The 4th quarter of the first 2 games for the Vikings has been amazing but as a fan would rather not have to wait and see the offense become effective as far as scoring wise.
The team moved the ball last week but unfortunately the end result was a Blair Walsh field goal. 3 points is better than 0 but in this league you just cannot try and outscore a team by field goals only. The team works hard to get 2 field goals and then one play by the opposing team scoring a touchdown you are now behind.
The 49ers defense did a great job of shutting down the Packers and Lions offense. The 49ers gave up one touchdown to Green Bay in the first 3 quarters of their game The Lions scored one touchdown all game. In 2011 the Packers averaged 35 per game and the Lions 30. It is kind of concerning with watching the Vikings struggle until the 4th quarter to see a team of this strength coming to town.
Christian Ponder will lead the offense with his NFL leading 75 percent completion rate. This will be a challenge of a lifetime to go up against such a fundamentally strong team.
The Vikings have an advantage over Green Bay and Detroit and that is the team has the best running back in football going. I watched both 49ers game and the team tackling that goes on is incredible. If the Vikings offense can open just a small hole Peterson can use his speed and strength to his advantage.
The other hope is to use Toby Gerhart and let him pound on the 49ers defenders. What a 1-2 punch AP and Gerhart.
My hope is Peterson and Gerhart will wear down the 49ers giving Ponder a chance to get some passes down field. The frustration level of not seeing many deep balls needs to change.
The other factor that comes in to play is the man that was signed as a free agent in the off season and that is tight end, John Carlson.
This team has got to figure out how to get Kyle Rudolph and John Carlson involved. The league has become tight end friendly. I watched in Mankato as Rudolph had some nice catches in the end zone in short distance. This is my hope and wish to have Ponder float the ball high and let Rudolph go get it. I was excited when Bill Musgrave came to Minnesota with his background in getting the tight end in use like he did in Atlanta. In a little over a year it just has not happened. It is not to late.
The disappointment by fans with the lack of a deep ball I do agree with. I sat every day in camp and watched Ponder look very good with his touch of a deep ball.
I just seemed to remember quarterback Randall Cunningham step back and throw it as far as he could and let Randy Moss go get it. There might be an occasional interception but at times it is as good as a punt.
The season is early and with one deep ball to any receiver would light this crowd up. I know I have read thoughts by other writers the Vikings receivers cannot get separation. Let’s just let it fly and just see how fast the young receivers are.
As good as the 49ers defense is one big play by the Vikings offense could get the 49ers reeling. I would be a liar if I did not admit the 49ers worry me.
The NFL knows about Percy Harvin and his incredible strength. I cannot wait to see the 49ers and how they will attempt to slow number 12 down. In my opinion the only one to shut down Harvin will be Harvin.
When is the last time a Vikings team had 2 players like Peterson and Harvin who look to punish defenders when they are running.
The offensive line will have their hands full with the 3-4 defense. The right side of the linebacker corp is unbelievable with Aldon Smith on the outside and Patrick Willis playing right inside linebacker in my opinion will be the 2 best we will face this season.
The Vikings need to play a perfect game with keep their wits and not taking any unnecessary penalties.
Some have said the team should be 0-2 but my heart and allegiance to the team believes the Vikings will be 2-1 after Sunday.
Thanks for reading
Purplestick
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