The Minnesota Vikings (6-1) host the Buffalo Bills (6-1) on Monday Night Football after Minnesota suffered its first loss of the season last Sunday against Detroit. With starting quarterback Kyler Murray nursing a week-to-week hamstring injury, Carson Wentz is set to make his second start of the season. The Vikings' offense aims to rebound against a Bills passing defense ranked near the bottom of the league.
Wentz Could Post First 300-Yard Game
Carson Wentz has been efficient in limited action and has taken additional practice reps this week. Facing a vulnerable Bills secondary, Wentz is predicted to throw for over 300 yards, potentially sparking a quarterback controversy in Minnesota if he excels.
Justin Jefferson Targeted for Big Performance
All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson, who saw a season-high nine targets in the previous game, is expected to be fed early and often by Wentz. The prediction calls for Jefferson to record a season-high 150 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Vikings Defense Aims to Contain James Cook
Minnesota's run defense, which allowed 230 rushing yards to Detroit and 154 to Indianapolis the week before, faces Bills running back James Cook, last year's rushing leader. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores is predicted to hold Cook to fewer than 75 rushing yards, making the Vikings only the second team to do so this season.
Vikings Predicted to Upset Bills by Double Digits
Despite the Bills being considered AFC Super Bowl favorites, the Vikings' defense and special teams remain reliable. With Wentz's familiarity with Kevin O'Connell's offensive system in his second season, Minnesota is forecast to win by 10 or more points, shocking Buffalo on primetime.
