8/2

[Zanary]

For some context:

We're 8-2, with some ugly wins...and our loss against Detroit was a statistical tie. They've also had some ugly wins, Houston in particular...but winning teams find ways.

KC has been winning ugly for awhile, but win when it counts. There's a big lesson, there, that we may be finally figuring out.

Da Bearz game concerns me, because it's ALWAYS tough at Soldier field and in divisional games...but, Caleb is far more athletic than wise, and his o-line is basically crap. If we play tough and smart, we'll add to their year of agony.

[StickierBuns]

Darnold stepped up, avoided tons of pressure

The main Vikings storyline entering Sunday’s game was Darnold’s play. He had thrown five interceptions in the last two weeks. Not only did he not throw one against the Titans, but his play was a primary reason the Vikings won. His numbers — 20-for-32 for 246 yards and two touchdowns — don’t do justice to his impact. The Titans defensive front created pressure throughout the majority of the outing. Specifically, the interior of the Vikings offensive line struggled to contain Titans interior defenders Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat.

Vikings running backs ran for 52 yards on 20 carries. The lack of rushing success pushed the Vikings into long downs and distances on later downs. The Titans pass rush pinned its ears back, applying pressure on Darnold throughout the entire afternoon. In the first half, Darnold maneuvered tight quarters, both scrambling for extra yardage and giving himself windows to find receivers downfield.

The Vikings turned the ball over once, a fumbled pitch early in the game, but the Vikings will take just the one, considering they entered the game as one of the most turnover-prone offenses in the NFL. — Alec Lewis, Vikings beat writer

[purplefaithful]

Darnold stepped up, avoided tons of pressure

The main Vikings storyline entering Sunday’s game was Darnold’s play. He had thrown five interceptions in the last two weeks. Not only did he not throw one against the Titans, but his play was a primary reason the Vikings won. His numbers — 20-for-32 for 246 yards and two touchdowns — don’t do justice to his impact. The Titans defensive front created pressure throughout the majority of the outing. Specifically, the interior of the Vikings offensive line struggled to contain Titans interior defenders Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat.

Vikings running backs ran for 52 yards on 20 carries. The lack of rushing success pushed the Vikings into long downs and distances on later downs. The Titans pass rush pinned its ears back, applying pressure on Darnold throughout the entire afternoon. In the first half, Darnold maneuvered tight quarters, both scrambling for extra yardage and giving himself windows to find receivers downfield.

The Vikings turned the ball over once, a fumbled pitch early in the game, but the Vikings will take just the one, considering they entered the game as one of the most turnover-prone offenses in the NFL. — Alec Lewis, Vikings beat writer

Nailor doesnt drop that dagger TD? Yesterday has a different feel to it for sure. 

The Vikings are a finesse team, not a punch you in the mouth team. I think this has to evolve in 25 if they want sustained success in the NFC. 

They dont run the football well. 

I cant remember the last time Jones was past the LB's. Not blaming him solely, but at 30 I would be asking myself if I were him why come back and hit a brick wall all game?

[MaroonBells]

Darnold stepped up, avoided tons of pressure

The main Vikings storyline entering Sunday’s game was Darnold’s play. He had thrown five interceptions in the last two weeks. Not only did he not throw one against the Titans, but his play was a primary reason the Vikings won. His numbers — 20-for-32 for 246 yards and two touchdowns — don’t do justice to his impact. The Titans defensive front created pressure throughout the majority of the outing. Specifically, the interior of the Vikings offensive line struggled to contain Titans interior defenders Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat.

Vikings running backs ran for 52 yards on 20 carries. The lack of rushing success pushed the Vikings into long downs and distances on later downs. The Titans pass rush pinned its ears back, applying pressure on Darnold throughout the entire afternoon. In the first half, Darnold maneuvered tight quarters, both scrambling for extra yardage and giving himself windows to find receivers downfield.

The Vikings turned the ball over once, a fumbled pitch early in the game, but the Vikings will take just the one, considering they entered the game as one of the most turnover-prone offenses in the NFL. — Alec Lewis, Vikings beat writer

This is what I'm talking about. Is this the same QB Twitter was bitching about last night? Did we all watch a different game? For the most part, professional journalists are required to abide by basic standards of objectivity in order to keep their jobs. But so much of the information about "what really happened" in sports, politics, culture, is birthed, molded and crafted into narrative on social media by Gen Z bros who are incapable of critical thought....y'know, morons. 

And yes, as a matter of fact, I WOULD like you to get off my lawn.

[pattersaur]

This is what I'm talking about. Is this the same QB Twitter was bitching about last night? Did we all watch a different game? For the most part, professional journalists are required to abide by basic standards of objectivity in order to keep their jobs. But so much of the information about "what really happened" in sports, politics, culture, is birthed, molded and crafted into narrative on social media by Gen Z bros who are incapable of critical thought....y'know, morons. 

And yes, as a matter of fact, I WOULD like you to get off my lawn.

Go to a bar and you'll find people drinking. Go on X for all your terrible take needs.

[hogjowlsjohnny]

The Lions scored 8 touchdowns against the Jags. The Vikings scored 0 touchdowns against them.
Guess what? They count the same.
The only thing that matters right now is the wins. I don't care how ugly a win is , especially on the road. The Vikings are doing what they are supposed to be doing right now, stacking wins.
They need to keep working on improvement so they can play their best ball in December and peak going into the playoffs.
I will compare them to Detroit when they play head to head. Hopefully they will be good enough to face Detroit 3 times this year.
Until then it's one game at a time. The Bears wont be an easy victory. A divisional win on the road would be a big win for the Vikings. Some Vikings fans are expecting a loss. I don't see this team as the same old Vikings so I'm expecting a hard fought victory at Soldier field.

[FLVike]

The Lions scored 8 touchdowns against the Jags. The Vikings scored 0 touchdowns against them.
Guess what? They count the same.
The only thing that matters right now is the wins. I don't care how ugly a win is , especially on the road. The Vikings are doing what they are supposed to be doing right now, stacking wins.
They need to keep working on improvement so they can play their best ball in December and peak going into the playoffs.
I will compare them to Detroit when they play head to head. Hopefully they will be good enough to face Detroit 3 times this year.
Until then it's one game at a time. The Bears wont be an easy victory. A divisional win on the road would be a big win for the Vikings. Some Vikings fans are expecting a loss. I don't see this team as the same old Vikings so I'm expecting a hard fought victory at Soldier field.

Exactly, wins are the only thing that matters. The first 4 tie-breaking procedures use Wins or Win percentage. And also the Lions didn't have to get on a plane for 3.5 hours the day before but the Jaguars and Vikings both did. As Vikings fans we all know that in the playoffs it doesn't matter if your record is 15-2 or 10-7 there is only one thing that matters, Just Win Baby!

[medaille]

Obviously all wins count the same, but that doesn’t mean that the two teams have an equal chance of winning going forward. Right now our offense isn’t performing at a level to carry our defense if they sustain injuries or have a bad day or face a dominant offense, or whatever. We certainly have to get better on offense if we want to make noise in the playoffs.

[Zanary]

I get the feeling, somehow, that the offense has been reined in very intentionally...keeping cards close to the vest, among other things.

Looking at our late schedule, we have 4 division games, a tussle with old buddy Kirko's Falcons, plus two tough NFCW teams that are as worrisome as anyone. I think KOC is trying to only show what cards we have to, because we showed more ambition, earlier.

I think the stretch run will bring out some new plays, and maybe a real look at the team's full mindset/attitude. It's been feeling capped/restricted to me for weeks, and I can't help believing that as much as KOC (like all good coaches) tells the team not to look ahead, the coaching staff has been doing a fair amount of just that.

[purplefaithful]

I get the feeling, somehow, that the offense has been reined in very intentionally...keeping cards close to the vest, among other things.

Looking at our late schedule, we have 4 division games, a tussle with old buddy Kirko's Falcons, plus two tough NFCW teams that are as worrisome as anyone. I think KOC is trying to only show what cards we have to, because we showed more ambition, earlier.

I think the stretch run will bring out some new plays, and maybe a real look at the team's full mindset/attitude. It's been feeling capped/restricted to me for weeks, and I can't help believing that as much as KOC (like all good coaches) tells the team not to look ahead, the coaching staff has been doing a fair amount of just that.

youre right, its a tough remaining schedule when I re-look at it;

ATL, SEA, ARZ, DET, GB, LIONS, CHI (x2).

Whats crazy is if we go 4/3 the rest of the way? They are a 12/5 for the year. 

That's something NOBODY predicted and will net KOC a nice contract. Even nicer year if they win a playoff game.