5* Best Bet
(NFL) Minnesota vs. Philadelphia,
Point Spread: -2.50 | -114.00 Minnesota (Away)
Result: Loss
Taking the VIKINGS here. Tough taking a road fave for sure. But we get Minny out of the bye week. We have Philly in a stumble dropping 2 straight as we cashed with the Lions and Redskins against them the last 2 weeks. Look. Mike Zimmer is a great HC. The team really responds to the guy. How does 19-3 ATS last 22 grab you? How about 10-2 ATS L12 as a fave and 9-1 ATS L10 on the road. I fully expect the Vikings defense to take control of the rookie early here. And I am not hating on Philly. When you beat the Browns, the Steelers missing guys and a the Bears, you really aren't beating the league elites. We saw Pitt just lay an egg in Miami to a Dolphins team that had looked horrible. Rookie HC and QBs rarely have playoff bound first years. I would say Philly might have a bit of edge facing their old QB. But what did Bradford really do here? I think that trade will be great long term for both clubs. Philly recoups a pick and Minny is undefeated with a top defense that has a legit shot at a Super Bowl right now. 5* Best Bet MINNESOTA VIKINGS