The Minnesota Vikings ground game is averaging 47.5 yards per contest, and Adrian Peterson leads the way with 50 yards on 31 carries. “I’m impressed with the offensive line – how they handle pressures and protections”.
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FOZZY BEAR ON THE RUN: Despite losing running back Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) in the first quarter, the Panthers had no problems moving the ball against a defense that was riding high following a 28-0 win over the Rams in the season opener.
Shannon Sharpe opined that Kaepernick may be feeling unhappy about Newton’s comments about race, or simply about the fact that, after leading the 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2013, he’s been superseded by the likes of the Panthers quarterback and others.
Oh, by the way, if you’re wondering, the stare down went down on Sunday after the Panthers thrashed the 49ers 46-27.
“I looked at him like: ‘Jesus!”
The NFL season was just under way with two rounds played after its start on September 9. He has hit the ground running in his second season, with back-to-back 100-yard games and 16 receptions on 20 targets. His emergence as a bona fide National Football League playmaker comes at a ideal time as the Vikings will be without Peterson for the time being and are trying to get new quarterback up to speed. Newton posted a 105.6 rating in those games, but neither was played since defensive guru Mike Zimmer took over as head coach.
Obviously, Cam Newton will have to wait for the facts to come out, but as one of the biggest names in the city, you can bet he will be asked about his opinion on the frightful outcome.
If Kelvin Benjamin can stay healthy and Olsen maintain form, fantasy owners who snagged Newton early will continue to be rewarded throughout the season. “This was the guy who was going to revolutionize the game because of the zone-read”. Newton can do it all. What I can’t, you know, fathom is, how does one-eighth of an inch – something so small – be the difference and such a big commodity in our whole lifetime.
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The Vikings are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 road games and 39-17 ATS in their last 56 games overall. The Vikings have plus-five in turnover margin, registering three takeaways in Tennessee and two more last week against Green Bay. Among the takeaways are first career interceptions for LB Eric Kendricks and CB Trae Waynes as well as a first career touchdown for Danielle Hunter on his fumble return score in Tennessee.
