Updated: Sunday, November 13, 2011

Vikings-Packers: 10 observations

Vikings-Packers: 10 observations

Minnesota at Green Bay
minWhen: 8:30 PM ET
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After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Vikings-Packers matchup.


1. How does Minnesota slow down Aaron Rodgers? Rodgers is having one of the greatest runs of any QB in recent memory, and the Packers' pass offense is a beautiful thing to watch. The problem defenses have is trying to decide whether they would rather rush three or four and play coverage schemes on the back end or blitz Rodgers and try to force mistakes while playing man schemes behind it. Containment and gap integrity are very important because Rodgers has shown he is a terrific scrambler when he tucks the ball and runs. Minnesota likes to rush four and drop seven with limited blitzes. However, if the pass rush doesn't get there, Rodgers will exploit those Cover 2 holes. It looks like a no-win situation for the Vikings' defense.


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