defense

[Rastak]

The defense was #10 in points allowed after playing 3 of the top 10 offenses in the NFL. This week we gave up 16. I'd guess that we move up to about 8th in points allowed. Hopefully we can be around 5th by seasons end. I'd be happy with that, even if we're 15th in yards.

But you faced the "kickass offense" this week. You should have moved up further!

[b bulldog]

I see our D as solid but not great.

[RashanGary]

But you faced the "kickass offense" this week. You should have moved up further!

Peterson was outstanding. He might be the best back we played, but he's going to have to stay healthy. He is an oustanding player, Ras. IF it weren't for the injury concerns, he'd have been #1 in last years draft class IMO. The Vikes are going to win some games on that guys back.

[b bulldog]

Minny should beat the Lions and the Bears at home imo.

[RashanGary]

I left that game with a lot more respect for the Vikes than I had going in. There is no way they should be losing games with the way they run the ball and the way they play D. I would start Holcomb every game. He gives you guys a chance. He just needs to relax and play. He was too wound up and seemed rattled on every bad play.

[Rastak]

I left that game with a lot more respect for the Vikes than I had going in. There is no way they should be losing games with the way they run the ball and the way they play D. I would start Holcomb every game. He gives you guys a chance. He just needs to relax and play. He was too wound up and seemed rattled on every bad play.

I don't know.....he and T Jack are about the same. T Jack throws passes he shouldn't and Holcomb stands there like a statue. At least Jackson can run and has the potential to get better. Holcomb will never be better, well, maybe he'll get used to the "kickass" offense. They did just get him AFTER training camp.

[b bulldog]

The problem the Vikes have is that they need to decide whether Jackson is their guy since they will most likely have a higher pick this year and Jackson was a high pick last year.

[Rastak]

The problem the Vikes have is that they need to decide whether Jackson is their guy since they will most likely have a higher pick this year and Jackson was a high pick last year.

Agreed.

[cpk1994]

I left that game with a lot more respect for the Vikes than I had going in. There is no way they should be losing games with the way they run the ball and the way they play D. I would start Holcomb every game. He gives you guys a chance. He just needs to relax and play. He was too wound up and seemed rattled on every bad play.

It is kind of hard for Holcumb to get relaxed when his $100 Million line = 5 turnstiles in pass pro and he has at least on guy constantly in his face. Kampman absolutely owned both tackles.

[Rastak]

I left that game with a lot more respect for the Vikes than I had going in. There is no way they should be losing games with the way they run the ball and the way they play D. I would start Holcomb every game. He gives you guys a chance. He just needs to relax and play. He was too wound up and seemed rattled on every bad play.

It is kind of hard for Holcumb to get relaxed when his $100 Million line = 5 turnstiles in pass pro and he has at least on guy constantly in his face. Kampman absolutely owned both tackles.

McKinnie was barfing all game...had an IV at half time due to illness then left the game. That having been said, I thought Green Bay did a good job getting pressure. Minnesota did on occasion but not consistently enough.

Packers did the better job there and it was pretty important.

[RashanGary]

After today, these are the top defenses as far as points allowed.

Bucaneers - 11.0
Jaguars - 11.3
Patriots - 11.7
Steelers - 11.8
Seattle - 13.3
Vikings - 14.8
Titans - 15.3
Redskins - 16.3
KC/Packers - 16.5

We're tied for 9th/10th right now.

I'm hoping to climb up into the top 5 by seasons end. I can see the Jags, Pats and Vikes there at the end. Hopefully we're there with them.

[Cheesehead Craig]

There certainly were breakdowns by the run D today. Given it was the first week this has happened and by a very good run offense, I'm not too concerned.

I'm more worried about Bush in pass coverage. Blech.