Minnesota Vikings @ Denver Broncos - 'This Is The End' Game Day Open Thread


Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos
Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium
Denver, Colorado
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th+OT | F | |
| Vikings | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 19 |
| Broncos | 0 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 22 |
| Minnesota | Stat | Denver |
| 164.1 ypg (1st) | Rush Offense | 121.9 ypg (9th) |
| 172.3 ypg (28th) | Pass Offense | 223.3 ypg (13th) |
| 336.5 ypg (14th) | Total Offense | 345.3 ypg (9th) |
| 23.1 ppg (13th) | Scoring Offense | 19.9 ppg (21st) |
| 70.5 ypg (1st) | Rush Defense | 140.7 ypg (30th) |
| 266.1 ypg (32nd) | Pass Defense | 195.6 ypg (7th) |
| 336.5 ypg (24th) | Total Defense | 336.3 ypg (18th) |
| 19.3 ppg (10th) | Scoring Defense | 26.0 ppg (30th) |
Thanks to Gonzo over at Daily Norseman for the chart above. Imitation is the finest form of flattery!
BRONCOS INACTIVES --
FB Mike Bell
DE Larry Birdine
DE Paul Carrington
TE Daniel Graham
LB Ian Gold
QB Darrell Hackney (in uniform as third QB)
OL Isaac Snell
WR Brandon Stokley
Notes: Are you part of the problem or part of the solution. That is what the Broncos are trying to find out. I will be looking for effort, 60 minutes worth, and looking for guys I will want on the roster we the 2008 season gets underway.
VIKINGS INACTIVES --
QB Kelly Holcomb -- 3rd QB
WR Sidney Rice
S Mike Doss
CB Antoine Winfield
FB Naufahu Tahi
LB Vinny Ciurciu
LB Dontarrious Thomas
OT Chase Johnson
Notes: The Vikings, on the other hand, are still battling for a playoff spot. Sure they need help, but any hope is better than no hope at all...
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I must have missed it
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 1:53 PM MST 0 recs
Is there ever....
by TheSportsGuru on Dec 30, 2007 2:35 PM MST 0 recs
I'm interested
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 2:38 PM MST
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this team really has no heart...
by Jake The Stash on Dec 30, 2007 2:36 PM MST 0 recs
Doc on the radio broadcast
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 2:42 PM MST 0 recs
Hey mates!
by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 2:42 PM MST 0 recs
Cutler fumbled the snap
"Better you than me!" he was heard to say...
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 2:45 PM MST
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Again
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 2:44 PM MST 0 recs
It surely has...
by TheSportsGuru on
Dec 30, 2007 2:48 PM MST
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WOW
(Thanks styg!)
by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 2:48 PM MST 0 recs
Sopcasting?
I AM trying to watch the game with the program SopCast, but it will not work -.-
by DjBroncos on
Dec 30, 2007 3:03 PM MST
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coining a phrase
oh well
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 3:08 PM MST
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Oh no
But the game I'd like watching...
by DjBroncos on
Dec 30, 2007 3:15 PM MST
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this season
by mdierk on Dec 30, 2007 2:49 PM MST 0 recs
held to a FG...
by mdierk on Dec 30, 2007 2:50 PM MST 0 recs
Only a field goal.
by Russ on Dec 30, 2007 2:52 PM MST 0 recs
Logan and Doc
nom nom nom...
Oh and Young had a decent run.
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 2:56 PM MST 0 recs
Young breaks contain
Bam!
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 2:57 PM MST 0 recs
Now, don't let that be the only good drive for
by Russ on Dec 30, 2007 3:02 PM MST 0 recs
31
top-10 draftpick since Mike Shanahan
became the Broncos’ coach in 1995.
The only team not to draft from the
top 10 is Shanahan’s Broncos, who enter their game today in a four-way tie
for the NFL’s ninth-worst record.
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 3:12 PM MST 0 recs
My thoughts too ...
Remember when Eli didn't want to play in SD because they just sucked... those were the days.
Although if Rivers can be a little more Leaf like, it might be all good.
BUT THEN there is Indy. They have turned every 1st round pick into gold. Damn them. I want their GM.
by amirebram on
Dec 30, 2007 3:19 PM MST
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Are we actually doing a good job with AP?
Although the way I imagined it back then was a brocos team in control of its own destiny needing a win to get in.
I guess deams are just that, dreams.
by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:14 PM MST 0 recs
Denver
Doesn't mean Taylor won't have 200yds against us though...
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 3:17 PM MST
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First of all after his yardage so far
by DjBroncos on
Dec 30, 2007 3:20 PM MST
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Engleberger
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 3:18 PM MST 0 recs
What's that pylon stuff about?
by amirebram on
Dec 30, 2007 3:21 PM MST
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Chester Taylor appeared
by Russ on
Dec 30, 2007 3:24 PM MST
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Taylor's first fumble
by TheSportsGuru on
Dec 30, 2007 3:25 PM MST
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Taylor
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 3:25 PM MST
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Isn't that the 2nd touchdown
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 3:20 PM MST
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He had a TD vs KC
by amirebram on
Dec 30, 2007 3:21 PM MST
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Bingo
How about this stat: 5.6 ypc avg
I like me some young...
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 3:34 PM MST
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There is a funny thing about it
I think the same is true of Young at the moment.
12 yard run, 2 yard run, 2 yard run, stuffed at the line, PUNT. You get a 4 yard average, but no use.
3, 5, 3, 4, 2, 5, 4 Yard ... 1st DOWNs baby. Less than 4 yard average, but consistant movment.
I think that is more important. You can add big runs to make it nice, but the consistant runs have to be there.
by amirebram on
Dec 30, 2007 3:40 PM MST
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Good point
But 5.6 is a good number to build on methinks ;)
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 3:51 PM MST
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How do you break 18 tackles
He must be a 2007 Denver Bronco.
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 3:22 PM MST 0 recs
No
by amirebram on
Dec 30, 2007 3:23 PM MST
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Way to get to the 1
by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:23 PM MST 0 recs
Backpedaling Cutler
Woo!
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 3:26 PM MST 0 recs
Let's see
by amirebram on
Dec 30, 2007 3:31 PM MST
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Nope...
by TheSportsGuru on
Dec 30, 2007 3:32 PM MST
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It's already written.
by amirebram on
Dec 30, 2007 3:40 PM MST
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Thats an euphemism for....
Oh well, maybe not, but he is af keeper..
by Claaaaas on
Dec 30, 2007 3:48 PM MST
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Nice to see...
by TheSportsGuru on Dec 30, 2007 3:31 PM MST 0 recs
Halftime
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 3:37 PM MST 0 recs
What about Mustard!
And what are the odds that MARSHALL Holds out this offseason?
by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:42 PM MST 0 recs
I would have to guess
And I think it goes both ways, so Denver will pay him when his day comes, as well.
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 3:53 PM MST
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Hey all!
by hoosierteacher on Dec 30, 2007 3:50 PM MST 0 recs
Nice kick to the two...
by hoosierteacher on Dec 30, 2007 3:51 PM MST 0 recs
Way too short!
by DjBroncos on
Dec 30, 2007 3:54 PM MST
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The lead is nice too.
by hoosierteacher on Dec 30, 2007 3:52 PM MST 0 recs
And if Mustard can work out catching balls...
by hoosierteacher on Dec 30, 2007 3:54 PM MST 0 recs
and if we resign Jackson...
How many TEs do you need to run 3 TE sets? 4? 5?
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 3:56 PM MST
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lol
Teams already run two TEs (and do so more and more). Teams will run 3 TE as an extra formation for awhile before someone decides to make it a central formation. The key is having at least two good receiving TEs and one who is able to catch most of the time. But three receiving TEs is ideal (though you still need at least a couple of guys behind them).
In a true 3-TE system, remember, you save money and roster spots by de-emphasizing both the FB position and most of the receivers. (You need one good receiver to drag the weak side, and a decent back-up).
by hoosierteacher on
Dec 30, 2007 4:06 PM MST
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What is the
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 4:19 PM MST
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I'm interested
We have to fire test our guys after all...
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 4:01 PM MST 0 recs
A 18-yard gain
by DjBroncos on
Dec 30, 2007 4:05 PM MST
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Cutler!!
I don't care about a heads up play man! All the great ones have a completion to themselves!
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 4:01 PM MST 0 recs
Pats bubble screen vs. Broncs bubble screen
Which would you prefer?
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 4:03 PM MST 0 recs
Bubble
by hoosierteacher on
Dec 30, 2007 4:12 PM MST
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It's looking like we can kiss our
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 4:05 PM MST 0 recs
We had the #10 in 2000
Any idea if the Broncos have no shot at a top 10 pick since Carolina, Chicago and Cinci all won? I know it is ordered by strength of schedule, but I cant find that info anywhere online.
by MattR on
Dec 30, 2007 4:14 PM MST
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After the SB (as in next day)...
by hoosierteacher on
Dec 30, 2007 4:21 PM MST
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I'll say like Parcells
Besides, who cares if it will be James Lauranitis or Dan Connor in the first round?
by Claaaaas on
Dec 30, 2007 4:17 PM MST
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More leverage
But it is looking more and more like LB will be the only non-reach position left to us in the middle of the first round.
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 4:21 PM MST
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Why do they...
by TheSportsGuru on Dec 30, 2007 4:21 PM MST 0 recs
Remnds me of Korhieser
by hoosierteacher on
Dec 30, 2007 4:24 PM MST
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Everything Kornheiser
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 4:27 PM MST
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Marshall is going for 103
by styg50 on Dec 30, 2007 4:22 PM MST 0 recs
correction
119 from Isaac Bruce is a little bit out of reach for Marshall.
by styg50 on
Dec 30, 2007 4:25 PM MST
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Styg
by hoosierteacher on Dec 30, 2007 4:25 PM MST 0 recs

