Week 9: VIKINGS (4-4) at Falcons (4-4)

[PrplChilPill]

1 hour ago, ArcticNorseman said:

I'm gonna talk up the D!   Yes, we all want Hall to succeed so the best way is to stop the other guys and get him the ball back often.   This Defense has me considering picking them up in FF; therefore, I can't - don't wanna jinx 'em!

I like the way we've limited opponents' run game the past few weeks, but we need to make it even more stifling.   The 3 safety look and speed line will get figured out by OCs, so Flores needs to keep changing it up . . . Just little nuances to allow his guys to make plays every week.  

If we can keep Cordarrelle from returning a TD, that'll help.   Shutting down Robinson is #1 . . . Do that, I like our chances.

The offense just needs to be patient, and if ever the O-Line wanted to make a statement on run blocking, nows a great time!   On the RPO topic, please no.    Hall's not big and I'd like to see him upright with a clean uni.

Keep rollin'!!! SKOL💯

 

I've been begging the team to drop a LB for a coverage lb/safety hybrid for years, so I hope they don't change that.....

[SteelKing728]

If we can score 20 points this game, I think we win. Its not asking for much I think.

I hope we can get creative with getting Hockenson, Addison and Osborn the ball.

And a D/ST touchdown would be great. Skol!

[swede700]

 

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[JDBrocks]

 

[swede700]

So we know who else is drafting a new QB in '24.

Edited November 1, 2023 by swede700

[skywindO2]

Starting a kicker at QB? Bold move by Arthur Smith. 

[swede700]

In preparation for his game this weekend or his potential appearance on Let's Make a Deal (because he saw the Vikings' QB had the last name Hall)...

 

[vike daddy]

Taylor Heinicke may be missing a key target in his first start as the Falcons quarterback. Wide receiver Drake London did not take part in Wednesday’s practice. London injured his groin during the third quarter of last Sunday’s loss to the Titans and he did not return.

Desmond Ridder is on the injury report as a full participant after being evaluated and cleared for a concussion against Tennessee.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/falcons-list-drake-london-as-out-of-practice-desmond-ridder-as-full-participant

[SteelKing728]

Heinicke has a noodle arm. He's a gamer, but our defense will need to take advantage if he tries to throw anything to the boundary or deep. 

I'm hoping Powell gets us a Punt return TD this week. We'll need all the help we can get.

[viking]

plz can we get a 100 yard rusher this game

[SteelKing728]

1 hour ago, viking said:

plz can we get a 100 yard rusher this game

I'll just take a win. We'll need this one and one against the Saints if we're going to make the playoffs this season.

[swede700]

 

[SteelKing728]

Well that helps, but Atlanta refuses to utilize their best players anyways for some reason.

[AP_allday2869]

46 minutes ago, swede700 said:

 

This is huge. The rest of their receivers are a bunch of nobody's. This game is totally winnable. 

[ArcticNorseman]

Would I be surprised if KOC gameplans this for Hall to set a new passing TD record for rookie debut of 5 TDs in the game?   Nope.

The logical technician in me says 99% of the strategy should be run, run, and run it some more.  So, the mad scientist says, keep 'em off balance fire crossing routes and loft quick back shoulder throws to Hock and Addison, beating 6 & 8 men in the box run blitzes. 

It's looking like whoever D makes a big play or two wins this game.   I kinda doubt either QB will be consistent and drive either offense down the field routinely.