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At 5-0, the Vikings are the NFL's last unbeaten team. They also might be the most surprising undefeated team in recent years. When Teddy Bridgewater went down with a gruesome knee injury during practice, everyone -- including me -- wrote off the Vikings.

And then the trade that saved their season. About a week before the season, the Vikings bet big time on Sam Bradford by shipping away a first-round pick and a conditional fourth-rounder. It worked -- for both teams.

Bradford, along with the Vikings' dominant defense, has led the team to the top of the NFC North. Meanwhile, the move to start Carson Wentz paid off for the Eagles. Wentz, along with the Eagles' dominant defense, has led the team to a 3-2 record, though they've lost two straight games.

Finally, the two surprising playoff contenders will meet on the field Sunday. Though the quarterbacks are the most obvious and flashy storylines -- Bradford's 109.8 passer rating is the second highest in the league and he's up against his former team, while Wentz has thrown just one interception -- this game is more about the defenses.

The Vikings' defense ranks second in yards allowed per game. The Eagles are sixth.

The Vikings' defense ranks first in points allowed per game. The Eagles are tied for third.

The Vikings' defense ranks second in DVOA. The Eagles are fifth.

The Vikings have generated 12 takeaways. The Eagles have generated eight.

If you're looking for a battle of two top defenses, this is your game to watch. Here's how you can do just that:

How to Watch

  • What: Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles
  • When: Sunday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
  • TV: Fox
  • Streaming: Verizon NFL Mobile App
  • Sunday Ticket: DirecTV
  • Online: NFL Game Pass (available to watch online after midnight)
  • Odds: The Vikings are 3-point favorites, according to SportsLine.

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Prisco's Pick

The Vikings come off their bye as the only undefeated team. This is the return of quarterback Sam Bradford to face his former team, who traded him before the season. The Eagles have wilted some on defense the past two weeks, but I think they get back on track here against their former teammate. Upset special.

Pick: Eagles 23, Vikings 20