Sports Betting Spotlight: Minnesota Vikings season preview

By MATT YOUMANS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

August 24, 2016 - 9:22 am

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) takes part in warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Seattle. (John Froschauer/AP)

The Review-Journal’s Matt Youmans, Las Vegas radio host Bernie Fratto and Sunset Station sports book director Chuck Esposito preview the Vikings’ season in the 13th of a series of 32 NFL team videos:

After winning the NFC North and building one of the league’s top defenses, Mike Zimmer is earning respect as an elite coach.
Adrian Peterson was a workhorse last season, leading the NFL with 327 carries and 1,485 rushing yards. Will he carry the Vikings again?
Teddy Bridgewater passed for 14 touchdowns in each of his first two seasons. Is it time to cut him loose and open up the offense?
Why are oddsmakers lowering expectations for the Vikings following their 11-5 season?
Over or Under 9½ regular-season wins?

Check out the video above.

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