Packers @ Vikings Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 2

[Cliff]

As great as this win is I can't be too happy yet. I want to be super happy about Bradford but he won't last behind that line.

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[Mothman]

‏@TomPelissero
#Vikings coach Mike Zimmer at podium. Says Adrian Peterson will have an MRI in the morning.

[TSonn]

Exactly.

Peterson's a huge asset to the offense. If Bradford can keep playing like he did tonight, that will help make up for his loss but make no mistake, he made them better, not worse. I just hope the injury isn't too serious.

Well, unfortunately for AD, we will get to see. How will we judge if they are better or worse? More offensive yards per game? If it's just more running yards, I would put a 100 spot on us gaining more than AD did the past 1.75 games.

[chicagopurple]

Great game and I hope every one enjoyed a prime time destruction of the Pack...I am fairly certain this team can win without Peterson....We have had to do it far too often the last few years...I think APs time is coming to an end. I am FAR more concerned about the OL. Bradford proved himself to be a very capable, cool QB under pressure who CAN go deep. But, with Kalil and Fusco on the team, Bradford wont make it to game 8. Our short sighted plans for the OL are going to prove far more damaging then any ankle injury for AP. SPielman took a big gamble to get Bradford, but he forgot that he needs an OL to protect that QB. This wont work.

[J. Kapp 11]

... and if he can, he could be great because he's really showing the potential that got him drafted in the first round.
Let's hope so. I sure enjoyed seeing him get the last laugh with that INT.

Man, Jim ... I don't think I've ever been happier for a Vikings player. Rodgers picked on him all night, but in the end, he did the job, and the Packers only put up 14 points, and that's what counts. The scoreboard.

I don't know how I'm going to get to sleep. I'm just WIRED right now. That was really fun to watch!

[PurpleMustReign]

Great game and I hope every one enjoyed a prime time destruction of the Pack...I am fairly certain this team can win without Peterson....We have had to do it far too often the last few years...I think APs time is coming to an end. I am FAR more concerned about the OL. Bradford proved himself to be a very capable, cool QB under pressure who CAN go deep. But, with Kalil and Fusco on the team, Bradford wont make it to game 8. Our short sighted plans for the OL are going to prove far more damaging then any ankle injury for AP. SPielman took a big gamble to get Bradford, but he forgot that he needs an OL to protect that QB. This wont work.

Do you have any guesses on AD's injury?

[raddmann]

Waynes had his challenges tonight, that's for sure. But two things I like.

1. He kept fighting and made the game-clinching play. He never gave up.
2. The dude is pretty uncanny at mirroring receivers. So quick. Just needs to get better at the point of attack.

Trae is young and learning on the fly. But honestly, a game like this, where he got picked on continuously but ended up making the huge play, could do wonders for his confidence going forward.

Yeah he has a ton of raw ability and with experience will be good. He was beat off the line a few times but had the raw speed to overcome it.

[VikingPaul73]

Liar.

OK, would you settle for.....they are more experienced and knowledgeable with respect to defending an NFL offense?

[Mothman]

Well, unfortunately for AD, we will get to see. How will we judge if they are better or worse? More offensive yards per game? If it's just more running yards, I would put a 100 spot on us gaining more than AD did the past 1.75 games.

Maybe they will but that running game isn't likely to click unless the OL plays much better. It's hard to imagine them being this bad all season so at some point, we should see improvement.

I doubt Asiata and McKinnon will combine to lead the league in rushing, which Peterson did last year.

I just hope he's okay and that those two stay healthy and play well.

[Hunter Morrow]

I think the upside to Sam Bradford working with Norv Turner and the talent we have is huge.

Sam Bradford is 28 so we can definitely use him for a few seasons.

That future didn't seem too mortgaged to me in the game! Bradford/Diggs IS THE FUTURE.

[Mothman]

Man, Jim ... I don't think I've ever been happier for a Vikings player.

I leapt out of my seat and pumped my fist when he got the pick and it wasn't just because of the moment that represented in the game, it was because it was so awesome that HE made the play.

Rodgers picked on him all night, but in the end, he did the job, and the Packers only put up 14 points, and that's what counts. The scoreboard.

I don't know how I'm going to get to sleep. I'm just WIRED right now. That was really fun to watch!

It always feels good to beat the Packers.

[PurpleMustReign]

Maybe they will but that running game isn't likely to click unless the OL plays much better. It's hard to imagine them being this bad all season so at some point, we should see improvement.

I doubt Asiata and McKinnon will combine to lead the league in rushing, which Peterson did last year.

I just hope he's okay and that those two stay healthy and play well.

I agree. It was so sad to see AD carried into the locker room, and it was very poor of NBC to show that after Diggs's TD.

[Pondering Her Percy]

On a positive note, Zim said in his presser that "he might be out for a week or so, but whatever it was, has calmed down quite a bit". So that is definitely good if thats the case. Maybe Shug took a look and doesnt think its very serious

[TSonn]

Diggs said in an interview on NFL Network that AD told him he would be fine and was smiling in the locker room. Maybe just a really bad stinger that knocked the feeling out of his leg? Is that even a thing?

[SP1966]

I try to be serious, I'm just not very good at it!