Vikings week- We finally going to be a good team?

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Does Zeke runs straight into piles or does he cutback & dance like last night?

Will Kellen revert back to blah O play calls?

Can our D get off the field on 3rd down?

Gonna be a fun game Sunday
 

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I'd like to think, if our D puts the Barkley Treatment on Cook and Cousins doesn't shred Chido..we have a pretty good shot at a double digit win.

We also need an excellent game from our Oline, protecting the QB and opening holes for Zeke.

Our D has been extremely phenomenal at 3rd and longs, we just need both squads to be on the same page. Also, hope for some turnovers.
 

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Dallas has one of the best third down defenses in the league.

Minnesota it appears will be without theilen this week but will get Josh Doctson for this first game of the year.

Stopping the run is huge this week. The line in minnesota is not very good and if Dallas gets them in 3rd and 6 or more consistently they are going to get to cousins.

Zimmer is all riled up currently over the vikings not running enough sunday and being shut down by a kc defense that can't stop the run so I imagine this week we will get Minnesota's best effort in the running game.

Dallas has to stay out of third and long also because minnesota can get home with a number of guys.
 
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I like that Dak thinks "big play" when opposing defenses blitz but that is putting too much faith in the pass protection, he needs to think hot read more, especially going against a tough defense like the Vikings.
 

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Imo Cousins is a choker from his Skins day,if we stop the run we can win this game.
 

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I think using Lee more is a key. His instinct to get after RBs in the backfield made a big difference. He’s done it numerous times against great RBs, Cook will be no different.

His run stopping abilities is excellent.
 

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Next up- Vikes

Our trend of dominating subpar teams vs getting embarrassed by good teams


Does Zeke runs straight into piles or does he cutback & dance like last night?

Will Kellen revert back to blah O play calls?

Can our D get off the field on 3rd down?

Gonna be a fun game Sunday

We gonna take it to em, bout to start peaking at the right time. We dismantled Philly and are completely capable of doing the same vs Minny. Dline is starting to dominate and Zeke and the maulers are in full effect. Dak is making strides this year as well. As long as the coaches are decent we will be fine.
 

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It depends how the Vikings go about the game.

"its Dallas, dont take them serious and attack attack attack"

or

"lets over think everything and make a ton of mistakes."
 

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We gonna take it to em, bout to start peaking at the right time. We dismantled Philly and are completely capable of doing the same vs Minny. Dline is starting to dominate and Zeke and the maulers are in full effect. Dak is making strides this year as well. As long as the coaches are decent we will be fine.


if I see Dallas do this, i will agree with it.

It will show to me the coaches wanted the team to peak at the right time and to really make a good run of it. results might vary, but if they win this game, im back on board.
 
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I know one thing for sure and that is this is a big game. If playoffs started today Vikes would be in as a wild card, Dallas need to get that tie breaker over Minn. I have no doubt Cowboys are the better team but they will not win if they continue with the self inflicted mistakes.
 

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I think we have to win this game. The teams we have beaten have a combined record of 11-33. A win would give this team confidence and show they are not just fools gold. It is actually the perfect game going into this 6 game stretch. Honestly I think the result of this game could affect the rest of the season +/- 2 wins. A win at home against the worst team with an impressive record is what this team needs.
 
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I think we have to win this game. The teams we have beaten have a combined record of 11-33. A win would give this team confidence and show they are not just fools gold. It is actually the perfect game going into this 6 game stretch. Honestly I think the result of this game could affect the rest of the season +/- 2 wins. A win at home against the worst team with an impressive record is what this team needs.

Vikings opponents record.

1-7 atl
4-4 oak
2-7 NYG
5-4 phi
3-4-1 DET
1-8 Was
16-34-1

Their best win is Philadelphia. They lost to KC missing 6 starters including Mahomes, Chi, GB.

There are so many bad teams that most teams with winning records opponents will have bad records.

If Dallas beats minnesota this week I have to imagine everything in Minnesota is up for debate...The head coach, the gm and the qb.
 

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Vikings opponents record.

1-7 atl
4-4 oak
2-7 NYG
5-4 phi
3-4-1 DET
1-8 Was
16-34-1

Their best win is Philadelphia. They lost to KC missing 6 starters including Mahomes, Chi, GB.

There are so many bad teams that most teams with winning records opponents will have bad records.

If Dallas beats minnesota this week I have to imagine everything in Minnesota is up for debate...The head coach, the gm and the qb.

Yup, things become undone real fast in the NFL. Good post.
 

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We tend to be more aggressive offensively at home so we should see Dak sling it around.
Cousins may get his stats but he’s always good for an int or two.

it should be a close game and come down to Maher vs Bailey. That should be interesting.
 

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I'm looking forward to it with a renewed sense of optimism. Should be a good game and a W.
 

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