PREMIUM
Game of Week (10* NFL) ~ Rogers' *10* NFL Total of the Week
(NFL) Minnesota vs. Philadelphia,
Total: 39.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 39.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
The set-up: Minnesota is coming off a bye week and returns to the field of play as the NFL's lone unbeaten (5-0), as well as being the only team to be perfect ATS, as well. The Vikings visit Philadelphia on Sunday, a team which surprised all by opening 3-0 behind rookie QB Carson Wentz, while outscoring opponents 92-27. However, after a early Week 4 bye, the Eagles have lost 24-23 at Detroit and 27-20 at Washington. The Eagles will be glad to return home and making the game even more interesting is that Sam Bradford, who was traded by Philly to Minny during the preseason, has seen his career rejuvenated as the Vikings' starting QB.
Minnesota: Bradford was not ready to go in Week 1 but he's since led Minnesota to four consecutive victories, completing 70.4 percent with six TDs and zero INTs, earning a QB rating of 109.8. He's done all this despite a rushing attack (pardon the pun), which ranks dead-last in averaging 70.6 YPG on a pathetic 2.5 YPC. The Vikings have averaged a so-so 23.5 PPG under Bradford but led by a defense which ranks first in points allowed (12.6 PPG) and second in yards allowed (287.6), the Vikings remain unbeaten both SU and ATS.
Philadelphia: The Eagles chose Wentz with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 draft and Bradford, despite having recently signed a two-year, $35 million contract. He relented on that demand when there seemed to be tepid interest from other teams. However, when Minnesota lost its starting QB (Teddy Bridgewater) during the preseason, the Eagles decided to hitch their wagon to Wentz and traded him to the VERY interested Vikings, who gave up a first-round pick in 2017 in return. It's worked well for both teams, as Wentz is completing 65.0 percent for 1,186 yards with seven TDs and just one INT, along with earning a 99.9 QB rating. Wentz gets more help from his running game than Bradford, as Philly's averaged 113.6 YPG on 4.1 YPC but Philly's top rusher (Ryan Mathews) only has 206 yards, while averaging 3.9 YPC. However, like with Minnesota, the Philadelphia defense has been top-notch, ranking 3rd in points allowed (15.6 PPG) on 312.0 YPG (6th).
The pick: Will defense dominate this game? Something tells me Minnesota's might, as Wentz is still just a rookie and he really has no "star power" surrounding him. However, also note that Bradford's WR corps is nowhere near 100 percent. Leading receiver Stefon Diggs (groin) and fellow wideouts Jarius Wright (ankle) and Laquon Treadwell (thumb) were all limited in practice this week. Diggs is listed as probable, Treadwell as questionable and Wright as doubtful. Then again, Wentz has proven over and over (like Dak), that he's no normal rookie plus Bradford has plenty to prove in this one. A very low total makes the over a 10* play.
Minnesota: Bradford was not ready to go in Week 1 but he's since led Minnesota to four consecutive victories, completing 70.4 percent with six TDs and zero INTs, earning a QB rating of 109.8. He's done all this despite a rushing attack (pardon the pun), which ranks dead-last in averaging 70.6 YPG on a pathetic 2.5 YPC. The Vikings have averaged a so-so 23.5 PPG under Bradford but led by a defense which ranks first in points allowed (12.6 PPG) and second in yards allowed (287.6), the Vikings remain unbeaten both SU and ATS.
Philadelphia: The Eagles chose Wentz with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 draft and Bradford, despite having recently signed a two-year, $35 million contract. He relented on that demand when there seemed to be tepid interest from other teams. However, when Minnesota lost its starting QB (Teddy Bridgewater) during the preseason, the Eagles decided to hitch their wagon to Wentz and traded him to the VERY interested Vikings, who gave up a first-round pick in 2017 in return. It's worked well for both teams, as Wentz is completing 65.0 percent for 1,186 yards with seven TDs and just one INT, along with earning a 99.9 QB rating. Wentz gets more help from his running game than Bradford, as Philly's averaged 113.6 YPG on 4.1 YPC but Philly's top rusher (Ryan Mathews) only has 206 yards, while averaging 3.9 YPC. However, like with Minnesota, the Philadelphia defense has been top-notch, ranking 3rd in points allowed (15.6 PPG) on 312.0 YPG (6th).
The pick: Will defense dominate this game? Something tells me Minnesota's might, as Wentz is still just a rookie and he really has no "star power" surrounding him. However, also note that Bradford's WR corps is nowhere near 100 percent. Leading receiver Stefon Diggs (groin) and fellow wideouts Jarius Wright (ankle) and Laquon Treadwell (thumb) were all limited in practice this week. Diggs is listed as probable, Treadwell as questionable and Wright as doubtful. Then again, Wentz has proven over and over (like Dak), that he's no normal rookie plus Bradford has plenty to prove in this one. A very low total makes the over a 10* play.
