Originally posted by RTStuka
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Vikings over the Eagles (this has to be the game of the week, but im going with the vikings on this one. Both teams have great QB wide out combos but neither has an established running game. So you have to look at the D and I think the Viking D will hold up better than phillies. The vikings also have more Wide outs that have to be covered than philly does.)
Two Words.
Ontario Smith.
Claimed last year he was the "steal of the draft" and all indications point that he may be right. This year although based on one game so far doesnt look to be any diffeent
Last week he averaged 5.1 per carry (I'll take that) gaining 76 yards on only 15 carries nd he can run pretty or he doesnt mind running over you either. Pretty decent all around back
He's been overshadowed by Bennet and Williams so his carries have been limited. but with Both out Smith will be getting his first start and the bulk of the carries and will be running behind what can be argued is one of the best if not the best lines in the league.
Another player to keep an eye out for is much overlooked Kelly Cambell
He doesnt get alot of attention but when he does they are usually for huge gains and often touchdowns
Last week only 1 reception but it was for 43 yards and a TD.
And this guy is FAST. If too much attention gets paid to Moss
Dont be surprised if Cambells name gets mentioned alot.
By contrast Phillies Brian westbrook ran for 119 yards on 17 carries how did you come to the conclusion neither team has a rushing game?
What its going to come down to is the defence. Neither team showed a great ability to shut down the pass.
I'd have to give the edge to the Vikes on rushing defence.
But if it comes down to an in the air scoreathon then the defence which screws up least and tackles best. ad by Tackle I mean wrapping people up and not just bumping them with their shoulder and expecting them to fall and go boom.
the Games a tossup but I figger each team will probably score over 30 points
