What a fun game to watch even though the Vikings lost due to a fumble in the final minute when trying to drive down to tie or win the game.
The Vikings have a good team, not great, but good team this year. Their Defense is exciting to watch under Zimmer with lots of blitzes and pressure on the QB. Their secondary has improved a lot and their linebacking core is solid and full of emerging stars. You know the D plays well when they hold Peyton Manning to a 200 yard, 1 TD, 2 INT stat line.
The offense is solid, not great, but they can move the ball. With Peterson in the backfield, we should always have a competitive offense as long as the line blocks well, and Peterson can break one at anytime like he did today for 48 yards and a score when it was 4th and 1. Teddy is poised in the pocket and regularly gives us 250 yds, 1 TD performances. He throws the ball well and the WR are getting open frequently. We just need Teddy to start stepping up for another 50 yds and a 2nd Score... a solid 300 yds and 2 TDS every week plus a TD or 2 from the ground game plus a couple of field goals (if Walsh gets out of his own head and starts making them consistently again) and you got yourself a winning combination.
The bottom line is these Vikings are FUN TO WATCH. It reminds me of 2009 with Favre. They aren't as high powered but I haven't enjoyed them as much the past few years as I am this season. I find myself watching all of the game, instead of shutting it off at halftime to go do yardwork! I'm saving my yardwork until after the game.
Skol Vikings!
-The Enginerd
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