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Week 15 Non-Viking Games Discussion Thread

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Mother Nature has taken her toll on this week's NFL schedule, as a couple of games had to be moved to accommodate the Blizzard of the Century (of the year).  Since we Viking fans will, once again, be waiting all day for Sunday night, we can use this thread to talk about today's games that don't involve Minnesota.

(And, yes, the audio on the YouTube clip sucks.  I wasn't going to use the one from Bears/Packers because. . .well, duh.  Just shut up and stare at Faith Hill, damn it.)

Noon Central Time Games

New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills, CBS (DirecTV Channel 704)
Cleveland Browns @ Kansas City Chiefs, CBS (DirecTV Channel 705)
Houston Texans @ St. Louis Rams, CBS (DirecTV Channel 706)
Miami Dolphins @ Tennessee Titans, CBS (DirecTV Channel 707)
Atlanta Falcons @ New York Jets, FOX (DirecTV Channel 708)
Arizona Cardinals @ Detroit Lions, FOX (DirecTV Channel 710)

3:15 PM Central Time Games

San Francisco 49ers @ Philadelphia Eagles, FOX (DirecTV Channel 709)
Chicago Bears @ Baltimore Ravens, FOX (DirecTV Channel 711)
Cincinnati Bengals @ San Diego Chargers, CBS (DirecTV Channel 712)
Oakland Raiders @ Denver Broncos, CBS (DirecTV Channel 713)
Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers, FOX (DirecTV Channel 714)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Seattle Seahawks, FOX (DirecTV Channel 715)

The Niners/Eagles and Bears/Ravens games were originally slated to be noon starts, but had to be pushed back.  It shouldn't negatively affect the Bears, as I highly doubt that they planned on showing up this afternoon anyway.

The Vikings could have the NFC North officially sewn up before they take the field this evening if Green Bay loses to Pittsburgh.  It sure would be nice for the Steelers to get off of the proverbial schnide this afternoon, wouldn't it?

But even if the Packers do win, a Viking victory this evening over the Carolina Panthers will win the NFC North for the Vikings, keep them one game behind New Orleans for the #1 seed in the NFC playoffs, and reduce their magic number to get a first-round bye to 1. . .unless, of course, the Niners upset the Eagles in their game, in which case a win tonight would sew up a first-round bye for the Vikings as well.

So, there you have it. . .discuss all of today's less important action right here.  The game thread will be up about an hour and a half before game time. . .right around 5:45 PM Central.  Enjoy your football Sunday, ladies and gentlemen!

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Not really into the games today

just going to play madden and pack my suitcase

by Vikant on Dec 20, 2009 11:47 AM CST reply actions  

Cutler

With that vacant look he has on his face, I would think the last thing Da Bears need is for him to chill out!!!….LOL

A bird in the hand is worth about 10.99 at KFC and makes me lick my chops
Yummy!!!!!

by kdog69 on Dec 20, 2009 11:56 AM CST reply actions  

Noon games are a snoozer

Why aren’t they showing us the cardinals v. lions game? I’d like to see the cards choke again….

by PurpleRagnarok on Dec 20, 2009 12:11 PM CST reply actions  

Doesn't look like it's going to happen

Cards already up by 10, and Detroit’s already turned it over twice…

by Knut on Dec 20, 2009 12:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Well, here are the coverage maps from the 506

With the time shifts and stuff, the options for the early games are a bit limited. . .

http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2009/15-CBS.html – CBS games

http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2009/15-FOX-E.html – Fox early games

http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2009/15-FOX-L.html – Fox late games

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 12:26 PM CST reply actions  

Interesting.

I guess they justify these games by saying that the Jets and Miami still have a playoff chance.

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by PurpleRagnarok on Dec 20, 2009 12:31 PM CST reply actions  

Wow, these early games are terrible.

The Red Zone Channel is kindof boring for the first time ever (in my experience). I’ll still watch, ‘cause it’s football, but when the highlight of the day is in the Browns/Chiefs game, you know it’s gonna be a slow early afternoon.

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Woot Woot!

by Manimal on Dec 20, 2009 12:39 PM CST reply actions  

Joshua Cribbs is ridiculous

That is all.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 1:50 PM CST reply actions  

+203

Adrian Peterson, enough said.

by 4 AP Jerseys on Dec 20, 2009 1:58 PM CST up reply actions  

I thought the Lions were sealed out...

but that pick 6 for 100 yards was nuts!

Adrian Peterson, enough said.

by 4 AP Jerseys on Dec 20, 2009 2:03 PM CST reply actions  

WOW!

17-14 Cards!!! Lions stormin back

Adrian Peterson, enough said.

by 4 AP Jerseys on Dec 20, 2009 2:12 PM CST reply actions  

annnnd...

Cards D tackle gets 2 unsportsmanlikes and gives the Lions 30 free yards… Lions get a first down and are poised to go ahead.

Adrian Peterson, enough said.

by 4 AP Jerseys on Dec 20, 2009 2:20 PM CST reply actions  

Watching a snoozer in the Jets and Falcons here

Wish they were airing the Lions and Cards, sounds like a good game. Last time I checked, Lions tied ’er up at 17. Go Lions!

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by VikesFaninNM on Dec 20, 2009 2:32 PM CST reply actions  

and whines like a small girl for a call

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
Percy Harvin is Devin Hester, except someone very smart decided to teach him how to catch and run routes.

by SDviking on Dec 20, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions  

for a moment,

I thought you said. “and whines like a small call girl”.

"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

by cryhavoc on Dec 20, 2009 5:31 PM CST up reply actions  

Rodgers look off today

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
Percy Harvin is Devin Hester, except someone very smart decided to teach him how to catch and run routes.

by SDviking on Dec 20, 2009 3:30 PM CST reply actions  

great!

let me know if they keep hitting him.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions  

vikings like in -9, do they cover?

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
Percy Harvin is Devin Hester, except someone very smart decided to teach him how to catch and run routes.

by SDviking on Dec 20, 2009 3:30 PM CST reply actions  

Slutler just threw his second int of the first quarter.... god, this is awful

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by IABerserker1 on Dec 20, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions  

Two picks for Cutler already

And we’re about halfway through the first quarter.

I’m so glad this guy is going to be Chicago’s quarterback for the foreseeable future. What a worthless, pathetic slug that guy is.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 3:34 PM CST reply actions  

Eagles v. Niners

TD D.Jackson 19 yd. pass from D.McNabb (D.Akers kick is good) Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards in 2:13
FG J.Nedney 51 yd. Field Goal Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards in 3:18

Eagles 7 – 49rs 3

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 3:35 PM CST reply actions  

Pack scores a td

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
Percy Harvin is Devin Hester, except someone very smart decided to teach him how to catch and run routes.

by SDviking on Dec 20, 2009 3:35 PM CST reply actions  

Eagles 3 & Out!

1 short run, 2 Incomplete passes.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 3:37 PM CST reply actions  

Ravens score again

14-0, Baltimore over Chicago

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 3:38 PM CST reply actions  

THIS JUST IN

the bears are hideous. chain them in the attic.

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by IABerserker1 on Dec 20, 2009 3:39 PM CST reply actions  

thats no fun for anyone

I piss people off on a fairly regular basis. I cherish my right to speak my mind, whether I sound like an uneducated savage or not. I've never been accused of keeping what I think a secret, nor will I ever. Don't like it? I don't care.

by IABerserker1 on Dec 20, 2009 3:42 PM CST up reply actions  

yes

so get them off my tv screen

by Vikant on Dec 20, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions  

how dare you!!!

If Urlacer didn’t get hurt they would be a good.. haha haha… i cant even type it without laughing

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
Percy Harvin is Devin Hester, except someone very smart decided to teach him how to catch and run routes.

by SDviking on Dec 20, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions  

HUGE pressure on Smith...

Eagles called for illegal contact (BS call).

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 3:42 PM CST reply actions  

Scenario review

Vikings clinch the NFC North with EITHER a victory tonight or a loss by Green Bay.

Vikings clinch a first-round bye with a win tonight AND an Eagle loss.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions  

Phe 3 & 7

deep pass incomplete. Phi to punt.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions  

green bay getting a taste of the

corrupt refs in pitsburgh
look for the phantom tripping call

by Vikant on Dec 20, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply actions  

steelers score a td

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.
Percy Harvin is Devin Hester, except someone very smart decided to teach him how to catch and run routes.

by SDviking on Dec 20, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply actions  

yay!

GO STEELERS!!

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions  

scoreboard says...

Bengals on top of Chargers and Raiders over Broncos!!

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 3:49 PM CST reply actions  

this is bad.... the bears are just awful at life

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by IABerserker1 on Dec 20, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions  

Eagles going for it on 4 & <1 at their own 29...

with 1:22 left in the 1Q. Vick banged up on 3rd and short run.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 3:56 PM CST reply actions  

49rs fumble...

Eagles take over on their own 6

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:02 PM CST reply actions  

Let them be as corrupt as they want today

It’s good for us.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 4:06 PM CST up reply actions  

The Packers have gotten the benefit

Of more garbage calls over the past 20 years than damn near any team in the league.

If it’s taken this long to finally come back and bite them, then that’s their problem.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions  

overall...

I think the zebras have been horrible this year.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:09 PM CST up reply actions  

I hate that rule

While I want the Pack to lose I hate when the zebras say the QB’s arm is moving forward. I wish they would go back to the old rule that the ball had to leave his hand.

by SouthernNorseman on Dec 20, 2009 4:06 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

So the Packers got the equivalent

Of the Vikings’ phantom tripping call.

I’m trying to feel bad for them. . .really, I am.

Wait, no I’m not.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 4:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Bears score the only way they can

On a punt return, because it means that Jay Cutler didn’t have to touch the football.

14-7, Ravens.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 4:09 PM CST reply actions  

Packers will look for a new kicker

i bet they miss that ryan longwell guy right

by Vikant on Dec 20, 2009 4:12 PM CST reply actions  

McNabb runs one in...

but laundry on the field.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:15 PM CST reply actions  

illegal contact on the 49rs.

declined. EAGLES score a TD.
the extra point will make the score 14 – 3

Drive went for 9 plays, 94 yards in 5:02. Capped off with a D.McNabb 8 yd. run

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions  

Alex Smith... 2nd INT of the game

third turnover in the first half.

Eagles take over in 49rs territory.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:23 PM CST reply actions  

stop updating

its clear cut that the 9ners will NOT win this game

by Vikant on Dec 20, 2009 4:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Eagles settle for a Field Goal

D.Akers 22 yd. Field Goal
The Drive: 8 plays, 24 yards in 3:00

Eagles 17 – 49rs 3

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:30 PM CST reply actions  

That was helmet to helmet

But you did not see Big Ben cry about it.

by SouthernNorseman on Dec 20, 2009 4:32 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

McNabb throws an INT in the end zone...

ending a long drive.

49rs ball on their own 20 with :44 left in the half

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:45 PM CST reply actions  

Touchdown, Steelers

Roethlisberger to Mewelde Moore to make it 20-14, extra point pending.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 4:48 PM CST reply actions  

Alex Smith returns the favor...

Throws an INT in their own end… his 3rd INT of the game.

Eagles take over on the 49rs 29yl. :28 seconds in the half

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:48 PM CST reply actions  

Touchdown, Baltimore

As the (allegedly) great Charles Tillman continues to be unable to cover his own shadow, let alone NFL receivers.

But he’s great at stripping the football, though. . .like that means anything for a DB.

Ravens 21, Bears suck.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 4:55 PM CST reply actions  

Wow

Double coverage and a pass interference and they STILL can’t stop something named Demetrius Williams from catching a 40 yard TD.

by TEXVIKE on Dec 20, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions  

49rs take an FG

J.Nedney 25 yd. Field Goal
The Drive: 8 plays, 36 yards in 4:58

49rs lack an offensive punch.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:14 PM CST reply actions  

9rs FIRST DOWN!

15 yard completion… Move Those CHAINS!!

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:21 PM CST reply actions  

J.Morgan 12 yd. pass from A.Smith
The Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards in 3:28

7:00 minutes remain in the 3rd…

Eagles 20 – 49rs 13

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Steelers extend the lead

Field goal by Reed makes it a 10-point lead for the Steelers.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 5:34 PM CST reply actions  

Frank Gore with a HUGE run up the middle

37 yards to the Eagles 44 (breaks 100 yd mark)

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:37 PM CST reply actions  

Sharon Rodgers

is getting her skirt dirty today thanks to the Steelers.

by Jepp The Viking on Dec 20, 2009 5:39 PM CST reply actions  

So in retrospect

I’d like to build a time machine and go thank whoever the ‘’half of vikings execs’’ that did not like Cutler when he became available. Sure does suck having out full compliment of draft picks doesn’t it…

by Jepp The Viking on Dec 20, 2009 5:40 PM CST reply actions  

BUT!

It’s NOT Cutler… it’s the O-Line!!

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:42 PM CST up reply actions  

And his defense

The Bears suck, and it’s great.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions  

exactly...

it’s NOT Cutler’s fault… not at all…

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Blame Bush.

Somehow, former president Bush is to blame. :)

by Jepp The Viking on Dec 20, 2009 5:46 PM CST up reply actions  

And his shrink

"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

by cryhavoc on Dec 20, 2009 5:46 PM CST up reply actions  

Sure

would be nice being crowned division champs thanks to the Packers sucking. Why is it that they go beat up a few powder puffs and all of the sudden they are great? Remember what happened last time we were told how much improvement the Pack had made after the 1st Favre Bowl? Jared Allen was not impressed.

by Jepp The Viking on Dec 20, 2009 5:43 PM CST reply actions  

14.2

Cutler’s QB rating currently. Really guy?

by Jepp The Viking on Dec 20, 2009 5:44 PM CST reply actions  

ugh.

maybe it IS his fault.

LOL!

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Fun question of the day

By year’s end, what number will be higher:
Favre TD’s (currently 27)
Cutler INTs (currently 24)

by Jepp The Viking on Dec 20, 2009 5:47 PM CST reply actions  

Favre's TDs

he will play in more games and have more opportunities.
but I wouldn’t count out Jay either… I mean… he still has 3 games to finish.

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Make it 25

Cutler is such a slug.

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by Christopher Gates on Dec 20, 2009 5:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Eagles TOUCHDOWN!

L.McCoy 2 yd. run
The Drive: 8 plays, 89 yards in 3:34

Eagles 27 – 49rs 13

I BELIEVE...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:51 PM CST reply actions  

Somehow

Cutler’s rating went lower. We now almost have 1 QB point for every day in the week folks…that is right…7.9 with 3ints.

by Jepp The Viking on Dec 20, 2009 5:57 PM CST reply actions  

I'd like to see the Bengals win today

For some reason I can’t stand the Chargers and how overrated they are.

by Jepp The Viking on Dec 20, 2009 6:01 PM CST reply actions  

WOOOT!

Percy and Sidney both active! So tweets Schefter.

by Jepp The Viking on Dec 20, 2009 6:03 PM CST reply actions  

Stupid, stupid Squeelers!

"What is best in life?"
"To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

by cryhavoc on Dec 20, 2009 6:23 PM CST reply actions  

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