You aint running the ball consistently on the Vikings...Through their first three games (and mind you Washington, Carolina and Chicago arent' GB, Detroit and Houston).. Check out these two telling stats.
The Vikes are giving up only 87 rushing yards per game. Clinton Portis had only 39 yards on 10 carries. Thomas Jones could only muster 54 yards on 18 carries. DeAngelo Williams had the most individual sucess, running for 74 yards on 13 carries.
The Vikes third down defense has been unreal to this point. Opponents are converting only 28.5 percent (12 for 42) on third downs.
In other words, THIS is the game where Losman really needs to step up and make some big plays down the field. The Vikes are NOT the team your gonna pound the ball up and down the field and eat up the clock with 10 play drives against.
So to me, this game is on JP showing he has the ability to make big plays against a stingy defense.
The Vikes are giving up only 87 rushing yards per game. Clinton Portis had only 39 yards on 10 carries. Thomas Jones could only muster 54 yards on 18 carries. DeAngelo Williams had the most individual sucess, running for 74 yards on 13 carries.
The Vikes third down defense has been unreal to this point. Opponents are converting only 28.5 percent (12 for 42) on third downs.
In other words, THIS is the game where Losman really needs to step up and make some big plays down the field. The Vikes are NOT the team your gonna pound the ball up and down the field and eat up the clock with 10 play drives against.
So to me, this game is on JP showing he has the ability to make big plays against a stingy defense.
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