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twins15
10-13-2004, 11:38 PM
They lead the NFL in yards per game... by 55 yards each game over Indianapolis.

They lead the NFL in passing yards per game... by 60 yards per game over GB.

Their rushing game has been middle of the pack, but they are without their starting RB. Michael Bennett has not played all year. Onterrio Smith has run for 4.7 YPC, and caught 13 passes for 223 yards. Then he gets suspended for 4 games, Moe Williams is hurt, so they plug in rookie and 4th stringer Mewelde Moore. All he does is run for 90 yards, catch like 12 passes for about 90 yards, and really play a great game. The fourth stringer.

The Recievers and Tight Ends are playing great. Moss is getting double and triple teamed on every play, but after 4 games he has 24 catches, 305 yards, and 7 touchdowns. He's on pace for 28 this year. Marcus Robinson, Nate Burleson, and Kelly Campbell have also been solid. Jermaine Wiggins caught I think 10 passes against Philly, he gets hurt, they plug in Richard Owens. He has 8 catches already.

Daunte has been the MVP of the league thus far. Completing 72.7% of his passes, in 4 games he has thrown for over 1300 yards with 13 TD and 1 INT. Plus he has run for 109 yards and a TD.

All of this with two other guys hurt on the offense. RT Mike Rosenthal is done for the year, and if you have happened to see how Nat Dorsey and Adam Haayer have played this year replacing him, you can tell Rosenthal was a big loss. Jim Kleinsasser is also out for the year. He was, IMO, the best blocking FB/TE in the NFL. Again, a big loss from a blocking standpoiint.

Oh yeah, they're averaging 28.0 points per game. Best offense in the NFL, not only the starters, but the depth of the offense (especially at RB) is awesome to see.

Magus Relmyn
10-13-2004, 11:41 PM
True they have a great offense, but that defense seems a little suspect right now.

twins15
10-14-2004, 12:00 AM
It is. They are not getting enough pressure on the QB, and anytime they have to go into the nickel defense, it's trouble.

bravest
10-14-2004, 02:41 AM
Agreed. The offense is all there, but the defense still needs some work. Who's the defensive leader on that team anyway, Claiborne? :P

twins15
10-14-2004, 04:11 AM
Chavous probably.

They have some good players. Chavous, Kevin Williams is one of the best DT in the game, Hovan is decent, Udeze has the potential to be good, Winfield and B. Williams the CB are pretty solid. They just don't have a lot of depth.

Adam2424
10-15-2004, 03:14 AM
I dont because they aren't good. You are just saying that because you like them. *nod*

twins15
10-15-2004, 04:38 AM
That may be part of it. :)

X-Factor
10-15-2004, 04:24 PM
while the vikings are good, don't go handing them the lombardi just yet

twins15
10-18-2004, 05:06 AM
I know the Aints defense sucks, but wow. Daunte Culpepper threw for 425 yards and 5 more TD. Mewelde Moore, the 4th string RB ran for over 100 yards on 15 carries, ande caught 7 passes for 68 more yards. Moe Williams ran for 66 yards just for good measure. Marcus Robinson caught 2 TD. Jermaine Wiggins caught 2 TD. The Vikings got 38 points and an ancredible 605 yards.

Oh, did I mention Randy Moss didn't play the whole 2nd half? Amazing.