This is going to be a physical match. Both of these teams play football, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Who controls the line of scrimmage is going to be the secret. Both groups will need to try and establish a run game and inflict their physicality on the team. Philadelphia is coming off a victory over the New York Jets. Philly dominated the Jets and was able to get 10 sacks. Philadelphias run defense is your most powerful from the NFL, with allowed only 63.0 rushing yards per game.
Minnesota also won in New York a week 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 to attempt to repair their relationship. Minnesota managed to run the ball, control the clock, but most importantly their stout defense held the Giants. Two leading defenses face off this week in a game that will have playoff implications.
Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz has a multitude of weapons and his coach Doug Pederson is a. That might be the difference that this week. Wentz and Pederson have an offensive advantage on Vikings coach Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins. Wentz will soon probably likely be without ball threat WR DeSean Jackson, but Wentz will seem to Nelson Agholor, Mack Hollins, along with JJ Arcega-Whiteside for his dangers.
TE Zach Ertz had 10 catches for 110 yards and a TD the last time the Eagles played the Vikings and he has more than six receptions in three to four career games against Minnesota. Wentz is going to be helped Jordan Howard and by RB Miles Sanders, that might see an uptick in action this past week. Howard was a week.
Try to set up play activity take the direct, and zimmer is school and wants to conduct the ball. Zimmer enjoys to restrain the clock to keep his shield. Zimmers plan is to stop the other group, not outscore them. Minnesota staff is currently 16th in the NFL in 22.4 points per game. Theyre 29th in passing, averaging 191 yards passing per game and 3rd in rushing, averaging 166.4 yards rushing per game.
As he traditionally does not do well against better defenses the dilemma for Minnesota would be quarterback Kirk Cousins. Philadelphia has a defensive scheme. They can offer many different protection and looks. They rely upon a strong defensive line to get pressure if the quarterback gets time as their secondary may be tapped. Schwartz makes certain quarterbacks do not get time.
Their front four often applies pressure allowing them to drop seven to coverage, which means his shield can be tricky to examine as he is constantly switching up seems and is based on a mix of man and zone.
A veteran quarterback, cousins, should be utilized because he was a Washington Redskin to play against the Eagles. Cousins should be somewhat knowledgeable about the Eagles, however I do not think it will be enough. The Eagles will probably likely be comfortable enough with Cousins to know that hes rattled. They need to be in a position to destroy his confidence, if they are in a position to get pressure.
Minnesota is based on a streak assault led by RB Dalvin Cook who is 2nd in the NFL and with 742 yards. The Minnesota staff has not shown confidence in Cousins, also this could resurface if things fail. It is going to be important to begin powerful to try and exploit this kind of assurance that Cousins teammates have in him.
I dont anticipate Kirk Cousins to succeed against the Philadelphia defense. Quarterback Carson Wentz has options and the Eagles need to have the ability to put points on the board a lot easier. Both teams possess a solid run sport whoever must be able to do exactly what they desire, and gets the lead will be at a big advantage , which is run the ball. If Minnesota drops behind and can not rely on RB Dalvin Cook that they are going to be in trouble. The Vikings are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games against the Eagles.
Free NFL Pick: Eagles in +3 (+102) at Pinnacle
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