If not in primary coverage, Wade at least partially responsible on Minnesota pass completions of 40 and 30 yards.
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There were a few negatives- the 70-yard screen pass the defense allowed being the biggest, but overall there was improvement in more areas that could bode well for the future.
However, Beckham see’s the calls as personal attacks from the officials. “It’s always just my fault”.
The Vikings do not need Bradford to play at an MVP level, but he has to play well in order for them to be legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
Oh, and their offense is now showing signs of life. In fact, he is more confident in this year’s team than the previous season according to ESPN. The thing is, the Vikings are throwing the ball down the field, and connecting.
What did we learn from this game that will impact both of these teams going forward? It would have been a tough catch, but Beckham used to be known as the guy who can make the impossible look routine. Could receivers not named Stefon Diggs get involved? On 3rd-and-7 on the Giants’ 39-yard line, Manning struggled to make adjustments at the line and then quickly get the play off.
It was McKinnon’s second straight strong running game against the Giants. “That first seven points in the game, I believe, was because he basically forced the fumble”. Cordarrelle Patterson had five catches against the Giants, which was unexpected considering he only played 61 total offensive plays last season and had just two catches in 2015. Without explosive plays downfield, Minnesota protected and padded a lead with patience on offense. “When you’re at the top of your game, they’re going to knock you off”. “I’m focused on this week”. I only get upset with us – my team and myself. His emotions got the best of him when he earned an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after an unflagged late hit from Xavier Rhodes. The Giants didn’t get a sack on Sam Bradford. The Vikings had a season-high 104 rushing yards, and punched in two rushing scores.
The Vikings found a way to win – for the fourth time in four games.
The Vikings are one of just three teams in the National Football League that remain undefeated after Week 4, and based on Minnesota’s performance throughout the season so far, they’re going to be hard to beat. I think it’s out the window now. That was fine with us, because we feel like we can handle what offenses trying to throw at us.
That cut the deficit to 17-10, but Minnesota came right back and took a secure 24-10 lead on a 4-yard touchdown run by Jerick McKinnon with 9:20 left in the game. He’s not going to catch just three passes per game very often, and even if he hasn’t scored a touchdown yet this season, he’s bound to soon. Get physical, get in his head and get him to lose his cool.
“They’re kind of doubling the outside guys it’s an opportunity where Shepard can get open or our tight ends get open, your backs are 1 on 1”, Manning said. “He’s bringing a little bit more fire”. My question – why was Perkins in the game on that play to pass protect instead of Orleans Darkwa? He did say some things post game that won’t do him any favors with the league.
Odell Beckham Jr.is held to just 23 receiving yards in Monday night’s loss to the Vikings. So far he’s been right.
The Vikings were in control of this game throughout and are undoubtedly one of the premier teams in the NFC. The schedule will keep throwing tests at them.
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“They did everything we expected them to do”, Cruz said.
