Looking ahead
If the Vikings beat the Dolphins on the Sunday to go 5-1, they could go 6-5 the rest of the way and still finish 11-6. What's more, among the remaining games, there is only one more game in which they will likely be underdogs (in Buffalo) and one other where they might be (in Green Bay). Unless things change a lot (and they could), the Vikings will be favored in at least 9 of their remaining 11 games.
That's the encouraging part about these early season wins. It gives the team some wiggle room to navigate a rough stretch, potential injuries, etc. Those typically happen whether it's a bad game or two or a bad month. Maybe we've hit ours early and found ways to get wins?
Regardless, it would be sweet for the Vikings to make the playoffs in Year 1 under O'Connell... 1) for the player buy-in and 2) it would validate the culture change and coaching style.
This is what I have been saying and most doubted. There is enough talent to weather the storm of a new staff to win a lot of games early in the schedule.
Realistically if we beat Miami, we should be able to AT WORST split with Arizona (at HOME) at Washington. I believe this team wins all 3 of those games, again, there is a lot of talent on this team that continues to gel week by week.
7-1 going to Buffalo is a legit possibility
Split the Buffalo Dallas back to back and you are 8-2 with
Jets, Patriots, Colts, Giants at home (win 3 out of 4)
Green Bay, Detroit, Chicago on the road (wins 2 out 3)
Get through this next stretch of 3 games where we should win, 3-0, this is an 11 win team barring any major injuries. I believe this team gets better over the year, defense feels more comfortable and stops thinking so much, offense continues to gel (comfort to open up the playbook)
Now, you've gone & jinxed us!
I have learned a lot of things as a long time Vikings fan. I never ever count chickens before they hatch, and I only look ahead to the next game, quarter, or play!
@"jargomcfargo" said: I have learned a lot of things as a long time Vikings fan. I never ever count chickens before they hatch, and I only look ahead to the next game, quarter, or play!^^^ This
@"jargomcfargo" said: I have learned a lot of things as a long time Vikings fan. I never ever count chickens before they hatch, and I only look ahead to the next game, quarter, or play!Well that's the great thing about being a fan. None of that matters. Besides, I'm more in the KOC school when it comes to superstition. Don't be afraid to talk about it. If you avoid it, if you fear it, you give it power it doesn't deserve.
Edit: Except Sticky. Sticky can't say shit. He wields a power unknown to mere mortals.
@"MaroonBells" said:Yup. we can talk about whatever and it has no effect. So to each his own.@"jargomcfargo" said: I have learned a lot of things as a long time Vikings fan. I never ever count chickens before they hatch, and I only look ahead to the next game, quarter, or play! Well that's the great thing about being a fan. None of that matters. Besides, I'm more in the KOC school when it comes to superstition. Don't be afraid to talk about it. If you avoid it, if you fear it, you give it power it doesn't deserve.
@"greediron" said:Doesn't work that way for me. I jinx them and Lucy continues to pull the ball away every time so far! Every friggen' time!@"MaroonBells" said:Yup. we can talk about whatever and it has no effect. So to each his own.@"jargomcfargo" said: I have learned a lot of things as a long time Vikings fan. I never ever count chickens before they hatch, and I only look ahead to the next game, quarter, or play! Well that's the great thing about being a fan. None of that matters. Besides, I'm more in the KOC school when it comes to superstition. Don't be afraid to talk about it. If you avoid it, if you fear it, you give it power it doesn't deserve.
16-1 is what I’m saying! Then host the playoffs in the best stadium ever, and win the Super Bowl. Millions of Vikings fan can finally die happy!
@"Riphawkins" said: 16-1 is what I’m saying! Then host the playoffs in the best stadium ever, and win the Super Bowl.Well, I guess I am dying sometime before 2/12/2023 then. I am dying before the Vikes win the Lombardi, it's written in the stars.Millions of Vikings fan can finally die happy!
@"1VikesFan" said:Bull effing *^%#. we are going to win and win big and celebrate years before we die!!!!!@"Riphawkins" said: 16-1 is what I’m saying! Then host the playoffs in the best stadium ever, and win the Super Bowl.Millions of Vikings fan can finally die happy!Well, I guess I am dying sometime before 2/12/2023 then. I am dying before the Vikes win the Lombardi, it's written in the stars.
@"Bullazin" said:LOL. Hope you're right, would complete what's been a pretty good life so far.@"1VikesFan" said:Bull effing *^%#. we are going to win and win big and celebrate years before we die!!!!!@"Riphawkins" said: 16-1 is what I’m saying! Then host the playoffs in the best stadium ever, and win the Super Bowl.Millions of Vikings fan can finally die happy!Well, I guess I am dying sometime before 2/12/2023 then. I am dying before the Vikes win the Lombardi, it's written in the stars.
Apparently you forgot your Bible verses:. "Talking big shit goeth before the fall.".
- Vikings 3:11
@"MaroonBells" said:@"jargomcfargo" said: I have learned a lot of things as a long time Vikings fan. I never ever count chickens before they hatch, and I only look ahead to the next game, quarter, or play! Well that's the great thing about being a fan. None of that matters. Besides, I'm more in the KOC school when it comes to superstition. Don't be afraid to talk about it. If you avoid it, if you fear it, you give it power it doesn't deserve.Edit: Except Sticky. Sticky can't say shit. He wields a power unknown to mere mortals.
I'm still learning about my superpower. Please be patient as I understand best how to utilize this to serve good and not evil.
I can enjoy the ride/be happy with the record to-date along with some of the decisions the HC and KAM have made. It's promising in October and I'd love it to look promising in December.
When they consistently make the post season, win games they historically haven't (i.e. Jets, @ Lamblow, @ Soldier Field, On Prime time etc.) I may start thinking things are very different now.
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