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5 Bold Predictions For Vikings vs. Buccaneers

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5 Bold Predictions For Vikings vs. Buccaneers

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The 2-5 Minnesota Vikings head down to Raymond James Stadium for a Week 8 conference matchup with the 1-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here are five bold predictions for Sunday's game.

5. The Vikings' O-Line Will Allow Fewer Than 2 Sacks

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5. The Vikings' O-Line Will Allow Fewer Than 2 Sacks

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In the Vikings' five losses so far this season they have allowed an average of five sacks per game, compared to a total of zero sacks allowed in their two wins. Other than Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, the team does not have much to scare opposing offensive lines. Kalil and Co. must play more consistent if the team wants any hope of winning this weekend.

4. Jerick McKinnon Will Have Over 150 Total Yards of Offense

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4. Jerick McKinnon Will Have Over 150 Total Yards of Offense

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The last two weeks have been a coming out party for Vikings rookie running back Jerick McKinnon. Racking up 100 total yards the last two weeks was a good start, and now comes a great matchup with the 32nd-ranked defense in football. Look for McKinnon to have a very productive day in the running and passing game.

3. Mike Evans Will Have First Career 100-Yard Receiving Game

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3. Mike Evans Will Have First Career 100-Yard Receiving Game

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Last weekend the Vikings' secondary allowed Sammy Watkins to bust loose for 100 receiving yards for the first time in his career. This weekend I could see Evans being the focal point of a Buccaneers passing-attack tallying over 280 passing yards per game and a TD:INT of 2:1 over the last three games.

2. Cordarrelle Patterson Will Have 2 TDs

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2. Cordarrelle Patterson Will Have 2 TDs

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Flash has not been as explosive this season as many expected. This is the weekend where Patterson finally busts loose and scores two touchdowns, one on offense and one on special teams. Patterson has been close to busting a long run, and I feel this is the week it happens.

1. Teddy Bridgewater Will Throw For First Career Multi-TD Game

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1. Teddy Bridgewater Will Throw For First Career Multi-TD Game

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The rookie has had his ups and downs over his first three weeks as the Vikings quarterback. Currently with a TD:INT of 1:5, Bridgewater has a chance to break out of his mini slump going against the horrendous Buccaneers defense. Tampa Bay has allowed multiple touchdown passes in five of the team's six games so far this season and are allowing 294.5 passing YPG so far this season. Bridgewater is going to bounce back in a major way this weekend.

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