Rapoport says Vikings defense can carry NFL's lone unbeaten

Minnesota sits at 6-0 with the top conference seed.

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"This defense is absolutely good enough to take the Minnesota Vikings wherever they need to go." —@RapSheet on the stat Via @nflnetwork on X

What happened: NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport stated that the Minnesota Vikings defense is "absolutely good enough to take the Minnesota Vikings wherever they need to go." That assessment follows Minnesota's 16-10 victory on Oct. 25, which left the club as the only remaining undefeated team in the league.

Why it matters: Stingy defensive play has propelled a Minnesota roster that opened training camp with a quarterback competition to an early advantage in the playoff race. Controlling the top spot in the standings gives the front office leverage as it weighs roster additions ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.

By the numbers: Minnesota holds a 6-0 record, a six-game winning streak, and the No. 1 seed after its 16-10 win on Oct. 25.

What to watch: The Vikings look to protect their unbeaten record this week while evaluating potential moves before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

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