Matt Patricia in Detroit will only continue to grow louder and louder.<em>Pick: Detroit (+6)</em>New England (EV) vs. JacksonvilleTo me it comes down to: Tom Brady or Blake Bortles? I’ll always take Bra

Head coach Mike Zimmer has presided over some of the best defenses in franchise history since signing on as the Minnesota Vikings‘ head coach in 2014.He’s had less success on the other side of the ball.More Vikings coveragePhotos of the Week: 7/21/19 – 7/27/19Rookie Bradbury is central figure to Vikings’ overhauled offensive lineVikings depth at cornerback being tested http://www.denverbroncosteamonline.com/dre_mont-jones-jersey , Hughes still not clearedPlayers to watch at Minnesota Vikings 2019 training campTop Tweets: Vikings WR Diggs makes push for All-NFL Style TeamZimmer and the Vikings’ front office fired offensive coordinator John DeFilippo on Tuesday, just hours after Minnesota’s attack struggled mightily in a 21-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.Quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski was named DeFilippo’s interim replacement, becoming the team’s fourth offensive coordinator in Zimmer’s five seasons.From Norv Turner, who resigned abruptly midway through his third season running the offense, to DeFilippo, who was once expected to fill one of the NFL’s head coaching vacancies, the position has been a consistent source of stress.Will Stefanski fare any better?Check out a quick history of the Vikings’ offense under Zimmer and co.2014 – 27th total offense (315.5), T26th yds/play (5.1), 20th points (20.3)Offensive coordinator: Norv TurnerQuarterback: Teddy BridgewaterRunning back: Matt AsiataWide receiver: Greg JenningsPlayoffs: N/ASummary: Bridgewater took over for Christian Ponder in Week 2, throwing for 2,919 yards, 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on the season. Asiata rushed for 570 yards and nine touchdowns, while Jerick McKinnon rushed for 538 yards after Adrian Peterson missed all but one game.2015 – 29th total offense (321.2) T.J. Hockenson Jersey , T22nd yds/play (5.3), 16th points (22.8)Offensive coordinator: Norv TurnerQuarterback: Teddy BridgewaterRunning back: Adrian PetersonWide receiver: Stefon DiggsPlayoffs: 10-9 L, Seattle Seahawks (NFC wild card)Summary: Bridgewater threw for 3,231 yards, 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions, leading the Vikings back to the playoffs. Peterson rushed for 1,485 yards and 11 touchdowns in his final full season with the Vikings. Diggs had 720 receiving yards and four touchdowns as a rookie.2016 – 28th total offense (315.1), T28th yds/play (5.0), 23rd points (20.4)Offensive coordinator: Norv Turner/Pat ShurmurQuarterback: Sam BradfordRunning back: Jerick McKinnonWide receiver: Adam ThielenPlayoffs: N/ASummary: The Vikings traded for Bradford after Bridgewater suffered a serious knee injury during the preseason. Bradford threw for 3,877 yards and 20 touchdowns with five interceptions. Turner resigned as offensive coordinator on Nov. 2. Thielen emerged as a full-time starter, finishing with 967 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 16 games (10 starts). Peterson suffered a knee injury and appeared in just three games.2017 – 11th total offense (356.9), T11th yds/play (5.4), 10th points (23.9)Offensive coordinator: Pat ShurmurQuarterback: Case KeenumRunning back: Latavius MurrayWide receiver: Adam ThielenPlayoffs: 29-24 W Justice Hill Jersey , New Orleans Saints (divisional round); 38-7 L, Philadelphia Eagles (NFC championship)Summary: Keenum broke out after Bradford was injured early in the season, throwing for 3,547 yards and 22 touchdowns against seven interceptions. He retained the job when Bradford and Bridgewater were healthy. Rookie Dalvin Cook rushed for 354 yards and two touchdowns in four games before suffering a torn ACL. Murray rushed for 842 yards and eight touchdowns in relief, while McKinnon rushed for 570 yards and three touchdowns. Thielen had his first 1,000-yard season, finishing with 1,276 yards and four touchdowns. Diggs had 849 yards and eight touchdowns. Shurmur was rewarded for his efforts, becoming head coach of the New York Giants.2018 – 17th total offense (354.4), T15th yds/play (5.6), 20th points (21.7)Offensive coordinator: John DeFilippo/Kevin StefanskiQuarterback: Kirk CousinsRunning back: Latavius MurrayWide receiver: Adam ThielenPlayoffs: TBDSummary: The Vikings signed Cousins in the offseason, while Cook returned after ACL surgery, but continued to struggle with injuries. Cousins has thrown for 3 http://www.ravenscheapstores.com/ben-powers-jersey-cheap ,698 yards and 24 touchdowns against nine interceptions, but disappointed in a loss to Seattle in Week 14. Thielen and Diggs have emerged as one of the league’s top receiving duos. Thielen recorded his 100th reception of the season in Week 14, becoming the third Vikings receiver to reach the milestone in a single season. Week 1 is in the rear-view mirror, and the Cincinnati Bengals are set to host the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night to kick off week 2.<em>Last Week: 8-7-1</em>Home teams shown in bold. Odds taken from Odds Shark.Baltimore (-1) vs. CincinnatiKeep an eye on AJ Green, who has averaged 99.3 receiving yards in his last seven games against the Ravens. In that time, has has caught six touchdowns.<em>Pick: Cincinnati (+1)</em>Atlanta (-6) vs. CarolinaMatt Ryan played pretty poorly against the Eagles on Opening Night, and the losses of Keanu Neil and Deion Jones are really going to hurt the Falcons long term. However, Atlanta & Ryan will bounce back this week in a fairly important early-season NFC South duel.<em>Pick: Atlanta (-6)</em>New Orleans (-9) vs. ClevelandI’m all about the bounce back narrative this week. New Orleans got embarrassed at home against an underdog last week. It won’t happen again.<em>Pick: New Orleans (-9)</em>Houston (-2) vs. TennesseeThe recovery process for Deshaun Watson off a torn ACL will definitely take some time, especially behind a poor offensive line. He looked pretty rusty and tentative against the Pats in Week 1.<em>Pick: Tennessee (+2)</em>Washington (-5.5) vs. IndianapolisAlex Smith looked solid last week in Arizona, and this is another favorable matchup for him as the Redskins look to start the season 2-0.<em>Pick: Washington (-5.5)</em>Pittsburgh (-4.5) vs. Kansas CityPatrick Mahomes looked fantastic against the Bolts in Carson last week. However, Big Ben is a totally different QB at home and should put up some numbers against the Chiefs‘ secondary.<em>Pick: Pittsburgh (-4.5)</em>Los Angeles Chargers (-7) vs. BuffaloJosh Allen time in Buffalo!<em>Pick: Los Angeles Chargers (-7)</em>New York Jets (-3) vs. MiamiJets haven’t been a home favorite since December 5, 2016 against the Colts, per Odds Shark. The Lions get knocked down a peg in their home opener.<em>Pick: Miami (+3)</em>Green Bay (-1.5) vs. MinnesotaMan Iman Marshall Jersey , I have a hard time betting against Aaron Rodgers after what he did last week. If him & Davante Adams (shoulder) were near 100%, I would probably go Packers. However, the Vikings have so much talent that I have trouble seeing a hobbled Rodgers scoring enough off them.<em>Pick: Minnesota (+1.5)</em>Philadelphia (-3) vs. Tampa BayIf the NFL season ended after Week 1, Ryan Fitzpatrick would be NFL MVP. But it doesn’t.<em>Pick: Philadelphia (-3)</em>Los Angeles Rams (-13) vs. ArizonaRams, off a short week, facing a team that got embarrassed a week earlier? Seems like the ingredients for a tight game.<em>Pick: Arizona (+13)</em>San Francisco (-6) vs. DetroitIf the Lions don’t at least keep this one close, the grumblings about Matt Patricia in Detroit will only continue to grow louder and louder.<em>Pick: Detroit (+6)</em>New England (EV) vs. JacksonvilleTo me it comes down to: Tom Brady or Blake Bortles? I’ll always take Brady.<em>Pick: New England (EV)</em>Denver (-6) vs. OaklandI don’t know why so many people wrote off the Broncos from AFC West contention. Case Keenum will limit turnovers on the offensive side & keep them in a lot of games this year.<em>Pick: Denver (-6)</em>Dallas (-3) vs. New York GiantsThis one should be low-scoring, and close.<em>Pick: New York Giants (+3)</em>Chicago (-3) vs. SeattleThe Bears surprised a whole lot of people with their performance in the 1st half last week, and Khalil Mack looked tremendous. If Trubisky can show improvement in year 2, they could continue surprise some folks.<em>Pick: Chicago (-3)</em>