Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota had more third-down conversions against Miami and Green Bay despite averaging fewer yards per play. It outgained Miami but was outgained by Green Bay.

Field goals supplied all Minnesota's points against Miami. Against Tampa Bay, a return and extra point added seven; against Green Bay, a kickoff return preceded a touchdown possession starting at the 28.

Penalties increased the distance Minnesota needed against Miami and Green Bay. Against Tampa Bay, a sack and two penalties preceded third-and-27; the three sequences ended in field goals or a punt.

A recovery against Miami preceded a punt without points, while an interception against Tampa Bay preceded a field goal. The two reviewed possessions had different scoring outcomes.

Minnesota recorded eight third-down conversions to Miami's two and eight to Green Bay's three, even though it averaged fewer yards per play in both games.

Will Reichard made five field goals for all 15 Minnesota points against Miami. His 56-yarder against Tampa Bay turned a one-point lead into a four-point lead.

Myles Price's punt return and the extra point added seven against Tampa Bay. His kickoff return against Green Bay put the ensuing touchdown possession at the Green Bay 28.

Miami gained two yards on three snaps after a 53-yard run and kicked a field goal. Minnesota recovered a Chicago fumble at its own 1 to end another opportunity.

Penalties moved Minnesota from first-and-10 to first-and-20 against Miami and from third-and-7 to third-and-17 against Green Bay. A sack and penalties also preceded third-and-27 against Tampa Bay.

Green Bay gained 419 yards at 6.3 yards per play against Minnesota, compared with Minnesota's 239 yards at 3.9 per play.