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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

Shocking to me:

#Vikings OL ranked by PFF

1. Riley Reiff
2. Brian O’Neill
3. Pat Elflein
4. Josh Kline
5. Garrett Bradbury

(Purple Post on Twitter)

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

The Vikings allowed only one TD to opposing tight ends this year. (Best in NFL)

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ORIGINAL: SteveR

An upset Sunday would be an incredible feat.

Brees should have no real issue with our secondary. If they stop Hunter, he should be pretty comfortable.

Saints will aim to overwhelm our OL and make our offense stagnate.

I'm expecting a three-score loss.

Only variable to change things is turnovers. If we get a bunch of them and points off them, then we have chance.

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ORIGINAL: bohumm

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

The Vikings allowed only one TD to opposing tight ends this year. (Best in NFL)

18 TDs given up to WRs (tied for 8th worst)
4 TDs given up to RBs (tied for 8th worst)

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ORIGINAL: Lars

Playing on the road is always tough - and even more so in the playoffs. A win this weekend would be a nice upset!

I was torn about playing starters last week. But what we ended up with was essentially a mini bye week. Some guys have been resting for several weeks now. I actually think that helps these guys.

I agree with others assessments that NO will bring lots of pressure on our OL and Cousins. I hope we have a nice section in the playbook for TE screens and quick slants to counter that. With all of that traffic at the LOS, we may need to pass to set up the run. The OL is going to need to play its best game of the year. They played like crap against GB, so here's hoping they play strong.

It may be hard to sack Brees, but the DL need to remember to stay disciplined and get their hands up if the rush doesn't get there. There will be opportunities for batted passes, including on bootlegs. Remember, Brees is not tall.

Zimmer is great at defense. Let's see some new coverage schemes on Thomas at a few key points in the game. As others have said, a couple of turnovers would go a along way to giving us a win here.

The pass defense - especially the secondary - has been a bit maligned this year. Maybe they have just been waiting for this moment to really shine....

MN is as good a team as NO. They are. NO has the advantage since it is at their place. But MN could roll in there with some swagger, play smart and tough, and get out of there with a win.

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ORIGINAL: drviking

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ORIGINAL: Lars

Playing on the road is always tough - and even more so in the playoffs. A win this weekend would be a nice upset!

I was torn about playing starters last week. But what we ended up with was essentially a mini bye week. Some guys have been resting for several weeks now. I actually think that helps these guys.

I agree with others assessments that NO will bring lots of pressure on our OL and Cousins. I hope we have a nice section in the playbook for TE screens and quick slants to counter that. With all of that traffic at the LOS, we may need to pass to set up the run. The OL is going to need to play its best game of the year. They played like crap against GB, so here's hoping they play strong.

It may be hard to sack Brees, but the DL need to remember to stay disciplined and get their hands up if the rush doesn't get there. There will be opportunities for batted passes, including on bootlegs. Remember, Brees is not tall.

Zimmer is great at defense. Let's see some new coverage schemes on Thomas at a few key points in the game. As others have said, a couple of turnovers would go a along way to giving us a win here.

The pass defense - especially the secondary - has been a bit maligned this year. Maybe they have just been waiting for this moment to really shine....

MN is as good a team as NO. They are. NO has the advantage since it is at their place. But MN could roll in there with some swagger, play smart and tough, and get out of there with a win.

agree with the rest week

we needed some rest, and it was extremely unlikely (impossible?) that we would get a playoff bye


also, improves our draft position


IF we play our best game in all 3 phases, we can beat anyone, IMO....will we?

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

A little rumor going around about Zimmer to Dallas, if Stefanski goes to Cleveland....you bring back Shurmur to run everything?

#MinnesotaVikings #NFL
Mike Zimmer to the Cowboys trade?! National heads are speculating... [Purple Daily]

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ORIGINAL: SteveR

An upset Sunday would be an incredible feat.

Brees should have no real issue with our secondary. If they stop Hunter, he should be pretty comfortable.

Saints will aim to overwhelm our OL and make our offense stagnate.

I'm expecting a three-score loss.

Only variable to change things is turnovers. If we get a bunch of them and points off them, then we have chance.

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ORIGINAL: drviking

Ramblings...

I would be willing to listen to a trade for Zim, I think he is a very good DC and an average HC. Unfortunately, we could have a lot worse HC than Zim, and we may just get it. But good is the enemy of great

I feel we are maxed out with Zim at the helm...we will be ok to good every year, but not serious SB contenders, SB is all I care about nowadays, for better or worse.



Maybe Zim goes Dallas, they trade/not resign Dak and bring in Teddy at a much more reasonable contract. that would be something. Teddy/good Oline/Zeke and a Zim D....interesting, i guess


its not likely we go into NO and win, but we have a punchers chance...you never know


I think we got the best out of Cousins that we can, and if you cant win with that, its time to change something, maybe the QB, maybe the coach, maybe the entire thing...



cant give Cook a huge contract, it will be interesting to see how next season goes, a holdout seems very possible


i think Theilen's best years are gone, he should be quite effective for a long time as a savy vet, but wont scare defenses anymore, might need to look at his contract


I didnt see Rudy's second half coming....tip of the hat, sir


Elflein has not been terrible in the second half, not great either, IMO


Colquitt might have been our best signing this offseason

not sold on the LS, he seems pretty inconsistent

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ORIGINAL: Pager

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ORIGINAL: drviking

Ramblings...

I would be willing to listen to a trade for Zim, I think he is a very good DC and an average HC. Unfortunately, we could have a lot worse HC than Zim, and we may just get it. But good is the enemy of great

I feel we are maxed out with Zim at the helm...we will be ok to good every year, but not serious SB contenders, SB is all I care about nowadays, for better or worse.



Maybe Zim goes Dallas, they trade/not resign Dak and bring in Teddy at a much more reasonable contract. that would be something. Teddy/good Oline/Zeke and a Zim D....interesting, i guess


its not likely we go into NO and win, but we have a punchers chance...you never know


I think we got the best out of Cousins that we can, and if you cant win with that, its time to change something, maybe the QB, maybe the coach, maybe the entire thing...



cant give Cook a huge contract, it will be interesting to see how next season goes, a holdout seems very possible


i think Theilen's best years are gone, he should be quite effective for a long time as a savy vet, but wont scare defenses anymore, might need to look at his contract


I didnt see Rudy's second half coming....tip of the hat, sir


Elflein has not been terrible in the second half, not great either, IMO


Colquitt might have been our best signing this offseason

not sold on the LS, he seems pretty inconsistent

I agree on a lot of points.

I would like to see this team with some continuity on the offense with OC & QB. I think Stef can improve (he dropped some duds) and I think Cousins can as well (he's looked better -not great- at off schedule plays). Another year of coaching and investment in the offensive line, a legit 3rd WR and I think this could be a special offense.

I also think Zimmer has young talent in Hill, Hughes, even Boyd. And Watts. I think he can retool the defense on the fly. Only HUGE need is a 3T that can get pressure.

I'm on the fence. We no show on Sunday and my opinion might change.

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

A little rumor going around about Zimmer to Dallas, if Stefanski goes to Cleveland....you bring back Shurmur to run everything?

#MinnesotaVikings #NFL
Mike Zimmer to the Cowboys trade?! National heads are speculating... [Purple Daily]

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ORIGINAL: drviking

Ramblings...

I would be willing to listen to a trade for Zim, I think he is a very good DC and an average HC. Unfortunately, we could have a lot worse HC than Zim, and we may just get it. But good is the enemy of great

I feel we are maxed out with Zim at the helm...we will be ok to good every year, but not serious SB contenders, SB is all I care about nowadays, for better or worse.



Maybe Zim goes Dallas, they trade/not resign Dak and bring in Teddy at a much more reasonable contract. that would be something. Teddy/good Oline/Zeke and a Zim D....interesting, i guess


its not likely we go into NO and win, but we have a punchers chance...you never know


I think we got the best out of Cousins that we can, and if you cant win with that, its time to change something, maybe the QB, maybe the coach, maybe the entire thing...



cant give Cook a huge contract, it will be interesting to see how next season goes, a holdout seems very possible


i think Theilen's best years are gone, he should be quite effective for a long time as a savy vet, but wont scare defenses anymore, might need to look at his contract


I didnt see Rudy's second half coming....tip of the hat, sir


Elflein has not been terrible in the second half, not great either, IMO


Colquitt might have been our best signing this offseason

not sold on the LS, he seems pretty inconsistent

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

A little rumor going around about Zimmer to Dallas, if Stefanski goes to Cleveland....you bring back Shurmur to run everything?

#MinnesotaVikings #NFL
Mike Zimmer to the Cowboys trade?! National heads are speculating... [Purple Daily]

Shurmer has HC'd in two different places and failed miserably in both. Granted one was Cleveland, and the other is a Giants team with some total moron running the team. But still. He managed to suck donkey balls in two chances. NO THANKS.

I don't want to revert to shit.

If Zimmer goes, open up the vault and pry Jim Harbaugh loose from Michigan.

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ORIGINAL: Pager

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ORIGINAL: drviking

Ramblings...

I would be willing to listen to a trade for Zim, I think he is a very good DC and an average HC. Unfortunately, we could have a lot worse HC than Zim, and we may just get it. But good is the enemy of great

I feel we are maxed out with Zim at the helm...we will be ok to good every year, but not serious SB contenders, SB is all I care about nowadays, for better or worse.



Maybe Zim goes Dallas, they trade/not resign Dak and bring in Teddy at a much more reasonable contract. that would be something. Teddy/good Oline/Zeke and a Zim D....interesting, i guess


its not likely we go into NO and win, but we have a punchers chance...you never know


I think we got the best out of Cousins that we can, and if you cant win with that, its time to change something, maybe the QB, maybe the coach, maybe the entire thing...



cant give Cook a huge contract, it will be interesting to see how next season goes, a holdout seems very possible


i think Theilen's best years are gone, he should be quite effective for a long time as a savy vet, but wont scare defenses anymore, might need to look at his contract


I didnt see Rudy's second half coming....tip of the hat, sir


Elflein has not been terrible in the second half, not great either, IMO


Colquitt might have been our best signing this offseason

not sold on the LS, he seems pretty inconsistent

I agree on a lot of points.

I would like to see this team with some continuity on the offense with OC & QB. I think Stef can improve (he dropped some duds) and I think Cousins can as well (he's looked better -not great- at off schedule plays). Another year of coaching and investment in the offensive line, a legit 3rd WR and I think this could be a special offense.

I also think Zimmer has young talent in Hill, Hughes, even Boyd. And Watts. I think he can retool the defense on the fly. Only HUGE need is a 3T that can get pressure.

I'm on the fence. We no show on Sunday and my opinion might change.

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

A little rumor going around about Zimmer to Dallas, if Stefanski goes to Cleveland....you bring back Shurmur to run everything?

#MinnesotaVikings #NFL
Mike Zimmer to the Cowboys trade?! National heads are speculating... [Purple Daily]

Shurmer has HC'd in two different places and failed miserably in both. Granted one was Cleveland, and the other is a Giants team with some total moron running the team. But still. He managed to suck donkey balls in two chances. NO THANKS.

I don't want to revert to shit.

If Zimmer goes, open up the vault and pry Jim Harbaugh loose from Michigan.

Look at what he has done with unlimited resources at Michigan. Same as Zimmer. Good, not great.

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ORIGINAL: Pager

https://www.vikings.com/news/minnesota-vikings-new-orleans-saints-2019-wild-card-playoffs-injury-report

Hughes on IR. Mac out. Sorry if this was already shared.

Kendricks to play.

Huge to have Kendricks back. Hughes hasn't played great but he's our best slot option after Mac. Kearse will probably have a pretty big role.