How To Beat The Vikings- 3 keys

[Mark87]

NFC North game we need to win to keep pace.

1. You must control AP and the Vikings run game. Force them to beat you through the air. Bridgewater isn't a great pocket passer. The only downside is just like with Cam he can get you with his legs... contain is a must.

2. Don't let Zimmers pass rush control the game. He will send multi look pressure. We have to use the screen or max protect to neutralize that element.

3.No turnovers or big plays on ST. Make this game one sided out the gate.


GB can win this game. While Minnesota is hot they are beatable and can be blown out given the above happens.

What are your keys to this game ?

 

[rpiotr01]

Stopping AP is priority #1. They seem built to play and win close, low scoring games. I didn't realize Bridgewater has only thrown 7 TD passes, which seems impossibly low for a modern 7-2 team.

If they're going to win this game they have to get off to a fast start. Mentally it will loosen them up and give the O confidence and it will take MN out of what they want to do. If the locker room is as fragile as many have speculated, falling behind early will kill them.

 

[Budman]

Defense has to shut down AP and they must not bite too hard on the play action.

 

[Dubz41]

The two things we must win on the road- Turnover battle and explosive plays.

Controlling AP and shutting him down are two wwaaaay different things.
AP has averaged just under 120 yds in 14 career Packer games with 5.46 yards per carry.
I don't think we can shut him down, but if we can keep him around 4.0 yards a carry and make him work harder he WILL put the ball on the ground. Their game against the Raiders was a lot closer than the final score, Raiders surrendered big plays. Bridgewater is overrated, we stand a much better chance of winning making him make plays. He only has 7 TDs in 9 games. Teddy floats a lot of balls, let's get a couple of 'em!