Vikings Chargers

One of them is gonna be 0-3 and outta the playoffs

Statistically, the Vikings D is not bad.

@"Mattyman" said: One of them is gonna be 0-3 and outta the playoffs

Well, not for Minnesota. Right now, they are only 1 game behind in the NFCN. The Vikings go 0-3, they'll only be 2 back at worst with 14 games to go. Haven't played anyone in the NFCN yet. Now it would probably mean they'd have to win the division to get into the playoffs, but its by no means over with in theory. 

I think Harrison Phillips has been playing OK, but none of them are really getting consistent pressure on the QB. In fact, the only front three worse than ours might be the Chargers. But saying the Vikings DL struggles to get pressure is a little misleading, considering Hunter leads the league in sacks. Sure, technically he's a LB but that's picking nits. 

I hate games like this. I think the Vikings are the better team and they're at home, but the Chargers are dangerous and they MUST win, just like us. They'll pull out all the stops to steal a W in USB. Can we stop them? 

Kinda reminds me of the Seattle game two years ago. Vikings started 0-2 with a ridiculous amount of WTF!s. FIVE false starts and FIVE holding penalties stifled the Vikings offense against the Bengals. Still the Vikings sent it to OT, where Dalvin "fumbled" near FG range. Week 2, Cards won by 1 point after their kicker made the longest FG in team history, and of course our guy missed a chip shot 37 yarder that would've won the game as time expired. 

After all that, we headed home to face a pretty good Seattle team. We were 2 pt dogs and pretty much dominated them. So here's hoping...

I have a gut feeling we win this one.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"Mattyman" said: One of them is gonna be 0-3 and outta the playoffs

Well, not for Minnesota. Right now, they are only 1 game behind in the NFCN. The Vikings go 0-3, they'll only be 2 back at worst with 14 games to go. Haven't played anyone in the NFCN yet. Now it would probably mean they'd have to win the division to get into the playoffs, but its by no means over with in theory. 

Statistically you're right....

Entering Week 3, it’s worth now looking at how often a team can start 0-3 and still make the playoffs. It’s an even more rare occurrence than the 0-2 turnaround, but it has happened. Dating back to 1979 NFL playoff expansion, six teams have accomplished the feat. The most recent team to do so was the Texans in 2018. They followed an 0-3 start with nine straight wins and finished the season 11-5 before losing in the Wild Card round to the Colts.

https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2022/9/25/23367142/nfl-playoffs-0-3-start-last-team-to-make-the-playoffs-2022-teams

As a fan I don't see the Vikings being #7 to do it.

Pretty terrible write up regarding the Chargers, no way they are close to #32, easily could be 2-0, lost a 2 point game to Miami in a game they were leading throughout most of it and the dropped an OT game to the Titans.  They are the better team and it will take our best performance to give a chance to win.  Chargers at least have a plan, we are all over the place and do not see this team going in the right direction.

@"JR44" said: Pretty terrible write up regarding the Chargers, no way they are close to #32, easily could be 2-0, lost a 2 point game to Miami in a game they were leading throughout most of it and the dropped an OT game to the Titans.  They are the better team and it will take our best performance to give a chance to win.  Chargers at least have a plan, we are all over the place and do not see this team going in the right direction.

Chargers are a wounded animal. Much like our Vikings who cant get out if their own way with terrible turnovers.  Both teams should be 2-0.   

If Bosa and Ekeler out could make a big difference for the good guys. 

@"JR44" said: Pretty terrible write up regarding the Chargers, no way they are close to #32, easily could be 2-0, lost a 2 point game to Miami in a game they were leading throughout most of it and the dropped an OT game to the Titans.  They are the better team and it will take our best performance to give a chance to win.  Chargers at least have a plan, we are all over the place and do not see this team going in the right direction.

They have a QB but I’m not sure I’d say they have a plan. Most of their fans want the coach fired and a huge part of their offense, Ekeler, is only signed through this season. Keenan Allen is still playing great but is getting older and their rookie WR can’t get on the field. They are good and I think will play the Vikings close but they have a lot of question marks moving forward.

Looks like the Vikings will be staring in the mirror on Sunday. AFC version of them, although the Chargers can run the ball.

@"JR44" said: Pretty terrible write up regarding the Chargers, no way they are close to #32, easily could be 2-0, lost a 2 point game to Miami in a game they were leading throughout most of it and the dropped an OT game to the Titans.  They are the better team and it will take our best performance to give a chance to win.  Chargers at least have a plan, we are all over the place and do not see this team going in the right direction.

They're just ranking defenses.  They have the worst ranked statistical defense.  It's not that hot of a take.  I assume you just misread the OP as ranking the whole team.

They have a plan?  Is it, stick with the worst HC in the NFL until you waste 10 years of Justin Herbert's career?  So far so good.

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@"Wetlander" said: I have a gut feeling we win this one.

I'm in that camp too.

Heading out for the game now, hope I leave that stadium happy :)

Injury notes from @NFLGameDay in Minnesota:#Chargers DE Joey Bosa, who’s questionable with a hamstring injury, will be active and the plan is to play him a little more than last week#Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw (ankle) will start; C Garrett Bradbury (back) is unlikely to go

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@"Wetlander" said: I have a gut feeling we win this one.

We have to. But so do they. That's why I hate games like this. Best game plan is going to win, and any mistake or two...or five is going to spell the difference. 

I just want to see a clean game by this team to see what they're capable of.

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"Wetlander" said: I have a gut feeling we win this one.

We have to. But so do they. That's why I hate games like this. Best game plan is going to win, and any mistake or two...or five is going to spell the difference. 

I just want to see a clean game by this team to see what they're capable of.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"Wetlander" said: I have a gut feeling we win this one.

We have to. But so do they. That's why I hate games like this. Best game plan is going to win, and any mistake or two...or five is going to spell the difference. 

I just want to see a clean game by this team to see what they're capable of.

Regardless, the winning needs to start today. No excuses. 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"Wetlander" said: I have a gut feeling we win this one.

We have to. But so do they. That's why I hate games like this. Best game plan is going to win, and any mistake or two...or five is going to spell the difference. 

I just want to see a clean game by this team to see what they're capable of.

Regardless, the winning needs to start today. No excuses. 

For which team?