Both the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles are 1-0. Minnesota is coming off an impressive and dominant victory against the division rival Packers. The Eagles let the Lions keep the game close, but that’s something Detroit consistently accomplished a season ago. Read on for a breakdown of the Vikings vs. Eagles matchup, the key injuries, and game predictions from our NFL staff.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles preview
Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell is already proving one thing — he can at least mimic some of what Sean McVay has cultivated during his time in Los Angeles. However, Cooper Kupp didn’t receive targets like he was the No. 1 running back in a heavy committee until O’Connel was named coordinator. His scheme and playcalling gave Justin Jefferson advantageous looks for four quarters. Can he do the same against Jonathan Gannon’s Eagles?
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Speaking of those Eagles, will they give rookie Jordan Davis more defensive snaps? The Vikings’ rushing attack looked much improved from a season ago in Week 1. Meanwhile, Philadelphia’s rushing defense was gashed when using even fronts. Their base should be the 50 front they showed against 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 against the spread in 2022
Vikings 40, Eagles 35
Dalton Miller’s prediction
16-13-1 straight-up, 15-15 against the spread in 2022
Vikings 33, Eagles 30
Dallas Robinson’s prediction
17-12-1 straight-up, 12-18 against the spread in 2022
Eagles 30, Vikings 24
How to watch
- Date/Time
Monday, Sept. 19, 8:30 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream
Sling, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Vidgo, Spectrum TV Choice, ESPN app
Matchup and stats
Aside from the compelling nature of the Vikings vs. Eagles in 2022, the historical matchup is 15-14 in Minnesota’s favor. The two last met in 2019, when the Vikings defeated the Eagles 38-20.
A week ago, the Vikings trounced the Packers 23-7. They suffocated Aaron Rodgers with a devastating pass rush that included Za’Darius Smith, Danielle Hunter, and D.J. Wonnum. Jordan Hicks got in on the action too, sacking Rodgers once for 11 yards. Meanwhile, the Eagles let Detroit back in the game after getting up 38-21 heading into the final 15 minutes.
Minnesota Vikings 2022 stats/rankings
- Scoring: 23.0 (t-12th)
- Yards: 395.0 (eighth)
- Yards per play: 6.48 (sixth)
- Passing: 269.0 (ninth)
- Rushing: 126.0 (12th)
- Defensive scoring: 7 (t-second)
- Yards allowed: 338.0 (14th)
- Yards per play allowed: 5.54 (17th)
- Pass defense: 227.0 (17th)
- Rush defense: 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)
- Rushing: 216.0 (third)
- Defensive scoring: 35 (30th)
- Yards allowed: 386.0 (22nd)
- Yards per play allowed: 5.85 (22nd)
- Pass defense: 205.0 (12th)
- Rush defense: 181.0 (28th)
Injuries 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 (physically unable to perform)
OL Brett Toth (physically unable to perform)
Minnesota Vikings:
CB Andrew Booth (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 (physically unable to perform)
WR Blake Proehl (physically unable to perform)