6 October 2023
Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium:
DANE MIZUTANI
Chiefs 31, Vikings 20
After completely overwhelming Carolina rookie quarterback Bryce Young last week, the Vikings will quickly find out that superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a different beast. As hard as the Vikings try, they won’t be able to keep up with the Chiefs.
JOHN SHIPLEY
Chiefs 42, Vikings 24
The Vikings ended a three-game skid to start the season with a road win at Carolina last Sunday, which was great. Anyone watching that game, however, left with the distinct impression that the Panthers aren’t very good. The Chiefs are good.
CHARLEY WALTERS
Chiefs 35, Vikings 21
Even a Taylor Swift appearance at U.S. Bank Stadium can’t disrupt the Chiefs. Meanwhile, pay attention to the glaring difference between QBs Patrick Mahomes and Kirk Cousins.
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