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Thanks For the Memories Brett Favre
The yoyo Brett Favre and his re-re-return to football...AND one last shot at glory.
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Lions Vs. Vikings AftermathEntry #676545
While the Belicheck blunder captures headlines around the league among many other prominent games worthy of fodder, the Vikings managed yet another victory against a lowly team.

Some might find fault with the way the team went about their business toward the ultimate result. But, a win is a win, some philosophic genius once opined:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/16/week-ten-morning-aftermath-vikin...

To find fault with this team for not burying the Lions early and getting some rest on the backside requires some consideration. You don't want to underestimate your opponent while you still see your opportunities to try plays like the reverse that was fumbled, knowing they aren't likely to capitalize on your mistakes.

I give the Vikings credit for closing out the game more than expending a bunch of energy to put the Lions on the ropes early. You pace yourself and make sure you save up enough emotion and energy for the upcoming battles that will require more attention/focus.

It's naive to assume the Vikings should blow a team like the Lions out of the water. I saw a team that is raw and developing, and like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can rise up to bite ya if your not patient/careful (ahem, Green Bay). You don't want to give these teams hope, confidence, a notion that they can hang with ya, or worse, beat you. If anything, the Packers blunder during Minnesota's bye week should have been an eye opener about these much ballyhooed "trap games".

The Vikings can put the pedal to the metal when they need. With upcoming tests, they should be in a position to be healthy and energized for a stretch run that will land them a division title and possibly homefield advantage for the playoffs. Saints fans beware. Your team may be about to hit a wall.

Just saying.

On another note...look for Favre's consecutive starts streak to end when this team has clinched homefield advantage. I think he plays the last game against the Bears, but skips the final game of the season. I expect they will be 14-2, and possibly 15-1, if they get past a team like Cincinnati (who knew...beside no. 85?).


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