What to know when the Vikings play host to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon: • Vikings vs. Eagles • When: noon Sunday • Where: U.S. Bank Stadium • TV: FOX • Radio: KFAN • Line: Eagles -2.5 • Over/Under: 43.5

— As much as the Vikings have talked about their offense being more disciplined before the snap, this game is going to come down to their defense and its ability to stop the run. It’s been a struggle for the Vikings, who so far have allowed an average of 132.2 rushing yards per game. There needs to be immediate improvement this weekend. The best way for the Vikings to have success is to force the Eagles to throw more than they run. It’s as simple as that.

— On the flip side, the Eagles must find a way to establish star running back Saquon Barkley, whose produ

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