NFL Playoffs Same Game Parlays: Vikings vs. Rams (Monday Night Football)
After winning 14 games in the regular season, the Minnesota Vikings will be forced to play in the NFC Wild Card on the road against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football.
The Vikings had their chance at the No. 1 seed in the NFC but lost to the Detroit Lions in Week 18. That pushed the Vikings to the No. 5 seed.
Minnesota’s decision to bring in Sam Darnold paid dividends this season. It looks like he’ll be the main guy in the future. However, Darnold looked his worst last week and didn’t give the Vikings a fair opportunity to win against the Lions.
How will he fare against the Rams, who are only a few years removed from a Super Bowl trophy?
Let’s break the game down and add a same-game parlay (SGP) for this Monday Night Football NFC playoff matchup.
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Vikings vs. Rams Best Same Game Parlay
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Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams
- Leg 1: Matthew Stafford Over 235.5 Passing Yards (-114)
- Leg 2: Aaron Jones Over 59.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
- Leg 3: Cooper Kupp Over 4.5 Receptions (-120)
Matthew Stafford hasn’t thrown for at least 236 passing yards in four of his last five games. But this week, it’ll be different. It’s the playoffs. Stafford comes alive in these moments. Ultimately, he’s added at least 236 passing yards in 50% of games this season. Now, he’ll take on a Vikings defense that already ranks 29th in passing yards allowed and 32nd in passing attempts. Stafford has a couple of elite receivers, including Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. He’ll use them in this game.
It’s why I’ll back Cooper Kupp to earn at least five receptions. Kupp is a veteran. He’s been to the Super Bowl and has performed in the playoffs in the past. Lately, he hasn’t been getting many targets or receptions. But, like Stafford’s passing total, this should change, too.
Kupp still averaged 7.3 targets per game over the last 10. In addition, the Vikings have also ranked 31st in receiving yards allowed to wide receivers and 31st in receptions allowed to wide receivers. Kupp should be in the master plan for the Rams in this game.
Aaron Jones also looks to be in a great spot with the Vikings. The star running back has recorded at least 60 rushing yards in six of his last 10 games. On the other hand, the Rams have allowed more than 25 rushing attempts to running backs and 116.42 yards per game on the ground to running backs.
The Rams have allowed an average of nearly 10 yards per running back rushing touchdown. Jones can break out for a few big gains against the Rams. Take his over to close this parlay out.
Parlay Odds: +407