Vikings at Falcons

This will be my first game of the year I won't be able to see. I'll be in Charleston, SC as my high school buddy is retiring from the Air Force reserves and my wife and I will be flying in for his retirement ceremony. I'll be speaking briefly and there'll be some high ranking dudes there so it should be cool. 

I'll be sneaking peaks on my phone of the score. I fully expect to be purchasing a #16 jersey on NFL.com by the end of Sunday.  B)

@"StickyBun" said: This will be my first game of the year I won't be able to see. I'll be in Charleston, SC as my high school buddy is retiring from the Air Force reserves and my wife and I will be flying in for his retirement ceremony. I'll be speaking briefly and there'll be some high ranking dudes there so it should be cool. 

I'll be sneaking peaks on my phone of the score. I fully expect to be purchasing a #16 jersey on NFL.com by the end of Sunday.  B)

This game will be shown in the entire state of South Carolina on FOX at 1:00 so if you're close to a tv?

In addition to the Ticket, I have NFL+ which is really great for situations that you have to miss a game or just want to watch the replay.  As soon as the game is over there is a full version with no commercials and then usually by later in the evening there is a 35 minute condensed version. 

my young adult kids will be there, 5 rows behind Vike bench.  (seatgeek>>ticketmaster, btw)

This map is helpful for Sunday planning. 
 https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2023&wk=9 

I see the Falcons are starting Heinicke Sunday…

@"Kentis" said: I see the Falcons are starting Heinicke Sunday…

We're +4.5 right now and I think we cover, if not win outright. If they run it down our throats that goes out the window but the run defense has improved quite a bit lately. I also think Heinike >> Ridder so that might be a challenge, but I have faith in the team to get this one done for some reason. Joseph making his kicks will be big.

I honestly can't predict this game because my wishful thinking for Hall is probably getting in the way a bit. Atlanta isn't a shit team. Really hard to say. I see a lot of optimism from Viking's fans all over the Internet and not sure its warranted. Not yet anyway. 

Hawks are gritty in the trenches. losing Jarrett really sets them back, but with Kirk and JJ out we should be dogs.  

A competent Hall performance will make it competitive.  We are due for a QB to surprise us in a good way. Keenum, Wade Wilson, Brad Johnson,  that cant be all our good QB surprises for 60 years 

I so want us to win, and see the start of the "Jaran Hall of Famer" career, but I'm just too old/crusty to really believe that will happen.  I think Jaran will show his inexperience, as most mortal humuns would in his position, and struggle to lead the team to scores.  I expect the offense won't put up more than 13 points or so, and that won't be enough.I hope I'm wrong, but expecting this rookie to come out with a road win in his first NFL start just seems unrealistic to me.Good luck, kid, I'm rooting for you though - SKOL!

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"Kentis" said: I see the Falcons are starting Heinicke Sunday…

I think Heinicke, Hall and Keenum are similar QBs in terms of stature. But while Heinicke and Keenum are career backups, Hall has the arm and accuracy to eventually be an NFL starter. Long way to go though. 

I believe this game will come down to turnovers. Team’s w/ a +2 turnover ratio win like 83% of the time! Let’s go take it away Vikes…! 

a lot of the talk after last week was about Will Levis's outstanding performance in his first start.... who was he facing,  none other that the same falcons defense that Hall will be facing this week for his first nfl start.... JH has got this.

Turnover battle, how well Hall is prepared, and KOC's ability to play call and keep him in favorable situations will decide this game will be huge.

I hope they use Dobbs for a few plays to let him use his legs.

 4-0 without JJ would be weird. But I think it's gonna work out that way.

@"Mattyman" said: Turnover battle, how well Hall is prepared, and KOC's ability to play call and keep him in favorable situations will decide this game will be huge.

I hope they use Dobbs for a few plays to let him use his legs.

 4-0 without JJ would be weird. But I think it's gonna work out that way.

@"JimmyinSD" said: a lot of the talk after last week was about Will Levis's outstanding performance in his first start.... who was he facing,  none other that the same falcons defense that Hall will be facing this week for his first nfl start.... JH has got this.

Grady Jarrett was hurt last week and is now out for the year. Their top 10-ish run defense won't be the same without him. Sounds like Drake London is questionable with a groin as well. Didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and there's literally nothing else in that WR room. 

One thing I don't like is AJ Terrell. He's one of the best corners in the NFL and Addison will likely see a lot of him. 

My concern is that the offense is going to have to be predictable and conservative with Hall. Much easier to gameplan for. There's no doubt Atlanta should be favored to win. If KOC thinks he can take the training wheels off Hall for 10 plays or so, might make it interesting. 

@"StickyBun" said: My concern is that the offense is going to have to be predictable and conservative with Hall. Much easier to gameplan for. There's no doubt Atlanta should be favored to win. If KOC thinks he can take the training wheels off Hall for 10 plays or so, might make it interesting. 

But how many will Hall make? I'm not sure I take the training wheels off just yet. Just win and worry about that later. I think we get Nailor back this week.