riend.There is no telling what the Vikings trip to Los Angeles will bring. An incompetent offensive line has to deal with Aaron Donald Alexander Mattison Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , Ndamukong Suh, and Michael Brockers. Sure, Aqib Talib is out, and Marcus Peters is not likely to play, and if he does, he will be hampered. But it won’t matter what corners are lined up against Thielen and Diggs, it doesn’t seem as though Cousins will have time to find them the ball anyway. The running game? Nonexistent for the most part this season. The biggest question one must ask about this team is where there heads are at right now. It’s not just the absence of Everson Griffen, it’s everything surrounding it. Nobody knows if he’ll play this season, or ever again. They sure looked like a distracted team on Sunday, and there is little reason to believe this team can do anything against the Rams. Then again, there was little reason to believe the Bills would do what they did in U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 3.Let’s dive in:Kirk Cousins projected stats: 27-46, 267 yards Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, 1 fumbleBreakdown: Cousins was pressured in some form on more than half of his drop backs against the Bills. The Vikings did very little to improve their offensive line in the offseason, and it has shown in all three games so far. Cousins has been sacked, hit, and harassed on at least every other offensive drive. Along with that, the running game has done nothing to help him, something that many analysts and fans thought would be a huge help to him, and something he didn’t have in Washington. But it would go entirely against the run of play this season to believe Cousins won’t have big struggles in Los Angeles, and have to throw way more than he should once again.Running Backs (Combination of whoever plays, pending the health of Dalvin Cook) Projected stats: 14 carries, 59 yards.Breakdown: Dalvin Cook only averaged 3 yards per carry in the first two weeks of the season. While the 49ers and Packers have some talent in their respective front seven’s Alexander Mattison Jersey nfl draft , neither squad possess what the Rams have. In last season’s matchup, the Vikings dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball in the 2nd half. The Rams responded by signing Suh, and improving the scheme of their offensive line. Simply put, I have zero faith the Vikings will get anything going in the running game at all.Adam Thielen: 10 catches, 98 yardsStefon Diggs: 6 catches, 77 yards, 1 touchdownBreakdown: As stated earlier, I don’t believe it matters what defensive backs line up on Thielen and Diggs. I just don’t believe Cousins will have adequate time to throw in the pocket. Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is masterful at getting pressure, and this game should be no different. It’s sad that entering Week 4, it is a a time filled with more question marks than a year ago. Troubling to say the least.Kyle Rudolph: 8 catches, 89 yards, 1 touchdownBreakdown: The Rams have a group of no-name linebackers. Their linebackers could also spend a lot of time bracketing Thielen and Diggs to compensate for the absence of Talib and Peters. This could mean Kyle Rudolph is in for a big day. He seems to have decent chemistry with Cousins Alexander Mattison Jersey Cheap , and he looks crisp running his routes this season. I feel he’s been a bit better than I thought he would be, but I don’t think he himself can alter the outcome in L.A.Prayers up for Everson Griffen. Get well soon.Thursday Open Thread: October 4th, 2018 Good Morning!Hope your work week is going well, I’m fully engaged with my new job so words and links will be limited at times depending on my schedule.I noted much discussion yesterday about marriage (congratulations warrior80) with some of you not onboard with putting a ring on it (credit to Beyonce) therefore I have a media selection just for you.In the meantime, while we’re waiting for the next Vikings game to start we’ll continue with our thread full of beer and rib recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Have another cup of coffee and drop by for some fan wisdom and snark. With that, let’s do this.Around the DN since our last thread:Chris and Eric have a spot where you can keep up with all the Vikings-Eagles news.From Chris via Bill Barnwell of ESPN Anthony Barr is among 2018’s most disappointing players.The injury report Wednesday from Chris with Dalvin Cook and Trae Waynes missing practice.J.T. Brown, son of Ted Brown, to make Minnesota Wild debut Thursday.Lucas says Vikings fans: It’s okay to be upset, (Lucas must not peak into the cesspool that is the Open Threads).From Outsports the Minnesota Vikings partner with local gay flag football league.Vikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com Head Coach Mike Zimmer addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesday.QB Kirk Cousins addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesday.CB Xavier Rhodes addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesday.How to watch and listen to the Vikings at Eagles in week five, (I’ve already seen the bad news as to who will be in the broadcast booth).From their lunch break series: the Vikings present an early crossroad for the 2-2 Eagles.League news: Aaron Rodgers downplays any rift with Mike McCarthy.New England TE Rob Gronkowski (ankle) questionable against Colts.Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill eager for matchup vs. Jalen Ramsey.Jimmy Garoppolo undergoes surgery on torn ACL.Oakland Raiders place Donald Penn (groin) on injured reserve.We come to today’s media selection: Cast of “Hee Haw” - Gloom Despair And Agony On Me (marriage Alexander Mattison Jersey Womens , money)Again, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:-No discussion of politics or religion-No feeding of the trolls-This isn’t a male version of The View, so leave the gender hatred at the door-Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)-Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags-No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer-If you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away-While navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasm.