swede700 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) Game 1 When: 1:00 PM EST September 12th Where: Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) TV/Radio: FOX (TV), KFAN 100.3 (Radio) Announcers: Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston, Jen Hale Coverage Map: https://506sports.com/2021/01-FOX-E.png Notable Injuries: Vikings - Questionable: None, Doubtful: None, Out: OT Christian Darrisaw (groin), LB Anthony Barr (knee) Bengals - Questionable: None, Doubtful: None, Out: CB Trae Waynes (hamstring) Please keep all discussion about the game here. Edited September 10, 2021 by swede700 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 MIN - 24 CIN - 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 28 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: MIN - 24 CIN - 13 I hope it'll be something like that. Either way, while we certainly can't say it's a "must-win" game, it certainly feels like it is if they want to be serious about contending this year. You can't lose to a Zac Taylor squad that is probably running out one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL and will likely contend for the #1 pick again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 GAME ON!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, swede700 said: I hope it'll be something like that. Either way, while we certainly can't say it's a "must-win" game, it certainly feels like it is if they want to be serious about contending this year. You can't lose to a Zac Taylor squad that is probably running out one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL and will likely contend for the #1 pick again next year. I think it is a must win, if the team is to seriously compete this year. You could likely get a sack against this line.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikes_Bolts1228 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, swede700 said: I hope it'll be something like that. Either way, while we certainly can't say it's a "must-win" game, it certainly feels like it is if they want to be serious about contending this year. You can't lose to a Zac Taylor squad that is probably running out one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL and will likely contend for the #1 pick again next year. Yeah. We have a tough first four games. 100% gotta win this one and then at least 1 more against Seattle, Cleveland, or Arizona. We should beat Detroit and Carolina which would get us to 4-2 into the bye which would be nice as we're playing sure playoff teams in Seattle, Cleveland, and Arizona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP_allday2869 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 This is my 14th year on the forum, and I never not get excited for the first gameday thread of the year 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I don’t think that the first four games are as difficult as people think. I have yet to see anything from Cincinnati that would suggest they’re not a bottom 5 team. Arizona can be explosive, but they still lack a lot of player to make them consistent. Not to mention they’re down their top 2 cornerbacks. And I may be in the minority, but I think Cleveland takes a step backwards this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: I don’t think that the first four games are as difficult as people think. I have yet to see anything from Cincinnati that would suggest they’re not a bottom 5 team. Arizona can be explosive, but they still lack a lot of player to make them consistent. Not to mention they’re down their top 2 cornerbacks. And I may be in the minority, but I think Cleveland takes a step backwards this year. I don't think it's all that difficult either, but it will certainly tell us a lot about what kind of team they will be. The first 2 games are clearly winnable, as I think very little of Arizona. I've never been sold on Murray and I personally think Kingsbury is a joke...in fact, the first 2 teams on the schedule have head coaches that are in the top 2-3 guys that are the least deserving of having head coaching jobs in the NFL in the first place. Seattle is only being held afloat by Russ. If the Vikings can keep Russ from having the opportunity to win the game at the end, unlike has happened several times in the past, including last year, they can beat Seattle. They don't scare me. And having the Browns at home is a plus. I think the Browns will still be a very good team, but it is winnable as well...and you know that Zimmer isn't going to let his former assistant make him look bad. If they can come out of this stretch at least 3-1, they'll be there at the end of the season. Anything less than that, there will still be questions as to what kind of team they will be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 Quote The Vikings have released their unofficial depth chart ahead of the season opener against the Bengals. https://www.vikings.com/news/depth-chart-week-1-team-2021-regular-season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 This seems like a good tune up game. That being said they better not take the Bengals lightly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I like Wonnum as the starter. It's crazy how far Dantzler has fallen but I think he'll have a chance to work his way back up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SemperFeist Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 The Bengals signed Browning to their practice squad 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 hours ago, SemperFeist said: The Bengals signed Browning to their practice squad 🤣 Well, we should be okay...Even though he knows the playbook enough to play the scout QB, he can't execute it. 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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