I just saw the line right now as Minny - 3..
I am a homer and I am definitely leaning towards the VIKES for several reasons. I will try to be objective as hell.
#1. Green Bay has been shredded vs the run the past 2 weeks and the Vikings O - Line presents a major mismatch in this one. I know the running game was not at its best today but Green Bay's front 7 doesn't even come close to San Fran's. AP should run at will.
#2. Green Bay's O- Line vs. Minnesota's front 7 is also a major mismatch in favor of the Vikes. Rodgers is going to need some sort of running game or he will be in trouble out there. Last year at the dome Rodgers was running for his life. The score was close but the VIkes dominated the game. Old man Frerotte and Special teams kept GB in the game.
#3. If the Vikings are able to run the ball effectively the Pack's secondary at the safety level is lacking. You already have Old Corners trying to cover speedy guys like Harvin and Rice.. A good Vikings running game and the VIkes can let those guys loose.
#4 The intangible DOME.. It's not as daunting as it once was but the place will be going NUTS.. No cow bells though, jerzeejock.
On the flip side..
#1. The Vikes special teams scare the shit out of me. They always allow something.. Today they allowed a blocked FG right before half go back for a TD, instead of a 9 pt lead, they were down at half. Although they did get a STs kick return for a TD, I see Green Bay needing a good special team effort and they seem to do that against the VIkes frequently.
#2. Will Favre be too hyped up in this game? I can see him being a little bit wild to start. So my words of advice for the Vikes are to RUN RUN RUN.
#3. The Vikings have struggled against the blitz this year and I expect to see a lot of Blitzing from that Packer D. Can the Pack cause a few turn overs in this one?
#4. The Packers have been most successful against the Vikes running a spread offense and if they come into the Dome with it, it will scare the hell out of me. The spread could help against the pass rush with quick drop back throws..
#5. The Flat factor.. Vikes just won on a last second play (NUTS) Will they have a let down? I could see if it was the following week going into St. Louis, but with the Pack coming to town, I am sure they will be center and focused for this one.
All in all the Packs blitzing and potential big play offense scare me but I think the VIkes wear them down on both sides of the ball../
VIKES 27 Pack 17
Hope that wasn't too biased..
I am a homer and I am definitely leaning towards the VIKES for several reasons. I will try to be objective as hell.
#1. Green Bay has been shredded vs the run the past 2 weeks and the Vikings O - Line presents a major mismatch in this one. I know the running game was not at its best today but Green Bay's front 7 doesn't even come close to San Fran's. AP should run at will.
#2. Green Bay's O- Line vs. Minnesota's front 7 is also a major mismatch in favor of the Vikes. Rodgers is going to need some sort of running game or he will be in trouble out there. Last year at the dome Rodgers was running for his life. The score was close but the VIkes dominated the game. Old man Frerotte and Special teams kept GB in the game.
#3. If the Vikings are able to run the ball effectively the Pack's secondary at the safety level is lacking. You already have Old Corners trying to cover speedy guys like Harvin and Rice.. A good Vikings running game and the VIkes can let those guys loose.
#4 The intangible DOME.. It's not as daunting as it once was but the place will be going NUTS.. No cow bells though, jerzeejock.
On the flip side..
#1. The Vikes special teams scare the shit out of me. They always allow something.. Today they allowed a blocked FG right before half go back for a TD, instead of a 9 pt lead, they were down at half. Although they did get a STs kick return for a TD, I see Green Bay needing a good special team effort and they seem to do that against the VIkes frequently.
#2. Will Favre be too hyped up in this game? I can see him being a little bit wild to start. So my words of advice for the Vikes are to RUN RUN RUN.
#3. The Vikings have struggled against the blitz this year and I expect to see a lot of Blitzing from that Packer D. Can the Pack cause a few turn overs in this one?
#4. The Packers have been most successful against the Vikes running a spread offense and if they come into the Dome with it, it will scare the hell out of me. The spread could help against the pass rush with quick drop back throws..
#5. The Flat factor.. Vikes just won on a last second play (NUTS) Will they have a let down? I could see if it was the following week going into St. Louis, but with the Pack coming to town, I am sure they will be center and focused for this one.
All in all the Packs blitzing and potential big play offense scare me but I think the VIkes wear them down on both sides of the ball../
VIKES 27 Pack 17
Hope that wasn't too biased..
