Against the Minnesota Vikings (6-1), who sport the 29th-ranked pass defense this season, Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders (4-4) shouldn’t have any trouble moving the ball through the air when the two teams match up on Sunday, November 6 at 1:00 PM ET. McLaurin has been one of the NFL’s top pass-catchers this year, ranking 10th-best in the league in receiving yards.
The Vikings enter the matchup after winning 34-26 over the Arizona Cardinals in their last outing on October 30. The Commanders are coming off of a 17-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Against the Cardinals, Kirk Cousins led the Vikes with 232 yards on 24-of-36 passing (66.7%) for two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball four times for 22 yards and one rushing touchdown. Dalvin Cook rushed for 111 yards on 20 carries (5.6 yards per carry) and one touchdown, adding five receptions for 30 yards. Justin Jefferson led the receiving charge against the Cardinals, catching six passes for 98 yards. Taylor Heinicke threw for 279 yards for the Commanders against the Colts, going 23-for-31 (74.2%) with one touchdown and one interception. He added six carries for 29 yards and one touchdown. In that matchup, Curtis Samuel had a four-carry, 29-yard game (7.3 yards per attempt). He also added three receptions for 50 yards . McLaurin caught six passes on eight targets for 1 13 yards (18.8 yards per reception).
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Vikings vs. Commanders Betting Information
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- Spread Favorite: Vikings (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Vikings (-175), Commanders (+147)
- Total: 43.5 points