The 3-2 Miami Dolphins are set to host the 4-1 Minnesota Vikings for a Week 6 matchup at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
Both teams are looking to prove that they’re the real deal and can be postseason contenders after starting off their seasons strong with two new head coaches.
Here’s how Tyler Forness, Judd Zulgad, both of The Vikings Wire, and myself see this game playing out.
Mike Masala - Dolphins Wire Managing Editor
The Dolphins, after starting out strong this season, have dropped two in a row, and facing a 4-1 Vikings team on Sunday doesn’t make this stretch any easier. Miami may get Terron Armstead and Xavien Howard back, but Minnesota’s offense, fueled by Justin Jefferson, may be just too much for Mike McDaniel’s team to keep up with. With rookie seventh-round pick Skylar Thompson getting his first career start for Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater, who are both in concussion protocol, the Dolphins will have to play a near-perfect game if they want to walk away with a win in Week 6.
Prediction: Vikings 31 – Dolphins 23
Tyler Forness - Vikings Wire Managing Editor
The Vikings face another backup quarterback in Skylar Thompson this weekend and we know the Vikings have a rough history against backups. The defense needs to find a way to take advantage of both Thompson and PFF’s last-ranked pass-blocking offensive line with a PFF grade of 45.5. I believe that they will take down the Dolphins on the back of Dalvin Cook who dominates Florida teams in the state of Florida.
Prediction: Vikings 28, Dolphins 20
Judd Zulgad - Vikings Wire Columnist
Record: 3-0
The Vikings get a break with third-string quarterback Skyler Thompson expected to start for the Dolphins. Still, there has to be concern about the Vikings wearing down in the heat.
Prediction: Vikings 27, Dolphins 21
