Chris Jericho gave the Minnesota Vikings a seven-point assignment—and they delivered. The AEW star made a confident prediction from the sidelines before Minnesota faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then watched the final score back him up.
In a video posted to the Vikings’ Twitter account, Jericho introduced himself as a “roving field side reporter” before getting straight to his pick. He wasn’t just choosing a winner—he put a minimum margin on it.
“And it’s Chris Jericho here, the roving field side reporter, getting ready for the huge Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Bucks game. I’m predicting right now the Vikings are going to win by at least seven points.”
Minnesota went on to beat Tampa Bay 23–16 on September 27, giving Jericho exactly the seven-point cushion he predicted. He didn’t call the final score, but his “at least seven” declaration held up right down to the number.
Jericho’s sideline appearance also continued his connection with the team this season. He previously appeared in the Vikings’ 2026 NFL schedule reveal video, putting him in Minnesota’s promotional mix months before this pregame prediction.
Jericho showed up with a microphone and left with bragging rights. For one Sunday, his football prediction was every bit as confident as a wrestling promo—and the scoreboard gave him the last word.
What did you think of Jericho’s prediction, and which NFL matchup should he pick next? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
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