Minnesota is very underrated

[Joshmil53]

Yeah, they went 3-13 last year, but I think 8-10 of those games were decided by 7 or less points. They're the Lions of last year.

[Risen Star]

I think they'll fade away pretty quickly.

[mldardy]

Originally Posted by Risen Star

I think they'll fade away pretty quickly.

Yeah me too. They are better but let's face it they have gotten some breaks in some games and when they aren't getting those breaks later on in the season their talent alone won't be enough to win out. They also lost to the Colts. That to me is who the Vikings really are.

[8FOR!3]

They're as good as their QB. If Ponder plays well, they've got a chance to be a solid team this year.

[Lazyking]

I don't believe in them yet, but 7-3 before their bye is very likely.

[Sam I Am]

Ponder is playing very well. That is why they are winning. Team where continuously load up the box against Peterson. With Ponder playing well enough to exploit that in some cases, teams will balance out their defense and Ponders effectiveness will go down, but Petersons effectiveness should go up.

The issue at hand is will Ponder begin to throw INTs when they start planning defenses to stop what he is currently doing.

That all remains to be seen. The one thing that must continue is their defense. If that doesn't. They definitely will start sliding.

[Risen Star]

Originally Posted by mldardy

Yeah me too. They are better but let's face it they have gotten some breaks in some games and when they aren't getting those breaks later on in the season their talent alone won't be enough to win out. They also lost to the Colts. That to me is who the Vikings really are.

I just don't think the QB is ready. Nor am I a big believer in the head coach.

I could easily be wrong but I expect the Vikings to finish 6-10ish.

[Sarge]

Originally Posted by Risen Star

I think they'll fade away pretty quickly.

I dont think so. They have a solid D, solid running game, a top 10 WR (Harvin - who is underrated IMO), and a young QB playing very well. I agree with the OP, they are somewhat underrated.

[Joshmil53]

Originally Posted by Sarge

I dont think so. They have a solid D, solid running game, a top 10 WR (Harvin - who is underrated IMO), and a young QB playing very well. I agree with the OP, they are somewhat underrated.

Yeah, they could of easily had a 10+ win season last year.

[danielofthesaints]

Originally Posted by Joshmil53

Yeah, they went 3-13 last year, but I think 8-10 of those games were decided by 7 or less points. They're the Lions of last year.

It's 4 weeks into the season. Give it a few more weeks and then we can start to determine on how their track record for the first half of the season compares with teams from last year and on how they project into the 2nd half of the season.

[StarBoyz83]

ya they are suprising me. The lions on the other hand they are not that good!!!!

[bigdnlaca]

Their defense has a whole improved (including the secondary).

Percy Harvin has always been a playmaker for the team.

They are winning by defense, special teams, and taking care of the ball.

The offense is still a work in progress.

[Tezz]

Its on the D and special teams to continually play well if they are to remain in the hunt. The Vikings can heavily lean on Harvin and AP to make the offense competitive, while Christian Ponder grows.

[CowboysFanSince88]

Originally Posted by Joshmil53

Yeah, they went 3-13 last year, but I think 8-10 of those games were decided by 7 or less points. They're the Lions of last year.

Need to see more, not sold yet. talk to me after Halloween

[Fastphilly]

I was really surprised to see them beat my 49ers a couple weeks ago. Ponder was able to extend plays with his legs and find open guys in a crummy Niners zone defence (They usually play man). Their defence is formidable. After they went into Detroit and spanked them the loss doesn't sting as much..lol!!