skins island connection Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Where: Minneapolis Minnesota [ or somewhere close ] Time: 1:00 P.M. est 12:00 cst etc etc etc Well, where exactly does one start? A season slipping away was all the Redskins saw, until monday night, where a determined Redskins team went to Cowboy Stadium and shut down a powerful offense in Dallas. Alot of the continual problems seemed to disappear, but a few were still wandering around, but nothing near as excessive as in past weeks. Admittingly, I was one of those who thought the Redskins had no chance whatsoever, and face it, most of you did as well, and justifiably so. Boy were we wrong, in a good way. Colt McCoy, another Texas grown product, stepped onto the field and had a fairly good game, but it was the defense that really stood out. This week the Redskins go up against a Vikings team which squeaked by a scrappy Tampa Bay team, no Adrian Peterson to deal with, so all should be well, right? Not exactly. This is the prototypical 'let down' game that happens so often in the NFL, a big time underdog winning a game no one gave a chance of them winning, spirits are high, confidence higher, but this could be a game that determines if the Redskins want to seriously try and make a run for paloffs, dare I say division title? Look for a much harder battle than it first appears to be, on the road, coupled with that uber-annoying horn or whatever the Vikings blow [ damn thats annoying thinking about it ] it could be a game that comes down to the wire. When the dust settles and the Viking ships sink, Redskins 34 Vikings 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneskins Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 21 - 17 Skins win on a late TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacoah Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 This is a tough one. While the Redskins are known to **** the bed the week after a big win like last night's win in OT against the Cowgirls, I have a feeling our defense will keep us in a close one against the Vikings. Skins 31 Vikings 30 Skins 4-5 heading into the bye week. PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN! I've had a really crappy month and need something optimistic like last night's win to pick me back up. HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenDavis Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 This is a tough one. While the Redskins are known to **** the bed the week after a big win like last night's win in OT against the Cowgirls, I have a feeling our defense will keep us in a close one against the Vikings. Skins 31 Vikings 30 Skins 4-5 heading into the bye week. PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN! I've had a really crappy month and need something optimistic like last night's win to pick me back up. HTTR! Morris seemed to get a little confidence back last night. If McCoy keeps making good decisions and takes care of the football we'll win. Skins- 24 Vikings- 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planter Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Man, this prediction just got a lot harder. The spread makers have got to be puzzled. After the HUGE Dallas win, I can't bring myself to predict a Skins' loss. Like the spread makers and the rest of the NFL- I'm puzzled too. Who are those guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard Otis Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Gentlemen, we have a season again. If nothing else, this Washington Redskins team made it clear on Monday Night that they are intent on competing THIS YEAR. As for the Vikings game, I fear McCoy comes back down to earth a little bit. And this is The NFL. I expect Minnesota's best shot; it'll be close, but I think we grind one out. Washington 23 Minnesota 19 STOP GIVING UP ON YOUR TEAM SO QUICKLY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonez3 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 23-0 Return of the Mac!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Not ready to look at this game objectively...right now I'd predict a 14-point win and I really can't imagine that we do that in a second-straight road game on a short week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenDavis Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Also, how does it end up we play the Vikings every year? I'm beginning to feel like they're in our division. I don't mind playing them but I'm just curious. How many years in a row is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Here's a real test Gentlemen, we have a season again. If nothing else, this Washington Redskins team made it clear on Monday Night that they are intent on competing THIS YEAR. ..... STOP GIVING UP ON YOUR TEAM SO QUICKLY!!! Well here's a REAL test of that. Can they get up for someone NOT wearing that darn star on their helmets? One thing doing it off emotion against your greatest rivals. A WHOLE other following that on the road a short week later. Can't see many points in this one. The Vikes O is bad. Their D is pretty darn good. Particularly up front. I wanted both Griffen and Joseph BAD in FA but alas not to be. I'll edge to a Redskins win say 16-13. But it's not with 100% confidence. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I think it will be a low scoring affair. Both D's have been playing pretty well, and have QBs are a question mark. We need to protect the ball and we will win this bad boy. Good guys 20 Minny 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_friend_goo Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Also, how does it end up we play the Vikings every year? I'm beginning to feel like they're in our division. I don't mind playing them but I'm just curious. How many years in a row is this? Sucktitude from both parties, combined with rotating schedules. Fortunately, we lost last year, so it's our turn to win this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard Otis Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Here's a real test Well here's a REAL test of that. Can they get up for someone NOT wearing that darn star on their helmets? One thing doing it off emotion against your greatest rivals. A WHOLE other following that on the road a short week later. Can't see many points in this one. The Vikes O is bad. Their D is pretty darn good. Particularly up front. I wanted both Griffen and Joseph BAD in FA but alas not to be. I'll edge to a Redskins win say 16-13. But it's not with 100% confidence. Hail. Ok, okay. You be Yin and I'll be Yang. Frankly GHH, your point is well taken. But I would offer the counterpoint that while the team had been playing poorly, they were still improving. Last night's Win was a manifestation of that improvement in a positive way. Now the question remains, can these Redskins capitalize on the new opportunity that presents itself? I contend that they can. I would imagine that you disagree with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortiz Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 man ... last night was special. I had a crazy little feeling we would win, said so in the prediction thread. That being said, I'm not sold. We are built for the let down, we just are. World beaters one week, MIA the next. We lose against the Vikes, it hurts, a late score makes it look worse than what it was 27-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Ok, okay. You be Yin and I'll be Yang. Frankly GHH, your point is well taken. But I would offer the counterpoint that while the team had been playing poorly, they were still improving. Last night's Win was a manifestation of that improvement in a positive way. Now the question remains, can these Redskins capitalize on the new opportunity that presents itself? I contend that they can. I would imagine that you disagree with me. Certain individuals have been progressing nicely. It's a real stretch to say the team has been improving week on week but this isn't the thread. But hey, I've been trying to keep positivity up all year without going all ubber homer like yourself so we're singing from more or less the same hymn sheet bro'. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard Otis Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I've been trying to keep positivity up all year without going all ubber homer like yourself so we're singing from more or less the same hymn sheet bro'. Hail. Hahahahahahaaaa!!! Good one (& yes, I got quite a good laugh from your remarks). Fine. I am that kind of homer, but an intelligent one, right? Heck, somebody's gotta do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 we gonna win by 300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins island connection Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Did I mention that damn annoying as hell horn they blow when they score or a big play? that should be reason enough for the Vikes to lose. I wonder if AP blows a horn like that before grabbing a switch? FTR, My behind was introduced to a switch a number of times, but it was the Hot Wheels tracks that got my ass straight; and red. But no AP, the only thing the Vikes can lean on is their front line, which can generate alot more pressure than ours could, but over-confidence is the Redskins biggest enemy right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacks 'n' Stuff Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 We're going to run Minnesota off the field. It's too early for a let down game. These guys don't think they're hot stuff yet. They are excited at the opportunity to not be thought of as losers and see a team that they can beat if they play their best. I predict we'll all be very happy watching this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLink Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I will give my prediction later, but I will say that the Redskins found their confidence to win games now. It will be very interesting "WHEN" they get back to 5-5. That is all I have to say for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 The Vikings game will be something along the lines of 30-17 us. We're going to blow the **** out of Tampa after the bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuposse87 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 This one should be much more "manageable".... I want to be optimistic, 28-13 skins with colt 34-16 with RG III 4-5 going into the bye would be very welcome. Especially if this defense starts getting better with improved CB play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANDWARF Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Glad we won, but here is a buzzkill moment. Vikes 24 Skins 17 Big time letdown after a big time win. Sorry, hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Uh oh, I'm predicting a Redskins win. 27-13 Skins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsciambi Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I don't like this kind of game. 2nd game on the road in a row. Coming off a high point win, sandwiched between an "easy" game against Tampa. Add on to that that it's against a rookie QB and I start to get nervous, especially after Haslett went soft on Weeden. That said, I think the Redskins pull this one out. I'm very impressed with our young corners, and I think Orakpo being done for the year might be a good thing. I'd love to see RG3 coming in with an opportunity to bring us back to 5-5. Redskins get off to a fast start in this one before sputtering on offense, but the defense is able to overwhelm a terrible Vikings team. Redskins 30 Vikings 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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