The Minnesota Vikings will be forced to start backup quarterback Nick Mullens this week, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.
This week’s line indicates a throwing game script for the Vikings, who are -3.5-point underdogs.
Our trusted projections expect the Vikings to be the 3rd-most pass-heavy team among all teams this week with a 65.0% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.
At the moment, the 9th-quickest paced offense in the league (context-neutralized) according to the predictive model is the Vikings.
Nick Mullens profiles as one of the best per-play passers in the league this year, averaging a remarkable 8.27 adjusted yards-per-target while grading out in the 90th percentile.
Cons
This year, the stout Lions defense has yielded a puny 67.0% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing teams: the 8th-smallest rate in the league.