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Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 22, 2024

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Dec 22, 2024 5:23 PM
The Seattle Seahawks, sitting at 8-6, face a crucial test on Sunday as they host the 12-2 Minnesota Vikings at Lumen Field. With the Vikings riding a strong road record of 5-1, the Seahawks will need to overcome their subpar home record of 3-5 to increase their playoff odds.
Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks

Current Odds

MIN
SEA
Over
50.5
-105
Under
49.5
+105
MIN
-3.5
+120
SEA
+2.5
+122
MIN
ML
-200
SEA
ML
+260

Vikings vs Seahawks statistics

Stat Vikings Seahawks
Points Per Game 26.4 22.5
Total Yards 369.6 357.3
Yards Passing 256.4 263.0
Yards Rushing 113.2 94.3
Points Allowed Per Game 18.0 22.4
Yards Allowed 355.4 358.1
Pass Yards Allowed 266.4 230.6
Rush Yards Allowed 89.1 127.5

Seattle Seahawks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/15/24 vs Green Bay Packers L 30-13
12/8/24 @ Arizona Cardinals W 30-18
12/1/24 @ New York Jets W 26-21
11/24/24 vs Arizona Cardinals W 16-6
11/17/24 @ San Francisco 49ers W 20-17

Minnesota Vikings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/16/24 vs Chicago Bears W 30-12
12/8/24 vs Atlanta Falcons W 42-21
12/1/24 vs Arizona Cardinals W 23-22
11/24/24 @ Chicago Bears W 30-27 OT
11/17/24 @ Tennessee Titans W 23-13

Seattle Seahawks injuries

  • Trevis Gipson (LB): Injured Reserve
  • K'Von Wallace (S): Injured Reserve
  • Brady Russell (TE): Out
  • Jerrick Reed II (S): Injured Reserve
  • Anthony Bradford (G): Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings injuries

  • Jalen Redmond (DT): Out
  • Fabian Moreau (CB): Out
  • Harrison Smith (S): Questionable
  • C.J. Ham (FB): Questionable
  • Ivan Pace Jr. (LB): Injured Reserve

Vikings vs Seahawks game info

Type Info
Venue Lumen Field
Location Seattle, WA
Kickoff Sun 4:05 PM
TV FOX
Temperature 48°
Chance of Rain 49%

Vikings vs Seahawks predictions

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, all eyes are on some key players who could tip the scales in Minnesota's favor. For starters, Sam Darnold is set to have a pretty solid day with pass completions likely hitting around the low twenties, aiming to rack up over 240 passing yards. Also, keep an eye on Justin Jefferson, who's become a favorite target in the passing game. Jefferson could easily pull in over 70 receiving yards. And, not to overlook the ground game, Aaron Jones is looking to tally over 60 rushing yards. These individual performances could be crucial for the Vikings as they square off against the Seahawks.

On the flip side, the Seattle Seahawks have their own set of players aiming to make a big impact. Geno Smith, at quarterback, is expected to throw for approximately 230 yards and could see a touchdown or more if things go his way. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker should be quite active in the backfield, potentially rushing for over 60 yards, lending balance to the Seahawks' offensive attack. Receivers like DK Metcalf could also play a crucial role with expected receiving yards hovering near the 60s, which will be vital for the Seahawks' air game.

Looking at both squads, the Vikings seem to have a competitive edge here, especially with their away record of 5-1 this season, indicating strong performances on the road. The team stats suggest they're geared up for success, whereas the Seahawks have struggled more at home. Given this, the prediction leans toward a Vikings win. They appear to have the momentum and player statistics that give them the upper hand for this matchup. But as always in football, it's anyone's game until the final whistle blows. What do you think? Could the Seahawks pull off an upset here?

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