VIKES @ STEELERS in Ireland 9/28/25

[Parfigliano]

Vikes line: -2.5/40.5/-142.  Another chance to slap Rodgers around.

[gunnarthor]

I think the Vikings will win but it could be an ugly win. I think our defense should keep the score low but if our o-line struggles, we could struggle. Hopefully, it's another blowout for us. 

[nicksaviking]

Darrisaw is back and the Steelers right side edge, Alex Highsmith, is out. I think if the Vikings keep a TE or double TJ Watt, they'll do pretty well moving the ball down the field, even if they have to dink and dunk. Though committing to dinking and dunking is big ask for the Vikings.

Last game Wentz's biggest criticisms would have been the two sacks he held on to the ball too long. But that might have been a fantastic omen actually. In the past Wentz's issue has been trying to be a hero on every play. Most seasons he didn't even throw that many INTs but the ones he did were absolutely back breakers. If he's matured and will take a sack instead of throwing it into double coverage, I think he can game manage this club quite a way.

Ok, so then the Devil's Advocate take. Wentz has been the last QB to sign the last three years hoping (delusionally) that he'd land a starting gig for a team that found themselves in need. This is Aaron Rodgers last season; Carson Fing Wentz better in no way be looking at this game as an audition for the Steelers next year. Nor the Browns next week. Just play ball, don't try to do too much thinking about your next gig. If he follows the script and the Vikings win the games he starts, he may finally get his wish; if he tries to play Rambo, it will almost certainly backfire.

[Parfigliano]

Pts spread the same but O/U now 41.5 and Vike money line -135.

[Vanimal46]

Won't be able to watch much of this game. Travel day tomorrow. I am a little concerned about a Rodgers spite game but not enough to predict a loss. Mason will eat again on the ground. Hope that Darrisaw plays the whole game, and the defense shows up. 

[Parfigliano]

Anybody here?

[Aggies7]

Too early for football 

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

Too early for football 

Too early to give up a D TD Vikes

[Aggies7]

Well that sucks 

[Parfigliano]

Just now, Parfigliano said:

Too early to give up a D TD Vikes

Correction good call replay

[Aggies7]

Wow thank god 

[Aggies7]

Another dumb o line penalty kills the drive 

[Aggies7]

Defense ?

[Parfigliano]

6 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Defense ?

Could use some help

[Parfigliano]

Another O line penalty

[Aggies7]

Sigh

[Aggies7]

What the absolute **** 

[Parfigliano]

Dug themselves a big hole now

[Aggies7]

Tough when you aren’t getting the ball handed to you five times by the opponent 

[Parfigliano]

Unlike last week now get to see Wentz play without lead

[Aggies7]

That thielen signing was a pebble in the ocean huh 

[Parfigliano]

I want a big Irish accent on the stadium announcer.  Dude sounds like he's from Ames.

[nicksaviking]

Man, Pace in coverage is like a horse riding a bike. They have to find another option.

[Aggies7]

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

That thielen signing was a pebble in the ocean huh 

Anti jinx works again 😂

[Aggies7]

1 minute ago, nicksaviking said:

Man, Pace in coverage is like a horse riding a bike. They have to find another option.

Never heard that analogy 

[Parfigliano]

They cant run inside short yardage

[Aggies7]

Go for it 

[Parfigliano]

Just now, Parfigliano said:

They cant run inside short yardage

Except there

[Aggies7]

Great play call there 

[nicksaviking]

2 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Never heard that analogy 

It’s a nicksaviking original.