Soooo good to get the 1st one out of the way.

[PurpleCrush]

I know, Houston's pretty bad, but this is what I envisioned the offense to look like this year. The defense played much better as well, asides from a couple slip-ups.

- I thought Kubiak called a great game. Leaned on the run, lead to great passing situations. Had Cousins run a play outside on 3rd down that I thought was a great call.
- OLine played well for the most part, including Samia and Dozier (at least compared to what they've been doing up to this point).
- Thielen and Jefferson are fun to watch.
- Jefferson reminds me of Antonie Brown, minus the batshit craziness.
- Cook, that's why you paid the man.
- Need to get Irv more involved, and that could really make the offense explosive.
- I like Kirk, but every game he has a couple plays where you sit there and just scream at the TV, whether it's waiting too long in the pocket or just a dumb decision throwing  the ball.
- Defense played well for the most part. Pass rush was good. Ngakoue was a good pickup. I hope we can keep him after the season, as he and Hunter would be monstrous.
- Wonnum looks like he could end up being the next Patterson project that pays dividends.
- Young corners showed improvement. Still need some seasoning, but Gladney & Dantzler showed well, as did Hill.
- Loss of Harry was big, hope he doesn't miss a game next week.
- Kendricks doing Kendricks things. Best MLB in the game.

[Guest]

My Vikings checklist for the year:

Did you enjoy 3 hours today?
X Yes
X No

Couldn't care if they lose 8,405 to 3 next week and close the year out with nothing to show.

[Guest]

@KingBash said:
My Vikings checklist for the year:

Did you enjoy 3 hours today?
X Yes
X No

Couldn't care if they lose 8,405 to 3 next week and close the year out with nothing to show.

I wish I could have the level of no shits given as you. It might have saved a few years of my life.

[Guest]

It was enjoyable but it was a shit opponent. If they win against teams with winning records, that's a different story. I feel bad for Deshaun Watson. Jefferson is so much fun to watch. Dalvin had a good game too. 

[Guest]

@Vikergirl said:
It was enjoyable but it was a shit opponent. If they win against teams with winning records, that's a different story. I feel bad for Deshaun Watson. Jefferson is so much fun to watch. Dalvin had a good game too. 

I agree, the Texans are bad. But I'll take the win, especially after the shit three weeks we've had going into this game.

[Guest]

Definitely nice to get a win. But I think Houston will end up with a losing record this year, and Zimmer always gets wins against bad teams. I got a 6-10 feeling about them after the first 3 games and today didn't change that. So they won't be one of the very worst 2-3 teams in the NFL this year - just bottom 10.

[Guest]

I have no problem with people wanting the team to lose for a player. It is stupid in my opinion but fine if people have those opinions. just please don’t bring them into gameday chat. For the record I know that isn’t what was being done by anyone here on this thread ao far.

[Guest]

@Jor-El said:
Definitely nice to get a win. But I think Houston will end up with a losing record this year, and Zimmer always gets wins against bad teams. I got a 6-10 feeling about them after the first 3 games and today didn't change that. So they won't be one of the very worst 2-3 teams in the NFL this year - just bottom 10.

I agree, 6-7 wins still seems like the ceiling for this team this year. Tough to overcome the injuries and some glaring weaknesses. But I'll be happy if they can pay hard the rest of the year and the young players show improvement.

[Guest]

Bill O'Brien called a horrible game. Still can't get over him getting rid of Deandre Hopkins.

[Guest]

That light has turned on for JJ, and it’s already pretty bright.  

He is getting open and making tough contested catches.

Really excellent bright spot on this lousy season.