Dallas Cowboys Seek Redemption Against Vikings in Week 15 Showdown
The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for a crucial matchup in Week 15 as they welcome the Minnesota Vikings to AT&T Stadium. After a disheartening loss to the Detroit Lions, the Cowboys find their playoff aspirations hanging by a thread. Meanwhile, the Vikings, with a record of 5-8 following their victory over the Washington Commanders, are playing for pride as they navigate the final stretch of the season.
Experts Weigh In on the Cowboys’ Chances
As the weekend approaches, the Cowboys enter the contest as the favored team, with hopes of reviving their postseason dreams. To gain insight into the upcoming clash, we turn to expert predictions to see if they align on the expected outcome.
Predictions from Sports Illustrated
The team at Sports Illustrated is fully behind the Cowboys, with Conor Orr, Gilberto Manzano, Matt Verderame, John Pluym, Mitch Goldich, and Clare Brennan all forecasting a home win for Dallas. Their unanimous support reflects a strong belief in the Cowboys’ ability to capitalize on their home-field advantage against a struggling Vikings squad.
Bleacher Report’s Consensus
Over at Bleacher Report, a panel of seven analysts made their predictions for the game, and the majority are similarly optimistic about the Cowboys’ prospects. Only Gary Davenport picked the Vikings to emerge victorious, while Brad Gagnon, Ian Hanford, Kristopher Knox, Moe Moton, Wes O’Donnell, and Brent Sobleski all anticipate a Dallas win.
USA Today’s Predictions Highlight Close Contest
The predictions from the USA Today panel are equally favorable for the Cowboys, with all members selecting Dallas to triumph over Minnesota. Most projections suggest a competitive game, with Tyler Dragon estimating the closest margin of victory at 28-20. Jarrett Bell and Nick Brinkerhoff both see the score ending at 30-23, while Chris Bumbaca predicts a tighter 26-23 outcome. Nate Davis and Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz have the Cowboys winning 27-23 and 23-20, respectively.
CBS Sports Gives Cowboys Edge
In his analysis, CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco acknowledges the Vikings’ potential to put up a fight but ultimately predicts a Cowboys victory with a score of 24-21. He notes, “The Cowboys are rested after losing last Thursday to the Lions. I see them bouncing back here as Dak Prescott has a solid day, but the Vikings will hang around.”
ESPN’s Picks Still Pending
As of now, the complete ESPN staff has yet to finalize their predictions, but those who have weighed in, including Seth Wickersham and Dan Graziano, have chosen the Cowboys to take home the win.
With the Cowboys looking to rebound and the Vikings seeking to salvage their season, all eyes will be on AT&T Stadium this Sunday. The stakes are high, and the experts appear to be in unanimous agreement: the Cowboys are poised to emerge victorious.
