The Houston Texans (2-0) and Minnesota Vikings (2-0) will clash on Sunday, September 22, at 1:00 PM ET at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Both teams look to remain undefeated. The Texans are slight favorites on the road with a point spread of -2.5 (-110).
The Texans won their second straight game after defeating the Chicago Bears 19-13. This was a tight matchup, especially in the second half, where both teams scored three points each.
C.J. Stroud had 23 of his passes successful out of 36 attempts, throwing for 260 yards and a touchdown. Nico Collins was great in their offense, as he had eight receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown.
The Texans had 310 yards and 15 first downs but did have a turnover. On defense, they held the Bears to 205 yards and 15 first downs and forced two turnovers. They must take better care of the ball when they face off against the Vikings.
They are averaging 24.0 points per game and rank 11th for that output. The defense is holding teams to 20.0 points a game, ranking 12th. If they can improve on both sides of the ball, they will eventually crack the top 10 for their league averages and be a tougher team to beat.
The Vikings are heading in the right direction after defeating the San Francisco 49ers, previous Super Bowl runner-ups. This matchup ended 23-17, and the Vikings were up 13-7 at the half.
Sam Darnold completed 17 of his 26 passes for 2)8 yards. He had two touchdowns but also threw an interception. Justin Jefferson (currently listed as day-to-day) led with four receptions for 133 yards and had a touchdown.
The Vikings had slightly more yards, the same number of turnovers, and fewer first downs than the 49ers, but they were able to convert on more scoring drives. They also had possession of the ball for about 25 minutes, showing how precise their offense was in their little time.
Their offense scores 25.5 points per game and currently ranks eighth. Defensively, they allow their opponents to average 11.5 points per game, which is the third-best in the league. If these numbers continue to improve, they will become one of the best teams in the league.
MyBookie showcases the best college football betting odds for the Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings matchup. Current odds show the Texans as 2.5-point favorites. Betting trends have the Texans chances of winning at 54.2 percent.
The Vikings performed great against the 49ers, one of the favored teams to reach the Super Bowl. The Texans struggled against the Bears, who have plenty of issues on offense. Look for the Vikings to cover the spread.
