Take 2: Saints vs. Vikings
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Earlier this week, our scouts filed their advance scouting report on this week's matchup between the Saints and Vikings. Now they're back with a second look. The Vikings have had 24 offensive possessions in 2005 and 12 have ended with turnovers -- the team's minus-9 turnover margin ranks as the worst in the NFL. The offense continues to struggle with consistency, rhythm and timing. Look for head coach Mike Tice to get more involved in the play-selection this week, along with offensive coordinator Steve Looney. Also, look for the possibility of Loney moving upstairs in the coaching box to formulate his game plan. QB Daunte Culpepper has 10 turnovers, including eight interceptions and a 41.6 quarterback rating through two games. Culpepper also hasn't been running the football as mush as he did in the past. Under former offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Scott Linehan, Culpepper played like an MVP in 2004, but has struggled in almost every situation in the first two games. Look for Vikings to go back to basics and simplify the things that Culpepper does best, in order to help him gain confidence.
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