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Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints: 5 Bold Predictions For Week 3 Game

Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints: 5 Bold Predictions For Week 3 Game

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The Week 3 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints will be a battle between two teams seeking a win after a Week 2 loss, and it is also a rematch of the 2009 NFC Championship. These are five bold prediction for the game.

5. Vikings' DL Will Get To Drew Brees

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5. Vikings' DL Will Get To Drew Brees

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The point of emphasis for the Vikings' defense has been to contain Drew Brees and not allow him to move up in the pocket to make throws. Look for the defensive line to get to Brees and have three plus sacks this week. Everson Griffen has two sacks this season, and Brian Robison doesn't have any yet after having nine last season.

4. Jimmy Graham Will Have 100+ yards and A TD

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4. Jimmy Graham Will Have 100+ yards and A TD

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Jimmy Graham could have a monster game against the Vikings. Brees will look to get him the ball frequently and with the Saints playing at home, don't be surprised if he has a big game. Although the Vikings held Rob Gronkowski last week, they have had trouble in the past against big, pass catching tight ends.

3. Matt Asiata, Jerick McKinnon Will Combine For 100+ All-Purpose Yards

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3. Matt Asiata, Jerick McKinnon Will Combine For 100+ All-Purpose Yards

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Matt Asiata and Jerick McKinnon will carry the load with Adrian Peterson out and will certainly have a game plan after being blindsided last week. Asiata will look to pound the ball between the tackles, while McKinnon will look to get in open space and both are capable pass catchers. Look for one of them to break off a big play.

2. Drew Brees Will Throw For 300+ Yards, 2 TDs

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2. Drew Brees Will Throw For 300+ Yards, 2 TDs

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With the Saints 0-2 and coming home, Brees is due for a big game. The Vikings' defense has been solid thus far, but look for Brees and the Saints to open up an aerial attack.

1. Cordarrelle Patterson Will Have 150+ All-Purpose Yards

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1. Cordarrelle Patterson Will Have 150+ All-Purpose Yards

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Cordarrelle Patterson is now the biggest play-maker the Vikings have, and they will look to get the ball in his hands as many ways as possible. Patterson will line up all over the field and run wild against New Orleans' 30th ranked defense.

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