Bold predictions:

MATT VENSEL: TEDDY SHINES IN HOMECOMING GAME


Rookie quarterback won't just keep his touchdown streak alive against the Dolphins in his first professional game in his hometown of Miami. Against a solid defense with a formidable pass rush, Bridgewater will start slow but settle in for one of his strongest performances of the season, finishing with a career-high three touchdown passes in a Vikings win.

MARK CRAIG: RHODES WINS IT ON LATE TD

In a close game, Xavier Rhodes will score the winning points on an interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

MASTER TESFATSION: CORDARRELLE PATTERSON SCORES ON KICKOFF RETURN

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Who knows how much we'll see from Cordarrelle Patterson during the final two games at wide receiver, but he still remains the kickoff returner for the Vikings. Patterson broke off a season-long 51-yard return in the fourth quarter against the Lions. It was a common sight last year as one of the best returners in the NFL, but Patterson hasn't fared well on special teams this year either. His return last week should build back whatever confidence he lost two weeks ago when Patterson fumbled the opening kickoff in the second half and bobbled another return against the Jets. The Dolphins have allowed the fourth most kickoff return yards (26.8), and they're one of six teams that has conceded a kickoff return for a touchdown. They'll give up their second touchdown on Sunday when Patterson runs one back at Sun Life Stadium.

CHRIS MILLER: SHOOTOUT IN SOUTH BEACH

This figures to be a low-scoring game, but the teams will in fact have a high-scoring affair. There will be a couple of defensive touchdowns, and a couple of broken plays for big yardage. Look for a wild one at Sun Life Stadium.