Don’t write off Peterson so soon. The play action in this game worked so well because of Peterson. I expect to see more of Peterson in the playoffs. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him top 100 yards in each of the playoff games. I am not suggesting the offense will run through him. It won’t but for play action to be truly effective, the threat needs to continue to be real.

I am still concerned about coaching and more specifically making in-game adjustments. I am also concerned about this team playing 4 quarters. It is unreasonable to believe they will blow out teams in the playoffs. The Vikings have been in multiple games this season where they just didn’t seem to have the energy on defense to finish the game strong (Bal, GB, CAR, Chi).

The defense in the 4th quarter is only as good as the offense. If this team makes a Super Bowl run, it will be the result of Favre controlling the clock and yes Peterson will be a part of that.

My projections:

NFC

Eagles over Dallas
(Sorry Dallas, the Eagles play best when their backs are up against the wall)

Arizona over Green Bay
(Green Bay is very good but they have given up a lot of yards and points in big games. This won’t be an exception)

Eagles over New Orleans
(New Orleans is basically the same team as last years 8-8 team. The quick strike offense puts too much pressure on a defense that has now been exposed. If they don’t get turnovers, they lose)

Minnesota over Arizona
(Of course, my allegiance prevails but so will the Vikings. This time around, the Vikings won’t be surprised)

Minnesota over Eagles
(When the Vikings are on, they are the better team. And, the dome and Favre will provide an advantage this time around.)

AFC
Jets over Cincinnati
(Neither of these teams are very good. Cincinnati just won’t be able to score enough on this defense. The only thing that could make this pick wrong would be the rookie qb throwing picks)

New England over Baltimore
(Even without Welker and an average defense, Brady will get this done)

Indianapolis over Jets
(Indy’s starters will play the whole game)

San Diego over New England
(Close game but San Diego wins)

Indianapolis over San Diego
(Peyton Manning even though he seems to struggle against San Diego)

Minnesota over Indianapolis
(Favre against Manning. What fun. The Vikings get their first Super Bowl win. Peterson rushes for over 100 yards. It wouldn’t surprise me to see a number of officiating calls go against the Vikings ala Goodell)

There you have it.

Must be done with football now, probably back to playing with dolls and tea parties for teddy bears.

Hope those mean ol’ toy bears don’t scare her too!

I think everyone sees this now too – no hard done either, they are still #2 seed with first-round bye.

It is a shame, however, they really had a shot at being the #1, at home all through playoffs – HUGE advantage, but I will gladly take this.

I guess you are right – even the homers that have been dissin’ Favre all year, ignoring the difference he has made are probably not foolish enough to proclaim that we should make AD the center of the offense again this year.

Pretending this is a “power running team” is LOL stooooooooooopid.