Minnesota Vikings: Dissecting Crucial Matchups for Week 16 Game with Dolphins

December 17, 2014   ·   Bill Hubbell   ·   Jump to comments

The Minnesota Vikings will travel to Miami on Sunday to take on the Dolphins in a game that doesn't have a whole lot on the line other than pride.
The 6-8 Vikings lost a 16-14 heartbreaker to the Detroit Lions last Sunday, while the Dolphins were dominated, 41-13, by the New England Patriots. That loss dropped Miami to 7-7 on the season and all but dashed their playoff hopes.
Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin might have the most on the line this weekend, as his head is definitely on the chopping block, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. This is all part and parcel for an organization that's only had one winning season in the last eight years.
The Dolphins are 22-24 in their three seasons under Philbin. If they can win their last two games, which are both at home, Philbin would boost his chances of keeping his job.
There's no such angst for Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, who's getting nothing but praise in Minnesota for the way he's changed the cultu...

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