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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection
Yes, and that reason is because they played the Packers and Lions TWICE. 
I'm not underestimating them, I just couldn't resist. I think if we can shut down their running game, they'll be fine. Without a legitimate receiving threat, Taylor can help with Williamson over the top. |
So? The Lions and Packers play in the NFL don't they? Somehow when looking at the schedule, everyone seems to conveniently forget about how much parity there is in the NFL. I remember us losing to the Oakland Raiders last year. And getting destroyed by the New York Giants.
Do you KNOW which Redskin team is going to show up on Monday night? I don't. I know that if the 'Skins play up to their capability, they'll beat the Vikings. But do we know for sure they'll be on top of their game? Not by a long shot. We can have all the cocky confidence in our coaching staff, and the bravado after making the playoffs, and all that crap. But bottom line is we have to show up.
And everyone please spare me the "I trust the coaches" crap. I trust them too. But coaches coach, it's the players who play. And if they don't cover, and they don't tackle, and they don't block, then we don't win.
I do favor the Skins in this game. But anyone who thinks the Vikings are a pushover is either friggin crazy, or doesn't understand today's NFL. Today's NFL is one where there isn't a whole lot separating the best teams from the worst teams. The line between winning and losing is very fine. If we're not on our game, the Vikings will beat us. They are good enough. Don't take them lightly.