Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Week 2 Betting Preview

NFL Week 2 concludes with a primetime matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles Monday. It’s one of the few games on the upcoming schedule that features a point spread of less than a field goal.

The Vikings took a big first step in their quest to win the NFC North, blowing out the Green Bay Packers 23-7 in Week 1. The Eagles scored the second-most points of Week 1, defeating the Detroit Lions 38-35 on the road. In a seemingly wide-open NFC, Minnesota and Philadelphia could be legitimate contenders.

Let’s take a look at some key statistics and information about this matchup.

When is Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles Week 2? 

Date/Time: Sept. 19, 8:30 p.m. ET 
Arena: Lincoln Financial Field
How to watch: ABC
Opening odds: Eagles – 2.5 | MIN +114, PHI -134 | O/U 50.5 

Week 2 Vikings vs. Eagles Betting Odds 

Here’s the latest point spread and total for Monday’s game.

Week 2 — Vikings vs. Eagles Stats to Know 

(Use the FTN Bets Prop Shop to find the best odds for player prop bets)

• Vikings last started a season 2-0 in 2016
• Eagles are 5-0 straight up and 3-2 ATS in the last five games as favorites
• Vikings are 0-3 straight up and ATS in the last three games as underdogs
• Eagles are second in points and third in yards
• Vikings are tied for second in fewest points allowed
• Both teams have zero turnovers
• Kirk Cousins has 53 touchdown passes and nine interceptions in his last 24 games.
• Jalen Hurts had 243 passing yards and 90 rushing yards in Week 1
• Justin Jefferson leads the league with 184 receiving yards — he’s had at least 107 yards in six of the last 10 games
• A.J. Brown is second with 155 receiving yards
• Dalvin Cook has rushed for more than 85 yards in six of his last nine games
• Miles Sanders had 13 carries for 96 yards in Week 1