swede700 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 at When: 8:20 PM EST October 28th Where: U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, MN) TV/Radio: NBC (TV), KFAN 100.3 (Radio) Announcers: Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya (TV); Paul Allen, Pete Bercich, Greg Coleman, Ben Leber (Radio) Coverage Map: National Notable Injuries: Vikings - Questionable: None, Doubtful: None, Out: None Saints - Questionable: None, Doubtful: None, Out: None Please keep all discussion about the game here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Everyone needs to start fast in this one. Can't let Brees jump out to a lead and get into a rhythm. I hope that Xavier and Barr can go. It would be great if Everson could make it back too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 This could get ugly. I have a feeling it’s going to be a shoot out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: This could get ugly. I have a feeling it’s going to be a shoot out. You know what would be good for the NFL? A 17-13 game. High-scoring shootouts can be awfully boring, especially when the announcers have to manufacture excitement over another 50+ yd TD play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Rhodes was limping with his ankle wrapped in the locker room and Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that the initial diagnosis is a sprained ankle. Zimmer added that he doesn’t think it’s too serious, although what that might mean for Rhodes’ availability moving forward remains to be seen. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/21/mike-zimmer-says-xavier-rhodes-has-a-sprained-ankle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 In a playoff game in January, Diggs caught a 61-yard touchdown pass from Case Keenum on the final play to give the Vikings a dramatic 29-24 victory. Diggs: “I don’t think too much about that play anymore, but because it is a new season and I look forward to playing them again, I tend to love playing big games, and playing against New Orleans is always fun. We’re going to get their best shot. They’re coming in with a chip on their shoulder, and we need to have that same chip. We’re just going to fight it out.” https://www.twincities.com/2018/10/21/vikings-mike-zimmer-not-too-concerned-about-anthony-barr-xavier-rhodes-injuries/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Hopefully we can get a few players back healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I admit to not feeling at all confident about this game. Neither side of the ball is really clicking consistently, drive after drive (though my bar may be set hi there.....). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Need Rhodes for this one. Griffen for that matter too. We can probably get by without Joseph and Barr, I'm just picturing a shootout and lots of passing. Basically the Rams game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, vikingsrule said: Need Rhodes for this one. Griffen for that matter too. We can probably get by without Joseph and Barr, I'm just picturing a shootout and lots of passing. Basically the Rams game. I think they need Barr more than they need Rhodes, because Brees can kill the other LBs on intermediate routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 1 minute ago, swede700 said: I think they need Barr more than they need Rhodes, because Brees can kill the other LBs on intermediate routes. I'd just assume that the Vikes would play Kearse more than Barr's LB position. Wilson has looked decent in pass defense. Rhodes is far more crucial given how big Michael Thomas has been this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klomp Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 3 hours ago, swede700 said: You know what would be good for the NFL? A 17-13 game. High-scoring shootouts can be awfully boring, especially when the announcers have to manufacture excitement over another 50+ yd TD play. Serious or sarcasm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 They need Linval. He's going to be a big part of shutting down Kamara/Ingram/Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikes_Bolts1228 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Really don't like our chances in this one.... We're going to need a complete 60-minute game from both sides of the ball. No lapses in coverage that leave receivers wide open by 10 yards. No stalling in the red zone. No giving Brees 29 seconds to throw. No turnovers. No 3rd & longs and we throw a 3 yard route before punting. Going to need close to perfection. This New Orleans team is an offensive buzzsaw and Brees is having a near career year. 77% completion percentage and ZERO INTs/ZERO fumbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klomp Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 If we want to talk about schedules like we have in other threads for other teams, I think you could say New Orleans has had it pretty easy so far. WAS and BAL are the only teams they've played with a winning record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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