The Minnesota Vikings look for their first 5-0 start since 2003 when they hit the road for St.Louis to take on the Rams, Sunday Oct 11. The Rams have won their last two meetings dating back to 2007. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Vikings as -9.5 point road favs over the Rams with the over/under set at 40 points . Be sure to get your Minnesota Vikings vs St. Louis Rams Week 5 Predictions in now at BetUS.com
The Vikings (4-0) beat Green Bay 30-23 at home in Week 4 and sit atop the NFC North. QB Bret Favre made 24 of 32 passes for 271 yards with three TD passes, overall he’s thrown for 837 yards with eight TD passes and one interception. Their top RB Adrian Peterson had 25 carries for 55 yards, while top WR Bernard Berrian made six catches for 75 yards with a TD. WR Sidney Rice made five catches for 70 yards with a TD. The Vikings were outrushed 63-82 yards and outpassed 271-342 yards. RB Adrian Peterson was averaging 6.8 yards per carry in the first two weeks and rushing for 272 yards in those games, Peterson has been held to just 3.2 yards per rush and 140 yards in his last two outings. He will be eager to improve on those numbers against the Rams' 24th-ranked rushing defense. DE Jared Allen is a nightmare for opposing offensive linemen and quarterbacks , he’s recorded 5.5 sacks and 14 tackles this season. The Vikings look for their first 5-0 start since 2003. Bret Favre is the first quarterback in NFL history to defeat all 32 teams.
The Rams (0-4) lost in San Francisco 0-35 in Week 4 and sit dead last in the NFC West. QB Kyle Boller made 13 of 34 passes for 108 yards with one interception, overall he’s thrown for 272 yards with two TD ‘s and two interceptions. Their top RB Steven Jackson had 23 carries for 79 yards, while top WR Donnie Avery made three catches for 47 yards. This was their second game without scoring a single point. Despite their winless season and useless offense, the Rams are getting some defense . Led by rookie James Laurinaitis, the unit has flashed promise at times and its place as the 19th-ranked defense is deceiving given the difficult situations St. Louis' offense has repeatedly put the defense in. Rams S Oshiomogho Atogwe has 14 interceptions since 2007, which is tied for the most in the NFC and second in the NFL, while DE Leonard Little has 83.5 sacks since 2000, which is third most among active players.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in St. Louis.
- Favorite is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Vikings are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Vikings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings in St. Louis.
- Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Minnesota Vikings vs St. Louis Rams
When: Sun, Oct 11, 2009 1:00 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Vikings -9.5
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