Daily Norseman
Ready or not the game is upon us. I am hoping that the game is competitive with a Vikings blowout victory being preferable. We still owe the Eagles. I want to see the team come out of the game injury free too. Who are you picking to win?
T.J. Hockenson Delivers Bold Message to Vikings’ Carson Wentz
“I think Carson’s always had an axe for finding the tight end,” Hockenson told reporters on October 16. “I mean, he came into this league with [Zach] Ertz and then had a lot of guys with success throughout his career.
“He’s really good at finding us in the checkdown, and we’ve been trying to get out a little on some checkdowns and gain some yards after the catch in those late-game situations. He’s done a great job keeping the ball moving and in play. That’s what we need—a completion mindset and just rolling the ball down the field.”
That blur you see in the No. 2 Vikings jersey is making the most of his second chance
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-isaiah-rodgers-philadelphia-eagles-nfl-week-7/601488559
Week 6 Minnesota Vikings score predictions for Eagles showdown
Will Ragatz: Eagles 27, Vikings 23
I truly can see this game going either way. Wentz starting probably gives the Vikings a better chance to win than J.J. McCarthy would’ve, and Minnesota should be able to move the ball against this Eagles defense. Defensively, Brian Flores’ group gets Blake Cashman back and can theoretically give Hurts a tough time with its various zone coverage looks.
At the end of the day, I just can’t quite bring myself to predict a third consecutive loss for an Eagles team that until recently had won ten straight games. This feels like a spot for Saquon Barkley to get going in the run game. Jalen Carter and Quinyon Mitchell playing for Philly — and Andrew Van Ginkel being out for the Vikings — has swung my pick narrowly towards the road team.
Joe Nelson: Vikings 23, Eagles 20
I’m not sold on the Eagles’ demise after two losses. They lost to Denver by giving up 18 points in the fourth quarter, and the loss to the Giants was on the road on Thursday night. Those games are always crazy. That said, Philly’s offense has been inconsistent and they’re about to face a Vikings defense that doesn’t give up many chunk plays. If Minnesota can prevent Saquon Barkley from wrecking the game, they’ll come away with a victory. That happens because Brian Flores has had two weeks to prepare for this matchup, and Minnesota will likely have its healthiest defense since Week 1.
Tony Liebert: Eagles 23, Vikings 20
Adam Uren: Vikings 27, Eagles 24
NFL Expert Picks: Forecasting Vikings vs. Eagles in Week 7
Eagles 24, Vikings 22 – Pete Prisco, CBS Sports
The Eagles have lost two straight and just don’t look right. The Vikings are coming off a bye and might have quarterback J.J. McCarthy back. If not, it’s Carson Wentz....
