Chargers (-1.5) vs Vikings Pregame Discussion (Wk 3)

[Boltx]

I remember reading about turnovers with the Vikes this year, so I took a look. Against Tampa they had 2 fumbles lost and one int. Against the Eagles they had 4 lost fumbles and zero int's. Cousins is not the issue for them, fumbles are. I watched the game highlights against the Eagles and the fumbles just killed Minny. They only lost by 3 to Tampa and by 6 to the Eagles, so those turnovers were drive, points and win killers. We have only generated 2 turnovers in week one and zero in week two. So in a clean head to head with the Vikes at home, we could be in serious trouble. Justin Jefferson looked MONSTER in the Eagles highlights. So far this season he has 20 catches for 309 yards.......what can that guy do against us? Hockinson has 15 grabs so far and KJ Osbourn gets plenty of throws as everybody is looking after the first 2.

We are going to have to pressure Cousins all game to control that passing attack or our DB's are going to get shelled. I just do not get any warm fuzzies when I look at this game.

In this clash of 0-2 teams, they certainly seem more poised to get that first W, especially playing at home. I would consider a Bolts win here to be somewhat of a decent upset, TBH.

[Velo]

In this clash of 0-2 teams, they certainly seem more poised to get that first W, especially playing at home. I would consider a Bolts win here to be somewhat of a decent upset, TBH.

The Vegas line has narrowed. Some books have the Bolts -1 or 1.5, some have the Vikes -1 or 1.5, some have pick 'em.

[jamrock]

The Vegas line has narrowed. Some books have the Bolts -1 or 1.5, some have the Vikes -1 or 1.5, some have pick 'em.

Who would bet on the chargers? I mean come on

[Velo]

Who would bet on the chargers? I mean come on

If I were a betting man, which I'm not, I would bet on them if they were +4 or more. They've lost two games by 2 & 3 pts.

[jamrock]

If I were a betting man, which I'm not, I would bet on them if they were +4 or more. They've lost two games by 2 & 3 pts.

There ya go.

[SuperCharged]

Chase: Bengals need to 'take more shots downfield'

Amen brother...

Us Charger fans know exactly how you feel.

[blueman]

Herbert sure missed Ekeler in Tenn. That's his escape valve...

Then Moore needs to address that ASAP, not like we’re getting new OL guys anytime soon. TE chipping on Pipkins side, then releasing for Herbie’s escape value seems like a no-brainer to me, but I don’t get paid to be an NFL OC so what do I know.

[Whydachargers?]

28-17, Minnesota. Until the Chargers start playing somewhat close to their potential I'm going to keep predicting losses. It could easily be worse than 28-17. I'm being conservative with that prediction.

[SuperCharged]

28-17, Minnesota. Until the Chargers start playing somewhat close to their potential I'm going to keep predicting losses. It could easily be worse than 28-17. I'm being conservative with that prediction.

I don't think Minnesota is going to hold us to our lowest points of the year. Matter fact I think we run on them. Vikings do not have a good run defense.

Im going with the big W 34 - 30 in a shootout.

[richpjr]

I don't think Minnesota is going to hold us to our lowest points of the year. Matter fact I think we run on them. Vikings do not have a good run defense.

Im going with the big W 34 - 30 in a shootout.

I can't see how this game is not a shoot out.

[Caslon]

Sick of sports talk shows now devoting entire NFL segments to gambling talk. It’s the new thing and it sucks.

[Lefty2SLO]

This matchup is favorable for us. Not as much as @ TEN, but still favorable.

The issue will be the 10am start. Cousins gets hot. We need to match MIN's intensity.

I disagree.

Cousins and his receiving corp are head and shoulders better than Tenn. Essentially this game is strong on weak - on both sides of the ball. We'll see whose offense can put up the most points (OR whose defense is worst). I'm not optimistic that our O will be better than theirs, or that our D will be better . . . . . . . . . . . Minn could very easily put up over 30 on us, as long as Cousins doesn't screw up. We need to see that Tenn pressure package again against Minn. Cousins is a statue and can be negatively affected by pressure . . . . . . . We can't let him stand back there and pat the ball while his guys eat us alive . . . . .