Well I was pretty off on my prediction for the game. Minnesota came to play and they really didn’t allow Green Bay to find any kind of constant rhythm. The offensive line gave Brett the time he needed and Adrian Peterson did what he does every time he plays. He is without a doubt the best pure runner in the league.
I think what suprised me the most was how well Minnesotas senconday stayed together when they needed to. I don’t think they played great but in the fourth quarter I thought they stepped it up. There were times Rodgers had some time to make a throw or he scrambled to give himself some more time, but he didn’t seem to be able to find an open receiver. The 52 rushing yards Rodgers picked up were a direct result of the coverage downfield being pretty good.
Minnesota did a great job too of responding when Green Bay was starting to get something going. Some teams would have buckled under that kind of pressure, being on the road and all the other factors that made that game so important. The Vikings were able to get back on track when they wavered a little bit, just like they did against Baltimore a few weeks ago. That’s the sign of a good football team for sure.
Green Bay needs to step back and take a look at where they’re at right now. I don’t discredit Minnesota but there were times where they just seemed to shoot themselves in the foot. The best it’s looking for them at this stage of the season is a wildcard spot. That’s gonna be tought when you look at what’s going on in the NFC East right now as well as the NFC South, especially if Atlanta can find a way to beat New Orleans tonight.
The Packers need to find an identiity. I really couldn’t figure out what their plan was yesterday offensively. They got into a rhythm at times but it didn’t last. Sometimes they seem like they want to establish a running game and then they give up on it right away. If they can’t get it figured out I don’t like their playoff chances. As for the Vikings, they look like they’re right up there with the Saints in the NFC. I’d bet on them to be in the Super Bowl representing the NFC. So far though my predictions don’t seem to hold too much weight.
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Hey TJ…….your breakdown of the Viking – Packer game was on the money, but your prediction of the Vikings getting to Super Bowl 44 is really premature. They have all the pieces to get there but it all hinges on “Favre” and his arm holding up and him staying healthy.
Up until last nights game I would have bet big bucks that the Saints were a shoe-in for the NFC but Atlanta gave them all they could handle. If it weren’t for a few big plays by the Saints defence they would have lost. I put Atlanta right up there with the top 3 or 4 in the NFC, their running game is downright scarry !
What’s your take on next Monday night …….Steelers vs Broncos ???