The Vikings backed up a big truck of money to Jared Allen's house over the summer, presumably thinking he'd bring some of the fifteen and a half sacks he had on a woeful Kansas City Chiefs defensive line last season. He has two so far this season. If he gets on track tonight and can get in the Saints backfield early, it will be a long night for the men in gold because they aren't going to be able to run up the middle.
If the Saints can get the Vikes to bite on an early play-action or if Reggie Bush busts an early screen for a long TD, then it could be a fun game.
Maybe the Saints get some big plays on special teams to stay in it, but it will tough.
The Vikings seem to have settled in to having Gus Frerotte at the helm, and this could well be the week that off-season signing Bernard Berrian actually gets on track.
On the other hand, Drew Brees is throwing the ball as well as anyone in the league and the Vikings have been notoriously porous on pass coverage for the past couple of years.
The Vikings rush defense is ranked third in the league, allowing 72 yards per game; the Saints, at 19th on that list, give up over 120 yards per game. Adrian Peterson is due for a big game - well, guess what? Tonight's as good a night as any!
Vikings 31, Saints 24
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