Patriots vs Vikings Prediction 8/16/25 MLB Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Patriots vs Vikings Prediction for this NFL Week 2 Preseason game on Saturday, August 16^th at the U.S. Bank Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NFL matchup.

Minnesota Vikings Preview

Τhe Vikings won the Texans by 20-10 at home ιn their preseason opener last week. They outgained their opponents by 261-194 yards and had 64 total plays. They had 175 passing yards, 86 rushing yards, and 21/32 completed passes, while winning the turnover battle by 3-1. The Vikings went 5-13 on third down conversions and were 2-3 in the red zone.

Sam Howell had 11/13 passes and 105 passing yards, Max Brosmer went 5/8 passes with 47 yards and one interception, while J.J. McCarthy went 4/7 passes with 30 yards. Zavier Scott had a team-high 40 rushing yards, while Jordan Addisson caught 3 passes for 33 yards. Defensively, Mekhi Blackmon led the Vikings with 5 total tackles, while Gabriel Murphy had 1.5 sack and Kahlef Hailassie had 2 interceptions. The Vikings hope this season can be a competive one but teams like the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions hope differently.

Minnesota was a perfect 3-0 in the 2024 preseason, winning a close opening game at home by 24-23 against Las Vegas, followed by a 27-12 road victory in Cleveland, and a 26-3 road victory in Philadelphia.

New England Patriots Preview

The Patriots won the Commanders at home with a 48-18 score in their preseason opener last week. They were outgained by their opponents by 338-327 yards and had 61 total plays. They had 174 passing yards, 153 rushing yards, and 17/29 completed passes, while winning the turnover battle by 1-2. The Patriots went 7-14 on third down conversions and were 5-6 in the red zone.

Ben Wooldridge had 9/12 passes with 132 passing yards and one touchdown, while Joshua Dobbs went for 5/12 passes and 45 yards and Drake Maye was 3/5 and had 12 yards. Rhamondre Stevenson had a team-high 36 rushing yards, while Efton Chism caught 6 passes for 50 yards. Defensively, Truman Jones led the Patriots with 6 total tackles, while DJ James and Jordan Polk had one interception apiece.

New England had a 1-2 record in the 2024 preseason, winning the opening game by 27-3 at home against the Panthers, followed by a close 13-14 home defeat by the Eagles and a 10-20 road defeat in Washington.

Patriots vs Vikings Prediction

The Patriots are 4-1 in their five meetings against the Vikings, and are also 4-1 against the spread. They are 2-1 in their last three visits in Minnesota, and the under is 3-2 in their five meetings.

In this Patriots vs Vikings Prediction, the Vikings are Patriots as -2.5-point road favorites. Both teams had joint practices before this game, which means we won’t see the starters play in this game. Both teams are coming off wins in their preseason openers, and Minnesota’s defense picked up right where they left off last season, holding their opponents into just 10 points. The Vikings were almost perfect at home last season and are a home dog today. With an elite defense, I expect them to lock down the Patriots today in Minnesota and get the job done.