Game Thread W1 - Minnesota at San Diego (1 Viewer)

[kylechoffman]

Bolts can't win with out a kicker..

 

[cdwood]

Tolbert just bulldozed a couple of guys for a 7 yard TD.

 

[ArcticEdge]

crap

 

[Chief]

Can someone comment on how Tolbert vs Mathews is looking?

Sounds like Tolbert has been leading the charge lately. But the early stat line looked good for Mathews.

Thx

Edit to add: what is the deal with V.Jackson? Virtually nothing - not even targets??

 

[Facecow]

Tolbert with a strong TD run. The play prior was what made it; Tolbert caught a short pass and powered his way over two defenders for the first down.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

Tolberts getting most of the runs while Mattews is cashing in on draw plays and screens.

 

[shadyridr]

Can someone comment on how Tolbert vs Mathews is looking?Sounds like Tolbert has been leading the charge lately. But the early stat line looked good for Mathews.Thx

poor mans Jamaal vs rich mans TJones

 

[Michael Brown]

Mathews has looked very good, mostly on short passes where he's able to get a head of steam before the catch. Just had a nice catch and run on this drive showing good strength and balance breaking a couple tackles. Tolbert just bruised a couple of guys on his TD and has generally been more involved, but they're both in and out with regularity. Looks like straight up RBBC with Tolbert getting the short yardage stuff as expected.

 

[nysportsfan]

Can someone comment on how Tolbert vs Mathews is looking?Sounds like Tolbert has been leading the charge lately. But the early stat line looked good for Mathews.Thx

I really thought Mathews was looking stronger early on, with a better burst. But they are sticking with Tolbert for a reason, and he is obviously doing well and is the better play.

 

[Facecow]

Nifty running by McNabb for 10 or so yards.

 

[ArcticEdge]

Old man with some wheels.. McNabb with about a 12 yard run.

 

[Polar Dude]

The feed I posted earlier was shut down. You can try this: http://www.justin.tv/the_nfl_chat20#/w/1753277984

 

[MSULions]

freaking Tolbert has both TDs....and my opponent started him while I have Matthews and SJax...this is killing me.

 

[Facecow]

Really nice work by the SD O-line with heavy Vikings pressure. He remained untouched to make a nice pass to Gates.

 

[delusional]

Someone care to explain why Minn has under 40 yds passing..

 

[Michael Brown]

Really nice work by the SD O-line with heavy Vikings pressure. He remained untouched to make a nice pass to Gates.

Good point. They aren't giving him a ton of time, but it's JUST a little bit more than he had in the first half. Just enough to hang in the pocket and being able to find some guys further than 3 yards downfield.

 

[Facecow]

Really nice work by the SD O-line with heavy Vikings pressure. He remained untouched to make a nice pass to Gates.

Again. This time with McMichael instead of Gates.

 

[Polar Dude]

Chargers have practically given up on the run altogether.

 

[Polar Dude]

That hurt.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

What a pick for a DE

 

[ArcticEdge]

BIG HOSS WITH THE PICK!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Polar Dude]

Jared Allen with two very impressive plays this game while in COVERAGE.

 

[Facecow]

Jered Allen with an interception. He just ran with the receiver and caught it with his hands like it was meant to be thrown to him.

 

[caglassc]

Beautiful INT by J Allen. Poor pass by Rivers.

 

[Facecow]

BIG HOSS WITH THE PICK!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish I woulda wrote this instead of mine.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

Really disappointed in Rivers. I had hoped for a more worry free player out of him.

 

[Buffaloes]

Minnesot OC doing San Diego a favor stalling his own drive. What is the point of bringing Webb into the game there?

 

[delusional]

What is going on with Minns passing? WRs covered? Bad throws?

 

[Donnybrook]

Blazer package should only be used when the Vikes are way ahead or way behind.

 

[sports_fan]

Someone care to explain why Minn has under 40 yds passing..

All of McNabb's completions have been underneath and the Chargers are swarming to the ball quickly. Everything more than a few yards downfield have been underthrown. He looks really bad.

 

[delusional]

Someone care to explain why Minn has under 40 yds passing..

All of McNabb's completions have been underneath and the Chargers are swarming to the ball quickly. Everything more than a few yards downfield have been underthrown. He looks really bad.

So the oline has been good or revolving doors?

 

[ThePittbully]

Other than when he tucks it to run McNabb looks awful, and the Minny O line doesn't look so hot either

 

[Facecow]

The Tolbert to Butts comparison is pretty accurate. From what little I've see, he's a better fit for this team that Mathews.

 

[sports_fan]

Someone care to explain why Minn has under 40 yds passing..

All of McNabb's completions have been underneath and the Chargers are swarming to the ball quickly. Everything more than a few yards downfield have been underthrown. He looks really bad.

So the oline has been good or revolving doors?

Better than expected, but I wouldn't call it good.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

Ugly.

 

[Polar Dude]

Nice FG by the punter.

 

[delusional]

Someone care to explain why Minn has under 40 yds passing..

All of McNabb's completions have been underneath and the Chargers are swarming to the ball quickly. Everything more than a few yards downfield have been underthrown. He looks really bad.

So the oline has been good or revolving doors?

Better than expected, but I wouldn't call it good.

Yea that was the one thing i was kinda iffy about, their Oline

 

[ArcticEdge]

Perfect coverage by Chris Cook there on 3rd down.

 

[Polar Dude]

Maybe Kaeding should be the regular season kicker and Scifres can be the postseason kicker.

 

[cdwood]

Scifres kicks a field goal, game now tied, 17-17.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Impressive job by Scifres there - 40 yards is no gimmee.

-QG

 

[Polar Dude]

Pitts called him Sy-freeze.

 

[Facecow]

This is Charger team that should be a solid offensive unit and the Vikes have really played solid defense against them...without their best defensive player in Kevin Williams.

 

[Michael Brown]

Looked like Luis Castillo down injured on that play. I'm immediately having flashbacks to peterson's 296 game

ETA: He was able to walk off to the sideline, not sure what the injury was

 

[Tau837]

Cason was burned badly on that play. Fortunately, the Vikings QB is McNabb, and the ball was underthrown.

 

[sports_fan]

Pitts called him Sy-freeze.

At least he said something. I've never "heard" so many awkward pauses from two commentators before. Zero chemistry between Pitts and Mora.

 

[SuperGreen]

Harvin 90 catches this season huh?

 

[Polar Dude]

What % of Rivers' passes have gone to RBs in this game?

 

[Polar Dude]

You can't stop Tolbert. You can only hope to contain him.

 

[Facecow]

What % of Rivers' passes have gone to RBs in this game?

That one just did. Rivers to Tolbert with Rivers running away from the pressure and Tolbert broke downfield when things got hairy and flushed Rivers out.