Monday Morning Quarterbacking

I'm older than the Vikings Starting Quarterback so I thought I would do a Monday morning review of The Rivalry for this week. It could even be a weekly thing.

First, the Minnesota Vikings had a BIG win at Cleveland.
Vikes 34
Browns 20

Yes, but, the Browns have won only 1 season opener since 1999 and scored their first offensive TD since last November- with 28 seconds left in the game. Oh, and the new Browns coach was with the Jets last year when the Vikings Starting Quarterback was there. Adrian Peterson was magnificent. He is truly one of the great active ballplayers and if he stays healthy will be one of the all-time greats. No doubt about it!

It was not an impressive win considering the opponent. The Browns quarterback, in losing, was 21-35, 205 yds., 1 TD and 1 interception. The Vikings Starting Quarterback showed his old style but was fair in his opener. He was 14 - 21 in passing with 110 yds, 1 TD and no interceptions. More worrisome, I think, to any Vikings hopes is that he was sacked 4 times. Remember that the Vikings were sixth last year in allowing sacks. That does not bode well for a 40-year old body.

Game ball goes to Peterson with 180 rushing yds. Any of the Vikings QBs would have won today with him.

2) Then there's the Packers in a Rivalry game at home against Da' Bears. First half- one word- defense. The two top QBs in the division had trouble getting past the other team's defense. Turnovers by the Bears offense made the difference there. But then came the 2nd half. Both QBs continued to struggle against good defense. But Rodgers brought the Pack back. He did not look like his top form- yet. But it was impressive. He was 17 - 28 for 184 yards, 1 TD and no interceptions.

In the end, defense was the star of the game for both with the Packers looking good. It was an exciting start for the season.

Final score:
Chi 15
GB 21

PS) Oh, and did anyone notice that the Lions lost again. Anyone keeping count? (It's 18.)

PPS) Brett who?