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Since 2002, when the league expanded and reorganized into eight divisions, the rate of teams making the playoffs after a 0-2 start is even lower (14 out of 133 teams, 11 percent).

Sep 18, 2018

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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At least we know early in the season how this will play out. I remember thinking there wouldn't be a season due to Covid. 

I'm not sure which is worse; this or no season at all. Hmmm.

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@"Nichelle" said: At least we know early in the season how this will play out. I remember thinking there wouldn't be a season due to Covid. 

I'm not sure which is worse; this or no season at all. Hmmm.



Thats a very good question. Looks like we might have to suffer football wise this year, hope for a bounce-back 21.

5 or 6 wins would not be a minor step-back/mini-rebuild, that's for sure.

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@"Nichelle" said: At least we know early in the season how this will play out. I remember thinking there wouldn't be a season due to Covid. 

I'm not sure which is worse; this or no season at all. Hmmm.


It's clearly a rebuild. I guess it's preseason for 2021. 

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@"Vikergirl" said:
@"Nichelle" said: At least we know early in the season how this will play out. I remember thinking there wouldn't be a season due to Covid. 

I'm not sure which is worse; this or no season at all. Hmmm.


It's clearly a rebuild. I guess it's preseason for 2021. 


Before the Bye:

Titans
@Houston
@Seattle
Atlanta

That's not promising with how they're currently playing, scheming and game-planning. 

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#5 · Sep 20, 2:17 PM
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they stink

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With my zero expectations now fully met, I am going to make the choice to enjoy the NFL season. 2020 sucks too much otherwise to approach it differently. The positive? We didn't pay for season tickets this year!! YES!

Tuning in now to Ravens v Texans. And I hope the Sunday night game (Patriots/Seahawks) is a good one.  

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#7 · Sep 20, 2:30 PM
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Don't they suck every other year under Zimmer? Guess we should have seen this coming.

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#8 · Sep 20, 3:02 PM
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PFF.com says the Vikings are the worst team in the league so far....easily.

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@"StickyBun" said: PFF.com says the Vikings are the worst team in the league so far....easily.
Maybe they really will get a shot @ Lawrence...
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@"Nichelle" said: With my zero expectations now fully met, I am going to make the choice to enjoy the NFL season. 2020 sucks too much otherwise to approach it differently. The positive? We didn't pay for season tickets this year!! YES!

Tuning in now to Ravens v Texans. And I hope the Sunday night game (Patriots/Seahawks) is a good one.  


I am so not bothered by the Patriots with Cam Newton. I like Russell Wilson too. 

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@"Nichelle" said: At least we know early in the season how this will play out. I remember thinking there wouldn't be a season due to Covid. 

I'm not sure which is worse; this or no season at all. Hmmm.


Just for a shot of optimism... how is this even a question? I've had a blast all day. It's Sunday in the fall. The Vikings suck, but you get to watch football!

Enjoy it. This is the most normal life has felt since before the quarantine orders.

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@"KingBash" said:
@"Nichelle" said: At least we know early in the season how this will play out. I remember thinking there wouldn't be a season due to Covid. 

I'm not sure which is worse; this or no season at all. Hmmm.


Just for a shot of optimism... how is this even a question? I've had a blast all day. It's Sunday in the fall. The Vikings suck, but you get to watch football!

Enjoy it. This is the most normal life has felt since before the quarantine orders.



See my later post just a bit further down the page. It's a question with an answer that depends on how one chooses to approach it. 

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@"Nichelle" said:
@"KingBash" said:
@"Nichelle" said: At least we know early in the season how this will play out. I remember thinking there wouldn't be a season due to Covid. 

I'm not sure which is worse; this or no season at all. Hmmm.


Just for a shot of optimism... how is this even a question? I've had a blast all day. It's Sunday in the fall. The Vikings suck, but you get to watch football!

Enjoy it. This is the most normal life has felt since before the quarantine orders.



See my later post just a bit further down the page. It's a question with an answer that depends on how one chooses to approach it. 


 :s  I saw it after I posted that... good call.

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@"Vikergirl" said:
@"Nichelle" said: With my zero expectations now fully met, I am going to make the choice to enjoy the NFL season. 2020 sucks too much otherwise to approach it differently. The positive? We didn't pay for season tickets this year!! YES!

Tuning in now to Ravens v Texans. And I hope the Sunday night game (Patriots/Seahawks) is a good one.  


I am so not bothered by the Patriots with Cam Newton. I like Russell Wilson too. 


I agree! I've always enjoyed watching Cam. Never thought I would see him as a Patriot but I'll take it. And I like watching Wilson and the Seahawks when they aren't playing the Vikings. Win/Win tonight!

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@"KingBash" said:
@"Nichelle" said:
@"KingBash" said:
@"Nichelle" said: At least we know early in the season how this will play out. I remember thinking there wouldn't be a season due to Covid. 

I'm not sure which is worse; this or no season at all. Hmmm.


Just for a shot of optimism... how is this even a question? I've had a blast all day. It's Sunday in the fall. The Vikings suck, but you get to watch football!

Enjoy it. This is the most normal life has felt since before the quarantine orders.



See my later post just a bit further down the page. It's a question with an answer that depends on how one chooses to approach it. 


 :s  I saw it after I posted that... good call.


All good. I was in a mini-funk but it didn't last too long. Just had to remind myself that my love of football isn't based solely on the Vikings *and* the world is crazy right now. Take a little joy whenever and wherever you find it. You've totally got the right attitude  =)

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@"purplefaithful" said:
Since 2002, when the league expanded and reorganized into eight divisions, the rate of teams making the playoffs after a 0-2 start is even lower (14 out of 133 teams, 11 percent).

Sep 18, 2018




Yea but they’ve expanded the playoffs this season... B) 

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#17 · Sep 20, 9:17 PM
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Great game tonight - I was really hoping for that Cam comeback. So close!

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#18 · Sep 20, 9:31 PM
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11% may be closer to our chances of winning a game this year. 

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@"purplefaithful" said:
@"StickyBun" said: PFF.com says the Vikings are the worst team in the league so far....easily.
Maybe they really will get a shot @ Lawrence...



NO, they will win two or three meaningless games at the end.

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So what the hell happened? Wasn't able to watch the game, but watched the highlights this morning. I saw the OL, especially Samia and Dozier, getting beat easily. I saw uncharacteristically terrible throws by Cousins...a ball behind a receiver that was tipped and intercepted, a ball to a double covered Thielen that was intercepted, when Bisi was open underneath. I saw a defense that couldn't stop the run, even late in the game, when they knew the Colts were going to run. 

If it were one thing, you could say fix that thing. But the alarming thing is that it's a half dozen things. And with the Titans, Texans, Seahawks, Falcons and Packers coming up, there won't be a real chance to stop the bleeding. 

So with the Jags looking good, and most of the other 0-2 teams with QBs already (Burrow, Darnold, Deshaun) might the Vikings seriously consider tanking for Trevor? 

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