That game was not the embarrassment this season's home loss to Green Bay was, but still it wasn't good. I think this game clearly showcased just how poor the Vikings offensive line is at this point. If you don't know, two starters are out including our best lineman Steve Hutchinson. Peterson couldn't rush the ball and Jackson was pressured all night. Of coarse, the Giants have a good defence and that makes our line's weaknesses more glaring than they might otherwise be.
Without Percy Harvin the Vikings receiving corps is below average and Sidney Rice was less than his remarkable self and was unable to catch the ball on a couple of key occasions where you kind of expect him to make the highlight reel play.
T Jack was less than impressive, but the offensive line is a huge part of that.
The defence giving up big plays on the ground is a disappointing surprise. If the Vikes had a shut down run defencive game it would have been a contest vs. the rout it turned out to be. I have little doubt that the defence plays much better if that game is held in our dome.
Penalties! Man that was ugly. A couple of the calls were also brutal. That "helmet to helmet" that wasn't that led directly to the Giants touchdown before half and I also thought the block in the back call that wiped out the touchdown was highly questionable.
Positive- Lorenzo Booker. I wonder if he can learn to catch punts too. He was very impressive as a return man.
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