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[Purple bruise]

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I'm decently optimistic about this year, but great draft? Everyone in the league thinks they had a great draft this time of year. [/quote]

Most of the experts gave them an a- to an a.

[John_Viveiros]

Bump!

What is everyone thoughts on how many games we win now that we know when we will be playing each team?

My early prediction:

@ St. Louis- W
New England- L
@ New Orleans- L
Atlanta- W
@ Green Bay- L
Detroit- W
@ Buffalo- W
@ Tampa Bay- W
Washington- W
Bye
@ Chicago- L
Green Bay- W
Carolina- L
New York Jets- W
@ Detroit- W
@ Miami- W
Chicago- W

11-5 NFC North Champs

I wanted to look back at some of the early predictions, and there were a lot of these types - oldskoolvikingfan was first. Many people were thinking we would be fine if we won 2 of the first 5.

I have been on an emotional roller coaster this season - what can I say, I'm a fan. But think that it was all so predictable even in July! It's all going just the way many people expected. How come we aren't a lot calmer as it goes down?!?

[Leafman]

I wanted to look back at some of the early predictions, and there were a lot of these types - oldskoolvikingfan was first. Many people were thinking we would be fine if we won 2 of the first 5.

I have been on an emotional roller coaster this season - what can I say, I'm a fan. But think that it was all so predictable even in July! It's all going just the way many people expected. How come we aren't a lot calmer as it goes down?!?

That's the joy of being a fan ... living and dying with em each game regardless of where they stand.

Some great calls by some of the guys in this thread so far. I think one reason people were so skeptical of the Vikes' chances to be competitive in the North was the belief that the division would be one of the toughest in the league, and we were the runt of the litter. But none of the teams in the division looks as good as advertised, while the Vikings weak spot (defense) is not a weak spot at all the way its held three of the game's best in Brady, Brees and Ryan in check. Every NFC North team has weaknesses that can be exploited.

If the Vikes can take down the Pack at Lambeau, not only do they need to be considered in the mix for the division, but they might even be considered the favorite.

LEAFMAN THE PURPLE FAN

[Mothman]

That's the joy of being a fan ... living and dying with em each game regardless of where they stand.

Some great calls by some of the guys in this thread so far. I think one reason people were so skeptical of the Vikes' chances to be competitive in the North was the belief that the division would be one of the toughest in the league, and we were the runt of the litter. But none of the teams in the division looks as good as advertised, while the Vikings weak spot (defense) is not a weak spot at all the way its held three of the game's best in Brady, Brees and Ryan in check. Every NFC North team has weaknesses that can be exploited.

If the Vikes can take down the Pack at Lambeau, not only do they need to be considered in the mix for the division, but they might even be considered the favorite.

At this point, they might have to take down Detroit to earn that designation but a win over GB this week would certainly put the Vikes in the conversation.

[PurpleMustReign]

At this point, they might have to take down Detroit to earn that designation but a win over GB this week would certainly put the Vikes in the conversation.

Detroit finally has it together. As long as Stafford stays away from the dumb turnovers, they will be there at the end for sure.

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[DK Sweets]

I believe in our team.

[Leafman]

Detroit finally has it together. As long as Stafford stays away from the dumb turnovers, they will be there at the end for sure.

I dunno ... without Tulloch, and with Megatron hobbling, that team just isn't the same. The only reason they beat the Jets was because Geno Smith was wearing a Lions jersey, and the Jets are not a good football team. at. all.

LEAFMAN THE PURPLE FAN

[mondry]

Lions have started hot every year for what, the past 3-4 years? and every year they melt down and miss the playoffs. Maybe that'll be different but I don't think so.

We're now 2-2 with everyone claiming this as a super difficult start so I think we're right on track. Still too early to say one way or the other for any team, only the Bears look really bad too me.

[DK Sweets]

There isn't any team in our division that looks clearly better. This division is wide open, and I can't help but wonder: why not us?

[Mothman]

There isn't any team in our division that looks clearly better. This division is wide open, and I can't help but wonder: why not us?

We'll begin getting real answers to that question over the next 2 weeks. If the Vikes are going to make a move and compete for the division crown, this game against GB is the place to start, especially with the division-leading Lions on the schedule next (and in Minnesota). A pair of wins over the next two weeks would put the Vikes in the division driver's seat.

[John_Viveiros]

We'll begin getting real answers to that question over the next 2 weeks. If the Vikes are going to make a move and compete for the division crown, this game against GB is the place to start, especially with the division-leading Lions on the schedule next (and in Minnesota). A pair of wins over the next two weeks would put the Vikes in the division driver's seat.

I agree with your take on being a little more prudent with the optimism after getting back to 500 ball. If we think of this in the long term, I suppose I'll be happy in two weeks with a split in the next two.

Funny thing is, we will all be happy if that's the case, as long as it is Loss-Win. If it is Win-Loss, we'll all be back to thinking the sky is falling.

[PurpleKoolaid]

Love the optimism. And I think we have a shot in GB. The last half of the season, I can see only 1-2 losses. I was pretty sure we would only have 5-6 wins all season, but if we gel like yesterday, we can hang tough with the elite teams.

[Purpnation]

At this point, they might have to take down Detroit to earn that designation but a win over GB this week would certainly put the Vikes in the conversation.

Respectfully disagree, the Lions may not completely implode like usual, but I think that they are getting a bit to much hype right now, I dont think they are as good as advertised, and I think they may get punked by the Bills this week.


I think if wr beat GB, we become favorites to win the division, or at least come in second.

[Mothman]

Respectfully disagree, the Lions may not completely implode like usual, but I think that they are getting a bit to much hype right now, I dont think they are as good as advertised, and I think they may get punked by the Bills this week.

I think if wr beat GB, we become favorites to win the division, or at least come in second.

The Lions are sitting on top of the division right now and their defense is ranked #1 in the league. If they lose to Buffalo, that will change the picture a bit but right now, they're certainly making a good case for themselves.

If the Lions win this weekend, I think it's going to take back-to-back wins in the next two games for the Vikes to establish themselves as the NFC North favorite nationally (and that might not even be enough) Among Vikes fans, it's an easy sell.

It's all a matter of opinion and perspective anyway.

[Leafman]

The Lions are sitting on top of the division right now and their defense is ranked #1 in the league. If they lose to Buffalo, that will change the picture a bit but right now, they're certainly making a good case for themselves.

Agreed, although without Tulloch, I'm not sure that defense will stay in the Top 5. They certainly have benefitted from playing weak offenses (#11, #18, #25 and #28 in yards ... #7, #17, #25 and #28 in scoring), and Atlanta and New Orleans are the only two teams on their schedule that currently rank in the top 14 in offense. Looking VERY forward to hosting them in week 6 to see what they're made of.

LEAFMAN THE PURPLE FAN