It’s game day, folks, and the Minnesota Vikings are hitting the road to face off against the New Orleans Saints. This one kicks off at noon Central Time, which, let’s be real, is the perfect window for NFL action, no question. After a couple of weeks in the late slot, it’s good to get back to that early game energy.
Vikings Rolling With Hussey’s Crew After Epic Nail-Biter
The Vikes are coming into this matchup hot after absolutely taking down the Miami Dolphins 15-10 just last week on October 4 at U.S. Bank Stadium. That’s the kind of momentum you want rolling into a road game in the dome. And speaking of the dome, the officiating crew for this showdown is headed up by John Hussey. Remember that name? Because the last time the Vikings saw his crew was in last year’s season finale, a truly epically exciting 16-3 nail-biter at U.S. Bank Stadium that saw them snatch victory. Hopefully, Hussey’s crew brings that same winning vibe for the purple and gold today.
Catch All The Action, Rain or Shine (But Probably Just Shine)
If you’re looking to catch every snap, this game’s airing on the FOX family of networks. Just a heads up though, it won’t be on as many FOX affiliates as it probably should be, all thanks to the league moving the Bears/Packers game to the early window. So you might want to double-check your local listings. For those on the go or who just love the magic of radio, the Vikings Radio Network affiliates have got you covered across the upper Midwest. If you’re riding with satellite radio, tune into Channel 265 for the Vikings feed, or find their permanent home on Channel 820 on the SiriusXM app. For local market fans, you can stream the game directly through the Minnesota Vikings’ official app, or if you’ve got the FOX Sports app, that’s another solid option. Oh, and good news on the weather front: New Orleans totally dodged the worst of Hurricane Isaias. That storm veered eastward, so travel to the game and the game itself are totally unaffected. You know, since it’s an indoor stadium anyway. Nice!
The Bets Are In: Vikings Are Just Barely Favored
When it comes to the betting lines, things haven’t budged since they opened earlier this week. The Vikings are holding steady as slight 1.5-point favorites against the Saints, with the over/under chilling at 42.5 points. That’s a pretty tight line, showing just how close folks expect this battle in the Big Easy to be.
This is going to be a wild one. Can the Vikings keep that winning streak alive and grab a huge road win? We’re about to find out!
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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