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In the 30-year history of the Jaguars franchise, they've played the Minnesota Vikings just seven times, only twice in Jacksonville .
Sunday will be the third time the Vikings visit the First Coast.
The Jaguars haven't fared well against Minnesota. They are 1-6 all-time, including 0-2 in Jacksonville (2008, 2016).
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The only Jaguars victory came on Dec. 23, 2001, in Minneapolis. Stacey Mack led the Jaguars' charge with 111 yards rushing and two touchdowns in a 33-3 romp.
It's a long drought.
The Vikings are visiting Florida at a good time. The Minneapolis forecast calls for a low of 39 and high of 52 on Sunday. They'll be competing at EverBank Stadium, where it will be around 80 at game time.
Sounds nice. But can the Jaguars avoid ineptitude to win their third game of the season and for the second time ever against the Vikings? Let's see what our experts have to say.
DEMETRIUS HARVEY
Jaguars beat writer
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Vikings 28, Jaguars 10
The path forward just isn't there.
Season: 6-3
MIKE DiROCCO
ESPN
Vikings 31, Jaguars 10
It doesn't matter which QB plays for the Jaguars. The Vikings' defense smothers the Jaguars' offense and Justin Jefferson has multiple TDs. Another long day in EverBank Stadium.
Season: 6-3
Michael DiRocco
GENE FRENETTE
Times-Union Sports columnist
Vikings 27, Jaguars 24
Probably a bigger margin for Minnesota if Trevor Lawrence is dressed in street clothes on the sideline.
Season: 4-5
BRUCE LIPSKY/Times-Union --Times-Union sports columnist Gene Frenette was photographed in the Times-Union studio on Thursday, December 26, 2007, in Jacksonville, FL.(The Florida Times-Union, Bruce Lipsky)
GARRY SMITS
Times-Union Sports reporter
Vikings 31, Jaguars 20
Remember the Sam Darnold of 2018 and 2019 with the New York Jets ? The "I'm seeing ghosts" Sam Darnold who was sacked 11 times, threw three interceptions and had a 72.7 passer rating in two losses to the Jaguars? Yeah ... he's on a functional team now.
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Season: 5-4
Garry Smits. Florida Times-Union
JUSTON LEWIS
Times-Union Sports reporter
Vikings 27, Jaguars 17
Justin Jefferson. Enough said.
Season: 7-2
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Times-Union sports writer Clayton Freeman. [Will Dickey/Florida Times-Union]
CLAYTON FREEMAN
Times-Union Sports reporter
Vikings 27, Jaguars 16
Trevor or no Trevor, this matchup feels like trouble for the Jaguars. The Vikings are first in the NFL in forcing turnovers and second in rush defense, a particularly inopportune combination for a Jags team that seems to find ways to lose.
Season: 6-3
TIM WALTERS
Times-Union Sports Editor
Vikings 24, Jaguars 16
Last week, I was relieved of my predicting duties following a 3-5 start and replaced by my 10-year-old daughter. She picked the Eagles to beat the Jaguars using cogent logic, and she's now 1-0, which means she's back this week to pick again. When asked who would win, the Vikings or Jaguars, she said: "The Vikings are really good and will get lots of interceptions." No wonder she's better at this than me. I'd probably keep picking the Jaguars until I get one right. Yeah, I'm not a good roulette player, either.
Season: 4-5
USA TODAY NETWORK-FLORIDA Deputy State Sports Editor Tim Walters
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars predictions vs. Vikings: Staff picks for NFL Week 10 2024
