We're on to the Vikings - at Gillette

[RobertWeathers]

Looks like Stone Hands Allen returned to practice today.

 

[Kontradiction]

Looks like Stone Hands Allen returned to practice today.

The multi-million dollar man. It's actually good to have him back. The team missed his blocking. I mean, he's disgustingly overpaid for what he does, but he is good in that area.

 

[PatsFan2]

Looks like Stone Hands Allen returned to practice today.

Vikes Coaching Staff just *sighed*.

 

[Mack Herron]

I hope Allen responds well. His importance is underrated here. Will be a challenge to run on Vikings.

 

[Kontradiction]

 

[PatsFan2]

I hope Allen responds well. His importance is underrated here. Will be a challenge to run on Vikings.

Mack teams with Good /Great Offenses have both Ran and Passed on them effectively. At Full strength like we are now not many Defenses have a prayer. Also the Saints beat em easily in Minnesota with their RB's both in the Running and Passing game. I think the Vikes Defense is overrated and will get exposed by Good Offensive Teams like the Patriots.

 

[long distance]

Looks less likely for Rhodes despite some early week “mild“ comments. Diggs second straight absence is intriguing; id guess he goes but not practicing is not ideal..

 

[Mack Herron]

 

[qbno12]

Wanna see Patterson go off on his old team.. Give Michelle a rest after big game last week . C'mon mcD get creative

No, please. We will hear posters in game day thread complaining about McDaniels getting "cute" with playcalling

 

[DaBruinz]

We realllly need to improve our RZ offense. That’s gonna be the key to our season. Creativity & execution. I believe Da Burkmeister will help in this area.

I think they've been trying to be too cute in the RZ. With the likes of Gordon and Gronk, not to mention Edelman and White, and Michel, they have plenty of options..

 

[SVN]

 

[captain stone]

Is anyone else somewhat curious why Bill allowed the press to watch - and perhaps even more surprising, to report on - those particular proceedings?

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Surprisingly well put together. I enjoyed that breakdown -- and I hope that the Patriots have thoroughly self-scouted from the Titans game. Good video.

 

[SVN]

Surprisingly well put together. I enjoyed that breakdown -- and I hope that the Patriots have thoroughly self-scouted from the Titans game. Good video.

The titans game isnt new IMO. We have had exact games on offense before between pees and brady when he was with the ravens.

 

[maineman209]

Looks like Stone Hands Allen returned to practice today.

Careful, now. Allen has a catch rate of 75% on a 9.0 YPC.

 

[Kontradiction]

Careful, now. Allen has a catch rate of 75% on a 9.0 YPC.

LOL. That's actually a really good example of how stats without context are totally useless.

 

[Kontradiction]

Is anyone else somewhat curious why Bill allowed the press to watch - and perhaps even more surprising, to report on - those particular proceedings?

Probably because they have zero plans to actually do it during the game.

 

[Jackson 2]

Looks like Stone Hands Allen returned to practice today.

LOL, my first thought was to agree with you. Then I thought that I don't know if he has hands at all because he never gets thrown to - undoubtedly for good reasons.

 

[qbno12]

Looking at the 2018 Vikings one thing that stood out to me is that they are not a Good Rushing Team. They only rushed for over 100yds once and where are we in week 12?? Sony have almost Four 100yds games already and he has been injured. That means that the Vikings probably pass out of necessity. IF BB and Co can take away Thielen and Diggs or both its lights out for the Vikes if we can go up two scores. TE Rudolph and 3#rd WR Treadwell are nothing special. The Vikes don't seem that deep on O not many Top Flight players compared to us. Also opposing RB's seem to do well against them especially ones who can also catch I see White being a pain to this Vikings D.

You make some really good points. I would add that since our defense has been inconsistent we will still have our hands full with Rudolph and Treadwell even if we do a decent job on Thielen and Treadwell. Ultimately it comes down to how Cousins plays. If we can force him into bad decisions we have a win. That said, none of this matters if our offense can't get rolling.

 

[RobertWeathers]

LOL, my first thought was to agree with you. Then I thought that I don't know if he has hands at all because he never gets thrown to - undoubtedly for good reasons.

It's just so baffling to me. The guy had 120+ catches at Indy and a decent catch %. I remember him at Indy. He was very functional.

Here its like hes brand new to the position.

I know hes an excellent run/pass blocker so whatever...