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 reply actions 0 recs
Is there ever....
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 2:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I'm interested
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:38 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
this team really has no heart...
by Jake The Stash on Dec 30, 2007 2:36 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Doc on the radio broadcast
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Hey mates!
by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 2:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Cutler fumbled the snap
"Better you than me!" he was heard to say...
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:45 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Again
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:44 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It surely has...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 2:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
(Thanks styg!)
by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 2:48 PM MST reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
coining a phrase
oh well
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
this season
by mdierk on Dec 30, 2007 2:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
held to a FG...
by mdierk on Dec 30, 2007 2:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Only a field goal.
by Russ on Dec 30, 2007 2:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Logan and Doc
nom nom nom...
Oh and Young had a decent run.
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:56 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Young breaks contain
Bam!
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Now, don't let that be the only good drive for
by Russ on Dec 30, 2007 3:02 PM MST reply actions 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 Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:12 PM MST reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 reply actions 0 recs
Denver
Doesn't mean Taylor won't have 200yds against us though...
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:17 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
First of all after his yardage so far
by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 3:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Engleberger
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:18 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
What's that pylon stuff about?
by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Chester Taylor appeared
by Russ on Dec 30, 2007 3:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Taylor's first fumble
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 3:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Taylor
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that Selvin's first TD
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that the 2nd touchdown
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
He had a TD vs KC
by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Bingo
How about this stat: 5.6 ypc avg
I like me some young...
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
But 5.6 is a good number to build on methinks ;)
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
How do you break 18 tackles
He must be a 2007 Denver Bronco.
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Way to get to the 1
by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:23 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Backpedaling Cutler
Woo!
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:26 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I Like...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 3:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Let's see
by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:31 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 3:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Guru's newest lock
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It's already written.
by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:40 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats an euphemism for....
Oh well, maybe not, but he is af keeper..
by Claaaaas on Dec 30, 2007 3:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 3:31 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Its like
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Halftime
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 3:37 PM MST reply actions 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 reply actions 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 Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:53 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey all!
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 3:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Nice kick to the two...
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 3:51 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Way too short!
by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 3:54 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The lead is nice too.
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 3:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
And if Mustard can work out catching balls...
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 3:54 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
and if we resign Jackson...
How many TEs do you need to run 3 TE sets? 4? 5?
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:56 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
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 Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
What is the
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm interested
We have to fire test our guys after all...
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
A 18-yard gain
by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 4:05 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Cutler!!
I don't care about a heads up play man! All the great ones have a completion to themselves!
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Pats bubble screen vs. Broncs bubble screen
Which would you prefer?
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:03 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Bubble
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
It's looking like we can kiss our
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:05 PM MST reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
After the SB (as in next day)...
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:21 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Why do they...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Remnds me of Korhieser
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Everything Kornheiser
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Marshall is going for 103
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
correction
119 from Isaac Bruce is a little bit out of reach for Marshall.
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Styg
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Styg / 3 TE
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Are you using Yahoo???
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I just signed in....
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
just need to know how. n/t
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
My second brightspot....
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:29 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Prater Paulescu
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:31 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
**Way to punt**
by Claaaaas on Dec 30, 2007 4:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Denmark?
by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 4:33 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Aah Denver(multi)nation!
I love this game!
by Claaaaas on Dec 30, 2007 4:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing Better...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:33 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
This is what we look like to everyone else
Is that...yeah it is.
I feel pity.
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
That is the only
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:34 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Did you...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:35 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
My First Lock...
Brandon Marshall is a Pro Bowler next season!
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:38 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Where's
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:39 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I always loved safeties.
Yeah baby!
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could see this game
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:49 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
60 minutes boys
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
It was only a matter of time
*sob*
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
In typical fashion...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:54 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
If we win this game
Its a start...
Marshall in Hand-to-hand combat, lol.
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhhrggghhh!
by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Once again...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:57 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Here we go...
Another questionable 4th down decision could come back to haunt us....
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Why did Tarvaris Jackson
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Hamza Abdullah...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:00 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I have been
But he is pretty fast,
baah...TD Vikes..
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:02 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Why do this have to be a close one?
by Claaaaas on Dec 30, 2007 5:01 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Unbelieveable....
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:02 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
John Lynch
Jackson runs in the conversion...Tie Game.
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:03 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Season in a Game
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:03 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I've seen enough
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
I don't think technically
He is playing to test the players for next year, so it is better to see what the offense can do instead of what Elam can do.
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
The Broncs are
I don't
*hook and ladder*
know what I would prefer, to hear them booed or cheered at the end of this season...
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
I've got to say:
And BTW: Theres no reason to fire a coach because of da desicion made while leading by 14 in a game that doesn't matter...
Useless post!
by Claaaaas on Dec 30, 2007 5:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
This team...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:05 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
is the season gonna end how it started
by MattR on Dec 30, 2007 5:06 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
That would actually be kinda cool
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:08 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
How many catches does Marshall have?
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:10 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Cutler
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
DO NOT
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:12 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
at least a tie game
by MattR on Dec 30, 2007 5:13 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Shades of the Bears game
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
The PIT
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:15 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
OT
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Just get into Elam's range
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:17 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Vikings with the ball
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:19 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yah prater
Nice!
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:18 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Small comfort
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
holy crap!
DOOOOOOM!
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:20 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Amended to add
styg50-official MHR nicknamer
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
30-yard field goall...
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:20 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah Dum!
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Denver Ball!!
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Just kick the FG, Elam
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Broncos win!
by Russ on Dec 30, 2007 5:22 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Put us out of our misery!
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:23 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Elam....
The Final....
Denver 22 -- Minnesota 19
by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:23 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
YAY!
by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:24 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
the Herm Edwards Bowl goes to OT too
The win means the Broncos pick between 9 and 15 depending on strength of schedule. I have a feeling Denver had a tough schedule so the pick will probably be 13-15 :(
by MattR on Dec 30, 2007 5:24 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
Just happy!
by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 5:25 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
3-0 at home
I'm planning on celebrating an 11-0 streak at home at the end of next year.
Let's hear it for getting Mile High back!
And keeping it!
by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:42 PM MST reply actions 0 recs
BroncoDude
Ok, Guru. I got that lock down.
by broncodude793 on Dec 30, 2007 5:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

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