Predictions for the 2021 NFL season are rolling in as the regular season kicks off Thursday night in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys.
The Minnesota Vikings will square off against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, holding a 3.5-point favoritism advantage based on sportsbook odds. While Minnesota might win that contest — the Bengals are not slated for a robust, playoff-contending campaign — some experts do not foresee the Vikings as a playoff team.
For example, CBS Sports offered win-loss predictions for every team, organizing the forecast in a division-by-division format.