[size=150:be5de1uj][color=#FF0000:be5de1uj][b:be5de1uj]Freddy Wills's Pick[/b:be5de1uj][/color:be5de1uj]
I'm going with the hype and taking the Vikings and I'll explain to you why in just a moment. First off the Packers have played three teams with solid running teams and now they are ranked 23rd in the league in rushing defense. Now they will face the best running team in the league in the Minnesota Vikings. Last time out Peterson rushed for 192 yards on 30 carries in a home victory of 28-27 and that was with Gus Ferrotte throwing 3 interceptions. Up to this point Favre has taken care of the ball, and in his last performance to me he looked better than at any point with the Jets last year. The zip on his passes were impressive, and with all that said I still think the Vikings will run the ball. Now I would be an idiot to base my decision of backing the Vikings tonight totally on that mismatch. Considering that the Packers most likely will be passing the ball a lot with one of the top rush defenses the loss of Chad Clifton that the Packers have to over come is just going to be too much. Jerrod Allen should have a field day of getting pressure on Rodgers who has already been sacked 12 times this year. Daryn Colledge will take over for Clifton and this will most likely hurt them on the ground and passing game. On the other side of the ball the Packers have gotten just 5 sacks on opposing QB's and expect them not to be able to get their paws on Brett Favre Monday night. My favorite part of this match up and a player you won't hear in the media at all is Percy Harvin. He in my opinion can make the most difference here tonight and so far he is only going to get better. So far he has 12 receptions 128 yards 2 TD, 5 rushing attempts for 28 yards, and 358 yards returning and a TD. Every time he touches the ball he can take it to the end zone. Packers don't really have a player like that so again edge Vikings at home in the dome that is going to be loud!
