TNF: Vikings @ Eagles

[Shortchaz]

9 minutes ago, stevestojan said:

Just learned JCPenny is still a thing. How in the world did they afford a TNF game post game show? 

The local one here in Binghamton does a ton of business. I was shocked 

[78thealltimegreat]

Actually slightly impressed with the Vikings they could have folded after the Commander Kirk fumble. 
They’ve  dug a hole for themselves but that division really doesn’t seem all that difficult 

[BuffaloRebound]

Cousins played really well.  Good enough to win at Philly.  

[Beck Water]

6 minutes ago, 78thealltimegreat said:

Actually slightly impressed with the Vikings they could have folded after the Commander Kirk fumble. 
They’ve  dug a hole for themselves but that division really doesn’t seem all that difficult 

 

I agree with you - I thought the Vikes were cooked but they kept fighting.

 

Cousins got the crap beaten out of him.

Edited September 15, 2023 by Beck Water

[HappyDays]

17 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said:

I think the Chiefs already did that.

 

Last season. This season I'd be shocked. And really the Eagles should have won if Hurts hadn't inexplicably dropped the ball.

 

For all the talk about the AFC being a gauntlet, the Eagles, 49ers, and Cowboys all look pretty clearly like the best teams in the league IMO.

[BuffaloRebound]

1 minute ago, HappyDays said:

 

Last season. This season I'd be shocked. And really the Eagles should have won if Hurts hadn't inexplicably dropped the ball.

 

For all the talk about the AFC being a gauntlet, the Eagles, 49ers, and Cowboys all look pretty clearly like the best teams in the league IMO.

I don’t know about the Cowboys, but agree that Eagles and 49ers are best teams in NFL.  They physically dominate you.  

[78thealltimegreat]

12 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

 

I agree with you - I thought the Vikes were cooked but they kept fighting.

 

Cousins got the crap beaten out of him.

I agree Beck that patchwork oline is going to cause problems 

[Straight Hucklebuck]

You’re watching the Vikings, and despite the loss, it’s clear Kirk has chemistry with Jefferson and Hockenson. He finds those guys despite a crappy OLine, no run game, Osbourne dropping the ball constantly. 

Here in Buffalo it’s a scattered mess behind Diggs. 
 

Not being able to figure out how to do anything with Hines last year is a red flag on this offensive staff when it comes to me believing they can find ways to unlock Kincaid (and Knox). Can you think of anything, last year they couldn’t find a way to use him as a running back or a pass catcher. 

 

We are (or most of us will eventually) come to the joint understanding that Gabe Davis flat out sucks, but that means this offense has to revolve around the money investments.

 

But Week One Kincaid is getting 1.6 air yards/play and nobody else is involved in the pass game but Diggs. 

Allen, Dorsey and that Tight End room

have to figure out how to consistently get utilized. Because waiting for Gabe to do something is going to be the restrictor plate on this engine.

 

Similar to the Hines point, no way do they figure out how to use Sherfield, Shakir or Harty. 
 

Harty is stuck in the exact role McKenzie was in. Goofy dump offs at the LOS, an occasional reverse, but never in motion towards the line of scrimmage at the snap, no drag routes. He’s going to be 2-4 touches per game. 

 

[Beck Water]

1 hour ago, Charles Romes said:

Q is actually at LEFT tackle. 

 

OMG

 

Good thing Cousins has that hypobaric chamber in his bedroom

[chongli]

 

 

 

Edited September 15, 2023 by chongli

[KingBoots8]

2 hours ago, Shortchaz said:

The local one here in Binghamton does a ton of business. I was shocked 

If the Oakdale Commons keeps it up they might actually stay in business here too. Nice to see they were able to get some larger businesses to come save that mall

[GETTOTHE50]

There are atleast two teams in this league that are phenomenal at scouting and developing receivers: Vikings and Steelers 

Edited September 15, 2023 by GETTOTHE50

[AlfaBill]

2 hours ago, HappyDays said:

 

Last season. This season I'd be shocked. And really the Eagles should have won if Hurts hadn't inexplicably dropped the ball.

 

For all the talk about the AFC being a gauntlet, the Eagles, 49ers, and Cowboys all look pretty clearly like the best teams in the league IMO.

Relax. It’s week 2 for gods sake. Remember the Bills after 2 weeks last season?

Edited September 15, 2023 by AlfaBill

[The Jokeman]

3 hours ago, chongli said:

 

 

 

And yet how many playoff wins has he been a part of? Zero.

[zow2]

Two things stood out to me in this game:

 

Vikings made a business decision to not resign Dalvin Cook.  He was very good for them and super productive.  After two games Mattison has 62 yards and a couple fumbles i think.  They have no running game now.

 

Eagles basically traded a 4th round pick for D'Andre Swift.  That guy is good.  Why can't the Bills do something like that?  When you see a RB with those skills it's worth a 4th rounder.  He's explosive and powerful and has great hands.

[JohnBonhamRocks]

Swift got my bench so many points and that’s with Hurts vulturing

[MikePJ76]

anyone seen this?  Hopefully it will shift all the usual suspects who have been obsessed with talking about allen and diggs to these two

 

also with each year it seems more and more like the nfl exists to keep all the cottage industries it birthed flush with content.  Twitter film reviewers, Bloggers, fake insiders, Draft analysts, National and Local talk shows and also to simply sell products.  NFL games seemingly keep becoming more and more an advertisement for products...mostly terrible food, beer and luxury vehicles.   

 

The games just seem secondary.  

 

https://x.com/_MLFootball/status/1702512367106498803?s=20

Edited September 15, 2023 by MikePJ76
I am an idiot who can not post links correctly

[The Jokeman]

4 hours ago, JohnBonhamRocks said:

Swift got my bench so many points and that’s with Hurts vulturing

In retrospect am glad I dropped Penny for Kelley for emergency if Ekeler doesn't play this week. 

[Fleezoid]

15 hours ago, loyal2dagame said:

My stream looks better than my cable

 

That sounds like someone taking a leak. 

[buffblue]

12 hours ago, BuffaloRebound said:

I don’t know about the Cowboys, but agree that Eagles and 49ers are best teams in NFL.  They physically dominate you.  

 

12 hours ago, HappyDays said:

 

Last season. This season I'd be shocked. And really the Eagles should have won if Hurts hadn't inexplicably dropped the ball.

 

For all the talk about the AFC being a gauntlet, the Eagles, 49ers, and Cowboys all look pretty clearly like the best teams in the league IMO.

 

I have no idea who the best teams are. One week (and 2 meh games from the Eagles) is nowhere near enough to determine that