Lions Lose

[Montana Tom]

This is a "don't look too far ahead" league.

The Bears played the Vikings too close last time. We didn't step on their throats and Williams brought them back to tie in the waning seconds. We played more of a complete half in the second half against the Falcons. I have not seen a complete game by the Vikings this year...either starting out strong and then letting the opponent hang in there in a game that the score didn't need to be that close, or starting out flat and coming back strong in the fourth quarter.

These are four tough games in a row and I include the Bears. Which version will we get? I remember Jared Allen after we lost a "sure win" game years ago. When questioned by the media, he said "hey, it's the NFL. Everybody's good." He's right, to an extent.

But the Packers are tough. With Geno Smith out, the Seahawks are still tough, just maybe not as. And with Detroit playing with a bubble gum and baling twine defense now, we have a chance. I think of the remaining games, the Packers are the toughest opponent based on current trajectory.

[purplefaithful]

This is a "don't look too far ahead" league.

The Bears played the Vikings too close last time.  We didn't step on their throats and Williams brought them back to tie in the waning seconds.  We played more of a complete half in the second half against the Falcons.  I have not seen a complete game by the Vikings this year...either starting out strong and then letting the opponent hang in there in a game that the score didn't need to be that close, or starting out flat and coming back strong in the fourth quarter.

These are four tough games in a row and I include the Bears. Which version will we get?  I remember Jared Allen after we lost a "sure win" game years ago.  When questioned by the media, he said "hey, it's the NFL.  Everybody's good." He's right, to an extent.
 
But the Packers are tough.  With Geno Smith out, the Seahawks are still tough, just maybe not as.  And with Detroit playing with a bubble gum and baling twine defense now, we have a chance.  I think of the remaining games, the Packers are the toughest opponent based on current trajectory.

3 division games in the last 4 is all we gotta know.

I'm old enough to remember the SB years and even when we were dominating the NFC, those division games were close!!

[dadevike]

I'm not certain about any of this, just posting Tweets. But IF this is true then wouldn't the Vikings control their own destiny for #1 seed too?

This is TBD. If we both end up 15-2 it likely comes down to strength of wins / strength of overall schedule. But that is yet to be determined because Vikings and Eagles' future opponents still have games to play. But as of right now, the Vikings have a slight edge over the Eagles. Beating the Packers and Lions will improve our strength of wins even more.

[StickierBuns]

This is TBD. If we both end up 15-2 it likely comes down to strength of wins / strength of overall schedule. But that is yet to be determined because Vikings and Eagles' future opponents still have games to play. But as of right now, the Vikings have a slight edge over the Eagles. Beating the Packers and Lions will improve our strength of wins even more.

If both teams win out, definitely Minnesota will take the #1 overall seed because their strength of schedule will be superior....playing the Packers and Lions will make it so. But that is a long way from right now obviously. Just glad to be in the mix as a fan! 

[TheWinterSKOLdier]

And now it looks like David Montgomery will be out for the rest of the year - MCL.

[hogjowlsjohnny]

Just beat the Bears tonight. 1 game at a time. All of this future speculation will be rendered mute if they can't take care of business tonight. If they stay focused and take care of business tonight, I will look ahead to the next game. It's fun to look at the possibilities but I have too many scars, as a Vikings fan, to overlook the challenge they are facing tonight in this divisional matchup!

[purplefaithful]

Just beat the Bears tonight. 1 game at a time. All of this future speculation will be rendered mute if they can't take care of business tonight. If they stay focused and take care of business tonight, I will look ahead to the next game. It's fun to look at the possibilities but I have too many scars, as a Vikings fan, to overlook the challenge they are facing tonight in this divisional matchup!

100%

I've allowed myself to dream just a bit...But then I pull myself back into the here and now.

[AGRforever]

100%

I've allowed myself to dream just a bit...But then I pull myself back into the here and now.

I have purple ptsd. I’m trying to keep my expectations low. 

GB looked great last night. Seattle potentially lost Geno for our game. The Bears got nothing to lose. Then theres the juggernaut Lions. 

It would be a wild ride if it all worked out. But I’m not getting excited and won’t until the clock hits 0 at the SB.

[purplefaithful]

I have purple ptsd. I’m trying to keep my expectations low. 

GB looked great last night. Seattle potentially lost Geno for our game. The Bears got nothing to lose. Then theres the juggernaut Lions. 

It would be a wild ride if it all worked out. But I’m not getting excited and won’t until the clock hits 0 at the SB.

Even then I'd be looking for a yellow flag...Yes, I too am in the purple ptsd club.

December 26, 1976....The last NFCCG we won vs Rams (24/13) will do that to someone.

[badgervike]

We talk about "so Vikings moments". It would be "so Lions" for them to lose out after dominating all season and end up a #6 seed.