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Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports +

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Is there an obstacle the Minnesota Vikings can’t overcome? For a team already playing without Teddy Bridgewater and Adrian Peterson, winning against the Texans the way they did on Sunday was simply amazing as this squad continues to show why they’re strong favorites to reach the Super Bowl.

The latest obstacle for Minnesota was adjusting to playing without Stefon Diggs at wideout as he was out of Sunday’s game against Houston with a quad injury. But it didn’t even matter as the Vikings had no problem cruising for a win in this one. With Diggs out, it was Adam Thielen who stepped it up in the passing game with seven catches for 127 yards with a touchdown as the Vikings went on to win 31-13.

Somehow, the Vikings just continue to find ways of winning football games while overcoming these obstacles. And one of the main reasons behind the team’s success has been the play of Sam Bradford. Minnesota received plenty of criticism for surrendering a first-round pick in order to acquire the quarterback, but the move continues to pay off. Bradford looked sharp once again by completing 22-of-30 passes for 271 yards with two touchdowns against Houston.

When looking at all of the playoff-caliber teams the Vikings have already defeated this year, this is the last team anyone wants to play right now.