Another week, another shot for one NFL writer to turn his abysmal betting record around. Honestly, his recent picks have been so putrid, you might just want to do the complete opposite if you’re putting any cheddar on the Minnesota Vikings’ game this Sunday. Last week was a brutal 0-for-3, thanks to yet another truly terrible offensive showing from the Vikings.
The “Costanza Theory” Is Alive and Kicking
If you’ve been following along, you know the vibe: the “Costanza theory” is in full effect. The writer’s picks have been so bad through the first three weeks of the season that taking his advice could be hazardous to your wallet. Last week’s wipeout was directly tied to the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive struggles, though a Justin Jefferson bet might have been covered if your sportsbook had injury protections when he left in the game in the first quarter. This week, the writer’s promising to do better. Hard to do worse, right?
Vikings Offense: Still Searching for a Pulse?
With Jefferson sidelined, the spotlight shifts. The writer’s first bet for the Vikings’ upcoming clash with the Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium is Kyler Murray to go over 207.5 passing yards. Even without Jefferson, if Murray can’t hit that mark, there are going to be some serious questions flying around. It’s time for him to step up.
Then there’s Jauan Jennings. Through his first two games as a Viking, dude has one more reception and one more yard than, well, the writer making the picks. That’s not exactly optimal resource usage. With Jordan Addison sliding into the number one receiver role, Jennings should be facing lesser competition. You’d think he’s gotta start producing at some point, and this week feels like as good a time as any to break that over 26.5 receiving yards bet.
Finally, the shining star: Will Reichard. The man is, without a doubt, the best kicker in the entire National Football League. We all know it. While the Vikings absolutely should be punching it into the end zone, especially against the Dolphins’ notoriously terrible red zone defense, Minnesota’s offense has been so underwhelming so far this season. That means we’ll probably see Reichard trot out there a couple of times. And when #16 steps onto the field, he does what Will Reichard always does: he delivers. That’s why the bet for Vikings to have 7+ kicking points looks solid.
The Vikings face off with the Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday. Can the offense finally find its rhythm, or will it be another day where the kicker is the only reliable points producer? You gotta hope they can put it all together.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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