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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hauschild" data-source="post: 251058" data-attributes="member: 1638">Minny's defense isn't nearly as good as last season.  The Vikings have a vanilla scheme and poorer pass protection than Green Bay.  If Minnesota can run the ball at will, they will win.  If they cannot, it could get ugly early.Also, if Brett feels like he has to "match" Aaron Rodgers TD throw for TD throw, and begins checking out of running plays, then it could get ugly.  I expect Brett realizes the Green Bay's passing attack is far superior to what Minnesota can offer.  It is the meeting of two completely different types of team schemes - couldn't be more opposite.I don't see how Green Bay doesn't win handily - unless Chilly really hasn't opened the offense up yet, which I don't believe is the case.  I feel the Minnesota offense doesn't have the WR's to "open" it up.I remember the first game Brett played against his former coach Holmgren in 1999 at home against Seattle.  He pressed and played terribly - posting a 27 QB rating and Green Bay got hammered 27-7.  If Brett comes into this game with that mindset, it'll be real ugly.Also, if Minnesota wins, they're looking at 5-0 after St Louis, but then face Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Green Bay, which could make them 5-3.  Should they lose to Green Bay on Monday, the potential for 5-4 is more realistic.  It will be interesting.</blockquote>

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