Rudy: Vikings to upset 49ers
I predicted the Vikings would win last year, too. It was the only game I actually put money on all season, and I won a nice little chunk'a'change. I'm not as confident this year. They're wrong about CMC tho. He did play last year.
“I called it last year last year on Monday Night football… Yeah, I’m gonna call it. I’m going with the #Vikings, they’re going to knock em off.”
— The Purple Persuasion (@TPPSkol) September 12, 2024
-@KyleRudolph picking purple to start the season 2-0.
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“A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't." - Tom Waits
Yah, after seeing em vs Jets, I'm not as confident playing em this year.
For us? I think we're better on D vs y.ago and better at running-back. '
But we have Darnold now, no Addison/TJH and I'm not sure our WR 3 and 4 can pick-up a lot of the slack?
I havent put down any $ on this one yet. Tempted to take SF and give the 5.5 pts.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
I'm just not that confident.
What I saw against the Jets was a thorough man-handling by the 49ers.
We may be better than the Jets, but Sunday will be a huge test of who we really are.
Honestly, I just don't know.
Please God, just one Lombardi before I die.
The Jets aren't that good. They won't make the playoffs this year. The Vikings are better than a lot of people think. If the Vikings can stop the run, they'll beat SF again.
It's a new season. They are on a short week. The Vikings need to be aggressive and attack the ball. Wear them out so they are tired in the 4th quarter. Force some turnovers. I think Flores will be able to rattle Purdy and limit their offense.
That would be enough to win it. It's on the defense and I think they can do it.
I respect SF but don't fear them. I cede this game to no one. I'll take the Vikings to win!
Each year is unto itself, past performance does not guarantee future results. We know how good the 49ers are, we don't know yet what we have with the 2024 version of the Vikings. Tough sledding for Minnesota methinks.
The Jets defense could not tackle to save a life, it was absolutely ridiculous. Their offense needs work too. The Vikings have more speed on defense this year which helps. I feel better about the running backs. Missing Hock and Addison is huge. They need to go hurry up. Our IOL is still an issue. Quick plays and decision making will be key
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. — Robin Williams
Not sure why the sports media is all of a sudden jumping on the Vikings bandwagon for an upset this week.
It feels like an overreaction to them all thinking we're going to be bad and now all of a sudden we're good enough to knock off one of the top teams in the NFC?
I'm not expecting a win this week. I liked what I saw out of Darnold and said before the season started, we'll be better than Vegas's prediction because KOC would get the most out of Darnold and our defense would be much better with the guys we added and our core group being in Year 2 of Flores school of defense.
I think we can be competitive and maybe we get the proverbial lucky bounces, but I'm predicting a loss. 49ers are a good football team.
MaroonBells wrote:
I predicted the Vikings would win last year, too. It was the only game I actually put money on all season, and I won a nice little chunk'a'change. I'm not as confident this year. They're wrong about CMC tho. He did play last year.https://x.com/TPPSkol/status/1834291231536316829
I don’t think Deebo played last year.
I don't think he did either.
CMC has been ruled out, but I think they'll be just fine with Deebo taking some snaps at rb and with their other guys running the ball.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
What a dick. I read the hed and dek and thought, oh good, we're going to hear an honest, objective take on Darnold by the man who's been studying him all week...the pluses...the minuses.
Sorensen does nothing but praise Darnold. Unsatisfied, the writer inserts his own agenda.
https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/news/49ers-dc-nick-sorensen-gives-an-honest-assessment-of-sam-darnold-01j7nxvbzz56
“A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't." - Tom Waits
JimmyinSD wrote:Not surprised. Darnold has a lot of people in the sports media rooting for him, I think Sam is a good dude and the hype this week has been strong. If CMC is ruled out for San Fran, I can see it getting to 4.5.
spread is down to 5 points....
MaroonBells wrote:The writer is from Santa Clara and has been covering the 49ers for awhile, so he's biased. And SI.com loves these homer like fan takes to get the shit stirred. He has another article out there slamming Darnold earlier. Here's another one you'll like from him: https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/news/how-the-49ers-will-expose-minnestoa-vikings-quarterback-sam-darnold-01j7nw091r78 [hr]
What a dick. I read the hed and dek and thought, oh good, we're going to hear an honest, objective take on Darnold by the man who's been studying him all week...the pluses...the minuses. Sorensen does nothing but praise Darnold. Unsatisfied, the writer inserts his own agenda. https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/news/49ers-dc-nick-sorensen-gives-an-honest-assessment-of-sam-darnold-01j7nxvbzz56
StickierBuns wrote:Just saw it at 4.5 with about half the Vegas betting sites this morning.
Not surprised. Darnold has a lot of people in the sports media rooting for him, I think Sam is a good dude and the hype this week has been strong. If CMC is ruled out for San Fran, I can see it getting to 4.5.
MAD GAINZ wrote:
Not sure why the sports media is all of a sudden jumping on the Vikings bandwagon for an upset this week.It feels like an overreaction to them all thinking we're going to be bad and now all of a sudden we're good enough to knock off one of the top teams in the NFC?
I'm not expecting a win this week. I liked what I saw out of Darnold and said before the season started, we'll be better than Vegas's prediction because KOC would get the most out of Darnold and our defense would be much better with the guys we added and our core group being in Year 2 of Flores school of defense.
I think we can be competitive and maybe we get the proverbial lucky bounces, but I'm predicting a loss. 49ers are a good football team.
Well... I was right that the Vikings are better than the sports media thought they'd be prior to the start of the season.
But... I was really wrong on how I thought this game would go. Statement win by the Vikings against the reigning Super Bowl representatives in the NFC.
Without those two turnovers deep in 49ers territory, this would have been a blowout.
This has the feelings of a fun season!
BOOM
MAD GAINZ wrote:
Well... I was right that the Vikings are better than the sports media thought they'd be prior to the start of the season.
But... I was really wrong on how I thought this game would go. Statement win by the Vikings against the reigning Super Bowl representatives in the NFC.
Without those two turnovers deep in 49ers territory, this would have been a blowout.
This has the feelings of a fun season!
BOOM
Vikings are almost always better than their fans and the sports media thinks.
“A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't." - Tom Waits
I agree Sticky, legit win...
Fingers crossed Turner is going to be ok.
We really need Addison and TJH back too.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
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