1. 09-13-17 01:27 PM #1
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    Vikings +6.5 and ML +230

    Even with the short week, I like Minnesota here. The offensive line is improved and the defense is still very good. Cook gives them a weapon they were missing last year. Pittsburgh is always tough but I don't love them this year.

    Good chance for an upset here. 3 units on the spread and 1 on the moneyline.
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  2. 09-13-17 01:28 PM #2
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    First real test for that pieced together O-Line...I'm not using the Saints as a benchmark so I'll avoid this game but hope the Vikes win!
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  3. 09-13-17 01:30 PM #3
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    My concern would be steelers blitz scheme will create more pressure on a oline still new working w each other and Bradford's pocket presence when pocket gets muddled still a question mark for me..

    Also the line has that feel of last year when nyg came in and it seemed really inflated like this and think steelers waxed them. Steelers night and day home and away.
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  4. 09-13-17 01:31 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by mngambler View Post
    First real test for that pieced together O-Line...I'm not using the Saints as a benchmark so I'll avoid this game but hope the Vikes win!
    Lol, my thoughts exactly.
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  5. 09-13-17 01:32 PM #5
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    Well I'm on it and that means you lost ml.
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  6. 09-13-17 01:34 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    Well I'm on it and that means you lost ml.
    lol
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  7. 09-13-17 01:44 PM #7
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    If the Saints were not so bad on defense I would buy into this play but the Vikings played a weak Saints team in Minnesota for the home opener. Steelers a different beast at home.
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  8. 09-13-17 01:51 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by A4K View Post
    If the Saints were not so bad on defense I would buy into this play but the Vikings played a weak Saints team in Minnesota for the home opener. Steelers a different beast at home.
    My opinion has nothing to do with Monday night's game.
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  9. 09-13-17 01:55 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by t-wizzle View Post
    My opinion has nothing to do with Monday night's game.
    Good 4 you and good luck
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  10. 09-13-17 02:44 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by A4K View Post
    Good 4 you and good luck
    thanks
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  11. 09-13-17 02:45 PM #11
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    Can this quarterback win two in a row
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  12. 09-13-17 02:45 PM #12
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    The 6.5 is a lot of points to give a team like MN that is historically in every game under Zimmer.

    I like MN ML here as an early season "gut feeling" play. VIKES have started hot last few years and faded under Zimmer, PITT has been a bit slower to start, then peaked end of season.

    I could see a MN 27 PITT 21-24 sort of game with Big Ben getting roughed up.
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    I like Minnesota's defense and I don't think Ben Ben can handle it
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    Are Vikings a public play?
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  15. 09-15-17 11:01 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by t-wizzle View Post
    Are Vikings a public play?

    of course...typical week 1 overreaction
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  16. 09-15-17 12:36 PM #16
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    good luck wiz

    pit usually a powerhouse at home when everyone healthy but don't see why minny won't stick around for a bit

    i expect a pretty low scoring game
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    Bradford hurting....Reoccurring knee issues that had the ACL work done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    Bradford hurting....Reoccurring knee issues that had the ACL work done.
    He always been a glass slipper type mfer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2daBank View Post
    He always been a glass slipper type mfer.
    Yup. Prolly should just retire after last week. He will never have that type of performance again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by t-wizzle View Post
    Are Vikings a public play?
    Big time. Them and lions gotta be biggest public dogs of the week. I hate public dogs so much!
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    I love Vikings at +6.5 cause I think the KEY number is Pitt -3.

    But I don't know yet how to calculate the Key # with a solid strategy or method its just more feeling

    Does any of you guys knows an acrticle about this this matter??

    Good luck!
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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    Yup. Prolly should just retire after last week. He will never have that type of performance again.
    Lol, prob not. Interested to see what he does vs a team that pass rush will muddle the pocket. His pocket presence always been his biggest weakness, he had a very clean pocket Monday night vs saints.. not that he can't make throws w pressure he stood in and dropped few dimes getting hit last week but that was w one gonna coming free in his face. His issue comes when there congestion in pocket he moves into sacks and jumps dumps it off quick as possible in those situations.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2daBank View Post
    Big time. Them and lions gotta be biggest public dogs of the week. I hate public dogs so much!
    Yup. I only one unit on them at+248 on the ml. Texans set me up good. I'm looking at a bailout play. Most likely the skins
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2daBank View Post
    Lol, prob not. Interested to see what he does vs a team that pass rush will muddle the pocket. His pocket presence always been his biggest weakness, he had a very clean pocket Monday night vs saints.. not that he can't make throws w pressure he stood in and dropped few dimes getting hit last week but that was w one gonna coming free in his face. His issue comes when there congestion in pocket he moves into sacks and jumps dumps it off quick as possible in those situations.
    If he plays, he will get knocked out for the season. Case Keenum time...solid.
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  25. 09-15-17 01:29 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    If he plays, he will get knocked out for the season. Case Keenum time...solid.
    Wtf ever happened to teddy b? That injury end his career?
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  26. 09-15-17 05:41 PM #26
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    Hard game to assess... Saints first game w/o Brandin Cooks & Willie Snead. Michael Thomas probably isn't a true WR1 and they entered the game w/o their starting left tackle and lost another lineman during the game.

    Plus despite preseason whispers of an improved defense, Saints looked their usual garbage selves on that side of the ball.

    In other words, I'm inclined to disregard what we saw Monday night.

    Steelers have a better defense and obviously pose a greater threat offensively with Bell, Brown, and Bryant. Hell, even Eli Rogers is a viable slot weapon that trumps anything NO rolled out there.

    Now factor in the short week for the Vikes, the fact that it's on the road, and that the line is now +5.5, and I'm not seeing a ton of value on Minny at all.
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