Dolmonite26 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 It just sucks cause, yes loosing Kirk really dampened there overall prospects on the season, but then they kept winning. Only to lose two fully winnable games. Like yeah we've got excuses loaded up in the hopper, but in both games they had the win in hand and let it slip away... Badly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 24 minutes ago, Dolmonite26 said: It just sucks cause, yes loosing Kirk really dampened there overall prospects on the season, but then they kept winning. Only to lose two fully winnable games. Like yeah we've got excuses loaded up in the hopper, but in both games they had the win in hand and let it slip away... Badly There's no question in my mind that if Kirk hadn't gotten injured, they certainly would have won those 2 games...but, they have to deal with the hand they've been dealt. Ultimately, if they do end up making the playoffs...just as I'm sure the Packers' fans feel as well about their team, it'll be a short-lived appearance. Like Steve says, anything could happen...but, I think we know that it won't. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolmonite26 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 I agree that win those with Kirk healthy (granted I'm not so certain as you). My frustration is that they misplayed the hand they were delt. Denver and Chicago were sooooooo beatable lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dolmonite26 said: Denver and Chicago were sooooooo beatable lol Certainly they were. But, without the #1 QB and WR, it was a lot more difficult than it should have been. I give more credit to the Bears than the Broncos, because the Broncos played like garbage all night and were practically handed the victory. The Bears at least played hard, even if they tried their best to keep it giving it to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 Here’s the Vikings’ remaining schedule: Week 14: at Las Vegas Raiders Week 15: at Cincinnati Bengals Week 16: vs. Detroit Lions Week 17: vs. Green Bay Packers Week 18: at Detroit Lions Find a 3-2 win-loss mark in those five contests, and you will almost certainly find the Vikings in playoffs. Yet, after the horrid Week 13 results for Minnesota — again, without even playing — a 2-3 record probably won’t even cause scoreboard-watching in Week 18. A 2-3 record will likely condemn Minnesota to an early offseason. Thankfully for their sake, the team’s best player will return in Week 14. Justin Jefferson missed seven games with a hamstring injury, and the Vikings finished 5-2 during that stretch, an impressive mark, to be sure. Now, Minnesota needs Jefferson to put the squad on its shoulders and win three games in the next five weeks. https://vikingsterritory.com/2023/news/top_news/need-to-get-in?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 9 minutes ago, vike daddy said: Here’s the Vikings’ remaining schedule: Week 14: at Las Vegas Raiders Week 15: at Cincinnati Bengals Week 16: vs. Detroit Lions Week 17: vs. Green Bay Packers Week 18: at Detroit Lions Find a 3-2 win-loss mark in those five contests, and you will almost certainly find the Vikings in playoffs. Yet, after the horrid Week 13 results for Minnesota — again, without even playing — a 2-3 record probably won’t even cause scoreboard-watching in Week 18. A 2-3 record will likely condemn Minnesota to an early offseason. Thankfully for their sake, the team’s best player will return in Week 14. Justin Jefferson missed seven games with a hamstring injury, and the Vikings finished 5-2 during that stretch, an impressive mark, to be sure. Now, Minnesota needs Jefferson to put the squad on its shoulders and win three games in the next five weeks. https://vikingsterritory.com/2023/news/top_news/need-to-get-in?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Yes, it's complicated by the fact that the Packers have it pretty absurdly easy down the stretch...where the toughest game they have is against the Vikings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Lets tie and complicate everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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swede700 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 In essence, the Vikings need to go 3-2 over their last 5. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 NFC Playoff Picture DIVISION LEADERS 1. Eagles (10-2): Still atop the conference despite their loss to the 49ers. 2. 49ers (9-3): Can clinch a playoff berth on Sunday with a win and some help. 3. Lions (9-3): Running away with the NFC North. 4. Falcons (6-6): A one-game lead in the NFC South. WILD CARDS 5. Cowboys (9-3): The clear leaders in the wild card race, but their sights are set on catching the Eagles in the NFC East. 6. Vikings (6-6): Win head-to-head tiebreaker over Packers, and conference tiebreaker over Rams based on NFC record. 7. Packers (6-6): Beat the Rams head-to-head. OUTSIDE LOOKING IN 8. Rams (6-6): Own the tiebreaker over the Seahawks based on head-to-head. 9. Seahawks (6-6): Thursday’s loss to the Cowboys was a big one in the wild card race. 10. Buccaneers (5-7): Own the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Saints. 11. Saints (5-7): Sunday’s loss to the Lions was costly. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-playoff-picture-2023-updated-afc-and-nfc-standings-clinching-scenarios-for-week-14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 10:05 AM, swede700 said: In essence, the Vikings need to go 3-2 over their last 5. If we can’t beat the Raiders, Bengals and one of Detroit (x2) or Green Bay we shouldn’t be wasting our time making the playoffs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 NFC Playoff Picture DIVISION LEADERS 1. Eagles (10-2): @ Cowboys, @ Seahawks, Giants, Cardinals, @ Giants 2. 49ers (9-3): Seahawks, @ Cardinals, Ravens, @ Commanders, Rams 3. Lions (9-3): @ Bears, Broncos, @ Vikings, @ Cowboys, Vikings 4. Falcons (6-6): Buccaneers, @ Panthers, Colts, @ Bears, @ Saints WILD CARDS 5. Cowboys (9-3): Eagles, @ Bills, @ Dolphins, Lions, @ Commanders 6. Vikings (6-6): @ Raiders, @ Bengals, Lions, Packers, @ Lions 7. Packers (6-6): @ Giants, Buccaneers, @ Panthers, @ Vikings, Bears OUTSIDE LOOKING IN 8. Rams (6-6): @ Ravens, Commanders, Saints, @ Giants, @ 49ers 9. Seahawks (6-6): @ 49ers, Eagles, @ Titans, Steelers, @ Cardinals 10. Buccaneers (5-7): @ Falcons, @ Packers, Jaguars, Saints, @ Panthers 11. Saints (5-7): Panthers, Giants, @ Rams, @ Buccaneers, Falcons *Teams in bold = .500 or better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 So who is the hottest team in the league right now? Is it Green Bay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolmonite26 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 4 hours ago, vikingsrule said: If we can’t beat the Raiders, Bengals and one of Detroit (x2) or Green Bay we shouldn’t be wasting our time making the playoffs. There isn't a lot evidence that we should take this team seriously after the loss to Chicago to be honest. Not that I'm hoping for losses or anything like that, I just have a different mindset going into games is all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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