25 Things to Know before Vikings at Cardinals

Oct 14, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ben Gedeon (42) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY SportsThe Minnesota Vikings (0-1) take on the Arizona Cardinals (1-0) at 4:05pm EST on Sunday at State Farm Stadium.

Here are 20 stats, facts, and things to know leading into the NFC contest.

1. The franchises first met in 1963, and the Vikings lead the head-to-head series 17-11. The Vikings defeat the Cardinals 61% of the time.

2. With Mike Zimmer as the head coach, the Vikings are the NFL’s 10th-best road team, winning 48% of…