The Seattle Seahawks host the Minnesota Vikings for an entertaining Week 13 matchup. This Seahawks vs Vikings matchup is as lopsided is gets, at least according to the betting odds, as these two teams have been polar opposites, with the Seahawks eyeing a playoff run, and Vikings struggling courtesy to their rookie QB J.J. McCarthy’s inconsistency.
The Seahawks this season are 8-3 and are right behind the L.A. Rams for the top spot at NFC West. The trade for Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp, while trading away Geno Smith and D.K. Metcalf has absolutely worked. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been playing like the best receiver in the NFL, and it has been a dream like season so far. Everything’s clicking for the Seahawks and with the playoffs around the corner, and we could be witnessing a start to something special brewing at Seattle.
Meanwhile, the Vikings are coming off a terrible loss against the Packers, and are now 4-7 for the season. The risk to trade Sam Darnold to Seattle, while keeping J.J. McCarthy has not proved to be fruitful thus far, and with him as the starter, the Vikings are 2-4 for the season. The ripple effect? Justin Jefferson is having a down season, with only 60 receptions on 11 games. With the Vikings dead last at NFC North, they are on the verge of missing out on the playoffs completely this season.
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Rationale and Analysis
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is having a breakout season this year, with 1,313 receiving yards, 7 TDs, and 80 receptions, on just 11 games. He was been a lethal weapon for the Seahawks this season, and Sam Darnold’s most trusted target. While the Vikings’ pass defense ranks 7th, they are vulnerable in scoring defense ranking 16th, and with the show that Smith-Njigba has put on this season, he could get a TD in this game.
Zach Charbonnet has not even started one game this season, but has seven TDs. He has been a great red-zone threat for Seattle and is a reliable TD scorer. The Vikings have shown holes on their rushing defense and allow 127 yards per game, which could allow Charbonnet to get at least a TD in this game.
Kenneth Walker is a threat to score at any given moment, as the Vikings have a weak run defense, which Walker could exploit. While Walker has typically helped Seattle with yardage gain than TDs this season, totaling only 4 scores, Minnesota allows 127 yards on average, which Walker could exploit and convert their weakness into a TD.
Seahawks vs Vikings Prediction
We expect the Seahawks to get a win against the Vikings. Minnesota has ruled out J.J. McCarthy for Week 13 as he is still in concussion protocol, which further weakens the Vikings. They are one of the worst offensive teams in the NFL this season, ranking 27th, and it should just be way too much to put up with an opposing team that ranks 6th in total offense. While Minnesota’s defense has been great this season but if they can not put up points on the board, it will be hard to win against a potent offensive team like Seattle.
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FAQs
Who is favored to win between the Seahawks vs Vikings? The Seahawks are 11.5-point favorites to win the matchup against Vikings.
What is the over/under total for the game? The over/under for total points is set at 41.
What is the predicted score for the Seahawks vs Vikings game? We expect the Seahawks to take down the Vikings, and the Final score to be 31-10.
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