Keys to beating the Vikes

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Originally Posted by GMScud

I agree with the first two. But not the third. I think Collins can easily have a 25+ pass attempt game in a dome against a team that has given up a lot of big passing plays and just lost their best corner in tonights game. Elements hurt both QBs last night. Collins had 24 attempts in the Bears game two weeks ago, didn't play the full game, and excelled.

Don't get me wrong, I'd rather pound the run, but as strong as the Vikes are against it, I think we'll have to pass first in this one. Pass to set up some OUTSIDE runs. No one gets anything up the middle against Minnesota and Williams & Williams. The last thing I want to see are 3 or 4 three-and-outs to start the game because we insist on running every single 1st and 2nd down.

I say we go for the throat from the get go with a crisp passing attack that will be at a premium indoors with all key pass catchers healthy. We want to get up early and force them to throw with Tavarius Jackson. If it plays out this way I think we could win, and maybe even win big.

He was 15 for 20 in the bears game and did not pass 24 times.

I think if we can slow down the Vikes running game and force them to throw some their QB (forgot his name) is young and will make some mistakes. Also if we could just run the ball enough to keep them up some we can beat them in the air. Last night was the first time I have seen the Vikes play and feel we can beat them if we can keep Peterson in check.