4 keys to victory for the Vikings against the Colts in Week 2
By Dean Jones
What are some of the keys to victory for the Minnesota Vikings as they take on the Indianapolis Colts in a crucial Week 2 matchup?
The Minnesota Vikings will get the chance to put their Week 1 capitulation behind them when they take on the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.
This game has plenty riding on it after both teams after they suffered defeats on opening weekend. The Minnesota Vikings were humbled at home by their NFC North rival Green Bay Packers and the Colts suffered a shock loss at the hands of the unfancied Jacksonville Jaguars.
Starting the season at 0-2 is not going to be the end of the world for the Vikings. But it will leave plenty of questions surrounding their preseason playoff ambitions.
It’s easy to forget just how many changes were made to player personnel during the offseason in Minnesota. Not having any preseason games for this new-look roster to acclimatize did not exactly help matters. But it is clear that serious adjustments need to be made against a Colts team that does have plenty of playmakers on both sides of the ball.
The Vikings had the chance to make a real statement in Week 1 against the Packers. But they were picked apart by quarterback Aaron Rodgers and if something similar happens against another seasoned pro in Philip Rivers, it will be nothing short of a disaster.
Let’s take a look at four big keys to victory for the Vikings in their pursuit of getting their season back on track at the earliest possible opportunity.