Vikings @ Bears Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 8

[jackal]

another first down ... not looking good

[Jordysghost]

Yep, you're right. Point stands though, the Vikes haven't beaten anybody good enough to suggest that they themselves are a good team, nor that they should be expected to win in Chicago.

The Bears haven't beaten anybody to suggest they shoukd be favored over the Vikings, in fact, they have less wins.

Please tell me you didnt mean the thing about vegas odds being more indicative then on field success, please.

[Hunter Morrow]

If they get the TD here I think it is a wrap.

[akvikingsfan]

Yep, you're right. Point stands though, the Vikes haven't beaten anybody good enough to suggest that they themselves are a good team, nor that they should be expected to win in Chicago.

I agree. Just wanted to point out the correction. I'm not sold on how good (or bad?) this Vikings team is. I believe that they will play a lot of close games this year. The defense is above average. But the offense is just terrible.

[soflavike]

It's the purple pants, dammit... it's a curse.

[VikingPaul73]

and the streak extends to 8 years.....ouch.

maybe next year in SF

[SP1966]

So.... Vegas odds are a more accurate barometer of how a matchup is going to go, then the two teams actual on field success? (facepalm)

There is no absolute barometer for how a game will play out. Even so, I'll take the perspective of a Vegas pro who's looking deeper than simple wins and losses over a quick look at the standings.

[soflavike]

Cutler paid for that one.

[VikingPaul73]

It's the purple pants, dammit... it's a curse.

hahahahahaha

And Cutler just ran over Harrison Smith.......salt in the wounds!!!!

[me4get]

Bad no call hold away from the play, in the backfield.

[jackal]

maybe down before the ball crossed ...

[SP1966]

I agree. Just wanted to point out the correction. I'm not sold on how good (or bad?) this Vikings team is. I believe that they will play a lot of close games this year. The defense is above average. But the offense is just terrible.

We're on the same page!

[Hunter Morrow]

[soflavike]

We have 5 minutes to score a TD. NO PROBLEM...

[Jordysghost]

There is no absolute barometer for how a game will play out. Even so, I'll take the perspective of a Vegas pro who's looking deeper than simple wins and losses over a quick look at the standings.

Aside from the fact that that is utterly asinine and foolish, I think you may want to rethink how much football knowledge most of the people placing those bets have.

Who have the Bears beaten? Answer the question.