Division games are typically the most important games, especially down the stretch. But, every so often, we can get a truly meaningful conference game. And that’s what we have this week with our Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks Week 16 predictions!

The Vikings and Detroit Lions both sit at 12-2 in a battle for the NFC North that also has the Green Bay Packers at 10-4. The Seattle Seahawks are in a similar battle as they are tied atop the NFC West with the Los Angeles Rams, both at 8-6. The Seattle Seahawks are 7-7 and the San Francisco 49ers are 6-8 so that one should come down to the wire. And this game will have a big impact on all of it.

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Vikings vs. Seahawks Predictions For NFL Week 16, Sunday 12/15

Despite both being NFC teams, these teams haven’t played since 2021. In that game the Vikings won which ended a seven-game winning streak by the Seawhawks. Those were obviously two very different teams back then as the quarterbacks in that game were Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins.

The Seahawks dropped last week’s game against the Packers. Prior to that, however, they won four straight including two critical games against the Cardinals and one against the 49ers. They get the Bears next week then close things out against the Rams. The Vikings have been hot winning seven straight with their last loss coming to the Rams back before Halloween.

 

 

 

Minnesota Vikings: Sam Darnold For MVP?

It would not be a crazy statement if Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Saquon Barkley were not having such crazy years. Darnold has led this team to a 12-2 record and has played some of his best football in recent weeks. T.J. Hockenson is back and healthy, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are firing on all cylinders, and Aaron Jones is having a career resurgence. Trading for tackle Cam Robinson may prove to be a season-saving move after Christian Darrisaw went down.

The Vikings defense has been good. But they have been VERY good against the run. They currently are allowing only ~89 yards per game on the ground which is second to only the Ravens. That has forced teams to throw against them where they are allowing ~245 passing yards per game, bottom five in the league. Teams know how to attack the Vikings.

 

 

 

Seattle Seahawks: Clinging To Playoff Hopes

Unlike the Vikings, who have already clinched a playoff spot regardless of whether they win the division, the best path for the Seahawks is winning the NFC West. As it stands today, the Seahawks would actually miss the postseason.

Kenneth Walker is in danger of missing this one with a calf issue, but Zach Charbonnett has been great in the games he has filled in. In fact, in the four games he has technically started, Charbonnett has scored 6 touchdowns. It would be nice to have Walker, but they have plenty of star power with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, DK Metcalf, and Tyler Lockett. Luckily, Geno Smith returned to practice after there were some rumblings that he could miss this week.

I’d best describe the Seahawks defense as “middle of the pack”. It’s been a bit easier to run on them than throw on them with the likes of Tariq Woolen, Devon Witherspoon, and Julian Love back there but they have certainly had games with mistakes. FTN Fantasy currently ranks the unit 11th in DVOA.

 

 

 

Vikings vs. Seahawks Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

As promised, the latest Vikings vs. Seahawks odds can be found below courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook:

 

 

 

Vikings vs. Seahawks: Game Total Over 42 (-110 at BetMGM Sportsbook)

The Vikings run defense is obviously a problem. But the Vikings have struggled against teams that deploy heavy three wide receiver sets, like the Rams and the Packers. Both teams were able to go out and hang 29-30 on Minnesota by exploiting the matchups. Demarcus Robinson and Dontyavion Wicks each caught two touchdowns on the Vikings while players like Jayden Reed, Puka Nacua, and Cooper Kupp all had solid days as well. I know Tyler Lockett has had a down year with the emergence of Jaxon Smith-Njigba but the Vikings will likely have a hard time keeping track of both them and DK Metcalf.

On the flip side, this Vikings offense has not missed a step since losing Christian Darrisaw. In fact they haven’t lost a game. This could be a tough one for them in Seattle but the Seahawks defense will have their hands full with Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones. I think this one could turn into a bit more of a shootout than folks expect which is why I’m surprised by the low game total of 42.

 

 

 

Vikings vs. Seahawks Injury Report & Latest News

Finally, let’s take a quick look at the projected starting lineups for both teams heading into tonight’s matchup:

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