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Eagles Slight Favorites at Vikings in Week 7 as QB Question Lingers

Oddsmakers make Philadelphia a narrow pick with Minnesota’s starting quarterback still unsettled.

Overview

  • The game is set for Sunday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium and will air on FOX.
  • Sportsbooks price Philadelphia at -2.5 with a total of 42.5 points, and several projections forecast a tight matchup.
  • Minnesota has not named a starter, with J.J. McCarthy’s ankle not fully healthy and Carson Wentz being considered.
  • The Eagles arrive on a two-game skid after scoring 17 points in each defeat and facing criticism of offensive playcalling.
  • Brian Flores’ defense is cited as highly disruptive, producing top-tier pressure metrics and leading EPA allowed per dropback.