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The Minnesota Vikings will try to extend their winning streak to four games when they face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
With victories over Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, and Chicago Bears, Minnesota has recovered from a defeat at the hands of Philadelphia Eagles earlier.
Miami is currently on a two-game losing streak, and their third-string quarterback is anticipated to start.
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Following the concussions suffered by Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater, Miami's rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson is anticipated to get the start. Last week, Thompson was given his first practice opportunities, completing 19 of 33 throws for 166 yards and a touchdown.
Miami's rushing assault should be able to relieve some of Thompson's workload thanks to Raheem Mostert, who averages 4.6 yards per carry.
Given that Thompson is the quarterback for Miami, his offense is not designed to overcome a deficit, so Minnesota should have an easier time winning this game than it has so far this season.
The Vikings can pack the box and push Thompson to throw, just like the Jets did in last week's 40-17 rout. With at least 28 points scored in three straight games, Minnesota has one of the strongest attacks in the league.
Vikings vs Dolphins Betting Odds
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Vikings vs Dolphins Match Details
Fixture: Vikings @ Dolphins
Date and Time: Sunday, October 16, 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Vikings vs Dolphins Head-to-Head
The two teams have met each other 13 times (including one postseason game), with the Minnesota Vikings winning five games and the Miami Dolphins winning eight.
The Dolphins are 3-2 in their last five games against the Vikings. Their last meeting was back in 2018, when the Vikings defeated the Dolphins 41-17. However, in recent years, the clashes between these two teams have been very close.
Vikings vs Dolphins Key Stats
Team Stats: Vikings
Points per game: 23; points allowed per game: 20.4; total yards: 374.4; yards passing: 272.6; yards rushing: 101.8; yards allowed: 383.2; pass yards allowed: 262.8; rush yards allowed: 120.4.
Team Stats: Dolphins
Points per game: 23; points allowed per game: 26.2; total yards: 361.6; yards passing: 278.8; yards rushing: 82.8; yards allowed: 400.2; pass yards allowed: 290.2; rush yards allowed: 110.
Vikings vs Dolphins Injury Update
Vikings Injury List
Ty Chandler, RB Injured Reserve; Alexander Mattison, RB Questionable; DJ Wonnum, LB Questionable; Bisi Johnson, WR Injured Reserve
Dolphins Injury List
Raheem Mostert, RB Questionable; Durham Smythe, TE Questionable; Kader Kohou, CB Doubtful; Tua Tagovailoa, QB Out; Teddy Bridgewater, QB Questionable
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Vikings vs Dolphins Best Picks and Predictions
Wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught 40 passes for 547 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Dalvin Cook carried for 373 yards and three scores.
Kirk Cousins, the quarterback, has completed 32 of 41 passes and has thrown for at least 260 yards in three straight games. In four of their previous six games against Miami, the Vikings have won against the spread. We would bet on the Vikings covering the spread once more.
Pick: Over 45.5 (-110)
Prediction: Vikings -3 (-110)
