The Minnesota Vikings have won only once in South Florida, and that game was 38 years ago, but they are due for a breakout Sunday at Sun Life Stadium.

They seem to be in a good place spiritually after a 4-3 stretch, with all three losses coming by one score, and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is eagerly awaiting playing in front of his hometown friends and family. Contrast that with the Miami Dolphins' uncertainty -- coach Joe Philbin might not make it to a fourth season -- and you have a game ripe to be stolen on the road.

From a matchup standpoint, Bridgewater will have his hands full against a defense that ranks fifth in the NFL by allowing just 5.73 yards per dropback, via ESPN Stats & Information. But Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is a rhythm thrower himself, and the Vikings rank No. 5 in the NFL by sacking the quarterback on 7.5 percent of dropbacks. Their pass rush could keep Tannehill from establishing that rhythm.

My prediction: Vikings 24, Dolphins 17