Week Three: Atlanta Falcons (2-0) @ Detroit Lions (1-1)

[buddha]

justin jefferson just hurt his knee.  doesnt look good.

 

edit: looks like a cramp.

Edited September 24, 2023 by buddha

[CMRivdogs]

Dolphins up by 50 over the Broncos. 70 points two points shy of the DeadSkins in 1966

[NYLion]

Total domination. I hope some of you that jumped off the bandwagon didn't hurt your ankles.

It kind of sucks that there's only a 4 day break until the Green Bay game with all the injuries, really need Decker back especially, but....next man up. This regime just feels different.

[NYLion]

  On 9/24/2023 at 7:53 PM, RandyMarsh said:

It was a penalty but damn Brian Branch is EVERYWHERE!

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He's a star, as well as LaPorta. That Brad Holmes guy sure knows how to draft.

Also, Jamhyr was better than Bijan today behind a patchwork offensive line. #BradHolmesdraftsavant

[number20]

Vikings LOL

[TP_Fan]

The chargers are gonna lose in ultimate chargers fashion.

Or not!! Chargers win!! Vikings 11-0 in one score games last year. 0-3 this year!

[KL2]

  On 9/24/2023 at 8:16 PM, NYLion said:

Total domination. I hope some of you that jumped off the bandwagon didn't hurt your ankles.

It kind of sucks that there's only a 4 day break until the Green Bay game with all the injuries, really need Decker back especially, but....next man up. This regime just feels different.

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[Motor City Sonics]

The good luck has run out for the Vikings. 

[KL2]

DEFCON 9 EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taylor Swift is at the Chiefs game

[sagnam]

  On 9/24/2023 at 5:36 PM, Motor City Sonics said:

Is that an antenna on Branch's helmet? 

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It’s his mouth guard

[RandyMarsh]

I wasn't watching the game when it happened so it's probably not fair for me to comment on it but in a vacuum I agree with the decision by Staley to go for it there on 4th down vs. punting it away. Don't agree necessarily with the actual play he called but the decision I do. 

[MIguy]

  On 9/24/2023 at 8:14 PM, CMRivdogs said:

Dolphins up by 50 over the Broncos. 70 points two points shy of the DeadSkins in 1966

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The record is actually 73 points scored by the Bears in the 1940 NFL Championship. Funny thing, it was also against the Redskins.

[MichiganCardinal]

So we’re back to being the best team in the NFL again right? /s

Edited September 24, 2023 by MichiganCardinal

[RandyMarsh]

 I want to commend Holmes for drafting Branch but on the other hand I want to question him on how he passed on him 3 times before doing so?  Looks like such a special talent. 

[RedRamage]

  On 9/24/2023 at 4:09 PM, Mr.TaterSalad said:

Am I hoping they win as a fa, of course. Do I think they will, probably not at this point. Aaron Glenn needs to do something to restore confidence in this defense.

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I'd say mission accomplished.

[MichiganCardinal]

Campbell in his post game interview said that he’s hopeful we will get Decker back for Thursday.

[MichiganCardinal]

Saints choked away a 17-0 lead but good to see the Vikings tasting sweet karma. Their next two are against the Panthers and Chiefs. If they can’t beat Carolina we may see an implosion long before they play us.

[Mr.TaterSalad]

  On 9/24/2023 at 8:36 PM, RedRamage said:

I'd say mission accomplished.

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I feel much better for sure given that they held Atlanta offensively scoreless and had a killer pass rush today against a mobile QB. Their pass rush was monstrous today and stepped up in a big way and was backed up by strong playcalling from Aaron Glenn. It's a positive sign to see Glenn match Campbell's offensive aggressiveness on defense and dial up more blitz packages today.

Also, Sam LaPorta gives me George Kittle vibes with the way he goes for the ball and pushes for all the YAC yards he can get. LaPorta looks like a stud if this level of play stays consistent.

[RandyMarsh]

For the Dolphins case lets hope this isn't a bad omen the franchise.

 

[buddha]

  On 9/24/2023 at 8:30 PM, RandyMarsh said:

I wasn't watching the game when it happened so it's probably not fair for me to comment on it but in a vacuum I agree with the decision by Staley to go for it there on 4th down vs. punting it away. Don't agree necessarily with the actual play he called but the decision I do. 

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why?

[TP_Fan]

Cowboys defense doesn’t look as good when you’re not playing against Zach white and Daniel jones and you play a real QB like, checks notes…

Josh Dobbs. Cardinals up 15-3 in the 2nd quarter. 

[RandyMarsh]

  On 9/24/2023 at 9:03 PM, buddha said:

why?

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Considering the Vikes were down 4 and needing a TD and were in guaranteed 4 down territory, I just don't think there is THAT much difference between having to go 40ish yards or the likely 75 yards if you punted it away. The toughest part for them was always going to be closer to the goal line when the field is condensed. 

Basically the thought of gaining 1 yard and guaranteeing a win was well worth the risk of giving them a shorter field. Not to mention the side benefit of giving them a shorter field is that IF they do score a TD you are likely to get the ball back with more time than if they had to go all the way down the field. 

[Jason_R]

Chark with 46 yard TD catch. 

[Sports_Freak]

  On 9/24/2023 at 9:11 PM, RandyMarsh said:

Considering the Vikes were down 4 and needing a TD and were in guaranteed 4 down territory, I just don't think there is THAT much difference between having to go 40ish yards or the likely 75 yards if you punted it away. The toughest part for them was always going to be closer to the goal line when the field is condensed. 

Basically the thought of gaining 1 yard and guaranteeing a win was well worth the risk of giving them a shorter field. Not to mention the side benefit of giving them a shorter field is that IF they do score a TD you are likely to get the ball back with more time than if they had to go all the way down the field. 

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If Cousins would have spiked the ball, the Vikings may have won. A rookie mistake from a grizzled veteran.

[Sports_Freak]

Green Bay has a lot of injuries on their O-line. This may be a good week to play them on such a short week. Blitz packages please.