VIKINGS VS. EAGLES NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

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Minnesota (-3, 38.5) vs. Philadelphia

Both teams 11-6 against the spread

Eagles second best against the spread margin at +6.1, Vikes fourth at +4.5

Eagles under 6-3 home

Vikings completing 67.4 percent of passes to defenses allowing 63.1 and get 7.2 passing yards per

attempt to 6.7

Vikings hold teams to .4 yards per rush and 1.2 passing yards per attempt below normal

average and .7 yards per play

Eagles hold teams to .3 yards per rush, .6 yards per pass, and .3 yards per play

Eagles allowed 26 points last three games, compared to Vikings 24 last game

Ajayi and Blount great guys to get 3-5 yards at a time, but against Vikes a home run hitter may be

needed

Philly will run right and away from Everson Griffen and Linval Josepho Behind Brandon Brook and Lane Joseph

Eagles will miss Jason Peters the most blocking Everson Griffeno Vaitai will be at a mismatch

Eagles best bet Alshon Jeffrey with height edge of Xavier Rhodes

Can Nelson Agholor have breakout game with Foles?

Eagles don’t match up with big, athletic tight ends like Kyle Rudolph