The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the NFL's surprises through the first five weeks of the season. Tune in to "NFL AM" from to 10 a.m. ET to learn how defensive end Jared Allen explains the team's turnaround. Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones will also talk with the "NFL AM" crew about his upcoming matchup with the St. Louis Rams.
Here's what else is on tap Friday:
Brooks: Patriots grounded
The pass-happy Patriots suddenly have a potent ground attack. Bucky Brooks says this should terrify league foes. **More ...**
"It's unbelievable," Gronkowski said after the win over the Ravens put the Patriots in their fifth Super Bowl in 11 years. "It's my second year in the league, playing with a great team, and you have to enjoy the moment. It doesn't even feel right, especially playing with the veterans here. I watched them go to the Super Bowl as I was growing up and now I'm part of it? It is an unreal moment and you can't take it for granted."
» The New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers have emerged as two of the NFC's powers. Kim Jones looks at the impact of Sunday's game.
» The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys both faced great expectations coming into the year, but their starts have been different. Jeff Darlington takes the pulse of each team ahead of Sunday's tilt.
» Chad Reuter takes a look at the biggest college games of the weekend, including Texas-Oklahoma and South Carolina-LSU.
» It's never too early to start thinking about the playoffs. Check out how the postseason picture looks right now.
Breer: Purple pride
Albert Breer says Leslie
Frazier's Vikings are surprising everyone but themselves. Plus, guys on the spot in Week 6. **More ...**
» If you're in need of a viewer's guide, NFL.com already has a full breakdown.
» Gregg Rosenthal weighs the best of every fan base throughout the league and gives his power rankings.
» Happy birthday to former NFL quarterback Chris Chandler, who turns 47 on Friday.
» It's not too late to start a fantasy football team on NFL.com.
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