Going into the game at Atlanta, the Vikings had the 5th best offense, and 5th best defense in the NFL. Offensively they are strong where it matters- on third down and in the red zone. On defense, they are strong in those same situations as well. Offensively they are well balanced, being able to both run and pass effectively. On defense they are also well balanced, being effective in stopping both the run and pass.
All of that was on display in the hard-fought 14-9 win over the Falcons.
But this was not a game about statistics.