If Mattison hits the hole, game over....

Yeah, I saw that. The hole was there and Matty missed it. I don't think that makes it the right call though.

You kick the three, you have a 90% of making it and you force Russ to drive 75 yards with his best hope of tying the game. And he needs a TD AND a 2 point conversion to do it. You go for it and you run the risk of the above happening, some sort of mistake. And then you give Seattle the ball back after a huge emotional stop, giving the ball back to Russ with a chance to not tie, but win the game with one throw. He kinda digs that. 

I'm not going to dwell on it, because it wasn't an obvious call. It could've gone either way. But that whole drive I was thinking, wow, the Vikings are playing really well and we're so lucky to have Mattison, but there's too much time left, it would be a shame if we gave Seattle the ball back with a chance to win it. And I guess that's what Zimmer was thinking. Get the TD and Seattle can't win it. 

We found a way...Still, fun game. Probably the most fun I've had watching a game in a long, long time. 

I don't have a problem with the decision but you could drive a truck through the hole to the right that Matteson missed.

Meantime defensive genius Mike Zimmer can't figure a way to keep them from going 95 yards in a minute and a half.

Agreed. However, with the game on the line you choose to run to the right side which involves Samia? If you're going to run it you have to run it to the left as Samia was owned all night long and gets hardly any push

@"Hawkvike25" said: Agreed. However, with the game on the line you choose to run to the right side which involves Samia? If you're going to run it you have to run it to the left as Samia was owned all night long and gets hardly any push

@"StickyBun" said:

@"Hawkvike25" said: Agreed. However, with the game on the line you choose to run to the right side which involves Samia? If you're going to run it you have to run it to the left as Samia was owned all night long and gets hardly any push

But there was a massive hole there. They surprised them by running it to the right and the win was right there for the taking. I guess I don't get your point when a truck-sized hole was there in crunch time so what does it matter where they ran, the opportunity to win was there for Mattison and the Vikings.

It was the right call, sadly it didn't work out. Anyone blaming Zimmer is just doing so either because they had already made up their mind that they want him gone, or are just frustrated and can't see the forest for the trees right now.

This team lost two close games in the final minute to a team that's 5-0 now, and another that was in last year's AFC title game. Right now it is what it is. Hopefully we can rebound vs the Falcons next week. After that it's the bye week, a huge game vs the Packers right out of the break, and then a bit of a run with average to below average teams after them.

@"PurpleCrush" said: It was the right call, sadly it didn't work out. Anyone blaming Zimmer is just doing so either because they had already made up their mind that they want him gone, or are just frustrated and can't see the forest for the trees right now.

This team lost two close games in the final minute to a team that's 5-0 now, and another that was in last year's AFC title game. Right now it is what it is. Hopefully we can rebound vs the Falcons next week. After that it's the bye week, a huge game vs the Packers right out of the break, and then a bit of a run with average to below average teams after them.

My frustration is Zimmer's inability to compete for 4 quarters vs good teams. We havent beat the packers in a while, same goes for the bears, and constantly look lost vs good teams (playoff game vs NO last year was fun). I'm tired of the same story, especially when the offense has been pretty damn good the last 3 games. I always was a Zimmer backer, but I can't do it this year. I know not having Pierce and Hunter sucks, but other teams have injuries and people backing out too.

I don't think firing Zimmer right now is the best decision, but if we continue down this path all season long then I am open to exploring another solution.

@"Hawkvike25" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: It was the right call, sadly it didn't work out. Anyone blaming Zimmer is just doing so either because they had already made up their mind that they want him gone, or are just frustrated and can't see the forest for the trees right now.

This team lost two close games in the final minute to a team that's 5-0 now, and another that was in last year's AFC title game. Right now it is what it is. Hopefully we can rebound vs the Falcons next week. After that it's the bye week, a huge game vs the Packers right out of the break, and then a bit of a run with average to below average teams after them.

Genuinely interested in why Zimmer isn't to blame here. My frustration lies in the fact that the Vikes have lost 3 games this year where they led either at halftime or after the first quarter. I think since Zimmer arrived they have the best record or top 5 record when either is the case. The defense looked great in the first half, but once again they failed to be consistent and gave up 27 in the second half and a 94 yard gw drive too.

My frustration is Zimmer's inability to compete for 4 quarters vs good teams. We havent beat the packers in a while, same goes for the bears, and constantly look lost vs good teams (playoff game vs NO last year was fun). I'm tired of the same story, especially when the offense has been pretty damn good the last 3 games. I always was a Zimmer backer, but I can't do it this year. I know not having Pierce and Hunter sucks, but other teams have injuries and people backing out too.

I don't think firing Zimmer right now is the best decision, but if we continue down this path all season long then I am open to exploring another solution.

@"PurpleCrush" said:

@"Hawkvike25" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: It was the right call, sadly it didn't work out. Anyone blaming Zimmer is just doing so either because they had already made up their mind that they want him gone, or are just frustrated and can't see the forest for the trees right now.

This team lost two close games in the final minute to a team that's 5-0 now, and another that was in last year's AFC title game. Right now it is what it is. Hopefully we can rebound vs the Falcons next week. After that it's the bye week, a huge game vs the Packers right out of the break, and then a bit of a run with average to below average teams after them.

Genuinely interested in why Zimmer isn't to blame here. My frustration lies in the fact that the Vikes have lost 3 games this year where they led either at halftime or after the first quarter. I think since Zimmer arrived they have the best record or top 5 record when either is the case. The defense looked great in the first half, but once again they failed to be consistent and gave up 27 in the second half and a 94 yard gw drive too.

My frustration is Zimmer's inability to compete for 4 quarters vs good teams. We havent beat the packers in a while, same goes for the bears, and constantly look lost vs good teams (playoff game vs NO last year was fun). I'm tired of the same story, especially when the offense has been pretty damn good the last 3 games. I always was a Zimmer backer, but I can't do it this year. I know not having Pierce and Hunter sucks, but other teams have injuries and people backing out too.

I don't think firing Zimmer right now is the best decision, but if we continue down this path all season long then I am open to exploring another solution.

Because Zimmer didn't throw the INT or fumble the ball in the pocket, leading to two scores for Seattle which turned the tide. And as previously mentioned, if Mattison gets that 1 yard, game over. Or if Dantzer doesn't lose track of the ball on the sidelines on that last drive, maybe that seals the game. My point is find me something to truly blame Zimmer for losing this game. Hell, most people thought the defense would get run off the field all game long, but he and the staff had a great game-plan and it almost led to a win.

I get the fact that people are frustrated, but sometimes it really is something like a bounce of the ball that determines the outcome of a game and not X's and O's. 

If Mattison cuts right, he walks into the end zone -- absolutely.  But when you need such a short pick up, backs (particularly the "pound it" backs) are told never to turn their shoulders parallel to the LOS.  As much as I hated the outcome and wished he had made the cut, I can understand it.  If Ham goes lower and makes an effective block, its a first down as well, so plenty of "what ifs".

@"Hawkvike25" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said:

@"Hawkvike25" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: It was the right call, sadly it didn't work out. Anyone blaming Zimmer is just doing so either because they had already made up their mind that they want him gone, or are just frustrated and can't see the forest for the trees right now.

This team lost two close games in the final minute to a team that's 5-0 now, and another that was in last year's AFC title game. Right now it is what it is. Hopefully we can rebound vs the Falcons next week. After that it's the bye week, a huge game vs the Packers right out of the break, and then a bit of a run with average to below average teams after them.

Genuinely interested in why Zimmer isn't to blame here. My frustration lies in the fact that the Vikes have lost 3 games this year where they led either at halftime or after the first quarter. I think since Zimmer arrived they have the best record or top 5 record when either is the case. The defense looked great in the first half, but once again they failed to be consistent and gave up 27 in the second half and a 94 yard gw drive too.

My frustration is Zimmer's inability to compete for 4 quarters vs good teams. We havent beat the packers in a while, same goes for the bears, and constantly look lost vs good teams (playoff game vs NO last year was fun). I'm tired of the same story, especially when the offense has been pretty damn good the last 3 games. I always was a Zimmer backer, but I can't do it this year. I know not having Pierce and Hunter sucks, but other teams have injuries and people backing out too.

I don't think firing Zimmer right now is the best decision, but if we continue down this path all season long then I am open to exploring another solution.

Because Zimmer didn't throw the INT or fumble the ball in the pocket, leading to two scores for Seattle which turned the tide. And as previously mentioned, if Mattison gets that 1 yard, game over. Or if Dantzer doesn't lose track of the ball on the sidelines on that last drive, maybe that seals the game. My point is find me something to truly blame Zimmer for losing this game. Hell, most people thought the defense would get run off the field all game long, but he and the staff had a great game-plan and it almost led to a win.

I get the fact that people are frustrated, but sometimes it really is something like a bounce of the ball that determines the outcome of a game and not X's and O's. 

Well yeah, players make all of the plays, but these aren't new issues. It's always something. I get where you're going, but at some point in time you have to think of how many times we have experienced these types of things in the last 6 years. Boneheaded plays and turnovers seem to be a more common theme the last two years.

It's so sad when you're up 5 with two minutes to play and you know Seattle is coming down to score and win the game. It was the same thing vs the Titans and the Chiefs last year. My confidence in Zimmer's defense is just no longer there, no matter how you look at it.

If's and Buttz, bad teams find ways to lose.

Zimmers defense aint anywhere near what it used to be. My goodness, look at the line-up last night. 

Frankly, they played as well as that level of athletes can be expected, damn near anyways. That's a B line-up if I ever saw one sans YN, Kendricks and the S's. Shout out to Wilson the line-backer last night too. 

Zimmer made the call at the end of the game I would not have. It cost him the game. That staff is either dumb, outsmarts themselves or snake bit at the biggest moments over the years.

I'm finie with zimmie. Not just because of last night, but the whole body of work and decision making over the 7 years. 2 playoff wins in 7 years, meh. 

Keeping him this year was a no brainer. But the time is coming quickly for a new staff, qb and system.

@"PurpleCrush" said: It was the right call, sadly it didn't work out. Anyone blaming Zimmer is just doing so either because they had already made up their mind that they want him gone, or are just frustrated and can't see the forest for the trees right now.

This team lost two close games in the final minute to a team that's 5-0 now, and another that was in last year's AFC title game. Right now it is what it is. Hopefully we can rebound vs the Falcons next week. After that it's the bye week, a huge game vs the Packers right out of the break, and then a bit of a run with average to below average teams after them.

@"comet52" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: It was the right call, sadly it didn't work out. Anyone blaming Zimmer is just doing so either because they had already made up their mind that they want him gone, or are just frustrated and can't see the forest for the trees right now.

This team lost two close games in the final minute to a team that's 5-0 now, and another that was in last year's AFC title game. Right now it is what it is. Hopefully we can rebound vs the Falcons next week. After that it's the bye week, a huge game vs the Packers right out of the break, and then a bit of a run with average to below average teams after them.

There's still a Zimmer believer amidst the smoking wreckage of this franchise... 

@"comet52" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: It was the right call, sadly it didn't work out. Anyone blaming Zimmer is just doing so either because they had already made up their mind that they want him gone, or are just frustrated and can't see the forest for the trees right now.

This team lost two close games in the final minute to a team that's 5-0 now, and another that was in last year's AFC title game. Right now it is what it is. Hopefully we can rebound vs the Falcons next week. After that it's the bye week, a huge game vs the Packers right out of the break, and then a bit of a run with average to below average teams after them.

There's still a Zimmer believer amidst the smoking wreckage of this franchise... 

I don't know Sticky...

1/4 is pretty close to stinking pooh.

They say a team is as good as it's record, not how close they lose how many games...

@"purplefaithful" said: I don't know Sticky...

1/4 is pretty close to stinking pooh.

They say a team is as good as it's record, not how close they lose how many games...

@"StickyBun" said:

@"purplefaithful" said: I don't know Sticky...

1/4 is pretty close to stinking pooh.

They say a team is as good as it's record, not how close they lose how many games...

It ain't great, that's for sure. but the teams the Vikings have lost to are 16-2 combined. Just sayin'. But 'smoking wreckage' is saved for teams like the Jets. 

The Vikings are so, so close to having a three game winning streak.  It's just not in the cards this year.  If they're going to suffer growing pains with a young team, this is the year to do it. 

@"PurpleCrush" said:

@"comet52" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: It was the right call, sadly it didn't work out. Anyone blaming Zimmer is just doing so either because they had already made up their mind that they want him gone, or are just frustrated and can't see the forest for the trees right now.

This team lost two close games in the final minute to a team that's 5-0 now, and another that was in last year's AFC title game. Right now it is what it is. Hopefully we can rebound vs the Falcons next week. After that it's the bye week, a huge game vs the Packers right out of the break, and then a bit of a run with average to below average teams after them.

There's still a Zimmer believer amidst the smoking wreckage of this franchise... 

You know what? You're absolutely right. If only I can harken back to the memories of Mike Tice, or those of Brad Childress, hell, even Leslie Frazier to make me realize how good we had it so that we can finally get rid of this 7 year dumpster fire...oh wait. 

That fair weather you're enjoying must be really good for the mind and soul. 

On a more serious note, my only gripe is the inability for this franchise to find a true franchise QB, cuz Kirk ain't it.