4 bold predictions for the Vikings preseason matchup vs. the Jaguars
By Adam Patrick
What are some of the things that could possibly go down when the Minnesota Vikings face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday inside U.S. Bank Stadium?
Week 1 of the preseason went well for the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings got a win over the Denver Broncos, their first-team offense and defense looked impressive, and they left the stadium with no players sustaining any major injuries.
Will Minnesota’s Week 2 preseason matchup on Saturday result in a similar outcome?
This week, the Vikings are taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars. After spending Wednesday and Thursday practicing together, each team is pretty familiar with what they will be up against on Saturday.
Depending on how long each team leaves their first-string units out on the field, this game could be a good test for Minnesota. The Jaguars are coming off a season that ended with them in the AFC Championship and one that saw their defense finish ranked second in points allowed (right behind the Vikings).
Now, Jacksonville will be without All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey on Saturday since he is currently serving a one-game suspension. But even without Ramsey, the Jaguars still have a bunch of talent on their first-team defense that could make things difficult for Minnesota’s top offensive players.
Will the Vikings be able to get their second preseason win of 2018 on Saturday? Or will it be Jacksonville who leaves U.S. Bank Stadium with a victory?
Aside from the result, what are four things our staff at The Viking Age believes will happen when Minnesota faces off against the Jaguars on Saturday?