Minnesota Vikings: 5 Bold predictions for the 2018 regular season
By Joe Kipp
1. Stefon Diggs leads the league in receiving yards
The Stefon Diggs hype-train has already left the station, so if you’re just now trying to hop on it’s far too late. Arguably the most-talented receiver in the entire NFC North, Diggs is one of the rare receivers in the league who combines true athleticism with technical refinement. He’s easily one of the top route runners in the NFL, and can take the ball to the house any time he touches the ball.
As many fans know, however, the biggest draw back for Diggs has been his ability to stay healthy. He’s played in 13, 13 and 14 games, respectively, in his first three seasons, and although that may not seem like a lot of games missed, he’s had nagging injuries that have carried on throughout the season, besides. His biggest fallback has been groin issues, likely due to his reliance on sharp cuts and quick bursts coming out of routes.
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Diggs will need to stay healthy if he’s to lead the league in receiving yards, but it’s certainly something he could accomplish if he’s on the field. During the preseason, it appears Diggs has been Cousins’ go-to receiver, which obviously bodes well for this prediction. He’d likely need 1,500+ yards for it to come true, but if Cousins is throwing for 4,400+ this becomes even more likely.