Minnesota Vikings @ Oakland Raiders: Preview, Keys to Victory and Prediction

Aug 22, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) passes against the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Prediction

Considering everything I’ve just written down, I feel like my prediction to this game may surprise some people. Some of this is based on a gut feeling, but I’m also relying on the Raiders’ pass defense to continue its poor play and relying on Turner to trust Bridgewater more this Sunday.

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I’m expecting a big day from Bridgewater, and I think he’ll win a shootout against his draft classmate Derek Carr. Minnesota’s defense, after surrendering big yardage to Oakland all game, will make a play in the final minutes that wins the game for the Vikings.

Vikings 34, Raiders 27

For the record, last week I predicted Vikings win 20-16…the final score was 21-18. SO, I would take my prediction very, very seriously. (sarcasm font is turned on)

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