Weak, I know.
Monday, October 6, 2008
I started writing up a better preview but got seriously sidetracked by the whole modern era draft thing last night. I think the Vikings are a slightly better team. I think McKinnie coming back probably more than offsets losing EJ, especially against the Saints.
The Saints are bad at running the football, period. They are ranked last in the NFL in power rushing and have been stuffed on a higher percentage of their runs than any other team.
On defense the Saints rely on their good pass rushing DEs to help make up for a sub-par secondary so McKinnie being back could be huge.
Vegas has the Saints as about three point favorites. FO has the Vikings as 1-2 point favorites on a neutral field, and that is without taking into account McKinnie's return. This should be a very good matchup. I think things could get really interesting in Winter Park if the Vikings blow another close game to go 1-4.
Posted bySL__72 at 6:51 PM
Labels: Bryant McKinnie, EJ Henderson, Minnesota Vikings, Week 5 Preview