5 NFL Stats to Know Through Week 10
The Minnesota Vikings Have Allowed 20 or More Points in Four Straight Games
After starting the season with five straight wins, the Minnesota Vikings have lost four games in a row following their bye week to fall to 5-4 and second place in the NFC North. In those five wins to begin the season, their defense held every opponent to under 20 points -- something they have failed to do in any of their losses this season.
In addition to their losing streak on the field, the Minnesota defense has taken a steep fall in terms of fantasy production after their bye week as well.
| Per Game Statistics | Before Bye | After Bye |
|---|---|---|
| Points Allowed | 12.6 | 22.25 |
| Sacks | 3.8 | 0.75 |
| Interceptions | 1.4 | 0.75 |
| Fumble Recoveries | 1 | 0.75 |
| Touchdowns | 0.4 | 0 |
| Fantasy Points | 16.6 | 4 |
During the first five weeks of the season, their defense finished among the top-10 in fantasy scoring at their position in every game and was among the top-two three times. Since then, they have not been inside the top-12 once.
Minnesota has a great opportunity to get back on track in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals, who are averaging the 20th-most points per game this season and are giving up the 4th-most fantasy points per game to opposing defenses.
