Old dude, the locals are getting worried about the Vikings. And this time they can't blame the refs.
Are you sure? Blaming the refs is a tradition around here.
Meanwhile, the Badgers play Notre Dame and get a look at our old friend Jack Coan. Bet you Buckyville will have some hot takes about the result of the game.
It still amazes me that these teams have not met since 1964. Here's what it looked like the last time:
Me too. You were around then, but even a guy as old as you wasn't aware of what was going on.
I'm still not aware of what's going on.
Yeah, I've noticed. But enough of your feebleness. I am feeling the HYYYYYYYYPPPEEEEEE!, and it is time to watch me work.
Bowling Green Falcons (+31) vs. Minnesota Golden Elite Rowers of the Boat Penn State winning against Auburn dominated a lot of the talk nationally about the Big Ten, but the Gophers looked mighty impressive in going out to Folsom Field and shutting out the Buffs. I know college football is different than college basketball, but that's a great resume booster for both the Gophers and the conference. Bowling Green is your usual MACrifice game. With conference play resuming next week, the Gophers should roll and build confidence before their first road test in conference play. Row Row Row Your Boat Elitely 45, Falcons 10.
Bowling Green has snuck up on a few teams over the years, but not this time. Gophers will dominate. Gophers 38, Bowling Green 13.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (+6.5) vs. Beloved Wisconsin Badgers in Chicago First of all, I need to say something about the Badgers getting bad start times for the big games this year. This game should not be at 11:00, just like our games against Penn State and Iowa. Thanks a bunch, Fox. The Subway alums are going to be out in force at Soldier Field, and this game should be fun. The Domers twice have had to escape against lesser teams. Florida State is quite frankly not very good, and the Domers have no reason to lose against Toledo. Obviously, Jack Coan is going to want to beat us because we put our eggs in the Graham Mertz basket. But the Badgers obviously know Coan very well. One important thing to note is that Leo Chenal is back at linebacker after missing the first two weeks due to the protocols. This won't be easy, as the Domers are a good team. But I think the Badgers can add another good out of conference win to the Big Ten's collection. Badgers 28, Domers 21.
If Coan is comfortable, the Irish win. I think the Badgers will not be hospitable to their old pal. Is it enough? Badgers 21, Irish 18.
Seattle Seabags (-2) vs. Minnesota Vikings Everyone is blaming Greg Joseph missing those two fateful kicks against the Cardinals, but the real culprit was Mike Zimmer making some strange clock management decisions. At the end of the first half, why did the Vikings attempt a squib kick? That gave the Cardinals time to get into field goal range and get 3 points at the end of the half. At the end of the game, the Vikings could have gotten closer to the end zone with a timeout, but Zimmer elected to let the clock run down before sending the field goal unit out. Kirk was playing well, and that's the biggest problem I have with Zimmer's coaching. Kirk was brought in to be the missing piece, and he didn't make as many mistakes as Kyler Murray did last week. Why don't you showcase Kirk more? And why hasn't the front office or ownership asked Zimmer to do that? As for Seattle, they had a complete meltdown last week, blowing a 14 point lead at home to the Titans. They can't afford to go 1-2 before they've played a divisional game in the brutal NFC West. As someone who owns Wilson, Metcalf, Justin Jefferson, and Chris Carson in fantasy, please let this be a shootout. The Vikings need to win this game, or else the KFAN phone lines will be lit up with callers asking for people to get fired. Pray for Ron Johnson and Corey Cove. Seahawks 56, Vikings 42.
I suspect you're right about this game being a shootout. I also think this time the Vikings win the shootout. Look for an aerial circus. Zimmer will hate the game in progress, but he'll take the win. Vikings 38, Seahawks 35.
Glorious Green Bay Packers (+3.5) vs. San Francisco 49ers The Packers still have things to work on despite an excellent job in the second half. What concerns me the most about Joe Barry is that LaFleur had to order him to be more aggressive in the second half on Monday. I must give credit where it's due to Eric Stokes, who has been very impressive in coverage, and Kevin King looked somewhat competent in the slot. The Niners are 2-0, but I don't know who is going to play quarterback. This is still a West Coast road trip on a short week, and this time the Niners are going to have actual NFL talent compared to last year. This won't be easy, but I think if we can win this game the media coverage surrounding the team will be less toxic. One can hope? Packers 21, Niners 10.
I want to believe. I do. But I see Nick Bosa going off. 49ers 24, Packers 17.
Enjoy your football this weekend. Ben out.
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