Vikings @ Chargers

[greediron]

whats the logic on holding out a guy from walk throughs if he isnt at much of a risk of contact/injury?  if he is good enough to play,  I would think he could participate in walk through.

When it comes to reporting injury participation in walkthroughs, the coaches have to generalize what they player would have been able to do in a FP.

[pattersaur]

-3.5 now.

Going on the road on a short week is a huge ask for the defense after a physical Eagles game. The Chargers lost to Indy, but they were at home in that one too.

So the deck is stacked against us in that regard. I'm guessing LAC will hit some big plays on us, just like Philly did. Even so, hopefully the defense and special teams can keep us in the game. Which leaves the offense...

I really want us to pepper Jefferson in this one. It's time to lean on our best player. Sadly, I don't trust Wentz' deep ball right now so I hope KO sticks with the short-to-mid passing attack that Addison had some success with last game. Looking at the Chargers schedule, they have not faced a receiver close to Jefferson's caliber yet this season. With Addison back I'm hopeful those two can light things up for us and match some of the expected big plays for the Bolts.

You can also see that Wentz wants to hit his tight ends. Hockenson and Oliver have been comfortable but ineffective targets the past few weeks. Maybe they can do something?

I don't feel great about this game, but that seems to be when the Vikings play their best.

[JimmyinSD]

-3.5 now.

Going on the road on a short week is a huge ask for the defense after a physical Eagles game. The Chargers lost to Indy, but they were at home in that one too.

So the deck is stacked against us in that regard. I'm guessing LAC will hit some big plays on us, just like Philly did. Even so, hopefully the defense and special teams can keep us in the game. Which leaves the offense...

I really want us to pepper Jefferson in this one. It's time to lean on our best player. Sadly, I don't trust Wentz' deep ball right now so I hope KO sticks with the short-to-mid passing attack that Addison had some success with last game. Looking at the Chargers schedule, they have not faced a receiver close to Jefferson's caliber yet this season. With Addison back I'm hopeful those two can light things up for us and match some of the expected big plays for the Bolts.

You can also see that Wentz wants to hit his tight ends. Hockenson and Oliver have been comfortable but ineffective targets the past few weeks. Maybe they can do something?

I don't feel great about this game, but that seems to be when the Vikings play their best.

that should be a requirement for Thursday night games,  both teams have to travel to some extent. .  the home team has to have played on the road the previous week.

[Kentis]

The Vikings D has failed to generate a turnover the last 3 games, come on now…!

[JR44]

that should be a requirement for Thursday night games,  both teams have to travel to some extent. .  the home team has to have played on the road the previous week.

Pretty brutal that we not only get the Thursday night game, but have to fly to west coast for it, that is especially brutal for the short week

[supafreak84]

Pretty brutal that we not only get the Thursday night game, but have to fly to west coast for it, that is especially brutal for the short week

They really boned us on the schedule this year. Win 14 games one year, here's your reward the next...

[greediron]

The Vikings D has failed to generate a turnover the last 3 games, come on now…!

Van Ginkel is looking like our defensive MVP right now.