Vikings-Packers

Vikes host the hated Packers at the Dome today in what I consider a near must win game for the Purple. A win coupled with a Chicago loss to Tennessee (very likely), and the Vikes would be back in a first place tie in the NFC North. A loss would put them in third place, and would give the Packers the head-to-head tie breaker over Minnesota. A win today will be a lot harder to come by if Jared Allen indeed doesn't play. His impact the last few games has been incredible, and not having him today will make it significantly harder to put pressure on Aaron Rodgers. Look for Leslie Frazier to dial up a lot of blitzes to try to pressure Rodgers. Also, look for the Packers to spread the Vikings out with 5 WR looks and use the hurry up offense. In the game at Lambeau, Rodgers was very good at getting the ball out quickly before the pressure got to him. I think he will have a good day today. As for our offense, the key is Gus not turning the ball over and Adrian taking advantage of a weak Packers run defense. I think AD is really starting to get going and we will ride him today. Also, Gus and Bernard Berrian have developed a nice chemistry, connecting on several deep throws. Apparently, the Packers depth at corner isn't very good, so look for guys like Sidney Rice and Aundre Allison to have several balls thrown their way. This Vikings offense has been clicking lately, scoring 9 TDs in the last two games. The Packers will blitz Frerrotte a lot, but I still see this offense having another good game. The game will come down to who has fewer turnovers. In the Bears game, we out played them, but special teams turnovers lost us the game. Against Houston, we only had one TO. We must protect the ball today. In the end, the home crowd and AD will carry us to a big W. My prediction: Vikings 27, Packers 24.