Wildcard: Saints

[bleedspeed]

I don't see us winning this game. I think we match up fine, but will just be out coached.

[Wolvesfan21]

Vikings OLine steps up, running game is good. Vikings defense somehow stops Thomas just enough. Diggs and Thielen both get deep shots.

Vikings -34

Saints- 30

I actually like that the Vikings lost these last two games, they will come out focused. Hey, maybe the Refs will pay us back a bit from the screw they gave us in 09'.

[Monster]

The underdog angle is worth considering. Zimmer's teams have generally performed better when they have low expectations. Cousins seems to play better with a chip on his shoulder. The offense needs to score points and the D Likely needs to get a couple takeaways. I'm expecting a loss but the Vikings certainly have a chance to win.

[bleedspeed]

Leaving this right here.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198801030nor.htm

[Monster]

Leaving this right here.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198801030nor.htm

That was fun looking at some of the names for both teams in the box score. Vikings had 3 QBs take snaps in that game and a RB throwing and completing a pass.

[bleedspeed]

It was crazy looking back at those names. If can win 2 games we could end up playing at GB for the NFC Title. (Though I think the Seahawks could beat them if the weather is not factor)

https://www.vikings.com/news/lunchbreak-2019-vikings-path-to-nfc-championship-mirrors-1987-route

[bleedspeed]

This is a game where I won't be shocked if we win or shocked if we lose.

This is a huge game for Kirk. I think this is a game that Wade Wilson might pull out. I think he is in that category of starter in team history, but winning a playoff game on the road would make a huge difference for the way people view him around the league.

The key will be the OL. Can they give him a little time to throw? Will we have a game plan to reduce pressure up the middle?

[TAFKASP]

The elephant in the room is Kendricks, even if he plays he's likely going to be a step slow which likely means NO rolls on offense. The offense is going to need their best game of the season to win.

If the Vikings win it'll be a close game, if they lose...

[thedoper]

Is Cousins playing? If so then we lose.

[mjs34]

The key to the game isn't Cousins or the OL. It is the constant whimpering of Zimmer about the running game. If they come out trying to run the ball on first and second downs, they put the OL at a huge disadvantage. You can't be predictable in this league, and you have to have a passing game to run the ball consistently, not the other way around. Parcells figured this out in the 90's and stated as much.

Stop trying to run against 8 men in the box!