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Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons - WEEK 1
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:43 am
by Govs93
Following the lead of boblee's Twins threads, here's a thread for the Vikes week 1 game.
For whatever it's worth, I have to think this will be a relatively low scoring game, with the Vikings defense being the difference. Vikes start the season 1-0 winning 13-10.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:53 am
by State Champ 97
I agree with you Govs. That was exactly my predicted score from the trouble on opening day thread. I will also add I think it will be a defensive TD for the Vikes.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:04 am
by Irishmans Shanty
This morning's line has the Falcons as a 3 point dog.
If Gov's score holds, not only would the Vikes win, but they'd cover.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:15 am
by Govs93
Irishmans Shanty wrote:This morning's line has the Falcons as a 3 point dog.
If Gov's score holds, not only would the Vikes win, but they'd cover.
I'm not much of a gamblin' man, but I've heard the home team almost always gives 3 points, so does that mean this game is pretty much a pick 'em?
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:16 am
by Neutron 14
I'll take the under, whatever it is....
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:27 am
by Can't Never Tried
Well being an optimist.......I'm going with our Vikes.
I actually think that they're going to suprise us and win this by 10 pts. and I'll take the over...
I am usually not that good at picks
so I'm going with it's just a hunch
We'll see...... I assume this will make for some good bored chatter either way.
Go Vikes!
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:36 am
by Govs93
Can't Never Tried wrote:Well being an optimist.......I'm going with our Vikes.
I actually think that they're going to suprise us and win this by 10 pts. and I'll take the over...
I am usually not that good at picks
so I'm going with it's just a hunch
We'll see...... I assume this will make for some good bored chatter either way.
Go Vikes!
Started your Football Sunday with a couple dozen Bloody Marys, did ya?!
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:38 am
by goldy313
Actually 13-10 would be a push.
The home team generally gets 3 points in the NFL - meaning if the game was played on a neutral field this Vikings game would be a "pick 'em", no advantage either way. In college the 3 points isn't a given and from what I can tell certain teams like the Colts get more than 3 at home. Because you play division opponents twice the difference should be a total of 6 (-3 at home, +3 on the road) and with the Colts it's been closer to 9.
The Over/Under is 35, an exremely low number historically for anyone but the Ravens. However there are a lot of sub 40 O/U's this week. As good as the Vikings sefense was and as poor as their offense was last year the Vikings went under the number only 2 times last season after week 4 and the Vikings were 4-8 in those games.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:45 am
by Govs93
goldy313 wrote:Actually 13-10 would be a push.
The home team generally gets 3 points in the NFL - meaning if the game was played on a neutral field this Vikings game would be a "pick 'em", no advantage either way. In college the 3 points isn't a given and from what I can tell certain teams like the Colts get more than 3 at home. Because you play division opponents twice the difference should be a total of 6 (-3 at home, +3 on the road) and with the Colts it's been closer to 9.
The Over/Under is 35, an exremely low number historically for anyone but the Ravens. However there are a lot of sub 40 O/U's this week. As good as the Vikings sefense was and as poor as their offense was last year the Vikings went under the number only 2 times last season after week 4 and the Vikings were 4-8 in those games.
Lordy. We found our board prognosticator. Nice goldy!
Whoa... even more surprising is that Bill Cowher just picked the Vikes as his sleeper for the season on CBS... thinks they're a playoff team.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:46 am
by Neutron 14
Govs93 wrote:
Whoa... even more surprising is that Bill Cowher just picked the Vikes as his sleeper for the season on CBS... thinks they're a playoff team.
Sleeper is the right word, but the context is all wrong....
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:55 am
by Can't Never Tried
Govs93 wrote:goldy313 wrote:Actually 13-10 would be a push.
The home team generally gets 3 points in the NFL - meaning if the game was played on a neutral field this Vikings game would be a "pick 'em", no advantage either way. In college the 3 points isn't a given and from what I can tell certain teams like the Colts get more than 3 at home. Because you play division opponents twice the difference should be a total of 6 (-3 at home, +3 on the road) and with the Colts it's been closer to 9.
The Over/Under is 35, an exremely low number historically for anyone but the Ravens. However there are a lot of sub 40 O/U's this week. As good as the Vikings sefense was and as poor as their offense was last year the Vikings went under the number only 2 times last season after week 4 and the Vikings were 4-8 in those games.
Lordy. We found our board prognosticator. Nice goldy!
Whoa... even more surprising is that Bill Cowher just picked the Vikes as his sleeper for the season on CBS... thinks they're a playoff team.
I like his way of thinking..........
and no bloody's yet!!! Ok I snuk in a couple lite beers in anticipation while getting 1/2 time food rolling
but it's opening weekend c'mon.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:01 pm
by State Champ 97
Can't Never Tried wrote:Govs93 wrote:goldy313 wrote:Actually 13-10 would be a push.
The home team generally gets 3 points in the NFL - meaning if the game was played on a neutral field this Vikings game would be a "pick 'em", no advantage either way. In college the 3 points isn't a given and from what I can tell certain teams like the Colts get more than 3 at home. Because you play division opponents twice the difference should be a total of 6 (-3 at home, +3 on the road) and with the Colts it's been closer to 9.
The Over/Under is 35, an exremely low number historically for anyone but the Ravens. However there are a lot of sub 40 O/U's this week. As good as the Vikings sefense was and as poor as their offense was last year the Vikings went under the number only 2 times last season after week 4 and the Vikings were 4-8 in those games.
Lordy. We found our board prognosticator. Nice goldy!
Whoa... even more surprising is that Bill Cowher just picked the Vikes as his sleeper for the season on CBS... thinks they're a playoff team.
I like his way of thinking..........
and no bloody's yet!!!
Ok I snuk in a couple lite beers in anticipation while getting 1/2 time food rolling but it's opening weekend c'mon.
It's all good.
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Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:14 pm
by Irishmans Shanty
Go for it on 4th down Childress! One ATL completion and a roughing the QB penalty negates the punt.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:16 pm
by State Champ 97
TOUCHDOWN! Interception return for a TD by Kevin Williams.[/b]
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:16 pm
by Govs93
State Champ 97 wrote:I agree with you Govs. That was exactly my predicted score from the trouble on opening day thread. I will also add I think it will be a defensive TD for the Vikes.
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Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:17 pm
by State Champ 97
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:17 pm
by Irishmans Shanty
State Champ 97 wrote:TOUCHDOWN! Interception return for a TD by Kevin Williams.[/b]
Any flags on the play?
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:19 pm
by Govs93
Irishmans Shanty wrote:State Champ 97 wrote:TOUCHDOWN! Interception return for a TD by Kevin Williams.[/b]
Any flags on the play?
Nada.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:29 pm
by Irishmans Shanty
Viking horn sound.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:02 pm
by Neutron 14
Joey, Joey, Joey.....
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:03 pm
by State Champ 97
Kevin Williams is having a great game. 1 INT 54 yards for TD, 1 tackle, 1 assisted tackle, reeking havoc up the middle with Pat Williams allowing EJ Henderson to get two sacks so far. 4:00 left in the half.
FG Atl. 7-3 Vikes.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:04 pm
by Neutron 14
State Champ 97 wrote:
FG Atl. 7-3 Vikes.
Huh? Wide right. 7-0
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:06 pm
by State Champ 97
Oops
I thought it should be automatic from there. My bad. 7-0 Vikes.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:12 pm
by Irishmans Shanty
State Champ 97 wrote:Oops
I thought it should be automatic from there. My bad. 7-0 Vikes.
Don't forget those tricky indoor air currents of The Dome that Gary Anderson and that Gianinni character have battled over the years.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:14 pm
by Neutron 14
1st half stat - Moss 4 catches, 87 yards