Week 6 Recap: Ravens @ Vikings

Vikings squeeze out another win...however, injuries and poor play in the 4th quarter put a damper on the victory. Here are some other random observations:

* Why doesn't Ray Rice get twenty touches a game for the Ravens? This guy is a beast who is not utilized enough in their offense.

* I like Pat Williams. However, he has to be the most overrated player in Minnesota Viking history. He's virtually a special teams specialist. He only plays around 30% of the defensive plays (downs where we think the opposing team is more likely to run the ball). Yet, the local papers are constantly quoting him before and after games...and he's always talking smack. Pat, I need more from you on the field if you're going to run your mouth week in and week out.

* If you are a receiver in the last year of your contract...you want Karl Paymah lined up across from you. He could single-handedly lose a couple games for the Vikings this year if we play him regularly on defense.

* Offsides #91 on the defense...Offsides #91 on the defense ...Offsides #91 on the defense. Add three more reasons to the long list on why I do not like Ray Edwards.

* Antoine Winfield, Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin all get injured in the same game. None of the injuries seem to be serious, but is there any other three player combo on this team that you wouldn't want to get hurt for a good portion of the year (if not, the whole year)...because the backups are a drastic drop off in performance. Favre and Allen come to mind, but Winfield and Harvin add a lot to their respective units, plus the special teams unit. And I know we have Chester Taylor, but Adrian Peterson is in a class by himself.

* Even if Winfield is cleared to play this week, the Vikings should make a move on a corner to add some depth. It would be a shame if we expected Brett Favre and company to outscore every opponent in a shootout from here on out, because the back end of our defense can't cover/stop anyone.

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