I'm watching the game right now from the comforts of my home, but let me tell you it's anything but comfortable watching this game. Minnesota is trailing the Carolina Panthers with 9 minutes to go in the 2nd quarter at the Metrodome.
Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress made a surprising announcement earlier in the week that he was going to start 15-year veteran Gus Frerotte over the struggling Tarvaris Jackson, who started the first two games for the Vikings. Childress hoped that Minnesota would benefit from the experience and leadership that Frerotte brings to the table, but so far it hasn't helped much.
The Vikings have gone to the air much more than I thought they would. Perhaps it's an attempt to keep the Panthers' D honest. The only problem is that you have to complete those passes if you want to keep a defense honest. Frerotte is 4-for-10 for 49 yards and an interception. Meanwhile Adrian Peterson, who was questionable throughout the week due to a hamstring pull, only has 5 carries for 19 yards thus far. The offense needs to get back in rthym and stop getting drive-killing penalties or it's gonna be another long day and an 0-3 start to 2008.
Before I go, I'll add that the defense is playing well against a Panther offense that got a boost from the return of star receiver Steve Smith, but needs to quit giving up the big play and limit penalties if they want to get back in this game.
More to come at half.
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