WaterMan Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 They need a win but I don't see it happening this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 They need a win but I don't see it happening this week. It's not about whether they will actually win... it's about what they are willing to do to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip_Side Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 On ESPN earlier they were talking about how AP had a "toe" injury. They compared LT and AP saying they both had toe injuries and who was more vital to their team winning. Did anyone else catch this? That was the first I've heard of AP having a toe injury or maybe I've just been under a rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelman Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Maybe they meant to be talking about Mcfadden.. i heard a comparison between Mcfadden and Lt.. nothing about A.D though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip_Side Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) Maybe they meant to be talking about Mcfadden.. i heard a comparison between Mcfadden and Lt.. nothing about A.D though Nah they definitely said AP and LT. Edited September 19, 2008 by Flip_Side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 not takin' the chance this week on my FFL team (have to set my lineup by Sat morning, will be gone). AP to the bench, Kevin Smith (gulp) to the field Hope Minny doesn't take the chance either. They may feel 0-3 is an end to season anyway, so they have to, but I hope they keep him out for another week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayLow Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Adrian Peterson (hamstring) was present for the start of Vikings practice Friday. Reporters caught "All Day" stretching and performing individual drills, though it's unclear how much 11-on-11 work Peterson did. We suspect he was "limited." There will be another update on his status later today, but it would be a surprise if he missed the beginning of the Gus Frerotte era. Sep. 19 - 1:15 pm et Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacosud Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Yes, I'm a AP owner and need him badly, however the Vikes need this win even more. My opinion is that there is no way AP does not play. Think about this!!!!! The Vikes go 0-3 and the odds of coming back from 0-3 and gettin in the playoffs are A LOT slimmer. This is a must win and they are starting "Crotch Rot Freotte". I don't have a masters in anything, but I would say the seat is getting warmer under Childress. I do think CT will get more carries and depending on how the game goes AP could be rested early should the Vikes some how start kicking %&&. I think it's a shootout and there will be a lot of FF points in this game. I feel medium level of points for AP maybe 15 carries 85 yards and 1 td is reasonable. I know that's not what we AP owners want, but remember this guy hurt can be better than a lot of backs. I think Delhomme and Smith could go off in this game. Big Points coming from this game for both squads. Vikes 34 Panthers 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Yes, I'm a AP owner and need him badly, however the Vikes need this win even more. My opinion is that there is no way AP does not play. Think about this!!!!! The Vikes go 0-3 and the odds of coming back from 0-3 and gettin in the playoffs are A LOT slimmer. This is a must win and they are starting "Crotch Rot Freotte". I don't have a masters in anything, but I would say the seat is getting warmer under Childress. I do think CT will get more carries and depending on how the game goes AP could be rested early should the Vikes some how start kicking %&&. I think it's a shootout and there will be a lot of FF points in this game. I feel medium level of points for AP maybe 15 carries 85 yards and 1 td is reasonable. I know that's not what we AP owners want, but remember this guy hurt can be better than a lot of backs. I think Delhomme and Smith could go off in this game. Big Points coming from this game for both squads. Vikes 34 Panthers 28 I agree with some of what you say here, except for the shootout prediction. I'm not sure that the Vikings offense is capable of a shootout style game (especially against a decent Carolina D, and with a gimpy RB, and a new starting QB). The Vikes have scored 2 TDs this season so far. Let's say they perform exceptionally well and score 3 TDs this game... then maybe add in a Field Goal, and they are still only topping out around 24 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacosud Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I think AP owner's need to be more worried about next week IF AP plays instead of worry about this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadman Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Picked up some decent seats cheaply and going to the game. I don't see a shootout here, not with Carolina playing good defense and the Vikings defense playing really well. I heard Winfield may be on Smith tomorrow for most of the time, and that will be a good matchup. The key will be whether Frerotte can complete enough key passes to keep drives going, and also how much the defense and Allen can pressure Delhomme. I can see a lot of kicker points in this one. There's no doubt in my mind that Childress is getting desperate and now realizes his faith (if that's what it was) in T-Jax was a mistake. The kid simply cannot run a consistent ball control offense - he is not an accurate passer and cannot make quick reads in the first place. I think Frerotte will give them a better chance in most cases, and I do expect the Vikings to win this game at home with Carolina sitting nicely at 2-0 already. I do think they need to start off strong in the game - the fans will be on fire, but if they don't, they will surely turn on them, which won't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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