"Peterson to kill Packers." - You hear that D?

[3irty1]

After the past couple of games, I don't think anyone disputes AP's talent, and ability to get it done.

However, the jury is still out on if he can survive with his upright running style. Was this injury related to that, or just a fluke? Did Harris hit him low, or was he running high.

I guess time will tell. I don't like the idea of playing against him twice a year for the next 10 either, but I'm not so sure we'll have to.

Harris hit him at the knees but this doesn't seem to be the kind of injury that will have lasting effects.

I bet he'll be fine. His clone Eric Dickerson was.

[gbpackfan]

Blitzing Favre is sort of a "damned if you do/damned if you don't" sort of thing. Favre is one of the better QBs in the league at getting passes out quick, and plays in an offense designed to do this. But at the same time, if you stand back there and leave him unmolested he'll pick apart the defense. Peyton Manning is the same way.

I think the Vikings game plan was "drop a hojillion guys into coverage and dare the Packers to run the ball" (like the Redskins did, somewhat successfully), the problem being that Green Bay was able to run against that and the defensive gameplan never really recovered or adjusted.

I agree it's a tough pill to swallow with Brett. Blitz and he'll kill you, don't and he'll pick you apart. However, I would blitz. You just can't let him stand back there with all day to throw. But what the hell do I know. I'm just glad Favre is on our team.

[gbpackfan]

Well, I guess the D was listening. And I think the Packers D did a GREAT job with AP. AP is damn, damn good. You can see the burst and the power. Seeing him live was actually pretty cool. I never want the special ones to beat the Packers (duh), but it's always a thrill to see them up close and in person. I think guys like AP and LT set new standards for what's acceptable. 45 yards into the 3rd quarter was EXCELLENT WORK! If he would have had 125 yards I would have found that acceptable. As long as he didn't have 3 TDs. It's like opposing teams saying it is only acceptable if they hold Favre to under 200 yards passing. Favre is going to get his yards, period. AP is going to get his, period. But the D had to take notice of all the press and hit the field with something to prove.

[gbgary]

practicing this week. i think he's eyeing on the Packers game as his comeback game.

[KYPack]

Woaa. This is a cool bump, GBG.

[pbmax]

In a way I hope they don't hear about this. I don't think getting hyped up is going to help them stop Peterson. The key, in my opinion, is playing discipline football. If we do that we have a chance to contain him. He's going to get his yards. If we play discipline football we can keep him around 100. If we get all hyped up trying to prove something, we're going to over run him and that's when he'll gouge us for the big one. It only takes one mistake with him. But if everyone takes care of their responsibilities, he won't kill us and we should win the game.

Where the hell has Fred's Slacks gone?

And Merlin?

[gbgary]

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Adrian Peterson returned to #Vikings practice today with hopes of returning Christmas Eve at Lambeau vs. #Packers

[Maxie the Taxi]

"D" better focus on Jordan Howard this week. They guy can bring it.

[Fritz]

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Can't you just see that F*#!3r coming back and rushing for 200+ yards to break the Packers' backs and crush their playoff dreams. Uuuuggghhhh.

[RashanGary]

Blitzing Favre is sort of a "damned if you do/damned if you don't" sort of thing. Favre is one of the better QBs in the league at getting passes out quick, and plays in an offense designed to do this. But at the same time, if you stand back there and leave him unmolested he'll pick apart the defense. Peyton Manning is the same way.

I think the Vikings game plan was "drop a hojillion guys into coverage and dare the Packers to run the ball" (like the Redskins did, somewhat successfully), the problem being that Green Bay was able to run against that and the defensive gameplan never really recovered or adjusted.

I miss this. Favre was good, even old!

[ThunderDan]

Can't you just see that F*#!3r coming back and rushing for 200+ yards to break the Packers' backs and crush their playoff dreams. Uuuuggghhhh.

Or he comes back and we knock him out twice during the same season!

[gbgary]

Can't you just see that F*#!3r coming back and rushing for 200+ yards to break the Packers' backs and crush their playoff dreams. Uuuuggghhhh.

that would be just our luck. but you know...maybe our bad luck is over for the year.



did i just say that out loud?