Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and is set to start as 2-0 Minnesota visits Tampa Bay. The Vikings rank 31st in passing yards over their last 19 regular-season games; Two Old Bloggers hosts differ on whether Kevin O’Connell will open the playbook.
On the Two Old Bloggers podcast, Dave Stefano expected O’Connell to open the playbook, while Drew Bunting predicted a conservative approach. Bunting challenged O’Connell to score at least 17 points in the first half, saying Minnesota had reached that mark only twice in its previous 14 games, both with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback.
The hosts highlighted the turnover matchup: Minnesota is +3 this season and Tampa Bay is -4. Under O’Connell, Minnesota is 37-4 when it wins or ties the turnover battle. Both hosts predicted a Vikings win.
