Packers/Vikings Lead up

I think if the defense isnt dominating spells of the game I will be pretty worried. Lots of preseason talk about just how good this defense is. Rodgers has been gassing it up all offseason. The Vikings are a nice test for week 1.

MVP2110 · Post #12 » by **MVP2110** » Tue Sep 6, 2022 2:46 am

I'm not super optimistic for this one. If we start Newman/Hansen on the right side of the line I think that could spell disaster for the offense. I also am a believer in teams with new offensive schemes having an advantage early in the year since the defenses can't prep for it. I see Minnesota taking this one

LittleRooster · Post #13 » by **LittleRooster** » Tue Sep 6, 2022 1:53 pm

My gut says we get blown out on Sunday. Hope I’m wrong

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Mags FTW · Post #14 » by **Mags FTW** » Tue Sep 6, 2022 2:56 pm

Unfortunately their glaring weakness, possibly the worst group of cornerbacks in the league, isn't something we can exploit because of our weak WRs.

To win this one, they need to get to Kirk and rattle him. Even with the skill position talent around him, he's prone to not seeing open receivers downfield and settling for shorter throws when he gets the yips. Luckily, their O-Line is still suspect. There's been rhetoric about how their O-Line has improved by getting rid of some awful guys, but their replacements have yet to improve they are significant upgrades.

Post #15 » by **MickeyDavis** » Tue Sep 6, 2022 3:38 pm

We won 13 games after the week 1 blowout last year. But a division game is a must win.

Ron Swanson · Post #16 » by **Ron Swanson** » Tue Sep 6, 2022 4:20 pm

*Checks to see if Kirk Cousins is still there*

I could see a loss here sure, but a blow out? Not a chance. It's fun seeing a lot of pundits pick Minnesota as one of their sleeper teams yet again, but for like the 6th season in a row now, a Kirk Cousins led offense isn't striking fear into the hearts of anyone. And it's not like their defense is as talented as it was 3-4 years ago.

Mags FTW · Post #17 » by **Mags FTW** » Tue Sep 6, 2022 5:10 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:And it's not like their defense is as talented as it was 3-4 years ago.

Yup.

Zimmer is gone. Barr, while he was declining, is gone. Harrison Smith is now 33. Their edge rushers are coming off neck (Hunter) and back (Z) injuries. And as mentioned, their CBs are not good.

Are they good enough to make the playoffs because of their offense? Sure. But people thinking they might be elite probably don't know how suspect their D has become.

MoreTrife · Post #18 » by **MoreTrife** » Tue Sep 6, 2022 5:57 pm

Bahktiari is/was an elite OL but after like 18 months off and not having participated in team drills with the game less than a week away, I almost DON'T want him to "start."

LUKE23 · Post #19 » by **LUKE23** » Tue Sep 6, 2022 6:15 pm

I can see why people would think our offense will start slow, but honestly I see our front 7 pressuring the hell out of Cousins all game. And while their weapons are really damn good, so is our secondary. We are also going into the game fully healthy on defense.

I can see thinking this will be a close, ugly game. I can't see thinking we will get blown out. This front 7 is legit and Cousins isn't that great under pressure.

James1980 · Post #20 » by **James1980** » Tue Sep 6, 2022 6:44 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:*Checks to see if Kirk Cousins is still there*

I could see a loss here sure, but a blow out? Not a chance. It's fun seeing a lot of pundits pick Minnesota as one of their sleeper teams yet again, but for like the 6th season in a row now, a Kirk Cousins led offense isn't striking fear into the hearts of anyone. And it's not like their defense is as talented as it was 3-4 years ago.

*Jameis Winston started against us last year in our week 1 blowout loss*