Minnesota Vikings thriving with lengthy possession time and NFL's top turnover rate

The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings have built their strong start to the season around dominant defense and sterling special teams.While their injury-thinned offense has lagged behind, it has made a significant contribution playing a simple game of keep-away that can't be left out.The Vikings have held the ball more than any team in the NFL but one, trailing only the division rival Chicago Bears in that basic but vital metric.With an average possession time of 33:38 per game, the Vikings have frequently put themselves in scoring position even if too many drives have ended in field goals or turnovers. Just as important, they've allowed the league's stingiest defense to stay fresh."It's helped us win games. It hasn't necessarily shown up in totality," coach Kevin O'Connell said, zooming out to reflect on the offense's overall performance. "As a whole, though, I'm very happy with where I think we're going to get to."As the Vikings improved to 5-0 by beating the New Orleans Saints 23-13 on