Vikings at Packers Depth Chart Preview - 2021
Jan 1, 2022 18:17:02 GMT -6
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Post by Danchat on Jan 1, 2022 18:17:02 GMT -6
After another winnable game was dropped, the Vikings were put in [yet another!] must-win spot today. Then Kirk tested positive, and the rest is history. Good luck on SNF with one of the league's worst backups against the team with the best record in the NFL!
Injury Report
Vikings
CB Dantzler - Doubtful
DT Pierce - Questionable
TE Conklin - Questionable
LB Surratt - Questionable
COVID
RG Udoh
DE Jones II
LB Vigil
QB Cousins
Packers
CB Alexander - Out
LT Bakhtiari - Out
RT Turner - Out
DE Lancaster - Questionable
COVID
P Bojorquez
G Braden
LB Burks
TE Davis
DE Keke
TE Lewis
WR Rodgers
- My Thoughts -
QB - Rodgers has put together another fantastic year, and despite how much I can't stand him, it's hard to find any flaws in his game. He's gone 12-2 as a starter despite all the injuries this roster has undergone. With the Vikings' defense not bringing much pressure and having Boyd starting in the secondary, this should be an easy matchup for Rodgers, as long as the cold doesn't hinder the passing game.
RB - Jones and Dillon are both playing rather well in their rotation. With how bad the Vikings' run defense is, they should be able to run all over our front seven.
WR/TE - Davante Adams is still playing at a HOF rate, while the rest of the receivers are underwhelming. MVS had a big game last time out but doesn't do a whole lot outside a few deep catches. Lazard is having a below average year, and their depth receivers haven't offered much. The TE room is rather shallow with Lewis and Davis out.
OL - The Packers offensive line has been a mess the whole season with how many guys have been in and out of the lineup, but they've played well enough through said adversity. Nijman and Runyan Jr. have played very well for mere backups. Patrick has moved from LG to C, but his play has dropped in recent weeks. Newman has been a below average RG, but for a 4th round rookie that's not a bad start. Dennis Kelly has had a rough time at RT, but he's just a career backup.
DL - Kenny Clark will probably dominate the interior like he did a few weeks back, but outside of that, this unit has been very underwhelming. Keke took over Lancaster's starting spot and is a solid pass rusher, but is poor against the run. Lowry has been getting pushed around as of late.
ED/LB - For not having Za'Darius Smith, this unit isn't doing too poorly. Preston Smith is having a bounceback year after a disappointing 2020 with 8 sacks, and third year 1st rounder Gary has 8.5. Meanwhile at ILB, Campbell has been a revelation after having a spotty career. He's been elite in coverage and a big upgrade as a run defender. Barnes still isn't that good and they have little depth there.
DB - With Alexander still healing up, Stokes and Douglas have been the outside CBs with Sullivan handling the slot. Stokes has given up the most yards in coverage on the team, but only at a 51% completion rate. Sullivan has been a below average nickel CB, but Douglas has emerged with a 4 interception season. Kevin King has been relegated to the bench due to his continued poor play. Savage is in the midst of a slump, while Amos is still one of the better SSs in the league.
Prediction: Packers 24, Vikings 16
Even with Mannion at QB, I think the Vikings can keep this game close by continually running the ball in what should be a cold weather game. The Packers have been overachieving for some time now, and I could see them having a hard time closing out a win on what is perceived to be a bad opponent. Still, it is hard to see how the Vikings will actually win this one.
Any thoughts?
Injury Report
Vikings
CB Dantzler - Doubtful
DT Pierce - Questionable
TE Conklin - Questionable
LB Surratt - Questionable
COVID
RG Udoh
DE Jones II
LB Vigil
QB Cousins
Packers
CB Alexander - Out
LT Bakhtiari - Out
RT Turner - Out
DE Lancaster - Questionable
COVID
P Bojorquez
G Braden
LB Burks
TE Davis
DE Keke
TE Lewis
WR Rodgers
- My Thoughts -
QB - Rodgers has put together another fantastic year, and despite how much I can't stand him, it's hard to find any flaws in his game. He's gone 12-2 as a starter despite all the injuries this roster has undergone. With the Vikings' defense not bringing much pressure and having Boyd starting in the secondary, this should be an easy matchup for Rodgers, as long as the cold doesn't hinder the passing game.
RB - Jones and Dillon are both playing rather well in their rotation. With how bad the Vikings' run defense is, they should be able to run all over our front seven.
WR/TE - Davante Adams is still playing at a HOF rate, while the rest of the receivers are underwhelming. MVS had a big game last time out but doesn't do a whole lot outside a few deep catches. Lazard is having a below average year, and their depth receivers haven't offered much. The TE room is rather shallow with Lewis and Davis out.
OL - The Packers offensive line has been a mess the whole season with how many guys have been in and out of the lineup, but they've played well enough through said adversity. Nijman and Runyan Jr. have played very well for mere backups. Patrick has moved from LG to C, but his play has dropped in recent weeks. Newman has been a below average RG, but for a 4th round rookie that's not a bad start. Dennis Kelly has had a rough time at RT, but he's just a career backup.
DL - Kenny Clark will probably dominate the interior like he did a few weeks back, but outside of that, this unit has been very underwhelming. Keke took over Lancaster's starting spot and is a solid pass rusher, but is poor against the run. Lowry has been getting pushed around as of late.
ED/LB - For not having Za'Darius Smith, this unit isn't doing too poorly. Preston Smith is having a bounceback year after a disappointing 2020 with 8 sacks, and third year 1st rounder Gary has 8.5. Meanwhile at ILB, Campbell has been a revelation after having a spotty career. He's been elite in coverage and a big upgrade as a run defender. Barnes still isn't that good and they have little depth there.
DB - With Alexander still healing up, Stokes and Douglas have been the outside CBs with Sullivan handling the slot. Stokes has given up the most yards in coverage on the team, but only at a 51% completion rate. Sullivan has been a below average nickel CB, but Douglas has emerged with a 4 interception season. Kevin King has been relegated to the bench due to his continued poor play. Savage is in the midst of a slump, while Amos is still one of the better SSs in the league.
Prediction: Packers 24, Vikings 16
Even with Mannion at QB, I think the Vikings can keep this game close by continually running the ball in what should be a cold weather game. The Packers have been overachieving for some time now, and I could see them having a hard time closing out a win on what is perceived to be a bad opponent. Still, it is hard to see how the Vikings will actually win this one.
Any thoughts?
As a team they have a pretty low penalty rate too.
As a team they have a pretty low penalty rate too.
... and neither is this Chris guy.