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Week 9: VIKINGS (6-1) at Commanders (4-4)


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On 11/2/2022 at 8:25 AM, swede700 said:

Just because they are starting the 21-day clock doesn't mean he's going to play.  In fact, I'd suggest it's highly unlikely that he'll play, because if he's just practicing for the first time tomorrow, you're not going to throw him out there immediately, as he has to get into football game shape.  He won't be there yet.  If they were to play him, I'd consider that irresponsible.  

As suspected...

 

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Given the Commanders offensive line struggles (36.6 pressure rate allowed, sixth-highest in NFL), mobility is exactly what they've needed behind center, and something Wentz couldn't provide. Heinicke's ability to extend plays has provided a once-stagnant Commanders offense just a bit of life. It's still far from perfect or even "solved," but it's come up big in several crucial situations, including a must-have-it fourth-and-1 against the Colts last week.

Heinicke's dual-threat capabilities can also be useful in play action. The Commanders call play-action passes on over 19 percent of their plays this season, the sixth-highest rate in the NFL. Heinicke has been much better in those areas compared to Wentz.

The Vikings defense is tied for ninth in the NFL in interceptions (seven) and sacks (21) and is 12th in pressure rate. 

https://www.vikings.com/news/cbs-sports-previews-vikings-commanders-offenses-week-8?fbclid=IwAR04wNGAycbPrbvb4l5h6MrgxYF9H7oA58KZpNErMJW6p0bOtYfeHh3vq3c

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15 minutes ago, vike daddy said:

list 'em! lol

 

but 11 is the correct answer...

1. Alex Smith, 2. Josh Johnson, 3. Colt McCoy, 4. Mark Sanchez, 5. Dwayne Haskins, 6. Kyle Allen, 7. Ryan Fitzpatrick, 8. Taylor Heinicke, 9. Case Keemun, 10. Garrett Gilbert, 11. Carson Wentz

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