MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Coach Mike McCarthy has another first-place, high-scoring team he's taking to Minnesota for a prime-time game in a sure-to-be raucous environment, with fans riled up about the prospect of a signature Vikings victory against a longtime franchise nemesis. The Green Bay Packers? They'll probably be watching on TV, wrapping up a restful weekend after playing the NFC-leading Arizona Cardinals. READ MORE: Cousins, Vikings Offense Leaving Far Too Many Tries Short The Dallas Cowboys, of course, are under McCarthy's direction these days. After a rough first season together that was spoiled by quarterback Dak Prescott's broken ankle and the stress of COVID-19, they're thriving with a 5-1 record that's dominating the underwhelming NFC East. The Vikings (3-3) have the ability to keep up with a formidable offense of their own when they meet Sunday night in the NFL's national showcase game. They'll have the advantage of the distracting crowd noise. They've got a proven defensive strategist on their side with coach Mike Zimmer, too. "He always makes you work more than the norm," said McCarthy, who is 8-6 at Minnesota after 13 years with the Packers, plus a 31-28 win by the Cowboys last season at U.S. Bank… Read full this story
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