9/11/2006: Redskins (0-0) vs. Vikings (0-0)

[MTK]

Minnesota Vikings (0-0)



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Washington Redskins (0-0)




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Point spread:
Redskins -4.0

Latest Vikings News: (NFL.com) The Vikings gave up 418 yards passing and 32 first downs, were outgained 521-289, saw the Cowboys drive into their territory on all but the first of their 10 possessions, gave up 155 yards in overtime ... and still escaped Texas Stadium with a 10-10 tie in their preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys. The defense struggled, but came up with three interceptions and got bailed out twice in overtime when Mike Vanderjagt missed short field goals. Brad Johnson played for the entire first half and completed 11 of 13 passes for 135 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown toss to Marcus Robinson early in the second quarter. "I think we had a good preseason," Johnson said. "I think we are prepared. ... I'm looking forward to the season." J.T. O'Sullivan (4-for-11, 53 yards) struggled, and the Vikings couldn't get much of a running game going (86 yards). Minnesota's star of the game was punter Chris Kluwe, who had a 47.4-yard average and kept pinning Dallas back into their own territory. Minnesota will open the regular season Sept. 11 at Washington on Monday Night Football.

Numbers to note:

MINNESOTA is 18-16 in all games over the last 3 seasons. (134-104 since 1992.)
MINNESOTA is 3-3 in September games over the last 3 seasons. (32-19 since 1992.)
MINNESOTA is 1-3 in the first two weeks of the season over the last 3 seasons. (16-11 since 1992.)
MINNESOTA is 3-4 in the first month of the season over the last 3 seasons. (33-20 since 1992.)
MINNESOTA is 7-7 in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (63-35 since 1992.)
MINNESOTA is 18-16 in all lined games over the last 3 seasons. (134-104 since 1992.)
MINNESOTA is 7-11 in road games over the last 3 seasons. (53-67 since 1992.)
MINNESOTA is 7-11 in road lined games over the last 3 seasons. (53-67 since 1992.)
MINNESOTA is 14-12 against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons. (103-79 since 1992.)
MINNESOTA is 1-2 when playing on Monday night over the last 3 seasons. (10-9 since 1992.)
MINNESOTA is 2-4 against NFC East division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (18-17 since 1992.)
MINNESOTA is 4-8 in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (29-43 since 1992.)

WASHINGTON is 17-17 in all games over the last 3 seasons. (102-127 since 1992.)
WASHINGTON is 3-2 in September games over the last 3 seasons. (22-26 since 1992.)
WASHINGTON is 3-1 in the first two weeks of the season over the last 3 seasons. (14-13 since 1992.)
WASHINGTON is 4-3 in the first month of the season over the last 3 seasons. (23-28 since 1992.)
WASHINGTON is 6-8 in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (47-54 since 1992.)
WASHINGTON is 17-17 in all lined games over the last 3 seasons. (102-127 since 1992.)
WASHINGTON is 9-7 in home games over the last 3 seasons. (59-53 since 1992.)
WASHINGTON is 9-7 in home lined games over the last 3 seasons. (59-53 since 1992.)
WASHINGTON is 17-9 against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons. (81-94 since 1992.)
WASHINGTON is 1-1 when playing on Monday night over the last 3 seasons. (5-10 since 1992.)
WASHINGTON is 4-1 against NFC North division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (16-14 since 1992.)
WASHINGTON is 14-16 in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (81-88 since 1992.)

WASHINGTON is 3-2 in past games against MINNESOTA since 1992
The average score in these games was MINNESOTA 19, WASHINGTON 15

WASHINGTON is 1-0 in past games against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
The average score in these games was WASHINGTON 21, MINNESOTA 18

Injury Report:

MINNESOTA
Questionable: CB Fred Smoot (ribs), RB Mewelde Moore (knee)

WASHINGTON
Probable: QB Jason Campbell (hamstring), RB Clinton Portis (shoulder)
Doubtful: CB Shawn Springs (abdomen), DE Renaldo Wynn (ankle)

Chat Room

[MTK]

This is how our weekly game threads will look, this thread will unlock on game day!

[BrudLee]

Looks great, Matty!

P.S. I have super powers. Your "locks" mean nothing to me.

[MTK]

Curses! Foiled again by BL.

The game thread is officially open for bizness.

[gibbsisgod]

Finally!!!!!


Now that all of the meaningless games have finished, lets get it on for real!! I am so stoked about tonights game! my wife even bought me a new redskins lounge chair for tonights game!

***to all who will attend tonight game****

PLEASE BRING THE NOISE!!!! HAIL!!!!!!

[gibbsisgod]

BTW, I like the new gameday threads matty! great job!!

[RedskinRat]

This is also a great way to stop the numerous duplicate posts (I hope).

Less than 8 hours! Woohoo!

[scowan]

I think I will be as nervous as Joe Gibbs before the game starts tonight. Please NFL Powers, don't ever schedule us another Monday night season opener!!! I can't take the anticipation. Is it not amazing to everyone that the 1st Week 1 game was played last Thursday (which seems like forever ago now) and the last game is not over until Tuesday morning, (by the time the Chargers and Raiders get finished) over 4 days and almost 100 hours later!

[jbcjr14]

Let's go SKINS!!!!! I am dying for this to get started! I am as worthless as tits on a boar hog right now at the office!

10 out of 14 home teams lost yesterday if I am not mistaken?? DO NOT let that happen in our house!!! BRING THE NOISE!!!!

Hail from Austin, TX!!!!!!

[DaveyFoSho]

wow im going to get fired...this is bad...i should have never discovered this site!!...but yea awesome game thread!!! smoot is questionable???? sucks for them

[DaveyFoSho]

I was at montgomery mall at the redskins store buying new shirts, and my friend who works there said something about a rumor that the Skins will be in all black uni's with the old R helmets!! Anyone else hear this rumor??

[GTripp0012]

Portis to start?

Washington Redskins

[gibbsisgod]

GTripp, they put that up last week, thursday i think. not sure if it means anything or not.

[RobH4413]

I have to miss this one... I have class from 5-10 tonight...

A faithful friend of mine isn't watching the game... he's gunna tivo it and wait till i show up... what a stand up guy. I would bring wings or something but I'm afraid if I make a stop someone will ruin it.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Portis to start?

Washington Redskins

Springs is listed on there too, and we know he's definitely not playing.