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Photos: MN Vikings Beat Dolphins, Go To 5-1 Into Bye Week
The Vikings won their fourth straight and moved to 5-1 on the season under their new head coach, Kevin O'Connell.
![Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, right, talks with Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/ap/22887410/20221017/103645/styles/patch_image/public/ap22289753450166___17095525008.jpg)
MIAMI, FL — At times it wasn't pretty, but the Minnesota Vikings beat the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, 24 to 16. The Vikings won their fourth straight and moved to 5-1 on the season under their new head coach, Kevin O'Connell.
The team will head into its bye week with confidence and control over the NFC North.
After their bye, the Vikings will play at home against the 2-4 Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 30.
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Here are the current NFC North standings:
- Vikings — 5-1
- Packers — 3-3
- Bears — 2-4
- Lions — 1-4
Check out photos from Sunday's victory below:
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