Week 1 predictions: Vikings vs. 49ers

[84BreaksAnkles]

Alright we're one week away.. It's for real now.

I think it's appropriate to start looking at some individual matchups and start imagining how the game will unfold.

First let's look at the offense..
I think our O-line gets a gift this week. With no Aldon, no Justin, no Ricky-jean, no Patrick.. Etc.
Their front seven is a 3-4. Their key players start with Navorro Bowman. This guy is a straight beast and should challenge us upfront when he adds pressure. Ahmad Brooks is another key guy over there, and together they should provide a tough test for our running game. We should be able to present matchup issues with Kyle Rudolph here though, as their outside backers are somewhat unproven and questionable. Ther d-line was a victim of one of the worst offseasons in recent memory, and we should be able to get a good surge up front.

In the backfield, Tremaine Brock, Sharrice Wright, and Eric Reid provide a decent core of playmakers. Much of the time Reid will have to come down into the box to deal with Adrian. This will leave Ted the chance to make good decisions, and exploit single coverage. If we can establish the run like I anticipate, Ted should be able to go into surgical mode and dissect this defense.

Defensively we are in for a surprising challenge. Although, outside of Joe Staley, they are pretty much starving for o-line talent. A lot of unproven guys front should allow our d line to EAT.. I expect a healthy rotation of Tom Johnson, Danielle Hunter, and Maybe even a bit of Trattou to keep our guys fresh.

I like Hyde as a bruising runner, however I don't see him gaining more than 75 on the ground. With our mismatch up front, I expect our LBs to clean up nicely and force them to use Reggie more often and try to find him in open space. Kendricks, Barr, and Hodges should be able to keep those quick flat passes under control as well. If they can't establish a good run game I expect Kaepernick to be running for his life- A Lot...

Xavier, Terrance, and Trae will have a decent challenge this week against Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin. Vernon Davis should provide another wrinkle that will keep us honest. I hope that Xavier ends up following Boldin around as he would be a better physical matchup. Terrence and Trae should be ok with Torrey Smith, especially of we keep Harrison over the top of the non-Xavier side.

This leaves our LBs vs. Kaepernick. we will need Our ends to be disciplined on contain, and Barr & Kendrick's better be ready to run sideline to sideline. We all know what Kaepernick is capable of on the ground and so I'm sure there will be huge emphasis on setting the edge.

I strongly feel, we should always keep Harrison over Trae/terrence, and Blanton/Exum over Xavier.

In the special teams realm I think we have the edge in both returning, and coverage due to our superior depth.

I have little doubt our coaching staff is superior to theirs.

Official prediction: 30-13 Vikings

[84BreaksAnkles]

And since I'm bored and a fantasy nerd here's what I expect the lines to be..

Passing:
Bridgewater-
21-30 273yds 2TD 0INT 1 sack

Kaepernick-
19-33 206yds 1TD 1INT 3 sacks

Rushing:
Peterson-
23-141yds 1TD

McKinnon-
6-14yds

Bridgewater-
5-29yds

Hyde-
21-68yds 1TD

Bush-
14-33yds

Kaepernick-
12-61yds

Receiving:
Johnson-
5catch 7tg - 86yds 1TD

Wallace-
3catch 6tg - 57yds

Rudolph-
6catch 7tg - 91yds 1TD

Wright-
2catch 4tg - 17yds

McKinnon-
2catch 2tg - 12yds

Peterson-
3catch 4tg - 10yds

Boldin-
5catch 9tg - 65yds 1TD

Smith-
4catch 8tg - 67yds

Davis-
5catch 6tg - 41yds

Bush-
4catch 5tg - 18yds 1fum

49ers other-
1catch 6tg - 10yds

Barr with the pick, Everson, Linval, Barr with sacks. Kendricks with the fumble recovery

[MichViking]

Vikings look a little rusty at first, but once Peterson gets up to speed and shakes the rust off id say the final will be 24-14. Should be 30-14 but Walsh misses two kicks on the road and keeps our concerns alive and well. Bridgewater looks good, but plays cautiously, taking more sacks vs risky throws. Smith opens up season with at least 1 int.

[frosted]

I'll go:

Vikings 24

49ers 20

I hope we contain Kaepernick..in general, I'm anxious to see how the run defense plays. Need to show improvement there.

I think the 49er defensive front is still going to be excellent - big test for our offensive line, IMO .


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[Pondering Her Percy]

I'll go with 31-13 Vikings. I think our defense will be down Kap's throat all game. Teddy and AP go off

[84BreaksAnkles]

I'll go with 31-13 Vikings. I think our defense will be down Kap's throat all game. Teddy and AP go off

Have to agree. nice call PHP

[PurpleKoolaid]

Vikings 20-49ers 17

A little closer then some think. On the road and a prime time game. I dont care if we are playing JAX, its going to hurt us. I'm also guess Walsh hits a few. Because it would suprise everyone.

[MichViking]

So here is a prediction from a user by the name of awp8912 from niner talk at 49erwebzone. HILARIOUS. Please look at his prediction for Vernon Davis's stat line. Does he know anything about the Vikings defense??



42-12 NINERS!

Kap 309 yds 2TDs, 83 yds rushing 1 TD
Vernon Davis 212 yds, 1 TD
Boldin 83 yds 1 TD

Eric Reid 1 int
Dontae Johnson 1 int
Bowman 1 sack, 12 tackles
Aaron Lynch 2 sacks
Read more at http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/niner ... vsciCEo.99

[jackal]

212 and one touchdown ? Davis is entering the end of his career for sure. With our speed at LB NO WAY !!


I'm hoping for a 35-10 Vikings route


156 yards Peterson 2 touchdowns

89 5 catches 1 TD Wallace

86 yards 1 TD Rudolf

87 yards 1 TD Johnson

[PurpleMustReign]

I don't feel good about this game... Viking history is not kind in road games we should win.
Until they show me they consistently can win on the road, i will go with:

SF 24
MIN 13

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[IrishViking]

In typical Vikings fashion my predictions are this; inconsistency. We will go from a crushing sack fumble TD recovery to blown coverage giving Kap 20 seconds to find the open receiver for a 93 yard TD.


Also, our perceived strength will be our weakness and our weakness will be our strength meaning; Bridgewater will light it up but our running game will lag and our defense will give up big points for some reason



Vikings 36
SF 33

[84BreaksAnkles]

89 5 catches 1 TD Wallace

86 yards 1 TD Rudolf

87 yards 1 TD Johnson

The statistical probability of all three of them going +/- 3 yds and a TD is astronomical.

If your call is 262yds and 3 TDs between them, the more proper allocation would be

112 1 TD Wallace

62 2TD Rudolph

88 0TD Johnson

Haha Just playin Jack- skol

[jackal]

The statistical probability of all three of them going +/- 3 yds and a TD is astronomical.

You just missed the entire point ...I just want a win and love the Vikings.

[84BreaksAnkles]

42-12 NINERS!

Kap 309 yds 2TDs, 83 yds rushing 1 TD
Vernon Davis 212 yds, 1 TD
Boldin 83 yds 1TD
Eric Reid 1 int
Dontae Johnson 1 int
Bowman 1 sack, 12 tackles
Aaron Lynch 2 sacks
Read more at http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/niner ... vsciCEo.99

I'm not saying its impossible, but Ted, Harrison, Xavier, Barr, Adrian, and fusco would all have to get injured(and not return) in the first quarter for this to occur.

The probability is 1/ 35,086,774,325.667

That's one in 35 billion

You are more likely to get struck by lightning 6 times today than this actually occuring

[84BreaksAnkles]

Haha Just playin Jack- skol

It was in jest jack, cause I love you