Vikes Look Impressive with Jackson

The Vikes had there most productive half of the season with T Jack leading the charge. I went to the game and i was able to see the vikes were going to use Joe Webb as their kick returner. Since i have been saying they need to use an athlete of his caliber i was excited, he was also the 4th WR. The game started out ugly for the home team. Favre through a interception on his first pass. On that same play he was knocked out of the game with an injury to his throwing shoulder. After Favre went down it was T Jack time. I was expecting them to keep Jackson on a leash, but he came out throwing bullets. Sidney Rice helped Jackson's cause by making two great touchdowns. The Vikings were moving the ball with ease in the first half and posted 31 first half points. Jackson made one mistake early by under throwing a out route and Florence, from the Bills, read it the whole way and returned it for 6. After Favre went down Webb went back to his bench duties, since he was the only back up to Jackson. He did look impressive though on his first kick return getting it out to the 38 yard line.

The Vikings Defense looked like a different squad out their. They were playing with an attitude. I could realy see the corners looking like they were playing more aggressive. The vikings were able to do something that they never do, force turnovers. The Vikes recovered four fumbles, two by Robison, and had one interception by Winfield.

The second half the Vikes just coasted to a victory. Jackson took a few shots and through two more picks, but looked the part keeping the offense moving for the most part. The second half consisted of many run plays and fewer pass plays as the Vikes were trying to run the clock down. Adrian Peterson had only 16 carries on his gimpy ankle and was still able to gash the Bills defense racking up 107 yards, and three touchdowns. Gearhart has looked more like an NFL running back the more the season goes on.

Highlights-

Jackson's first TD to Rice was a catch that is routine for Rice, but is a incomplete for 90 % of the rest of the NFL. Rice caught it one handed will keeping his feet in bounds while fighting off to Bills defenders.

Winfield made his first interception of the year and was able to put the Vikes in great field position, returning it back to the 4 yard line.

Four fumble recoveries were a huge part of the Vikings success today. The defense was able to rally arounf the Bills ball carriers and force fumbles.

Peterson had three touchdowns on the day with a gimpy ankle. His third touchdown was the most impressive as he was able to break loose for a 43 yard run.

WEBB was able to play, I am just excited to see the Vikings trying to use one of their better athletes. He had a 30 yard kick return to start off the game. and played one play at WR, but was used as a decoy.

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