The 2022 NFL season is finally here and the Week 4 schedule is chock full of exciting showdowns. One of the most anticipated matchups of the week is a collision between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints, live from London, England.
The Vikings hope to cont inue their winning ways following a 28-24 comeback victory against the Detroit Lions last weekend. Meanwhile, the Saints look to turn things around after a 22-14 loss to the rival Carolina Panthers handed Dennis Allen's club its second straight loss.
Can the Vikings improve to 3-1 with another victory across the pond? Or will the Saints stand tall at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?
Here's what projection models and experts across the industry have to say about the Vikings vs Saints Week 4 matchup.
Vikings vs Saints Projections
E SPN FPI:'Vikings (50.0%)
numberFire:'Vikings (54.4%)
FiveThirtyEight:'Vikings (60%)
Betting Favorite:'Vikings (-2.5)
Projected Winner:'Vikings (4)
Vikings vs Saints Expert Picks
ESPN Experts:'Vikings (7)
Sports Illustrated Experts:'Vikings (4), Saints (1)
CBS Sports Experts:'Saints (2), Vikings (2)
Expert Totals:'Vikings (13), Saints (3)
The majority of highlighted sources are siding with the Vikings on this one. In addition to all projections pointing to a Minnesota victory, 81.3% of experts also side with Kirk Cousins and co. in London.
While none of the projections calls for the Vikings to win, their best shot at victory comes in at 49.4% on (which also includes a 0.6% chance of a tie).
Games played in London can sometimes yield unexpected results. Having said that, all signs point to a Vikings victory Sunday morning.