The Minnesota Vikings' (5-2) ability to defend their home field will truly be put to the test when the St. Louis Rams (4-3) and their suffocating defense invade TCF Bank Stadium this Sunday.
Between their roster structures and how they are viewed league-wide, there are plenty of similarities between these two teams.
Minnesota and St. Louis both play old school football, attempting to win games with elite defense and a sound rushing attack. Furthermore, the Vikings and Rams have recently lived in the shadow of a pair of consistent postseason contenders dwelling within their respective divisions—the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks.