Vikings CCM

[KBLover]

Ouch...poor Ponder, losing is #1 receiving threat AND his running game.

Hopefully, the team can go at least .500 and maybe at 9-7 grab a wild card spot at least.

[daniel77733]

What's the NFC wildcard looking like? At 7-5, im going to assume that you need to get to 10-6 for a wildcard spot but even if you do manage to get in the playoffs, you wont have your best two offensive players.

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@KB yes once again he loses his number one receiver. And run the game might be ok, Todman has produced this season with over 400 yards and 6 TD's

@daniel77733 ummm 10-6 might get me in, or it might not. Ill post my remaining games and standings.

[Gronk4M13]

Peterson's hurt again? Oh man! It'll be tough for you to get in the playoffs.

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Playoff picture

NFL Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
NFC EAST	W	L	T	PF	PA
Redskins	8	4	0	332	312
Cowboys	7	5	0	370	290
Eagles	7	5	0	354	295
Giants	4	8	0	291	311
NFC NORTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Packers	9	3	0	357	276
Bears	8	4	0	371	313
Vikings	7	5	0	267	238
Lions	4	8	0	309	355
NFC SOUTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Panthers	8	4	0	362	340
Falcons	6	6	0	330	339
Saints	5	7	0	299	360
Buccaneers	4	8	0	331	382
NFC WEST	W	L	T	PF	PA
49ers	7	5	0	341	288
Cardinals	5	7	0	315	328
Seahawks	5	7	0	289	358
Rams	2	10	0	250	382
NFC WILD CARD RACE	W	L	T	PF	PA
Bears	8	4	0	371	313
Cowboys	7	5	0	370	290
Eagles	7	5	0	354	295
Vikings	7	5	0	267	238
Falcons	6	6	0	330	339
Cardinals	5	7	0	315	328
Saints	5	7	0	299	360
Seahawks	5	7	0	289	358
Buccaneers	4	8	0	331	382
Lions	4	8	0	309	355
Giants	4	8	0	291	311
Rams	2	10	0	250	382

* = Key game(s)


(9-3) Green Bay Packers
WK14 Lions(4-8), WK15 *@Bears(8-4), WK16 Titans(5-7), WK17 @Vikings(7-5)

Packers have a very easy remaining schedule, with one key game against the Bears at Soldiers Field. Due to injuries in Minnesota it would of have been a key game.

Schedule Strength (24-24) .500
Projected 12-4 NFC North Champs

(8-4) Chicago Bears
WK14 - *@Vikings(7-5) , WK15 *Packers(9-3), WK16 @Cardinals(5-7), WK17 @Lions(4-8).

They have two divisional games left, Vikings who have lost their two best players on the team and Hot Packers team. They should win against Arizona and Detroit to make the playoffs.
Schedule Strength (25-23) .520
Projected 11-5 Wildcard

(8-4) Carolina Panthers
WK14 Falcons(6-6), WK15 @Chargers(6-6), WK16 Raiders(5-7), WK17 @Saints(4-8)

Panthers currently hold a 2 game lead over the Atlanta Falcons, by looking at their easy schedule they should on to the NFC south division Champs.

Schedule Strength (21-27).437
Projected 11-5 NFC south Champs

(8-4) Washington Redskins
WK 14 Ravens(8-4), WK15 @Browns(3-9), WK16 *@Eagles(7-5), WK17 *Cowboys(7-5)
Has a hard schedule with just one team below (.500). I believe they will beat the Eagles and Cowboys to wrap the division as champs.

Schedule record (25-23) .520
Projected 10-6 NFC East champs

(7-5) Dallas Cowboys
WK 14 @Benals(6-6), WK15 Steelers(8-4), WK16 Saints(4-8), Wk17 *@Redskins(8-4)

Cowboys have a hard remaining schedule, playing 2 AFC teams and 1 divisional game. They will need Washington to lose 2 games to possibly have a chance to win the division.

Schedule Strength (26-22) .541
Projected 9-7 Wildcard

(7-5) Philadelphia Eagles
WK14 @Buccaneers(4-8), WK15 *Bengals(6-6), WK16 *Redskins(8-4),WK17 *@Giants(4-8)

Eagles have to win three games for them to have a good chance to make the playoffs. They did beat the Redskins in WK11 43-21 victory on the road. They lost to the Cowboys twice this season, so they won't win the tie breaker. I can see them beating the Bucs, Giants they can beat the Redskins. I see them losing that game and the Bengals game.

Schedule Strength (22-26).458
Projected 9-7

(7-5) Minnesota Vikings
WK14 *Bears(8-4), WK15 @Rams(2-10), WK16 @Texans(6-6), WK17 *Packers(9-3)

With the injuries of AP and Harvin it will be hard for the Vikings to make a push for the playoffs. I don't see them winning but just one game against the Rams.

Schedule Strength (25-23).520
Projected 8-8

(6-6) Atlanta Falcons
WK14 *@Panther(8-4), WK15 Giants(4-8), WK16 @Lions(4-8), WK17 Buccaneers(4-8)
Falcons at 6-6 are sitting pretty nice actually, looking at their schedule seems like they can make the playoffs. They lost to the panthers in a defensive game 13-10 in WK4. They do hit the road against the Panthers, they have a shot. Having the weakest remaining schedule could help them win the Divisional or wildcard.

Schedule Strength (20-28).416
Projected 9-7

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Vikings sights for playoffs becomes dim.
No Peterson, No Harvin equals poor offense. Vikings turn the ball over 3 times in a lose to Chicago Bears 24-21.

Minneapolis, MIN - Injuries were a major factor in this game, no Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin. Minnesota knew this game would be hard to win against (8-4) Chicago Bears. Three Turnovers which lead to 17 points of Chicago's 24 points. Vikings fall to 7-6 on the season and their playoffs hopes are closing fast.

The game began with Chicago starting at the 20 yard line. Minnesota stopped them 3 and out and forced a punt. Minnesota first drive was not the same with out their best players. They would eventually punt the ball. Next Chicago possession, Cutler completed a pass to Speath for a 64 yard play tacked at the 24 yard line. Cutlers first down pass was incomplete, next play a holding penalty was called. 2nd down 20 to go on Minnesota's 34 yard line, Jared Allen sacked Cutler for a loss of 5 on the play. 3rd and 24 Culter drops back and sacked again by Jared allen. Bears attempted a 54 yard field goal and missed. First quarter score goose eggs.

Second quarter Minnesota started with the ball. 2nd and 4 to go Todman bounced to the outside and gained 30 yard gain on the ground. Todman had a huge second quarter putting up 56 yards on 4 carries. 2nd and goal line Ponder took a 2 step drop and beamed it in for a touchdown to S.Smith. Hester returned the kick to the 24 yard line but only to go back to the 15 yard line for a holding penalty. Chicago would start at the 15 yard line, Allen would sack Cutler once again on the 9 yard line. Next play Viking sent a 6 man blitz that would lead Cutler to sling the ball and get picked off by Chris Cook for a touchdown. Minnesota had all kinds of momentum on their side. Chicago would finally put a drive together and score a 28 yard rushing touchdown by Michael Bush. Half time score 14-7 Vikings.

Minnesota started with the ball in the second half. Minnesota was putting a nice little drive till ponder made a questionable throw that was intercepted. Chicago would pounce on that opportunity and score quickly for another rushing down by Matt Forte. Next Minnesota's possession was a good looking drive, capping off a 14 yard touchdown pass from Ponder to fullback Felton. Score at the end of the third quarter 21-14 Vikings.

4th quarter started with Chicago at the 34 yard line. Cutler injured in the middle of the quarter and would not return. Backup Campbell who started his career with the Redskins. Chicago would finish off the drive with a 8 yard rushing touchdown by Kahlil Bell, score is 21-21 tie. Next Vikings possession was a turnover Ponder his 2nd of the day. Again Chicago would jump all over that and score a field goal with 1:45 minutes left of the clock, score 24-21 Bears. 4th and 2 to go Ponder finds Smith all alone in the middle of the field completing it for 18 yards. Next play a draw play to Todman another first down. Minnesota on their 48 yard line, 1st and 10 to go Ponder throw an quick out route and was intercepted ball game.

Final score 24-21 Bears.

Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
Jan 1,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Chicago Bears ((8-4))	0	7	7	10	24
Minnesota Vikings ((7-5))	0	14	7	0	21

Chicago Bears PASSING C/A YDS TD INT J.Cutler 9/11 171 0 1 J.Campbell 3/6 84 0 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD M.Bush 11 73 6.6 1 M.Forte 17 54 3.2 1 E.Bennett 1 17 17.0 0 A.Jeffery 1 15 15.0 0 K.Bell 2 15 7.5 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD M.Spaeth 4 112 28.0 0 B.Marshall 3 56 18.7 0 D.Hester 2 30 15.0 0 E.Rodriguez 1 7 7.0 0 M.Bush 1 22 22.0 0 M.Forte 1 16 16.0 0 E.Bennett 1 8 8.0 0 A.Jeffery 1 4 4.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD N.Roach 6 0 0 0 M.Wright 6 0 0 0 H.Abdullah 5 0 0 0 H.Melton 2 2 0 0 J.Peppers 1 1 0 0 K.Hayden 3 0 1 0 C.Conte 0 0 1 0 B.Costanzo 1 0 1 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG R.Gould 1/2 3/3 6 28 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 A.Podlesh 4 165 41.3 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD E.Weems 2 53 26.5 0 D.Hester 1 20 20.0 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD D.Hester 3 27 9.0 0

Minnesota Vikings PASSING C/A YDS TD INT C.Ponder 16/26 175 2 3 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD J.Todman 17 94 5.5 0 T.Gerhart 2 5 2.5 0 C.Ponder 1 0 0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD J.Simpson 7 83 11.9 0 S.Smith 5 56 11.2 1 D.Aromashodu 2 14 7.0 0 J.Felton 1 12 12.0 1 T.Gerhart 1 10 10.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD J.Allen 8 5 0 0 E.Henderson 6 1 0 0 C.Ballard 6 2 0 0 Z.Bowman 3 1 0 0 T.Guyton 3 1 0 0 C.Cook 3 0 1 1 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG B.Walsh 0/0 3/3 3 0 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 C.Kluwe 4 191 47.8 1 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD J.Todman 4 84 21.0 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD J.Todman 1 11 11.0 0

[Gronk4M13]

Oh man, tough remainder of the season. Good luck, you can do it!

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Quote: Originally Posted by Gronk4M13

Oh man, tough remainder of the season. Good luck, you can do it!

It is, thanks Gronk.