09-25-2021, 10:30 AM
What I like:
Danielle Hunter vs. Jamarco Jones
Seahawks will be without their starting RT Brandon Shell. This will pit Hunter against sub-league-average backup tackle Jamarco Jones. Obviously, the Seahawks will give Jones help with a TE, but still, Hunter should be in for a pretty good day. In fact, I think our entire DL, feeding off the energy of US Bank, will do well. With the exception of Duane Brown, who is playing great on the left, their line is below average.
What I don’t like:
Metcalf and Lockett vs. Peterson and Breeland
With a ridiculous 147 passer rating, no QB in the NFL is playing as well as Russell Wilson. And there hasn’t been a better WR than Tyler Lockett. Unlike Kyler Murray, Wilson is not a running QB, but he’s nearly as mobile. He’s averaging 300 yards, 3 TDs and 0 INTs so far this year. However, Zimmer typically plays Wilson well. In their last three matchups, all won by the Seahawks at home, Wilson has averaged just 176 yards passing, 1.6 TDs and 1 INT. In last year’s game, Vikings shut out the Seahawks 13-0 in the first half. Wilson roared back in the 2nd half by throwing 3 TDs to win the game. That’s how Seattle beats us. We’ll play them well for most of the game and Wilson will find a breakdown to exploit. And this year he has better receivers than he ever has. If Wilson gets time, Metcalf and Lockett will eat our corners alive.
That’s the matchup. Only one on each side this week, because the others aren’t nearly as pivotal. Cousins will get his. Cook and Mattison will get theirs (Seattle ranks dead last in run defense). I expect both teams to have success running the ball. This one is all about the above. Whoever wins those matchups wins the game. At home, I expect the Vikings to win the first, rendering the 2nd less of a factor.
Vikings 31 Seattle 20
Danielle Hunter vs. Jamarco Jones
Seahawks will be without their starting RT Brandon Shell. This will pit Hunter against sub-league-average backup tackle Jamarco Jones. Obviously, the Seahawks will give Jones help with a TE, but still, Hunter should be in for a pretty good day. In fact, I think our entire DL, feeding off the energy of US Bank, will do well. With the exception of Duane Brown, who is playing great on the left, their line is below average.
What I don’t like:
Metcalf and Lockett vs. Peterson and Breeland
With a ridiculous 147 passer rating, no QB in the NFL is playing as well as Russell Wilson. And there hasn’t been a better WR than Tyler Lockett. Unlike Kyler Murray, Wilson is not a running QB, but he’s nearly as mobile. He’s averaging 300 yards, 3 TDs and 0 INTs so far this year. However, Zimmer typically plays Wilson well. In their last three matchups, all won by the Seahawks at home, Wilson has averaged just 176 yards passing, 1.6 TDs and 1 INT. In last year’s game, Vikings shut out the Seahawks 13-0 in the first half. Wilson roared back in the 2nd half by throwing 3 TDs to win the game. That’s how Seattle beats us. We’ll play them well for most of the game and Wilson will find a breakdown to exploit. And this year he has better receivers than he ever has. If Wilson gets time, Metcalf and Lockett will eat our corners alive.
That’s the matchup. Only one on each side this week, because the others aren’t nearly as pivotal. Cousins will get his. Cook and Mattison will get theirs (Seattle ranks dead last in run defense). I expect both teams to have success running the ball. This one is all about the above. Whoever wins those matchups wins the game. At home, I expect the Vikings to win the first, rendering the 2nd less of a factor.
Vikings 31 Seattle 20
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