Back in Action: Vikings-Lions

There is about a 99% chance that the Vikings will win today, so instead of breaking down the match up, I'll just give you a few things I want to see from the Purple today as they come off their bye. Prediction at the bottom.

1. A complete, four quarter domination. The Vikes are 7-1 and they still haven't played a complete game. On one hand, that's good because you don't want them peaking too early and they can be scary good when they put it all together. On the other hand, the Purple have to play complete games to compete with the elite down the road. The Lions are far from elite, but they are a team you have to dominate from start to finish.

2. A breakout, 200 yard game from Adrian Peterson. The Vikes need AD to explode a couple times in the second half of the season. Today is one of those times. The Vikes have worked on running between the tackles during the bye week, so look for it today.

3. Better safety play. Tyrell Johnson has been off and on, and Madieau Williams has been average at best. Both have taken some bad angles and struggled at tackling. The play of these two might be the biggest factor in determining if the Vikings complete their Mission Miami. They have to get better, starting today.

4. More dominating play from the linebackers. I think the Vikings have one of the best units in the league, so I am holding them to high standards. They have been good, but not great. E.J. Henderson and Chad Greenway are freaks of nature and need to have games when they take over. Today is one of those games.

PREDICTION:
Vikings 34, Lions 13

Peterson leads the Vikings with a huge day on the ground and Tarvaris Jackson is taking snaps at the end, as the Vikes get the old grizzled #4 some rest.

SKOL!!!