Houston Texans (2-0) vs. Minnesota Vikings (2-0)
Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings September 22 2024 – Things promise to heat up in week 3 of the NFL as two winning teams, the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings face-off. A great match is scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium and will definitely not only increase scoring on both sides but will also establish the storylines by which teams will be judged early in the season. This time, all occasions between the two teams are different, though, having a 2-0 record heats up the anticipation and attention of bettors across the top USA betting platforms.
Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings September 22 2024 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | U.S. Bank Stadium |
| TV: | CBS |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Texans | -220 | -4 (-120) | 47 over (-120) |
| Vikings | +180 | +4 (-120) | 47 under (-120) |
The Texans enter as four-point favorites, an interesting line considering their historical struggles against the Vikings. With both teams performing well early this season, bettors should scrutinize the over/under at 47 points, reflecting an expectation of a high-scoring affair given recent trends.
C.J. Stroud QB vs. Sam Darnold QB
C.J. Stroud, the quarterback for the Houston Texans, is quickly finding his feet in the NFL. In his first two games, he has a decent passer rating of 104.7 after throwing 494 yards 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. With Stroud’s accurate arm and coolness under pressure, it can be said that he is one of the reasons why Houston is doing incredibly well early on, meaning he could be the missing piece that breaks their Minnesota jinx.
On the other hand, Sam Darnold of the Minnesota Vikings has a marginally better quarterback rating of 111.8 although he has two interceptions. Sam Darnold has demonstrated very effective play and has averaged 9.5 yards per attempt in the game, which is essential when going up against a stout Texans’ defense.
Their encounter on the field will entail not just tactical battle, but the game pressure management. The battle of Stroud’s dependability and Darnold’s explosive capabilities give a promise to the fascinating quarterback coup that can decide the winner in the battle.
Texans’ Ground and Air Attack: Strategic Prowess Unleashed
Tank Dell and Nico Collins are key components of Houston’s offensive strategy. Dell, though not heavily utilized in the rushing game, provides a dependable option in the backfield. Collins, on the other hand, has emerged as a top receiving threat, averaging 126 yards per game and maintaining an impressive 18 yards per reception. This dynamic duo’s ability to break games open will be crucial as they face a Vikings defense that has shown vulnerability, particularly at home.
Vikings’ Offensive Firepower: Precision Meets Power
For the Vikings, Aaron Jones and Justin Jefferson form a formidable pair that could exploit the Texans’ defensive schemes. Jones’ ability to churn out yards on the ground complements Jefferson’s deep-threat capabilities, evidenced by his 24 yards per reception and two touchdowns. This synergy between ground and air attack will be pivotal in unlocking the Texans’ defense, which has been stingy against NFC teams.
Houston Texans Betting Trends
Houston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Texans are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against Minnesota.
Houston are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Minnesota.
Houston are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games.
Minnesota are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games against Houston.
Minnesota are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings Betting Previews
This type of game is viewed as an explosive encounter in view of the history and how the teams are currently performing. The challenge will be whether Houston will be able to finally transform their regular season performance against a team they have always had problems with. For the bettors, the over on 47 looks very attractive given the offensive explosiveness of both teams.
While the Vikings might be useful as home underdogs, it would be the Texans who have the edge, given their relatively better performance in the starting rookie quarterback and the early part of the season. Betting on over 250 yards passing by quarterbacks may prove to be profitable since the offense would be conducive for such. All in all, this is a mouthwatering matchup that definitely deserves to be at the center of winning free football previews.
Score Prediction: Texans 27, Vikings 24.
