Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction NFL Picks 8/24/24

The Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles meet in week 3 NFL Preseason action from Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles prediction.

Minnesota Vikings Recap

The Minnesota Vikings will try to finish the preseason unbeaten after improving to 2-0 with a 27-12 win over Cleveland. After this game, the Vikings will head to MetLife Stadium to take on the Giants.

Vikings Get Strong QB Play In Win

Nick Mullens threw for 135 yards and a touchdown on 11 of 21 passing while Jaren Hall threw for 87 yards and 2 TDs on 4 of 5 passing. Kene Nwangwu and Myles Gaskin each had a team-high 45 rushing yards while Jeshaun Jones’ lone reception went for a team-high 71 yards and a touchdown. Trishton Jackson added 3 receptions for 39 yards and a touchdown and Nick Muse had 3 grabs as well. On defense, Lewis Cine had a team-high 11 total tackles and a sack while Brian Asamoah II and Bo Richter each had a sack as well. Cine, Cobi Francis and Dwight McGlothern each recored an interception as well in the victory.

Philadelphia Eagles Recap

The Philadelphia Eagles will also try to end their preseason with a perfect record after improving to 2-0 with a 14-13 win over New England last time out. After this game, the Eagles will head to Brazil to take on Green Bay in their season-opening matchup.

Eagles Rally To Stun Patriots

Tanner McKee led the Eagles by throwing for 140 yards on 15 of 19 passing while Kenny Pickett threw for 67 yards on 11 of 13 passing and Will Grier threw for 35 yards on 3 of 5 passing. Tyrion Davis-Price had a team-high 28 rushing yards while Kendall Milton rushed for Philadelphia’s lone touchdown in the win. Joseph Ngata led Philadelphia’s receiving group with 5 grabs for 88 yards while E.J. Jenkins had 5 grabs of his own for 47 yards and Will Shipley chipped in 4 receptions for 31 yards. On defense, Nakobe Dean led the Eagle with 5 total tackles while Thomas Booker IV, Terrell Lewis and Nolan Smith Jr. each had a sack. Avonte Maddox added an interception as well for Philadelphia’s defense in the win.

Vikings vs. Eagles Prediction

I’m leaning towards the Vikings here. I just think the Vikings have greater quarterback depth here and while there’s a possibility we see some starters, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if Philadelphia was a lot more cautious with theirs. I doubt we see Jalen Hurts, who hasn’t seen the preseason since 2022 amidst protection from injury, and I think that Minnesota has looked a lot better in what we’ve seen to this point. Give me the Vikings on the road here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Minnesota +2