Can the Vikings Prolong the Misery in Motown?
by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 10:30 AM CDT
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| MINNESOTA VIKINGS (1-0) |
GAME #2 | DETROIT LIONS (0-1) |
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| Date: | 20 September 2009 |
Location: | Detroit, MI |
| Time: | 12:00 P.M. CST | Stadium: | Ford Field |
| TV: | FOX DirecTV Ch. 711 |
Know Thy Enemy: | Pride of Detroit |
| Gonzo's Prediction: | Vikings 34, Lions 17 |
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| Final Score: | Vikings 27, Lions 13 |
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Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's nearly time for the game that the Lions have probably had circled since the day the schedules were announced. This is the home opener for Detroit, and the first home game for their heralded rookie quarterback, Matthew Stafford. The rookie had a bit of a rough debut last weekend in New Orleans, and hopefully the Vikings' front four will make things just as rough for him this afternoon as well. So what are the major keys for the Beloved Purple this afternoon?
1) Don't get overconfident - As we've all been reminded numerous times, the Vikings almost lost both their meetings to the Lions in 2008. Fortunately for Minnesota, "almost lost both meetings to the Lions" is just another way of saying "Minnesota swept Detroit for the seventh time in the last nine seasons." Despite the Vikings' recent record of success against Detroit, however, they absolutely can not forget what happened last season in their two games against the Lions, and I personally don't think that they will.
Oh, and speaking of things to remember from last year. . .do you suppose Jared Allen still wants to rip Gosder Cherilus' head off of his shoulders? I'm guessing he probably does.
2) Minimize Calvin Johnson's impact - You're not going to "shut down" Megatron, because he might be the best receiver in the NFL. . .certainly somewhere in the Top 5. He had a touchdown catch in each game against the Vikings last year, and when you have a young quarterback like Matthew Stafford, he's going to have a tendency to try to lean on a guy like Calvin Johnson as much as he can. While the Vikings' front four will have to keep the heat on Stafford, the secondary will have to know where Johnson is at all times.
3) Hang on to the football - Much was made of Adrian Peterson's nine fumbles in 2008. Of those nine fumbles, four of them occurred in the two contests against Detroit, and that played a part in allowing the Lions to hang close with the Vikings. We saw last weekend exactly how dominating #28 can be once he gets rolling, and against a Lions' defense that allowed Mike Bell to go off for 143 yards last weekend, you would think that Adrian Peterson might be able to improve on that just a little bit. There's no reason to think that he won't. . .as long as the ball doesn't find its way to the turf.
The Vikings, on paper, are the better football team going into this game. We know this. And the Detroit Lions are eventually going to win a game and snap their losing streak. . .a streak that currently sits at 17 games and 22 of their last 23. And yes, the Lions scared the Vikings twice last season in a big way. But I really, honestly don't think that the streak ends for Detroit today. Once again, Adrian Peterson should prove to be too much, and Brett Favre should be able to make the Lions' defense pay in ways that Gus Frerotte could not in 2008 if they commit too many people to stopping the run.
Kickoff is in an hour and a half, folks. . .make sure you're here for all the excitement of Vikings' football on a Sunday afternoon. We'll see you here at noon!
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Vikings INACTIVES:
The Vikings inactives are QB Sage Rosenfels, WR Jaymar Johnson, WR Greg Lewis, CB Asher Allen, S Husain Abdullah, LB Erin Henderson, Kory Lichtensteiger and DT Jimmy Kennedy.
We Released Bobby Wade…and signed Greg Lewis to SIT?
I feel confident in saying...
10-14 points off turnovers today. 150 + rushing yards, and somwhere in the 30’s-40’s we’ll score… But… Its also easy to say 5-3 at halftime LOLOLOLOLOL
...add #4 to the mix and see what you get... Championship.
Lions Inactives:
WR D. Williams; CB McCauley; FB T. Smith; G Peterman; G Loper; T Salaam; DE Avril. Stanton is 3rd quarterback.
Anyone else hear Birk say AD could run for 3000 yards in a season
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.
Mort said it on ESPN
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.
Hey if anyone knows of a link to a stream for todays game that would be great.
"If at first you don't succeed - Skydiving isn't for you"
Berrian
BB is back, he will stretch those legs out against the lowly lions. Vikings will blitz the heck outta Stafford. Chester Taylor looks to be productive with the screen passes. AP will be AD.
I Can't find a stream folks.
I’ll keep looking..but you may be SOL
Hey Guys...
I’m stuck at work and won’t be able to excape until at least half time, so please provide as many details of the game as possible. Thanks.
Is it ok if it has a slight bias towards the vikings… cus i can do that
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.
I wouldn't want it any other way!
SKOL VIKES!
by Norse Force on Sep 20, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
i think peterson gonna get 225 yards today, 2 TDs and farve with have 200 yards and 2 TDs. i think the final score will be 35-13
by vikingfreak1125 on Sep 20, 2009 11:45 AM CDT reply actions
If the Vikes don't destroy the Lions today, Childress should be fired on the spot.
Now that would be a bad day for fans of other NFC North teams. Just like Dennis Green before him, Childress is a significant reason why we’re not that worried about the Vikings winning a title any time soon.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 20, 2009 11:46 AM CDT reply actions
He's no Mike McCarthy, that's for sure
The Vikings have actually gotten better under Childress’ watch.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I'dtake McCarthy over Childress (though Thompson wanted to hire Childress over McCarthy)
But yeah, McCarthy’s teams are undisciplined. I like his passing scheme, but we’ve been close to the bottom of the league in penalties while he’s been here and based on the first 6 quarters of the season, we’ll be there again this year too.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 20, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
VikingsLions Streaming Link
Quality is poor, but imma watch it anyways.
http://www.justin.tv/kris6_6_6
Skol Vikings!!
lol thanks
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
super low quality
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
LETS Go Team~
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions
Better than nothing, which is what I otherwise got
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Checking in from Baghdad
I’m here for the game and up on chat. AFN is not broadcasting this one.
:(
I wonder why not?
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
Vikings get the ball first
And a couple touches for Peterson have given us a quick first down.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions
Peterson get the ball
On the first four plays. . .2 carries, 2 catches.
3rd and about 3.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions
Wildcat coming?
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions
Timeout
Favre’s on the sidelines, so I’m guessing so.
Time out, Vikings.
11:34 left in the first quarter, still scoreless.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
great laser throw and catch to pick up the first
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.
Bad handoff
And that’s a fumble for Peterson. . .exactly what we didn’t need.
Lions recover at about midfield.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions
I thought he worked on that.
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by Luft Krigare on Sep 20, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Wtf He Does This
Occasionlay With against the Lions~
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone with a stream?
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/vikings-vs-lions-cam
The last stream went down when the kids mum/sister (I couldn’t tell) walked in, went nuts and unplugged the camera he was using to film the game! :p
GREAT play
By Madieu Williams on the end-around. 2-yard loss, and it’s 3rd and 12.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions
back to back good tackles for winfeld and M. Williams
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.
4th and 1
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.
Damn Defense...had too much time off the first game!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:15 PM CDT reply actions
Nope
Down by contact, apparently.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
the first snap i realized with horror that I had Smith starting on my fantasy team
by Firebeard_23 on Sep 20, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
need a stop and 3rd and 5
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.
Another 3rd down
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions
I'm not worried
It’s their first drive, and it was on a short field.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
A.Peterson, Why?
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions
Stafford underthrows Megatron
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.
Hanson
Has been playing for the Lions since roughly 1864. Still automatic.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
Lions Scoring Drive
The Lions took 12 plays and 6:47 to move 40 yards and set themselves up for a 30-yard Jason Hanson field goal.
Lions 3, Vikings 0, 5:05 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions
here we go percy, lets see something here
by vikingfreak1125 on Sep 20, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions
GB's other worldly D give a up a TD to the Bungles
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.
At Lambeau
The Bengals have taken an early 7-0 lead over the Packers on a Palmer-to-Coles 5-yard TD pass.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions
I feel like I've been taking crazy pills
Rodgers 0-3, Ryan Grant 2 carries for 4 yards. Flip side, Palmer is 100%, 2/2 for 17 yards and a TD, and Benson has 3 carries for 28 yards.
by Firebeard_23 on Sep 20, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Tried a Wildcat play
Harvin takes the snap and hands it to Peterson. Only gains a couple.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
Good yardage on Harvins return.
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
Loadholt got beat bad
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.
Three and out
Sweet merciful crap.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
And we can exhale.
Nice punt by Kluwe. We need that more often.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
More like lost!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Hochuli
Eddie Guns is working the Packers game.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions
TD Pack
Rodgers to Driver. 7-7 (after the XP)
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions
Run defense
Isn’t looking good again. Let’s go Williams Wall!
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions
Holy crap
We are getting our asses kicked thus far.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions
First quarter finished
In a quarter. . .ummmmm. . .dominated by the Detroit Lions, the Vikings trail 3-0.
Lions have 2nd and 4 from the Vikings’ 38 when we come back.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions
Last week started off slow as well!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions
Bobby Wade
Three catches for KC already.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
They are running directly up the middle and
still getting 5- 7 yards a rush. It’s pissing me off
by All Day, All Night on Sep 20, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions
Yes We Released Bobby Wade to Have Greg Lewis Sit on the Bench
Way to go Chilly you moron
pick chad greenway
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.
Coming up huge with the pick!
Way to go Greenway
....AND TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF!
Way to make up for that shitty tackling!
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
INTERCEPTION!!
Chad Greenway gets the pick. . .nice job by #52.
Vikings will have a first and 10 in Detroit territory at the Lions’ 44-yard line.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
Picked off!
Way to make up for the missed tackle.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Momentum Shifter!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions
scoreless
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.
3-0
Gostowski just kicked a 45 yarder.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Jets are looking tough as hell, on ST and D that is...
"My cat's breath smells like cat food!"
-Ralph Wiggum
by Steel Spike on Sep 20, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
How'd that happen?
Another Rodgers TD pass?
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
4-yard run for Grant
Set up by a Carson Palmer INT
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Palmer int, returned to 4, ryan grant run
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.
Woodson INT led to a Ryan grant TD from about 7 yards
my roommate is watching that game in his room so i can tell when somethin is happening
by hickenizgriz on Sep 20, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice running by Peterson.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
RUN STRAIGHT AHEAD
For crying out loud.
We get nothing out of the INT.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions
WHAT THE HELL
Our offensive line can show up any day now.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions
Go For It
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
Why
are we so awful in short yardage situations this year.
by All Day, All Night on Sep 20, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
Welcome to the club
"My cat's breath smells like cat food!"
-Ralph Wiggum
by Steel Spike on Sep 20, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
The Lions are one Foote ahead of us.
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Sep 20, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
We should have a few good ways to come up with a yard.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Our
run game is nonexistent and Favre gets like 1/2 a second to throw the ball
by All Day, All Night on Sep 20, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
My grandma called that play!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions
Should we hire her?
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
I'm pretty glad
we were able to do something with that interception
There we go
Nice to see the Williams Wall finally make a play.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions
Did I hear that right?
We had T-Jack out there as the up-back?
Replay of it now. . .what the heck was that?
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions
Bluffing?
Maybe we put him in there so the Lions would commit more to coverage?
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
T-Jack was on the punt team?
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by Luft Krigare on Sep 20, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
SHORT
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Damn People
It’s a team contribution Childress isn’t responsible for everything
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:43 PM CDT reply actions
If the Lions challenge this
They might end up getting the first down.
Honestly. . .I think Stafford got it with the dive.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:43 PM CDT reply actions
I think you're right.
Nice scramble.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
He did.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
challenge, the viking have to get some offense going
by vikingfreak1125 on Sep 20, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions
Nice
Still short. Timeout by Detroit gone.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions
Well, from that angle
Stafford’s right knee hit first, so he was short.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions
Shit! What is this!
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Just trying to get the Vikings to jump
No cause for alarm
There was a flag, though.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh those tricky Lions
The fake fake punt
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
Ah!
We should have known!
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Haha ya
I flipped to fox just in time to see it and was kinda freaking out. I had no idea what they were doing haha.
by packallday555 on Sep 20, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Illegal formation on the Lions
On the punt. Tack on another five yards.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
What time is it?
AP time. Calling it now 7-3 after this drive.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions
Can't have another 3 and out here
That much is for damn sure.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions
We should try
Picking up a blitz at some point
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions
they just bring 7... how can we not my them pay for it
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.
What the hell!
I’m starting to think that it might be reasonable to start Lions defense on Fantasy!
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
I thought the point of running the ball
was to help the passing game! Apparently Not!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions
Sieve! Sieve! Sieve!
Our O-line looks down right awful.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions
Throw the god damn ball!
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
They should put Farvin at full-time QB
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Sep 20, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions
bad throw
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.
Yep, three and out
Again.
We look just putrid at this point.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
Silver lining
At least our punt coverage has been good today. Good Lord that’s the only good thing about the game so far.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
Jackson made some bad throws, but he didn't get sacked this much
by Firebeard_23 on Sep 20, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
Thank you.
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Sep 20, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone needs to hook Peterson up with an IV at halftime
We were down by 3 points against Cleveland at the half too
I'm embarrassed for Brad Childress/offensive line.
We’ve seen poor playcalling/protection before, but this is a new low.
Big punt return for the Bengals
Sets them up with a first and goal. Still 14-7, Packers.
And, of course, the Bengals immediately kill themselves with a penalty.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions
Why Do We Choose To Do This Against the Lions
I guess we didn’t pratice all week or something, because this is not the VIKINGS playing,
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions
Our
O-line is looking terrible. Both pass and run blocking
by All Day, All Night on Sep 20, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions
I was really hoping
That my column prediction wasn’t going to come true. We’re in for a battle against the worst team in the NFL.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions
Kevin Smith with 74 yards already
And that’s re-damn-diculous.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions
Never mind
Smith with 46 yards. . .don’t know why Fox showed 74.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Im sick to my stomach!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions
TD Bengals
1 yard run by Palmer. 14-14
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions
We just need to catch up with NFL speed
Then we’ll be fine!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm about to switch over now.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
watching stream
very terrible quality, yet it seems appropriate for the level of play here… Childress needs to go.
Can't believe the Vikes can't even get within FG range...
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Good god....
This sucks.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Im confused~
Which team has Adrian Peterson?
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, are you joking?
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions
That was bullshit!
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Great.
Nice dive by the Lions O-lineman. Bullshit call.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions
And another penalty
We are just getting throttled.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions
And for my next trick...
Here comes a facemask penalty. FML.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions
Gotta hold them to 3
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions
Or not
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you kidding me?
Seriously you have no faith!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Attention to Gonzo!
Is it time for another personal letter to Brad Childress?
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
And
I’m changing it to the Twins game. Fuck this.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions
Me too.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Game Over...
Twins now. Hope this doesn’t carry over
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
Pitts and Lynch circled Johnson before the play!
Even they knew Johnson was getting the ball
Lions Scoring Drive
75 yards in 9 plays, taking 4:16 off the clock and concluding with an 8-yard TD pass from Stafford to Megatron.
Lions 10, Vikings 0, 5:40 left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions
done
thats it not watching anymore of the game
I would have a signature... but it could cause a schism on this site
Well at least we got Favre coming in...
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Sep 20, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions
Apparently The Vikings haven't showed up yet
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions
At this point,
im not even that mad at the defense. The offense is just disgusting to watch
by All Day, All Night on Sep 20, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions
Need to tame that Lion
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh oHHHHHHHH
Peterson!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
Favre is getting no time
And nobody’s getting open.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
Seriously Running Is stuck into Childress's head!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions
Nice job by Harvin
12-yards on 3rd and 5.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
Harvin!
At least he can make something happen
by Loki The Viking God on Sep 20, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
Farvin Lets go
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
Peterson damn near gets horse-collared
No flag, natch.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
WTF?!
Where the fuck was the facemask penalty?!?!?
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
Is Bernard Berrian playing???
i read he got hurt and came to the sidelines but i cant find if hes playing again
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by ManBearPigMBP on Sep 20, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes lets put it into overdrive!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions
someone see E. Sims jock somewhere?
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.
Two-Minute Warning
Vikings have the ball at the Detroit 16 with a first and 10 when we come back.
Lions 10, Vikings 0, two minutes left in the first half.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions
Baker!
Struck out Granderson to start the game. GO TWINS!
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 1:13 PM CDT reply actions
They have no respect for our pass offense.
Seems like they’re run blizting every play.
by All Day, All Night on Sep 20, 2009 1:13 PM CDT reply actions
To You is a win a win?
or does it depend..because I’ll take any kind of win, although i may be disappointed in some of the things we did wrong, or couldn’t execute
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:14 PM CDT reply actions
I don't care
If we win by 1 or 100. This isn’t college football. There aren’t any pollsters to impress.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
First and goal!
Favre to Rice gets us to the 3. Nice toss by #4 there.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:15 PM CDT reply actions
Or Tahi.
Just short. PS these announcers blow. “ta-HEE”? Wrong.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Tahi...lmao why?
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions
your just concerned about Favre's statctics buddy!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Slam it into the end zone
That’s what #28 is there for.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions
TOUCHDOWN!!
Favre with the play-action to Taylor, rolls right, and hits Shiancoe for a 1-yard TD pass.
It’s a verb. . .to Shank!
Lions 10, Vikings 6, extra point pending.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions
Uh Oh! The Vikings have started showing up!
Who knew, the bus was late and everyone wasn’t here!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 20, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions
Holding on the extra point?
Crap. . .here we go for it again.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions
Momentum going into the locker room. Woohoo!
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
They still have a kick return coming up...
Which makes me scared.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
still time to get a stop and get the ball back
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.
Vikings Scoring Drive
Longwell tacks on the try. . .again. . .and the Vikings pull to within 10-7.
Vikings’ drive went 76 yards in 10 plays, taking 4:36 off of the clock.
Lions 10, Vikings 7, 1:04 left until halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions
Favre's numbers
11/12, 81 yards, 1 TD
It’s not that guy’s fault we’re down a field goal.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
I cannot believe how much room the Lions have.
But at least that one got called back for holding.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions
Run's coming back
we may get the ball back with good time left
could just run it out next play
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.
Well that was gross.
But just remember we were down at halftime last week too.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions
And that's halftime
Vikings trail 10-7 going into the locker room. . .really need to crank it up in the second half.
Link to the second half thread coming momentarily.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
Just keep this in mind
last week we were down at halftime and we stepped it up big time in the 2nd half. Our defense gave up 10 points in the 1st half today…thats not that bad so if we step it up again, we should be good
fuggly
11/12 for Favre. Great. But Stafford is 6/8. Smith ran wild too. Can coaches make adjustments?
I just can't get over the horrible play calling
what the fuck is chilly thinking? We need to mix it up. They’re playing the run on almost every play.
Is Chilly thinking?
He seriously thinks this is Pop Warner, where execution of plays is sufficient. OK, I exaggerate but…
21-21
We had cincy 3 and 34 on their own 5 yard line, they threw a screen, the guy got stopped like 10 yards short but fumbled it and the ball rolled past the 1st down and they recovered it. then a flea flicker got 30 yards plus a roughing the passer. they just scored to tie it. The defense looks shitty and the offense is so-so.
by packallday555 on Sep 20, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Other scores of interest
Packers lead Cincy 21-14, but the Bengals have the ball in the Green Bay red zone at the 2-minute warning.
Twins 1, Tigers 0, bottom of the 1st at the Metrodome.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
Bengals, 3rd and goal
From the Green Bay 5.
1:28 left in the first half at Lambeau.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:29 PM CDT reply actions
Touchdown, Bengals!
Palmer to Chris Henry for a 5-yard TD.
21-20, Packers, extra point pending.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
Touchdown Cincy!
Chris Henry ties the game 21-21 right before half.
by Eric J. Thompson on Sep 20, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
Chilly open up the offense in the 2nd half.............
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeee!
Complete BS PI call
In the Packers/Bengals game.
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
Second half thread
http://www.dailynorseman.com/2009/9/20/1045381/vikings-lions-second-half-thread
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by Christopher Gates on Sep 20, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
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