The Vikings can complete a clean sweep of the AFC South today with a win over the 2-7 Titans in Nashville. They hope to do so in a way that will be a little less stressful than their last two wins over the Jaguars and Colts — games in which the Vikings turned it over six times and combined to score three points in the first half.

It will largely depend on Sam Darnold’s ability to take care of the football. He has thrown five interceptions over the last two weeks after throwing five in the first seven games of the season. Several of them went deep into the opponent’s pocket, keeping Minnesota points off the board. The Vikings need Darnold to get back to the way he played earlier this season.

The Titans have struggled mightily this year and come into this game with a -83 point differential. But if there’s anything that can keep them in this game and give them a fighting chance against a 7-2 Vikings team, it’s a defense that ranks in the top half of the league in terms of advanced metrics. Jeffery Simmons and Amani Hooker are among the leaders of a group looking to take on Kevin O’Connell’s offense.

Tennessee also needs its quarterback, Will Levis, to take care of the ball. He’s had a solid performance against the Chargers with no interceptions, but turnovers have been an issue in his young career. Levis faces a tough challenge today against a Viking defense that leads the NFL in numerous metrics, including takeaways.

This is a big challenge for the Vikings, who must find a way to get to 8-2 if they want to stay within striking distance of the Lions in the NFC North. Follow below for live updates throughout the game.

Vikings 16, Titans 3

1:41 — The Vikings give a field goal their lead.

Vikings 13, Titans 3

7:40 – Sam Darnold sneaks into the end zone to cap off a 16-play, 89-yard drive for the Vikings that was aided by a questionable flag on the Titans on 4th and goal. Parker Romo missed the PAT.

Vikings 7, Titans 3

3:16 — There is an explosive play for the Vikings offense. Sam Darnold hits a wide-open Jordan Addison, who races into the end zone for a 47-yard touchdown.

Titans 3, Vikings 0

4:39 — The Titans turned their takeaway into three points.

10:31 — Turnover problems continue due to the Vikings’ offense. Aaron Jones drops a pitch from Sam Darnold and the Titans recover.

11:18 — Blake Cashman gets a sack for the Vikings to force a punt on the opening possession.