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Spelled out: 7 Significant Things to Follow in Vikings-Colts
This is Episode 180 of VikesNow, a YouTube channel devoted to everyday Minnesota Vikings assessment. This episode examines the juicy storylines from Vikings-Colts on Saturday.
Specifically, the Vikings woeful historical past versus the Colts, Justin Jefferson, and Ed Donatell are discussed.
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Explained: 7 Large Items to Stick to in Vikings-Colts — View Beneath
The Vikings dropped to the Detroit Lions, 34-23, in an underwhelming 7 days 14 functionality for Minnesota. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was in peak elite variety, but the team’s defense refused to comply with match, letting 464 yards to the Lions in full offense. Minnesota’s NFC North title celebration was delayed.
Large receiver Justin Jefferson was otherworldly, tallying 11 receptions, 223 obtaining yards, and no touchdowns. Jefferson shattered the Vikings one-match acquiring yards beforehand held by Sammy White. He is now on pace for 1,962 obtaining yards and 9 touchdowns.
The Vikings are 4-level favorites returning property this weekend in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts in 7 days 15, a crew that was crushed by the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13, 54-19. Indianapolis had a bye in 7 days 14.
The Packers also experienced a bye and nonetheless look confident they can “run the table” and sneak into the postseason. But the Packers and Bears playoff hopes are all but vanquished. The Vikings are the No. 2 seed in the NFC driving the Eagles and would host a property playoff game as opposed to the New York Giants if the playoffs began now.
The Vikings welcome back Harrison Smith on defense, together with Christian Darrisaw at remaining tackle. Both equally adult men, additionally Garrett Bradbury, had been out at Detroit, and it turned out they have been sorely missed.
A 1-3 or -4 document the relaxation of the way would plop the Vikings in the postseason. Of system, successful the division is preferred, but subpar soccer, as a worst-circumstance scenario, would web a playoff berth. Which is the perk of a 10-3 start. The Vikings have a 99% probability of achieving the postseason, for every FiveThirtyEight. They can wrap up the NFC North with a acquire around the Colts.
The Vikings haven’t beaten the Colts in 25 years.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his day by day YouTube Channel, VikesNow. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs each and every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sally from Minneapolis. His Viking fandom dates back to 1996. Mentioned responsible pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Product, ‘The Sopranos,’ and The Doors (the band).