Three points. Not 6. The final score was 9-3 Vikings. Our defense STEPPED UP. And the Bears shot themselves in the foot repeatedly with penalties (8 of them in all, while the Vikings had just 3). There were dropped balls (and missed throws) on both sides, many of them due to the abysmal field conditions; soaking wet slop, by all accounts. Then, Williams got hurt, forcing a relatively inexperienced backup into the game with just minutes left. A blocked field goal and QB sack later, the Vikings finished on top, without a single touchdown scored in 4 quarters. It wasn't pretty, but a win's a win. I'll take it, and the 2-0 record.
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I love seeing a special teams guy getting the star treatment: The Commanders have an awesome player.
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I have NFL Redzone and there are nine games on right now. Heaven! Just saw Higgins make a spectacular catch from Burrow.
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AI fail 
. We are in Minneapolis and KC game is not available in this market. I knew the game started at 12 CDT, so was searching to pin the live score. At 12:01 pm, AI told me it was halftime and score was KC 21- Miami 0. In the mean time we logged into Paramount+ on DH phone and kickoff was just happening.
So not so smart AI
. We are in Minneapolis and KC game is not available in this market. I knew the game started at 12 CDT, so was searching to pin the live score. At 12:01 pm, AI told me it was halftime and score was KC 21- Miami 0. In the mean time we logged into Paramount+ on DH phone and kickoff was just happening.So not so smart AI
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Our D needs work! That Miami QB was nifty. They are fun to watch because they are so young and just flying all over the field. So many close games in the first time frame. Really great to see so many competitive games.AI fail
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Yeah Spags needs to wake them up somehow. Can't depend on Jones and Karloutus forever. I do see some younger guys - Nolan and others but gotta work more
Dolphins are really rebuilding in the right way.
To think the dolphins QB used to play 2nd string to Nixs in College, until he transfered. I'd like to see a match between the two
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Jeez the second set of games were even better!
I think the Vikings kicker also deserves some kudos. He's a huge part of the reason we're 3-0 right now. So here's a massive SKOLLLLLL!!!!!! for Will Reichard, who hasn't missed a kick this season (extra point or field goal). In fact, he only missed twice all last season. If we need a game-winning kick, he's our guy, every time. After decades of kicker anxiety, we finally have a keeper.
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Me too. Keenum got the ball, then threw it. As an Eagles fan, I’m tired of Hurts holding it, scrambling, and getting crushed. Or throwing an interception. That game was an embarrassment for us.
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Each Tuesday Colin Cowherd picks the ten teams he thinks could be Superbowl ready and this week he picked the Bears. Impressive win, impressive coach and Chicago must be so psyched.
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Did you mean Case Keenum? The Bears looked strong and the Eagles looked weak - but they still will probably prevail over the Cowboys, Commanders and Giants in the long run.
Speaking of the Giants... looks like J.J. McCarthy is going to be their problem now. Just wait... they'll coach him up and he'll lead them to the Super Bowl. Our QB carousel is the most frustrating thing about being a Vikings fan right now.
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Hoping my cats come out ready to play tomorrow afternoon! 
Who Dey! Go Bengals!!
Who Dey! Go Bengals!!
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I missed a lot of football today. I did see the Chiefs. A win but with a gruesome injury. Can't unsee it.
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In Chicago, after win over Jets, we got the other Nat'l game; SF Niners def. Denver Broncos 24-14! I'm glad for Purdy!
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I know - it was awful. Loss of two good players. Hopefully Rice will be back. I doubt Thornton will be back this season
Well, the Vikings are one of just 3 teams in the NFL with a 4-0 record right now, and their undefeated streak has reached 9 dating back to last season (longest active streak in the league, if you can believe it). But man, talk about winning ugly!
Will Reichard (best kicker we've had in decades, maybe ever), Myles Price and our top tier defensive line are carrying the team right now, which simply isn't sustainable. We cannot go another game without an offensive TD.
There were a few glimmers of hope in the fourth quarter: Hockenson looked great, and Murray was finally starting to connect on more throws. But with OL Christian Darrisaw in concussion protocol and Donovan Jackson out for what looks like the rest of the season (torn meniscus), there may be some more trouble brewing. Our theme for this season seems to be: one step forward, two steps back.
Hopefully with Justin Jefferson back in the mix we'll see some real improvement; there's a chance he may start next week, though they may decide to rest him for the last game before bye week so he can really get completely healed. Should know more by Wednesday.
ETA: One of the more surreal moments of yesterday's game has resulted in a suspension – for referee Adrian Hill. Read all about it here: NFL suspends referee Adrian Hill for Eric Wilson confrontation
Will Reichard (best kicker we've had in decades, maybe ever), Myles Price and our top tier defensive line are carrying the team right now, which simply isn't sustainable. We cannot go another game without an offensive TD.
There were a few glimmers of hope in the fourth quarter: Hockenson looked great, and Murray was finally starting to connect on more throws. But with OL Christian Darrisaw in concussion protocol and Donovan Jackson out for what looks like the rest of the season (torn meniscus), there may be some more trouble brewing. Our theme for this season seems to be: one step forward, two steps back.
Hopefully with Justin Jefferson back in the mix we'll see some real improvement; there's a chance he may start next week, though they may decide to rest him for the last game before bye week so he can really get completely healed. Should know more by Wednesday.
ETA: One of the more surreal moments of yesterday's game has resulted in a suspension – for referee Adrian Hill. Read all about it here: NFL suspends referee Adrian Hill for Eric Wilson confrontation
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Well Week #5 is off & running w/ some exciting news & results! First Dallas blew another game to a bad team w/ a Backup QB! Tamba Bay Bucs embarassed them Thurs. Nite! Today, the early game in England has Philly losing to the Prince & Jacksonville Jags! Trevor Lawrence probably didn't deserve it, but the Jag Defense was stellar as they stole the game on a last sec. FG! 
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