VikingsTerritory Breakdown - A Minnesota Vikings Radio Show

What are we to make of these Minnesota Vikings? They beat Indianapolis Colts 16-10 Sunday to go to 6-0 and become the only remaining undefeated team in the league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Minnesota Vikings return from their bye week in pretty good shape. At 5-0 and atop the NFC North Division, they have some players returning from injury and, last we checked, were starting to get some decent play from the offense and the leader of that offense, quarterback Kyler Murray. As Murray will be a key to the rest of the season, the continued stellar play of the defense and special teams will be also be vital. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray had his best game as a Viking, both by land and by air. He threw for 229 yards with 80 percent accuracy and picked up three first downs with his feet, scrambling for 51 yards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There was some life late from the Vikings offense—Murray’s stats in the fourth quarter were 13 of 14 for 120 yards, 102.4 passer rating and a “would-be” touchdown to Hockenson. That is a sign for hope at the QB position—one we have been looking for since last season. And they have the chance to tee it up again next week and see if they can build on it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It must be said (yet again): a win is a win is a win. But the offense, which scored only one touchdown, amassed just 230 yards and never had a down in the red zone the entire game, things must improve. Certainly, it was Kyler Murray’s first full game in his new offense; certainly, losing Justin Jefferson to an ankle injury in the first quarter alters the game plan; and, certainly, the Bucs are a good defensive team despite their 0-3 record. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.