Minnesota Vikings

[lostinamerica]

NFL to Date at MadJacks:
Sides: 16-13-3
Totals: 2-2-0

The Minnesota Vikings trip to Pittsburgh will be very much in my thoughts this week. It works as the title for this thread.


Some stuff:

In two weeks, Chicago visits Green Bay and San Francisco visits St. Louis. At least one of those teams is likely to get caught looking ahead this week. Maybe all of them. That probably scares more than helps.

This might help. The story of Dan Snyder and his "feel-good" Redskins is gaining on the Bears. Now, it's a rematch. A veteran team. I found the value I seek. Washington is the play.

Did I mention Pittsburgh?


Lesser stuff:

Seattle's play is coming on and passing that of San Diego, and there is nothing much wrong with this spot, yet.

Thursday: Kansas City will have their hands full with Philadelphia, I think. A wager just for sport for me.

I'll probably be on New England. Or Buffalo or Detroit or Denver and so on as possible dogs.


Minnesota Vikings:

Power ratings and trap lines are not my criteria for analyzing this contest. And it's not cleats and weather.

I don't care whether it's a good wager, I insist on paying something for a front row seat to witness any further embarrassment in the slide from dysfunctional to delusional. But since I think it is a good wager, I'll likely add a couple units, but I have to remember to save some for next time.

Three weeks ago I felt sure I knew what team Minnesota would bring to face a Philadelphia team angry to protect their home field. I trust that that a tough minded Pittsburgh team will find something to keep them interested here. Is that the big issue?

I need to be fair. Minnesota surprised me some in being able to get home and hold things together. Now they just need to bust a move. You go, guys.

How relevant is this? Green has Cowher by days as the longest tenured head coach in the league still with the same team. One has a team with momentum and chemistry and one does not. I know what I think. Advantage: Cowher.

Keeping Busy

 

[lostinamerica]

I am surprised to conclude there is a game on the board that I like as a stronger play than Minnesota at Pittsburgh. However, I confess I am a little nervous trying to guess what Pittsburgh's motivation will be in that spot. Not so in Washington's game with Dallas.

A team going from 0-5 to 5-0 is uncharted territory. Simply put, discipline and chemistry have arrived on a deep team of veterans that was thought to have the makings of a Super Bowl contender just one year ago. There looks to be a lot for their young quarterback to lean on. Those qualities are not likely to be MIA in a "piss it down their leg?" rematch against their heated rivals. 8 straight losses to Dallas is a nugget you could only wish for under these circumstances. The talk I'm hearing from Washington does not have me worried that their next trick will be complacency or looking past or an attitude of invincibility.

I have more respect for the 2001 Cowboys against the Redskins than I do for the 2001 Vikings against anyone. But it is the Cowboys. Then I hear shit like Dallas is 0-9 ATS on the road off two consecutive home games, and lousy recently after their Thanksgiving game. O.K.

I'm glad it's not my Packers headed to RFK this week for a rematch with a team they embarrassed 37-0.

After this game I might say "They choked" or "Damn back door cover", but I won't be saying "What was I thinking"?

Value here.

 

[lostinamerica]

I don't intend to let the Vikings off too easy.

Three Minnesota Vikings players, Bin Losin, Bin Whinin and Bin Loafin, were arrested last night as suspected terrorists. They are thought to be responsible for the disappearance of Bin Winnin, Bin Tacklin and Bin Tryin. None of their followers have Bin Laffin.

More value, here.

 

[lostinamerica]

I've spent too much time during the last 5 weeks researching and watching games to not have a play in this game, since I will be watching from start to finish to grade my study habits and evaluation techniques, build on my knowledge for the stretch drive of the season, and just enjoy some football.

Philadelpphia was "3 and out" in their first 5 possessions last week. Coach Reid wants to emphasize improvement on that stat this week through a better game plan and better execution. Some first downs and about 10 points is my guess as to what happens in those possessions.

I see three choices: Phil(-2.5), Under 37, or a Teaser. I'm pulling the trigger on:

Phil(+3.5) and Wash(-2) @ 1*
Under 37 @ 1*

Not recommended plays.

GL

 

[SteelCity]

Just some food for thought on the motivation of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers have to keep winning(conference or not) to stay ahead of Baltimore and to try and lock up a bye and home field. They will come out fired up and ready to play. Plus their defense is still looking to gain the ultimate respect and shutting down Moss/Carter will be a huge step in that direction. Good luck though.

 

[JD]

Lostinamerica...

You are a one man show.

Good Luck.

 

[jng]

Hi Luis.

J

 

[lostinamerica]

Need to get on down the highway. My bets are in.

Washington(-8) @ 3.5*
I found the value I seek.

Pittsburgh(-7) @ 2.5*
Why ask why?

New England(+3) @ 1.5*
Bringing their weapons to another big ball game.

Seattle(-3) @ 1*
Feels like a better play than Buffalo(+9).

And 4 team parlay(15-1) @ 0.5*
The usual.

Great GL