So, the spread for this game is 0.1 points. No exaggeration. Literally 1% of a single point. Can't get any closer than that.
The Vikes have been the most surprising team in the NFC, coming out of nowhere to overtake the collapsing Green Bay Packers in the NFC North. Teddy Bridgewater is good, Adrian Peterson is one of the GOATS, and they have a strong defensive unit, if a bit inconsistent at times.
But, while I respect the kind of football the Vikes are playing, every day this week is Russell Wilson Day:
Flabby and sick opposing defenses aside - Wilson has, all of a sudden, went to having the worst season of his career playing behind a line with ZERO pass pro ability, to being on his way to having his best season as a pocket passer. The offensive line has made great strides since the game against the Cowboys, especially with the change at center (NOTE: Drew Norwak - the starting center through 8 games this season - has not only been demoted for Patrick Lewis, but has been outright cut, clearing waivers on the way to free agency. Tom Cable gonna hold that L for a while).
The defense has some issues in the secondary. The outside cornerback spots have been playing well. DeShawn Shead had a couple down moments, but was able to make plays on the ball against the Steelers (something Cary Williams can't do). And Richard Sherman, GOODNESS. Shutting down Antonio Brown like that... one of the biggest criticisms against Sherm was the fact that he mainly stayed to one side of the field. Welp, this season he's been asked to shadow #1 receiving options, and outside of all his dropped picks, he's been having a great season. The linebackers are also playing as expected, with KJ Wright of all people having the best season.
The major weaknesses are the safeties. Earl Thomas is the best safety in the league, but too often in these losses, he's found himself out of position and missing tackles too many times to count. And don't even get me started on Kam Chancellor. He's playing like he's still in training camp - that futile holdout has been detrimental, for sure.
I can't call a score to this game. Too close. I just hope that we can continue this upward trend on the road.
The Vikes have been the most surprising team in the NFC, coming out of nowhere to overtake the collapsing Green Bay Packers in the NFC North. Teddy Bridgewater is good, Adrian Peterson is one of the GOATS, and they have a strong defensive unit, if a bit inconsistent at times.
But, while I respect the kind of football the Vikes are playing, every day this week is Russell Wilson Day:
Originally posted by Sheil Kapadia, ESPN Writer
The defense has some issues in the secondary. The outside cornerback spots have been playing well. DeShawn Shead had a couple down moments, but was able to make plays on the ball against the Steelers (something Cary Williams can't do). And Richard Sherman, GOODNESS. Shutting down Antonio Brown like that... one of the biggest criticisms against Sherm was the fact that he mainly stayed to one side of the field. Welp, this season he's been asked to shadow #1 receiving options, and outside of all his dropped picks, he's been having a great season. The linebackers are also playing as expected, with KJ Wright of all people having the best season.
The major weaknesses are the safeties. Earl Thomas is the best safety in the league, but too often in these losses, he's found himself out of position and missing tackles too many times to count. And don't even get me started on Kam Chancellor. He's playing like he's still in training camp - that futile holdout has been detrimental, for sure.
I can't call a score to this game. Too close. I just hope that we can continue this upward trend on the road.
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