The Vikings will be without WR Jordan Addison, who just got hit with a three-game suspension for substance abuse. J. Jefferson should be back by then, but is dealing with a hamstring issue. Game just got a little easier.

I'm definitely looking forward to this game.

The Vikings are pretty good. Their defense surprised me last year.
It'll be a big test but I think the Bengals can win this one with having the better QB.

I live just over the border in Wisconsin and was thinking about getting tickets but man are they expensive.
I like watching football at home too much as well.
They do a great job with all the camera angles and I get to make my own food too.

(08-06-2025, 07:53 AM)Sled21 Wrote: The Vikings will be without WR Jordan Addison, who just got hit with a three-game suspension for substance abuse. J. Jefferson should be back by then, but is dealing with a hamstring issue. Game just got a little easier.

It always seems that way, so someone says it. Then it rarely ends up that way...

(08-06-2025, 07:53 AM)Sled21 Wrote: The Vikings will be without WR Jordan Addison, who just got hit with a three-game suspension for substance abuse. J. Jefferson should be back by then, but is dealing with a hamstring issue. Game just got a little easier.

Way to jinx us...

INB"One-game-at-a-time" (as if we're a part of the team and us looking ahead is somehow akin to the players overlooking their most immediate opponent)

We don't know if the Vikings will be any good with or without Jefferson. It all comes down to QB play, and we have no idea how McCarthy will play. If the Bengals are true to form, thhey'll play to the level of their competition.

(08-06-2025, 12:53 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: It always seems that way, so someone says it. Then it rarely ends up that way...

Yeah, we’ve watched backup QB’s absolutely shred us, guys like Fred Johnson stonewall Trey, etc. You can’t take anything for granted with this team.

(08-06-2025, 12:53 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: It always seems that way, so someone says it. Then it rarely ends up that way...

Yep... And they'd better come into week 3 2-0,

Definitely hurts the Vikes passing game, good player Addison, one of the best #2 WR's in the NFL even if Tee is better.

Like others say, this happens all the time where we think a team is going to be easier because they are playing backups and they
seem to play us just as tough or tougher. Should be a fun game to watch, but right now I am even a touch excited over playing in a
preseason game tomorrow against the Champs. Getting itchy for some football baby.

(08-06-2025, 01:38 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Definitely hurts the Vikes passing game, good player Addison, one of the best #2 WR's in the NFL even if Tee is better.

Like others say, this happens all the time where we think a team is going to be easier because they are playing backups and they
seem to play us just as tough or tougher. Should be a fun game to watch, but right now I am even a touch excited over playing in a
preseason game tomorrow against the Champs. Getting itchy for some football baby.

(08-06-2025, 02:02 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote:

Thanks, needed that.

I doubt Jordan Addison moves the betting line either way.

(08-06-2025, 07:53 AM)Sled21 Wrote: The Vikings will be without WR Jordan Addison, who just got hit with a three-game suspension for substance abuse. J. Jefferson should be back by then, but is dealing with a hamstring issue. Game just got a little easier.

Well, you worded it carefully, saying "game just got a little easier." Yes. But I think us old-timers know the pain of feeling good about a matchup because of this or that player missing and then the substitute shines. Heck, Mike White hit 37 of 44 passes (for over 400 yards) in his first NFL start -- against the Bengals 10th ranked defense. No longer do I plan to allow myself to think any upcoming game should be an easy win. (And I know you're not saying that at all.) It's "any given Sunday" for me from here on out.

(08-06-2025, 05:28 PM)Nepa Wrote: Well, you worded it carefully, saying "game just got a little easier." Yes. But I think us old-timers know the pain of feeling good about a matchup because of this or that player missing and then the substitute shines. Heck, Mike White hit 37 of 44 passes (for over 400 yards) in his first NFL start -- against the Bengals 10th ranked defense. No longer do I plan to allow myself to think any upcoming game should be an easy win. (And I know you're not saying that at all.) It's "any given Sunday" for me from here on out.

Easier does not mean a win, as we are all painfully aware. 

(08-06-2025, 12:53 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: It always seems that way, so someone says it. Then it rarely ends up that way...

something something rookie QB

The Vikings are reportedly looking to trade for a WR.

They have a pretty good offensive line. Im wondering if they have any depth lineman we could trade for.

Im guessing this is because of Jefferson’s injury and Addison being out the first 4 weeks as well.

This certainly makes this game easier if their top 2 wideouts miss week 3.

(08-21-2025, 02:08 AM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: The Vikings are reportedly looking to trade for a WR.

They have a pretty good offensive line. Im wondering if they have any depth lineman we could trade for.

Im guessing this is because of Jefferson’s injury and Addison being out the first 4 weeks as well.

This certainly makes this game easier if their top 2 wideouts miss week 3.

I think the implication there is a good WR, not the type of WR who is about to be numerously available for free as rosters cut down.

(08-21-2025, 07:04 AM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: I think the implication there is a good WR, not the type of WR who is about to be numerously available for free as rosters cut down.

We have 6 that are set to make the roster.

Im sure we could trade one of them for an upgrade at oline. Or you just keep all 6.

(08-21-2025, 10:16 AM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: We have 6 that are set to make the roster.

Im sure we could trade one of them for an upgrade at oline. Or you just keep all 6.

I think Burton's value is currently about nil because everyone else has also seen him be a turd.
Charlie Jones has 69 (nice) career receiving yards in 2 years (not nice).
Isaiah Williams is a 2024 UDFA with 6 career yards.
Mitchell Tinsley is a 2023 UDFA with 0 career yards.
Kendrick Pryor is a 2024 UDFA with 9 career yards.

Aside from Burton who is a turd, the other four are all guys who you only know about because they wear a Bengals uniform and would be nameless roster filler on another team. There's about 6 guys of equal value on every NFL team right now about to be cut.

Charlie Jones is probably the only one of the latter 4 with a chance to make an NFL roster if he got cut, but that would be with a team that needs a returner rather than a team like the Vikings that needs a WR that could actually start games for them.

(08-21-2025, 11:09 AM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: I think Burton's value is currently about nil because everyone else has also seen him be a turd.
Charlie Jones has 69 (nice) career receiving yards in 2 years (not nice).
Isaiah Williams is a 2024 UDFA with 6 career yards.
Mitchell Tinsley is a 2023 UDFA with 0 career yards.
Kendrick Pryor is a 2024 UDFA with 9 career yards.

Aside from Burton who is a turd, the other four are all guys who you only know about because they wear a Bengals uniform and would be nameless roster filler on another team. There's about 6 guys of equal value on every NFL team right now about to be cut.

Charlie Jones is probably the only one of the latter 4 with a chance to make an NFL roster if he got cut, but that would be with a team that needs a returner rather than a team like the Vikings that needs a WR that could actually start games for them.

Off topic but if Andrei Iosivas has another nice season say 450-500 yards and another 4+ TDs we could be talking late day 2 pick trade value.