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(Yesterday, 03:41 PM)pattersaur Wrote: -3.5 now.
Going on the road on a short week is a huge ask for the defense after a physical Eagles game. The Chargers lost to Indy, but they were at home in that one too.
So the deck is stacked against us in that regard. I'm guessing LAC will hit some big plays on us, just like Philly did. Even so, hopefully the defense and special teams can keep us in the game. Which leaves the offense...
I really want us to pepper Jefferson in this one. It's time to lean on our best player. Sadly, I don't trust Wentz' deep ball right now so I hope KO sticks with the short-to-mid passing attack that Addison had some success with last game. Looking at the Chargers schedule, they have not faced a receiver close to Jefferson's caliber yet this season. With Addison back I'm hopeful those two can light things up for us and match some of the expected big plays for the Bolts.
You can also see that Wentz wants to hit his tight ends. Hockenson and Oliver have been comfortable but ineffective targets the past few weeks. Maybe they can do something?
I don't feel great about this game, but that seems to be when the Vikings play their best.
that should be a requirement for Thursday night games, both teams have to travel to some extent. . the home team has to have played on the road the previous week.
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(9 hours ago)kmillard Wrote: THat's great because the Vikings haven't won a Thursday night game since 1978.
I think you meant a Thursday night road game and yes it's been almost as long as the SB appearance drought.
Darrissaw is now listed as questionable for this game.
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