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The Minnesota Vikings offense will be a difficult matchup for the New England Patriots defense in NFL Week 2. Inside The Pylon‘s staff gets to know the enemy. Norv Turner Overdrive In 1991 Norv Turner got his first coordinator job, taking over the offensive reins for a Dallas team that had finished 7-9 a season…
Week 2 NFL Picks Yup, weekly NFL picks are a tough business. After the Sunday games (but before MNF), we have three co-leaders (with the golden crowns) with an identical 9-6 records. We also have Chuck Z who is trailing the pack as the jester of the court. Like upset picks? So do I, but…
Replacing 3-time First Team All-Pro Adrian Peterson is nearly impossible but the Minnesota Vikings have no choice but to utilize “Plan B” against the New England Patriots in NFL Week 2. The Inside The Pylon staff looks at Matt Asiata and Jerick McKinnon. With six-time Pro Bowler Adrian Peterson due to miss Sunday’s game the…
The Minnesota Vikings defense launch their home slate as they welcome Tom Brady and the New England Patriots offense to Minneapolis for NFL Week 2. Following a sound 34-6 road win over St. Louis to open their 2014 campaign, Mark Schofield examines the Minnesota defense. Defensive Line The Vikings primarily run a four-man defensive front…