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Word is out that Minnesota plans on going deep on our depleted secondary. They've been buoyed by Washington's success against us. The question remaining is whether or not we're able to pressure Bradford enough to cause inaccurate downfield throws. If so, they're in trouble and if not, the game might well become a scoring contest that might well make it a close call. I think Bradford lacks Cousins' ability to stand in the pocket with the necessary poise that's required to ensure success with a frequent long ball agenda.

If our pass rush pressure is simply fairly discernable versus a Minny OL that's slumping, we're quite likely to fare well. If not, the Dallas offense might be obliged to score somewhat generously. Either way, we should be capable of competing well enough to win as long as our offensive execution holds true to form. Dallas must display the same grit that took them to their 10-1 record. I think it's likely that they will. We'll see.
 
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Word is out that Minnesota plans on going deep on our depleted secondary. They've been buoyed by Washington's success against us. The question remaining is whether or not we're able to pressure Bradford enough to cause inaccurate downfield throws. If so, they're in trouble and if not, the game might well become a scoring contest the might well make it a close call. I think Bradford lacks Cousins' ability to stand in the pocket with the poise that's necessary to ensure success within a frequent long ball format.

If our pass rush pressure is merely fairly discernable versus a Minny OL that's slumping, we're quite likely to fare well. If not, the Dallas offense might be obliged to score somewhat generously. Either way, we should be capable of competing well enough to win as long as our offensive execution holds true to form. Dallas must display the same grit that took them to their 10-1 record. I think it's likely that they will. We'll see.

I agree they are very flawed on offense and if Stefon Diggs is not full strength they are very much below average. This is their fourth center starting with Berger out, so that should provide access to a middle rush that has always been the achilles heel for Bradford. Now as to whether or not we can take advantage of these vulnerabilities with our current defensive line.
Like you said if their are no turnovers the game should be heavily skewed in our favor. With Zimmer's defense the most pressure will be on Fred, Martin, and Leary as they love to bring heat up the middle either immediately or a delay. This is basically the same defense that the Bengals played against us but with better LB's. I am expecting the same game result.
I hope Church can come in and not miss a beat, I realize that probably is not going to happen so here's hoping Jeff Heath has a great game.
 

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I agree they are very flawed on offense and if Stefon Diggs is not full strength they are very much below average. This is their fourth center starting with Berger out, so that should provide access to a middle rush that has always been the achilles heel for Bradford. Now as to whether or not we can take advantage of these vulnerabilities with our current defensive line.
Like you said if their are no turnovers the game should be heavily skewed in our favor. With Zimmer's defense the most pressure will be on Fred, Martin, and Leary as they love to bring heat up the middle either immediately or a delay. This is basically the same defense that the Bengals played against us but with better LB's. I am expecting the same game result.
I hope Church can come in and not miss a beat, I realize that probably is not going to happen so here's hoping Jeff Heath has a great game.

Sounds about right to me . . . looks like we're both cautiously optimistic -- here's hoping our faith is well founded . . .:thumbup:
 

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This run has to end soon. You're not just going to continue to run the gauntlet unscathed like this. There will be slip ups even if this season ends up the way we want it to.
I think it just might , I predicted 15-1 before the last game, and I think they might do it.
They are jelling as a team, and dak is getting better with each game.
They play to win now, not lose watch the tape and get better.
 

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so they are gonna throw underneath the safetys, to kyle rudolph !
I hope mairinelli watched this !
 

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Sounds about right to me . . . looks like we're both cautiously optimistic -- here's hoping our faith is well founded . . .:thumbup:
There is no doubt in my mind we are the better team, whether that team plays later today is the issue. If they do show up in full force it will not be pretty for the Vikings.
 

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Word is out that Minnesota plans on going deep on our depleted secondary. They've been buoyed by Washington's success against us. The question remaining is whether or not we're able to pressure Bradford enough to cause inaccurate downfield throws. If so, they're in trouble and if not, the game might well become a scoring contest that might well make it a close call. I think Bradford lacks Cousins' ability to stand in the pocket with the necessary poise that's required to ensure success with a frequent long ball agenda.

If our pass rush pressure is simply fairly discernable versus a Minny OL that's slumping, we're quite likely to fare well. If not, the Dallas offense might be obliged to score somewhat generously. Either way, we should be capable of competing well enough to win as long as our offensive execution holds true to form. Dallas must display the same grit that took them to their 10-1 record. I think it's likely that they will. We'll see.

Agreed. Bradford doesn't have the same threat for frequent accurate deep balls as we saw from Cousins and Big Ben. Wash is a high powered offense. Pitt is high powered offense. Minnesota is not which makes for a better matchup for our struggling defense this week. Hopefully they can make some plays and get their confidence rolling.
 

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If the offense doesn't turn the ball over, we win by 2 scores.

Turnovers and poor special teams play is how we lose this game.

The video talked about how Kirk Cousins burned the Cowboys secondary.

I know Sam Bradford. I have seen Sam Bradford play. And Sam Bradford is no Kirk Cousins.
This 10000% We lose this game if we play sloppy football, turnovers and mistakes
 

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There is no doubt in my mind we are the better team, whether that team plays later today is the issue. If they do show up in full force it will not be pretty for the Vikings.

Exactly . . . IF the same team shows up that's been playing mistake-free and kicking tail on offense. There should be no way that the Vikings should be able to outscore us if we take care of business as we normally do. My only concern would be if we play haphazardly. That definitely hasn't been our MO at all throughout this season with the possible exception of game #1 vs. NY. Even then, the difference was fairly minimal.
 

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Exactly . . . IF the same team shows up that's been playing mistake-free and kicking tail on offense. There should be no way that the Vikings should be able to outscore us if we take care of business as we normally do. My only concern would be if we play haphazardly. That definitely hasn't been our MO at all throughout this season with the possible exception of game #1 vs. NY. Even then, the difference was fairly minimal.
I have hesitated to go back and watch that Giant game in sept as we are such a different team than the one that played that game. EE was his own worst enemy that game and the next. Dak was hobbled with his play selection as he should of been being a rookie. We are miles from that team in Sept. We are a tough team on anyone's schedule these days and no doubt have cause some sleepless nights for defensive coordinators.
 

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I have hesitated to go back and watch that Giant game in sept as we are such a different team than the one that played that game. EE was his own worst enemy that game and the next. Dak was hobbled with his play selection as he should of been being a rookie. We are miles from that team in Sept. We are a tough team on anyone's schedule these days and no doubt have cause some sleepless nights for defensive coordinators.

Amen. Dak and Zeke are totally different players than they were back then. The Gents are due to see a vastly differently team than the one they played back in September. Zeke, was in his pro infancy as compared to now and Dak has made great strides in his recognition and adjustments as well. They'd better be up for it.
As far as the Vikes are concerned, I see them as highly comparable to the Ravens albeit with a more vulnerable OL. It'll still be interesting, though.
 

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