Webb Takes Flight on Tuesday Night

Joe Webb looked like the better of the two quarterbacks on the field, and one of the quarterbacks was MVP candidate Michael Vick. Webb looked solid  from start to finish and was able to lead the Vikings to a big win. Webb was able to lead the Vikings offense with his passing and with the use of his legs. Webb who ran a 4.4 in the forty yard dash coming out of college, Vick also ran a 4.4, had 6 rushes for 31 yards and one touchdown. This game was not all about Joe Webb though, the defense was able to keep constant pressure on Vick. The where able to force him to turn the ball over on three different occasions, 1 int and 2 fumbles. The Vikings also had two plays that should have been clear cut interceptions. The Vikings did a great job keeping Vick flustered and hitting him as often as he could. Winfield was able to come off the edge on a corner blitz and sack Vick on the second play of the game. After that hit Vick had a noticeable limp. He was
never the same for the rest of the game, he injured the leg that he has to plant and push off of every throw.
The game took a turn for the Vikings right before halftime. Winfield was able to come off the edge again on a corner blitz and sack Vick causing a fumble. He was able to pick the fumble up and ran it in for a touchdown. This was a much needed play for the Vikings. This gave the Vikings the momentum and the game was dominated by the Vikings ever since. The Second half started with a big 46 yard play down the field to Harvin. Harvin was able to make some key catches throughout the game and helped Webb to his first win as a starting NFL quarterback. The rest of the second half was all Vikings they were able to move the ball up and down the field with the help of Adrian Peterson running the ball for over 100 yards. Webb was the story of the night, and no pass was bigger than the 3rd and 11 pass to Harvin with 3 minutes left. With this pass The Vikings were able to keep possession and not give Vick and there potent offense a chance to come back. Webb will give the Vikings something to think about going into next season looking for there next quarterback. If he can play like this and keep improving he would fit in well with the Vikings.

Highlights of the Game.

Joe Webb- was able to lead the Vikings to a win in his first NFL start. He went 17 of 26 for 195 yards. He did not throw a touchdown, although one did get overturned, but he also did not have an interception. He had 6 rushes for 31 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown also was a big play in the game and gave the Vikings the edge from that point on.

Adrian Peterson- was able to run wild. The two extra days off, gave Peterson the extra time needed to heal his ankle. Peterson ran 22 times for 118 yards and looked like his old self. He also was able to get in for a short touchdown. Peterson did have his first fumble of the year. Peterson was able to do his part and run well to keep some of the pressure of the rookie Webb.

Antoine Winfield- played extremely well, he was able to get pressure on Vick and had that big play right before half that i mentioned earlier. He ended with 8 tackles on the night, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery and 1 touchdown.

Percy Harvin- seemed to make a big play every time he touched the ball whether it was a first down or a big 3rd down conversion Harvin made big plays throughout the game none bigger than the 46 yard bomb right out of halftime. he ended with 7 catches for 100 yards.

Eagles- the Eagles looked terrible, they did not look like the team that we have seen over the past months.

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