NFL Expert Picks: Toss Up Between Vikings and Colts

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Let's see who the experts are picking to win the game:


Colts 34, Vikings 27 — Gregg Rosenthal, NFL.com


The Colts averaged the second-most yards per drive in Week 1, and this matchup sets up well for them. The Vikings total lack of an interior D-line presence in the opener was even more alarming than the young secondary's struggles. That's bad news coming into a matchup against one of the NFL's best offensive lines, with rookie Jonathan Taylor positioned to rip a few big runs up the seams. Indy's defense hasn't played well in a long time — going back to last season, in fact — but this Colts offense is better positioned to win a shootout.


Colts 30, Vikings 21 — Pete Prisco, CBS Sports


You hate to say a Week 2 game is a must-win, but this might be for these two. They can't afford to go 0-2 with both losing last week. The Minnesota defense was awful, and I think that will carry over. Philip Rivers gets the Colts offense going as they win their first game.


Vikings 23, Colts 19 — Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News


Lost in these teams' upset losses in Week 1 was the fact that Kirk Cousins rebounded to play very well after a slow start while Philip Rivers, despite higher pass volume and better running support, carried his shakiness from the Chargers. Minnesota's defense is better than the one that got gashed all-around by Green Bay, while Indianapolis remains inconsistent, in the middle of the pack. The Vikings are better positioned to win with a run-heavy, efficient passing game plan with Dalvin Cook and Cousins than the Colts are with their young backs and Rivers.


Vikings 20, Colts 17 — Michael David Smith, Pro Football Talk


These two teams were both major disappointments in Week 1. I like the Vikings to bounce back with a road upset.


Vikings 31, Colts 20 — Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk


One of these two teams will end up 0-2. The Vikings offense is better than advertised. Given that Aaron Rodgers is significantly better than Philip Rivers, that should be more than enough of the Vikings.