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Article: THE CALL; A look at the matchup; VIKINGS VS. DOLPHINS.(SPORTS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- December 21, 2002
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Byline: Kent Youngblood; Staff Writer
OFFENSE
ADVANTAGE: Vikings
Miami, with Ricky Williams, ranks third in the NFL in rushing. The Vikings, ranked No. 2, have Michael Bennett. The Vikings expect the Dolphins to use multiple receivers to spread the defense. The Dolphins are just as dangerous running the ball in this formation as they are passing in it. The Vikings offense appears to have solved the turnover problem, committing only one in the past two weeks. The Vikings started quickly on offense in recent weeks, which will be a must today.
DEFENSE
ADVANTAGE: Dolphins
The Dolphins' No. 2 ranking in yards given up is ...