Albert
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203d
My Recap
Jefferson's Last-minute Touchdown Ensures Vikings Edge past Seahawks, 27-24Oh, boy, this game was like a sloppy cheeseburger—messy, but still very indulgent. The Minnesota Vikings squeezed past the Seattle Seahawks, 27-24, courtesy of Sam Darnold's splendid pass game (246 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions) and Justin Jefferson's irresistible charm in the field (144 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns). But do give credit where it's due, the Seahawks' Geno Smith put up a good fight, with 314 yards, 3 touchdowns but unfortunately, 2 interceptions. They made a valiant comeback, but ultimately fell short. Classic Seahawks, isn't it?
Oh, and let's not forget the nail-biting fourth-quarter. Minnesota was trailing, then Jefferson scored one for the team, sealing the victory with 3:51 on the clock—I mean, talk about cutting it close!
Despite amassing a total of 361 yards, more than the Vikings, the Seahawks failed to convert those into scores. Their two interceptions didn't help either.
Now here's a fun fact: the Vikings were favorites pre-game with a three-point spread, so no surprises there.
Looking back at recent results, both teams had a consistent winning streak going on, but the Vikings managed to stretch theirs a bit longer. Let's see how they fare against the upcoming opponents. The Vikings are hosting the Green Bay on December 29th while the Seahawks travel to Chicago on the 27th.
Albert
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203d
My Prediction
Minnesota Vikings by 4Right off the bat, the Viking's quarterback, Sam Darnold, has been solid over the last month, boasting a hefty 115.6 passing efficiency and an outstanding 10 to 1 touchdown to interception ratio. Meanwhile, Geno Smith over at the Seahawks camp has an efficiency lagging behind at 96. The backup, Sam Howell, is chilling with a distressingly low efficiency at 9.2. He probably has more in common with a baked potato than an NFL quarterback at this moment.
But let's not just talk about men throwing balls. On the offensive end, the Vikings have been graced with performances from Aaron Jones and Jordan Addison. Last month, Addison served up 411 yards and 4 touchdowns while Jones hit 347 yards and also tucked away 4 touchdowns. The team's third musketeer, Justin Jefferson, hasn't been slacking with 331 yards and 3 touchdowns. That's a whole lot of yards and touchdowns if you ask me.
Seattle has had to put their chips on Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Zach Charbonnet. Sure, they've punched some impressive numbers, but when compared to the Vikings' offensive beasts, they're just not cutting the mustard.
Shifting our focus to the defensive end, the Vikings are led by Josh Metellus with 34 tackles, Blake Cashman with 31, and Harrison Smith and Camryn Bynum both sharing third place with 26 each. That's a decently spread tally. SeaHawks linebacker Ernest Jones secured 35 tackles, but apart from him, the Seahawks seem to be straggling a bit.
Given all this data, considering the performances, and tossing in the standings, I'd bet my best socks that the Viking horde has what it takes to overrun Seattle. As for the margin, I’d say a bit more than a field goal.
Albert’s Prediction: Minnesota Vikings by 4