Sunday’s Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings game features two teams looking to bounce back after heartbreaking last-second losses in Week 2. The Seahawks squandered a 14-point fourth-quarter lead at home before falling in overtime to the Titans. The Vikings, meanwhile, nearly beat the Cardinals before losing on a missed 37-yard field goal on the game’s final play. Let’s take a look at the current NFL odds, the TV channel, and how to live stream this Week 3 game, as well as a Seahawks vs. Vikings prediction.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings prediction and odds for Week 3
Odds from DraftKings sportsbook.
- Spread: Seahawks -1 (-115)
- Moneyline: Seahawks -125, Vikings +105
- Over/Under: 55 (Over -110, Under -110)
Both teams enter this matchup 1-1 against the spread, though the Vikings remain winless in the standings. The Seahawks have struggled on the road recently, posting a 1-6 record away from Seattle in their last seven road games. The Vikings, meanwhile, are making their home debut in 2021. But U.S. Bank Stadium was not friendly to them last year, as they posted a 2-6 record against the spread at home.
The game total clearly reflects what many observers project — a shootout. The Vikings have seen their games go over the total in both Week 1 and Week 2. In fact, the over has cashed in each of Minnesota’s last five games. That said, the under has cashed in four of these teams’ last five meetings in Minnesota.
Minnesota’s offense is thriving
Once again, it was heartbreak for the Vikings and their fans on Sunday after losing another game due to a relatively short missed kick. This has been a problem that has haunted the Vikings for years. Most famously, Blair Walsh missed a chip-shot 27-yard field goal in a 2015 Wild Card loss to the very opponent Minnesota will host on Sunday.
Last week, it was kicker Greg Joseph missing a 37-yarder with no time remaining that would have given the Vikings a road win in Arizona. But don’t let the loss overshadow Kirk Cousins and the Vikings’ offensive production in Week 2, including 419 yards of offense and 33 points. Cousins has started 2021 with a bang, ranking in the top 10 in passing yards and passer rating. Additionally, Adam Thielen is tied for second in the NFL in receptions (15) and receiving touchdowns (3).
The Minnesota offense ranks in the top half of the league in yards per play (6.2), points per game (28.5), and yards per game (411). The Vikings will need to keep up this pace to compete in 2021 because their defense does not look very good. Minnesota’s defense ranks in the bottom 10 in key stats, such as points allowed per game (30.5), yards allowed per play (6.6), and yards allowed per game (420).
Seattle can score points, too
The Seahawks were a fourth-quarter collapse away from beginning the season 2-0. But in blowing a 14-point lead at home, Seattle finds itself in the precarious position of requiring a road win against a good team that is desperate for a victory. Meanwhile, the rest of the NFC West teams are 2-0 to start the year.
Seattle’s offense was, as usual, productive yet again. Russell Wilson created big plays in the passing game while Chris Carson hammered out tough yards all game long. But the Seattle defense allowed a whopping 532 yards to the Titans last week. Tennessee attacked on the ground and in the air, as Ryan Tannehill threw for nearly 350 yards and Derrick Henry ran for 182.
Seahawks vs. Vikings prediction
Things do not get any easier on Sunday when Seattle must try to contain Cousins, Thielen, Justin Jefferson, and Dalvin Cook (assuming his injury is not serious). This game should be entertaining, high-scoring, and could come down to who has the ball last. Let’s just hope the game doesn’t come down to a last-minute field goal for Vikings fans.
Prediction: Vikings 30, Seahawks 27
How to watch Seahawks vs. Vikings this week
- Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
- TV channel: FOX
- Start time: 4:25 PM ET
- Live streaming options:
- Sling
- Hulu + Live TV
- fuboTV
- YouTube TV
Check with your streaming service to confirm the availability of specific channels.