Picks And Predictions For Week 16 vs. the Minnesota Vikings
Seth Walder, ESPN: Seahawks 26, Vikings 20
"Bold prediction: Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold will throw at least two interceptions. Though the Vikings beat the Bears easily last week, Darnold struggled at times with accuracy and posted a negative-4% completion percentage over expectation, per NFL Next Gen Stats."
Tyler Dragon, USA Today: Vikings 25, Seahawks 21
"Geno Smith is banged up after a blowout loss to Green Bay. It doesn't get any easier for Seattle as they face another top NFC North club. Justin Jefferson showed Randy Moss some love in Week 15. Look for Jefferson to have another Moss tribute in the end zone."
Jordan Mendoza, USA Today: Vikings 23, Seahawks 16
"Geno Smith's health is a big thing to watch this week. Minnesota is firing on all cylinders and they take care of business regardless of who is under center."
Bill Bender, Sporting News: Vikings 31, Seahawks 19
"Geno Smith (knee) left the Week 15 loss to the Packers, and if he cannot go, then Sam Howell will face the Vikings, one of eight NFL teams with 40-plus sacks. Minnesota is 3-1 ATS when favored by four points or more, and Sam Darnold continues to be the hot hand."
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Vikings 30, Seahawks 21
"The Seahawks might not have quarterback Geno Smith in this game. If he does play with that injured ankle, he will be limited. That matters against a good, aggressive Vikings defense. Sam Darnold will get back on track after a so-so showing last week as Minnesota keeps pushing to the top seed."
More Picks From Around The Web
Eric Moody, ESPN: Vikings 24, Seahawks 13
Kalyn Kahler, ESPN: Vikings 24, Seahawks 17
Mike Florio, NBC Sports: Vikings 27, Seahawks 23
Chris Simms, NBC Sports: Vikings 28, Seahawks 24
Ali Bhanpuri, NFL.com: Vikings 28, Seahawks 24
Brooke Cersosimo NFL.com: Vikings 27, Seahawks 23
Dan Parr, NFL.com: Vikings 24, Seahawks 20
Gennaro Filice, NFL.com: Vikings 23, Seahawks 17
Tom Blair, NFL.com: Vikings 24, Seahawks 20
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Seahawks wide receiver Jaelon Darden (1).
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Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2).
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Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4)
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Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5)
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This is a 2024 photo of Sam Howell of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6)
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This is a 2023 photo of Geno Smith of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 5, 2023, when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7)
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Seahawks cornerback/safety Coby Bryant (8)
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Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9)
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Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (10).
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Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11)
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Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13).
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Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14)
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This is a 2024 photo of Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16)
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Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (18).
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This is a 2024 photo of Jake Bobo of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks rookie receiver Jake Bobo makes his first touchdown catch on a pass from Geno Smith in the fourth quarter.
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This is a 2024 photo of Julian Love of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks safety Julian Love (20)
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This is a 2023 photo of Devon Witherspoon of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 5, 2023, when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21)
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This is a 2024 photo of Tre Brown of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22)
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This is a 2024 photo of Kenny McIntosh of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25)
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This is a 2024 photo of Zach Charbonnet of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26)
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This is a 2024 photo of Riq Woolen of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27)
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This is a 2024 photo of Nehemiah Pritchett of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28)
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This is a 2024 photo of Josh Jobe of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of September 5, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks safety AJ Finley (30).
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This is a 2024 photo of Brady Russell of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks tight end Brady Russell (38)
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This is a 2024 photo of Chris Stoll of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41)
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This is a 2024 photo of Drake Thomas of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42)
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This is a 2024 photo of Tyrice Knight of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48)
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This is a 2024 photo of Trevis Gipson of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of September 5, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks linebacker Trevis Gipson (50).
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This is a 2024 photo of Olu Oluwatini of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (51)
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This is a 2023 photo of Patrick O'Connell of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 5, 2023, when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52).
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This is a 2024 photo of Boye Mafe of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53)
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This is a 2023 photo of Dre'Mont Jones of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seattle Seahawks active roster as of June 5, 2023, when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (55)
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This is a 2024 photo of Derick Hall of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58)
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This is a 2024 photo of Jalen Sundell of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of September 5, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks offensive lineman Jalen Sundell (61)
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Seahawks guard Sataoa Laumea (63)
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This is a 2024 photo of Christian Haynes of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks guard Christian Haynes (64)
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This is a 2024 photo of Michael Jerrell of the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. This image reflects the Seahawks active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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Seahawks tackle Michael Jerrell (65)
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