Week 6: VIKINGS (4-1) at Redskins (2-3)

ArcticNorseman · Joined: 06 Mar 2005 Posts: 1429 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska

I didn't get to see the game as I was travelling, but I did keep track of it on mobile. My first impression was just as Robb called out . . . 3 field goals under 30 yards . . . that hurt the team's confidence.

The picks by Ponder - I want to see those . . . sounded like bad plays & as for the last one in the endzone . . . needed to make that throw.

Defensively, can't say much 'cause I don't know much 'til I see some video.

All in all though, I'm happy with this team being 4-2 at this point in the season. I just can't stomach that we lost to two rookie QBs . . . ok, they're not your average rookie QB, but still. I bet Russell Wilson's just licking his chops . . . lol.

But first, let's go take care of the Cards!

CriminalMind · Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Posts: 2962 Location: Toronto, CA

I think the not coverting the TDs in the opening quarter hurt us obviously. But regardless, a 9-0 lead is a lead. Thats not the reason for the L, its the fact that we blew our lead (and later, our comeback efforts) by not being able to contain their option run.

The WR and DT needs are still first and foremost
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The Gnat · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 34114 Location: Minneapolis

I didn't watch the game, was driving, but I listened to most of it, second quarter on, and it sounds like Ponder had an off day, which isn't good, but is something you expect from time to time with a young QB, and as much as they were talking about how Ponder had an off day, it seemed like the defense just wasn't up to snuff either and didn't adjust well to the game and while they were able to stop the Redskins once late in the game they did give up the winning TD run.
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Kellerman · Joined: 16 May 2010 Posts: 3165 Location: Amsterdam

What a frustrating game. Here's my take:

D got completely outplayed and outschemed. Giving up 30+ points while generating only 1 turnover is always a bad thing.

The offense remains a mystery at times. They'll wow you with a great series, then fizzle in the redzone. Sometimes Musgrave tries so hard to outsmart everyone he ends up outsmarting himself. Not converting when you have 3 downs on the goal line is unacceptable, period.

As for Ponder, very uneven game. His accuracy was all over the place, one play he'd overthrow a completely open reciever by several yards, the next play he'd hit Percy over the middle with a perfectly placed ball in double coverage. He and Rudolph seemed out of sync all game (until the 4th quarter). The pick was similar to the Rudolph pick vs. Ten, good decision, overthrown ball (why??). I like his grit and determination to spearhead the comeback, but honestly those were garbage yards mostly.

In short, we lost this game by not executing in the redzone on 3 consecutive drives, letting the Skins back into the game. Then the Skins trashed our defense, and we lost.
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vikingsrule · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:31 am Post subject:

One thing that stood out to me was how involved the Vikings made Adrian Peterson in the passing game. He hauled in 7 receptions for 50 yards. I dont know if it was by design or he was simply the dump off option, but I do like seeing him involved as a receiver. Peterson is always criticized for his low receiving numbers but I never thought he was a bad receiver, he just never got the opportunities other RBs do. For the year, he has 20 catches, which is more than any other Viking receiver except for Harvin and Rudolph.

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Second-and-goal play from 5 remains confounding on #Vikings opening drive. Only 2 players in pattern, both doubled. Harvin/Rudolph blocking.

I think this is Musgrave outsmarting himself. Why would you ever draw up a passing play with only two receiving options while having Harvin/Peterson/Rudolph in as blockers?
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milanb · Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 5165 Location: Ottawa, Ontario

The Vikings ran the ball on 3rd and 4 at the Washington 10 in the 1st Quarter, when they already had a 6-0 lead. And it was with Toby Gerhardt as the ball carrier.

I don't understand that one at all.
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vikingsrule · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:07 pm Post subject:

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PrplChilPill · Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 7796 Location: SLP, MN

So we agree, Musgrave had another bad day. Still remain unconvinced this is a good design for an offense.
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