Week One didn’t go exactly how the Vikings wanted it to, but
in reality that can be said about literally half of the National Football
League. By now, last week’s matchup against the Detroit Lions has been analyzed
and overanalyzed by everyone and their brother; it’s time to move on.
The Vikings take on the Chicago Bears at noon (central) on
Sunday, you can catch that game on FOX. What do the Vikings need to do to beat
the Bears on Sunday?
Soften Forte
That’s a horrible music joke, but it gets the point across.
The Vikings got run over last week by the Lions’ new toy, Reggie Bush. If the
Vikings want to leave Soldier Field with a victory, they need to make sure that
Bears’ running back Matt Forte doesn’t do the same thing.
Ponder Power
Let’s face it; Ponder’s leash is getting short. Christian
Ponder has to show something soon for the Vikings or the starting QB job will
soon be handed off to backup Matt Cassel. It’s time for Ponder to open it up a
little bit.
Everything gets easier if you open up the offense. If Ponder
throws deep or at least throws some completions, it doesn’t allow the opposing
defense to stack the box so much against league MVP Adrian Peterson.
Open it up, Ponder. There is nothing to lose.
Close in on Cutler;
Field Marshal
Jay Cutler is a good quarterback, not great, but better than
Christian Ponder. The Vikings need to get into Cutler’s face. Every QB gets a
little jittery when they get pressure, Cutler is no different.
While doing that, the Vikings need to cover up Cutler’s
favorite target, Brandon Marshall. That’s the QB-WR combo to watch for the Bears,
Vikings fans wish they just had one for someone to focus on defending.
Absolutely Adrian
Adrian Peterson had a shot heard round the world with his
first touch of the season last week with a 78 yard TD… then he really didn’t do
anything else. His stats look good, but it wasn’t that impressive of a game for
Adrian Peterson. It wasn’t a MVP-like performance from the MVP.
The Vikings need AD/AP to get going and rolling.
If the Vikings’ season is a car, the quarterback play would
be the steering wheel, but Adrian Peterson is the engine of the vehicle.
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