Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness

01-11-2018, 03:57 PM

hitta · 01-11-2018, 04:06 PM

Minnesota's defense is one of the few defenses in the league that I can honestly say has been exceptional in both stopping the pass and the run throughout the entirety of the year.

We're going to have to stay balanced, and don't abandon the run regardless of whether it is working or not. We're going to have to keep their defense on their toes to stop both the run and the pass.. because to beat Minnesota we are going to need to capitalize on a few big plays.

K Major · 01-11-2018, 04:21 PM

The Saints will be the best offense they've seen ALL SEASON & expect rust from this "vaunted D"

. They are solid on defense but not elite. Put down the anointing oil.

Trust me, we'll move the ball on em. This isn't the 2000 Ravens defense.

saintfan · 01-11-2018, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

The Saints will be the best offense they've seen ALL SEASON & expect rust from this "vaunted D" . They are solid on defense but not elite. Put down the anointing oil.

Trust me, we'll move the ball on em. This isn't the 2000 Ravens defense.

Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns.

I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line.

In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints.

73Saint · 01-11-2018, 05:19 PM

20 on IR as of today. That just sounds crazy to me.

AsylumGuido · 01-11-2018, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

20 on IR as of today. That just sounds crazy to me.

Nothing but a small footnote when Brees is hosting the Lombardi for the second time on February 4th!

15-5 Baby!

AsylumGuido · 01-11-2018, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns.

I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line.

In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints.

Night and day! We have improved tremendously and they have been treading water against a weak schedule. We are going to release all sort of hell on them come Sunday.

15-5 Baby!

jeanpierre · 01-11-2018, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

The Saints will be the best offense they've seen ALL SEASON & expect rust from this "vaunted D" . They are solid on defense but not elite. Put down the anointing oil.

Trust me, we'll move the ball on em. This isn't the 2000 Ravens defense.

I'm hopeful, just not as confident as this is a pretty special defense that the Vikings have...

They've got guys rightfully recognized on all three levels (i.e. defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs)...

Brees will have to play a game better than he gave against the Panthers as well as Michael Thomas and the receivers...

Personally, I think we're gonna pound them with body shots aka run game as that facet of our game is much better...

I'd like to see more Off-Tackle stuff, right at those pass rushers to wear their asses out, as well as those big interior boys...

Even if the game is 9-6, 12-10 at the half, we'll be in striking range for a big play to break things open for us in the second half...

saintfan · 01-11-2018, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

I'm hopeful, just not as confident as this is a pretty special defense that the Vikings have...

They've got guys rightfully recognized on all three levels (i.e. defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs)...

Brees will have to play a game better than he gave against the Panthers as well as Michael Thomas and the receivers...

Personally, I think we're gonna pound them with body shots aka run game as that facet of our game is much better...

I'd like to see more Off-Tackle stuff, right at those pass rushers to wear their asses out, as well as those big interior boys...

Even if the game is 9-6, 12-10 at the half, we'll be in striking range for a big play to break things open for us in the second half...

Agreed. Field position is especially vital. Special teams could have a word to say in this game.

SaintFanQ · 01-11-2018, 06:40 PM

Iv'e already got butterflies in my stomach for Sundays game and theres still another 3 days to go!

GEAUX SAINTS!! WHO DAT!

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01-11-2018, 04:06 PM	#2
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,324	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Minnesota's defense is one of the few defenses in the league that I can honestly say has been exceptional in both stopping the pass and the run throughout the entirety of the year. We're going to have to stay balanced, and don't abandon the run regardless of whether it is working or not. We're going to have to keep their defense on their toes to stop both the run and the pass.. because to beat Minnesota we are going to need to capitalize on a few big plays. Rell&Gold likes this.
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01-11-2018, 04:21 PM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness The Saints will be the best offense they've seen ALL SEASON & expect rust from this "vaunted D" . They are solid on defense but not elite. Put down the anointing oil. Trust me, we'll move the ball on em. This isn't the 2000 Ravens defense. Danno, AsylumGuido, SaintsBro and 2 others like this.

01-11-2018, 04:50 PM	#4
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by K Major The Saints will be the best offense they've seen ALL SEASON & expect rust from this "vaunted D" . They are solid on defense but not elite. Put down the anointing oil. Trust me, we'll move the ball on em. This isn't the 2000 Ravens defense. Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns. I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line. In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints. AsylumGuido and Utah_Saint like this.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by 73Saint 20 on IR as of today. That just sounds crazy to me. Nothing but a small footnote when Brees is hosting the Lombardi for the second time on February 4th! 15-5 Baby! jeanpierre, 73Saint and WW_Who_Dat like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by saintfan Watching and reading this week has reminded me we did move the ball on them. There's a Drew Brees audio clip they're showing where he says we had 8 drives and moved the ball...but didn't score touchdowns. I'm also seeing clips of them blowing up our offensive line. In my mind, that first game might as well have been last season. Things are that much different for both teams. I'm most worried though about our injuries. I would be supremely confident if we were healthy. As it is I'm calling it 27-24 Saints. Night and day! We have improved tremendously and they have been treading water against a weak schedule. We are going to release all sort of hell on them come Sunday. 15-5 Baby! saintfan and 73Saint like this.

01-11-2018, 06:30 PM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by K Major The Saints will be the best offense they've seen ALL SEASON & expect rust from this "vaunted D" . They are solid on defense but not elite. Put down the anointing oil. Trust me, we'll move the ball on em. This isn't the 2000 Ravens defense. I'm hopeful, just not as confident as this is a pretty special defense that the Vikings have... They've got guys rightfully recognized on all three levels (i.e. defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs)... Brees will have to play a game better than he gave against the Panthers as well as Michael Thomas and the receivers... Personally, I think we're gonna pound them with body shots aka run game as that facet of our game is much better... I'd like to see more Off-Tackle stuff, right at those pass rushers to wear their asses out, as well as those big interior boys... Even if the game is 9-6, 12-10 at the half, we'll be in striking range for a big play to break things open for us in the second half...
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01-11-2018, 06:36 PM	#9
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Originally Posted by jeanpierre I'm hopeful, just not as confident as this is a pretty special defense that the Vikings have... They've got guys rightfully recognized on all three levels (i.e. defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs)... Brees will have to play a game better than he gave against the Panthers as well as Michael Thomas and the receivers... Personally, I think we're gonna pound them with body shots aka run game as that facet of our game is much better... I'd like to see more Off-Tackle stuff, right at those pass rushers to wear their asses out, as well as those big interior boys... Even if the game is 9-6, 12-10 at the half, we'll be in striking range for a big play to break things open for us in the second half... Agreed. Field position is especially vital. Special teams could have a word to say in this game.

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SaintFanQ Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicester, England Posts: 798	Re: Creating 'havoc': Vikings greatest strength could exploit Saints greatest weakness Iv'e already got butterflies in my stomach for Sundays game and theres still another 3 days to go! GEAUX SAINTS!! WHO DAT! 73Saint likes this.

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