AP_allday2869 Posted Wednesday at 01:49 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:49 AM On 9/23/2024 at 5:52 PM, JDBrocks said: Can someone explain this to me like I am 5? Other than saying that the Vikings are good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted Wednesday at 02:04 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:04 AM 10 minutes ago, AP_allday2869 said: Can someone explain this to me like I am 5? Other than saying that the Vikings are good. Expected points added per play is the metric. On a play by play basis, how many points would be expected given a set of variables (down, distance, outcomes, etc). Positive EPA per play is good for the offense, negative EPA per play is good for the defense. this plots each team’s offensive and defensive performance (y axis is descending), so top right is both are good, bottom right is good offense bad defense, top left is good defense bad offense, bottom left is both are bad. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted Wednesday at 02:18 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:18 AM 29 minutes ago, AP_allday2869 said: Can someone explain this to me like I am 5? Other than saying that the Vikings are good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP_allday2869 Posted Wednesday at 02:46 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:46 AM 41 minutes ago, JDBrocks said: Expected points added per play is the metric. On a play by play basis, how many points would be expected given a set of variables (down, distance, outcomes, etc). Positive EPA per play is good for the offense, negative EPA per play is good for the defense. this plots each team’s offensive and defensive performance (y axis is descending), so top right is both are good, bottom right is good offense bad defense, top left is good defense bad offense, bottom left is both are bad. Okay, thank you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted Wednesday at 03:12 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:12 AM 10 hours ago, Socrates said: I'm so ashamed - I was expecting a 1-5 or 0-6 start. This team has been something else. time out chair for you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP_allday2869 Posted Wednesday at 03:39 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:39 AM I've been riding the bandwagon all offseason, and I'm not going to stop now. If Love plays, he will not be 100%. Flores will make him so uncomfortable, and likely sack him many times, that I think Love crumbles. If it is Malik Willis, Flores will absolutely eviscerate their offense. Think Napolean vs the Russians in 1812. 31-7 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanVike Posted Wednesday at 05:58 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:58 AM I think this will be a tough game. LaFleur is one heck of a coach, and if Willis plays, our defense will be tested. However, I remain cautiously optimistic: 31-7 Vikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEYPAUL! Posted Wednesday at 01:27 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:27 PM Lambo is a tough place to win. I expect the Vikes to cover the spread by a last-second game-winning field goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted Wednesday at 08:25 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 08:25 PM 18 hours ago, AP_allday2869 said: Can someone explain this to me like I am 5? Other than saying that the Vikings are good. Top right good. Bottom left bad. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted Wednesday at 09:54 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 09:54 PM Vikings - Packers Broncos - Jets Jaguars - Texans Steelers - Colts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted Thursday at 12:20 AM Share Posted Thursday at 12:20 AM This was a game preseason that I had marked as a loss. I am more confident than I was then, but it’s still an away division rival game. It’s going to be tough. I’m going to stick with my original prediction; GB 23 MN 20 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted Thursday at 12:29 AM Share Posted Thursday at 12:29 AM I’m actually pretty confident in a win. With the ability to keep throwing fresh bodies at Love and the OL I think the defense keeps Green Bay in check, and the Vikings offense will do enough to finish more scoring drives. I’ll say 24-13 Vikes with a late TD to seal it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted Thursday at 01:43 AM Share Posted Thursday at 01:43 AM this is your vike daddy addressing you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted Thursday at 01:44 AM Share Posted Thursday at 01:44 AM 1 hour ago, JDBrocks said: I’m actually pretty confident in a win. With the ability to keep throwing fresh bodies at Love and the OL I think the defense keeps Green Bay in check, and the Vikings offense will do enough to finish more scoring drives. I’ll say 24-13 Vikes with a late TD to seal it. i'll take out coaches over their coaches. but we have to eliminate our own mistake making! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted Thursday at 01:48 AM Share Posted Thursday at 01:48 AM While Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold missed a couple of snaps during Sunday’s win over the Texans due to a knee issue, that has not impacted his start to the practice week. Head coach Kevin O’Connell noted in his press conference that Minnesota would hold a walk-through in lieu of a full practice on Wednesday. But Darnold is still listed as a full participant on the club’s injury report. Darnold told reporters after the session that his “knee feels pretty solid.” Kevin Seifert of ESPN noted that Darnold was wearing a sleeve on his left knee, with the quarterback saying he’s taking things one day at a time. Receiver Jordan Addison also returned to the field in a limited capacity, per the report. He has been sidelined by an ankle injury for the last two weeks. Center Garrett Bradbury (ankle), linebacker Ivan Pace (ankle), and safety Jay Ward (knee) did not participate. Defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (knee), linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (knee), tight end Josh Oliver (wrist), and outside linebacker Dallas Turner (knee) were also limited. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sam-darnold-listed-as-full-participant-jordan-addison-limited-on-wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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