Minnesota Vikings vs Eagles in Week 5: The Philly perspective
By Adam Carlson
3) Who are one player from the Eagles offense and one from the defense who Minnesota Vikings fans may not be familiar with but should make a huge impact on the game?
If Darren Sproles can’t go, I’m expecting one of the younger guys to make some sort of splash. Carson Wentz can’t throw the ball 50 times like he did last season. Doug Pederson understands that. Apparently, Jay Ajayi had some sort of fracture in his back so he can’t be expected to be a workhorse.
That being said, I’m hoping Josh Adams or Wendell Smallwood can have big days.
On defense, I’m also hoping we can see more of rookie corner Avonte Maddox. Some of the hope around here is that he can help out at the safety position, he or Rasul Douglas. We haven’t seen a ton from either guy, but they’ve been excellent when called upon.
Rodney McLeod is done for the season, and Corey Graham struggled last week, so we’ll see what happens.
4) What should be the most intriguing matchup (players or units) during Week 5?
I’m going to be cliche. I want to see these quarterbacks duel, and I want to see what each offense does against the opposing defense. More specifically though, I’d like to see what Philly’s offensive line does against the Vikings pass rush.