The set-up: Friday features just one NFL preseason contest, the Minnesota Vikings traveling to Seattle to take on the Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. The Vikings are off a 17-10 Week 1 win at Buffalo, as the team improved to an almost hard to believe 13-1 record in preseason contests under Mike Zimmer. Meanwhile the Seahawks opened their 2017 preseason schedule with a 48-17 pasting over the now-LA Chargers last Sunday, ruining the Chargers "return to LA" (Chargers played the AFL's 1960 season in LA before moving to San Diego in 1961).

Minnesota: Staring QB Sam Bradford saw very little action in Week 1 (5 for 7 for 35 yards) as Case Keenum saw the bulk of the workload and completed 11 of 16 passes for 121 yards. Taylor Heinicke completed three passes and a touchdown but also threw an interception. A.P. is now in New Orleans and second round pick Dalvin Cook (FSU) had five carries for 13 yards but also caught 4 balls out of the backfield for 30 yards. The Minnesota defense was solid, allowing 309 yards of total offense and just 10 points.

Seattle: The Seahawks delivered Week 1's most impressive performance, riding a 24-point second quarter to 48 total points in a 31-point win over the Chargers. QB Russell Wilson's saw limited action, completing 3 of 4 for 41 yards. Trevone Boykin led the team with 189 yards passing on 12 of 15 through the air with a TD and an interception. Austin Davis made the most of his time as well, going 7 of 9 for 108 yards. Seattle did a great job spreading the ball around, as the Seahawks had 12 different receivers record a catch.

Minnesota's preseason record under Zimmer is mind-boggling but I'm backing Seattle in this one, after the team's outstanding Week 1 effort. I don't believe Minnesota can match Seattle's 'firepower.' Make the Seahawks a 10* play.