The streak lives on as the Vikings cannot get their first win on the road against the Colts. It was a frustrating day for Vikings fans.
The number of penalties that occurred during the game is concerning but more concerning was the timing of the penalties. The Vikings on the road with a chance to give a young Colts an 0-2 start actually turned out more Christmas present like from the Vikes to Colts. As a fan sitting at home and watching the self-destruction was so hard to take.
The win last week was so big and then today the setback can only be damaging if next week at home we do not see a better performance against the San Francisco 49ers.
The use of time management in the 4th quarter is head scratching. Today’s game was so similar to last week with the offense coming alive in the 4th quarter. The Vikings offense in the 4th quarter makes things look so easy, so why it can’t be like that the first three quarters of the game.
The Vikings had held the Colts to 1 yard in the 4th quarter until the last Colts drive. The credit goes to Andrew Luck and the Colts offense as they made the plays they had to.
It is only 2 games in so not time to panic but do wonder what it will take to get the team to score a touchdown early in the game.
The pass rush was so close to getting to Luck. I feel like milliseconds earlier and the team would get a much needed sack. Jared Allen and Brian Robinson were so close on several plays. It is just a matter of time. The effort is there, just no success yet.
I thought the touchdown right before the half as Luck connected with Reggie Wayne in the end zone was a huge heart breaker. It is 3rd and 3 with 14 seconds left in the half and then the touchdown. The first 2 games have had the same problem and that is trying to get off the field after stopping a third down. What a difference if this could have happened. It is too late now but what if the Colts would have kicked a field goal to make it 13-6. It is only a thought. These failed third down stops are just killing to watch.
The stats of Ponder in the first 2 games are amazing and you would not think they would be this good with the offense sputtering early and often. Week 1 he is 20-27 and a quarterback rating of 105 and Week 2 goes 27-35 with a rating of 114.6. You would not think we would be discussing the struggles of the offense with a quarterback who is throwing at a 76% clip.
I love this team and want them to do so well. They have so much potential just need a spark. Maybe a team like the 49ers team that is favored to go to the Super Bowl coming to Mall of America Field this young Vikings team can shock the world. The fans will have their backs as I can only imagine a loud crowd.
I am a Vikings fan and will be until the day I die. I will always find positives in a loss and today was easy. The play of Percy Harvin continues to amaze. He went over 100 yards in receiving with much of the yardage after the catch. I am so in hope the team gives him a much deserved extension. The team cannot afford to let a talent go after the season.
Blair Walsh continued to show his value. The 51 yard field goal right down the middle is so nice to see a Vikings kicker with consistency. The kickoffs were outstanding once again.
Tight End Kyle Rudolph came through big today and making the game tying touchdown catch. The touchdown by Stephen Burton was aided by Kyle Rudolph’s tip in the end zone with Burton making a very alert play.
The hustle by both defensive ends, Brian Robison and Jared Allen is appreciated and never gets old. I still feel even though the sack numbers are not there it is just a matter of time.
The no quitting by the offense especially in the 4th quarter sure makes the game fun to watch. It is week 2 with 2 games going down to the wire.
It would be nice to have started out 2-0 but 1-1 with some issues to work on. The team is young but I feel there is enough veteran presence to keep the faith. San Francisco will be tough but a win can be done.
Overall a frustrating loss in Indy but also appreciate a team that does not quit. Week 2 is over and now it is time for the team to watch film, learn, and move on with a huge home game coming up on Sunday September 23.
Thanks for reading
Purplestick
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