How you feeling about Vikings chances Sunday night?

MaroonBells wrote:

Audrey Hepburn??

She and Sophia Loren were absolutely stunning women of their era.

StickierBuns wrote:

Quick snapshot: Vikings are confident going in, have something planned they feel really good about. Just need to execute. They know its 60 minutes of football. Uncle Sammy might open up a can on the Lions, prepare for aerial warfare from the boys in purple. Aggressive in situational football that 'isn't on video', both sides of the football. No other particulars, only generalities but that's the gist.

These are the games that separate the good teams and the great teams. If you want to be great, you need to be able to adjust to each opponent and show new looks when needed.

purplefaithful wrote:

Audrey Hepburn??

She and Sophia Loren were absolutely stunning women of their era.

Yep. The other day, my team at work did a zoom poll. One of the questions was Celebrity Crush. I have to admit, it was close between Alicia Vikander, Felicity Jones and Audrey Hepburn. But I went with Audrey. She was gorgeous in Roman Holiday in her 20s, but still beautiful into her 50s. Talented, whip smart, fluent in several languages, humanitarian....amazing woman.

StickierBuns wrote:

Quick snapshot: Vikings are confident going in, have something planned they feel really good about. Just need to execute. They know its 60 minutes of football. Uncle Sammy might open up a can on the Lions, prepare for aerial warfare from the boys in purple. Aggressive in situational football that 'isn't on video', both sides of the football. No other particulars, only generalities but that's the gist.

I've often wondered how much teams save for the playoffs. Like are there certain plays, formations, etc that they just don't show during the regular season. Mostly offensively but also on defense. We have two of the most creative play callers in the business on each side of the ball. Are the Lions in for a surprise? Or will the Vikings save those things for the playoffs?

JMO, I think Minnesota is going to play looser and more care-free on the road. Green Bay was a big win in prime time, added even more confidence. Its almost like house money, I think their vibe is YOLO, lets just fucking ball. I envision an entertaining and close game, back and forth, and Meathead is going to get his tit in the ringer Sunday night by putting his nuts on the table in a spot he shouldn't. There's pressure there for Detroit, I don't think their endgame included fighting for the NFC #1 seed and division crown on the last game of the year. I think they thought it was all cruise control 5 weeks ago. Now they got a heavyweight fight on their hands. Ain't nobody scared in Minnesota, trust me on this. LionNation will have some tight sphincters in the stands for this game, regardless of false bravado. The Vikings are pretty healthy.

I'm only confident in that the stage, the situation, the stakes aren't too much for the Vikings. Detroit is a very good team. They are playing at home, they should be favored. But these purple dawgs won't be backing down, so let's do this. Got a phone call with my little birdie later this morning, we'll see what he has to say.

badgervike wrote:

Or Blair Walsh missing a chip shot to make the playoffs...

That was the playoffs wasnt it?  It was cold enough to be a playoff game for sure.

MAD GAINZ wrote:


 I'm curious what your little birdie thinks heading into this week.  Vikings can absolutely win this game.

Quick snapshot: Vikings are confident going in, have something planned they feel really good about. Just need to execute. They know its 60 minutes of football. Uncle Sammy might open up a can on the Lions, prepare for aerial warfare from the boys in purple. Aggressive in situational football that 'isn't on video', both sides of the football. No other particulars, only generalities but that's the gist.

JimmyinSD wrote:

That was the playoffs wasnt it?  It was cold enough to be a playoff game for sure.

It was a wild card game.  We would have beat the Seahawks to advance to the Divisional Round.

MAD GAINZ wrote:

It was a wild card game.  We would have beat the Seahawks to advance to the Divisional Round.

Thats what I was thinking.

MaroonBells wrote:


Yep. The other day, my team at work did a zoom poll. One of the questions was Celebrity Crush. I have to admit, it was close between Alicia Vikander, Felicity Jones and Audrey Hepburn. But I went with Audrey. She was gorgeous in Roman Holiday in her 20s, but still beautiful into her 50s. Talented, whip smart, fluent in several languages, humanitarian....amazing woman.
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I've often wondered how much teams save for the playoffs. Like are there certain plays, formations, etc that they just don't show during the regular season. Mostly offensively but also on defense. We have two of the most creative play callers in the business on each side of the ball. Are the Lions in for a surprise? Or will the Vikings save those things for the playoffs?

I think getting the #1 seed and playing at home throughout the playoffs is enough of a carrot to release the hounds against Detroit.

JimmyinSD wrote:

Thats what I was thinking.

Maybe the worst part of remembering that game is how Blair Walsh had actually scored all of our points that day, but will always be remembered for the one he missed. We couldn't get into the end zone, both defenses were vicious that game.

I was at that game and froze my nadz and fingers...

The fall games at TCF Stadium were glorious, outdoor affairs. But I sure DID NOT appreciate watching a winter game there. 

I think I was with Olson and some others from Vikefans at the tailgate too. They all blur together now lol!

purplefaithful wrote:
I was a little more confident re: GB than this one...But we are due vs Detroit too. 

I'm not going to bet on this one - but I'll be over the moon happy if they pull off such an important win.

I feel the defense is going to win this game for the Vikings.

I wanna see if KOC exploits the Lions weaknesses.

With so many defensive players starting, that are replacements, they're vulnerable to making mistakes. T

The crowd will also be loud, that will hinder the Vikings but also the lions defense and their ability to call out adjustments.

If the Vikings offense uses motion, unbalanced, shifts - movement it will force the Lions defense to adjust. Do it enough and IMO the Lions will make critical errors.

Campbell is gonna be aggressive, Bflo should be able to use that against him by forcing Lions to go for it on 4th down.

MattymanI wanna see if KOC  exploits the Lions weaknesses.

With so many defensive players starting, that are replacements, they're vulnerable to making mistakes. T

The crowd will also be loud, that will hinder the Vikings but also the lions defense and their ability to  call out adjustments.

If the Vikings offense  uses motion, unbalanced, shifts - movement   it will force the Lions defense to adjust. and eventually the Lions will make mistakes.

At times mix it up, Go hurry -up, no huddle up-tempo Lions are on a short week and their banged up.

Campbell is gonna be predictably aggressive, Bflo should be able to use that against him.

Vikings are 1-2   without Cashman and 13-0  with him......

I hope he plays lights out.

They need to treat this like a championship game becuase it very well could he their championship. The path through the playoffs at home vs on the road through the wildcard has very different likely endings, i think KOC is smart enough to know that and will recognize the potential for a shoot out, or the very least the benefits of taking the home crowd out early. I expect to see a more full throttle game plan from the O.

Start fast, up tempo, get up early and take the crowd out of the game. Then keep the foot on the gas, because with their offense, Detroit will never be out of it.

Someone will end up being the best Wild Card team in the history of the NFL after tonight

Lions activate LB Alex Anzalone, PR Kalif Raymond from IR. https://t.co/n5u7x0lhaq

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 4, 2025

Detroit head coach Dan Campbell spoke about his anticipation ahead of the season finale.

“This is exciting, but it’s not like it’s the playoffs,” Campbell told reporters. “So yeah, for where we’re at, it’s the next one and it is exciting, but it’s – we all know it’s still going to come down to the prep and we’ve got to put the work in.

“It’s going to start today, we’ll be out there in walkthrough, and then, man, you put your best foot forward and you give your guys all you can, you cut them loose and let them go make plays and see where you stack up. So, that’s the exciting part.”

purplefaithful wrote:
I was at that game and froze my nadz and fingers...

The fall games at TCF Stadium were glorious, outdoor affairs. But I sure DID NOT appreciate watching a winter game there. 

I think I was with Olson and some others from Vikefans at the tailgate too. They all blur together now lol!

I have had some coworkers over the years who tried to break my balls about the Vikings being soft because they play in a dome. We live near Chicago so naturally everyone thinks everyone else’s weather is exactly like theirs/ours.

My wife’s best friend’s mom and dad are from Hibbing, Minnesota and they both said when they were first married (early 70s) family and friends would invite them down to go to games in December at the old Metropolitan Stadium. They said they always declined because it was so cold. 
Cold weather gear is different now, and it’s a bit easier to stay warmer, but I’m sure that US Bank Stadium is far better than being outside in December/January.

My thoughts on tonight’s game. Vikings win! 
Score? Doesn’t matter!

It’s been a far better season than I could have possibly imagined. Nothing can bring me down now!

Riphawkins wrote:

I have had some coworkers over the years who tried to break my balls about the Vikings being soft because they play in a dome. We live near Chicago so naturally everyone thinks everyone else’s weather is exactly like theirs/ours.

My wife’s best friend’s mom and dad are from Hibbing, Minnesota and they both said when they were first married (early 70s) family and friends would invite them down to go to games in December at the old Metropolitan Stadium. They said they always declined because it was so cold. 
Cold weather gear is different now, and it’s a bit easier to stay warmer, but I’m sure that US Bank Stadium is far better than being outside in December/January.

My thoughts on tonight’s game. Vikings win! 
Score? Doesn’t matter!

It’s been a far better season than I could have possibly imagined. Nothing can bring me down now!

U see that outdoor Steeler stadium last night?

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