Dreams vs. Reality
Dream: Vikings stomp the Packers 42-7 as Christian Ponder throws for 350+ yards and 2 TDs to go along with Adrian Peterson running for 150+ yards and 3 TDs. On defense, Jared Allen goes completely nuts and racks up 3 sacks and a forced fumble for a TD.
Reality: The Vikings go into the Metrodump after finding out that there will be no new stadium. Donovan McNabb continues to throw the ball into the dirt and feels his back break as Clay Matthews eats him for lunch. Adrian Peterson rushes for about 75 yards and 1 TD and the Vikings secondary is picked apart by the Packer's run-away train of an offense to the tune of 43-10.
I played the game for 14 years and have coached for over 20. I know the difference between dreaming your team is better than they really are and facing the cold, hard facts that their season is tanking and the ONLY thing they will be able to do, is play the spoiler and cause a little chaos in another team's playoff hopes.
Dream:
Minnesota over Green Bay 42-7
Reality:
Green Bay over Minnesota 43-10
I do think though, Jared Allen is a beast. He saw so many double teams last night and backside protection, he was lucky to just get to QB the once. If the Vikings had a decent secondary and was able to provide good coverage, Cutler would have eaten Solider Field a few more times. As it is, the Vikings secondary has more holes in it than the Cheesehead Hats you wear.
Good luck next week and here is to hoping there are no serious injuries to either team!
~Val