The Minnesota Vikings (1-0) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) as part of a unique 2-game, Monday night NFL slate. Kickoff from Lincoln Financial Field is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC) – the Buffalo Bills host the Tennessee Titans in the 1st game at 7:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at Vikings vs. Eagles odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our NFL picks and predictions.
The Eagles open their regular-season home schedule after holding on for a 38-35 victory at the Detroit Lions in Week 1. QB Jalen Hurts (18 of 32, 243 passing yards) and WR A.J. Brown connected on 9 passes for 155 yards. Meanwhile, the Eagles ground game scored 4 rushing TDs – by 4 different players, including Hurts (17 carries, 90 yards).
In Minnesota, the Vikings were able to contain Aaron Rodgers in knocking off the rival Green Bay Packers 23-7. It was Minnesota’s largest margin of victory over a Rodgers-led Green Bay squad. QB Kirk Cousins threw for 277 yards with 2 touchdowns, while Rodgers was held to 195 passing yards with no TDs and 1 pick. WR Justin Jefferson pulled in 9 catches for 184 and 2 scores and set a Vikings record with 158 first-half receiving yards.
Both Minnesota and Philadelphia will need to score in this one as defense will be far from the main factor in this game.