This season, our staff predictions have been pretty good. A combined 7-1 on the season between Judd Zulgad and myself has us in a really good spot with records.
The Minnesota Vikings are in a similar boat with a record of 4-1 and head to Miami for an important game. The Vikings have a chance to be 5-1 going into their bye week with a win.
Here is how us at The Vikings Wire and The Dolphins Wire managing editor Mike Masala see the game playing out.
Tyler Forness-Vikings Wire Managing Editor
The Vikings face another backup quarterback in Skylar Thompson this weekend and we know the Vikings have a rough history against backups. The defense needs to find a way to take advantage of both Thompson and PFF’s last-ranked pass-blocking offensive line with a PFF grade of 45.5. I believe that they will take down the Dolphins on the back of Dalvin Cook who dominates Florida teams in the state of Florida.
Prediction: Vikings 28, Dolphins 20
Judd Zulgad-Vikings Wire Columnist
Record: 3-0
The Vikings get a break with third-string quarterback Skyler Thompson expected to start for the Dolphins. Still, there has to be concern about the Vikings wearing down in the heat.
Prediction: Vikings 27, Dolphins 21
Mike Masala-Dolphins Wire Manging Editor
The Dolphins, after starting out strong this season, have dropped two in a row, and facing a 4-1 Vikings team on Sunday doesn’t make this stretch any easier. Miami may get Terron Armstead and Xavien Howard back, but Minnesota’s offense, fueled by Justin Jefferson, may be just too much for Mike McDaniel’s team to keep up with. With rookie seventh-round pick Skylar Thompson getting his first career start for Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater, who are both in concussion protocol, the Dolphins will have to play a near-perfect game if they want to walk away with a win in Week 6.
Prediction: Vikings 31 – Dolphins 23
