TVA Predictions: Will there be a hometown Super Bowl for the Minnesota Vikings?
By Adam Patrick
Griffin Nelson:
Vikings win 20-10
Most Vikings fans still haven’t come down from the “Seven Heaven” created by last Sunday’s miraculous events. Luckily, considering the media interaction from the last few days, the team has turned the page and is looking toward the NFC Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend.
Without quarterback Carson Wentz, the Eagles and Vikings are very similar looking teams. Both are defensively-driven, and look to control the clock on offense with a sold running game.
The game will likely come down to four matchups. Minnesota’s interior offensive line vs. Philadelphia defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey vs. Vikings corner Xaivier Rhodes, Philadelphia tight end Zach Ertz vs. Minnesota safety Harrison Smith, and Vikings quarterback Case Keenum vs. the Eagles’ defensive secondary.
If Minnesota’s interior line can keep Keenum clean and the defense doesn’t face a letdown, there should be no need for another miraculous finish.