The Minnesota Vikings’ defense absolutely showed up in Week 2, shutting down the Bears’ offense in messy weather. It wasn’t pretty on offense, with the ground game, led by Aaron Jones Sr.’s shiftiness, just doing enough to let Will Reichard kick them to a win. Without Jones making those big plays, that could have easily been a 3-0 loss to the Bears. Now, with Kyler Murray returning, the Vikings have a massive chance to make a statement in Week 3 against the Bucs, and we’re looking at some *huge* plays coming from the offense and defense.
Kyler Murray Is Back, And He’s Going For 300 Yards
Forget the grind-it-out win from last week, Kyler Murray is making his return, and the expectation is for him to air it out. Seriously, we’re talking about Murray passing for over 300 yards. Why? Look, Deshaun Watson put up 238 yards against this same Bucs defense just last week. If Watson can hit that number, Murray, with his ability to push the ball downfield and extend plays while his receivers work deep, should absolutely blow past it. There’s not much more to debate here; the Bucs’ defense already showed us the blueprint. Get ready for some fireworks.
Dallas Turner Is Coming For Those Sacks, And The Bucs’ Line Is On Notice
This one’s going to hurt the Bucs. While they supposedly have one of the NFL’s best offensive lines, they’ve already given up seven sacks in just two weeks! Think about that: seven sacks. And those were against the Browns and Bengals, neither of whom have a top-tier defensive end or outside linebacker. The Vikings, on the other hand, boast both Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner. Turner, in particular, has been loving the extra attention that Van Ginkel has been drawing. I’m telling you, Turner is going to be a nightmare for the Bucs’ line, and two sacks in this game is absolutely realistic. He is going to make a serious impact.
The Vikings Are Getting A Defensive Or Special Teams Touchdown, Bet On It
Get ready for a game-changing play because the Vikings are hitting paydirt on defense or special teams. The Bucs’ special teams unit has a history of mistakes over the past couple of seasons. Sure, they’ve looked a bit better this year with veteran coordinator Danny Smith now in the mix, but that doesn’t mean they’re perfect. This Vikings squad is incredibly well-coached on both special teams and defense. Combine that with Baker Mayfield’s propensity to serve up interceptions, and you’ve got a recipe for a defensive or special teams touchdown. Seriously, if you’re in fantasy football and need a defense, go find the Vikings on the waiver wire. This team is set to make a massive splash.
This Week 3 matchup against the Bucs isn’t just another game; it’s a chance for the Vikings to showcase their potential on both sides of the ball. With Kyler Murray back and the defense poised for big plays, this is a must-watch to see if these bold predictions become reality.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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