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Minnesota Defeats Houston 31-23 - Recap
Houston was unable to contain Dalvin Cook on Sunday and the result was a 31-23 Week 4 loss against the Vikings.
Minnesota was an underdog by +3.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 53.0.
Dalvin Cook rushed for 130 yards, while Alexander Mattison added 17 yards in the win. Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson added 114 and 103 receiving yards respectively.
David Johnson rushed for 63 yards for Houston, while Duke Johnson added 24 yards. Deshaun Watson threw for 300 yards for the Texans, while receivers Will Fuller V and Jordan Akins had 108 and 46 yards respectively.
Minnesota outgained Houston 410-386 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-20 by the Vikings.
The time of possession battle favored Minnesota as their offense was on the field for 36:31, longer than the 23:29 of their opponents.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Seahawks. The Texans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Jacksonville.