Primetime Primer: MIN @ PHI

Minnesota Vikings @ Philadelphia Eagles

Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)

Monday September 19, 2022

Kickoff - 08:30 PM EDT

Who Wins and Why:

I think that the Vikings week 1 performance was just a preview of what is to come for them. Their offense was humming and their defense frustrated Aaron Rodgers all game. Justin Jefferson looked like the best receiver in football and Kirk Cousins seemed very comfortable in Kevin O'Connell's new scheme. Free agent signee Za'Darius Smith was making a difference on the defensive side of the ball and the Vikings were in control all game. Can the Vikings repeat this type of performance? I highly doubt it. Philadelphia is too dynamic on the offensive side of the ball and

Jalen Hurts presents a huge threat with his legs. AJ Brown figures to be featured once again and Devonta Smith should bounce back after a disappointing week 1. I think the deciding factor in this game will be whether or not Minnesota can get Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison going on the ground. The Eagles just got gashed by D'Andre Swift and the Lions and I see the Vikings doing the same.

Final Score Prediction: Minnesota 31 Philadelphia 27

Pick: Minnesota (+2.5)

Over/Under: Over (49.5)

All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook