0 Vikings embarrass the Bears 36-10!! Posted by DieHardFans | at 1:37 AM

The Chicago Bears entered this season, under the illusion that they were capable of competing with the Minnesota Vikings for the division title. This however, wasn’t to be. After a 36-10 thrashing at the Metrodome, the teams are now separated by six games, after playing just 11 in total.



This said, allot of the season had gone well for Chicago, with some areas of its play running strong. This wasn’t the case on Sunday though and almost every player in a Chicago jersey had a bad game. Jay Cutler threw two more interceptions. Matt Forte ran for just 27 yards on eight carries. The offensive line was kept in check all day long. However, despite the fact the Bears were clearly lacking, it’s only right that we give the Vikings full credit for their heart, determination and ability to outplay.

Brett Favre was strong yet again. He's playing better than he's ever played before in his career and is certainly enjoying his football at the minute! His pass rate had previously been 99.5. After shredding the Bears for 392 yards and three touchdowns, it is quickly soaring to 120 to date.

He's thrown 24 TDs this season compared with just three interceptions and he is certainly the man of the hour. But these Vikes are 10-1 and don't appear to have a single weakness right now. Favre is your MVP by miles, though he's getting plenty of help. Percy Harvin is growing as a player and Sidney Rice is a legitimate go-to receiver. Shiancoe is a phenomenal red zone target and we know about Adrian Peterson, but Chester Taylor is also someone to watch. They have the best defensive line in football and the offensive line is no pushover either.

It’s fair to say that the guys are on fire right now and are gathering the momentum to really take the league by storm. This said, their next matchup in Arizona won't come easy, so they'll be scoreboard watching Saints games in hopes the road to the Super Bowl runs through Minnesota!

0 Defense steps up a notch as the Steelers sweep the Vikings of their Feet... Posted by DieHardFans | at 12:42 AM

Steelers defense storms past Vikings to steal a convincing win!

It may have been a long time coming, but the infamous Steelers defense, and their trade mark big-play, has finally paid off. The side came out victors on Sunday afternoon, after a hard fought game in Heinz Field.



They cruised back to form, stopping the Vikings in their tracks with a pair of huge fourth quarter plays in a 27-17 win to move to 5-2. It was the first time since 1998 that the defense had scored two TD’s in a game. The points were crucial, as the first made it 20-10, whilst the second sealed the win to make it 27-17. Favre threw an important pass that Chester Taylor couldn’t contain. It bounced off his face and shoulder pads, falling directly into the Pittsburgh Steelers laps. Before they were unable to say “we’re still undefeated” the game was over.

They achieved not one, but two defensive touchdowns in the last six minutes! The Minnesota Vikings made up important yards, and controlled the time of possession. However, it was those key plays that proved to be the final nail in an imminent coffin for the Vikings. They have certainly improved their pass rush defense and secondary play and it is certainly safe to say that the offensive balance between Favre’s vertical passing attack and Peterson’s ground game is bang on!

However, the critics have been out in full force of late, many accusing the Vikings of giving up throwing away important touchdowns. The Vikings don’t appear to be lacking in discipline on the training pitch, but the results appear to be disagree.

They may well be looking at the blip as a blessing in disguise. It is the difference between being good, and being elite. With a little more concentration and hard work, the boys may still pull through this season!