Commanders vs Vikings prediction: what pundits picked
Washington Commanders at Minnesota Vikings · Week 16, 2026 · Sun, Dec 27 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Commanders vs Vikings? The one pundit with a call on record so far takes the Vikings. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
1 pundit · each counted once, by their latest callCommanders at Vikings: how they come in
The Commanders are 3-5-1; the Vikings are 6-2 and have lost 2 straight. On win totals, 12 pundits put the Commanders at 6.4 wins on average, and 17 pundits put the Vikings at 10 wins on average.
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- Record
- 3-5-1 · 196 scored, 223 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 19th, defense 19th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 5-12
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 6.4 · 1 to 10 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 6 of 8 Commanders games
- Record
- 6-2 · lost 2 straight · 146 scored, 116 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 29th, defense 1st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 10 · 8 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 6 Vikings games
Commanders and Vikings players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Commanders
- Jayden DanielsStarting QB · QB
1,499 passing yards · 10 TD, 2 INT · 64.8% completions · 280 rushing yards · 7 games · 23rd in the NFL in passing yards
“I would say it's a long shot that he plays this week (Week 4 international game)” the article →
Jayden Daniels to outplay his draft cost (the seventh round)
“In a league full of fantasy analysts, Daniels might last until the seventh round and could be a value because of the lower opportunity cost.” the article →
- Rachaad WhiteRB1 · RB
275 rushing yards on 65 carries · 3 TD · 19 catches for 134 · 8 games · 36th in the NFL in rushing yards
“looks like there's a good chance rashad white misses this game with the shoulder injury (Week 4 Colts at Commanders)” the article →
Rachaad White to be 1st on the depth chart
“These rising running backs need to be on someone's roster in your league... as they potentially step into No. 1 roles on the Broncos and Commanders offenses, respectively.” the article →
- Stefon DiggsWR1 · WR
36 catches for 386 yards · 6 TD · 8 games · 41st in the NFL in receiving yards
Stefon Diggs to move to Washington Commanders
“Where do you think he ultimately lands? He's gotta go to Washington. Right? Washington, Kansas City.” the article →
Stefon Diggs to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Diggs needed a new team, and Daniels needed a reliable WR2.” the article →
- Chig OkonkwoTE1 · TE
27 catches for 263 yards · 0 TD · 7 games · 89th in the NFL in receiving yards
Chig Okonkwo to make the roster
“Tight end, we are keeping four of those guys in the tight end room. Chigga Conquo, John Bates, Ben Sennett, and Colson Yankoff.” the article →
- Odafe OwehSack leader · LB
5 sacks · 11 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in sacks
Odafe Oweh to make the roster
“Adafay Owe, who's been dealing with his own set of injuries, Charles and Manny Hu, Dorrance Armstrong, Kayla Von, Chason... Jevontae Jean Baptiste, Joshua Joseph” the article →
- Amik RobertsonTackle leader · CB
36 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in solo tackles
Amik Robertson to make the roster
“Mike Usainersville, Amiek Robertson, Rasul Douglas, and Trey Amos.” the article →
Vikings
- Carson WentzStarting QB · QB
357 passing yards · 3 TD, 2 INT · 48.4% completions · 3 games · 39th in the NFL in passing yards
Carson Wentz to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Meanwhile, Carson Wentz will back Murray up as J.J. McCarthy was relegated to the No. 3 role.” the article →
Carson Wentz to be 1st on the depth chart
“Paired with the matchup, Wentz would be a streaming option, and surely a popular DFS play this weekend.” the article →
- Aaron JonesRB1 · RB
474 rushing yards on 115 carries · 2 TD · 16 catches for 95 · 8 games · 17th in the NFL in rushing yards
“I think, well, this is definitely based on the assumption Aaron Jones plays... he was described as day to day. So which usually means to me that they're probably going to play. (Week 8)” the article →
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Jordan Mason out (thumb), Jones should be the clear lead back for the Vikings this week.” the article →
- Justin JeffersonWR1 · WR
31 catches for 393 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 38th in the NFL in receiving yards
Justin Jefferson to fall short of his draft cost (the first round)
“And for all the reasons by Kyler Murray, I'm out on Justin Jefferson in the first round.” the article →
Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“Minnesota has our easiest passing schedule for 2026 as an added cherry in getting Jefferson back in the mix to compete as WR1 overall.” the article →
- T.J. HockensonTE1 · TE
35 catches for 328 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 59th in the NFL in receiving yards
“But chances are he’ll be ready to go in Week 7 when the Vikings come out of their bye week.” the article →
T.J. Hockenson to record 2 receiving tds
“I wouldn't be shocked if he finds paydirt twice in this advantageous matchup.” the article →
- Andrew Van GinkelSack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
- Blake CashmanTackle leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 39 solo tackles · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Commanders at Vikings
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Minnesota Vikings to beat Commanders
I've got the Vikings penciled in as a loss.