It all starts with electric running back Dalvin Cook for the Minnesota Vikings, who are looking to bounce back defensively during the 2021 NFL season.

Up to this point, the Vikings have had the easiest schedule in the NFL. The rest of the way, their schedule is the league's most difficult. It's time to buckle up for a gauntlet of games, starting this Sunday against the defending Super Bowl champions.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes earned a major NFL honor after a dominant win over Detroit Lions in Week 6.

The Minnesota Vikings were set to play a former pass-rusher they were familiar with in Za'Darius Smith when the Philadelphia Eagles come to town on Sunday. The reigning Super Bowl champions have been depleted in their pass rush unit by injuries, but on Monday, they lost another when he decided to step away from the game of football.

The Vikings' bye week will give fans an opportunity to watch some different teams across the league more closely. Minnesota's next opponent, Philadelphia, was already upset on Thursday Night Football against the Giants, but here are five other storylines for Vikings fans to keep an eye on in Week 6.