Is Today the End. . .or the Beginning?
by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 9:00 AM CST
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| NEW YORK GIANTS (12-3) |
GAME #16 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS (9-6) |
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| Date: | December 28, 2008 | Location: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Time: | 12:00 P.M. CST | Stadium: | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome |
| TV: | FOX DirecTV Ch. 709 |
Know Thy Enemy: | Big Blue View |
| Gonzo's Prediction: | Vikings 24, Giants 20 |
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| Final Score: | Vikings 20, Giants 19 |
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Well, as I suspected, sleep was minimal last night. This game has, obviously, moved to the forefront on the list of biggest games of the Brad Childress era, largely because we still don't know what the Giants are going to do in this one. The more I think about it, the more I think that Tom Coughlin is going to rest a lot of his guys, which would play to Minnesota's advantage.
Really, there's not a hell of a lot that can said about this game that hasn't already been said repeatedly all week long. The Vikings need to win this football game. My score prediction may be crazy, homeristic hope more than anything else, but I'm hoping that it happens. The Vikings CAN win this football game. . .the Giants have certainly not been stellar against the run recently, which is obviously Minnesota's strength. The Vikings need to continue doing their best against the run, regardless of how many of the heads of the Giants' three-headed running back monster see action today, and they need to take advantage of New York's banged-up offensive line to get pressure on Eli Manning, David Carr, or whoever the Giants trot out there at quarterback this afternoon.
Offensively, it's a matter of ball security for the Vikings. Adrian Peterson needs to hold on to the damn football, and Tarvaris Jackson needs to continue making the solid decisions that he's made with the football over the last 2 1/2 games since taking over for Gus Frerotte.
We'll also be doing some scoreboard watching this afternoon, primarily the following games:
Chicago at Houston - Obviously, because the Vikings can clinch the NFC North if the Texans should win this one.
Detroit at Green Bay - Because it would be hilarious as hell if the Lions were to get their first win this year at the Packers' expense.
Oakland at Tampa Bay - Tampa could potentially be a first-round playoff opponent for the Vikings. . .as could Dallas, Chicago, or Philadelphia.
Let's get it done, ladies and gentlemen. . .and keep your eyes out for links to new game threads, since we'll be breaking this one up this week, given the number of comments we got in the last one and the lag that it caused.
SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL VIKINGS!!!!
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In the meantime
I think I’m going to fire up my XBox for a bit. If I sit here in front of my computer for the next three hours, there’s a good chance that I might lose my mind.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 9:10 AM CST reply actions
Gonzo does the New York Times
Congrats Gonzo on your appearance and representation of all things positive when it comes to the Vikings.
Here is the Times piece. The Fifth Down
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
Well, as I suspected, sleep was minimal last night.
I know what you mean; moving through the D.C. Ruins is a lengthy task.
"I'm so clean, cats think I sip Ajax."
by Mitchell Maurer on Dec 28, 2008 9:31 AM CST reply actions
*bleep*ing Super Mutants
I need to get back to that game. I just need to get through Valkyria Chronicles first.
by Robert Rence on Dec 28, 2008 11:27 AM CST up reply actions
Vikings have always matched up well
with the Giants going back years (leaving aside the disaster in the NFC championship game eight years ago). Just look at last year’s butt whipping where Eli Manning looked lost and then in ’05 the victory in an otherwise horrific final year for Mike Tice.
The Vikings need to get up early and get the crowd into the game and put pressure up the middle (K. Williams are you reading this?) on Eli. With no P. Burress the Giants receivers are quite mundane.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 28, 2008 9:51 AM CST reply actions
Tom Jackson drilling Tarvaris on Countdown right now...
Is there not a single national pundit who is willing to give the guy some credit for his great performance the past 2 and half games? Obviously today is a major key to his future with this team, but damn, they act as if he cost us the game last week.
It's just bizarre
how guys like Jackson are talking about TJax like he’s the one who’s thrown a league-high number of picks and not Gus Frerotte who has. Have these guys been watching the same games we’ve been watching the last six weeks?
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 28, 2008 10:16 AM CST up reply actions
Agreed
Wins are most important, but they aren’t the only indicator of a QB’s performance. New Orleans is going to finish last in the NFC South, does that mean Drew Brees is a terrible QB? Of course not, there were other circumstances involved.
Our defense and Adrian Peterson carried Frerotte to the wins over the Packers and Bears. Jackson saved his bacon against the Lions and dominated the Cards. And if it weren’t for Jackson last week, there is no way we are even in position to tie the game at the end. These “experts” seem to forget there are 21 other guys that contribute to the outcome of the game.
Sidney Rice needs to step up his
level of play this week what with Berrian hobbled (he will start according to John Clayton) and the Giants probably keying on Visanthe (who has been the Vikes best receiver the last half of the season). I do not look for AD to have a huge game against a good Giants front seven.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 28, 2008 10:26 AM CST up reply actions
Bobby Wade too
AP can have a big day, particularly with Cofield and Robbins banged up and Wilkinson out.
GOOD NEWS!!!
Just reported on PFT, Berrian will be active and Jacobs will not. Off to a good start ladies and gents!
I saw that, too
Still waiting for the full list of inactives. Usually Access Vikings has it by now.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 10:40 AM CST up reply actions
Bang the Thread!
I won’t be able to participate in the thread today, our area will be broadcasting Bears/Texans, so I have to travel to the local wateringhole.
Our Vikings can win today, I will not be begging for a Bear loss, I want Minnesota to win and get in. I hope AP is not putting too much pressure on himself. We need everyone to hold onto the ball and eliminate costly mistakes. Good luck Vikes and get a deserved win today!
We're getting the Vikes-Giants here in DC today
on Fox5 so I will be able to watch and blog rather than going to our fan club which is all to the good as I’m fighting a vicious cold. Skol Vikings!!
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 28, 2008 10:32 AM CST up reply actions
Allen interview
I thought Allen did a great job in the interview. He is a real straight shooter and I thought the interviewer set him up when she mentioned his “three” DWI’s and he had to correct her by saying it was only “two.” I also thought the NFL Network crew was a little disrespectful by only mentioning his hair and sweater. They barely mentioned his performance this season, except for Warren Sapp. Sapp, to his credit, stated “all that matters are sacks.” It’s great when a former foe shows some respect to a Viking player.
He Did A Good Job
I’m not doubting that. Especially with the correction on the dui’s but I thought it was funny because he was obviously messing with the interviewer with some of his answers. He answered dumb questions the way they should be answered.
Giants' Inactives
TE Kevin Boss (ankle/concussion)
DT Barry Cofield (knee)
DT Leger Douzable
WR Derek Hagan
RB Brandon Jacobs
CB Aaron Ross (concussion)
K Lawrence Tynes
LB Gerris Wilkinson (knee)
So DT Fred Robbins and DE Justin Tuck are active, as is RT Kareem McKenzie, who’s been nursing a back problem.
Vikings’ inactives as soon as they’re posted somewhere.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 10:45 AM CST reply actions
Jared Allen
I think Jared Allen is going to be a big key in this game. I hope he can get to Eli early and get him rattled. He’s going to be looking for a receiver to hit especially now that I see Boss is out. He’s gonna be looking for a while, if we can stop the run and the short pass game. I think Winfield (and hopefully Griffin is healthy enough to play) along with D. Sharp and Madieu will be able to stop them from going over the top.
Just make the run a non-issue so we don’t get burned by play-action.
Also, Jacobs being out is a very good thing.
Vikings' Inactives
QB John David Booty (#3 QB)
DE Otis Grigsby
DT Letroy Guion
LB David Herron
OT Marcus Johnson
TE Garrett Mills
WR Darius Reynaud (foot)
DT Pat Williams (shoulder)
No real surprises here. As I mentioned yesterday, Artis Hicks is available, but Ryan Cook is getting the start
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 10:51 AM CST reply actions
good evening or i should say good morning gang from Kuwait...
anyone pumped about this game? or is it just me?
Minnesota Vikings and Liverpool F.C the two greatest sport teams ever.
by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 28, 2008 10:53 AM CST reply actions
It's not quite pumped...
It’s more like a cold feeling in the pit of my stomach.
by Robert Rence on Dec 28, 2008 11:33 AM CST up reply actions
according to ESPN
Even Eli, to this point, doesn’t know how long he’ll play. Although he expects to play a half, nobody has told him or Carr what to expect. Light ’em up vikes!
Ball Control
Read a good quote from Robert Smith this past week about AD’s fumbles. In answer to the question of whether or not holding the ball differently will slow AD down at all, Smith replied that nobody in the history of the game has every scored a touchdown without the football…
Let’s hope for Purple Jesus instead of Purple Judas!!!!!!
Chris Berman is an idiot
for suggesting that TJax’s qb rating is “nice for the statistics”. Jesushchrist, what games are these guys watching?
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 28, 2008 10:56 AM CST reply actions
SKOOOOOOOOL!!! LETS GO BABY!!!
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 28, 2008 11:00 AM CST reply actions
Michael Strahan is now doing his homie
impersonation on Fox.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 28, 2008 11:11 AM CST reply actions
Heading down the road
Gotta get some pop for this afternoon’s festivities.
Hell, that ought to kill most of the next 45 minutes.
Back shortly, folks!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 11:12 AM CST reply actions
Haha Get this from PFT
Per FOX’s Jay Glazer, Favre isn’t happy playing for coach Eric Mangini.
The problem? In Green Bay, Favre had his own set of rules. In New York, Favre is treated like everyone else.
according to PA on KFAN
Eli will play one half. BEAT HIM UP!!!
Vikings won't be showing the Bears Score on the Metrodome scoreboard.
Keep us focused on our own game…
I’ll be watching that score like a hawk
We all will be
I’ll be putting updates up here as time warrants. Maybe a little flipping back and forth, but not a whole lot.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 11:58 AM CST up reply actions
Dang. . .
For some reason, I haven’t been able to access the site for about 20 minutes or so. . .but it looks like we’re back now!
Man, let’s get this party started already.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 11:57 AM CST reply actions
I HATE THE LIONS AND THE BROWNS!!!!!!!!
Because those are the games being aired here. The Lions and the Browns. Some of the worst football out there, and that’s all I get.
In AP I trust
by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 12:02 PM CST reply actions
Placement
We can get the second seed if we win and the saints win.
Opening Kickoff
Looks like our guys are getting the ball first.
Buckle up, ladies and gentlemen!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:02 PM CST reply actions
Nope
We’re either the #3 seed as NFC North Champions or we’re going home.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
Man
As if the fumble problems weren’t enough, now AP is tripping over the 40-yard line.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:04 PM CST reply actions
Three and out
Didn’t need to see that.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:05 PM CST reply actions
Well lets get after Eli
Knock him around so Coughlin will think a bit
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Nope
Giants are the #1, and either Carolina or Atlanta will be #2.
If we make the playoffs, we’re locked into the #3 seed.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
I thought that was done
after the loss last week
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There we go
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Nice!
Good job by Ben Leber there!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:09 PM CST reply actions
Vikings burn a time out?
Man. . .not sure why that was.
Giants have 3rd and 11 from their own 42 when we come back from commercial.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:10 PM CST reply actions
Packers turn it over on downs
Against the Lions.
Bears starting a drive from their own 20 against the Texans.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:11 PM CST reply actions
Vikings get the stop
Eli overthrows Hixon. . .didn’t really have a shot at that ball.
Giants bring on the punt team.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:12 PM CST reply actions
Bears driving.
Have moved 30 yards to midfield, or thereabouts, rather crisply.
Maroon and Gold Headquarters: The Daily Gopher
Good punt by Feagles
Downed by the Giants inside the Minnesota 5.
Vikings 0, Giants 0, 10:07 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:13 PM CST reply actions
We can forget about the Bears game because the Vikings
need to win this thing because I don’t want to hear all week from my buddies about the Vikings backing into the playoffs.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 28, 2008 12:14 PM CST reply actions
Who do your buddies like?
Cause you can more than likely give them crap how your team is at least in the playoffs
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Backing In...
Is just as good as walking in.
As long as they are in.
1st and goal for the Bears
On the Houston 4.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:16 PM CST reply actions
Encroachment... Thankfully
A little breathing room
Touchdown Bears
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Great Catch by Visanthe
Not a good throw by TJack
First down, Vikings
Nice job by Jackson, and better catch by Shank.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:17 PM CST reply actions
Yeah Shank. Getting better and better.
In AP I trust
by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 12:18 PM CST reply actions
Good Play Action Jackson!
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Great play by T-Jack!
I thought he was going to run it, but Wade was open there.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:19 PM CST reply actions
That was ugly
Tried going long there, but it didn’t work.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:20 PM CST reply actions
HORRIBLE PROTECTION!!!
No one touched him
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How wasn't that guy down there for the Texans?????
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Because the Texans were playing the Bears
That’s how.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:27 PM CST up reply actions
That no whistle on the Slaton "fumble" is b.s. F'in lucky Bears.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 28, 2008 12:27 PM CST reply actions
Packers up 7-0
Against the Lions thanks to a 73-yard TD run by Deshawn Wynn (who?)
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:28 PM CST reply actions
ADRIAN!!!
What is up with him!!!!!
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ANOTHER fumble!
Good lord. . .I think we got it back.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:30 PM CST reply actions
Bears up 10-0
In case you guys are wondering.
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by RogersPark Kris on Dec 28, 2008 12:31 PM CST reply actions
AP needs to sit
If he’s going to have a case of the yips, then Chester needs to be the guy for today.
And it kills me to say that.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:32 PM CST reply actions
I'm fine with that
He’s a proud man, and hopefully riding the pine for a while will teach him something. And look at what Chester just did!
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Wow!
That was luck, and it was beautiful!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:32 PM CST reply actions
That was hardly luck. It was set up perfectly.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 28, 2008 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
Well, the set-up was good
But I was looking more at the way that Jackson was getting hammered as he threw.
But whatever it was, I’ll take it.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
Okay, let's let AP just sit it out for a minute.
CT is a great change of pace apparently.
First quarter in the books
Vikings have a 3rd and 4 on the Giants’ 30 when we come back.
Vikings 0, Giants 0, end of first quarter.
Bears 10, Texans 0, 2:03 left in the first quarter.
Packers 7, Lions 0, 4:12 left in the first quarter.
Raiders 0, Buccaneers 0, :43 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:35 PM CST reply actions
Wow
i turn on the bears game and see the texans go from 1st and 10 to 3rd and 34. WTF
by All Day, All Night on Dec 28, 2008 12:36 PM CST reply actions
Longwell coming in
Looks like about a 46-yard attempt.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:37 PM CST reply actions
If only we had him in 1999
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I can't believe I'm saying this...
…but I think the Vikings need to sit AD out for a few series. Positive reinforcement and coaching apparently haven’t cured his fumbling issue. Maybe some time on the sideline to clear his head will help. Regardless, Peterson is a liabilty at this point in time, and Taylor is running the ball well.
Field Goal—Vikes lead!
by MidnightRambler on Dec 28, 2008 12:38 PM CST reply actions
He should sit until the 2nd half
It’s so tough to say especially since he’s won games for us, but there is something wrong in his head right now and maybe a benching would help
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I actually Think that would make the problem worse.
But, he is a liability right now. We can’t be fumbling the game away.
Longwell gives the Vikings the lead!
Longwell hits from 48 (not 46, sorry). . .because. . .
SING ALONG WITH ME
That’s what Ryan Longwell does!
Vikings’ scoring drive goes 37 yards in 8 plays, taking 3:37 off of the clock.
Vikings 3, Giants 0, 14:52 left in the first half.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:38 PM CST reply actions
Where the hell are Berrian and Rice? Invisible.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 28, 2008 12:40 PM CST reply actions
Rice has been invisible almost all year
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Packers up 14-0
Rodgers to Jermichael Finley for the TD.
Looks like the Lions are well on their way to 0-16.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:43 PM CST reply actions
Nice job by Griffin
Man. . .talk about another guy that has looked like a totally different player in the second half of the year.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:46 PM CST reply actions
I'd say rest of the half
And see how he comes out of the locker room in the 3rd quarter
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Not gonna happen.
Peterson is in with a taped up ankle.
Third and barely one, we need to call a FB Run.
Sorry Adrian
I still love you
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I guess that's why we need him in
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I second that emotion
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
Nah, how's about we keep Peterson in.
TOUCHDOWN, VIKINGS!!!!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:49 PM CST reply actions
I wish I could've seen it...
But it’s still awesome!!!
In AP I trust
by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
Benching AD...
OK, maybe benching Peterson wouldn’t be such a good idea after all… Seriously, though, one or two more fumbles could kill us today.
by MidnightRambler on Dec 28, 2008 12:50 PM CST reply actions
Maybe AP's head will be cleared by that touchdown and he'll be ready for those magical things called:
PLAYOFFS
Doesn’t count the chickens before they hatch
Vikings take a 10-point lead
Vikings’ scoring drive goes 76 yards in 3 plays, capped off by a 67-yard run by the best running back in the NFL (fumbles and all).
Vikings 10, Giants 0, 11:22 left before halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:50 PM CST reply actions
Fucking Special Teams
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Wow
Could have done without that.
Tyrell Johnson lost his jock on that one.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:52 PM CST reply actions
Penalty saves us
Very nice
Now, we need to try tackling Derrick Ward.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:54 PM CST reply actions
Good recovery after the big return
Forcing the Giants to punt.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:56 PM CST reply actions
No, trying a field goal
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
Or score 3
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How good is their kicker?
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by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 12:57 PM CST reply actions
Giants dent the scoreboard
John Carney knocks it through from 51 yards out (I thought they were further away than that), and the Giants cut into Minnesota’s lead.
Giants’ scoring drive went 10 yards in 5 plays, taking 1:52 off the clock.
Vikings 10, Giants 3, 9:30 left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:58 PM CST reply actions
Other score updates
Bears 10, Texans 0, 7:20 left until halftime.
Packers 14, Lions 7, 11:17 left until halftime.
Raiders 7, Buccaneers 7, 5:37 until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 12:59 PM CST reply actions
Lions are rallying!
In AP I trust
by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 1:00 PM CST up reply actions
Damn
Hicks is impressing me today and I was a major critic of his
Touchdown Texans Andre Johnson BTW
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Vikings getting good returns by HIcks today
He could break one before this is over
Had the right idea there, at least
Tried to hit Wade on first down, but overshot him.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:01 PM CST reply actions
Dang, please don't go 3 and out
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by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 1:02 PM CST reply actions
TAVARIS
What the fuck is he doing!! He’s starting to look like early Tavaris
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We are not picking up the blitz
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Ugly, ugly series there
Don’t like the way that looked at all.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:02 PM CST reply actions
Why didn't we try going to the run game on this series
this was the time to try and ram the ball down the giants throats…
I think
Because the Giants have been stacking the box on first down every play, so they tried to go long.
Should have gone back to it, though.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:04 PM CST up reply actions
TEXANS GOT THE BALL BACK
Stuff is starting to go our way
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Looks like we're going to need the defense
to be extra-solid today, forcing some turnovers would definitely help.
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by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 1:04 PM CST reply actions
Come on Houston, come on D
That is all I care about right now.
3 and out
Lets hold them here
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Gotta give Toomer credit
That was a hell of a catch.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:06 PM CST reply actions
Nice third down conversion from Schaub and Houston
They have a fist down on the Chi. 11.
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You can really tell pat isn't in there.
It used to be if the HB got any yards they bounce off the middle and take it around.
Now they’re just going right up the gut.
Where's the friggin' flag. The LOT moved early.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 28, 2008 1:07 PM CST reply actions
He sure did
I was wondering why that wasn’t called, either.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:08 PM CST up reply actions
Man, we're getting shredded right now.
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by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 1:09 PM CST reply actions
What the hell
Is on Ray Edwards’ head?
His haircut is way, way worse than Jared Allen’s mullet.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:10 PM CST reply actions
Well that's no surprise.
JA’s mullet is awesome, it’s only natural anything Ray has would be worse.
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by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 1:11 PM CST up reply actions
Let's either hold em to a Field Goal or take it away D...
This is important.
2-minute warning in Houston
Texans have 3rd and goal on the Chicago 3.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:11 PM CST reply actions
A turnover would be nice here....
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Frazier
I reaaly dont think he is that good. With this kind of talent they should be better
Touchdown, Texans!
Another one for Andre Johnson.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:12 PM CST reply actions
That was huge
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Yup
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TOUCHDOWN TEXANS!!!!
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Hopefully Kevin Smith can get a touchdown
Fantasy football superbowl!
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Probably Bitching
But thats nothing new
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We're still getting shredded
Someone step up please.
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by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 1:15 PM CST reply actions
WINFIELD
tWICE HAS BEEN BURNT ON 3RD AND LONGS!!!!!!!
Two-minute warning
Giants have 1st and 10 from the Minnesota 14 when we come back.
Vikings 10, Giants 3, 2 minutes left before halftime.
Texans 14, Bears 10, 1:25 left before halftime.
Packers 14, Lions 7, 3:14 left before halftime.
Raiders 7, Buccaneers 7, 1:13 left before halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:16 PM CST reply actions
Whatever we had last game
1800+, I think.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:17 PM CST up reply actions
Who gets the ball in the second half again?
Texans or Bears?
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by RileysCannibalJct on Dec 28, 2008 1:18 PM CST reply actions
Derek Ward just got stufft
What the hell, Edwards is down again.
And that burns one of our timeouts, too
Damn it to hell
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:18 PM CST up reply actions
I'm just worried that this game is going to go badly.
And that we’ll win but be decimated by injuries meaning we’ll be 1 and done.
One and done
Is better than none and none.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:20 PM CST up reply actions
I want it all this year!
Vikings fan, living in Minnesota.
I want it all. I want to buy a “Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl Champions” T-Shirt. I want to win it all.
At least he went out making a good play.
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by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 1:20 PM CST reply actions
Nah, he missed a couple of games
His biggest role this year has been playing DT on downs where Pat Williams comes out.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:22 PM CST up reply actions
Nah,
He’s just burried on the depth chart.
I’m assuming you run the Daily Gopher?
Great site, it’s where I got all my Gophers’ Football news.
If I cared about Basketball, I’d be there still, but I’ll be back next August. ;)
Thanks phenom.
Maybe I’m thinking of someone else. Is Robison the guy we drafted out of Texas two years back?
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by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 1:23 PM CST reply actions
Let's hope the KAO
Can move down the field and get at least 3
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:25 PM CST up reply actions
Ah, Gotcha.
At least we’re not still in Prevent Offense mode… Right? lol
Chilress's
Kick Ass Offense
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Giants held to 3
New York scoring drive goes 74 yards in 13 plays, capped off by John Carney’s second field goal of the day, this one from 30 yards out.
Vikings 10, Giants 6, 1:03 left in the half. Vikings have one time out remaining.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:23 PM CST reply actions
I'm away from home at relatives - stuck seeing the highlights on ESPN scoreboard
How was the first half?
And
Who gets ball first in 2nd half?
Same here man. Sucks.
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by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 28, 2008 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
Nice!
Nice play by Jackson to Wade.
Vikings burn their last time out at the Giants’ 48 with 48 seconds left in the half.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:26 PM CST reply actions
Good Play
But why the hell use the last time out there?? Damn….
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That's what I was thinking
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The hell sort of play call was that?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:29 PM CST reply actions
FUCK THAT
What kind of call was that??? KAO!
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Why?
Why go for it on 4th down?
Punt the fucking ball…
hahaha
nice
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The Giants can complete a 20 yard pass. call a TO and make it 10-9.
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QB DEven raw?
Even if it worked, Jackson is down in the field of play and the clock continues to run with no Viking timeouts left. Dumb call.
by MidnightRambler on Dec 28, 2008 1:31 PM CST reply actions
I know
Just a stupid call
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But now their gonna get one
Just stupid punt the ball deep!
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DAMN IT
Stupid call by Bevell and they got another 3
But at least us and Houston are still winning
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And there's halftime
John Carney connects from 42 yards out to make the halftime score 10-9 in favor of the Vikings.
Giants went 33 yards in 5 plays, taking :27 to accomplish.
Vikings 10, Giants 9, halftime.
Texans 14, Bears 10, halftime.
Packers 14, Lions 7, halftime.
Raiders 14, Buccaneers 7, halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:35 PM CST reply actions
Link to second half thread
Forthcoming shortly.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:35 PM CST reply actions
Orton sacked by former Gopher Dominique Barber!
Chicago goes 3 and out after a nice return from Manning.
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I was wondering...
What happened to D. Barber after last year.
Second half thread
Right here!
http://www.dailynorseman.com/2008/12/28/703307/giants-vikings-second-half
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 28, 2008 1:40 PM CST reply actions
I guessed right...
…pretty much on the Giants sitting Jacobs entirely and only playing Eli in the first half. Now to see if it matters—Carr is looking frighteningly competent so far, and Ward is making some big runs with Pat Williams out.
by MidnightRambler on Dec 28, 2008 2:02 PM CST reply actions
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