The Vikings are on a winning streak and the Dallas Cowboys are tied for last place in the NFC East, where all four teams are below .500 and the leader enters the weekend with a 3-5-1 record. Against that backdrop, the Vikings are aiming to raise their record to 5-5 and become a more serious presence in the playoff chase.
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Kickoff: 3:25 p.m.
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Craig's picks against the spread
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