Viktor
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4. Protecting the rock is paramount
The Vikings have fumbled 26 times and lost 11. Their opponents have fumbled 11 times and lost seven of them. The only team that has lost more fumbles than Minnesota and with a winning record is Seattle (lost 13 of 23 fumbles), but the Seahawks have recovered 16 of the 22 fumbles committed by their opponents, including two of three by the Vikings on Dec. 2. Five other teams — the Giants (15), Eagles (14), Panthers (13), Bengals (12) and Jaguars (11) — that have lost as many or more fumbles than the Vikings are a combined 18-47. Minnesota has recorded 13 interceptions and only suffered four this season. The Chargers, by the way, have lost seven of 16 fumbles and recovered three of 14 by opponents. Rivers has been intercepted 15 times. The Chargers have picked off nine passes.