Packer Reaction

Reaction to the Green Bay Packers win over the Minnesota Vikings last night.

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Vikings, Eagles Sunday Night Game Postponed

Looks like we will have Tuesday night football this week.

The NFL moved the Vikings at Eagles game from Sunday night to Tuesday because of an expected blizzard that could dump up to 20 inches snow on Philadelphia.

The game will be played at 8 p.m. EST., and will be televised by NBC.

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter declared a snow emergency as of 2 p.m. EST Sunday.

The Vikings already have had two home games affected by the weather this season. Their game against the Giants on Dec. 12 was postponed a day after Minneapolis got 15 inches of snow. It was then moved to Detroit when the Metrodome roof collapsed.

Their game against Chicago the following week was played at the University of Minnesota’s outdoor stadium because of the damaged roof.

NBC was uncertain what it would broadcast Sunday night in place of the game, although a spokesman said the regular “Football Night in America” would be on the air from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST.

Metrodome Roof Collapses in Minneapolis

Information out of Minnesota this morning says the roof of the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis has apparently collapsed. Witnesses say the roof is no longer visible above the dome's concrete bowl.

The Vikings were to host the New York Giants in an important NFC game today, but due to the winter weather, the Giants have been stuck for a day in Kansas City.  On Sunday, word came out that the game would be moved to Monday night.  Now, it is not known where, or when this game will take place.

The game should not be played in New York, that would give the Giants 9 home games, when every other team has 8.

This was a picture from 2007 when the roof deflated.

Update on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 9:00AM by Rick C.Limpert

Here is video shot by KARE 11 in the Twin Cities early this morning showing the roof, or lack of one at the Metrodome.  Officials are calling it a partial collaspe.  It began to collaspe early this morning, has to be due to the 18+ inches of snow.

Update on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 11:04AM by Rick C.Limpert

ESPN reporting that there are at least 2 tears in the roof of the Metrodome.  The Vikings/Giants game will not be played in Minnesota.  The game will be played Monday Night, at a site to be determined.  Possibilities include Detroit, Indianapolis or New Orleans.  I would guess Detroit would be the most likely location.

Update on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 2:34PM by Rick C.Limpert

Here is an even more dramatic video of the roff of the Metrodome tearing and collasping because of the snow.  It was shot from a camera inside the dome.

Week 12: Fantasy Football Buy, Sell or Hold

Another week of come from behind wins, blowouts, and bad coaching. Just a typical week in the NFL. By now, your fantasy team should fit into one of these three categories: 1) Playing out the string, 2) Trying to make the playoffs, or 3) Trying to solidify your playoff positioning. Let's hope you are in groups 2 or 3.

Here's a Thanksgiving Week Buy, Sell, or Hold.

Buy:

Ben Roethlisberger,QB Steelers - Big Ben is hitting his stride. In week 11, he threw for 275 yards and 3 scores while adding another 55 yards and a touchdown running against a decent Raider's defense. Ben is a must start.

Drew Brees, QB Saints - He struggled early on in the season, but he should put up great numbers the rest of the way. He threw for 382 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Seahawks.

Santonio Holmes, WR Jets - He keeps getting fed by an improved Mark Sanchez. Holmes blistered his way to 126 receiving yards and two scores.

Thomas Jones, RB Chiefs - Jones is really coming on with a lethal Chiefs running attack. He has a quiet 644 yards on the season with 5 TD's. He next plays the Seahawks, and Jones always has big games against Seattle.

Packer's Defense - Dom Capers is doing a masterful job with a D that has had a ton of injuries. The Pack forces turnovers and they allow less than 15 points a game to opponents. I guess it helps when you have Clay Matthews and Charles Woodson anchoring the D.

Sell:

Viking's Defense - Not only is their offense sputtering, the defense hasn't help up their end of the bargain either.

Brett Favre, QB Vikings - If you haven't figured out he's a dud yet, you deserve him. Enough said.

Marshawn Lynch, RB Seahawks - He's done next to nothing since he arrived in Seattle. Not a viable starter.

Cedric Benson, RB Bengals - Benson has been ok for the Bengals, but don't expect much out of him this week as they take on the Jets.

Knowshon Moreno, RB Broncos - Only 58 yards last night. He might be running out of gas, consider starting someone else.

Hold:

Tony Romo, QB Cowboys. Word is the injured Romo is throwing a little bit. He could be back in 2-3 weeks. Keep him on your roster if you can and are making a playoff drive. He could be a valuable start for you in the post season.

Play The Packers, Head Coaches Lose Their Jobs

NFL coaches, if you like your job, be weary of playing the Green Bay Packers.

The Packers became coach-killers for the second time in three weeks (and second straight game) following a 31-3 defeat of the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday as head coach Brad Childress was terminated.

Before the Packers' bye week, Green Bay defeated the Dallas Cowboys 45-7. One day later, the Cowboys fired head coach Wade Phillips.  I don't think Atlanta Falcon's head coach Mike Smith has anything to worry about if his 8-2 team loses to the Green and Gold, but the Packers right now aren't just winning games, they are embarrassing teams.

Green Bay has won four straight games and boast a defense featuring Clay Matthews and Charles Woodson that are dominating opposing teams each week.

How many more teams will fire their coaches after playing the Pack?  Mike Singletary, Tom Coughlin and Lovie Smith are on notice.