With Saquon Barkley and Philly facing a favorable matchup against the Vikings, Rohit Punnaya expects the defending champions to return on Sunday.
Image by – Imagine Pictures. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26).
The Minnesota Vikings return from their bye to host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon.
Philadelphia has lost two straight, but I’m betting on the visitors to take advantage of Minnesota’s porous defense in Week 7.
See how this impacts my Eagles vs. Vikings predictions and NFL picks for October 19.
The best matchup between the Eagles and Vikings SGP for Week 7
The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off back-to-back losses. That makes this a low-buy spot for the current champions, who are 4-0 to start the year with wins over quality teams like the Chiefs, Rams and Bucs.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings faced a much easier schedule than the Eagles. Two of their three wins came against the Browns and Bengals, who look like bottom-five teams, and the other was a fourth-quarter comeback against an injury-riddled Bears team in Week 1.
Minnesota currently ranks 25th in the league in rushing defense (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 his poor defense.
On the other side of the ball, I have no confidence in the Carson Wentz-led Vikings offense. The Vikings’ backup quarterback will have a hard time moving the ball against the Eagles’ stout defense.
That should lead the Vikings to rely on RB Jordan Mason against a Philly defense that ranks 29th in rushing success rate.
Eagles vs Vikings SGP
- Eagles money line
- Saquon Barkley over 75.5 yards
- Jordan Mason over 70.5 yards
Odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.
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