Game Thread: Vikings @ Cardinals

[Scooby-Doo]

Why not get this thing rolling.

Big game for both teams. Cards are trying to hang on to the #2 seed and keep that three game lead over the surging Seahawks, while the Vikings are trying to secure a playoff spot while keeping pressure on the Packers in the division race.

Vikings have some injuries in the secondary which doesn't bode well for them against an offensive powerhouse like the Cards. If thy can get to Palmer, they will keep it close. If not, I see the Cards winning this one going away.

prediction-

Cards 34 Vikings 21

 

[bt08]

Vikes banged up on D, can't see this one being close...but u never know

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Vikes banged up on D, can't see this one being close...but u never know

Any given... Thursday?

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

27
13

Cards

And not that close....Teams have smartened up and challenged Teddy to win games, and its becoming pretty apparent that he cant

The Vikings can lose out the rest of the season, really believe that

 

[Uhsplit]

31-10 Cards

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Why not get this thing rolling.

Big game for both teams. Cards are trying to hang on to the #2 seed and keep that three game lead over the surging Seahawks, while the Vikings are trying to secure a playoff spot while keeping pressure on the Packers in the division race.

Vikings have some injuries in the secondary which doesn't bode well for them against an offensive powerhouse like the Cards. If thy can get to Palmer, they will keep it close. If not, I see the Cards winning this one going away.

prediction-

Cards 34 Vikings 21

MIN won't get Palmer on the ground near enough...Somewhere in this range..two score margin.

 

[night]

It's a Thursday night game so you know it's going to be tough to watch. Cards 31 Vikings 10.

 

[ducky]

Any given... Thursday?

With the shape our D is in right now and with how bad Teddy has looked lately, I actually am glad the game is on a Thursday.

Given a full week to prepare and Arizona wins the game 99% of the time. With only a half week to prepare, my Vikes have at least a 3% chance of winning the game!

This game is going to get ugly I bet. Arizona 31 Vikes 10. And the score will make it appear closer than it actually was.

We might be starting a CB at safety tonight. With all that going on in the backend, it is unlikely that Zimmer is going to be able to bring his entire blitz package to Arizona with him and will have to call a relatively vanilla defensive game.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Seattle showed the perfect recipe. Contain AP, force Bridge to throw. Just like San Fran did as well.

As to the Vikings defense... all their best players are out. Barr, Joseph, and Smith is just too huge to overcome against a O as potent as Arizona.

I don't think this game is close. Not sure why it was flexed honestly.

 

[flyerhawk]

Hard to see the Vikings winning this game. The only way I see it being possible is if they feel embarrassed about how they played last Sunday and come out fired up and intense and get some early turnovers.

 

[packfancjh]

This won't be close at all. 34-13 Too many injuries on D and too inept right now on O

 

[bksballer89]

Zona win but Vikings cover

Cards 24
Vikes 20

 

[kcden]

Seattle showed the perfect recipe. Contain AP, force Bridge to throw. Just like San Fran did as well.

As to the Vikings defense... all their best players are out. Barr, Joseph, and Smith is just too huge to overcome against a O as potent as Arizona.

I don't think this game is close. Not sure why it was flexed honestly.

Thursday night games don't get flexed...

 

[kcden]

I'll go 38-13 AZ

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Thursday night games don't get flexed...

Oh, I thought someone said flexed up top and thought this game was. I guess both teams are in playoff contention too so might as well. Guess my post was pretty stupid lol.

 

[SonnyCID]

I think Minny does better than they did last week. It's always tough to have game time scratches like they did against Seattle, especially when they're key pieces. They still lose by a td, but they'll show up.

 

[The Derski]

How awesome. Half the country can't watch.

 

[packfancjh]

I think Minny does better than they did last week. It's always tough to have game time scratches like they did against Seattle, especially when they're key pieces. They still lose by a td, but they'll show up.

I believe MN will be missing Harrison, Barr and Joseph again today so I think their D is going to get eaten alive by AZ

 

[SonnyCID]

I believe MN will be missing Harrison, Barr and Joseph again today so I think their D is going to get eaten alive by AZ

A week of preperation can make a big difference, especially under a good defensive coach. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Harrison and Barr were expected to play until Sunday morning. In fact, they both active for the game. Then to not have them available after spending all week prepping and planning as if you have these pieces? Thats a blow that they at least don't have to face tonight.

Now, with that said, if Bridgewater can't throw downfield, it won't matter what that defense does.

Edit: Forgot it was TNF. May not be nearly enough time to give the backups ups an opportunity to maximize their potential, but I still don't expect them to struggle as much as they did on Sunday.

 

[Win TWINS!!!]

Why not get this thing rolling.

Big game for both teams. Cards are trying to hang on to the #2 seed and keep that three game lead over the surging Seahawks, while the Vikings are trying to secure a playoff spot while keeping pressure on the Packers in the division race.

Vikings have some injuries in the secondary which doesn't bode well for them against an offensive powerhouse like the Cards. If thy can get to Palmer, they will keep it close. If not, I see the Cards winning this one going away.

prediction-

Cards 34 Vikings 21

Did you cut and paste that from CBS Sports, ESPN, Sports Illustrated? They all said the same thing...