Minnesota Vikings vs. St. Louis Rams: Preview, Keys to Victory and Prediction

Sep 7, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) catches a touchdown pass over St. Louis Rams free safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Minnesota Vikings defeat St. Louis Rams 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Prediction

When I said this game would be a race to 20, I mean it. I genuinely don’t expect both teams to get to 20 points on Sunday.

That being said, I think the Vikings have a better chance to reach that mark just because I trust Bridgewater to fair better against a tough defense than Foles (check Bridgewater’s performance in Denver back in Week 4 – best performance against Denver thus far). However, if the Vikings’ offensive line falls apart, Bridgewater won’t have much of a chance.

I’ve got the Vikings taking this one, but barely. It won’t be an easy win.

I guess I’m kind of betting on that offensive line. Oh, dear.

Minnesota Vikings 20, St. Louis Rams 16

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