‘This one could be over by halftime.’
Archives for September 2018
Buffalo Bills social media team unaware of where Vikings play (Best Twitter reactions)
‘On Saturday, the team shared a now deleted graphic that showed they arrived for their game against the Vikings. The only problem with the graphic was that the social media team had the Bills landing in Wisconsin.’
Sunday’s Minnesota Coverage
Could Mike Zimmer ever give up his defensive play-calling duties? (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Vikings’ Sheldon Richardson knows the path to disruption (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Vikings’ Adam Thielen gives back as well as receives (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Kirk Cousins wants Vikings aiming to have one of NFL’s top offenses (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Vikings vs. Bills: The 16.5-point spread might be tougher than the foe (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Vikings vs. Buffalo: Winless Bills starting rookie quarterback (Saint Paul Pioneer Press)
Vikings vs. Buffalo Bills: Pioneer Press staff picks (Saint Paul Pioneer Press)
Charley Walters: Vikings won’t be able to afford Anthony Barr (Saint Paul Pioneer Press)
Vikings hall of famer Chris Doleman visits Twin Cities, feels better after surgery for brain cancer (Saint Paul Pioneer Press)
Aldrick Robinson looking to catch on quickly with Vikings (KSTP-AM)
Position-by-position: How the Vikings match up against the Bills (KSTP-AM)
Final Thoughts: Multi-tasking Vikings Keeping All Eyes on the Bills (Vikings.com)
3 (Non-Vikings) Games to Watch in Week 3 (Vikings.com)
Vikings roast Bills over state mix-up
‘The video was deleted, but the internet never forgets.’
Where is NFL in LeSean McCoy abuse allegations?
‘Adrian Peterson missed all but one game during the 2014 season while the NFL aggressively investigated child abuse allegations against the star running back. Then the league fought vigorously in court to ensure its suspension of Peterson was upheld and prevailed. Which makes the league’s handling of allegations that Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy has abused his 6-year-old son and his ex-girlfriend even more curious – and concerning.’
Injured McCoy will reportedly travel with Bills to play Vikings
‘The absence of McCoy will put more of an onus on rookie quarterback Josh Allen. The No. 7 overall pick out of Wyoming, Allen was 18 of 33 for 245 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in his first career start last week.’
Bills’ Social Media Accidentally Confuses Wisconsin for Minnesota
‘Minnesota had a little fun with the mistake, posting a screenshot of the Bills’ tweet captioned, “We actually play in the other Minnesota.”‘
Vikings troll Bills’ Twitter for getting location of Minnesota wrong
‘”Can’t get anything by us @buffalobills… We actually play in the other Minnesota,” the Vikings tweeted out.’
Bills at Vikings: Sal’s keys, notes and stats
‘There’s no doubt the Vikings will notice that on film and continue to try and befuddle him before the snap. Now that he’s seen that on film and what to watch for, hopefully he’s a little more comfortable – and quicker – to notice what he needs to to make the right reads and throws after the snap.’
Joe B: 5 things to watch for in Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings (9/22/18)
‘The Vikings are one of the most talented teams in the entire league and given their home-field advantage, the game could get away from the Bills in a hurry.’
Bills prepare for tough road game in Minnesota
‘”They’re highly skilled. They are a team that’s been to where we’re trying to get to overall and [we have] a lot of respect for their coaching staff, Coach Zimmer, all the way down the line, and their players,” said Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott. ” They’ve got players that make plays on the football on both sides of the ball. They’ve got a good defense starting with the way they built it up front. It’ll be a good challenge for us.”‘
Bills not worried about being underdogs Vs. Vikings
‘”We were never favored in any game that I can remember,” cornerback Tre’Davious White told reporters on Wednesday. “So, it’s sort of the norm but we’re just gonna try and take it one game at a time, and in this league anybody can be beat, and we’re gonna go into Sunday thinking that we’ll win.”‘
4 fast facts ahead of Sunday’s game against the Vikings
‘Bills DC Leslie Frazier was a member of the Vikings coaching staff from 2007-13. He served as the organization’s head coach from 2011-13.’
5 Questions: Marshall Newhouse
‘”I’m a contrarian. I like it because I do the opposite of that and I’m with friends and we don’t acknowledge the day or we go do something and just don’t even celebrate that has anything remotely to do with Valentine’s day. It’s just a big slap in the face to a made up holiday.”‘
Top 5 reasons to get hyped for Bills-Vikings Week 3
‘As they head to Minneapolis, the Bills will look to get their first win of the 2018 season. Although Mike Zimmer’s squad will present challenges, the Bills have found success against the NFC North team in the past. Since 2002, the Bills have won three of their last four regular season matchups against the Vikings, with Buffalo’s most recent win coming at home in 2014. Here’s to history repeating itself.’