Vikings at Eagles Expert Picks for Week 2

Eagles 30, Vikings 27 — Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com

The Eagles defense was less than the sum of its parts in Detroit, which could be a problem against a Vikings offense that isn’t just running Sean McVay’s old playbook. Kevin O’Connell did a great job blending schemes he’s worked in and finding ways to get Justin Jefferson open against the Packers. Minnesota’s defensive line faces a much tougher test here; Jalen Hurts’ ability to create when pressured could be the difference. Hurts is set to have one of the best rushing seasons by a quarterback in NFL history.

Eagles 32, Vikings 26 — Pete Prisco, CBS Sports

This is one of the best games of the week, with two 1-0 teams coming off impressive victories. The Minnesota defense was outstanding last week against the Packers, but this is a different style of offense. The Eagles will roll to a lot of points here, but the Vikings will get theirs, too. This will be a shootout with the Eagles getting the best of it.

Vikings 23, Eagles 20 — John Breech, CBS Sports

I was so impressed with the Vikings in Week 1 that I’ve already decided that I won’t be picking against them for the rest of the month, so obviously, that means I have to take them here. Also, I can’t pick the Eagles because this is Week 2 and they burn me every year in Week 2. I’m not even kidding. The Eagles are somehow 0-5 both straight up and against the spread in Week 2 over the past five years. Maybe they should start asking to get their bye in Week 2.

Vikings 28, Eagles 26 — Staff, Bleacher Report

Two of the most impressive teams from Week 1 will square off in the second matchup of a Monday Night Football doubleheader.

The Eagles have the defensive backs in Darius Slay, James Bradberry and C.J. Gardner-Johnson to match up with Jefferson all over the field whether he’s on the boundary or in the slot. Also, going back to last season, Hurts has won in his last three starts at home.

Aaron Rodgers called Jefferson “the best player in the game today.” If the star wideout doesn’t post gaudy numbers, watch out for Cook, who can pierce an Eagles defense that gave up 181 rushing yards to the Lions last week.