Falcons @ Vikings 12/8/24

[nicksaviking]

Gilmore is out. Ish.

Though I'm guessing since they know early, the Vikings will have a better game plan at hiding Fabian Moreau this time.

[gunnarthor]

12 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

Gilmore is out. Ish.

Though I'm guessing since they know early, the Vikings will have a better game plan at hiding Fabian Moreau this time.

Last week was interesting, they were in a ton of man coverage. I assume we'll see more zone but who knows. Either way, we should win. Cousins lost a tick or two on his fastball and their o-line ain't great. 

[Parfigliano]

I expect Cousins to torch them but Vikes win not covering the -6 spread.

[Vanimal46]

Cousins can’t move anymore. They operate out of the pistol 45% of the time, and run to the right 70% of the time because of Kirk’s mobility issue. This is his last shot before he’s benched for Penix. 

Vikings win comfortably. It’ll probably end up a 1 score game because that’s how life is in the NFL. But I’ll guess the Falcons score some garbage time TD to make it closer than it appears. 

[gunnarthor]

Reichard is back for the game, Parker Romo was released. Good luck to him, he did a really good job of filling in. Hope he gets a chance somewhere else.

[nicksaviking]

11 hours ago, gunnarthor said:

Reichard is back for the game, Parker Romo was released. Good luck to him, he did a really good job of filling in. Hope he gets a chance somewhere else.

Considering they weren't sure about Reichard's availability until about Thursday, I would have kept him sidelined one more week. When it comes to kickers and hamstrings, be extra cautious.

Romo had a heck of an audition. Good for him, he should get a solid look to start somewhere next year.

[nicksaviking]

As for the game, I think with extra adrenaline Kirk gets off to a hot start, but then the Vikings D shuts Atlanta down.

But there should be extra juice in this game, both from Cousins and the Vikings defense. I wouldn't be shocked if Cousins gets knocked out of the game.

[Aggies7]

Remember when Dobbs had to play against the falcons last year?

[Aggies7]

I love kicking off to start the game 

[Mike Sixel]

I'd throw deep every play against this defense

[Aggies7]

Classic 1 pm Kirko right down the field 

[Aggies7]

Did Darnold run backwards again on that sack?

[Aggies7]

Holy moly another sack. Yuck.

[nicksaviking]

And against the worst pass rush in the league…..

[TheLeviathan]

I'm all done with Bradbury.

[Vanimal46]

Bradbury continues to be a complete liability. Replacing him has to be a top priority 

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, nicksaviking said:

And against the worst pass rush in the league…..

I've railed on this team for years for not drafting and developing the OL well enough....

[Mike Sixel]

Like I said, just pass deep every play. 

[Aggies7]

3 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

I've railed on this team for years for not drafting and developing the OL well enough....

Throw the secondary in that category too

[nicksaviking]

1 minute ago, Mike Sixel said:

I've railed on this team for years for not drafting and developing the OL well enough....

For about the first 45 years of the franchise they seemed to have 1, 2 or even 3 AP lineman at all times, many of them HOFers. 

Spielman was fantastic at finding skill position players, but ever since he took over, this organization has struggled in that area.

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, Aggies7 said:

Throw the secondary in that category too

I mean, they've had massive injuries and a death the last few years ...

[Vanimal46]

A Dallas turner sighting!

[nicksaviking]

1 minute ago, Mike Sixel said:

I mean, they've had massive injuries and a death the last few years ...

DBs just can't play with lower body injuries; they can't keep up with WRs if they do. Cine was a fluke, but it's why they never should have drafted Booth.

[Vanimal46]

That’s more like it 

[Aggies7]

Surprised they didn’t try the FG

[Aggies7]

Wow what a turn of events 

[Mike Sixel]

Why in God's name do we get the Carolina game here? I might have to go to the bar today

[Vanimal46]

Darnold getting his arm hit during the throw worked out even better than if it didn’t. 

[Aggies7]

1 minute ago, Mike Sixel said:

Why in God's name do we get the Carolina game here? I might have to go to the bar today

Kind of interested in watching that one though. Carolina seems much better than 3-9 so far 

It’s always great to hear the boo birds in Philly 

[Aggies7]

Touchbacks should be to the 25, not 30