Pick it - the KC Way!

Vikings   27

Chiefs:  23

27-23 Chiefs.....This team needs to prove that they can beat a quality team on the road.

Heard an expert on the radio this morning say the Vikings will "throttle" the Chiefs. Not sure about that, but I do like the matchup. 

What I don't like:
Andy Reid. Mahomes or no, he will find a way to move the ball on our defense. 
Tyreek Hill. This is the kind of receiver we struggle to stop. If he sees a lot of Rhodes he could have a big day. 
Arrowhead. Although they've lost their last three home games, Arrowhead is typically a very loud and difficult place to play. 

What I like:
Chiefs are the 3rd worst run defense in the NFL. And they're without Frank Clark and Alex Okafor, both starting DEs. I think Cook and Mattison combine for over 200. 
I think starting left tackle Eric Fisher is out for this one, too, meaning Everson Griffen should get his

No throttling here, but Vikes win easy: 34-24

new coaching starts to matter and shows during the games.

10days off, helps.

Vikes  win.

Sitting in Olathe Kansas after a 6 hour drive. My last 2 road trips have been major disappointments, both Chicago. 
Vikings atone for letting me down and whoop the chiefs 35-24

Bad feeling about this one, Chiefs 27 - 24

Vikings 28

Chiefs  17

Chiefs have lost their last 3 home games...Even without Mahomes, I dont see it going to 4 (much as I'd like it to) 

Vikings cover the spread, but lose in a close one:

33 Chiefs
31 Vikings

@"HappyViking" said:

Looks like the Vikes have another "real" test on Sunday.  The first two against GB and ChiTown didn't turn out so well, but this Viking team has improved.  Pretty sure the offense will need to be scoring TDs instead of FGs, as I don't think 19 points in KC will be enough. If the Vikes are going to be contenders, it's going to be up to the D, so they have to get better.  Not sure if it's coaching or aging players, or both, but this D just isn't clicking like we've seen it in past seasons, especially defending the pass.  KC will throw, and throw often even without Mahomes. I'm thinking it's going to be a bit of a shootout but the Vikes come out on top - SKOL!Vikes: 31KC BBQ: 24 BTW, those Crowne Prime cut beef ribs at Jack Stack's are insanely delicious, tender and huge.  A single order gives you three, and I could only get through one.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"HappyViking" said:

Looks like the Vikes have another "real" test on Sunday.  The first two against GB and ChiTown didn't turn out so well, but this Viking team has improved.  Pretty sure the offense will need to be scoring TDs instead of FGs, as I don't think 19 points in KC will be enough. If the Vikes are going to be contenders, it's going to be up to the D, so they have to get better.  Not sure if it's coaching or aging players, or both, but this D just isn't clicking like we've seen it in past seasons, especially defending the pass.  KC will throw, and throw often even without Mahomes. I'm thinking it's going to be a bit of a shootout but the Vikes come out on top - SKOL!Vikes: 31KC BBQ: 24 BTW, those Crowne Prime cut beef ribs at Jack Stack's are insanely delicious, tender and huge.  A single order gives you three, and I could only get through one.

Kansas City has a bunch of great restaurants, especially in the 'Burbs around Leawood, not just great BBQ. Jack Stack is good, but my favorite is LC's and Oklahoma Joe's. And you need to try the mustard BBQ sauce at Brobeck's in Leawood, its unreal. 

@"HappyViking" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"HappyViking" said:

Looks like the Vikes have another "real" test on Sunday.  The first two against GB and ChiTown didn't turn out so well, but this Viking team has improved.  Pretty sure the offense will need to be scoring TDs instead of FGs, as I don't think 19 points in KC will be enough. If the Vikes are going to be contenders, it's going to be up to the D, so they have to get better.  Not sure if it's coaching or aging players, or both, but this D just isn't clicking like we've seen it in past seasons, especially defending the pass.  KC will throw, and throw often even without Mahomes. I'm thinking it's going to be a bit of a shootout but the Vikes come out on top - SKOL!Vikes: 31KC BBQ: 24 BTW, those Crowne Prime cut beef ribs at Jack Stack's are insanely delicious, tender and huge.  A single order gives you three, and I could only get through one.

Kansas City has a bunch of great restaurants, especially in the 'Burbs around Leawood, not just great BBQ. Jack Stack is good, but my favorite is LC's and Oklahoma Joe's. And you need to try the mustard BBQ sauce at Brobeck's in Leawood, its unreal. 

Never been to LC's, but Oklahoma Joe's has the most perfect ribs I've ever had.  I actually had to buy a t-shirt from them I loved their food so much.  I've been there 3 or 4 times.  Arthur Bryant's brisket is ridiculous is so frickin' good.
I agree about KC just being a "food" town.  There's a woodfire pizza place called SPIN! that we'd frequent often when our son's family lived there - really good!

It might be 40%-60% purple to red here

@"Hidalgo" said: It might be 40%-60% purple to red here

@"Disgustipated" said: 27-23 Chiefs.....This team needs to prove that they can beat a quality team on the road.

@"1VikesFan" said: Bad feeling about this one, Chiefs 27 - 24

Disgustipated has the winning pick with 1VikesFan's "Bad Feeling" being correct also but coming in a close second.
The Vikes could've had this one, but let it slip away.  It's not going to get any easier next week either

@"HappyViking" said:

@"Disgustipated" said: 27-23 Chiefs.....This team needs to prove that they can beat a quality team on the road.

@"1VikesFan" said: Bad feeling about this one, Chiefs 27 - 24

Disgustipated has the winning pick with 1VikesFan's "Bad Feeling" being correct also but coming in a close second.
The Vikes could've had this one, but let it slip away.  It's not going to get any easier next week either

@"HappyViking" said:

@"Hidalgo" said: It might be 40%-60% purple to red here

Be loud and proud, Hidalgo - SKOL!

@"Hidalgo" said: It might be 40%-60% purple to red here

 We held our own against the tomahawk chop for most of the game! I am hoarse this morning......