This is going to be a physical match. These two clubs play actual football, especially. Who controls the line of scrimmage will be the secret. Both groups will must attempt inflict their own physicality and to establish a run game. Philadelphia is coming off a victory over the New York Jets. Philly was able to receive 10 sacks and completely commanded the Jets that were depleted. Philadelphias run defense is the strongest at the NFL, with allowed only 63.0 rushing yards per game.
Minnesota also won in New York throttling the Giants. Minnesotas defense ranks 4th in yards allowed per game (292.4) and 5th in points allowed per game (14.6). The Vikings are tied for second in the NFL with 31 tackles for loss. The Vikings defense has allowed one rushing touchdown. Minnesota also ranks fifth in rushing yards allowed per play (3.59).
Minnesota looked and quarterback Kirk Cousins was able to get in touch with wide receiver Adam Thielen to try and repair their fractured relationship. Minnesota managed to run the ball, control the clock, but most significantly their stout defense held the Giants. Two defenses face off this week at a game which will have playoff implications.
Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz includes a plethora of weapons to choose from and his mentor Doug Pederson is an. This might be the difference that this week. Wentz and Pederson have an offensive advantage over Kirk Cousins and Vikings coach Mike Zimmer. Wentz will seem to Mack Hollins Nelson Agholor, and JJ Arcega-Whiteside due to their dangers that are vertical, although wentz will soon be without ball threat WR DeSean Jackson.
TE Zach Ertz had 10 catches for 110 yards and a TD the last time that the Eagles played with the Vikings and he has more than six receptions in three to four career games against Minnesota. Wentz is going to be helped this week by RB Miles Sanders along with Jordan Howard, that could see an uptick in action. Howard was a week.
Take the lead zimmer is school and prefers to conduct the ball, and attempt to set up play activity. Zimmer enjoys to restrain the clock to keep his defense off the area. Zimmers plan would be to stop the other group, not always outscore them. Minnesota staff is 16th in the NFL at 22.4 points per match. They are 29th in passing, averaging 191 yards passing per game and 3rd in rushing, averaging 166.4 yards rushing per game.
Because he traditionally does not succeed against better defenses the most important concern for Minnesota would be quarterback Kirk Cousins. Philadelphia has a defensive scheme planned by defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. They can offer a variety of appearances and protection. They mainly rely to acquire pressure as their secondary can be tapped when the quarterback will get time. Schwartz makes sure quarterbacks dont get time.
Their front applies pressure permitting seven to drop into coverage, which means his shield can be hard to see as he is constantly switching up looks and is based on a mix of man and zone.
Cousins, a cop, should be employed as he was a Washington Redskin, to play against the Eagles. Cousins ought to be somewhat knowledgeable about the Eagles, but I do not think itll be sufficient. The Eagles will likely be familiar to know that hes rattled easily. They should be able to ruin his confidence, if they are able to receive consistent pressure.
Minnesota relies on a streak heavy attack led by RB Dalvin Cook whos 2nd in the NFL and also 742 yards. The Minnesota team has not shown assurance in Cousins, also this could resurface, when things go wrong. It is going to be very important for Philly to start powerful to try and exploit this kind of assurance that Cousins teammates have in him.
I dont expect Kirk Cousins to do well against the Philadelphia defense. Quarterback Carson Wentz has choices and the Eagles need to have the ability to place points on the board much easier. Both teams possess a run game whoever gets the lead first will be in a major benefit, and ought to be able to do exactly what they desire. If Minnesota falls behind and cant rely on RB Dalvin Cook they are going to be in issue. The Vikings are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games against the Eagles.
Free NFL Pick: Eagles at +3 (+102) in Pinnacle
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