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Philadelphia Eagles versus Minnesota Vikings: 10 guys to watch in purple

By Geoffrey Knox

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Head Coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on August 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Head Coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on August 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 21: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles meets with head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings after defeating him in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2018, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Minnesota Vikings 38-7. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 21: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles meets with head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings after defeating him in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2018, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Minnesota Vikings 38-7. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

The Philadelphia Eagles hope a tough road trip begins with a victory in Week 6 versus the Minnesota Vikings. Here are a few guys on the other sideline ‘Birds’ fans will want to watch.

It just feels like this one has all the makings of a classic. There are storylines all over this one. The Philadelphia Eagles pack their bags and head north to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Vikings at the site of their Super Bowl LII victory, US Bank Stadium.

You get Carson Wentz versus Kirk Cousins. You get the offensive-minded head coach, Doug Pederson, matching wits against the defensive-minded head coach, Mike Zimmer.

You get strength versus strength. The Eagles’ rushing defense gets all that they can handle versus Dalvin Cook and a team who wouldn’t love anything more than to pound the rock and have Cousins throw the ball five or six times. Then again, for all of his flaws, Cousins has done one thing very well historically. He’s made mincemeat of the Eagles’ secondary.

Just a little over twelve months ago, Minnesota took a trip to Lincoln Financial Field and walked away with a 23-21 victory. Can Philly return the favor in Week 6?

Here are ten Vikings that ‘Birds’ fans will want to pay attention to.

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