The Importance of Avoiding the Trap
by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 10:00 AM CST
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| MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-5) |
GAME #13 | DETROIT LIONS (0-12) |
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| Date: | December 7, 2008 | Location: | Detroit, MI |
| Time: | 12:00 P.M. CST | Stadium: | Ford Field |
| TV: | FOX DirecTV Ch. 709 |
Know Thy Enemy: | Pride of Detroit |
| Gonzo's Prediction: | Vikings 31, Lions 14 |
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| Final Score: | Vikings 20, Lions 16 | ||
Yes, folks, this game falls under the heading of the classic "trap game." A team that's hot and should win, looking at a game next week on the road against a quality opponent heading out on the road to take on a team that nobody likes and that just got slaughtered in their own building on Thanksgiving Day. . .a game in which they appeared to basically just give up.
Pacifist Viking said it very well the other day in his post looking forward to this afternoon's matchup. According to the good folks at Football Outsiders, the Lions are currently fielding what might be the worst defense in NFL history. Their DVOA is the worst of any team since they started tracking that statistic (and to read what that entails, go check out their site). They currently rank 32nd in points allowed, 31st in points allowed, 32nd in net pass yards allowed, 32nd in rush yards allowed, 32nd in TD runs allowed, and 32nd in yards/carry allowed. They have all of two interceptions on the season (one of which, yes, did come against Minnesota), and they allow their opponents to complete passes at a 66.3% clip.
Yes, their defense turned it up a notch at the earlier game at the Metrodome this year. Since then, the Lions haven't allowed fewer than 25 points, and didn't allow less than 27 in a game during the entire month of November (27 to Chicago, 38 to Jacksonville, 31 to Carolina, 38 to Tampa Bay, and 47 to Tennessee). While their defense was giving up 36.2 points/game last month, their offense was scoring at a clip of 17.8 points/game.
Meanwhile, the Vikings' offense has sort of found itself over the past few weeks. Did you know that since the last time the Vikings played the Lions, Minnesota has only scored fewer than 28 points once in the subsequent six games (their 19-13 loss to Tampa Bay)? Since the Vikings squeaked by at the Metrodome, the offense has been scoring at a rate of 29 points/game while allowing 23.5 points/game. And, yes, both of those numbers would be lower if you take out the shootout in Chicago back in Week 7 (which came just before the bye week). . .they'd fall to 26.6 and 18.6, respectively. Minnesota has also won 7 of its last 10 games after starting out 0-2.
Do you think the Lions can hold Minnesota to 12 points again? I don't.
Think that Adrian Peterson is going to fumble twice in the red zone again? I don't.
Think that the Lions' rush defense is going to stop. . .or even slow down. . .Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor this afternoon? I don't.
Think that Daunte Culpepper, who has been getting sacked at a rate of once per 8.3 dropbacks, is going to be able to put together the kind of game he'll need for Detroit to win today with Jared Allen's foot up his ass all afternoon? I don't.
A lot of "experts" are saying that this is Detroit's last chance for a victory in 2008 to avoid going 0-16. I think that a lot of the "experts" are going to be disappointed once the final gun sounds. The Lions aren't winning this one, either. Maybe the "experts" should circle Detroit's Week 17 game to find their best chance at a victory this season.
Alright, I'm confident. Let's hope the Beloved Purple get out there this afternoon and do what they should do.
SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL VIKINGS!!!!
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Inactives Courtesy of Michael Fabiano of NFL.com
Vikings: QB John David Booty (3rd), RB Maurice Hicks, TE Garrett Mills, LB Erin Henderson, LB Dontarrious Thomas, DT Kendrick Allen, T Marcus Johnson, DE Brian Robison.
Lions: QB Drew Stanton (3rd), QB Dan Orlovsky, DB Keith Smith, LB Alex Lewis, G Manny Ramirez, G Damion Cook, WR Shaun McDonald, DE Dewayne White.
Inactives for today's game
Minnesota
QB John David Booty (#3 QB)
LB Erin Henderson
RB Maurice Hicks
OT Marcus Johnson
DT Jimmy Kennedy
TE Garrett Mills
DE Brian Robison
LB Dontarrious Thomas
Detroit
OT Damion Cook
LB Alex Lewis
WR Shaun McDonald (good. . .that guy always kills us)
QB Dan Orlovsky
G Manny Ramirez
CB Keith Smith
QB Drew Stanton
DE Dewayne White
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 10:52 AM CST reply actions
Yeah
But mine are alphabetized, so there. (-:
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 11:06 AM CST up reply actions
Is Death an Injury?
Because Culpepper might be listed on the Injury Report with that as his injury next week
Herrera will Start
Despite having The Death of his brother take place this weekend.
Artis Hicks will start at Right Tackle according to Paul Allen on the Radio Broadcast.
Watching online
Seems that stooge TV is down for the count, anyone know where to get a link?
Somebody whent and Told the NFL that they were going to stream a cleveland browns game on Justin.tv
The Same place where Stooge tv streams from….Smart Move by a Cleveland Fan hahah…
Looking for a link man.
Why does one idiot always seem to ruin it for everyone else FFS, just like grade school.
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
I don’t have any other possible physical way of watching the games, can’t order sports package with NFL here :/
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 11:52 AM CST up reply actions
I'll get you a link man
I have alot of sources Streaming wise..None of them have a stream yet…I Should have one by game time..if not i’m really sorry man.
The best
Tony, next time im in the twin cities, beers are on me :)
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 11:55 AM CST up reply actions
alright man
I Could use one haha…Although i did go to the Casino with $125 Friday for my 19th Birthday and came home $275 Richer…
This blows...
In Delaware, this season has been great being able to watch the games…
If someone finds a link, please post!!!
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
If you're looking for an online feed
I haven’t looked there yet, so I can’t verify myself, but they could have something.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 11:55 AM CST reply actions
Damn. . .sorry, folks.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
Seeing Allen rip off Culpeppers head is much better than just listening!
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
Early
Gotta put these guys away early. If we let them hang around into the 4th quarter we’re going to be in trouble. GO AD!!!!!
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
I Can try to stream the game for you guys off my webcam
But there might not be audio…plus there could be a glare on the picture…It will have to be the last resort.
Two other NFC North contests to watch this afternoon
The Bears are taking on a Jacksonville team that’s pretty much quit on the year, and the Packers are going against a Houston team that I think they’ll have more trouble with than most seem to think.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:01 PM CST reply actions
Vikings to get the ball first
Reynaud back to take the kickoff.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:03 PM CST reply actions
With no stream
Gonzo will need to do some serious play by play typing :p
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 12:04 PM CST up reply actions
I'll do what I can
Might need to check out the GameCenter on NFL.com, too. . .that’s where I get my stats from.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
Might have to go audio only guys......I Just Dropped my webcam and it shattered into like 20 pieces
what a clutzy day for me.
Was a worthy effort. Th first sacrifice of the game!
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
Lions burn a time out
On the second play of the game.
Gotta like that.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:05 PM CST reply actions
Or you could go to nfl.com and follow it play by play there.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 12:06 PM CST reply actions
Gotta like that!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
me too
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
Of Course
You wouldn’t be a Viking fan if you weren’t
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
start with the pale ale
and finish with the black lager
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
Found a Stream.....
you need to Install the TVants Player But heres the Stream…Click on the Link in this post.
Cant do TVants im on a mac, thanks though.
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 12:09 PM CST up reply actions
How do I install TVants?
Tony you rock
!
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 12:10 PM CST up reply actions
Go to Yahoo Search and Search TV Ants
It Should bring you a link to a download site…i would post the site but i’m having some serious internet stability issues…lucky to be here right now.
Don't know what happened in Chicago
But it involved an interception and a fumble and. . .hell, NFL.com is even confused, I think.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:09 PM CST reply actions
review on fumble out of bounds
It will be the Bears ball inside the Jax 5
Man, poor Kluwe
Been dropping the ball perfectly inside the 5 the last couple of weeks, and we can’t keep it in play. Touchback, Lions.
Vikings 0, Lions 0, 8:53 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:13 PM CST reply actions
NFC North Update
Texans 7, Packers 0, 11:58 left in the first quarter.
Bears 7, Jaguars 0, 12:36 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:15 PM CST reply actions
Damn it
Big pass play for the Lions there puts them nearly in Minnesota territory.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:17 PM CST reply actions
Man
Vikings better get it in gear here soon. The Lions are down to the Minnesota 27.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:19 PM CST reply actions
False Start
its nice to see that we’re not the only team that gets false start penalties in our own house
I don't like this
Daunte looks a bit like old Daunte.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:21 PM CST reply actions
To video watchers
why are we going offsides every other play?
Maybe
Its better that we cant see the game :/
definitely not
sorry, but I have to respectfully disagree. This blows!
I’ve officially been spoiled so far this year.
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
Doesn't help that
The audio stream is delayed like 4 minutes compared to NFL.com’s gamecast
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
Vikings down early
Lions take the ball and march downfield, but have to settle for a 25-yard Jason Hanson field goal to take a 3-0 lead.
Lions’ drive went 73 yards in 13 plays and took 7:52 to accomplish.
Lions 3, Vikings 0, 1:01 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:27 PM CST reply actions
NFC North Update
Bears 7, Jaguars 3, 6:20 left in the first quarter.
Texans 7, Packers 0, 5:50 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:28 PM CST reply actions
Nice job by Reynaud!
Hanson slowed him down just enough, but not before Reynaud got out to the 43-yard line!
Lions 3, Vikings 0, under a minute left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:30 PM CST reply actions
Never would have happened with Hicks.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 12:31 PM CST reply actions
Where the hell was Gus throwing that one?
That’s the Lions’ THIRD interception of the season.
Two of them have been thrown by Gus Frerotte.
Damn it!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:32 PM CST reply actions
this game might get out hand soon..
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 12:33 PM CST reply actions
This is not the way the Vikings needed this game to start
The Lions are a desperate football team. You can NOT allow a desperate football team to hang around.
Minnesota needs to get this garbage under control, and quickly.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:34 PM CST reply actions
And another offsides penalty
That’s four in the first quarter.
This is just pathetic.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:35 PM CST reply actions
First quarter over
Lions have 2nd and about 6 from the Minnesota 44 when we come back.
Lions 3, Vikings 0, one quarter of football in the books.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:37 PM CST reply actions
Q1
Lions can have the first quarter, Vikes can take the final three
Yeah
I kind of miss T-Jacks mobility.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 12:37 PM CST reply actions
NFC North Update
Texans 7, Packers 0, 1:56 left in the first quarter.
Bears 7, Jaguars 3, 1:03 left in the first quarter. Bears lining up for a FG.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:38 PM CST reply actions
Vikings lose?
Before this game even started, I honestly thought the Vikings were going to go on to the field, thinking it will be an easy win, and lose. I hope it’s not true.
Face mask?
He didn’t TOUCH the face mask!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:41 PM CST reply actions
Conspiracy?
By the NFL to fook the Vikings for having the williams fook them?
I’m not ready to call it that yet, though that was a terrible call.
The offsides penalties have definitely been deserved, so far.
Hmmmmmm
Nfl hands the >ions the game through officiating, but then they still lose, how sweet would that be!
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 12:44 PM CST up reply actions
Man. . .dodged another bullet
I can’t even begin to describe how lucky we’ve been in the red zone thus far.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:43 PM CST reply actions
Hanson makes his second
Hits from 23 yards, and the Lions now lead 6-0.
Lions’ drive went 43 yards in 8 plays, taking 3:37 off of the clock.
Lions 6, Vikings 0, 11:39 remaining in the first half.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:44 PM CST reply actions
At least they're still playing the Lions
Because real NFL teams might have turned those mistakes into more than just two field goals. The Vikes are looking like they’re trying to follow tradition of playing down to their opponents. (Minnesota nice?)
How
long have the Lions held the ball in this game? All we do is run a couple plays and give the ball right back.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 12:45 PM CST reply actions
This is nuts...
The Lions are HISTORICALLY bad, yet in 5 quarters this year, we have looked like their bitch.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
NFC North Update
Bears 10, Jaguars 3, start of the second quarter.
Texans 7, Packers 0, start of the second quarter. Texans inside the Green Bay 40.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:45 PM CST reply actions
Reynaud hurt and in the locker room
Allison returning kickoffs and doesn’t make it to the 20.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:46 PM CST reply actions
Goodell
pulled a Harding wuth a tire iron on the sidelines.
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
potential stream
try http://www.justin.tv/itrick seems to be working for me
OMG I LOVE YOU!!!!
it’s on commercial now… but Thanks so MUCH!
After listening to delayed Lions commentary this will be a relief!
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
If it's any consolation
the LIons were up 17 – 0 on Tampa Bay, and then went on to get blown out
Texans inside the Green Bay 10
They’ve got 2nd and 8 on the GB 9, already up 7-0.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:47 PM CST reply actions
And, naturally
They fumble and GB recovers on the 3.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
the roar will be restored. . lol..
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 12:48 PM CST reply actions
Look, all it will take is one run by AP
and then it’s off to the races
Lions had 7 on line on 3rd and 4
no wonder they are winless
Damn. . .handoff to Kleinsasser?
Don’t see that every day.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:52 PM CST reply actions
Wait, was Dugan
My bad.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, Christ
Peterson fumbles again, but I think he might have been down on that one.
Review this sumbitch.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:53 PM CST reply actions
Oh yeah, he's down
His butt hit the ground before that ball came out.
Should still be Minnesota ball. Vikings challenging the call.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:53 PM CST up reply actions
bout to
watch the packers game…. id never thought i would.. but u know what… ill change it back after halftime
My fiancee thinks I'm nuts
Because I’ve been swearing all game. I think I reacted too early on that one, though. The replay looks awfully cut and dry that his arse was down. Unless Goodell wants to change the rule that that is the same as a knee.
Even if we get the ball back...
I’m getting frustrated with AD’s fumble-itis. He needs to work on that.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Rodger
Now we get to really find out if the Commish has put his stamp on this game
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
I
guess Gonzo is wrong about AD not fumbling twice today.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 12:56 PM CST reply actions
Half wrong
I did say “in the red zone.” (-:
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
NFC North Updates
Texans 7, Packers 0, 9:09 left in the second quarter. Packers set to punt.
Bears 10, Jaguars 3, 11:21 left in the second quarter. Jags just got a punt from the Bears.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:56 PM CST reply actions
Don't like how this is going...
Just when it looks like we are getting something going, we PLAXICO ourselves with a turnover or penalty.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Possible web stream
Idk if anybody has posted this. I can’t check to verify because my connection in my dorm room sucks.
http://homertv.weebly.com/
The game might be on there
I think this is down
But they are the guys that are doing this homertv
I'm talkin' 'bout SHANK!
He’s a bad mutha!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 12:59 PM CST reply actions
SHAANK!
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 12:59 PM CST reply actions
Liverpool is not the greatest sports team ever you frigging Scouse lover. ;-)
Seattle, the world's worst sports city.
Vikings in the red zone
Got a 3rd down and 6 from the Detroit 17 coming up.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:01 PM CST reply actions
And a crappy throw by Gus kills it
Longwell coming on to try from 31.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:01 PM CST up reply actions
Wild Card Race Update
Eagles 3 Giants 0
Could come in handy if the Vikings don’t win the division
Seattle, the world's worst sports city.
When will the Lions
Realize that they are indeed the Lions? Hopefully soon.
sometimes i fucking hate gus, sometimes i don’t. .
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 1:02 PM CST reply actions
Longwell cuts it in half
And I was wrong, the try was from 35, not 31.
But, Longwell hits it because. . .say it along with me. . .that’s what Ryan Longwell does.
Vikings’ drive went 65 yards in 12 plays, taking 6:44 off of the clock.
Lions 6, Vikings 3, 4:55 left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:03 PM CST reply actions
Where is Dan Orlovsky
When you need him to run out of the endzone for no aparent reason.
NFC North Update
Chicago 10, Jacksonville 3, 8:27 left in the first half.
Houston 7, Green Bay 6, 5:07 left in the first half. Extra point pending for Green Bay.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:04 PM CST reply actions
Only our special teams
Would let up a long return to the Lions
As if they haven’t had given up good field position enough today!
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 1:05 PM CST reply actions
Updates
10-3 Chicago, Chicago Ball
7-7 Green Bay tied, Green Bay Ball
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 1:05 PM CST reply actions
Allen=Done for year
You can just see it. Boys this is the game where we lost the season.
Lions fullback ejected
And wow. . .that was an incredibly gutless hit by Gosder Cherilius.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:07 PM CST reply actions
It's a guess
Speculation / Assuming in such matters ought be discouraged.
Allens pissed, can limp on the leg.
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 1:11 PM CST up reply actions
We're done boys
Kevin and Pat won’t win, Allen is done for year.
That was a ridiculous hit
Total bs. He just ended Allen
we needed that!
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 1:10 PM CST reply actions
What a badass
With an obviously ruined knee he gets up and goes after Cherillus with a notion to take his head off
DAMN IT GUS!!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:10 PM CST reply actions
Stay Positive Guys
Allen may have Just Strained the ACL or Something in his knee if he was able to walk on it
Am I drunk?
Did someone on the telecast say anything about Allen’s potential injury, because I don’t remember hearing anything. He was just on the table, and I doubt they can tell the extent of the injury from there.
GUS
is terrible. Tarvaris Jackson is in NO WAY an NFL quality QB, but I am ready for him to play now.
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I KNEW IT!
Patented Vikings trap game. I HATE THIS FUCKING TEAM!
we need a qb change now..
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 1:12 PM CST reply actions
The Detroit Lions have 4 Interceptions this year
3 of which are due to Gus Gus
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 1:13 PM CST up reply actions
The Lions have 4 interceptions this season
3 of them have come from the right hand of Gus Frerotte.
Lions have 1st and 10 from the Minnesota 15 when we get back. And, remember, they’ll get the ball coming out of the locker room at halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:13 PM CST reply actions
ditto!
lol, we’re of one mind Gonzo
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 1:14 PM CST up reply actions
Updates
Chicago and Houston in the Red Zone.
Chicago’s up 10-3
GB & Houston are tied 7-7
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 1:13 PM CST reply actions
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It is now apparent
That the Williams legal issues weighed too heavily on this team. We are flat, uninspired, and have no game plan. Total fail on all facets.
NFC North Update
Texans 7, Packers 7, 2-minute warning. Houston has a 3rd and 7 coming up from the Green Bay 11.
Bears 13, Jaguars 3, 2:44 left until halftime. Gould just connected from 36 yards.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:14 PM CST reply actions
I
know that Gus is the reason we have won many games this year but this team is playing uninspired football. We need a spark and T-Jack is the only person who could give that.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 1:14 PM CST reply actions
Allen back in
Hell, he IS Iron Man.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:15 PM CST reply actions
finally live…put fucling feroote on the god damned bench 3 fucking picks…i don’t care how much you hate #7 let him fucking play
by vikeincheeseland on Dec 7, 2008 1:16 PM CST reply actions
Texans settle for 3
But they lead the Packers 10-7 with less than 2 minutes left in the first half.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:16 PM CST reply actions
Frerotte goes off on a cart
Lions contemplating going for it on 4th and 1.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:18 PM CST reply actions
Gus Frerotte is going to the locker room
Hells Yeah! (knock on wood!)
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 1:18 PM CST reply actions
woooooooooooooo whooooooooooooooo #7 is in
by vikeincheeseland on Dec 7, 2008 1:18 PM CST reply actions
I'm kind of ready
To see T-Jack. Should be entertaining either way.
Wouldn't
it be ironic if T-Jack lead us to a playoff berth.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 1:18 PM CST reply actions
I really don’t give a crap who’s playing QB at this point.
by PurplePeopleEaters on Dec 7, 2008 1:18 PM CST reply actions
This game...
has been terrible. Not just because we’re losing…both teams are playing like poop.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Who
would’ve thought that AD would only have 28 yards by halftime.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 1:21 PM CST reply actions
He didn't get there.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:21 PM CST reply actions
Hell, he may have lost yards
How do you lose yards on a QB sneak?
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How many times
Do we have to tell people that you CAN’T RUN ON THE WALL!?!?!?
You can't do that
Not against the vikings. I don’t care how big Culpepper is
Words can’t express my love for our DL.
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GOD the Lions are bad!!!
And yet we’re still losing…embarrassing.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Wow. . .Chilly called a play he'll let Jackson run
Taking a knee.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:23 PM CST reply actions
with 3 time outs to boot
Lions had 0 T.O.’s
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The feed
must be like 60 seconds behind, you just ruined it for me :P
And that's halftime
And it embarasses me to say this. . .
But we’re damn lucky to only be down 6-3 at halftime to the Detroit Lions.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:23 PM CST reply actions
Those words
Should never have had to be spoken.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 7, 2008 1:24 PM CST up reply actions
What is worse than watching this game?
Watching this game with a hang over.
What’s the name of the guy that took out Jared?
by PurplePeopleEaters on Dec 7, 2008 1:24 PM CST reply actions
Gosder Cherilius
Rookie tackle out of Boston College.
I’m still shocked that Allen is back out there.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
it would be interesting to know what is going on inside the locker room now.
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 1:25 PM CST reply actions
Help me choose a second half beer
I have five beers to choose from:
Dark wheat
Rye
Pale Ale
Black Lager
Belgian Pale Ale
I need to pick the beer that will make the Vikings offense work in the second half.
start with the pale ale
and finish with the black lager
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
Biggest question at half
WHY ISN’T AD TOUCHING THE BALL!?!
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 7, 2008 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
I call a conspiracy
Who replaced the Lions with an actual NFL team without anyone knowing?
The game of football...
has been set back 40 years in this game. I have been to high school games with better game-planning, coaching, and execution.
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NFC North Update
Bears 20, Jaguars 3, :18 left before halftime.
Texans 10, Packers 7, halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:31 PM CST reply actions
Glass half full/empty?
We still have a second half to play, and we need a huge resurgance from our offense.
Also anyone think Allen will get fined by the NFL for limping and yelling at an opponant? Ray Edwards will prob get one for not having his helmet on.
We were down at halftime last time, too
And that turned out okay.
But this is still a pretty sad state of affairs. They need to start blitzing Culpepper more often in the second half, I think.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions
personally i am thrilled about TJ
ALL YOU HATERS ARE GOING TO SEE WHAT HE CAN DO
by vikeincheeseland on Dec 7, 2008 1:33 PM CST reply actions
So, what's the over/under on Jackson's total passes 2nd half
I think Chilly holds the playbook close, and is entirely predictable.
Therefore Chilly goes to that stupid Double TE’s to the right, Playaction left – rollout right pass play (with no receivers actually on the right side of the field) that’s produced no success (and 2 Interceptions) all year.
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 1:35 PM CST reply actions
How sweet would it be though
For TJack to come out and kick ass against Daunte Culpepper and the Lions.
It’d be freaking sweet!
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 1:36 PM CST reply actions
Sure. Maybe yours is better than mine.
by PurplePeopleEaters on Dec 7, 2008 1:38 PM CST reply actions
If TJ can play like he did in the last game of the season last year
against Denver, then we’ll be just fine…if stupid dumb skull brained ned flanders lookalike bone headed Childress calls plays like he did in the first two games of the season, well, then wer’e in trouble
T-Jack warming up on the sidelines
Frerotte apparently back in the locker room.
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Penalties
Vikings can’t play out of their mind. They have to eliminate penalties
I am surprisingly confident
That they will do that. The only penalties they really made in the first half were offsides, and they didn’t do that as much in the second half. Hopefully they can continue the trend.
Just got in
T-JACK playing what happened ferret
ALLEN!!
Fumble, and I think the Vikings have it at the Detroit 2!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:41 PM CST reply actions
Jared
is a beast playing with an injured knee.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 1:43 PM CST reply actions
Should have been Vikings' ball
Instead, Nick Harris gets to launch a mortar shell, and the Vikings will start out at their own 39 rather than the Detroit 2.
Lions 6, Vikings 3, 13:46 left in the third quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:43 PM CST reply actions
We need to put something together right here and now
Boy I hope T-Jacks doesn’t look completely retarded
Jackson
Now we really get to find out if Jackson is our QB of the future. Tough year for him but let’s see what he’s made of.
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
berrian
should not be returning punts.. all he did was dance when if he would have ran striaght up field.. would have gotten at least 10-15 more yards
Time to feed the beast, folks.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:44 PM CST reply actions
And, yes
T-Jack is going to have to complete some passes in order for us to win this football game, too.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:45 PM CST reply actions
Say what you will about TJ
But he does throw a beautiful slant.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:46 PM CST reply actions
Wait a second...
WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED TO GUS?!?
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Hurt his back
Making a tackle after an interception.
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Didn't he learn anything in PeeWee?
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who fuking cares
gus and his patened bounce pass is not goign to happen again today
by vikeincheeseland on Dec 7, 2008 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
And there's AP
Vikings get into the red zone!
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Chester!
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TOUCHDOWN, VIKINGS!!
All Day sets it up, and All Night gets the finish from 17 yards out!
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CHESTER TAYLOR!!!!!
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 1:48 PM CST reply actions
good start to the half huh?
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 1:49 PM CST reply actions
He did a good job
Of sticking the ball right into AP and CT’s stomachs.
His one pass was right on the money, too.
Did you see that goddamn Detroit player go after AP's
knees at the end of his run…
Jackson!!!
Did you see that handoff??? Way to go T-Jack!
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Huh
And here I thought it was my local brew
This post would be better if I wasn't screwed by the refs!
Damn, VIC
Hittin’ the bottle a little early, are you? (-:
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
actually no…..i wish i was i got tha thome confinement thing going on for anothe month
just pretty damned excited to see gus on the pine
by vikeincheeseland on Dec 7, 2008 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
Vikings drive
As Longwell hits the extra point to make it a 4-point Vikings lead.
61 yards in 5 plays, taking 2:56 off of the clock. Peterson and Taylor accounted for 47 of those 61 yards.
Vikings 10, Lions 6, 10:50 left in the third quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:50 PM CST reply actions
For
some reason, the running game seems more explosive when T-Jack is the QB.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 1:50 PM CST reply actions
First Drive For Jackson
= 7 Points AND a Vikings Lead
Now we just need to keep up this momentum
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NFC North Update
Texans 13, Packers 7, 11:53 left in third quarter.
Bears 20, Jags 3 early in the third quarter, and the Bears are driving again.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:51 PM CST reply actions
THUD!
Kevin Smith, Pat Williams. . .Pat Williams, Kevin Smith.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:52 PM CST reply actions
Big Pat...
He not fat…he fine!!!
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Wow
Cedric Griffin just got smoked
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:55 PM CST reply actions
Wow... a Defensive Holding penalty
= 7 points for Detroit
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 1:55 PM CST reply actions
Why Sapp
Why not put out a 3rd safety FFS?
Why the hell
Is Griffin even covering Johnson in the first place? Isn’t he their only real receiver, and should Antoine Winfield be on him at all times?
Roger Goodell...
is laughing like C Montgomery Burns in his office right now. His referees made sure Detroit got a BS first down, and then they score…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
It just goes to show.....
It’s hard to win (even against the Lions) with interceptions, turnovers, and penalties…
Lions retake the lead
On a pass that looked eerily similar to Culpepper to Moss from days of yore. . .and all set up by a defensive holding penalty that negated a third down stop.
Lions drive went 80 yards in 3 plays, took 2:05 to accomplish, and concluded with a 70-yard TD pass from Daunte Culpepper to Calvin Johnson.
Lions 13, Vikings 10, 8:45 left in the third quarter.
Gotta answer, folks.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 1:57 PM CST reply actions
Any other Live Internet Feeds?
Justin.tv/itrick just got shut down for 24 hours
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Too bad...
Neither of them knows when to throw it away.
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Lol
Why is the NFL shutting out viewers (who end up watching ADS FFS!)
ir would be best if i didn’t not comehere during the game…i fins out shit b4 i see it
will be back to celebrate the victory
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Gonzo
You need to add a time delay button to the site :P
And we can't even get ONE first down
To respond.
That sucks.
Lions 13, Vikings 10, 6:48 remaining in the third quarter.
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Anyone have a link to the live streaming?
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by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 2:05 PM CST reply actions
as and ye shall receive
10-yard sack by Allen
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That's our 5th offsides penalty today
And that’s just pathetic.
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ALLEN!
Again!
Man, how does this guy not have his defense totally fired up at this point?
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This is killing me...
Any links yet?
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Uh, it's playing music because it's a commercial, right?
I really don’t want to listen to D-Pyrde for more than two minutes.
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Detroit takes a time out
Lions have a 3rd and 9 coming from the Minnesota 44. A stop here is both huge and necessary.
Lions 13, Vikings 10, 2:56 left in the third quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:09 PM CST reply actions
Boys from the Dakotas!
I’m like 45 mins from Mt. Vernon
Stop them on 3rd
And we take the penalty?
Man, I hope this doesn’t bite us in the ass.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:11 PM CST reply actions
wow... The only team that has worse playcalling that Chilly is the Lions
A draw play on 3rd and 25? Without AD? lol
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
Why would you accept that penalty?
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
or the Lions just rolled over?
The Lions being inept doesn’t make Chilly a genius (But I guess you’re right, he ’looks like" one…
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
If the Lions win this game
Brad Childress should be fired.
It’s games like these he blows it.
Seattle, the world's worst sports city.
Thanks for the excouragment, SS. :)
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by PurplePeopleEaters on Dec 7, 2008 2:15 PM CST reply actions
End of the third quarter
The Vikings need a rally, and they need it now.
Lions 13, Vikings 10, one quarter left to play.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:16 PM CST reply actions
Thanks PurplePeopleEaters!
I’m now watching the game again and feeling pretty good bout watching my VIKES!!!
Hope you’re crossing your fingers.
by PurplePeopleEaters on Dec 7, 2008 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
What a way to end the quarter
TJack to Berrian for 16 yards and a first down
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 2:17 PM CST reply actions
Chester Taylor
That boy’s got more moves than Ex-Lax.
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Green Bay takes the lead
14-13 over Houston right at the start of the 4th quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:19 PM CST reply actions
nice pass
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 2:20 PM CST reply actions
Nice throw by Jackson there
To Rice for a first down to the Detroit 28.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:21 PM CST reply actions
Maybe...
Not being ridiculed week in and week out on ESPN by just about every single
No pressure = able to just play and have fun.
After he wins today- i’m sure he’ll be having a lot more fun.
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
Commercial discussion:
Any suggestions regarding a digital voice recorder?
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Just make sure you have a
Hard Drive that will be good enough for the length of time you will be recording.
One where you’re able to sync it up to your computer to transfer your files as easy as possible.
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 2:24 PM CST up reply actions
We're in FG range now
It would be 45 yards from here.
But a touchdown would be absolutely spectacular.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:22 PM CST reply actions
Not if Gus can limp equally...
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Wow, a swing pass to AP!
How many times have we called for that this year, and it picked up 15 yards.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:23 PM CST reply actions
That was the first play I ever saw Peterson take.
And he returned if for a 60-yard touchdown last year. Good times :)
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Is Kenoy Kennedy still starting at safety for Detroit?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:24 PM CST reply actions
I'M TALKIN' 'BOUT SHANK!!
He IS a BAD MUTHA!!
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TOUCHDOWN!! MY BOY T-JACK!
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 2:25 PM CST reply actions
Vikings re-take the lead
Longwell hits the extra point, and the Vikings have a 4-point lead again over the Lions.
Minnesota drive went 90 yards in 11 plays, taking 5:35 to accomplish.
Vikings 17, Lions 13, 11:22 remaining in the game.
The defense NEEDS to get a stop here.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:26 PM CST reply actions
Alright.
T-Jack lookin solid and athletic… refreshing. Now just no more fluke 70 yard passes and we’re good.
those bombs
set up everything.. it makes them play back showing were not afraid to throw it deep.. so it helps out peterson and the short pass game
aliright, how about some good special team play, and defense?
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 2:26 PM CST reply actions
Wow
Touchdown Jackson to Shiancoe! You can see his confidence growing…
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 2:27 PM CST reply actions
That's
what I love about T-Jack. His mobility made that play. Gus would not have been able to do that.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 2:27 PM CST reply actions
Yes!
I love federal credit unions! I just made thirty bucks!
SKOL!
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DEFENSE!!!!
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 2:28 PM CST reply actions
Alright, defense
Get this thing done.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:28 PM CST reply actions
please lets play some real solid defense!!
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 2:28 PM CST reply actions
Man, come on, defense!!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:29 PM CST reply actions
Would this asswipe commentator
quit saying Allen didn’t get hurt, he was “just scared?” Of course he got hurt, just not very bady.
Houston re-takes the lead
Schaub to Andre Johnson for an 11-yard TD.
19-14, Houston, and it appears they’re contemplating going for 2, as they just called a time out.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:30 PM CST reply actions
Shit
Allen is going to get fined for that late hit there…..
Ok, that was my Goodell joke for the day.
3rd and 4
Need to get a stop here. . .Hanson isn’t hitting one from this far out.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:31 PM CST reply actions
And we don't get it
Damn it to hell.
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FUCK!
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by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 2:31 PM CST reply actions
Houston gets the 2
21-14, Texans over the Packers.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:33 PM CST reply actions
3rd and long
Okay. . .we absolutely, positively need a stop here.
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GOOD GOSH!
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Vikings challenging the play
And from the angle they were showing. . .it looked like the nose of the ball might have hit the ground.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:35 PM CST reply actions
Do you think...
Goodell is personally reviewing the plays for our game today?
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Why is Benny Sapp...
in single coverage vs Calvin? I don’t care that he lined up in the slot…put your best man on him ALL THE TIME!!!
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I've
been really disappointed with our D today. We can’t stop them. WHY? They are the freakin lions!
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 2:37 PM CST reply actions
5th DB
Shouldn’t ti be Tyrell Johnson over Sapp FFS?
Yeah...
Take that back, VT.
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Caught a break there.
4th and 11 from the Minnesota 21.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:38 PM CST reply actions
And that's 2 successful challenges by Childress today
So he gets one more if we need tone.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:39 PM CST reply actions
Wow...
Very freaking sweet on the challenge!
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 2:39 PM CST reply actions
we got a huge break there
That a baby, Roger! (That’s for the Godell lovers in the room)
Hanson cuts it to 1
After the first down to Johnson gets overturned, the Lions settle for a 39-yard Jason Hanson field goal to cut the deficit to 1.
Lions’ drive went 48 yards in 10 plays, taking 5:35 off the clock.
Vikings 17, Lions 16, 5:44 left in the game. Lions have 1 time out remaining, Minnesota has all 3.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:40 PM CST reply actions
It's All Day/All Night time
Let’s end this thing.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:42 PM CST reply actions
THERE he is!
Great job after the crappy field position.
And AP is now at 100 yards again.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:43 PM CST reply actions
Still
Have the crappiest special teams in the whole NFL dammit :/
How about...
bootleg right here???
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probably means it will be broken dont ya think?
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 2:44 PM CST up reply actions
GREAT grab by Bobby Wade!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:45 PM CST reply actions
Because TJack
has a tendency to get injured when he runs…
… kinda like Frerotte has a tendency to get injured when he’s sacked
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HANG ON TO THE FOOTBALL!!
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Packers get another TD
21-20, Texans, extra point pending
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Detroit
Probably wishes they hadnt burned so many timeouts
CHESTER!
Man, I loves me some Chester Taylor!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:46 PM CST reply actions
This drive is a microcosm...
Of rooting for the Vikings. I’m about to have a heart attack. And I’m 24.
Jackson's stats
8/10 for 105 and a TD.
And I don’t want to hear “but it’s the Lions.” Frerotte couldn’t do squat against this same defense.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:47 PM CST reply actions
Frerotte was 7 for 10 for 78
With 2 Interceptions that led to Lions Points
by DelawareBerserker on Dec 7, 2008 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
However...
the Lions didn’t game plan for TJ either.
That being said, it is still very encouraging…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
So once Lenon gets off the field
It should tick down to 2 minutes.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:48 PM CST reply actions
We're at the 31
Would be a 48-yarder for Longwell from here.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
knew it was close to the edge of his range
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 2:50 PM CST up reply actions
Game Ball
Has to go to TJ for coming in and playing as more than a band-aid. He looked sharp and had a very big part in this game. I think a lot of people will be upset when Gus is back next week.
Think
he should just start getting his medicare and old age pension
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
NFC North Update
Bears 23, Jaguars 10, 8:58 left in the fourth quarter. Gould just got his third FG.
Texans 21, Packers 21, 5:53 left in the fourth quarter. Texans with a 2nd and 20 from their own 25.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:50 PM CST reply actions
Actually, no TD, just 1st downs wins the game
A TD gives the Lions a chance to score & 2 pt. conversion
Lions burn their last time out
With 1:55 left on the clock and Minnesota looking at 2nd and 9 from the Detroit 30.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:51 PM CST reply actions
How about now...
for the bootleg I want. Would put this on ice…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
30 secs left on the clock
Vikes would have to try 4 fieldgoal right?
And that makes the FG longer
OR. . .do you have Kluwe pooch it here?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:53 PM CST reply actions
Think you've gotta pooch this one
27 seconds left with no time outs to get into FG range
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:54 PM CST reply actions
Watch Longwell pooch it
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:54 PM CST reply actions
I trust Longwell...
but a pooch would be a good call as well.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
WOW!
Longwell from 50. . .and it’s good!
I fully expected the pooch kick there.
54 yards in 10 plays on the drive, taking 5:22 off the clock.
Vikings 20, Lions 16, :22 left on the clock.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:55 PM CST reply actions
Because?
Yes. . .because that’s what Ryan Longwell does.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
Way to go Longwell
Gotta hand it to the guy….great season for him!
1st and 72 for the Lions
Field goal does nothing for them here.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:56 PM CST reply actions
Double Johnson
and get sapp off the field ffs!
That should be your ball game
On the RAY EDWARDS SACK!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:57 PM CST reply actions
1 second left
And Culpepper might have hurt his shoulder on the last play. . .Drew Henson coming in to relieve him.
He sure as hell can’t get it 75 yards.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:57 PM CST reply actions
And there's your ball game!
The Vikings escape by a final score of 20-16.
It wasn’t pretty. . .but our number on the scoreboard is bigger than their number on the scoreboard, and that’s all that matters.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 2:58 PM CST reply actions
Not for 2 and 0, but for that other stuff :p
by Iceland-Viking on Dec 7, 2008 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
I just knew this game would be a nailbiter.
by PurplePeopleEaters on Dec 7, 2008 3:00 PM CST reply actions
Not how I would've liked to see it, but I'll take it
Horribly ugly game, but damn did T-Jacks look good, I hope he becomes the starter again next week
Let's
root for Houston to beat the Pack.
by All Day, All Night on Dec 7, 2008 3:01 PM CST reply actions
Tarvaris
He impressed the shit out of me (or maybe the piss, since I’ve been drinking during the game). He looked down right comfortable back there and was far more accurate on the all important short passes.
Even if it wasn't pretty
This win was huge.
It’s a division win, a conference win, and a win against common opponents with Green Bay and Chicago.
The Bears are going to win here, but if the Packers lose to the Texans, their season is done.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 3:04 PM CST reply actions
Texans driving
About a minute left, Texans at midfield
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 3:05 PM CST reply actions
HUGE catch by Owen Daniels!
Texans down to the Green Bay 25, well within Kris Brown FG range.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 3:06 PM CST reply actions
Slaton to the 22
This will be a 39-yarder for Kris Brown to effectively end Green Bay’s season.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 3:07 PM CST reply actions
this game was way to close!!
Minnesota Vikings and Liverpool F.C the two greatest sport teams ever.
by vikingfromkuwait on Dec 7, 2008 3:07 PM CST reply actions
GOOD!
Brown hits the field goal, and the Packers’ season is over!
I DON’T WANNA WORK. . .I JUST WANNA WATCH GREEN BAY LOSE ALL DAY!!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 3:09 PM CST reply actions
on that note
Gonzo, I think you had better address the coaching in this game. I know none of us ever thought much about chilly being able to adjust, but I think he really deserves a lot of the credit in this game. Greenway was an animal….Mr. Allen being tough, and really TJ looked good. I just don’t think it will be enough for TJ to be starter next week.
I wish it would be. Yeah, he came in in relief, but we were still down, so it wasn’t as if the Lions were in a prevent defense, they were doing the same things to Jackson as they were to Frerotte. The big difference between the two? Jackson didn’t throw stupid interceptions that shot us in the foot. He came out and played well, maybe he’s finally ready? Who knows, but its a good sign.
How about that Lions O-linemen taking the cheap shot on Allen? Can he please get suspended or something? It was so flagrant and unnecessary,
TJ
I still don’t think he’s the answer long term, but based on his skill set, and what we saw today, he gives the team a better chance to win. His mobility has clearly been missed, as evident by the annoying number of sacks Gus has to take. He’s got just as much arm strength as Gus, but he looks far more accurate on the short stuff. With the way AP’s been running (and he’s been a monster the past few games.) and Chester running his ass off as well, those short passes are gold.
Basically, what it comes down to, is that Gus is currently playing like TJ was a the beginning of the year, so why not use the more athletic guy?
TJ
Player of the game no doubt about it. I just hope we stick with him going forward and hope we will never see another horrible interception and badly underthrown balls again (looking at you Gus).
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Please don’t stoop to their levels and harass them because of the loss. Just let them be, and let them suffer in silence as they drool over the dominance of this Viking team.
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Good call
The Packers no longer have any relevance to us. Or to anybody, really.
Let them wallow in their own crapulence.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 3:26 PM CST up reply actions
I love how their concern is that fans of other teams my talk smack, when they should really be worried about the play of their team.
In fairness, I took that quote out of context.
They were first and foremost concerned about their team.
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Aint even worth
Going over there,they should have kept Favre as QB,he adds way too many uncounted plays in a game.They prolly be in First place with him,without him.“They are who we thought they were”.
What was up with AP and the loose fingers.
T-Jack why…why man…why. if you could have just played well the first two games you would have never got benched. this coulda have been your team. Frerote will surely start next week if he can. and tarvaris will continue to wait to get a second chance. and it all would have been avoidable if you would have beat the slackers. some how tho i have a feeling that dtroits horrible pass D has got to help. i feel so torn. i know Tjack could be good and lead this team. but this is frerottes show now and he has us at 8-3 and not 0-2
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Correction
Jackson has us at 1-2.
Frerotte had absolutely, positively nothing positive to do with today’s performance.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 7, 2008 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
i am going to knock on wood on this one
but do u remember last year… the giants started their hot streak with a goal line stand… just saying…. and the vikings have been winning on the road
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