Local Beat Writer Predictions: Jets vs. Vikings

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We’re less than 24 hours away until the New York Jets take on the Minnesota Vikings in London. The Vikings are undefeated with a record of 4-0. Can the Minnesota Vikings add another win to the win column? Let’s see what the local beat writers covering the team predict about this upcoming game.

Wait… none of the local beat writers have the Minnesota Vikings losing?

For the first week time all season, all of the Minnesota Vikings’ local beat writers, that give predictions before each game, are predicting a Vikings’ win.

Here’s a breakdown of what each local beat writer predicted for the upcoming game in London:

Looking at the predictions, it’s relatively split on whether the Minnesota Vikings win by one or two scores. Four of the beat writers think the Vikings win by two scores or more, while three of the beat writers think it’s a close game and the Vikings win by a field goal.

Another trend amongst the beat writers is they all think the New York Jets don’t score too many points. The highest predicted points scored by the Jets is only 17, both by Goessling and Coller.

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The Jets offense is only averaging 19.0 points per game, while the Vikings defense is only allowing 14.8 points per game. A low scoring affair by the Jets offense seems within reason. Meanwhile, the Vikings offense is averaging 29.0 points per game, while the Jets defense allowing only 15.5 points per game. Another tough battle for the Vikings offense against a pretty good defense.

The Purple Persuasion’s Jets vs. Vikings prediction

The Minnesota Vikings will get their fair share of points. They’ve proven they can score on anyone, regardless of how talented the defense is.

The Vikings defense has proven all season they’re one of the best in the league, but had a down game in the second half against the Green Bay Packers last week. Despite a top tier defense, Aaron Rodgers has seen about everything a defense can throw at him now at the age of 40. Definitely something to watch for on Sunday.

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The Jets offense has been extremely inconsistent this year. One game they’ll dominate, and the next game they’ll fail to score a touchdown. Rodgers hasn’t looked as dominant as he has in year’s past, but still has shown that he can sling it.

Overall, The Purple Persuasion (TPP) is going to agree with the local beat writers and believe the Minnesota Vikings get that win to improve to 5-0 heading into their bye week. The Vikings offense will continue to flourish and the defense will do enough all game to win by a final score of 30-23.

Season Record for The Purple Persuasion: 3-1

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