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(NFL) Minnesota vs. Tennessee,
Point Spread: 2.50 | -105.00 Tennessee (Home)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 2.50 | -105.00 Tennessee (Home)
Result: Loss
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Setting the scene: Minnesota was 4-0 in the preseason but lost starting QB Teddy Bridgewater to injury, possibly for the entire season. The Vikings quickly went out and signed Sam Bradford on Saturday and while the move could prove to be shrewd over the coming months, we think he'll have a hard time in adapting so quickly to a new offensive scheme. It's a golden opportunity that Marcus Mariota and the Tennesse Titans will look to take advantage of.
The Vikes: Minnesota is coming off an 11-5 season and clearly the team is going for broke and looking to build off the successful showing. RB Adrian Peterson was always going to be the focal point anyways, so some feel that the drop off in talent between Bradford and Bridgewater is minimal. While Teddy's ceiling was likely a lot higher than Sam's, experts feel that the short term difference will be very marginal. Shaun Hill could get the start under center if Bradford isn't deemed ready. Regardless, the QB issues are very real for Minnesota in Week 1.
The Titans: Mariota appeared in 12 games last year and threw for almost 3,000 yards would finish with 19 TD's to ten INT's. He'll be joined by RB Derek Henry. The defense was an issue last year, but will be improved under Dick LeBeau.
The bottom line: Tennessee has the advantage at playing at home, along with a hyper-intelligent and talented QB who has a year under his belt. Minnesota on the other hand is clearly looking for an identity at the most important position. The TITANS can smell the blood in the water, consider grabbing the points.
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Setting the scene: Minnesota was 4-0 in the preseason but lost starting QB Teddy Bridgewater to injury, possibly for the entire season. The Vikings quickly went out and signed Sam Bradford on Saturday and while the move could prove to be shrewd over the coming months, we think he'll have a hard time in adapting so quickly to a new offensive scheme. It's a golden opportunity that Marcus Mariota and the Tennesse Titans will look to take advantage of.
The Vikes: Minnesota is coming off an 11-5 season and clearly the team is going for broke and looking to build off the successful showing. RB Adrian Peterson was always going to be the focal point anyways, so some feel that the drop off in talent between Bradford and Bridgewater is minimal. While Teddy's ceiling was likely a lot higher than Sam's, experts feel that the short term difference will be very marginal. Shaun Hill could get the start under center if Bradford isn't deemed ready. Regardless, the QB issues are very real for Minnesota in Week 1.
The Titans: Mariota appeared in 12 games last year and threw for almost 3,000 yards would finish with 19 TD's to ten INT's. He'll be joined by RB Derek Henry. The defense was an issue last year, but will be improved under Dick LeBeau.
The bottom line: Tennessee has the advantage at playing at home, along with a hyper-intelligent and talented QB who has a year under his belt. Minnesota on the other hand is clearly looking for an identity at the most important position. The TITANS can smell the blood in the water, consider grabbing the points.
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