Nov 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison (96) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Cardinals 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
Nov 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison (96) celebrates an interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Xavier Rhodes (not pictured) during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
The interesting occurrences from week 11
The combo of Buck and Aikman are still brutal. I love watching football when there is a solid play-by-play guy and another one that is entertaining and has fun calling the game. I don’t get that feeling from either of these guys. I know they’re both commentating veterans, but that doesn’t mean I have to like them.
Do the Vikings need to challenge every score? For a while, it looked like every Minnesota touchdown was going to be a challenge. Literally. The Vikings had to challenge Thielen’s score right in front of the ref, while the Asiata touchdown was much more difficult to call on the field.
I feel for the Cardinals fans. There are plenty of times when officiating has too big of an outcome in a football game. This could be considered one of them. The Vikings have had plenty of bad beats where a letter from the NFL apologized for officiating, and Arizona might get one of those this week.
Reading lips. I bet people who can read lips have a much more fun time watching football games. There are plenty of times when players and coaches are fired up and seem to unleash a mad fury of expletives that can’t be heard on television.
Should every Vikings game have to come with a warning? Why does every game seem to come down to one play or one drive. Minnesota’s games should come with a disclaimer before each game for those with a heart condition or other health problems.
