National media loving Chargers to win

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There D is scary, especially in the passing game. I agree with Jimmy, we need to get to Rivers early and often. No big plays given up on D like we have lately.

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Well, not all of them...  B)

 Win Percentage: 73.7%, Average Score: Vikings 29.1, Chargers 22.3 — FOX SportsFiveThirtyEight’s 2019 NFL forecast uses an Elo-based model to calculate each team’s chances of advancing to the playoffs and winning Super Bowl LIV. Playoff probabilities are based on 20,000 simulations of the season and will update after each game.
Pre-game win probabilities: Vikings 57% —FiveThirtyEight.com6 of 8 experts pick the Vikings, CBS Sports8 of 10 experts pick the Vikings, SB Nation6 of 7 experts pick the Vikings, USA TODAY Sports6 of 6 experts pick the Vikings, MMQB Staffhttps://www.vikings.com/news/nfl-expert-picks-vikings-predicted-by-most-at-chargers

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I expect to see zero pass rush for the defense as is usually the case on grass.  And the secondary is not good enough to hold up with no pass rush.  

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@Purplewhizz said:
I expect to see zero pass rush for the defense as is usually the case on grass.  And the secondary is not good enough to hold up with no pass rush.  

Oh lord don't say that...

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Is this going to be the beginning of the end, or the start of something special. It is certainly a potential pivot point.
It would be so Vikings like to lose this one and be dependent upon the final game , against the Bears, to even make the playoffs.

But the Vikings, who I expected would go 7-9 this season, have been re-writing history a bit this season and seem to be reversing some bad trends.

If the Vikings ever want to be champions, they take care of business this week and the remainder of the regular season, and carry that momentum through the playoffs and superbowl.

They have worked hard to be in position to do well. Let's hope they don't squander this opportunity to change the history of the franchise.

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I honestly cant watch...

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@jargomcfargo said:
Is this going to be the beginning of the end, or the start of something special. It is certainly a potential pivot point.
It would be so Vikings like to lose this one and be dependent upon the final game , against the Bears, to even make the playoffs.

But the Vikings, who I expected would go 7-9 this season, have been re-writing history a bit this season and seem to be reversing some bad trends.

If the Vikings ever want to be champions, they take care of business this week and the remainder of the regular season, and carry that momentum through the playoffs and superbowl.

They have worked hard to be in position to do well. Let's hope they don't squander this opportunity to change the history of the franchise.

this is the type of game our 70’s Vikings would win easily. probably block a field goal, Chuck catching balls from Fran, and our D line with Page, Eller and company creating constant havoc and hell for the QB. i would be relaxed and confident going into this type of game. But now, im nervous as all get out. I miss our 70’s dominance. 

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@Vanguard83 said:
I honestly cant watch...

I literally can't watch. When they flexed this game it put me out of the broadcast range. First game not shown on broadcast TV here in several years.
Normally I would listen to it on the radio. But I think I will save myself some angst and hide in a hole until it's over. Then check the final score.

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I find it funny how so many are already making excuses for how upset they will be when we lose.  I fully expect a win, it may be a tough road game but we have won several tough road games already this year and we were right in the others in KC and Seattle, 2 tough places to play.

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The Chargers offensive line has been in shambles most of the season.  If there was any game to dial up some blitzes and then play cat and mouse with the Double A gap look, this is it...

Rivers is a good QB, but if we can get him rattled, he will start pressing and throw some questionable balls.  We really need our secondary to step up and get some turnovers.

I feel good about this game, but it all starts up front (on both sides of the ball).  Stop the run, get pressure, and open up some holes for Dalvin to do Dalvin things.  The rest will take care of itself.