Thielen rolls ankle, Diggs DNP 2nd straight practice
Diggs is just an illness, so I'm not overly concerned about that. But Thielen left practice after hurting his ankle. Meanwhile, 49ers have a fully healthy roster. Good. Game will be more evenly matched now.
“A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't." - Tom Waits
I've been waiting for some word of severity. If he's gimpy and slowed because of it or can't play at all then all I can do is shake my head. Just when he's gotten back to Form and a huge need for Saturday and.... :s
Well, we do have plenty of practice playing without Thielen...
Without Thielen, our chances - already slim - really take a nose dive. This offense FINALLY started clicking again Sunday with a healthy line up.
According to Reddit, early reports aren't good.
I hope the ankle is not too bad. I read that Diggs has the flu. Sending some positive and healing vibes to the guys.
@"MaroonBells" said: Diggs is just an illness, so I'm not overly concerned about that. But Thielen left practice after hurting his ankle. Meanwhile, 49ers have a fully healthy roster. Good. Game will be more evenly matched now.https://twitter.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/1215024120431120386?s=20
Hook me up with whatever green you're smoking. San Fran has a better Offense AND a better Defense than NO. A team they hung twice as many points on in their dome as the Vikings did.
Better running game. More receiving weapons in terms of guys that can beat you deep. Way better Defensive Line and LBs.
Their only weaknesses are against the run and Jimmy G is untested, though he clearly can throw the ball much farther down field than Brees. They are also rested and completely healthy.
The Saints had a lot of areas for Minnesota to exploit that you and I pointed out before the game. San Francisco has less. If the Vikings can't get Cook going this will be an ass whooping.
@"FSUVike" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Diggs is just an illness, so I'm not overly concerned about that. But Thielen left practice after hurting his ankle. Meanwhile, 49ers have a fully healthy roster. Good. Game will be more evenly matched now.https://twitter.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/1215024120431120386?s=20
Hook me up with whatever green you're smoking. San Fran has a better Offense AND a better Defense than NO. A team they hung twice as many points on in their dome as the Vikings did.Better running game. More receiving weapons in terms of guys that can beat you deep. Way better Defensive Line and LBs.
Their only weaknesses are against the run and Jimmy G is untested, though he clearly can throw the ball much farther down field than Brees. They are also rested and completely healthy.
The Saints had a lot of areas for Minnesota to exploit that you and I pointed out before the game. San Francisco has less. If the Vikings can't get Cook going this will be an ass whooping.
Pretty sure that was sarcasm or false bravado meant to be funny.
Whew. I'm sort of concerned that Vikings fans were so sure that the team would lose in New Orleans that they're now swinging the opposite direction against a clearly better team.
I don't trust the CBs at all this game. The Sendejo Big Nickel and Griff/Hunter as DTs wrinkles aren't going to be nearly as effective, though I assume Zimmer will have different wrinkles.
And while there were a lot of encouraging signs on Offense they still only put up 20 in regulation. That won't cut it on Saturday.
On the positive side the running game should continue to produce. The 9ers best run stuffing DT is done for the year. That Line is a lot more about sacks than shutting down the run. The LBs and Safeties are.good, though. Especially Warner. He can really cover too. Sherman is still savvy and might be able to give Diggs some problems. Thielen is crucial.
@"Wetlander" said: If Thielen is out Saturday, that's a huge blow...I think it helps us.
Considering we had to travel 1,000 miles from NOLA to Mpls before traveling 2,000 miles to San Francisco...on a short week, practice without Diggs (and Hughes and Mack and Kearse), and without Stefanski tomorrow (who will hear at game time that he's the head coach of the Browns)...and now possibly be without Thielen for a game against the #1 seed who is suddenly COMPLETELY healthy, I think the 49ers could be a little overconfident and we'll kick their asses.
@"Ilovebigtd's" said: ive watched every single niner game. (live in the bay area and all my brothers/cousins love the niners)theyre not as impressive as people think. you guys will see.
Look at their schedule. It isn’t that impressive.
@"Ilovebigtd's" said: ive watched every single niner game. (live in the bay area and all my brothers/cousins love the niners)They seemed pretty impressive to me but I only watched one game. I hope you're right. Their fanbase (at least on their largest forum) seems to think they will be the super bowl champs this year. After reading posts describing the Vikings as "garbage", "trash" and Dalvin as "soft", I remembered why the ramblings of the fans really don't matter all that much.theyre not as impressive as people think. you guys will see.
@"bigbone62" said: Is Diggs truly ill or just pouting again?Yes, I'm sure he's just pouting.
@"Ilovebigtd's" said: ive watched every single niner game. (live in the bay area and all my brothers/cousins love the niners)theyre not as impressive as people think. you guys will see.
i live here as well, and my big concern is that they are getting Ford and some other stud back on D who have been out a lot of the season. thay make a huge difference in their pass rush. IloveBig titties, you listen to 95.7 The Game at all? and what part of the bay do you reside? Il East Bay through the tunnel in Moraga
@"A1Janitor" said:@"Ilovebigtd's" said: ive watched every single niner game. (live in the bay area and all my brothers/cousins love the niners)theyre not as impressive as people think. you guys will see.
Look at their schedule. It isn’t that impressive.
- 17DEC29AT49ERS 26SEAHAWKS 21
They played some tough games. They're the better team, but in the playoff games that doesn't always translate.@seahawks?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr">
@"Mattyman" said:@"A1Janitor" said:@"Ilovebigtd's" said: ive watched every single niner game. (live in the bay area and all my brothers/cousins love the niners)theyre not as impressive as people think. you guys will see.
Look at their schedule. It isn’t that impressive.
- 17DEC29AT49ERS 26SEAHAWKS 21
They played some tough games. They're the better team, but in the playoff games that doesn't always translate.@seahawks?icampaign=GC_schedule_rr">
Look at the whole year.
It is what it is injury-wise. Line it up and let's play ball.
Ford and Alexander coming back, potentially, could boost their D...
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