The Vikings seem to be finding an identity as a
physical team. Mike Zimmer wants this
group to simply beat up whoever lines up as the signal caller across from his front
seven. One week later, I’m willing to
bet Phillip Rivers is still feeling the sting from the Vikings-Chargers game.
I did not see a blowout coming. San Diego is a solid team, and I think we’ll
continue to see that throughout the rest of the season. Of course, on the other hand, maybe this means
the Vikings are a solid team, too.
Do we dare buy into the hype? I mean, it was only three short weeks ago
that the Vikings lost 20-3 in the latest prime time game to forget. Now, however, the Vikings look like a
completely different team after a pair of solid victories at home. The big test approaches; a late afternoon
contest in Denver against one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Yes, Peyton Manning is several years older
than the last time the Vikings faced him, but he is (to borrow a phrase) quarterback
immortality.
I don’t expect the Vikings to win this game on the
road, but if things continue to progress the way they have, look for Minnesota
to play the Broncos close. It will be
interesting to see if either Peyton Manning, one of the best final-drive QBs in
the history of this sport will get to lead one, or if the Broncos will leave
too much time for Teddy.
Or, it could be an embarrassing beatdown for the
Vikings, who will be thin at receiver.
But, I don’t like to think like that.
Here’s to a hopeful 3-1 start. If
the Vikings can beat Denver, I think it’s okay to get on the Skol Train.
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