Around the League -- Week 16
Moderator: Moderators
-
- Starting Wide Receiver
- Posts: 19150
- Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2005 5:48 pm
- Location: Crystal, MN
- x 114
- Contact:
Re: Around the League -- Week 16
And, prior to the Panthers losing today, the two longest active winning streaks began after losing to the Vikings (CAR last season, KC this season).
The Devil whispered in the Viking's ear, "There's a storm coming." The Viking replied, "I am the storm." #SKOL2018
-
- Career Elite Player
- Posts: 2450
- Joined: Sun Sep 28, 2003 8:55 pm
- Location: Olympia, Washington
Re: Around the League -- Week 16
I'm a little surprised no one seemed to make the connection that Green Bay got dominated at Arizona, while two weeks earlier, the Vikes played them pretty darn even. I'm not saying the Vikings are 27 points better than the Packers (although I'd love to be saying that next Monday), but the comparative scores there (and maybe with the Giants last two games, 38-35 loss to Carolina, 49-17 loss to us) are at least interesting, even if they are admittedly of small (but not zero) statistical significance.Raptorman wrote:Green Bay gave up more sacks, 9, than points scored, 8.
-
- Packers Suck
- Posts: 2992
- Joined: Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:40 pm
Re: Around the League -- Week 16
Going into our last matchup you could say this exact same thing about our games at Denver.John_Viveiros wrote: I'm a little surprised no one seemed to make the connection that Green Bay got dominated at Arizona, while two weeks earlier, the Vikes played them pretty darn even. I'm not saying the Vikings are 27 points better than the Packers (although I'd love to be saying that next Monday), but the comparative scores there (and maybe with the Giants last two games, 38-35 loss to Carolina, 49-17 loss to us) are at least interesting, even if they are admittedly of small (but not zero) statistical significance.
"Follow my lead today, whos goona be the big dog with me?" - Aaron Rodgers, February 6th, 2011
-
- Career Elite Player
- Posts: 2450
- Joined: Sun Sep 28, 2003 8:55 pm
- Location: Olympia, Washington
Re: Around the League -- Week 16
I personally think matchups are more important than a single "strength rating" of some sort. The Vikings get chewed up by a strong pass rush, especially if it's from just four rushers - it's just the way it is this year. It's possible that they can get a lead, get some creative playcalling, and let their defense stop the other team's passing attack. Arizona attacks Green Bay on offense and defense in the way that seems to be most effective, whereas the Vikings match up a little better against the Cards (Bridgewater threw for over 300 yards against them, often burning their blitz, according to articles I've read).Jordysghost wrote: Going into our last matchup you could say this exact same thing about our games at Denver.
The evidence is that the Packers match up well against the Vikings. If you guys run effectively, and can get to Bridgewater with four rushers (and this is probably likely), we're toast. But I think the Vikings would have a better shot against some of the tougher teams in the league, based on matchups, than the Pack.
Just for discussion - my evaluation of relative strengths of the two teams against common opponents:
Code: Select all
Vikings better Packers better Same
Bears Seahawks Chiefs
Chargers 49ers
Broncos Rams
Lions Vikings (by definition, the Vikes would tie themselves)
Cardinals