Vikes @ Bills

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"Knucklehead" said: Weather forecast for Sunday in Buffalo is rain/snow mix with winds gusting to 30 mph.

sounds like a good day for Madison to get some carries. 

a couple weeks ago I noticed while watching the Packers vs the Bills that GBay had more success with a down hill pounding rushing attack than the quick cutting in the hole approach.  I remember thinking at that time the AM would be my primary back to soften up the bills front and then hit them with the shiftier and more elusive Cook.  Wouldnt hurt to take a few carries off Cook once in a while either.

Packers rushed for over 200 yards against them. Regarding Cook and Mattison, I wouldn't switch their roles--to me there's no comparison in talent level--but I might give Mattison a few more carries than he typically gets. 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"Knucklehead" said: Weather forecast for Sunday in Buffalo is rain/snow mix with winds gusting to 30 mph.

sounds like a good day for Madison to get some carries. 

a couple weeks ago I noticed while watching the Packers vs the Bills that GBay had more success with a down hill pounding rushing attack than the quick cutting in the hole approach.  I remember thinking at that time the AM would be my primary back to soften up the bills front and then hit them with the shiftier and more elusive Cook.  Wouldnt hurt to take a few carries off Cook once in a while either.

Packers rushed for over 200 yards against them. Regarding Cook and Mattison, I wouldn't switch their roles--to me there's no comparison in talent level--but I might give Mattison a few more carries than he typically gets. 

@"1VikesFan" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"Knucklehead" said: Weather forecast for Sunday in Buffalo is rain/snow mix with winds gusting to 30 mph.

sounds like a good day for Madison to get some carries. 

a couple weeks ago I noticed while watching the Packers vs the Bills that GBay had more success with a down hill pounding rushing attack than the quick cutting in the hole approach.  I remember thinking at that time the AM would be my primary back to soften up the bills front and then hit them with the shiftier and more elusive Cook.  Wouldnt hurt to take a few carries off Cook once in a while either.

Packers rushed for over 200 yards against them. Regarding Cook and Mattison, I wouldn't switch their roles--to me there's no comparison in talent level--but I might give Mattison a few more carries than he typically gets. 

^^^ This. Cook should still be the primary back but a little more Mattison wouldn't be a bad thing 

@"AGRforever" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"Knucklehead" said: Weather forecast for Sunday in Buffalo is rain/snow mix with winds gusting to 30 mph.

sounds like a good day for Madison to get some carries. 

a couple weeks ago I noticed while watching the Packers vs the Bills that GBay had more success with a down hill pounding rushing attack than the quick cutting in the hole approach.  I remember thinking at that time the AM would be my primary back to soften up the bills front and then hit them with the shiftier and more elusive Cook.  Wouldnt hurt to take a few carries off Cook once in a while either.

Packers rushed for over 200 yards against them. Regarding Cook and Mattison, I wouldn't switch their roles--to me there's no comparison in talent level--but I might give Mattison a few more carries than he typically gets. 

See, we disagree. I see almost no difference in talent. Just different styles. mr  

Watching Xs&Os with KOC on Vikings.com.  Lots of good tidbits that KOC offers.  In regards to Allen's question on 4th quarter fitness and conditioning, KOC has an interesting take, something like pacing themselves on offense, but more to the not using up everything in the playbook, or not being unable to take advantage of the opportunities in the 4th quarter.

Wasn't always sure about the young minds movement at HC, but this guy seems to have that innovative mind that sees things others don't.

Had thought on Cousins sticking in the pocket delivering when he is going to take a hit.

@"AGRforever" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"Knucklehead" said: Weather forecast for Sunday in Buffalo is rain/snow mix with winds gusting to 30 mph.

sounds like a good day for Madison to get some carries. 

a couple weeks ago I noticed while watching the Packers vs the Bills that GBay had more success with a down hill pounding rushing attack than the quick cutting in the hole approach.  I remember thinking at that time the AM would be my primary back to soften up the bills front and then hit them with the shiftier and more elusive Cook.  Wouldnt hurt to take a few carries off Cook once in a while either.

Packers rushed for over 200 yards against them. Regarding Cook and Mattison, I wouldn't switch their roles--to me there's no comparison in talent level--but I might give Mattison a few more carries than he typically gets. 

See, we disagree. I see almost no difference in talent. Just different styles. mr  

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"Knucklehead" said: Weather forecast for Sunday in Buffalo is rain/snow mix with winds gusting to 30 mph.

sounds like a good day for Madison to get some carries. 

a couple weeks ago I noticed while watching the Packers vs the Bills that GBay had more success with a down hill pounding rushing attack than the quick cutting in the hole approach.  I remember thinking at that time the AM would be my primary back to soften up the bills front and then hit them with the shiftier and more elusive Cook.  Wouldnt hurt to take a few carries off Cook once in a while either.

Packers rushed for over 200 yards against them. Regarding Cook and Mattison, I wouldn't switch their roles--to me there's no comparison in talent level--but I might give Mattison a few more carries than he typically gets. 

See, we disagree. I see almost no difference in talent. Just different styles. mr  

I think Mattison is a lot better than given credit for.  He is a more punishing runner and I think if given the opportunity he would be putting up numbers similar to Cook in terms of YPC.  He has shown to have good hands as well.  Hes not lightning quick like DC,  but DC doenst move a pile or carry defenders like AM has this year either.  AM looks better this year with his additional muscle than what we had seen in the past IMO.

Listen, this is a game the Vikings could very well lose. Its going to be cold and blustery in Buffalo. They've won 6 straight, and they won't be going 16-1. Its a road game against a very good team. 

@"StickyBun" said: Listen, this is a game the Vikings could very well lose. Its going to be cold and blustery in Buffalo. They've won 6 straight, and they won't be going 16-1. Its a road game against a very good team. 

I like how we match up. These are two very talented rosters, with Buffalo's obvious advantage at QB, a player who won't even be playing. Refill your heart meds, this should be another good one. 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"StickyBun" said: Listen, this is a game the Vikings could very well lose. Its going to be cold and blustery in Buffalo. They've won 6 straight, and they won't be going 16-1. Its a road game against a very good team. 

It's interesting to me how the narrative from the beginning of the season to now went from just putting it in the loss column to "a game the Vikings could very well lose." 

I like how we match up. These are two very talented rosters, with Buffalo's obvious advantage at QB, a player who won't even be playing. Refill your heart meds, this should be another good one. 

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"StickyBun" said: Listen, this is a game the Vikings could very well lose. Its going to be cold and blustery in Buffalo. They've won 6 straight, and they won't be going 16-1. Its a road game against a very good team. 

It's interesting to me how the narrative from the beginning of the season to now went from just putting it in the loss column to "a game the Vikings could very well lose." 

I like how we match up. These are two very talented rosters, with Buffalo's obvious advantage at QB, a player who won't even be playing. Refill your heart meds, this should be another good one. 

Again, two things: not saying they won't win. And you tend to see the sunshine most of the time, which is cool. My point is they won't win every one. And this could very well be one of them. The Vikings have remained competitive in every game but one and even in that game, a few plays would have made it much tighter. 

Vikings have the next 3 at home after Sunday, which is awesome. If they get a W in Buffalo, regardless of how they look, I'll be very impressed.

Even without Allen, Buffalo is a 3.5 point fave. But, if your going to lose one, this is the one to lose. A game against a non-conference foe.

@"Knucklehead" said: Even without Allen, Buffalo is a 3.5 point fave. But, if your going to lose one, this is the one to lose. A game against a non-conference foe.

If I had to choose either lose @ home to Dallas or on the road @ Buffalo?  

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"StickyBun" said: Listen, this is a game the Vikings could very well lose. Its going to be cold and blustery in Buffalo. They've won 6 straight, and they won't be going 16-1. Its a road game against a very good team. 

It's interesting to me how the narrative from the beginning of the season to now went from just putting it in the loss column to "a game the Vikings could very well lose." 

I like how we match up. These are two very talented rosters, with Buffalo's obvious advantage at QB, a player who won't even be playing. Refill your heart meds, this should be another good one. 

Again, two things: not saying they won't win. And you tend to see the sunshine most of the time, which is cool. My point is they won't win every one. And this could very well be one of them. The Vikings have remained competitive in every game but one and even in that game, a few plays would have made it much tighter. 

Vikings have the next 3 at home after Sunday, which is awesome. If they get a W in Buffalo, regardless of how they look, I'll be very impressed.

As expected Poyer and Rousseau out. But a glimmer of hope for Allen? He hasn't practiced all week. I doubt he's going to play. Probably just gamesmanship.

The #Bills rule out S Jordan Poyer and DE Greg Rousseau for Sunday vs. the #Vikings. QB Josh Allen is being considered "hour by hour," per coach Sean McDermott and has not been ruled out.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 11, 2022

So every hour that passes McDermott and staff ask Allen how he's doing?  That would get really annoying really quickly. B)

@"MaroonBells" said: As expected Poyer and Rousseau out. But a glimmer of hope for Allen? He hasn't practiced all week. I doubt he's going to play. Probably just gamesmanship.

The #Bills rule out S Jordan Poyer and DE Greg Rousseau for Sunday vs. the #Vikings. QB Josh Allen is being considered "hour by hour," per coach Sean McDermott and has not been ruled out.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 11, 2022

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: As expected Poyer and Rousseau out. But a glimmer of hope for Allen? He hasn't practiced all week. I doubt he's going to play. Probably just gamesmanship.

The #Bills rule out S Jordan Poyer and DE Greg Rousseau for Sunday vs. the #Vikings. QB Josh Allen is being considered "hour by hour," per coach Sean McDermott and has not been ruled out.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 11, 2022

I hope he plays.  I think the best thing for this team is to play better opponents and force the O to keep pace.  Defensively I think we have a shot at controlling the damage, the bills are still going to hang points on us, but I dont think our D is going to let them go ape shit with the scoring.   I want to seem the D take away Diggs and keep Allen contained, and see what happens next... On O, smash mouth football,  we need to come out pounding it down their throat and then if weather allows throwing over top of the sucked in safeties.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: As expected Poyer and Rousseau out. But a glimmer of hope for Allen? He hasn't practiced all week. I doubt he's going to play. Probably just gamesmanship.

The #Bills rule out S Jordan Poyer and DE Greg Rousseau for Sunday vs. the #Vikings. QB Josh Allen is being considered "hour by hour," per coach Sean McDermott and has not been ruled out.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 11, 2022

I hope he plays.  I think the best thing for this team is to play better opponents and force the O to keep pace.  Defensively I think we have a shot at controlling the damage, the bills are still going to hang points on us, but I dont think our D is going to let them go ape shit with the scoring.   I want to seem the D take away Diggs and keep Allen contained, and see what happens next... On O, smash mouth football,  we need to come out pounding it down their throat and then if weather allows throwing over top of the sucked in safeties.

@"AGRforever" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: As expected Poyer and Rousseau out. But a glimmer of hope for Allen? He hasn't practiced all week. I doubt he's going to play. Probably just gamesmanship.

The #Bills rule out S Jordan Poyer and DE Greg Rousseau for Sunday vs. the #Vikings. QB Josh Allen is being considered "hour by hour," per coach Sean McDermott and has not been ruled out.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 11, 2022

I hope he plays.  I think the best thing for this team is to play better opponents and force the O to keep pace.  Defensively I think we have a shot at controlling the damage, the bills are still going to hang points on us, but I dont think our D is going to let them go ape shit with the scoring.   I want to seem the D take away Diggs and keep Allen contained, and see what happens next... On O, smash mouth football,  we need to come out pounding it down their throat and then if weather allows throwing over top of the sucked in safeties.

30mph winds, rain and snow mix.  There isn't going to be big points on this game.