Official Minnesota Vikings Game Day Thread

[pbmax]

On a recent trip to the westernmost of the Twin Cities (no, not Houghton-Hancock), we observed panels being repaired or replaced on the Vikings new stadium Black Rock Edifice. They were in a hurry because the big events were soon coming to town (U2 had a show coming up).

They had under performed or perhaps failed under stress conditions over the past year. Perhaps colliding birds had caused more damage than expected when they rebounded off the glass/sky. Or just evidence that the original plan needed some tweaks to ultimately succeed.

The Vikings are without Diggs, Cook and Bradford. They have replaced them Keenum, What and I Don't Know.

Vikings fans think the team, like the stadium, is in the latter category, needing some tweaks and healthier parts. We know they in their natural failure seeking entropy mode.


Packers 23 Vikings 13

[pbmax]

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Packers RB Ty Montgomery (ribs), listed as Q, is expected to play today vs. Vikings and is not expected to be limited going in, per source.

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
#Packers RB Ty Montgomery (ribs) and rookie RB Aaron Jones are slated to split carries today, sources say, which may benefit both of them.

[hoosier]

What about Bakh?

[pbmax]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD80CostTV0

[red]

What about Bakh?

bakh played the last game, didn't you pay attention to troy?

he gave up that big sack while standing on the sideline

[pbmax]

Michael Cohen‏ @Michael_Cohen13 11m11 minutes ago
#Packers inactives:

CB Kevin King
CB Davon House
OLB Ahmad Brooks
OL Adam Pankey
DT Montravius Adams
ILB Joe Thomas
S Morgan Burnett

Michael Cohen‏ @Michael_Cohen13 10m10 minutes ago
This means lots of Damarious Randall, Josh Hawkins and Quinten Rollins, who is battling an ankle injury even though he isn't on the report.

Michael Cohen @Michael_Cohen13 9m9 minutes ago
But it also means the #Packers will have their starting O-line for the first time all season. David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga are up.

[pbmax]

So Ha Ha at the backend with Brice, Jones is ILB in Nitro and might get Burnett's occasional slot cover role.

Hawkins and one of the R&R boys wide, one of the R&R boys as slot. With a bum ankle its risky, but not sure I want Rollins outside.

[Fritz]

I'm not sure I want Rollins anywhere. Give Pipkins a shot!!!

I know you risk a big play mistake, but the kid has been learning on the side for about five games now.

[CaptainKickass]

Obligatory game day post.

[ThunderDan]

Big game today against the Vikings. The Vikings will struggle to score against us which is crazy to say but I believe is true.

Pack wins 31-16

[gbgary]

LET'S GO PACK!

[ThunderDan]

5 wide set to star. Maybe more empty backfield.

[ThunderDan]

3 and out for the O.

[pbmax]

I hate a draw from any formation.

[pbmax]

Make up call. Good flinch!

[ThunderDan]

Well that offsets the offfsides.

[red]

well this is gonna be a nice long flag filled game

[pbmax]

How can you let that dope get yards.

Randall took a bad angle.

[ThunderDan]

Horrible play by Randall, the QB is past the line of scrimmage, he can't pass any more.

[ThunderDan]

Yeah Fox finally jinxed a QB other than Rodgers.

[pbmax]

Its Randall and Hawkins outside,

Rollins and Jones in slot.

Great chase by Ryan for tackle.

[ThunderDan]

D gets off the field, but let the Vikes flip the field.

[pbmax]

A zone works against Case Keenum. And that is all you need to know about a zone.

[gbgary]

I'm no Randall apologist but Troy ragging on him was wrong a while ago. imo

[ThunderDan]

Good pitch and catch to Jordy.

[pbmax]

There is ol' Left Eye Zimmer.

[pbmax]

I'm no Randall apologist but Troy ragging on him was wrong a while ago. imo

Yeah, he only had to do 180 from coverage and maintain the outside.

Still, there was a better angle to take, but it wasn't effort related.

[pbmax]

If they actually alternate Monty and Jones, I will be amazed.

[ThunderDan]

Good 6 yard run to the right. Look like run left but Jones took it to the right.

[pbmax]

First down!

[gbgary]

lines sure are jumping around a lot.

[ThunderDan]

Good effort to get back to the LOS.

[pbmax]

They have blocked NO ONE on the outside on either wide run. Three guys had a shot at Jones and Monty.

[red]

uh oh

[ThunderDan]

That is a really late hit on Rodgers.

[pbmax]

Classic looking to run before catching the ball by Bennett.

[woodbuck27]

I'm no Randall apologist but Troy ragging on him was wrong a while ago. imo

Is Troy Aikman stalking Aaron Rodgers?

Holy crap Aaron is down....and now....he's up !

Right shoulder? Backup Vs Backup right now...DRAMA !

[gbgary]

hmmmmmmmm

[MadScientist]

Fuck that might end the season. Rodgers wasn't even moving his golden arm when he walked off the field.

[red]

as we wait to hear if our season is over or not

[Maxie the Taxi]

Three worst words in English language: Rodgers is hurt

[woodbuck27]

Aaron Rodgers in the dreaded Tent....Holy Packer Nation.

[ThunderDan]

Two steps after released the ball and driven into the turf by the LB. That is textbook roughing.

[pbmax]

The question is whether Schefter or Rapoport has a source in the tent.

[Rastak]

as we wait to hear if our season is over or not


Welcome to my world.....

[Patler]

That is often how collar bones are broken.

[pbmax]

Two steps after released the ball and driven into the turf by the LB. That is textbook roughing.

I agree. Seems like it.

[woodbuck27]

The announcement better not be a shoulder dislocation.

PLEASE Packer God. If we lose that MAN we are screwed.

On the second look it looked bad and his wrist area. He rolled up on the shoulder smoothly.

[red]

season over

[red]

he's not moving that arm at all

[Guiness]

Rodgers on the Gator. Well shit.

[ThunderDan]

D needs to step up big time now.

[pbmax]

I agree. Seems like it.


I don't know about two steps.

But Perreira says some protections end outside the pocket. Maybe. But Rodgers clearly wasn't a runner.

[woodbuck27]

Welcome to my world.....

Yup.

[pbmax]

Baloney holding call. the hit was wishing five and the hand on back is normal.

[ThunderDan]

Clark shed his blocker and made a great tackle.

[woodbuck27]

D needs to step up big time now.

They need to play 'out of sight'.

[Maxie the Taxi]

So now the refs are going to turn Keenum and Theilen into All Pros.

[MadScientist]

Fucking 3rd down defensive penalties.

[ThunderDan]

Come on refs, they Vikes did that to Bennett earlier.

[Rastak]

Illegal man downfield

[ThunderDan]

Illegal man downfield.

[red]

defense sucks

[woodbuck27]

Aaron Rodgers...their calling it a Right Shoulder Injury.

WOW ! That's too sad.

[ThunderDan]

74 with a textbook grab of Rollins to stop the sack from happening.

[JohnMexico]

Likely gonna stop watching this team. i love my packers but i know what ensues. we are the colts without him...

[Maxie the Taxi]

Both R&R missed that tackle.

[pbmax]

Why are you diving for the tackle?

Force him to help and OOB.

[ThunderDan]

Rollins catch that.

[woodbuck27]

Now if Aaron is gone we'll see what is left and Ted Thompson and MM et all.

[pbmax]

Martinez!!

[ThunderDan]

Great open field tackle by Martinez.

[MadScientist]

Martinez needs to teach open field tackling to Rollins and Randall.

[woodbuck27]

This is really a bad feeling...... I'm feeling.

[Maxie the Taxi]

We're REALLY fortunate Diggs is hurt, not to mention Bradford.

[woodbuck27]

I like Martinez a lot.

[Rastak]

We're REALLY fortunate Diggs is hurt, not to mention Bradford.

And their best RB in Cook too.....

[woodbuck27]

ahhhh CRAP.

[gbgary]

finally a stop without a ref fucking it up.

[pbmax]

Likely gonna stop watching this team. i love my packers but i know what ensues. we are the colts without him...

Being a little quick there, aren't you?

Colts are 2-3 and didn't hire a backup until Week 3.

Hundley will likely be better.

[Maxie the Taxi]

And our best RB in Cook too.....FIFY :-)

[woodbuck27]

And their best RB in Cook too.....

Rastak why do I like your Teams chances better than the Packers right now?

[pbmax]

Mute has never served better.

[Patler]

Hundley will have his chance to prove his worth, an the Packers to determine what trade value he may have in the future. This will be interesting.

[pbmax]

You cannot do this to your backup. Run, Run Pass will get him killed.

[woodbuck27]

Likely gonna stop watching this team. i love my packers but i know what ensues. we are the colts without him...

Colts ! urrrpppphhh !

That bad Eh !

No way.

[pbmax]

Hundley will have his chance to prove his worth, an the Packers to determine what trade value he may have in the future. This will be interesting.

Not with this play calling.

[Fosco33]

I dislike bears, Seahawks, cowboys. I fucking hate the queens.

Already sick of aikman, the refs and these lame horns. I wish tv was actually live and I'd always listen to am620.

[red]

season over

[pbmax]

Like I said, if you do this to your backup you guarantee he will suffer.

[ThunderDan]

Ugh, that sucks.

[JohnMexico]

yeah im done.

[woodbuck27]

Hundley will have his chance to prove his worth, an the Packers to determine what trade value he may have in the future. This will be interesting.

Yup and now MM better run the ball.

There you go Hundley gets Picked.

MM has to show what he's really worth. That won't be good.

[ThunderDan]

Barr should be out of the game for that shit.

[pbmax]

If the RB gives you his arm, then drag him down with it.

[ThunderDan]

What is up with the refs? Too much time on every call.

[pbmax]

Barr should be out of the game for that shit.

Agree.

[Maxie the Taxi]

If the RB gives you his arm, then drag him down with it.That's my line pb. lol

[pbmax]

That's my line pb. lol

Its good advice.

[woodbuck27]

This Packer Team is not Top 16 without Aaron Rodgers.

He cannot be replaced and us see any real Green Bay Packer success.

[Fosco33]

Barr needs a legal crack back block. Or a forearm to the gut. Playing like a bitch. Get treated like one.

[gbgary]

this is going to be a painful afternoon.

[red]

we're done

[Rastak]

Agree.

I missed it, will have to try and catch a replay.

[ThunderDan]

How is launching yourself helmet first into another players face out of bounds after the runner is out of bounds not an ejection?

[pbmax]

Capers got read on that one, they bet on pressure and they got it.

[woodbuck27]

The Viking strike first...Too easy.

Vikings 7 and Packers are behind with ZERO and it won't get better.

[Rastak]

How is launching yourself helmet first into another players face out of bounds after the runner is out of bounds not an ejection?

You must be new to the NFL.....

[woodbuck27]

we're done

red...... if your wrong I'll be very surprised.

The Packers arn't built around Aaron Rodgers.

Aaron Rodgers is...The Green Bay Packers.

[ThunderDan]

How is launching yourself helmet first into another players face out of bounds after the runner is out of bounds not an ejection?


You must be new to the NFL.....

Doesn't happen out of bounds 5 yards from the play to a player without the ball.

[MadScientist]

How is launching yourself helmet first into another players face out of bounds after the runner is out of bounds not an ejection?
Seriously. That bullshit has to be removed, by removing players that do it.

[Rastak]

Doesn't happen out of bounds 5 yards from the play to a player without the ball.

Refs almost never toss players, seen it a million times....that said, I didn't see the hit so I speak in generalizations.

[woodbuck27]

How is launching yourself helmet first into another players face out of bounds after the runner is out of bounds not an ejection?

hahahahaha are you paying any attention to the NFL HO?

Get real and follow the game. The NFL Head Office isn't REAL.

[ThunderDan]

We have to open up the O.

[ThunderDan]

Taylor is done.

[woodbuck27]

We have to open up the O.

:whaa: Where is Aaron Rodgers ThunderDan?

[Iron Mike]

Who was it that said Bennett was a good blocker???

[red]

no fucking pocket. now we see just how shitty our o-line and blocking scheme is

unless you have a QB that can run all over the place, we look like shit

this also forces out backup to have to run all over the place, which he is clearly not ready to do

[ThunderDan]

:whaa: Where is Aaron Rodgers ThunderDan?

Why are you being a dick?

ARod is hurt but you can't run, run, pass with your back up QB if you want success.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Just what we need. A shanked punt.

[MadScientist]

And a shank. Why not.

[red]

a-rod obviously had magic powers that makes all his other teammates play better

[gbgary]

bad time for a shit punt.

[woodbuck27]

Chalk it up to 'a Wild Ride Season'.

The Jets are now up on 'the Pats'... 14 to Zip !

The sky is falling !

[MadScientist]

If Hundley wants to earn big money, he needs to show a lot more than this.

[Maxie the Taxi]

What the hell was that defense?

[ThunderDan]

Clark takes himself out of the hole.

[Fosco33]

Was thinking this was gonna be a high scoring game. Now it'll just be a blow out. Missing so many players...

[woodbuck27]

Why are you being a dick?

ARod is hurt but you can't run, run, pass with your back up QB if you want success.

My response TRUMPS yours.

You need a QB that can pass well. We just lost that QB.

I'm sorry for your delusions.

[Iron Mike]

After that Martinez shit attempt at a tackle, I say bring in Bowman...

[ThunderDan]

Good job D.

[red]

well, we needed that

we really needed that TD though

[jklowan]

just announce arod has a broken collarbone, season fucked

[beveaux1]

Great play!

[ThunderDan]

My response TRUMPS yours.

You need a QB that can pass well. We just lost that QB.

I'm sorry for your delusions.
No it doesn't. Your response was stupid. We need to call the same plays no matter who the QB is.

We all know ARod is hurt.

[Rastak]

Big play to get you back into the game.

[woodbuck27]

Ohh my goodness did we just lose Clay Mathews? :-)

He looks gassed after that fumble recovery (awesome) and run down the RH sideline.

Clay needs to get into shape.

[pbmax]

no fucking pocket. now we see just how shitty our o-line and blocking scheme is

unless you have a QB that can run all over the place, we look like shit

this also forces out backup to have to run all over the place, which he is clearly not ready to do

Hundley had time but started watching the pressure instead of throwing or moving. His eyes came down, in the parlance.

[red]

LET HIM THROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maxie the Taxi]

God I hate this offense.

[gbgary]

stop running sideways

[ThunderDan]

Can't go run, run on every first and second down.

[jklowan]

NFL network just announced that Arod has a broken collarbone, season is fucked

[Maxie the Taxi]

God I love this offense.

[pbmax]

CLARK!!

[red]

there we go. we needed that

[ThunderDan]

Boom, first TD throw for Hundley.

[beveaux1]

You can't run, run, pass on every series.

[gbgary]

game of two crappy QBs and turnovers.

[pbmax]

Clark takes himself out of the hole.

Read Pass Option kept Ryan from filling as well as he read pass.

[mraynrand]

NFL network just announced that Arod has a broken collarbone, season is fucked

injury prone!

[pbmax]

That's the kid we saw in preseason a couple seasons ago.

[red]

NFL network just announced that Arod has a broken collarbone, season is fucked

really, cause i just turned it on after you posted this, and thats NOT what they are saying

[ThunderDan]

injury prone!

Horrible 1st pick, shouldn't be mentioned as a TT pick.

[woodbuck27]

Hey Thunder I am on the same side of you. I've been there a lot longer than you too.

We simply see it differently and won't likely often agree.

I accept the fact your not as experienced as I am. It'll come to you....maybe?

I have a lot of hope for you. :-)

[beveaux1]

arid will miss at least 7 games. We'll do well to tread water.

[pbmax]

ffff.

Block and mute TV. Trust me, much much better

[MadScientist]

Good choice to run it out Vikings.

[Guiness]

Refs almost never toss players, seen it a million times....that said, I didn't see the hit so I speak in generalizations.

Agreed that they really don't like to do it. Following their 'point of emphasis' this season though, he should've gotten an unsportsmanlike and the little '1st of 2, second will result in an ejection' speech.

[pbmax]

Can't go run, run on every first and second down.

Yeah, he has got to help the offense now and get out of comfort zone. Go back to quick hit stuff if Hundley knows it.


/he might not

[Guiness]

Son of a bitch, how is that a penalty.

[woodbuck27]

Broken Collarbone !?... If that is the TRUTH.....Patler as usual would then be right.

It's not official. Hope !

[Rastak]

That was a good call but kind of unfortunate for the dude

[pbmax]

God I love this offense.

I'd rep you again if I could.

[ThunderDan]

Hawkins needs to realize his S is there to help.

[beveaux1]

arid will miss at least 7 games. We'll do well to tread water.

If he has a broken collarbone.

[Rastak]

Son of a bitch, how is that a penalty.

Ummm, watch that again.

[Rastak]

Close call, think it isn't a catch....

[pbmax]

Hawkins, you were looking at him, how did you not see him stop?

[Maxie the Taxi]

The refs are way too involved in this game. Let them play. Both teams have been victimized by stupid calls.

[pbmax]

It might not be a catch but good luck proving it.

End zone camera was best for Packers, but its not clear.

[Maxie the Taxi]

#28 on Thielen is a miss match.

[gbgary]

we suck at zone d.

[ThunderDan]

Lost control when ball went between legs. I don't think it touched the ground but he was out when control restablished.

[pbmax]

McCarthy just does not lose on weird challenges.

[pbmax]

Lost control when ball went between legs. I don't think it touched the ground but he was out when control restablished.

I could see that explanation. But is that the rule?

So not a catch before OOB?

[pbmax]

McCarthy just does not lose on weird challenges.

Except Fail Mary which was obvious and a call from the booth.

[beveaux1]

Like a hot knife through butter.

[Maxie the Taxi]

There goes Rollins.

[Rastak]

There goes Rollins.

That was a weird one.....

[ThunderDan]

I could see that explanation. But is that the rule?

So not a catch before OOB?

No, he hadn't made a football move.

[red]

YAY

more injuries

and another TD given up by the D. good drive D

[pbmax]

Pipkins is out there.

[Rastak]

No, he hadn't made a football move.

The good ole football move....

[red]

we suck at zone d.

yet we insist on using it

[Maxie the Taxi]

That was a weird one.....He came in with a bad ankle.

[ThunderDan]

Ryan needs to step up on the goal line. He can't wait for the RB to come to him.

[ThunderDan]

He is in. Get hte game moving.

[Iron Mike]

After that shit attempt by Ryan, TT should make a call to Bowman...

[beveaux1]

May be a long year.

[mraynrand]

There goes Rollins.

needs more practice at full speed

[pbmax]

Dial had his lunch handed to him. His guy blocked Dial and Perry who beat his man.

[Maxie the Taxi]

We need to play Aaron Jones the rest of the game. Throw it to the flat or run screens with him. A hurt Monty ain't making it. If you're going to play Monty, spread him out as a receiver.

[Maxie the Taxi]

needs more practice at full speedYeah, he kind of hobbled off at half speed. lol

[pbmax]

I think Troy is baked.

[pbmax]

Good thought but how about 20 yards less?

[ThunderDan]

Good, took a shot deep. At least it breaks tendency.

[red]

After that shit attempt by Ryan, TT should make a call to Bowman...

might not even be worth it if a-rods done for the year

if he's not, then yes, its time to call bowman

[pbmax]

I am rooting for a flag fest now.

[Rastak]

7 got crunched....

[red]

o-line sucks

[ThunderDan]

Good hold by Lindsley. 2 for 1.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Do we have the third QB activated? We're going to need him if Stubby doesn't change the damn game plan.

[pbmax]

Need the short stuff across the middle. But there wasn't much time that time.

[Rastak]

o-line sucks

Vikings have a really good pass rush...

[woodbuck27]

A decent arm and throw by Hundley right there but.... all the same.

The Packers need to get some kind of Running game going against a tough Viking Run 'D'.

Hundley's size somehow bothers me. He has to demonstrate good mobility.

[MadScientist]

Hundley needs to learn what a hot read is.

[woodbuck27]

Vikings have a really good pass rush...

I like your 'D' period.

[ThunderDan]

Nice penetration and tackle by Daniels.

[pbmax]

PIPKINS!!

[pbmax]

Hundley needs to learn what a hot read is.

They faked him on that last blitz well.

[woodbuck27]

The LIONS are getting pounded...31-10 Saints.

[ThunderDan]

That's a catch.

[pbmax]

And he will lose this one and be out of challenges. Got lucky once.

[Rastak]

He had both feet in, not sure what all the debate is about...

[beveaux1]

Out of bounds.

[pbmax]

Is a hand as good as two feet?

[Rastak]

Turnovers kill....

[woodbuck27]

Do we have the third QB activated? We're going to need him if Stubby doesn't change the damn game plan.

ThunderDan is calling in plays to MM.

Take his cellular away. :whaa:

[pbmax]

It is still Case Keenum we are facing.

[ThunderDan]

Good job Randall but mostly Martinez.

[MadScientist]

Randall gets the ball without being anywhere near a receiver.

[Rastak]

Is a hand as good as two feet?

He had a foot down when he caught the ball then got the second in....for some reason the broadcast crew overlooked the fact the first foot was down immediately

[Guiness]

Hey Woody - there goes Keenum's no INT streak!

[Iron Mike]

Fuckin' Randall......take it to the house!!!!

[pbmax]

Martinez has turned into a whale of a player.

[red]

randall comes down with an INT by being beaten very badly by the guy he was suppose to be covering

tbuck v 2.0

[Rastak]

It is still Case Keenum we are facing.

He's playing half way decent since game 2 actually.

[pbmax]

OK, I'll take that dump off.

[mraynrand]

I am rooting for a flagg fest now.


"Nobody leaves until I leave, and I never do."
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/mash/images/4/47/Sam_flagg.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/265?cb=20120124053330

[pbmax]

He's playing half way decent since game 2 actually.

Better than he ever has, but still ...

[mraynrand]

randall comes down with an INT by being beaten very badly by the guy he was suppose to be covering

tbuck v 2.0

I'd be OK with this.

[ThunderDan]

Let Hundley throw, good things happen.

[woodbuck27]

He is in. Get hte game moving.

https://previews.123rf.com/images/ocusfocus/ocusfocus1407/ocusfocus140700212/30439614-depressed-sick-looking-Cocaine-addict-man-sniffing-cocaine-with-rolled-banknote-to-snort-the-coke-Stock-Photo.jpg

R E L A X

[pbmax]

That was LOVELY!!

Do that Scott Tolzien!

[ThunderDan]

Good kick hitting throw even if it went for 1 yard.

[Rastak]

Better than he ever has, but still ...

Valid point!

[pbmax]

"Nobody leaves until I leave, and I never do."
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/mash/images/4/47/Sam_flagg.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/265?cb=20120124053330

If you don't close your eyes I won't leave!

[woodbuck27]

Let Hundley throw, good things happen.

https://imgc.allpostersimages.com/img/print/posters/lowell-herrero-cow-jumps-over-the-moon_a-G-9811570-0.jpg

[mraynrand]

Hundley needs to learn what a hot read is.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1c/fb/65/1cfb6576f2ef9020a0a0f8cda8908f1c--celebrities-reading-reading-is-sexy.jpg

[pbmax]

He had a foot down when he caught the ball then got the second in....for some reason the broadcast crew overlooked the fact the first foot was down immediately

I am recording this so I will get back to it late. I thought his feet were in air. but the replay is sometime before 1:30 of record time future pbmax.

[Maxie the Taxi]

I've seen Keenum play a couple of times with St. Louis. When there is pressure, he sucks.

[red]

hundley isn't gotta make it to the end of this game

[woodbuck27]

He's playing half way decent since game 2 actually.

I'll take experience over enthusiasm.

[pbmax]

Screen gone bad. They sniffed it out.

[ThunderDan]

Second TD throw by Hundley.

[pbmax]

He steps up into the pocket and complete the pass!!

Do that Jacoby Brissett!

[red]

nice

thats what monty should be doing

was it a catch?

[Maxie the Taxi]

They're going to say he never caught it.

[Rastak]

He never had it...