Minnesota Vikings: 5 Bold predictions for NFC Championship vs. Eagles

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 14: Case Keenum #7 of the Minnesota Vikings directs the offense at the line of scrimmage against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 19: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball in the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

3. Adam Thielen will be the game’s leading receiver

Adam Thielen has come onto the scene in 2017 and become one of the NFL’s most-reliable wide receivers. Thielen led the Vikings this season with 91 receptions for 1,276 receiving yards and four touchdowns. That said, it’s only natural he’ll be the best wide receiver in the NFC Championship on Sunday.

Philly has a tough secondary, but their focus will likely be more on Stefon Diggs, especially after his performance last weekend against the Saints. Diggs hasn’t been as productive as Thielen in 2017, but that guy tends to break open football game each weekend.

Needless to say, Eagles defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz, won’t let that happen to his defense this weekend.

While that’ll definitely be an accomplishment for Philly, we all know this 2017 Vikings offense is much more than one player. Minnesota has built an offense full of capable weapons, all who could beat the Eagles on Sunday. If I had to guess, I believe Thielen will be the offensive player who comes out and consistently helps Case Keenum move the chains.

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