Minnesota Vikings at Miami Dolphins Free NFL Picks & Week 16 Odds
by Tony Sink - 12/16/2014
Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM on FOX
Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens
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The Minnesota Vikings (6-8) and the Miami Dolphins (7-7) will play each other on Sunday afternoon in a must-win game for both teams. The Vikings are currently in third place in the NFC North, while the Dolphins are third in the AFC East.
In their last game, Minnesota had their two-game winning streak come to an end when the Detroit Lions defeated them 16-14 on the road. The Vikings turned the ball over twice in that loss and only ended up with 76 rushing yards.
The Vikings are only gaining 312.9 total yard per game this season and are scoring just less than 20 points per game. Since taking over as the team's starting quarterback, rookie Teddy Bridgewater has thrown for 2,451 yards with 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Veteran wide receiver Greg Jennings has caught 53 passes for 641 yards and five scores.
The Dolphins have now lost three out of their last four games after being blown out 41-13 by the New England Patriots on the road last Sunday. They were not good on third down in that game, converting on just three of their 16 chances.
Through 14 games, the Dolphins have one of the best defenses against the pass by giving up just 209.2 passing yards per game. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill has had a pretty good season by throwing for 3,390 yards with 22 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
Minnesota Vikings are 9-5-0 Against the Spread
Minnesota Vikings are 5-9-0 against the Over/Under
Miami Dolphins Betting Trends
Miami Dolphins are 7-7-0 Against the Spread
Miami Dolphins are 6-8-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Minnesota Vikings
12/15/14 DE Brian Robison Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Miami
12/14/14 LB Anthony Barr Knee "?" Sunday vs. Miami
12/14/14 T Charlie Johnson Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Miami
12/14/14 S Robert Blanton Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Miami
12/14/14 DT Sharrif Floyd Knee "?" Sunday vs. Miami
12/11/14 LB Michael Mauti Knee IR
12/05/14 RB Jerick McKinnon Back IR
11/24/14 T Phil Loadholt Pectoral IR
09/24/14 OL Brandon Fusco Pectoral IR
09/23/14 LB Dom DeCicco Hip IR
09/21/14 QB Matt Cassel Foot IR
09/18/14 WR Jerome Simpson Legal problems has been released
09/17/14 RB Adrian Peterson Suspension out for season
09/04/14 S Mistral Raymond Concussion IR
Miami Dolphins
12/14/14 LB Chris McCain Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/14/14 G Nate Garner Knee "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/14/14 LB Jelani Jenkins Foot "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/14/14 LB Jonathan Freeny Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/14/14 LB Koa Misi Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/13/14 DT Anthony Johnson Leg IR
12/08/14 S Louis Delmas Knee IR
11/14/14 CB Will Davis Knee IR
11/10/14 T Branden Albert Knee IR
10/14/14 RB Knowshon Moreno ACL IR
09/08/14 LB Dannell Ellerbe Hip IR
09/04/14 DT A.J. Francis Knee IR
09/04/14 TE Arthur Lynch Back IR
09/04/14 RB Mike Gillislee Hamstring IR
Tony's Pick: Take Miami
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