In the 2018 NFC Championship Game, the Philadelphia Eagles soared over the Minnesota Vikings en route to a surprising Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. And while the immediate stakes of this matchup between the Eagles and Vikings aren’t as high, this battle between two of the top teams in the NFC could decide seeding and help flesh out the playoff picture in the conference.
Eagles vs. Vikings
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 13
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Early season performances by the Philadelphia Eagles left question marks as to the legitimacy of their candidacy as contenders in the NFC this season. The Eagles started the season at 1-2, but their two straight wins since then have quieted critics for the moment, with a key 34-27 road win at the Green Bay Packers serving as the highlight of their season so far. Another road game against a stingy NFC North defense will simulate a playoff atmosphere and could speak volumes about what can be expected of Carson Wentz and company later in the season.
Minnesota’s season has been turbulent as well, with the performance of quarterback Kirk Cousins drawing criticism from his teammates and fans alike. For now, Stefon Diggs is still with the team, which means the Vikings receiving corps will look to prey on a struggling Eagles secondary. The Vikings (3-2) have a winning record through the first five weeks, but their wins coming against lackluster teams. Playing the Eagles is a vital opportunity to prove that the Vikings can beat playoff-caliber competition.
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