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(Message started by: captainpurple on Sep 18th, 2004, 6:12pm)
Title: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Sep 18th, 2004, 6:12pm
Sorry I missed last week guys.  Had to pack and get ready for moving.   But I'm back!   Here's this weeks analysis from the Minnesota Vikings FF Specific Team Report.


http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm


GO VIKES!
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Analyses
Post by Philly on Sep 18th, 2004, 8:34pm
Nice analysis... however I think the Eagles will have a little more success running the ball than you do... The birds have some good run blockers and Brian Westbrook is one nice RB.
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Sep 25th, 2004, 12:36pm
This week's analysis from the Minnesota Vikings FF Specific Team Report is up!.


http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm


GO VIKES!
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Sep 27th, 2004, 9:30am
Post-Game Analysis
Never thought Urlacher would sit.  That made a big difference in OSmith's receiving #s.  He rushed for a bit more than I thought, which is understandable without Urlacher, but the RAC on his 6 receptions was the big story.   He ended up with 104 yds receiving  :o  !

CPepp grabbed the goal line TD I slated for Moe Williams, and Burleson and Campbell benefited from, yet ANOTHER hammy injury to Robinson.  

On the other side of the ball, the Bears were predictable enough.   TJ, TJ, and a bit more TJ.  30 touches for the workhorse and he made the most of them, racking up 181 total yards.  

Key matchup of RT vs Ogunleye was won by the Viking O-line.  I know, strange to say, because Ogunleye got 2 sacks, and CPepp did his share of scrambling to try to avoid more sacks; however, he at least had time to attempt some longer pass plays, something he didn't have vs PHI.  That made a big difference in loosening up the D for OSmith.

The Vikings did everything they could to give this one away.  11 penalties and 2 TOs kept Chicago in this one.  Add further injuries this week to LB and center Matt Birk.  But it's always a tough game against Chicago, just is.  

Vikings are happy to get the win going into the bye, but this one raises more question marks than a loss in PHI did!  Vikings have to figure out a way to avoid breakdowns in the red zone on offense, and penalties that set them in long downs.

GO VIKES!   AND COLTS!   ;D
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Oct 4th, 2004, 5:01pm
Check out the Vikings team report!   RB injuries hitting in waves today have a rookie and a practice squad player getting a lot of snaps!

http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by Philly on Oct 4th, 2004, 5:49pm
Wow... interesting developments there.  How serious is the Moe injury?  Just a little setback or something that bears more scrutiny?
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Oct 4th, 2004, 9:36pm
Not too serious, he should be ready for gameday.  He won't get practice reps though, and he could aggravate the thing in the game when effort/speed gets ramped up.  

Moe is a great start if he stays healthy, but risky because he may not.   How's that for talking outta both sides of my mouth!
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Oct 9th, 2004, 9:32pm
This weeks Viking analysis is up!  Check out the Viking Team Report:

http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm

Also, looks like Moe is not going to start.  I can only imagine they're trying to be careful with him in case Mewelde goes down, but I'd rather see Moe starting here.  Maybe his injury is more than I thought.

GO VIKES!
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by Philly on Oct 10th, 2004, 11:51am
Because of injuries and byes, I've got Mewelde starting in my money league, so I hope he gets the carries.  Your prediction (125 yards and a TD) would be more than enough.  (It's either him or Steven Jackson, who is getting some work, but not enough yet.)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Oct 11th, 2004, 12:24pm
Post Week 5 Analysis
This game played out pretty predictably.  I think the Vikings D is pretty disappointed with their 4th quarter collapse.  As forecasted in the Game Analysis' Key Matchup, Viking LBs were key to stopping the short passing game, which Carr used quite effectively in the 4th.   The Texans won the battle, but the Vikings won the war.

Mewelde was even more effective than I thought, kudos to any GMs who grabbed him and started him.  

Robinson is the biggest suprise to me.   I thought Kelly Campbell would be the big play guy in this one, but he got a calf injury and played little.  Robinson took advantage of the increased opps and chalked up a huge game!   While it may be prudent to grab him as a bye week fill-in, I don't see this type of production coming reliably.   Burleson & Wiggins (who returns this week) will still dilute his looks going forward.

All in all, a good road win.   The "outdoors on grass" monkey has at least been eased somewhat.  

GO VIKES!   AND TITANS!  
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Oct 15th, 2004, 10:57am
Hey gang!   Week 6 analysis and forecast is up on the Viking Team Report.  

There's also an update on the RB situation.  This is probably the last week you have clear sailing in the Minny backfield.  It's gonna get muddy and murky again next week!


GO VIKES!
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Oct 18th, 2004, 4:03pm
Week 6 review

Wow!   :o   Over 600 yards of offense!  

I'll try not to separate my shoulder when I pat myself on the back for this weeks forecast.  I managed to hit very close to actual on most of the yardage expectations!

The Vikings certainly ran the ball very effectively as predicted, but the "temper expectations" on the passing game was off!  The Vikings came out throwing and simply torched the Saints secondary who, even with McKenzie starting, simply had no business being on the field this Sunday night.  CPepp threw long, deep and often, racking up another 5 TDs!  He's certainly showing a better understanding of the field, the offense, the defensive recognition, and overall game management.   This kid is sick this year, and MVP sentiments are already circling in Minneapolis.

Hopefully some of you took the advice on Moore, MRob & Burleson as all performed as advertised.   Burleson shined and almost doubled the predicted output.  He didn't find paydirt as expected though, as Wiggins returned to the lineup with a bang!  With 2 TDs & 56 yards, Wiggins' tenure on the waiver wire Tuesday morning was a little longer than a Britney Spears wedding, but not much!

The most telling performance was the most unsung though.  This was far and away the best performance by the Viking OLine this year.  Losing Rosenthal had an effect, and rookie Nat Dorsey has taken a couple weeks to come around, but he's beginning to be a very servicable RT.  

The D still has significant issues though.  The DLine simply cannot pressure the QB.  When Brooks and Carr can pick you apart, it doesn't bode well for playoff time when the likes of McNabb & Hasselbeck will do far worse.  The Vikings must find a way to get pressure.  Once the LB core gets a little more healthy, expect the D to start DOGging a bit more and creating a bit more havoc.

Overall, a good win.  And with 2 weaker Ds coming to the Metrodome the next couple weeks, expect Daunte to continue his inferno for a couple more weeks!  

GO VIKES!
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Oct 22nd, 2004, 10:35pm
Hey guys and gals!  

For the latest on Moss and this weeks Viking analysis, see the Viking Specific FF Report!


http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm

GO VIKES!
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Oct 30th, 2004, 10:14pm
Hey guys and gals!  Week 8 analysis vs. the geeeeeemen is up!

If you've got Moss, make sure you read it.  He's probable, but I don't think he'll be used as much as he will be when completely healthy.

http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Nov 1st, 2004, 3:21pm
It probably wasn't too hard to detect the trepidation about the Giants game when you read the Week 8 Analysis.  As it turns out, that trepidation turned to stomach turning gore on Sunday.  Much of the analysis, as it turns out, was spot on:
Tiki Barber shredded the Viking defense
The already marginal Viking LBs probably played their worst game of the season.  Several play action plays had Roanall Smith and Dont. Thomas completely out of position.  However, their inability to stop Barber running up the middle was even more glaring than expected.  
The Viking DLine got some nice pressure on Warner to handle the Giants passing game
They were able to get a lot of pressure on Warner.  The Giants passing game was not what hurt the Vikes.    
Shockey was too much for the Vikings to handle
Some great catches by the Mouth of the East, and probably should've had a score.

The circumstances unforseen turned out to be the poor play the Vikings offense.  Some credit is certainly due the Giants D; safety Wilson played a great game, but passes dropped and poorly thrown were the main reason for the Viking futility.  Moss continued to be a non-factor, and is not much of a decoy anymore.  There's already talk of sitting him completely until he's back 100%, so stay tuned if you're a Moss owner.

Another unpredicted aspect was Moore's sprained ankle, though injuries are always a wildcard.  Bennett came in and performed well in relief.  Moore, if healthy, will still start vs. IND on MNF, but expect all the other Minny RBs (OSmith, Moe & Bennett) to get touches next week.

The Key Matchup was certainly dominated by Strahan.  He walked down the line on several running plays away from him and made the play.  He, Hand, Robbins & Wilson were huge defensively for the Giants.  

Finally, should you be worried if you're a CPepp owner?  Was it time to trade him last week?   Cool your jets, oh over-reactant one!   Yes, CPepp had a bad game, but all the best QBs in the league will do so at least once this season.  He remains an every week starter and probably bounces back with a 4TD game next week vs. the putrid Colt D.

A poor loss at home vs. a team that seems to have the Vikings # the last 4 years, but the team seems to be shaking it off, and so should Viking owners.  Moss owners are the only ones that need to be a bit worried, and hopefully that hammy heals soon.
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Nov 2nd, 2004, 9:51pm
Just a heads up to all you Moss owners.   Check out the Viking Team Report.   I estimate some pretty significant ramifications to the rest of the Viking offensive players too; if Moss doesn't go, I don't think anyone but CPepp warrants a start this week.

http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Nov 5th, 2004, 11:07pm
Hey everyone!   The Week 9 Viking analysis is up!  

Some tough injuries have really made this game less than the marquee it looked to be though..


http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Nov 11th, 2004, 9:02am
I'ts official, no Moss again this week.   :(


http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Nov 13th, 2004, 11:43am
Week 10 analysis is up!  

http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Nov 17th, 2004, 4:11pm
Hopefully some of you "bench CPepp"ers out there have come to your senses!   This was a valiant effort by the Vikes, who had a win stolen from them by one of the worst officiating crews in the NFL.  2 fumbles called incorrectly in 1 game!  

Still, DC was awesome and continues to eliminate his critics.  Wiggins has become one of the must start TEs of the league.   He had a great over-the-outside-shoulder catch for a TD this week.  

But the real gem is Burleson, who is really suprising me with his maturation the last couple weeks.   You heard it here first:  Don't be suprised to see Nate get the start opposite Moss when he returns, he's earning it!

Tough loss to the fudgePackers, but @Lamebo on a short week sandwiched by road games is a tall order.  

Check out the rest of the Viking news:

http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Dec 3rd, 2004, 5:39pm
Hey kids!  Week 13 is up.  

OSmith is the back now, so start him with confidence.  Moss is almost 100% too, so the Vikings should notch a 3rd straight win this week.


And GO EAGLES!

http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Dec 11th, 2004, 11:43pm
Week 14 ready.  Sorry for the late edition guys!


http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Sep 8th, 2005, 12:09pm
Another season upon us!   This weeks Viking analysis is up for your review:

Viking Specific Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Sep 11th, 2005, 11:43am
couple of important nuggets out there on the Viking Team Report!  

check it out for the latest on Bennett and Koren Robinson.

Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Dec 17th, 2005, 2:33am
Week 15 is up!

Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Jul 26th, 2006, 9:30am
Your Vikings correspondent is out of hibernation!   [smiley=booya.gif]

Sorry for the delay in posting, but we're back with a bang    [smiley=flamewar.gif]   starting off with an in depth analysis of each of the fantasy dimensions leading into your drafts.  

Check out the Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Aug 3rd, 2006, 6:22pm
The Viking version of the GridIrons almost-patented team specific player rankings is up.   Get it while it's hot!



Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Aug 5th, 2006, 10:29pm

on 07/26/06 at 09:30:51, captainpurple wrote:
...we're back with a bang    [smiley=flamewar.gif]   starting off with an in depth analysis of each of the fantasy dimensions leading into your drafts.  


The RB and WR analyses are up!  The QB analysis moved to the archive page.   I'll also be reposting the

Viking version of the GridIrons almost-patented team specific player rankings

when I finish the last 2 reports...the TEs and the D/ST (including K).

Check out the Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Aug 11th, 2006, 12:04am

on 08/05/06 at 22:29:18, captainpurple wrote:
The RB and WR analyses are up!  The QB analysis moved to the archive page.   I'll also be reposting the

Viking version of the GridIrons almost-patented team specific player rankings

when I finish the last 2 reports...the TEs and the D/ST (including K).


As advertised!   The last 2 reports are up!   I'll give you guys a couple days to digest the lastest, and then repost the team rankings summary in a couple days.

Check out the Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Sep 8th, 2006, 12:24pm
The Vikings Week One Fantasy Analysis is up!

Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Sep 21st, 2006, 4:50pm
The Vikings Week Three Fantasy Analysis is up!

Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Oct 5th, 2006, 6:02pm
The Vikings Week Five Fantasy Analysis is up!

Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Oct 20th, 2006, 6:52pm
The Vikings Week Seven Fantasy Analysis is up!

[smiley=wave.gif]  Special heads up to all you Troy Williamson owners!   Bethel Johnson is going to be doing the KR (from what I hear), so if you're starting him hoping for those points too, be aware.  Also, Mewelde Moore may lose the PR job to Johnson.   Keep an eye on it.  [smiley=checkin.gif]  

Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Nov 4th, 2006, 12:05pm
The Vikings Week Nine Fantasy Analysis is up!

Vikings have some injuries to fight this week along the DLine and at WR.  But the schedule gets easier and I see the Vikings getting pretty "healthy" this week @ SF

Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Nov 8th, 2006, 9:51am
Bad news for the Viking defense this week.   Fred Smoot has gone home to mourn a family loss, and may not be available for Sunday's tilt vs. GB.

Check out theViking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm) for fantasy analysis!
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Nov 8th, 2006, 9:53am
Bad news for the Viking defense this week.   Fred Smoot has gone home to mourn a family loss, and may not be available for Sunday's tilt vs. GB.

Check out theViking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm) for fantasy analysis!
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Dec 2nd, 2006, 12:45am
Another week with bad news for the Viking defense.  Pat Williams has been downgraded to doubtful this week @ CHI.   That could mean some running room for Thomas Jones.  

Check out theViking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm) for fantasy analysis and the Week 13 report!
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Aug 8th, 2007, 12:17pm
Hey folks!  We're upon another fantasy draft season, and your faithful Viking correspondent is here with an in depth analysis of each of the fantasy dimensions leading into your drafts.  

Check out the Viking Team Report (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Aug 21st, 2007, 3:19pm
The GridIron-Standard Fantasy Player Projection is up for
Your 2007 Minnesota Vikings!!!! (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)

:D


Check it out, and continue down the report to see the detailed position-by-position analysis posted a couple weeks ago.

SKAL!
Title: Re: Vikings Weekly FF-Specific Team Analyses
Post by captainpurple on Oct 26th, 2007, 1:37pm

Week 8 is up!
Minnesota Vikings Week 8 Analysis (http://www.ffpro.com/teamreports/vikings/vikings-footballinfoframes.htm)

:D


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