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Possible that Vincent Jackson is the most productive WR we've faced this year? Not to discredit Megatron but he was and has been silenced this year. I'm a little worried about TB and don't forget about Doug Martin. He's a decent RB with good pass catching abilities too.

I'd like to say we can match up against these guys better with a more sound defense this year. Vikings 21 (huge night from AD and Percy per usual) Bucs 17

Being the home team for Thursday night is almost worth being a touchdown favorite, statistically. It is a monster advantage, especially when you consider travel from Florida to the Metrodome.

A crucial game for Christian Ponder if the Buccaneers are ranked #31 against the pass! I don't expect him to systematically pick them apart like Drew Brees can and did, but he'll have to play better because Tampa Bay seems to be effective against the run so far this season.

Ponder will have to play better if we want to win this Game

Tampa Bay is on the rise and should be a team many don't want to face at the end of the year.

We can't beat them but if we overlook them it could be our first home loss this year

I believe Minnesota can easily win this game .

24-10 Vikes



No road team [Correct me if wrong] has won on TNF this year. I mean cmon even the Titans beat the Steelers. But beyond the point at the end of the day Arizona HAS a good defense so you can't really give misfit to Ponder for just simply two bad games in a row, IT HAPPENS. And its going to continue to happen during the season as well. Ponder has looked VERY suspect lately, but its not microscoped because we walked out with wins as well. [Except for Redskins game which I believe we had momentum and every right to win that one without RGIII's 76 yard run] But beyond that WE ARE A GOOD TEAM. Defense was atrocious last year and too see it playing the way it is year is outstanding to the work in the off season by coaches and players. But nonetheless Tampa Bay is explosive and dangerous, but because they almost jumped all over a terrible defensively Saints team dosnt put them in a spot too as well do that too Minnesota. Adrian will blow up again [HE'S STARTING TO RUN ANGRY AGAIN ] Which I love too see. Beyond the fact I'm a Vikings fan I'm also a realest and I believe we win this one with ease. As well as be a contender in the playoffs but fall short because the lack of QB inefficiency, and consistency when trailing in games. Stats prove it we can play so damn ball with a lead, but no so much trailing.

The Vikings will probably win by 10, though Freeman seems to play the Vikes tough. If Freeman had better players around him (especially defense), he'd be one of the top quarterbacks in the league.

I'm thinking 24-14 Vikes. That's the obviously safe guess based on previous Viking games. I don't want to say the Vikings will run it up against the Buccaneers extremely bad defense because they've played a few very bad defenses and haven't "run it up".

It's time to end this lousy streak of losses against the Bucs:

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/f ... /notes.htm

SERIES HISTORY: 53rd regular-season meeting. Vikings lead series, 31-21. Vikings are 18-8 at home, but have lost two straight at home and five in a row overall. The Vikings' last win in the series was a 20-16 victory at home in 2001.

Vikings: 27
Bucs: 20

PurpleKoolaid wrote:Prime time game, but a home game. TB is pretty good too. I hope i dont Jinx them but :

Vikes 27
TB 17

I think AD, PH, The D and ST all make some plays.

i'm right on line with this prediction myself. although i must ask, why do you think TB is pretty good? they have a pretty average offense kinda like us. however...their defense is pretty bad. they are 2-4 although i concede their schedule has not been easy.

i'm just curious if it was the vikings and every other aspect of the team remained the same as it is with the bucs...if people would be saying we're good!

i too like us to win by 7-10 though.

24-20 Vikes

Minnesota wins in a dominant way that isn't reflected on the scoreboard. Like, I thought apart from Ponder's lack luster performance against a better defense in the league, we were dominant defensively. Sure we gave a ton of rush and pass yards but it didn't translate to points.

If you were to ask me if the Vikings DOMINATED Arizona, I'd say yeah. Hell yeah. I didn't think Arizona was realistically "in" that game for a second.

We gave up like 400 yards, won by 7 with a score of 21, we dominated 'em. Am I being crazy?

Ponder comes out and shows up this game. Vikes have done a great job on bigger receivers this year,(Megatron,LarryFitz,Kenny Brit.) and will shut down Vincent Jackson.

Vikes 24
Tampa 17

I'm admittedly nervous about this game. I predicted a Vikes win but I don't think Tampa Bay isa good matchup for the Vikes. This game could come down to the Vikes ability to get their passing game going again and the defense's ability to contain Vincent Jackson while still stopping the run.

Edit: No wonder I'm nervous:

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_218 ... source=rss

Minnesota is 2-9 playing in prime time the past three seasons, outscored by an average of 29-17.

Mothman wrote:I'm admittedly nervous about this game. I predicted a Vikes win but I don't think Tampa Bay isa good matchup for the Vikes. This game could come down to the Vikes ability to get their passing game going again and the defense's ability to contain Vincent Jackson while still stopping the run.

Edit: No wonder I'm nervous:

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_218 ... source=rss

Gee, Jim, on behalf of all Vikings fans, thanks for the @#$% link!

Seriously, I'm beginning to get a bad feeling about this one too. I'm really glad the Vikings are playing at home. No way would I want them taking on the Bucs as an away game.

losperros wrote:Gee, Jim, on behalf of all Vikings fans, thanks for the @#$% link!

LOL! You're welcome. Thank Kevin Siefert too. His blog was what pointed me to it.

Ditto. This is a team they've really struggled against in recent years but this Vikings look capable of breaking that streak.