Are The Vikings For Real?

CrazyL · 12-04-2007, 07:13 PM

Since being blown out by the Packers, they've won three straight by 7, 31, and 32. They have the #1 ranked rush defense in the league, they do have the worst ranked pass defense but the past 3 games they have been improved.

Adrian Peterson is back in the line up, showing no signs of slowing down last week rushing for 116 & a pair of scores. Chester Taylor is great in that dual back combination. Not to mention, Tavaris Jacksons accuracy has improved going 45-58 the past 3 weeks with 3 TD's and only 2 interceptions.

At -9 this week, I think you have to give them a look against the 9ers. Frank Gore is their biggest offensive weapon, he'll struggle here and Trent Dilfer is nobody to rely on. The 49ers are 3-9, their season is just a formality now while the Vikings have a shot at 6-6 and are playing inspired.

hamburglar628 · 12-04-2007, 08:03 PM

TAKE THE VIKINGS -9. This is a must win game for the last playoff spot and Vikings have a solid defense. They will, of course, run all over the 49ers horrible defense.

Louisvillekid1 · 12-04-2007, 11:18 PM

Why not, they run the ball as good as anyone. AP is one of the best rookies i have ever seen play this game. Chester Taylor is a consistent player and could start for a ton of NFL teams. They stop the run also as good as anyone. They should be good.

Time is Money · 12-04-2007, 11:18 PM

run defense will force a team who cant pass to pass.... Vikings big

Sportsgirl · 12-05-2007, 08:14 AM

Vikings all the way.

jackpot269 · 12-05-2007, 08:37 AM

ok! i'm now on the vikes. Thanks & gl to everyone!!!

outdrawed · 12-05-2007, 09:59 AM

The Vikes have been real for quite some time. Their win-loss just didn't reflect it.

That being said. I'm not sure if they're real enough to win a game on the road by double digits more than 50% of the tiem.

CrazyL · 12-06-2007, 01:25 AM

I backed them last year against the 9ers in this spot, around the same month I believe. It was ugly, 9-3 game. This game should be different, glad you guys are on board. Would like to hear arguments for SF if anyone is not feeling the pick.

babytyger · 12-06-2007, 05:33 AM

I am playing the 49ers +8.5

Rollins08 · 12-06-2007, 06:54 AM

The are the most inconsistant team in the NFL other than the Lions, but the niners may be the worst. I'm taking the Vikings.

luciano · 12-06-2007, 08:53 AM

I think they are for real as long as they can stay in the lead, if they have to rely on Jackson to make a comeback with the passing game, I dont feel they will do well. When it's run first they are a real good squad. They remind me of some Steeler teams from the 90's when the QB's were average, ok...bad.

Their defense is awesome and if they can stick to the offensive gameplan, which is run the ball a lot and take few chances in the pass game, I like them.

I like them to win Straight up but probably wont bet the game because thats a lot of wood to be giving up for a 6-6 team on the road, no matter how bad the Niners are.

jrcaces · 12-06-2007, 11:32 AM

Vikings are going to crush the crappy 49ers -9 is a deal.

Mark Cuban · 12-06-2007, 12:41 PM

The Vikings are for real. A. Peterson is a machine.

bmac · 12-06-2007, 01:58 PM

I really think that having Peterson makes them for real

Seattle Slew · 12-06-2007, 02:21 PM

I can't back Minnesota as this big a road favorite. San Fran has played a lot of ugly, low scoring games and they should stay close. The Vikings this big a road favorite is questionable.

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Originally Posted by babytyger

I am playing the 49ers +8.5

Skidcom · 12-06-2007, 02:31 PM

The line is an overreaction to recent results.must take dog

Thomasha7 · 12-06-2007, 04:19 PM

Not Vikings fan. Maybe next year they will be for real. Not this year. You have to be well above 500 to be for real. IMO

Bet Locks Only · 12-06-2007, 04:22 PM

Vikings -9 all day! Just like ther Running back!