Because there are strange things afoot at the Circle K. 😉
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
If you're the Vikings, do you really wanna go through SF and PHI? Vikes were in the playoffs (realistically) a few weeks ago. GB is hoping for a miracle, and I don't think they even believe it, deep down. Half the Vikes' fans don't even believe they are for real (not a scientific result, guesstimation). LOTS of pressure on the Vikes to convert those fans.
If the Vikings win in the first round, I actually think their only chance to win against SF would be to have a home game. That said, not likely. The SF offense against the Vikings D is a terrible matchup. The Vikings offense against a very physical SF D isn’t much better. Their best chance would be to get some wins on special teams and win the turnover battle. SF is tough.
I agree, hence that pressure to keep that #2 seed and one home game, if not the miracle #1 seed. I have no reason to think they are going to lose to the Bears unless somehow that seed is already set. Next week's game is beyond big, and I'll admit, this is one of two (sometimes three) times per season I am all on that Vikes' bandwagon, because, well, duh.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
I agree, hence that pressure to keep that #2 seed and one home game...
#3 gets a home game. Did you mean 2 home games?
To have a fighting chance against San Fran the Vikings need that game to be at US Bank. This game is huge for both teams.
The Vikings do have a 1 game lead on San Fran, with the Vikings playing at Green Bay and Chicago. San Fran is at Las Vegas and vs. Arizona. I think the first tie breaker between these two would be Division record, which the Vikings 3-1 and San Fran is 5-0. The second tie should be Conference record, which the Vikings are 7-3 and San Fran is 9-2. So unless I'm wrong (which I am a lot) San Fran has both tie breakers. So best case scenario... Vikings win on Sunday at Green Bay, knock the Packers out of playoff contention, San Fran losses at Las Vegas, that female Raiders fan gets her teeth knocked out when she gets in the face of a 49'ers fan and the Vikings rest all starters at Chicago a week later. I just don't see Philly losing to both New Orleans and NY Giants at home.
Keep your stick on the ice...
The Vikings do have a 1 game lead on San Fran, with the Vikings playing at Green Bay and Chicago. San Fran is at Las Vegas and vs. Arizona. I think the first tie breaker between these two would be Division record, which the Vikings 3-1 and San Fran is 5-0. The second tie should be Conference record, which the Vikings are 7-3 and San Fran is 9-2. So unless I'm wrong (which I am a lot) San Fran has both tie breakers. So best case scenario... Vikings win on Sunday at Green Bay, knock the Packers out of playoff contention, San Fran losses at Las Vegas, that female Raiders fan gets her teeth knocked out when she gets in the face of a 49'ers fan and the Vikings rest all starters at Chicago a week later. I just don't see Philly losing to both New Orleans and NY Giants at home.
They're not in the same division, so division record is not a tie breaker. Conference record is the first applicable tie breaker followed by common opponents (minimum 4 game).
How often do teams from different divisions have 4 common opponents?
NFC North and East would with each other and likewise West and South.
Conference:
Vikings 7-3
San Fran 9-2.
Common Opponent:
Vikings 4-0 (Chicago, Miami, Washington and New Orleans) with another game @ Chicago.
San Fran 3-1(Chicago, Miami, Washington and New Orleans) with the lose to Chicago.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Vikings get a blocked punt and start on the GB two. Incomplete pass, run, run (behind 3rd string C who has never played C before in the NFL) and kick a field goal.
Green Bay returns the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown.
Special teams: YAYZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Special teams: BOO(ze)!!!!!!!!!!!!
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
For the love of God please stop throwing to Hockinson.
Just about to post this. He's doing his best Troy Williamson impression right now.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Third string C and backup RT in as O'Neil was hurt trying to chase down the pick 6 after Hockenson tipped the ball in the air.
Not great.
. Yeah and one was to Thielen. But they all feel like they’re going to the Lion.For the love of God please stop throwing to Hockinson.
Just about to post this. He's doing his best Troy Williamson impression right now.
cousins is 1-8. All 8 passes are to Hockinson.
The preceding play was to Jefferson.
Hey, uh, fat dude, yeah, you the Vikings fan...Wanna play some ball? Need a player on the line.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Feels like the Vikings luck with the football gods may be running out
Feels like the Vikings luck with the football gods may be running out
Haaaaaaaaaaave you met 4th Quarter Kirk?
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
At least the defense has only given up 3 of the 17 points?
Jaire Alexander sure thinks highly of himself. He's running over to taunt every Vikings pass catcher after every throw. Maybe one of these referees will have the spine to call him for it once today.
Quay Walker chokeslams KJ Osborne and gets called for it. Finally the refs try to get control of the game.
lol
Tipped pass flutters right into the arms of a Packer safety. Gross.
JJ slipped on the play too.
As usual they look like complete garbage in the first half.
Not. Even. Close.
Jaire Alexander sure thinks highly of himself. He's running over to taunt every Vikings pass catcher after every throw. Maybe one of these referees will have the spine to call him for it once today.
Have you ever heard Alexander try to talk. Sounds like his mouth is full of crap mumbling.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Crosby's 56 yard field goal bounces off the cross bar and through. 27-3 Packers at half. GB gets the ball back too.
Joseph’s 2 make able first half misses make his 61 yarder last week even more unbelievable. I think the Devil was involved.
If MN somehow miracles their ass to a win...there SHOULD be zero haters. Can't deny the magic at that point.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Comeback isn’t happening in Lambeau. Wish there was something better on.
If MN somehow miracles their ass to a win...there SHOULD be zero haters. Can't deny the magic at that point.
I'd love for it to happen but I don't see it happening. Green Bay is playing like this is their Super Bowl defensively.
I agree. I don't see it happening, but then again, with the way the season has been going...
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Feels like this is the greenest, slickest, sloppiest I've ever seen Lambeau at this time of year. Have to assume that was by design to limit the Vikings playmakers from being able to trust their footing and spin their mediocre secondary around over and over again.
That was the rumor pre-game. Vikes had to adjust/change their cleats.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
*click*
Oli Udoh gets shoved backwards into Kirk and the DL swats the ball out of his hands.
3rd and 10 and the Vikings have 10 guys on the field for a full 30 seconds. Nobody notices. Green Bay picks up the first down.
PHI lost, SF is losing....
MN is choking. They got one gift today, and are possibly receiving another, and they are returning those gifts in the manner of choking hardcore.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
They are just biding their time for the last minute comeback….right??
Three TDs? Can do that.
Field Goal? Ok, yeah, game over.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Now they have 12 men on the field. SMH
But Donatel's their guy!
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Glad i set my alarm at 530 am for this.
Skol skol skol ?