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The Minnesota Vikings (12-2) are set to pursue their fourth straight road victory this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks (8-6). The highly anticipated matchup will unfold at Lumen Field, kicking off at 4:05 PM ET.
Fresh off a convincing 30-12 victory over the Chicago Bears, where they were favored by seven points, the Vikings aim to maintain their momentum. Conversely, the Seahawks are looking to bounce back after a 30-13 defeat against the Green Bay Packers as three-point underdogs.
Historically, Seattle has an edge with a 7-3 record in their last ten encounters against Minnesota, with their most recent clash dating back to 2021.
Which team will emerge victorious? This article provides insights into the Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks matchup.
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Vikings on a Quest for NFC Supremacy
The Vikings extended their winning streak to six games with their triumph over the Bears, securing their playoff berth in the process. Currently, they share the top spot in the NFC with the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles, making the upcoming game against Seattle crucial for their aspirations of clinching the number one seed in the conference.
On average, Minnesota scores 26.1 points per game, with a passing yardage of 238.2 and rushing yards totaling 113.2.
Quarterback Sam Darnold has showcased his skills with a completion rate of 68.4%, accumulating 3,299 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Running back Aaron Jones leads the rushing attack with 893 yards and four touchdowns, while wide receiver Justin Jefferson boasts 75 receptions for 1,170 yards and seven touchdowns.
Defensively, Minnesota has been solid, allowing an average of 18.5 points per game. They will need a similar strong performance to secure a win against the Seahawks.
Injury Report: The Vikings have several players listed as questionable, including CB Stephon Gilmore (hamstring), RB Aaron Jones (back), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (hip), LB Ivan Pace Jr. (hamstring), S Jay Ward (elbow), LB Pat Jones (knee), and DL Harrison Phillips (back).
Seahawks Seeking to Revive Playoff Aspirations
The Seattle Seahawks had their four-game winning streak halted by the Packers, failing to cover the spread for the first time in five games. They share the NFC West lead with the Los Angeles Rams, but the team will need a strong performance from backup quarterback Sam Howell, as starter Geno Smith suffered a knee injury that sidelined him in the previous game.
Seattle’s offense averages 22.5 points per game, with a passing average of 240.4 yards and rushing yards at 94.3.
Before his injury, Smith completed 79% of his passes for 149 yards and one interception. Howell, stepping in for Smith, completed just 36% of his passes for 24 yards and one interception. Notably, Zach Charbonnet made an impact with eight catches for 54 yards and a touchdown, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded 10 catches for 83 yards.
Smith’s expected return is a positive sign for the Seahawks, as he has been effective with a completion rate of 69.9%, throwing for 3,623 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions this season.
Defensively, Seattle allows an average of 22.4 points per game, giving up 341.1 yards and 127.5 rushing yards per contest.
Injury Report: The Seahawks have several players questionable for the game, including C Olu Oluwatimi (knee), QB Geno Smith (knee), CB Artie Burns (foot), C Connor Williams (personal), DB AJ Finley (ankle), RB Kenneth Walker (ankle), CB Tre Brown (hamstring), and TE Brady Russell (foot).
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