Minnesota Vikings: 3 Bold predictions in Week 12 vs. Panthers

1. Vikings avoid a losing streak to win at home

The ultimate prediction that will take place in Week 12 for Minnesota this weekend is that the Vikings will be able to get back into the win column and will get the momentum rolling into a possible playoff appearance at the end of the regular season.

With Christian McCaffrey out in the backfield and Teddy Bridgewater battling through his own injury issues under center for Carolina, Minnesota will be able to take advantage of the fact that the Panthers are somewhat shorthanded and will be able to take care of business at home on Sunday afternoon.

The Vikings’ offense will continue to build off of their strong play as of late and the improved defense will do enough to hold the Panthers in check, which will pave the way for Minnesota to come out on top at US Bank Stadium for the second time this year.

Moving forward, the Vikings will continue to have somewhat of a favorable schedule for the remainder of the regular season, beginning with a matchup against the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13 in Minnesota.

Going into a tough Week 14 contest on the road against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Vikings could very well be sitting at the .500 mark of 6-6 overall with just four games left before the 2020 regular season wraps up.