Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles, 1:00 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX
The Vikings win if…
Their defense has yet another well-rounded performance.
Though they’re on the road, the Vikings should be heavily favored against the hyped-up Eagles. Philadelphia might be well on their way to success with Carson Wentz under center, but the wrinkles still exist to keep them from the top-tier in the NFC. Lost in Minnesota’s 5-0 start is the sheer brilliance of Mike Zimmer’s defense, which is turning in brilliant defensive performances week after week. Rested up with 6-0 on the horizon, the Vikings have a fantastic shot at traveling to Philly and knocking off the Eagles.
The Eagles win if…
The running game allows them to win the time of possession game.
Praise the Vikings all you’d like, but the offense still isn’t exactly at elite status. They’re ranked 30th in the league in yards per game – and while it’s a myth that you need a high-powered attack to be a Super Bowl contender, it still hurts in the grand scheme of things. It’ll be a tough task, but if the Eagles can find a reliable back in their arsenal and manage to eat yardage through the ground, Sunday could turn into an enjoyable afternoon. Carson Wentz can only do so much; against this defense, establishing the run – albeit a difficult task – will be necessary.
Vikings improve to 6-0 with win over the Eagles, 24-19.