August 20, 2004 - Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons

[sully]

This is the gameday thread for discussion of the preseason game between the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons.

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Now that both forums are hooked up to the thread, let the discussion begin!

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Vikings injury report:

Out:
C Matt Birk
CB Brian Williams

Doubtful:
LB Mike Nattiel

Probable:
CB Ken Irvin
RB Moe Williams
S Brian Russell
TE Jim Kleinsasser

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Falcons injury report:

Out:
LB Wil Overstreet (IR)
S Keion Carpenter (IR)
DE Patrick Kerney

Doubtful:
CB Tod McBride
DE Brady Smith

Questionable:
CB Derek Ross
LB Chris Draft
LB Keith Brooking
DT Ed Jasper
TE Alge Crumpler
WR Brian Finneran
WR Peerless Price

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Looks like Woody Dantzler fumbled the kickoff return, and the Vikings recover at the Atlanta 30!

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Cory Withrow went down hard. Looks injured.

He came off the field just fine, but now we have our long snapper in as our starting center. Bennett pulled off a nice run there on that play!

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Touchdown Vikings!

Moe Williams 1 yard run!

Vikings lead 7-0.

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Vick got off a run, threw a couple of incompletions, then a completion to Brian Finneran (That was over his head, Finneran had to make a nice leap to catch it). The result was a 4th down, and the Falcons just punted.

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Touchdown Vikings!

67 yard pass to Randy Moss from Daunte Culpepper!

Vikings lead 14-0.

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I must admit, that pass was a thing of beauty! Randy had about 3-4 yards of separation from the two defenders covering him! Brilliant! *Clangs bottle*

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Looks like the Falcons have fumbled again here! Let's see how this turns out...

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Vikings Ball!

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And now a Falcon is down on the field. I can't tell who it is right now, but I'm sure I'll find out after the break.

[sully]

I never found out who it was that got injured, but...

The Field Goal is good!

47 yard field goal by Aaron Elling!

Vikings lead 17-0.

[Pagal4321]

Stuck watching the Baltimore Philly game saw that thrown from Dante to Randy. Ohhhh a thing of beauty eh sully?! That musta gone what 50-60 yards in the air or what?! What a solid solid throw.

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I think that was in the air for... *Doing math on forum*

Threw it at the 27... Moss caught it at the 13... 60 yards in the air!

It truly was a thing of beauty.

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And the Falcons have scored a quick 10 points. Falcons scored a field goal, then recovered an onside kick, and Matt Schaub just threw a touchdown to Michael Jenkins.

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Matt Schaub looks pretty good out there, granted it's with the second team.

If it weren't for Vick's ability to run, Schaub would be the better QB of the two by far.

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Those holes are opening up a little too easy for the Falcons.

And now it looks like Tyrone Carter is hurt. He's grabbing his knee... That's NOT good.

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Holy craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap! Matt Schaub just got plowed by Keith Newman on a blitz! Nice sack!

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Jay Feely makes a 34 yard field goal.

Vikings lead 17-13.

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It's 17-13 at halftime. I'll be updating periodically throughout the second half.

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Touchdown Vikings!

83 yard pass to Kelly Campbell from Gus Frerotte!

Vikings lead 24-13.

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That pass was another thing of beauty! Campbell had his DB beat by 2 or 3 yards, and Gus put it out there nicely for him! Great catch!

[Pagal4321]

So it seems both our QB's have strong arms. Didn't see that Gus throw. Tell me how it was Sully. Seem's like a good game for te Vikes, granted I can only tell by the score. How is Tyrone doing anyways?

[sully]

It was quite nice. It was a long 3rd down play following a penalty, and Gus had the ball in the shotgun. He looked for a few seconds, then launched a beautiful bomb down the field. Campbell was able to run right underneath it, catch it, and take it to the house. 'Twas a thing of beauty.

[sully]

Dang. I said it before, and I'll say it again. Matt Schaub is looking damn impressive tonight.

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Schaub throws another touchdown. Vikings lead 24-20.

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Wow, a punt returner gained yards on a return!

I'm not used to that considering we've had Keenan Howry returning punts back there.

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Vikings lead 24-20 after 3 quarters.

[Pagal4321]

Ohhh man, I just saw those 2 touchdown throws. Things of beauty. Poor Atlanta D, this will be a year of difficulty for them methinks.

[Pagal4321]

3-2-MIN29(5:06) M.Moore up the middle to MIN 31 for 2 yards.
PENALTY on MIN-C.Claiborne, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 29 - No Play.

Did I read that right on NFL.com Gamecenter?!
C. Claiboune offensive holding....I'm SO confused. Sully, help me out.

[sully]

I didn't see the play in question. I'm just as confused as you are.

Anywho, Shaun Hill just got intercepted. Falcons ball.

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Schaub threw another touchdown. Falcons lead 27-24.

[BF4MVP]

Wow, a punt returner gained yards on a return!

I'm not used to that considering we've had Keenan Howry returning punts back there.
i hear ya sully, we have to deal with antonio (juke for 3 yards and go down) chatman

[sully]

It could be worse, though. We could still have Nick Davis. He'd juke for 5 seconds, then fumble the punt.

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What the hell was that? Reggie Austin just lost any hope of making the team with that pathetic excuse of a punt return.

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Looks like it's time for the hurry-up! Ben Nelson caught a pass to convert 4th and long, and now we've got a minute left at their 46.

[sully]

Vikings can't convert another 4th down, and that'll be the final. Falcons win 27-24.

[manny]

ahhh a proper way to end a game, Falcons win!!! always a good thing, except when if you don't you get the first pick