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5 bold predictions for Vikings against Lions

By Josie Rohach

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 12: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings prepares to take the field before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 12: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings prepares to take the field before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer. (Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports) /

1. The Vikings will win 41 – 13

Prolific offensive production paired with early defensive stands will lead Minnesota to a victory on Sunday and move them to 2-3.

At the end of the day, the Vikings have to win this game. There is pressure on Zimmer to make a playoff run if he wants to avoid an unplanned exit, and there might not be a more talented 1-3 team in the league. The Chicago Bears are also second in the NFC North and a game ahead of Minnesota at 2-2 after beating Detroit last week, so if the Vikings don’t want to watch their chance at playoffs quickly slip away, this has to be a win.

Quite frankly, the score can’t even be close. Minnesota has to be dominant at every phase of the game and attack the football in a statement win. A confidence boost is much needed for momentum and morale heading into a three game stretch where they’ll see the Panthers, Cowboys, and Ravens–all teams with a 3-1 record who will be favorites against the Vikings.

Frankly, 1-4 is a death sentence for Minnesota. Hopefully it can avoid said fate on Sunday.

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