Both offenses enjoyed impressive season openers, but Minnesota especially was effective on the defensive side in its 23-7 win over Green Bay. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson had 184 receiving yards and two TDs for the Vikings and Kirk Cousins was 23 of 32 passing for 277 yards and no interceptions. Jalen Hurts threw for 243 yards and ran for 90 yards for Philadelphia and A.J. Brown had 155 yards receiving, but the Eagles almost blew a 17-point lead before beating Detroit 38-35. Defensive end Derek Barnett of the Eagles suffered a season-ending knee injury in the third quarter. The Eagles didn't cover against the Lions and they now are 3-14 ATS their past 17 September games and they are 3-13 ATS their past 16 Week Two games. Also, Philly hasn't covered the number their last four games dating to last season and the Eagles will be facing a more prolific offense this week against new Vikings coach, Kevin O'Connell, who was the offensive coordinator for the Super Bowl-winning Rams. Minnesota is 9-2 OVER its past 11 road games and the Eagles have soared OVER five straight at home. Take the Vikings and the OVER.
This pick was released to clients on September 18, 2023 at 12:11PM ET.
NFL
Minnesota at Philadelphia
September 19, 2022
8:30 PM Eastern
1 unit on Minnesota +2.5 (-104) (risk 1 to return 1.96)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
1.5 units on Game Total OVER 49 -109 (risk 1.5 to return 2.88)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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