Each the Vikings and Eagles are 1-0. Minnesota is coming off a formidable and dominant victory towards the division rival Packers. The Eagles let the Lions preserve the sport shut, however that’s one thing Detroit constantly completed a season in the past. Learn on for a breakdown of the Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles matchups, the important thing accidents, and sport predictions from our NFL workers.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles preview
Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell is already proving one factor — he can no less than mimic a few of what Sean McVay has cultivated throughout his time in Los Angeles. Nonetheless, Cooper Kupp didn’t obtain targets like he was the No. 1 operating again in a heavy committee till O’Connel was named coordinator. His scheme and playcalling gave Justin Jefferson advantageous appears for 4 quarters. Can he do the identical towards Jonathan Gannon’s Eagles?
Talking of these Eagles, will they give rookie Jordan Davis more defensive snaps? The Vikings’ dashing assault appeared a lot improved from a season in the past in Week 1. In the meantime, Philadelphia’s dashing protection was gashed when utilizing even fronts. Their base needs to be the 50 entrance they confirmed towards Detroit.
Prediction
Betting line (courtesy of Caesars)
Eagles -2.5; Eagles -135, Vikings +115; O/U 50
Adam Beasley’s Prediction
14-15-1 straight-up, 15-15 towards the unfold in 2022
Vikings 40, Eagles 35
Dalton Miller’s Prediction
16-13-1 straight-up, 15-15 towards the unfold in 2022
Vikings 33, Eagles 30
Dallas Robinson’s Prediction
17-12-1 straight-up, 12-18 towards the unfold in 2022
Eagles 30, Vikings 24
Learn how to watch
- Date/Time
Monday, Sept. 19, 8:30 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Dwell Stream
Sling, DirecTV, Hulu + Dwell TV, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Vidgo, Spectrum TV Selection, ESPN app
Matchup and stats
Other than the compelling nature of the Vikings vs. Eagles in 2022, the historic matchup is 15-14 in Minnesota’s favor. The 2 final met in 2019, when the Vikings defeated the Eagles 38-20.
Every week in the past, the Vikings trounced the Packers 23-7. They suffocated Aaron Rodgers with a devastating go rush that included Za’Darius Smith, Danielle Hunter, and D.J. Wonnum. Jordan Hicks acquired in on the motion too, sacking Rodgers as soon as for 11 yards. In the meantime, the Eagles let Detroit again within the sport after getting up 38-21 heading into the ultimate quarter-hour.
Minnesota Vikings 2022 stats/rankings
- Scoring: 23.0 (t-Twelfth)
- Yards: 395.0 (eighth)
- Yards per play: 6.48 (sixth)
- Passing: 269.0 (ninth)
- Speeding: 126.0 (Twelfth)
- Defensive scoring: 7 (t-second)
- Yards allowed: 338.0 (14th)
- Yards per play allowed: 5.54 (seventeenth)
- Move protection: 227.0 (seventeenth)
- Rush protection: 111.0 (18th)
Philadelphia Eagles 2022 stats/rankings
- Scoring: 38.0 (second)
- Yards: 455.0 (third)
- Yards per play: 6.32 (seventh)
- Passing: 239.0 (14th)
- Speeding: 216.0 (third)
- Defensive scoring: 35 (thirtieth)
- Yards allowed: 386.0 (twenty second)
- Yards per play allowed: 5.85 (twenty second)
- Move protection: 205.0 (Twelfth)
- Rush protection: 181.0 (twenty eighth)
Accidents to know
Philadelphia Eagles:
DE Derek Barnett (injured reserve)
OT Andre Dillard (injured reserve)
TE Jaeden Graham (injured reserve)
WR Greg Ward (injured reserve)
TE Tyree Jackson (bodily unable to carry out)
OL Brett Toth (bodily unable to carry out)
Minnesota Vikings:
CB Andrew Sales space (quad, out)
WR Bisi Johnson (injured reserve)
DL T.Y. McGill Jr. (injured reserve)
WR Thomas Hennigan (injured reserve)
DE Kenny Willekes (injured reserve)
LB Ryan Connelly (bodily unable to carry out)
WR Blake Proehl (bodily unable to carry out)
