Vikings VS Colts Predictions

[vikeinmontana]

vikes > colts

my guess is we win by 10

20-10

[dead_poet]

Awesomeness.

From @bloodstrib, Colts HC Chuck Pagano called Brian Robison "a rolling ball of butcher knives."

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[Juice]

Judd Zulgad ‏@1500ESPNJudd
LB Dwight Freeney (ankle) did not take part in practice and sounds like he won't play for the Colts on Sunday vs. the Vikings.

[Raptorman]

Packers beat Bears, Niners beat Lions, Vikings beat Colts. Could it happen?

[9man]

Vikes win 28-21

[Greg]

Vikes 34
Colts 21

[Demi]

Should be a win, they're a great match up for us. Another close one since still two bad teams playing each other.

[The Breeze]

Packers beat Bears, Niners beat Lions, Vikings beat Colts. Could it happen?

that's really funny. the vikes could be 2-0 atop the division with a solid game against the colts. they would control their own destiny

[dead_poet]

Reasons for optimism:

Behind Enemy Lines: Colts aggressive 3-4 defense susceptible to big plays

2. The Vikings’ defensive line should be salivating at the battered offensive line it’s about to face.

Luck and running back Donald Brown might be in the most danger this season operating behind a line that doesn’t provide much security.

The Colts are particularly susceptible on the interior. Center Samson Satele is in his first year with the team. Starting left guard Joe Reitz is currently out with a knee injury and has been replaced by Seth Olsen, who at best is a mediocre back-up. At right guard, Mike McGlynn is also in his first year in Indianapolis. So is right tackle Winston Justice, who left Sunday’s game with a concussion and was relieved by Jeff Linkenbach, another subpar reserve.

“[Against Chicago], there were leaks everywhere, primarily up the middle,” Chappell said. “And if you ask any quarterback, they want protection up the middle so they can step up. Luck couldn’t step up, he stepped out.”

3. The Colts have changed their defensive philosophy entirely but remain vulnerable in the secondary.

You thought the Vikings were atrocious defending the pass in 2011? Well, the Colts were the only team to allow opposing quarterbacks to complete a higher percentage of their throws (.712). Things certainly weren’t much better in Week 1 with Chicago’s Jay Cutler completing 21 of his 35 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns. The Bears rolled up 428 yards of total offense, scored 41 points and had five players record receptions of longer than 20 yards.

The days of the Tampa 2 defense are history in Indy. And the new hybrid 3-4 defense installed by coach Chuck Pagano is much more aggressive – sometimes dangerously so.
“Now they’re pressing more and if the pass rush isn’t there, they’re going to give up 20 and 30 yard plays,” Chappell said. “That’s the tradeoff with this defense. They’re pressuring more and they’re putting their corners out there more.”

And the Colts’ depth at corner is worrisome. Jerraud Powers was solid in the opener. But Vontae Davis, who was acquired in a trade with Miami two weeks ago, struggled and may still need some time to adapt to the new system. Plus Justin King and Cassius Vaughn, the Colts’ third and fourth corners, just aren’t very good.
“The starters are OK,” Chappell said. “It’s the third and fourth corner who are going to get them beat.”

Making matters worse, premier pass rusher Dwight Freeney left the season opener in the first half with an ankle injury and may not be at full strength this week.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikin ... 66546.html

[CalVike]

Vikings 31
Colts 17

[thatguy]

Man, the Vikings need Jerome Simpson in their game if they want to really push the envelope.

Either way, Vikes got this one.

23-14 Vikings.

SKOL

[Just Me]

Man, the Vikings need Jerome Simpson in their game if they want to really push the envelope.

Either way, Vikes got this one.

23-14 Vikings.

SKOL

Welcome back!

[TheIrishVikingsFan]

I think the Vikings win this one. But I think it will be a close one again.
Two below average teams playing eachother But the Vikings are better.

[UltraNasty850]

I'm sick of some of you saying we are a "bad" team or that you dont have any confidence in the team. Why be a Vikings fan then? Do you not remember Ponder almost beating the 15-1 Packers last year? Lost by 6 ON THE ROAD. Keep talking about all your theories and what you think about the coaching staff or individual players. They are all professionals and most of them have the potential to be elite.

I am a realist, but why LOVE something so much and talk down about it all the time? Come on guys, its football, its VIKINGS football!

Vikes over Colts 28-14.

One of those TDs is a Percy KO return, 1 its APs, and the other two are Ponder to Rudolphs. Quote it.

Stay purple my friends.

Oh and if we win this game, beat the 49ers (or have a good game) we WILL have confidence and quite a bit of momentum built up....

SKOL!

[TheIrishVikingsFan]

I'm sick of some of you saying we are a "bad" team or that you dont have any confidence in the team. Why be a Vikings fan then? Do you not remember Ponder almost beating the 15-1 Packers last year? Lost by 6 ON THE ROAD. Keep talking about all your theories and what you think about the coaching staff or individual players. They are all professionals and most of them have the potential to be elite.

I am a realist, but why LOVE something so much and talk down about it all the time? Come on guys, its football, its VIKINGS football!

Vikes over Colts 28-14.

One of those TDs is a Percy KO return, 1 its APs, and the other two are Ponder to Rudolphs. Quote it.

Stay purple my friends.

Oh and if we win this game, beat the 49ers (or have a good game) we WILL have confidence and quite a bit of momentum built up....

SKOL!

Its not about being the best fan. Its a fact the Vikings are one of the poorer teams in the NFL and there is no point lying about it.
We should beat the Colts, but I'm not going to think were in line for a run at the superbowl if we do.