Eagles game

I don't know how it's twisting so badly over there, but I don't see this game as the daunting monster I did in August. Granted, we still don't know what we have in JJM, or if he's even the one playing this weekend, but Philly is obviously beatable. If our team continues gelling AND our QB, whomever that may be, has a good day...we should take the game.

We'll see which versions of both teams show up on Sunday.

Zanary wrote:
I don't know how it's twisting so badly over there, but I don't see this game as the daunting monster I did in August. Granted, we still don't know what we have in JJM, or if he's even the one playing this weekend, but Philly is obviously beatable. If our team continues gelling AND our QB, whomever that may be, has a good day...we should take the game.

We'll see which versions of both teams show up on Sunday.

Well the funny think about the Eagles, is both versions of their team seem to show up each Sunday. Especially on offense.

I would be more optimistic if we could shut down RBs that their mothers have to look up who they are... I am thinking Barkley is going to tear our D a new asshole. I just havent seen anything close to run defense this year. Unless Gink and Cashman are back ( sounds like Cashman possibly, but not likely Gink) then I think we are going to see a heavy dose of their run game, which is likely enough unless our O has a monster day the like of which we havent seen yet.

The Vikings opened the practice window for Blake Cashman 

The Vikings have opened Blake Cashman's 21-day practice window, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Monday.
The linebacker suffered a hamstring injury against the Bears in Minnesota's season opener and was placed on short-term Injured Reserve on Sept. 11. He recorded three tackles at Chicago.
"Will be great to get 'Cash' back on the practice field," O'Connell said. "He's done a heck of a job getting himself ready to go, and we'll give him the week of preparation and see where he's at toward the tail end of the week."
O'Connell later noted returning Cashman is "critical" for the team.
"We have just seen since we got Blake, when he's out there, and we're playing the type of defense that we've been accustomed to seeing, Blake's got a lot to do with it," O'Connell said.

https://www.vikings.com/news/blake-cashman-open-practice-window-hamstring-injury

JimmyinSD wrote:
I would be more optimistic if we could shut down RBs that their mothers have to look up who they are... I am thinking Barkley is going to tear our D a new asshole.  I just havent seen anything close to run defense this year.  Unless Gink and Cashman are back ( sounds like Cashman possibly, but not likely Gink) then I think we are going to see a heavy dose of their run game, which is likely enough unless our O has a monster day the like of which we havent seen yet.

Not to say we haven't had issues, but I think this is a bit overblown.

Week 1, Swift had 53 yards, Caleb had 58.
Week 2, Robinson (who is he?) had 143 and Algiers had 76 as they ran down the clock
Week 3, Cinci's 2 backs had 38 yards total
Week 4, Gainwell had 99, plus 22 from Johnson
Week 5, Judkins had 110 with another 30 from others.

So 3 out of 5 have hit 100+.  Certainly not stellar, and I would have hoped our huge paychecks in the interior of that D line would be much better.  But we aren't a gaping wound every week.  I really think Cashman makes a huge difference.

greediron wrote:

Not to say we haven't had issues, but I think this is a bit overblown.

Week 1, Swift had 53 yards, Caleb had 58.
Week 2, Robinson (who is he?) had 143 and Algiers had 76 as they ran down the clock
Week 3, Cinci's 2 backs had 38 yards total
Week 4, Gainwell had 99, plus 22 from Johnson
Week 5, Judkins had 110 with another 30 from others.

So 3 out of 5 have hit 100+.  Certainly not stellar, and I would have hoped our huge paychecks in the interior of that D line would be much better.  But we aren't a gaping wound every week.  I really think Cashman makes a huge difference.

my concern is they can run on us,  even when we are trying to stop them from running.

greediron wrote:

Not to say we haven't had issues, but I think this is a bit overblown.

Week 1, Swift had 53 yards, Caleb had 58.
Week 2, Robinson (who is he?) had 143 and Algiers had 76 as they ran down the clock
Week 3, Cinci's 2 backs had 38 yards total
Week 4, Gainwell had 99, plus 22 from Johnson
Week 5, Judkins had 110 with another 30 from others.

So 3 out of 5 have hit 100+.  Certainly not stellar, and I would have hoped our huge paychecks in the interior of that D line would be much better.  But we aren't a gaping wound every week.  I really think Cashman makes a huge difference.

Agreed, A healthy Cashman makes all the difference and makes IPJ a better player too.

Before they won the Super Bowl, I'm pretty sure Philly had a season where they were 10-1 or something and the wheels fell completely off. So while it does seem like they're due for a get-right game and it could certainly happen on Sunday, there is some recent precedent for them taking longer than a couple weeks to figure things out.

Philly should be favored, but I'm interested to see what happens. There's a chance we come out fresh off the bye and Philly's slide continues. There's also a chance we mess the bed. Oh and who is our quarterback? Lol. I don't think I can bring myself to bet the Vikings with so many question marks still, against the defending champs.

purplefaithful wrote:

Agreed, A healthy Cashman makes all the difference and makes IPJ a better player too.

Yes, I wonder if he was trying to do too much with Cashman out.  Wilson is a decent fill in and special teams player, but he is not a starter.

greediron wrote:

Yes, I wonder if he was trying to do too much with Cashman out.  Wilson is a decent fill in and special teams player, but he is not a starter.

Not disagreeing, but sure am glad they signed him as a backup LB.

Couldn't agree more Adam

“There is absolutely nothing better than playing a noon game at home.”
-#Vikings WR Adam Thielen on KFAN

JimmyinSD wrote:

my concern is they can run on us,  even when we are trying to stop them from running.

My concern also. If they can't stop the run they will lose. On the other hand, if they can stop the run and the Vikings can run on them and hold onto the ball, they should win.
Too often in history the Vikings have provided a get right game for struggling teams. It will be a gut punch if they have another one. A strong, decisive home victory is what the Vikings need right now. This is a pretty important game for their psyche.
No excuses accepted. Just win!

Basically the Eagles only have to get 8 yards on 3 downs, 4th down do the tush push to move the chains.

greediron wrote:

Yes, I wonder if he was trying to do too much with Cashman out.  Wilson is a decent fill in and special teams player, but he is not a starter.

Cashman cant stay on the field and IPJ (imo) is over-rated....Great story, but he's just a liability at times out there. 

I think LB is actually a pretty big need next year..

Lots of us like the DJ pick, but it makes me wonder if we would have been better off grabbing Jihad Campbell at 24 instead of the Eagles getting him at 25.

Hindsight...

Not only does the Eagles offense lead the league in three-and-outs (the most in 20 years), they also rank 26th both in rushing offense and rushing defense. They have been outgained on the ground in each of the last four games, and by a wide margin. 

Is this the Philly team we see? Or will it be the really good one from a year ago?

Most of the sharp money this week has been on the Vikings.  Philly has a lot of issues offensively and is missing some key guys on D this week as well.  

Biggest ? for the Vikings is how will banged up Wentz do.  And can the defense stop the run?  With the caveat that Philly's run game has been poor this year.

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Nah it feels like Barkley is going to go off in this one.

Vikergirl wrote:
Nah it feels like Barkley is going to go off in this one.