Vikings open as a 3 pt favorite over the Chargers

[Midwestbolt]

The Jaguars were easy. Did ANYONE notice how Rivers was the Rivers or old because he had a couple of extra seconds to step up into the pocket like in years past? I noticed it. This year could have been great if Rivers had that same couple of extra seconds, but he didn't. And his quick release couldn't help him because the OC didn't draw up innovative enough passing plays to deal with it. BTW..who is our OC again? Right!

Rivers looked great last Sunday. .

Finally had a chance and went thru about 75% of the passing plays and I gotta say, to my eye, they had good protection and maintained depth at times. #17 plays best when the Offensive Line can provide depth....but imo the biggest factor was the Jags had major issues covering some of the shorter routes or when EK or Gordon were used as scat protection - they were open.

I did notice two incomplete passes where I suspect PR got rid of it/throw away because he felt the pressure getting there, but didn't quite get there. I am positive there is some trust issues - although I honestly think there's oline improvement.

Against the Vikings, I doubt some of those completions will be there. They will generate pressure (which Jags did to an extent) but will sit on those short routes. Running game has to get going for the bolts offense to be effective - need the PA.

Defensively, they have their work cut out. Minnesota can run the ball and Cousins doesn't take a lot of chances. Hes pretty efficient. Very low TD to INT ratio.

Patience and field position will be the key. If both teams play well, I see it as a very evenly matched game.

Key match ups :
A) Chargers Pass pro vs Vikings front 4
B) Chargers defending the run. ie keeping Vikings out of 3rd and short.

[Boltgang74]

I will primarily be watching the o line against the purple peter eaters.Every Bolt fan knows by now Rivers will live or die by the o line.The season proved it.

[OhioBolt]

I will primarily be watching the o line against the purple peter eaters.Every Bolt fan knows by now Rivers will live or die by the o line.The season proved it.

I need Rivers to live and live well Fantasy Playoffs, my season in a 14 team league consisted of dropping Matt Stafford, or start Sam Darnold against Baltimore, Rivers is my only hope!!!!!

[Velo]

Ranking the 2017 Rookies...

1. Austin Ekeler
2. Desmond King
3. One Touchdown Williams
4. Isaac Rochelle
5. Dan Feeney
6. Sam Tevi
7. Michael Davis
8. Sean Culkin
9. Rayshawn Jenkins
10. Aratvis Scott
11. Andre Patton
12. Forrest Lamp

Agree? Disagree?

[Lone Bolt]

Ranking the 2017 Rookies...

1. Austin Ekeler
2. Desmond King
3. One Touchdown Williams
4. Isaac Rochelle
5. Dan Feeney
6. Sam Tevi
7. Michael Davis
8. Sean Culkin
9. Rayshawn Jenkins
10. Aratvis Scott
11. Andre Patton
12. Forrest Lamp

Agree? Disagree?

Lamp gets an asterick...I would put him above Feeney had he made it this season. He gets one more year before I throw in the towel, and call injury bust.

[Lone Bolt]

I need Rivers to live and live well Fantasy Playoffs, my season in a 14 team league consisted of dropping Matt Stafford, or start Sam Darnold against Baltimore, Rivers is my only hope!!!!!

Viking fan tells me to play Rivers over Rodgers...I think I agree against Vikes...claims their secondary is their weakness.

[richpjr]

Viking fan tells me to play Rivers over Rodgers...I think I agree against Vikes...claims their secondary is their weakness.

It is the weakest part of their D. Xavier Rhodes is having a brutal year, nowhere near the player he used to be.

[dmac_bolt]

Lamp gets an asterick...I would put him above Feeney had he made it this season. He gets one more year before I throw in the towel, and call injury bust.

He’s been a bust when he played too, not gonna let the endless injury string distract from when he has taken snaps. Small School great white poof ... fugghetaboutit. Feeney sucks, and he has never been able to beat him out.

[Bolt-O]

[jamrock]

Ranking the 2017 Rookies...

1. Austin Ekeler
2. Desmond King
3. One Touchdown Williams
4. Isaac Rochelle
5. Dan Feeney
6. Sam Tevi
7. Michael Davis
8. Sean Culkin
9. Rayshawn Jenkins
10. Aratvis Scott
11. Andre Patton
12. Forrest Lamp

Agree? Disagree?

I'd put Jenkins above Tevi. Lamp is a incomplete but still above Scott and Patton

[powderblueboy]

He’s been a bust when he played too, not gonna let the endless injury string distract from when he has taken snaps. Small School great white poof ... fugghetaboutit. Feeney sucks, and he has never been able to beat him out.

Disagree! I thought he was very good in pass protection when in there.
He wasn't pushed backwards as easily as feeney/schofield, and gave Rivers plenty to space to move up in pocket.

[NoMoreChillies]

7/12 injuries on def for Vikes.

Rivers should blow up. I wish i could trust that statement....