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Agreed good post!Cousins4MVP wrote: ↑Sun Dec 16, 2018 8:09 pm I think this game shows just how important coaching and proper game planning is in the NFL, this is the same team and players from the past few weeks that didn't show up on offense that came and played lights out tonight. I think Flip was trying to complicate and overdo things and that's what ultimately lead to his firing. This offense is built to be balanced and spread the field. I think if stefanski can just shake things up a bit while also leaning heavily on the run like he did tonight the Vikings will be fine these last two games.
The offense did look different today, IMO. They ran the ball better. The line seemed to get better push and Dalvin ran hard. His second TD was all him--that spin move was wicked. To me, they looked more like Shurmer's 2017 Vikings. The caveat here, of course, is that MIA is particularly bad on defense against the run. So we'll see how we do in upcoming games running the ball. Seattle lost today, which is good news. I'd like to play the Cowboys in Jerry world. For one, I could go, since it's 20 minutes from my house, but more importantly because I don't think the Cowboys have much of a home field advantage and I think we match up better against them than the Bears. I'm getting ahead of myself, obviously, as we need to take care of our business.TSonn wrote: ↑Sun Dec 16, 2018 8:10 pm For the first time this year we looked like a higher-powered version of our 2017 team out there today. A couple dumb mistakes (pick 6, the 75 yard run, and a few inopportune penalties) but overall really fundamental, solid, and tough to beat. Hopefully that's because of the Flip firing/KS taking over as OC and we can continue this look into a deep playoff run.
They need Philly and I think Washington to lose. Maybe just Washington because the Vikings best Philly... Anyway u think it needs to be more than just a win.808vikingsfan wrote: ↑Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:40 pm Random thoughts
Play of the game was Sherels long PR. Vikings O was struggling at the time . If not for that PR into fg range, I could see a 3 and out with the Dolphins having good fp.
Cousins was average today. One really good pass. Made some good decisions, made some poor ones., and one really bad one. Getting so tired of his pick 6 ints. He still panics in situations which is worrisome.
Glad the running game showed up. Although Miami is poor against the run, at least they were able to take advantage of it today. A little too much of Murray I thought.
Defense was outstanding. Alexander has been playing well. Barr had another good game. Front 4 was unblockable. Secondary played well too.
Can we give props to the OL? Have the Vikings ever given up 9 sacks in a game this year? Talk about a bad OL.
Do the Vikings clinch with a win next week?
At 7-6-1 the Vikings only have a 1/2 game lead on the Eagles and Redskins (who both sit at 7-7) so the Vikings must need more than a win. The Panthers are 6-7 and play tonight so they're still in the picture too. Dallas (8-6) hasn't clinched the East yet either.PurpleMustReign wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 5:20 amThey need Philly and I think Washington to lose. Maybe just Washington because the Vikings best Philly... Anyway u think it needs to be more than just a win.
So it seems if we win and then TEN and TEX wins we are in? This is assuming the Saints beat the Panthers tonight... maybe playoff picture should be a new thread?Mothman wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:30 am At 7-6-1 the Vikings only have a 1/2 game lead on the Eagles and Redskins (who both sit at 7-7) so the Vikings must need more than a win. The Panthers are 6-7 and play tonight so they're still in the picture too. Dallas (8-6) hasn't clinched the East yet either.
If I'm not mistaken, all of these games next week can influence the NFC wildcard picture:
WAS @ TEN
TEX @ PHI
ATL @ CAR
TB @ DAL
KC @ SEA
... and, of course, MIN @ DET.
Don't forget, the last game of the year the Skins play the Eagles. All the Vikings have to do is have the same number of wins and they take it. That tie counts for half a win. In other words if the Skins, Eagles and Vikings all have 8 wins, the Vikings take it. Hopefully that won't be an issue.Mothman wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:30 amAt 7-6-1 the Vikings only have a 1/2 game lead on the Eagles and Redskins (who both sit at 7-7) so the Vikings must need more than a win. The Panthers are 6-7 and play tonight so they're still in the picture too. Dallas (8-6) hasn't clinched the East yet either.PurpleMustReign wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 5:20 amThey need Philly and I think Washington to lose. Maybe just Washington because the Vikings best Philly... Anyway u think it needs to be more than just a win.
If I'm not mistaken, all of these games next week can influence the NFC wildcard picture:
WAS @ TEN
TEX @ PHI
ATL @ CAR
TB @ DAL
KC @ SEA
... and, of course, MIN @ DET.
Another option, the Vikings win out. To quote Mike Tice “it all starts with beat [Detroit]*”Spot #6
Case 1
Vikings beats the Lions, and
Redskins loses to the Titans, and
Panthers loses to the Falcons, and
Eagles loses or ties to the Texans
Case 2
Vikings beats the Lions, and
Redskins loses to the Titans, and
Panthers loses or ties to the Saints, and
Eagles loses or ties to the Texans
