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Here we go - a critical divisional game that will give us a leg up in winning our division for the second straight year (and 5th of 7 years since the NFC North was formed). I don't put much stock in historical stats, but we have won five straight over them. We beat them opening week, but they've got a different look now.
The Vikings are surging since Ferotte took over. After losing their first two, they've won 4 of 6. Ferotte also had a big game last week, with 3 TD passes. Couple that with Peterson continuing to run well, and it will be a challenge containing their O (who'd a thought that?). I'm looking at Bigby as a difference maker helping contain the run, forcing the ball to the air.
Our pass D should be up to the task of containing Ferotte, however. He's thrown as many interceptions as TDs, and our secondary is not a good one to put the ball up against!
For our O, with Allen looking like he's going to be out, Rodgers should have a lot of time to throw the ball. The Vikings secondary is suspect, at best. Of course, they've got a vaunted DL even without him, but I don't see pressure coming from anywhere else. Grant had success against them in the past, we'll see if he can do it again.
An area to look for us to do well is punt returns, on both sides of the ball The Vikings have been allowing 16.5yds/return, and averaging 4.6yds. I don't want to hear another complaint about Stock!
The Vikings coverage units have been among the worst in the NFL, so look for Blackmon to make his presence felt.
As a side note, Driver is set to break a record this week-end. He is currently tied with Sterling Sharp for consecutive games with a reception, at 103!
And for all the professed clapping hand lovers:
The Vikings are surging since Ferotte took over. After losing their first two, they've won 4 of 6. Ferotte also had a big game last week, with 3 TD passes. Couple that with Peterson continuing to run well, and it will be a challenge containing their O (who'd a thought that?). I'm looking at Bigby as a difference maker helping contain the run, forcing the ball to the air.
Our pass D should be up to the task of containing Ferotte, however. He's thrown as many interceptions as TDs, and our secondary is not a good one to put the ball up against!
For our O, with Allen looking like he's going to be out, Rodgers should have a lot of time to throw the ball. The Vikings secondary is suspect, at best. Of course, they've got a vaunted DL even without him, but I don't see pressure coming from anywhere else. Grant had success against them in the past, we'll see if he can do it again.
An area to look for us to do well is punt returns, on both sides of the ball The Vikings have been allowing 16.5yds/return, and averaging 4.6yds. I don't want to hear another complaint about Stock!
The Vikings coverage units have been among the worst in the NFL, so look for Blackmon to make his presence felt.
As a side note, Driver is set to break a record this week-end. He is currently tied with Sterling Sharp for consecutive games with a reception, at 103!
And for all the professed clapping hand lovers:
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