Brady, Patriots Expected To Be Tested On Third Downs By Vikings

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have been at their best on offense this season when they’ve established the run and avoided facing a significant number of third downs.
Achieving success in both areas could be difficult on Sunday against a Vikings team that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is expecting to offer “as big a challenge as we’re going to have all year.”
The Vikings are the NFL’s stingiest defense on third down, allowing opposing offenses to