The Patriots and the Vikings will face off this Sunday at Gillette Stadium, a showdown that’s quickly become one of the more anticipated games of the season.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is the most-tenured coach in the NFL and has earned respect from peers and opponents throughout his career.
Mike Zimmer, on the other hand, had a rockier start early in his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings but has greatly improved the organization, transforming them into a team with serious playoff potential. Heading into Week 13 against the Patriots, the Vikings sit in second place in their division, the NFC North.