Vikings at Seahawks preseason week 2: 5 things to watch for
By Adam Carlson
#5: Getting off to a fast start
Whether it is offense, defense, or special teams, the coaches and players of the Minnesota Vikings always talk about getting off to a quick start so they can control the tempo of the football game.
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That wasn’t the case against the Bengals last week. In fact, the team was only able to muster 1 total yard of offense in the first quarter and were a missed field goal away from a 0-3 disadvantage.
In today’s NFL, recovering from a brutal first quarter is very difficult. If the opposing team gets too much of a lead or has established the pace of the game, teams can fall into the mental frustration and physical exhaustion of that style of play.
Minnesota will need to take the bull by the horns against a familiar Seattle Seahawks teams and establish themselves early in order to keep that going for the regular season.
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Don’t miss the Minnesota Vikings when they take on the Seahawks in Seattle on Thursday, August 18, 2016. With so many things to watch and the excitement of last week’s game, this is once again must-watch television!