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Eagles vs. Vikings: Final Lineups, Injury Updates & Bold Score Prediction for Week 7

After back-to-back losses to the Saints and Giants — plus locker room drama surrounding A.J. Brown — the Philadelphia Eagles face their biggest test of the season. Head Coach Nick Sirianni insists the team is “focused inward,” but the pressure is real.

The Eagles’ red-zone efficiency and secondary coverage have been weak, ranking 28th in the NFL. Yet, with Lane Johnson and Saquon Barkley expected to play, balance may return to an offense centered on Jalen Hurts (1,200 yards, 8 TDs).

Across the field, Carson Wentz leads the Vikings against his former team in a revenge storyline. Despite steady numbers (1,000 yards, 6 TDs), he’ll face one of the league’s fiercest pass rushes (12 sacks). Justin Jefferson remains Minnesota’s top threat, but the Eagles’ secondary featuring Slay and Mitchell is ready.

Prediction: Eagles 27 – Vikings 23. Philadelphia reclaims its rhythm behind Barkley’s ground control and a late touchdown from DeVonta Smith.

🏈 Projected Starting Lineups – Eagles vs. Vikings (Week 7)

Philadelphia Eagles (4-2)

Offense:
QB Jalen Hurts | RB Saquon Barkley (Q) | WR A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith | TE Dallas Goedert | OL Mailata, Dickerson, Jurgens, Becton, Johnson

Defense:
DE Sweat, Reddick | DT Carter, Davis | LB Dean, Baun | CB Mitchell, Slay | S Gardner-Johnson, Brown

Game Plan: 55% run rate, control tempo, heavy blitz pressure on Wentz.

Minnesota Vikings (3-2)

Offense:
QB Wentz | RB Aaron Jones | WR Jefferson, Addison | TE Hockenson | OL Darrisaw, Risner, Bradbury, Ingram, O’Neill

Defense:
DE Greenard, Van Ginkel | DT Phillips | LB Pace Jr., Cashman | CB Murphy Jr., Gilmore | S Smith (Q) / Bynum, Metellus

Game Plan: Blitz-heavy scheme, tight coverage on Brown, vulnerable against the run.

Notes: Barkley and Johnson expected to play; Harrison Smith questionable. Injury reports to be updated morning of Oct 19.

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