It is difficult to travel across country two straight weeks, but maybe it being the Monday Night game will help deflect that a bit. The Vikings are somewhat the same team that they were a year ago. They continue to play close games, but last year they won almost all of the close ones and this year, they don't win hardly any close games.
Folks are saying that Cousins is playing not only for the Vikings, but also as an audition for a new team in 2024. Before Purdy took over the 49er QB position, some had thought that SF might be a possibility for Cousins. He also has a reputation for not playing well on the big stage and tonight will be a big one.
Purdy struggled a week ago, and if he continues his road struggles, this one will be closer than many think. Can't quite call for a Vikings upset, but I do think Cousins will play well and keep it close. Calling it SF 27, Vikings 24, with the big fantasy scorers being Cousins, Hockenson, Aiyuk and E. Mitchell.