Vikings – Playoffs Overview
Offense
Thielen and Dalvin will play but not at 100% IMO
Indoor game and not at primetime
I think we’ll need 28 at a minimum to win
Run and Pass should both be possible on this leaky injured defense
HAVE TO START FAST
Special Teams
Bailey is on fire
Have all the confidence in the world in him for FGs
Colquitt will play a big role
Field position is MASSIVE
30.11
Defense
Have to play their best game of the year
They are clicking right now but it has to be even better
Kendricks should play
Will need him to cover Kamara and Cook
Cook scares me the most because he’s extremely athletic and has been clicking with Brees of late
Maybe we’ll see the Rhodes of old. Michael Thomas should bring out the best in him for a 1on1 matchup
Try to get pressure – get those hands up
Tipping the quick passes could lead to TOs
Make Brees uncomfortable
He’s old / not nimble / could get jumpy if we can hit him hard early
Coaching
Stefanski needs to have his best game ever. The scheme needs to be right – cannot have the Chicago / GB bullcrap.
Zim needs to focus his defense and bring out all the stops. Unique blitzes and trick plays. Leave it all on the field.
Be ready for anything from Payton. Always be ready for fake punts / kicks.
NO Preview
They’ve won 6 of their last 7 and are averaging over 36 ppg in those games
Only loss was 46-48 in the game of the year to SF
Also run for over 100 in 6 of 7 (95 in the other)
Kamara having a down season
Scored twice week 3 and then nothing until the last two weeks
4 TDs the last two weeks
Gaining confidence at the right time
Brees playing at elite level
Only sacked 12 times
8 of those in ATL/LAR losses (0 sacks in SF game)
Only 4 INTs
Elite completion percentage at 74.3%
Gets rid of it quickly and accurately
Michael Thomas
149 catches
3 shallowest catch depth in the NFL
Plays into the quick pass with his ability to get open quick and his length
Prediction
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Climbing The Pocket