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Minnesota Vikings vs Eagles: Expert picks to win the NFC Championship

By Adam Carlson

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings talks with field judge James Coleman #95 and Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles after making a catch during the third quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The eagles defeated the Vikings 21-10. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings talks with field judge James Coleman #95 and Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles after making a catch during the third quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 23, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The eagles defeated the Vikings 21-10. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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The experts have made their call as to who they believe will win the NFC Conference Championship between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles.

Only four teams remain in hopes of playing in Super Bowl 52 and one of those teams will be the NFC representatives, which will either the Minnesota Vikings or Philadelphia Eagles depending on the winner of Sunday’s game.

The Vikings will be hitting the road to visit the Eagles in a game where everything is on the line. Neither team has won a Super Bowl, but one of them will face off against the winner between the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars.

But before looking too far ahead to Super Bowl 52, Let’s take a peek at who the experts around the internet are choosing to win this weekend:

Picking the Vikings

  • Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: “The Eagles defense played better against the Falcons than what the Vikings showed against the Saints. But that was Drew Brees having a big day throwing it this past week. Foles is not Brees.” Vikings 21, Eagles 16
  • Neil Greenberg, Chicago Tribune: “One of the key matchups will be how left tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai, filling in for the injured Jason Peters since Week 7, handles Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen.” No Score Prediction
  • Courtney Cronin, ESPN: “Given how much the Vikings’ offense has been able to endure and outlast the past five months, they’ll be the ones standing at the end.” Vikings 21, Eagles 19
  • Tim McManus, ESPN: “The Vikings have the No. 1 overall defense in the league, and have a major advantage (on paper) in the matchup of Eagles left tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai vs. edge rusher Everson Griffen.” Vikings 20, Eagles 16
  • Elliott Harrison, NFL.com: “All of this comes down to the Eagles‘ ability to stay effective on the ground.” Vikings 20, Eagles 17
  • Kevin Cusick, Pioneer Press: “Philadelphia coaches began their championship week practices by repeatedly showing players video of the Minny Miracle play that lifted the Vikings past New Orleans last Sunday night.” No Score Prediction
  • Michael David Smith, Pro Football Talk: “I think Case Keenum will keep playing good football as he has all year, and he’ll lead Minnesota to a Super Bowl on its home field.” Vikings 24, Eagles 20
  • Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: “In a close game, it’s bound to come down to someone getting a key takeaway on defense and/or a critical special team play.” Vikings 19, Eagles 16
  • David Steele, Sporting News: “The Eagles’ underdog narrative will end. The Vikings’ home-field Super Bowl dream lives.” Vikings 20, Eagles 16
  • FiveThirtyEight.com: Pre-game win probabilities: Vikings 43 percent
  • Bleacher Report – Davenport
  • Bleacher Report – Freeman
  • Bleacher Report – Gagnon
  • Bleacher Report – Miller
  • Bleacher Report – Pompei
  • Bleacher Report – Sobleski
  • Bleacher Report – Tomlinson
  • SBNation – Ryan Van Bibber
  • SBNation – Stephen White
  • SBNation – Harry Lyles Jr.
  • SBNation – Adam Stites
  • SBNation – OddsShark Computer
  • Sports Illustrated MMQB Staff – Jonathan Jones
  • Sports Illustrated MMQB Staff – Bette Marston
  • Sports Illustrated MMQB Staff – Jenny Vrentas
  • USA Today – Nate Davis
  • USA Today – Lindsay H. Jones
  • USA Today – Mike Middlehurst Schwartz
  • USA Today – Lorenzo Reyes

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It appears as though most experts have the Minnesota Vikings going on the road and defeating the Philadelphia Eagles to represent the NFC in Super Bowl 52. But who do you have winning the Conference Championship? Let us know in the comments below.

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