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**hexniks** · 11-01-2005, 01:53 PM

The Vikings have struggled against teams with good defenses all year. They have struggled to run the ball even though they have a few talented running backs. Without the threat of a solid run attack and with Moss not 100% (he looked really awful limping off the field after his interview) that poses problems for their offense.

Only one team in the NFL has a higher yards/carry average than the Vikings. The total yards aren't that high. . .but when you have a QB that completes nearly 70% of his passes and throws for over 4,700 yards, you'll throw a little more than you probably should.

Unlike last season when the Eagles were crippled going into the playoffs, they are relatively healthy (except TO of course) Especially on their defensive line where they had 6 players on IR going into the playoffs. You say "except TO, of course" like it's a minor thing.

Outside of TO, the Eagles' other receivers are. . .well, to put it as politely as I can, they're garbage. Todd Pinkston is scared of his own shadow, to say nothing of actual physical contact.

The offense might come out a little rusty, but how long does it take them to shake that rust off against a morbid defense? a drive? two? maybe a Quarter? On the last drive the Eagles starters played in they marched right down the field and scored a Touchdown against the Rams who's defense is comparable to the Vikings....and they did that without TO or Westbrook who did not play that game.

The Eagles Special teams are arguably the best in the NFC and Reid vs Tice is a no-brainer if it ever comes down to a battle of wits. Generally in the playoffs Overall Health, Defense, Special teams and coaching all loom large and the Eagles have the advantage in all those categories. The vikings (and Packers for that matter) are far too one-dimensional a team The Packers? One-dimensional? No. You don't get to be a Top 10 rushing offense in the NFL (which the Packers are) by being one-dimensional. And I'd take Ahman Green over every RB on the Eagles' roster.

They BECAME one-dimensional against Minnesota after the Vikes forced a three-and-out on the first drive and a Favre INT on the second drive to put the Pack down 17-0 eight minutes into the game. I'd argue that without TO, the Packer offense is much better than the Eagles offense.

11-01-2005, 01:53 PM	#13
hexniks Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 581 Senior Member	The Vikings have struggled against teams with good defenses all year. They have struggled to run the ball even though they have a few talented running backs. Without the threat of a solid run attack and with Moss not 100% (he looked really awful limping off the field after his interview) that poses problems for their offense. Only one team in the NFL has a higher yards/carry average than the Vikings. The total yards aren't that high. . .but when you have a QB that completes nearly 70% of his passes and throws for over 4,700 yards, you'll throw a little more than you probably should. Unlike last season when the Eagles were crippled going into the playoffs, they are relatively healthy (except TO of course) Especially on their defensive line where they had 6 players on IR going into the playoffs. You say "except TO, of course" like it's a minor thing. Outside of TO, the Eagles' other receivers are. . .well, to put it as politely as I can, they're garbage. Todd Pinkston is scared of his own shadow, to say nothing of actual physical contact. The offense might come out a little rusty, but how long does it take them to shake that rust off against a morbid defense? a drive? two? maybe a Quarter? On the last drive the Eagles starters played in they marched right down the field and scored a Touchdown against the Rams who's defense is comparable to the Vikings....and they did that without TO or Westbrook who did not play that game. The Eagles Special teams are arguably the best in the NFC and Reid vs Tice is a no-brainer if it ever comes down to a battle of wits. Generally in the playoffs Overall Health, Defense, Special teams and coaching all loom large and the Eagles have the advantage in all those categories. The vikings (and Packers for that matter) are far too one-dimensional a team The Packers? One-dimensional? No. You don't get to be a Top 10 rushing offense in the NFL (which the Packers are) by being one-dimensional. And I'd take Ahman Green over every RB on the Eagles' roster. They BECAME one-dimensional against Minnesota after the Vikes forced a three-and-out on the first drive and a Favre INT on the second drive to put the Pack down 17-0 eight minutes into the game. I'd argue that without TO, the Packer offense is much better than the Eagles offense.
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