Keys to beating the Vikes

we have to stop the run. plain and simple. right now, Jackson is not an nfl quality quarterback. and our defense needs to be real physical with Petersen. because their coach will run him, and run him some more. and Al Saunders has done a tremendous job the last couple of weeks with the play calling. in the dome, against the good vikes run defense, i look for collins to have a very good game

We will need a huge game out of HB Blades

I think you mean Vikes, not Viks

I agree w/those that say pass first. We'll nickel & dime our way down the field w/screens & short stuff underneath. Make those guys run east - west & wear them out.

On D it will be intersting to see how much GW is willing to stack the box. That's what everyone does v. the vikes cause their air game is lacking.

I really feel we should win this game, we are the veteran team & will make the tough plays that are needed.

Actually, I think the key to the game is simpler: just want it more. If there's one difference between the Skins of the last 2 weeks and the previous four, it was that the Skins were hungry and played with attitude. It has been as though they're looking to take out their frustrations on whoever happens to have the misfortune to me in the field against them. Smash Peterson and Jackson in the mouth a few times; they are young, inexperienced, and will fold.

Actually, I think the key to the game is simpler: just want it more. If there's one difference between the Skins of the last 2 weeks and the previous four, it was that the Skins were hungry and played with attitude. It has been as though they're looking to take out their frustrations on whoever happens to have the misfortune to me in the field against them. Smash Peterson and Jackson in the mouth a few times; they are young, inexperienced, and will fold.

yeah, we're the vet team & should be able to dictate the terms.

I think you mean Vikes, not Viks

I refer to them as Vi-not-queens!

we have to stop the run. plain and simple. right now, Jackson is not an nfl quality quarterback. and our defense needs to be real physical with Petersen. because their coach will run him, and run him some more. and Al Saunders has done a tremendous job the last couple of weeks with the play calling. in the dome, against the good vikes run defense, i look for collins to have a very good game

This is EXACTLY the key. I saw on some show (can't remember which one) in where, if you STICK AP early in the game (I don't know what a 'stick' is described, but imagine a Sean Taylor hit) his yards per carry after that are something like 2.0 or less.

It was a crazy stat, and they showed examples of people hitting him hard. He just gets frustrated and stops running hard.

This is EXACTLY the key. I saw on some show (can't remember which one) in where, if you STICK AP early in the game (I don't know what a 'stick' is described, but imagine a Sean Taylor hit) his yards per carry after that are something like 2.0 or less.

It was a crazy stat, and they showed examples of people hitting him hard. He just gets frustrated and stops running hard.


well Landry has something for him!

Stop the run and load the box and the skins will do well.

Yeah I agree we need to pass to win. I don't see much running room against the Vikings. Collins and the receivers are going to need to have a big day to help open things up.

Matty I think you nailed it on this one - according to NFL.com the Vikings are #32 (dead last) against the pass and #1 against the run.
NFL Stats: by Team Category (http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=2&statisticCategory=TEAM_PASSING&conference=ALL&role=OPP&season=&seasonType=REG)

Plus I heard reports that Antoine Winfield may not play due to hamstring issues but I bet he makes an effort to get on the field Sunday because the playoffs are on the line.

1. Stop the Run (CT + AP -> Chasing Tacklers All Day).
2. Run the Ball (their two defensive tackles are starters on the pro bowl roster).