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Defenses Could Showcase Low-Scoring Slugfest on Sunday

The Week 11 matchup between the Vikings and Cardinals not only features a pair of reigning division champs trying to stay in the thick of the NFC playoff picture, but also will showcase two of the best defenses in the league.

Just look at the stats.

The Vikings give up 16.9 points per game, the fewest amount in the NFL. The Cardinals are tied for third at 17.8 points per game.

Arizona ranks second in yards allowed per game (295.2), while the Vikings are third at 308.8.

The Cardinals give up 4.69 yards per play, tops in the NFL, while Minnesota is fourth at 4.