Official @ Rollerdome Week Discussion

[ThunderDan]

Vikings run defense is still pretty good, giving up only 3.4 YPC. The pass defense though is giving up almost 300 YPG, with 14 TD's against and 7 INT's. If Packers can keep Allen off Arod's back, he should be good for 300 yards and 3 TD's, even with the depleted receiver corp.

I think those numbers are like the 2006 Pack. They had one of the top two run defenses because everyone threw on them and blew them out. No need to run when you can average 8+ yards per pass attempt.

[Pugger]

Well, looking at the QBs...you'd have to drop 20 points of IQ to leave GB for MIN. Maybe he had a concussion?

He was brainwashed.

[Pugger]

i think its a blowout

other than AP, that offense sucks, and their defense is even worse ranking 29th in points allowed per game (30.2) and 27th in yards allowed per game (391.2)

That defense made the Gmen look competent. We have to ride out the first quarter. The queens will be full of piss and vinegar right out of the gate. If we can show we can stop AP and get a 2 score lead that should take the wind out of their sails in one big hurry. We CANNOT turn the ball over, commit stupid penalties or give them a free TD on ST.

[Pugger]

I wonder if this means that Mikey will eschew the run altogether on Sunday night.

I hope not.

I wouldn't think he would with our depleted WR corps.

[Joemailman]

I wonder if this means that Mikey will eschew the run altogether on Sunday night.

I hope not.

I don't think he will. He seems pretty committed to the run with Lacy available. Cleveland had a pretty stout run defense, but the Packers still had 25 rushing attempts.

[Rastak]

That avatar looks like Ponder in the pocket.

OK Ponder has done well against the Pack...I am nervous about this game. I think we lose 35-24 with AP going off.

You will probably score 24 in the first quarter.

[Bossman641]

I'm concerned. With the full complement of receivers I wouldn't be worried but with this short-handed bunch I am. Viking return game is strong and AP always runs like a man possessed against us.

[MadScientist]

You will probably score 24 in the first quarter.

C'mon Ras, where's your homeristic optimism? We need it around here so we can turn our focus to why the Pack should win instead of how they could loose. At least you should try to say that the performance Monday night was just to lull the Packers into a false sense of security going into this game.

[3irty1]

I'll conservatively say this game makes the red zone channel unwatchable for the whole nation.

70 - 0 Packers

[Joemailman]

70 - 0 Packers

I was thinking that, but I'm afraid Packers coverage units get worn out from having to cover so many kickoffs. Vikings get a big return late.

70-7.

[red]

That defense made the Gmen look competent. We have to ride out the first quarter. The queens will be full of piss and vinegar right out of the gate. If we can show we can stop AP and get a 2 score lead that should take the wind out of their sails in one big hurry. We CANNOT turn the ball over, commit stupid penalties or give them a free TD on ST.

i agree

go on the attack early and put them behind. take the ball out of petersons hands and make ponder throw and try and play catch up

[KYPack]

i agree

go on the attack early and put them behind. take the ball out of petersons hands and make ponder throw and try and play catch up

AP didn't practice today.

Hammy.

[HarveyWallbangers]

AP didn't practice today.

Hammy.

Apparently, it's just a bruise and he's played the last several weeks with it. I don't expect it to put him down like hammy injuries do to the Packers.

[red]

yeah, other teams players can still play with hammy injuries

we're the only ones that think it is an IR-able offense

[run pMc]

Vikings run defense is still pretty good, giving up only 3.4 YPC. The pass defense though is giving up almost 300 YPG, with 14 TD's against and 7 INT's. If Packers can keep Allen off Arod's back, he should be good for 300 yards and 3 TD's, even with the depleted receiver corp.

The Vikings have also played some teams that aren't very good running the ball -- CLE right after the Richardson trade, the Giants pulled Peyton Hillis off the couch, PIT fell behind and had to throw. They played OK against Carolina, but Reggie Bush and Matt Forte had decent games against them. I'm thinking if M3 sticks with the run he'll have success with Lacy. I also think he'll give Starks some snaps as well, and if they average 4 ypc that Viking defense will be tired in the 4Q. They've consistently lost in the TOP column.
(As an aside, I wonder if Franklin's quickness will translate better on the Dome's turf.)

I'm with those who think GB needs to survive the 1Q and not make any big mistakes. Ponder will be playing with a lot of motivation and nothing to lose, and Peterson will be Peterson.
Still, GB has Rodgers, and GB's run defense is improved, so this feels like a 24-21 game to me.