The Vikings playoff hopes might have just blown out the window, thanks to the Windy City. The Vikings have not been able to win on the road this year and they continued the trend Sunday in Chicago. The first drive the Vikings looked good driving the ball right down the field for a field goal. from that point on the offense looked stagnant to say the least. Peterson was getting hit by two Bears before he could even get back to the line. For having the best running back in the game you think the line, which has 2 probowlers on it, would be able to engage in the block and make a crease for Peterson. All he needs is a tiny crease, but that was not the case today. Aside from not run blocking very good, they cant keep a pocket, to provide Favre with some time to make a play. Favre is second this year for quarterback hits, that is something you don't want your 41 year old QB to go through. The Vikes lack of depth at the WR position was evident today. When you look out and see Baskett, Lewis, and Camirillo as the three WR on the field, you know it is not a good day. Brett Favre continued to throw more picks than touchdowns, granted they might not have all been his fault.
Where was the defensive intensity we saw at the end of the game last week? The Vikings were unable to get any pressure on Cutler and he was able to make play after play against the defense. Hussain Abdallah was able to have a career day making 2 interceptions, but that was not even close to enough to keep the Vikings in the game. The Bears have the worst third down convergence percentage in the league, but 3rd down after 3rd down they were able to convert. I don't understand how the Vikings have the same personnel as last year, but look like a completely different team.
Notes from the game
Percy Harvin was the standout on the offensive side of the ball once again, even though he was the only WR the Bears needed to worry about since Berrian and Rice were on the sideline in street clothes. He managed to fight through his migraine and ankle after not practicing at all this past week, and play in the game. He had 4 receptions for 64 yds and one TD. He left the game late when his ankle was rolled up under him on a kick return adding to the lack of depth at WR.
Peterson had zero room to run. He always breaks three tackles in the backfield to just to get back to the line of scrimmage.
Defensive line was able to get no pressure on Cutler all day. The defense as a whole was not able to make stops when they needed to which continues to be a trend for them all season.
Hussain Abdallah intercepted 2 passes from Cutler.
Full game highlights
What do you think about the game?
offensive line is lame excuse of pro players. Peterson must wonder what the H is going on. Chilly should have been given a parachute with no rip cord to pull on the flight home and opened the door see ya chilly! Hopefully Percy can heal up soon. Peterson could use more screen passes! Watching T-Wolves now 60-60 half time score go wolves!!
ReplyDeleteyes chilly must go, i dont know if the parachute idea would be ethical, but it would work. Peterson should be utilized more in the passing game and the run game. ---Beasley was on fire at the end of the first half, lets win this wolves.
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