After both teams lost to divisional opponents in Week 2, the Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings have identical records at 1-1. Obviously dipping below the .500 mark this early in the season is not ideal for either team, giving this game even more significance.
Both teams are fighting to prove that they belong in the playoff discussion and the losing team might be erased from said conversation early.
The Raiders and Vikings are built very differently. The latter possesses a very talented defense and an offense that likes to run the ball, while the former has invested more in its offense and the passing game.