The Minnesota Vikings shocked the nation and beat San Francisco last Sunday. There were many Vikings believers I had talked to that knew it could happen. This team can look so good at home. The last time I remember the team looking so good at home would be the playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009-2010 season.
The Vikings find themselves tied with the Chicago Bears for first place in the NFC North. It was just last season with the Vikings winning one game all year at home and now this season they are 2-0. What a strange season. It is great for Vikings fans but leaves a few scratching their heads and did not see it coming.
It is early and too soon to get over excited but it is a start and a great one at that. The team showed last Sunday what it is capable of. The addition of Jerome Simpson will be something to keep an eye on. I know I saw many nicely thrown deep connections from Ponder to Simpson in Mankato.
Let’s take a moment and step away from the Vikings and look around the league. In the AFC the last time New England Patriots were under .500 was in 2003. The Patriots currently are 1-2 after suffering a Sunday night loss to Baltimore Ravens after leading late in the 4th quarter 30-21 and ended up losing 31-30. The other team struggling and seemingly every year a playoff team, the Pittsburgh Steelers are also 1-2. Houston Texans 3 weeks into the season look to be the team to beat thus far starting out 3-0.
The NFC has 2 undefeated teams with Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals both 3-0. Atlanta does not surprise me, but Arizona considering the opening day backup for the Cardinals is now in charge. Kevin Kolb is playing well at quarterback and their defense is playing well. The progress will be something to watch. They surprisingly shut out the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Vikings host the Cardinals in a few weeks so we will keep an eye on this hot starting team.
The New Orleans Saints 0-3, who would have seen this coming? Washington Redskins in week 1 go into New Orleans and get the Redskins only win of their season so far. Week 2 Carolina Panthers beat New Orleans in Carolina. In thinking Carolina had looked good I thought the next week at home Carolina could beat the New York Giants on Thursday night football. The Giants destroyed the Panthers 36-7. Week 3 sees a winless Kansas City come into New Orleans. The Chiefs not only won, but came from way down on the road and beat the Saints in OT. Washington and Kansas City’s only win both on the road against the Saints. What has happened to this powerful Saints team? Is Sean Payton not being on the bench and coaching the big difference from a team who is used to winning and now cannot even win at home? The Super Bowl is in New Orleans this year.
The game on Monday night with Seattle and Green Bay was talked about so much Tuesday there is not much left to be said. All argument aside the bottom line is the Packers are 1-2 and tied for last.
The Vikings in first and the Pack in the cellar and again it is early but sure feels good to say.
Week 4 has New Orleans traveling to Green Bay. I cannot think of a better timed matchup with the NFL controversies. Green Bay’s controversial loss Monday night and now they host the New Orleans Saints. The controversial Saints and their bounty gate scandal ending with the loss of their coach for the year. What a time for the country to see this national game starting at 3:25. Which team wants it more? Can New Orleans really start 0-4 or the Pack lose a game at Lambeau.
The 49ers come in week one to Lambeau and take the Pack down something they have not dome since 1990. The Vikings two weeks later beat the 49ers convincingly. This season is crazy. but fun so hang on for the ride of our lives. It is so hard to make the weekly picks with all the upsets.
Next up: Fun facts about the Lions-Vikes game
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Purplestick
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