Season is Finished

It was a fitting finish for the 2010 Minnesota Vikings to lose of the Lions 20-13-one of the worse teams in the NFL for quite a while. A 6-10 record was the Lions best finish since 1995, I just cannot believe that stat.

I for one am thrilled that the regular season FINALLY came to a close. This season was troublesome from the start--when the posse went to BEG Brett Favre back for another run for the Super Bow. The run failed terribly in 2010.

I do must say, i am kind of glad that my word has been running 7 days a week that I did not have to suffer though some of the performances that the Vikes put forth some weeks. I would be shocked if the Vikes even get a primetime games in the 2011 season.

After 2 years of Brett Favre, the Vikings are where they started out. No Super Bowls in the trophy case, and the Viking will be searching for a QB this offseason. Do not get me wrong Favre had an incredible year last season that nobody would have ever envisioned. This season is what I expected last season, a quarterback playing that should have quite a couple of seasons ago.

With Leslie Frazier as the Viking official Head Coach now. It will be something if he keeps the coaching staff that they currently employ. Only time will tell to see what changes that he does make in coordinators and player personal. I just hope that the Vikes can fill the gaps was some key free agents this offseaon and hope that the Vikes do not lose to many key players this season either. We all just hope that there will be some NFL to watch in September 2011.

So it i offical the Vikings are now in the offseason. I know the season was not what we at all envisioned. I just hope the Packers get smoked next Sunday...PLEASE!!

Happy New Years Week

There have been so many questions that will remain unanswered for the 2010 Vikings going into Week 17. What happened to the team that was 1 pass from going to the Super Bowl a season ago? I think that is the main question right there.

The game that the Vikes play this week will be interesting to say the LEAST. The loser of the game will the cellar dweller of the NFC North this season.If the Lions win on Sunday, that would be first time since 2007 that they (Lions) would not finish in last place in the division.


Leslie Frazier's Future
For Leslie Frazier, it seems that he has not won over the higher ups just yet. So it looks that he is still trying to earn the right to be the Vikings Head Coach in 2011 and beyond. In my opinion, Frazier has earned the respect in the locker room, that is something that Chilly has never had control over especially in the 2 years Favre was here. In the month or so that Frazier has been the interiem head coach has been craziness. He has done the best he could with what the Vikes went through.
 This has included the collapse of the Metrodome roof -- the Vikings were forced to play "home" games in Detroit and at TCF Bank Stadium -- and the NFL's decision to push last Sunday's game between the Vikings and Eagles to Tuesday because of the threat of a blizzard in Philadelphia.

Will Favre Pass

With this expected to be Brett Favre's NFL game. Favre has yet to be cleared to play due to failing the concussion tests yesterday. So Favre will need to pass the tests tomorrow to be be able to play on Sunday. If Favre does pass the tests he is expected to start for the Vikes at Ford Field.

If Favre cannot go, Joe Webb would be the starter for the game. Webb did a stellar job for the Vikes on Sund...Mond....nope Tuesday Night for the Vikes. He did well great job managing the game and not turnover the ball.

Other Thoughts

The game that I am looking forward to watching is the Rams-Seattle game. I would be something to see a team with a losing record make the playoffs. It does not matter who wins that game, because ESPN will be going berserk, because term with more wins were left out of the playoffs. 


Other than that i hope that everybody has a great and safe New Years. I hope for the Vikes to have a great 2011 campaign.

Vikings Win At Philly 24-14

The Viking sure did shock me last night with the 24-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. I sure was not looking forward to watching the game.The way the Eagles have played all season with Micheal Vick under center. As a Viking fan this sure was a great game to watch from start to finish. This was the best win if the season over a quality opponent.

The defense 

The way that the Viking defense played last has been something the team has missed most of the season. The defense did a good job make the Eagles beat you will the long drive and not the BIG plays in this game. The Vikes kept constant pressure on Vick and blitzed quite a bit. The secondary was good in this game with 2 interceptions, but it could have been 2 more if the DBs could have hung on to the ball. The DBs stuck with the receivers and did not allow any big plays(30+ yards). Antoine Winfield changed the completion of the game late in the 2nd quarter with a Winfield Special(sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery, touchdown).

 The Offense

With Brett Favre sporting his street clothes last night gave Joe Webb his 1st NFL start. Joe Webb did a good job moving the offense effectively down the field. Webb showed the fans that he has the potential to be the QB of the Future. Webb against the Eagles defense had great poise, intelligence, mobility, and accuracy.The most important stat in the game no INTs by the rookie.  This was a great decision by the Viking coach with sticking with Webb as the start and no starting Ramsey and whoever else.

Adrian Peterson also had a good day on the ground rushing over 100 yards in the game. In this game, AD did not have to carry the weight of the offense on his shoulders. This was a balanced offensive attack by the Vikes.

This was a big win for Leslie Frazier to have the interim tag removed from his current title. Ziggy should just hire him on right now, because he seems like the right man for the job. He fits this team perfectly.

Game Balls:

Offense-Joe Webb

Defense-Antonie Winfield

Seeing The End of the Tunnel

I never thought that I would say this, but I will be glad to see the 2010 season some to a close. With what happened to the Vikings last night was atrocious. The Vikes defense make the Bear offense look like the NE Patriots losing 40-14 on Monday Night Football. I guess at least the Packers are not going to be hoisting the NFC North Championship again this season.

Favre started then was knocked out in the 2nd quarter after being thrown to the turf. Before that he was doing okay in the game. Peterson was a late scratch from the game due to a bruised thigh. Toby Gerhart was doing a good job running the ball. The Bears defense was just to much for the banged up OL to handle. If a team can get pressure with 4 and 5 are suppose to block.

At the QB was Joe Webb it was obvious he is not ready to start in the NFL. He can run the whole country saw that much. He needs to get some work in that was for sure. What was really expected out of a rookie QB that has been the 3rd stringer to the majority of the year.

Now the Vikes will be playing at Philly next Sunday Night. Boy I cannot hardly wait to see this game.

Week Of Craziness

This week as a Viking fan has been a roller coaster ride to say the very least. The beginning of the week, the Vikes were still trying to play in the Metrodome for the game on Monday. After surveying the damage, it was going to HIGHLY unlikely that was going to happen. Then the NFL and the Vikes decided to try to get TCF Stadium(Home of the Gophers) ready for the game. With a lot of hard work it was announced that TCF will host the final home game of the season for the Vikes. At least, we do not have to go to Indy!!!!

With the injury to T-Jack, turf toe that landed him on the IR. This is just sad, the fact the Favre has been playing all the injuries that he has all season. Jackson cannot go because of this just states even more that he is not a starting QB in the NFL.

It look like Joe Webb will make his first career start on Monday Night Football. I just do not know what to think of this right now. He has only had a handful of snaps this season and most of those came last week.

Bears-Vikes

With the Vikes officially out of the playoff picture after the loss against the Giants last week. Now how should the Vikes approach the remainder of the season. Should they play the your players to see if they have what it take to play in the NFL as a starter? Try for a higher draft pick? 

With the Bears defense and how the overall offense for the Vikes is not what it was last season. It will in interesting to see how the Vikes approach this game against Da Bears.All of Packer Nation will be cheering on the Vikes. That in itself is just eerie to me. 

SKOL VIKINGS!!!!!!

Viking Heading Outdoors

With the status of the Metrodome in the air, with the tears in the roof. It was decided that the dome would not be ready in time for the last home game of the season. The Vikes will be hosting the Bears in the state of Minnesota at least for this "home game."

As of right now, the game is to be played at TCF Stadium the new home of University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. It is said that there has to be plenty of work to be done before the Monday Night Contest to take place. This will be the first outdoor NFL game to be played in Minnesota since December 20, 1981 and is sure to conjure fond memories of the gridiron of old for many Vikings fans.

The main problem with the venue that people would see is that TCF Stagium hold 13,000 less people than the Metrodome does. So here begs the question: Who will be allowed to enter the stadium with tickets to the game in hand?

It would be interesting to see the Vikes play an outdoor home game, it will be the first time to see in my lifetime.

Viking Collapse Against the Giants in Ford Field

 Giants 21 Vikes 3

As well as the Vikes played against the Giants last night it was T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E. The offense was was nothing, but troublesome to watch. The Vikes were without: two starting offensive lineman sidelined, the starting quarterback sidelined, their dynamic slot receiver and kick returner sidelined, a starting defensive end sidelined, and their top rookie sidelined.The Vikes are starting to look much like the Packers with the injury issued they are having.

Tarvaris Jackson started this game with Favre inactive for this game. This was Jackson's 1st start since 2008; and it was not pretty. He exited the game 3 times , giving the fans a glimpse what to expect of him if he is QBing in 2011 and beyond. He looks out of synced with AD the center. If this is the guy who take most of the snaps in practice, might as well have Joe Webb in there after his performance last night. It also did not help matters with the amount of penalties that the Vikes committed.

This offense looks  much like the 2007 Vikes team. If you stop Peterson then tour chances of winning the game is up around 80 percent. The Giants bottled up Peterson for 26 yards on 14 carries. Mission accomplished New York.

The defense started out doing okay, but crumbled after a while. The Vikes picked off Manning twice. The Giants did not have to pass to win this game. Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw both went over 100+ yards and each had a TD.

This Vikes "playoff hopes" are done for this season. This just shows how so much can change after 1 season, even if you have most of the same players coming back.

Vikes-Giants Pregame Thoughts

The Vikes have won the past two weeks against team that are not in the running for a playoff spot. This week is different, the Vikes will be playing against the Giants a team that was hot in the beginning of the season and has cooled off. This Giants team is starting the resemble a little bit of what happened to the Giants last season.

If the Vikes do win this week this would be a big help for Leslie Frazier to get that pesty interim tag removed from the beginning of head coach.It seems that the Frazier is getting the respect from the locker room(something that Chilly could not do.)

It does not matter in the past couple of seasons with the the Vikes and Giants facing off. The Vikes always seem to put together a game plan to win against the Giants. The Vikes need to do what they have been doing to the Giants make Eli beat you. The Vikes need to shut down the run and force young Manning into bad throwing situations. Soon or later Eli is bound the screw something up.

The Giants have been a balanced defense in stopping bot the pass and the run this season. I still think that Brett Favre will be starting at QB on Sunday. The Vikes must think they are making the Giants prepare for Favre and Jackson for the game on Sunday.

I just need AD to have another big game. He is my MVP in my fantasy team. With AD running with authority as of late. It sure is something to every fans loved to see AD running over defenders and hanging on to the football.

I hope that everyone has a great weekend....err well except Packer fans at least.

Vikes Grades vs the Bills

Vikings 38 Bills 14

Overall: B+
Coming into the game, I thought that the Vikes would have more trouble with the Bills. The Vikings lead 31-7 at half time was highly unexpected. Brett Favre went down in the first series of the game and Tarvais Jackson did a decent job taking his place. Peterson ripped through the Bills defense for much of the game.The Vikes running game is what won it for the Vikes in this game. The offense played was so-so with Jackson throwing 3 INTs and Favre had 1 on his only pass of the game.

Rushing Offense: A
The Vikes did not give the ball to any back more than 20 times in the game. The 3 running backs that were used had at least 10 carries each. Coming into the game everyone was wondering if AD's ankle would be an issue, it was not a factor at all. Peterson gained 107 yards on 16 carries and 3 TDs. Toby Gerhart had 13 carries for 54 yards and Albert Young...yes he is still a Viking had 10 carries for 27 yards. The RBs were not a factor in the passing game.The Bills were unable to contain the Vikes running game.

Rushing Defense: B
The Vikes run defense is not quite what once was a couple years ago. They are still one of the best in the league. They allowed 77 yards on 18 carries and NO TDs. The Vikes did cause 4 fumbles and recovered 3 of the lose balls. If not for 2 good run plays by the Bills the Vikes did a stellar job containing the Bills running game.
Passing Offense: C+
Brett Favre went down in the first series of the game with a sprained shoulder. This gave Jackson the chance that he needed to prove that he could be a starter in the NFL.  Jackson threw three interceptions but after Bills returned the first one for a touchdown, he led the Vikings to touchdowns on their next four possessions for a 28-7 lead to put the game away before halftime. Jackson finished 15 for 22 for 187 yards 2 TDs.
Sidney Rice had a good game as the Vikes #1 receiver as well 105 yards on 5 catches with 2 TDs..just like old times.
Passing Defense: B+
The Vikes pass rush was in Fitzpatrick's face all game long. The Vikes recorded 1 sack, but the pressure was key for a victory this week in the dome. With that pressure Antonie Winfield got a St.Nick's day gift an INT. Fitzpatrick also lost a fumble in the game as well.

Special Teams: B
Ryan Longwell hit his only FG attempt and was 5-5 on XPs. Chris Kluwe on 4 punting nailed 2 of them into the 20, what more can you ask from a punter. The return games was not the same with the Vikes explosive player Percy Harvin out due to migraines. The Bills fumbled away a kickoff and the Vikes pounced all of the lose ball.

Vikes-Bills Pregame Thoughts

The Bills and the Vikes have been going through disappointment this season. Both squad have been losing some close games this season.  I know we have a different head coach for the remainder of the season. It sure does not make me feel any better about this game.

The Bills offense is pretty balanced with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their QB and Fred Jackson at the RB. Fitzpatrick averages nearly 250 yards a game and for the season has 19 TDs, geez no wonder so many people the fantasy world has him on their roster.

As of right now the defense scares me. The unit ranks as on of best in the NFL, but the problem is keeping the opponent from scoring. For the Vikes to wins the game, they NEED to have a pass rush by not letting Buffalo get pass happy on the Vikes DBs. This season the Vikes have no pass rush unlike last season.

With the Vikes offense, I just do not know what to expect from them right now. They have been up and down all season. With AD iffy for the game. It would a nice win against the Bills. I am not keep my hopes up with the down season Vikes have been having this year is crazy.

I hope that everyone has a safe weekend.....SKOL VIKINGS!!!!

Toby Leads To Vikes

Vikings 17 Redskins 13

This was Leslie Frazier's first game as the interim head coach of the Vikes. I know that it it only one game, but the team sure did respond to Frazier being the HC now. It is going to be interesting to see if the team can continue this march.

On Sunday, the Vikes accomplished something that they have not been able to do in 9 games...that is win a game on the ROAD. I just cannot believe that it has been that long since that last victory in the opponents house.

The offense was also to run efficiently with Adrian Peterson going down early in the second quarter with an ankle injury.Before Peterson went down he had 36 yards on 6 carries with a TD.  Toby carried the load for the rest of the game after Peterson went down. Toby had a career game with 76 yards on 22 carries and his 1st career TD run. Congrats to Toby, I hope there are many more to come.

Favre managed the game and was good enough not to lose this game. 15-23 passing for 176 yards. Favre also ran for 10 yards that is correct a 10 yard game by grandpa. I thought he was going to die right there. I do not want to see to many of those plays.

The defense did a good job keeping the 'Skins in check in this game. Giving up 1 TD drive the other 2 were FGs. The defense sacked McNabb 4 times and intercepted him in the red zone.The defense for the most part shut down the 'Skins.The Redskins were not able to do much on the ground today due to the Viking front front dominating the "Skins line.  I am so happy to see the Vikes getting a WIN and the Packers getting a LOSE.

It sure is a great week to be a Vikings fan..SKOL VIKINGS!!!!!!

Down In The Dumps

After the game yesterday, the Vikes got dominated on their own turf against the Packers in a 31-3 loss. The Vikes are looking worse and worse in each week this season. This was the game that the Vikes as a team had finally hit rock bottom. The Vikes were dominated from the 2nd quarter until the final seconds in the 4th quarter.

The defense had no answers for the pass and that is all the packer had to do to run all over field on the Vikes. After this hilarious display of football that Brad Childress put together against the Packers.

It looks like the Favre magic is totally lost with 10 TD and 16 INTS this season. The only consistent on offense is Peterson 20 yards  from going over 1000 yards for his 4th season in 5 years.

With his loss now, I have to wear Packer crap for the rest of the week. What was I thinking the Vikes winning against the Packers.

Favre's Final Hurrah

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With the Vikings and Green Bay Packers are going to be facing off for the final time in the regular season tomorrow. In order for the Packers to keep pace with the Bears they need to win this Sunday, because the Monster of the Midway won on Thursday Night Football 16-0. 

With all the pressure on the Packers this weekend and the Vikings season going to down the tubes(currently), I am staying optimistic until they are mathematically eliminated from the postseason. The Packers do not seem to be to worried about the Vikings passing game. All the attention is going to be to STOP PETERSON!!!! Well that is all that I have been hearing all week on the news out here.

I for one would not be shocked to see Fave have a HUGE game against his former team and even out the season series at 1 a piece. I also sounds like Sidney Rice is going to try to play as much as his hip will allow him on Sunday as well.Favre and the receivers this season have looked out of sync.Lets all hope that Rice and Favre have the same magic they had last season.  The question is Will Rice be used as a decoy??

On the defense side of the ball, the Vikings defense has been stout this season as it always is. The Vikes will need to stop Rodgers from torching the Viking DBs in this game. It seems that the weakness on defense has ALWAYS been the secondary. Can Allen and Co. get the pressure they need to get up front to get Rodgers and the receiver out of sync?

I hope that it is a GREAT Sunday for Viking fan and not so good for Packers fans...SKOL VIKINGS!!!

Rice May Sit Out 2010

With the chances of the Vikings to making the playoffs barely even flickering. The offense is NOTHING close to what they were last season. Sidney Rice was lighting it up last season with all the Favre bombs down the field.


Before the start of the 2010 season, the news came that Rice would be getting hip surgery on a hip that he injured in the NFC Championship game. After this news so many people asked why did you pull Favre and wait until the last minute. It has been obvious that the Vikes are not the same high fly offense that they were last season.


There is an article that caught my attention on Sidney Rice. There has been speculation that he may not return in the 2010 season in search of a new contract. Rice is in his final year of his contract after all. The way that he exploded last season was unreal. Sid the Kid might use his 2009 Pro Bowl stats as a bargaining chip for the contract.

With Rice have Drew Rosenhaus as his agent you never really know what he will advise his client(Rice) to do to get more money his is thick wallet.

Down In The Dumps

I am with Grant's Tomb after the 27-13 loss to the Bears yesterday. The Vikings as a team look pathetic and undisciplined in yesterdays game. The lone spark on offense Harvin 53 yard TD pass from Favre. Besides that play it look like a "Chinese Fire drill."



After 5 years under Chilly the Vikes have been consistent in something at least the inability to win road game.Chilly is 14-23 on the road. I just cannot believe the Vikes have lost 9 straight road games...geeez.

The hope the Vikes will make the postseason is long but gone. Technically, they are still in the hunt for the postseason. Realistically, the Vikes are miles behind teams like the Falcons or the Steelers. Until they can get some consistency then the same football will be expected from this lackluster football team. 

Vikes-Bears Ready For War

Can the Vikes accomplish two things  they have yet to do all season? Win on the road and win two games in a row. It sure will be interesting to see if the Vikes are able to accomplish this feat tomorrow.



The Vikes will try to win at Soldier Field tomorrow against the Bears. As any Viking fan would know that this place has been nothing, but difficult to be victorious at for the last 10 years. In that span the Vikes have had 1 win..that is correct. That win came at the hand of Peterson running over the Bears defense for 224 yards and 3 TDs. Still it was a CLOSE game.


Can the Vikes expose what the Bears really are frauds. The only legit team that the Bears have beat so far are the Packers. The other teams that Bears have been victorious against are as follows: Detroit (2-6), Dallas (1-7), Carolina (1-7) and Buffalo (0-8).

 Can this game be the one that the Vikes turn things around? Or will this be the turning point in the season to make a playoff push. The Vikes will need to play sound football in this game on both sides of the ball.



In that Arizona game....yes I know it was only Arizona. I saw some of that magic from Favre and the offense that was visible in 2009 on a weekly basis. This game is going to be a statement game for both teams. This will be a old fashion NFC North slugfest. The fans and media are not sure where the season is headed for either squad. This is a must win for either team.


In the end whomever can get the best pass rush on the QB will be victorious in this contest.

Vikings 27 Bears 19

SKOL VIKINGS!!!!!

Favre Watch 2010: Update

Brett Favre spoke not once, but twice this wee. By this much be some sort of a holiday this week to get this kind of coverage. Early this week, Favre told Al Jones of the Biloxi Sun-Herald that "I would love to go beat the Saints." It seems that Favre is workout out pretty regulary, like bike eight miles a day. When I saw that I was like holy crap, that is pretty good for a 40 year old. What is he doing getting ready for the 2011 Tour De France.

Everyone knows that Favre WANTS to repay the Saints a visit to what they did not him last season in the NFC Title Game. With the Saints defense trying to kill Favre with the remember me hit. I am sure that Favre will remember them alright. I have been among the many Viking bloggers that is so sure that Favre will be back in purple for Season number 20.

With this statement, everyone was so sure that he was undoubtedly coming back. He issued this statement to Al Jones again. It stated that he has no clue if he was coming back. He claims he would like to know. What does that mean? Is this the onset of a multipersonality disorder.
 It is more than likely that Favre has told the front office about his plans this season, the team as a whole does not know just yet.If Favre would have told the Vikes that he was coming back right away, I for one would have been kind of nervous.

So let the speculation continue for at least another month and half, it sure will be a fun ride.

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Explode Off The Line

With the Vikings training camp coming up later this week, the marquee battle on the offensive line will be between Ryan Cook and Phil Loadholt. Ryan Cook not living up to the expectations of the Vikings, so far in his short career on the right side of the line. He has been trying to make the transition from center in college to right tackle in the pro. So far, he has been struggling in making the adjustment to the position. He has been known for missing assignments and penalty after penalty.The Vikes this past draft, make the decision to draft Phil Loadholt in the 2^nd round offensive tackle out of the University of Oklahoma. Loadholt has a good explosion is hey with the Viking West Coast type offense. Loadholt has some trouble with quick rushers off the edge. I figure that Loadholt will win the position for right tackle as the season opens.

I believe that Ryan Cook should be moved over to the center position to give John Sullivan a run for his money. With the departure of Matt Birk to the Balitmore Ravens, the second year man, Sullivan has the position right now by default. He has never started a game in the NFL. Sure he has some completion, but nobody to really push him. With Cook excelling at the center position in college (All Montain West 1^st Team), now this would be a good position battle. Regardless, it is big shoes to fill with Matt Birk being the face of the Vikings for nearly a decade.

At Right Guard is Anthony Herrera, he started every game last season. He does what is asked of him and gets the job done. It seems that barring injury that he will be the Right Guard for the Vikes again this season. He earned a place on 2008 USA Today All-Joe Team that honors the hard-working and overlooked in the NFL.

On the left side of the line the Vikes have one of the best tackle guard tandems in the NFL right now (Steve Huchinson and Bryant McKinnie). There is nothing to worry about as long as they stay healthy and no bar fights. Both have been durable and deadly efficient. Count of the left side being intact for the season.

Centers

68 Cooper, Jon 6'2" 291 10/1/1986 0 Oklahoma

67 Garcia, Juan 6'3" 294 4/24/1984 0 Washington

65 Sullivan, John 6'4" 301 8/8/1985 2 Notre Dame

Guards

63 Daniels, Brian 6'4" 303 10/31/1984 2 Colorado

66 Urban, Nick 6'4" 309 4/22/1986 0 Winona State

64 Herrera, Anthony 6'2" 315 6/14/1980 6 Tennessee

76 Hutchinson, Steve 6'5" 313 11/1/1977 9 Michigan

78 Kemp, Andy 6'5" 315 3/12/1987 0 Wisconsin

Tackles

62 Cook, Ryan 6'6" 328 5/8/1983 4 New Mexico

75 Clark, Chris 6'5" 315 10/1/1985 1 Southern Mississippi

74 McKinnie, Bryant 6'8" 335 9/23/1979 8 Miami (Fla.)

79 Hicks, Artis 6'4" 335 11/28/1978 8 Memphis

60 Radovich, Drew 6'5" 305 6/20/1985 2 USC

71 Loadholt, Phil 6'8" 332 1/21/1986 0 Oklahoma

BOLD-denotes starters last season

Da Bears Coming to the Dome

With the Bears coming the the Dome and out of the playoff picture. They are going to try halt the Viking playoff hopes. Currently they hold the second wildcard spot. There are some keys that the Norsemen need to do to come out on tops against Da Bears.

1. Keep up the Pressure. With the defense constantly pressuring the QB ever since that Giants game. It gives an experienced QB a difficult time to pass the ball and figure out the defense. With Kyle Orton starting against the Vikes he will be having the Purple People in his face all game long.

2.Stopping the Run. This is something the Vikes have been able to do the past couple season. The main reason is they have the Williams Wrecking Crew(WWC). They need to stop whatever run the Bears do have. Maybe the WWC will get to their goal allowing 30 yards a game.

3. Run away. With AD coming off a difficult game against the 49ers. He is out to punish so defense. Sadly to say for Bears fans. It will more likely it will be against them. AD is averaging over 100 yards a game.This should a fun running game to watch.With Chester Taylor the other side of the 2 headed monster running attack they have. It gives defenses a heck of a time to prepare for 2 great running backs.

4. Manage it. With Tarvaris Jackson passing the ball with ease from the great play-action faking out the defenses focusing on stopping the Viking running game. In his second year he is doing great sustaining drives. Against the Bears he needs to keep up what he has been doing. Throwing the short pass and relying in his instincts.

In closing I think that the Vikings will win this game on Monday Night. Show the nation that they are a force to reckoned with.

The prediction:
Vikes 30
Bears 21
SKOL VIKINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vikes takedown Lions

The Vikes torched the Lions 42-10(most point in the Brad Childress era) at the Metrodome The Vikes were clicking on cylinders today. The Vikes first 5 possessions resulted in a touchdown. The Vikes were unbelievable the way that they played today.


AD is back

With Adrian Peterson back from his knee injury the 1st time. He did not skip a beat after he got warmed up. AD was going left, right and right through the Lion top 10 rush defense. He has only 15 carries 166 yards and 2 Tds(16,13).He has shown everyone that is one of the leagues most dynamic running backs.
Chester Taylor

He lost the starting job early this season, this does not stop him. He and AD are a great tandem of backs that Chilly possess. Taylor had 14 carries 70 yards 1TD(one the 1st drive).With both players getting around 15 carries each, this keeps him and AD fresh, together they give defenses a hell of a time to defense this running game. With him and AD this is the reason the Vikes have the best running game in the league.
T-Jack

With him healthy and confident the Vikings are getting a passing game. In the past 3 games he has had over 70% completion percentage.The more he plays the more he is improving before our eyes. With his stats today, he was 18-24 204 yards 2 tds 1 int. You can see that he is sustaining drives and making better decisions with the ball. He is bringing a more balanced attack for the defense to think about.He is showing us that maybe people were to quick to judge him and he could be the QB of the future.
Aundrae Allison

Double A had a great game today. He had shown us that he can run after the catch for a nice 35 yard gain from a short pass.Everyone else saw his sweet 103 yard return for the TD. After first, I was wondering what the hell is is doing just down it. After he came of the endzone, there was a nice running lane from him to go down the sideline. He went virtually untouched, Jason Hanson the kicker was the only Lion that had a chance of stopping the return for the TD. After this the momentum never went away from the Vikes.

Defense

The defense shows another dominating performance again in the past couple of weeks. The rush defense is still there with their strong line that OLs seem not to be able to move at all for most of the season. Something has been quite different about this defense as of late. Early in the season teams were able to pass on then with ease. Now the Offensive coordinators have had a difficulty pass as of late. The Vikes have a pretty good pair of young cornerbacks in Griffin and McCauley.These guys have been picking up the slack with Winfield battling a bad hamstring.

The Vikes have 4 games left all are pretty winnable.The Vikes are rolling on all cylinders at this point in time. SKOL VIKINGS!!!!!!!!