Packers at Vikings Depth Chart Preview
Nov 23, 2018 19:29:16 GMT -6
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Post by Danchat on Nov 23, 2018 19:29:16 GMT -6
The Vikings and Packers will both be desperate to pick up a win, as the Packers playoffs chances will be next to zero with a loss, and the Vikings chances will dip below 50% with a loss. Will we actually have a winner in this one?
Injury Report
* My thoughts *
The Packers will limp into this matchup with several injured starters and a growing IR list. Aaron Rodgers will be healthier this time around, however. The last couple weeks he's missed some easy passes and he hasn't clicked with McCarthy's playcalling. I don't think he's playing elite football at the moment, but he's still as dangerous as ever. Somebody who is playing near-elite football is Aaron Jones. The 5th round sophomore is a threat on the ground and can also eat up yards in the passing game. The Packers have wisely fed him the ball lately instead of the slow-plodding Jamaal Williams. Meanwhile, Jimmy Graham has a broken thumb and appears as if he'll try to play through it. I can imagine he'll have a hard time catching the ball. At WR, Davante Adams has been a stud #1 WR, but outside of him, there's not much else. Cobb can't stay healthy and isn't very good anymore, and Valdes-Scantling and St. Brown have struggled to get on the same page with Rodgers.
The O-line is still good and they're healthy too. PFF really liked Justin McCray's play at guard this season, but he's been benched for Byron Bell, of whom PFF really doesn't like. The Vikings should be able to get a few sacks since they rush the passer better at home.
The defense has seen some downgrades since Week 2. Losing Muhammad Wilkerson for the season was a big blow to the run defense, and now the talented Mike Daniels is out too. With just stud sophomore Kenny Clark left, the Vikings should be able to establish a run game. Dean Lowry is solid, but there's a reason why they signed Wilkerson to start over him. Blake Martinez is having a career best year, but Morrison is a liability when he's out there, which isn't often.
Meanwhile, the Packers heavily rotate 4 pass rushers - Perry, Matthews, Fackrell, and Gilbert. Perry has been banged up and ineffective and Matthews has been mediocre, but Kyler Fackrell has 8 sacks and is pushing for more snaps. As many of us know, the Packers backfield has been a disaster since trading Clinton-Dix away. They've moved Tramon Williams to safety and will use a rotation of 4/5 CBs in their nickel and dime packages. 1st round rookie Jaire Alexander has been fantastic in coverage and should be avoided when possible. Kevin King and Bashaud Breeland have stunk this year, and 2nd round rookie Josh Jackson has received below average grades. It's hard to say how good Williams will be as a safety. Brice is injured, but whomever starts at SS won't be very good at it.
My Prediction: Vikings 26, Packers 17
The Vikings may have disappointed last week, but the Packers limp into this contest with a 0-5 road record. The Vikings' key players are healthier and always play better at home. If DeFilippo can call just a decent game and Zimmer's defense keeps its groove going, they should be able to punish the Packers. Here's hoping it's a blowout and McCarthy gets the pink slip.
Any thoughts?
Injury Report
Vikings
WR Beebe Out
LB Gedeon Out
TE Morgan Out
SS Sendejo Out
Packers
CB Breeland Questionable
SS Brice Questionable
HB Carson Questionable
WR Cobb Questionable
DE Daniels Out
TE Graham Questionable
S Greene Doubtful
CB King Questionable
G/C Patrick Questionable
OLB Perry Out
WR Beebe Out
LB Gedeon Out
TE Morgan Out
SS Sendejo Out
Packers
CB Breeland Questionable
SS Brice Questionable
HB Carson Questionable
WR Cobb Questionable
DE Daniels Out
TE Graham Questionable
S Greene Doubtful
CB King Questionable
G/C Patrick Questionable
OLB Perry Out
* My thoughts *
The Packers will limp into this matchup with several injured starters and a growing IR list. Aaron Rodgers will be healthier this time around, however. The last couple weeks he's missed some easy passes and he hasn't clicked with McCarthy's playcalling. I don't think he's playing elite football at the moment, but he's still as dangerous as ever. Somebody who is playing near-elite football is Aaron Jones. The 5th round sophomore is a threat on the ground and can also eat up yards in the passing game. The Packers have wisely fed him the ball lately instead of the slow-plodding Jamaal Williams. Meanwhile, Jimmy Graham has a broken thumb and appears as if he'll try to play through it. I can imagine he'll have a hard time catching the ball. At WR, Davante Adams has been a stud #1 WR, but outside of him, there's not much else. Cobb can't stay healthy and isn't very good anymore, and Valdes-Scantling and St. Brown have struggled to get on the same page with Rodgers.
The O-line is still good and they're healthy too. PFF really liked Justin McCray's play at guard this season, but he's been benched for Byron Bell, of whom PFF really doesn't like. The Vikings should be able to get a few sacks since they rush the passer better at home.
The defense has seen some downgrades since Week 2. Losing Muhammad Wilkerson for the season was a big blow to the run defense, and now the talented Mike Daniels is out too. With just stud sophomore Kenny Clark left, the Vikings should be able to establish a run game. Dean Lowry is solid, but there's a reason why they signed Wilkerson to start over him. Blake Martinez is having a career best year, but Morrison is a liability when he's out there, which isn't often.
Meanwhile, the Packers heavily rotate 4 pass rushers - Perry, Matthews, Fackrell, and Gilbert. Perry has been banged up and ineffective and Matthews has been mediocre, but Kyler Fackrell has 8 sacks and is pushing for more snaps. As many of us know, the Packers backfield has been a disaster since trading Clinton-Dix away. They've moved Tramon Williams to safety and will use a rotation of 4/5 CBs in their nickel and dime packages. 1st round rookie Jaire Alexander has been fantastic in coverage and should be avoided when possible. Kevin King and Bashaud Breeland have stunk this year, and 2nd round rookie Josh Jackson has received below average grades. It's hard to say how good Williams will be as a safety. Brice is injured, but whomever starts at SS won't be very good at it.
My Prediction: Vikings 26, Packers 17
The Vikings may have disappointed last week, but the Packers limp into this contest with a 0-5 road record. The Vikings' key players are healthier and always play better at home. If DeFilippo can call just a decent game and Zimmer's defense keeps its groove going, they should be able to punish the Packers. Here's hoping it's a blowout and McCarthy gets the pink slip.
Any thoughts?
I'm just wondering which Packer defender will get the defensive score on Cousins this week.
I'm just wondering which Packer defender will get the defensive score on Cousins this week.
... and neither is this Chris guy.