Admin October 30, 2024
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The Minnesota Vikings (5-2) have gone on a small skid since starting the season undefeated, but they’ll try to right the ship with a Sunday night visit from the Indianapolis Colts (4-4).
There are three things inevitable in life: death, taxes and Joe Flacco becoming a starting quarterback. After Anthony Richardson made some comments about how he was “tired” during the Week 8 loss, the Colts will turn to the veteran Flacco as the team tries to keep pace with the Houston Texans.
Minnesota learned the Los Angeles Rams were still a dangerous team when they handed the Vikings another loss. The Vikings are still in a solid position, but a win is necessary to keep up the pace in a tough NFC North.
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Vikings vs. Colts odds, moneyline, over/under
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- Spread: Vikings (-5.5)
- Moneyline: Vikings (-250); Colts (+195)
- Over/under: 46.5
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Lorenzo Reyes: Vikings 27, Colts 20
This seems like it could be a good get-right opportunity for the Vikings, who have suddenly lost two in a row. Joe Flacco does stabilize the Colts’ offense to a certain degree, but I suspect Brian Flores and his defense will try to return to form in primetime.
Tyler Dragon: Vikings 28, Colts 20
The Vikings have lost two straight games after starting the season 5-0. Justin Jefferson ranks second in the NFL in receiving yards and has 10 receptions of over 20 yards. The Colts demoted Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran Joe Flacco. Minnesota gets back on track at home.
Richard Morin: Vikings 24, Colts 18
As much as I’d love to see Flacco magic take over Sunday Night Football, I just don’t see Minnesota dropping this one.
Jordan Mendoza: Vikings 29, Colts 23
You can always bet on Joe Flacco to give a quality start under center. The problem is the Colts defense is suspect, and it can’t stop Justin Jefferson and company from having a big game.
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