The Minnesota Vikings return from their bye to host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon.
Philadelphia has lost two in a row, but I'm betting on the visitors to take advantage of Minnesota's porous run defense in Week 7.
See how that factors into my Eagles vs. Vikings predictions and NFL picks for October 19.
Our best Eagles vs Vikings SGP for Week 7
The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off back-to-back losses. That makes this a buy-low spot for the reigning champs, who went 4-0 to start the year with wins against quality teams like the Chiefs, Rams, and Bucs.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings have faced a far easier schedule than the Eagles. Two of their three wins came against the Browns and Bengals, who look like Bottom-5 teams, and the other was a fourth-quarter comeback against an injury-riddled Bears squad in Week 1.
Minnesota currently ranks 25th in the league in defensive rush EPA and 24th in rushing yards allowed per game (132.2). Expect All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley to get his season on track and shred that piss-poor run defense.
On the other side of the ball, I don't have faith in a Vikings offense led by Carson Wentz. The Vikings' backup quarterback will have a tough time moving the ball against a strong Eagles pass defense.
That should lead the Vikings to lean on RB Jordan Mason against a Philly defense that ranks 29th in rush success rate.
Eagles vs Vikings SGP
- Eagles moneyline
- Saquon Barkley Over 75.5 rushing yards
- Jordan Mason Over 70.5 rushing yards
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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