This weeks Thursday Night match up features the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers. Both teams come into the game 2-2 and look to separate themselves from a tight NFC North.The Packers should win this game. They seem to have found their stride again after looking sluggish in the first two games of the season. Although their defense is suspect they should have a better game against the Vikings who at best will have a hurt rookie quarterback starting tonight.
Which leads to the big questions of the night for the Vikings. Will Teddy Bridgewater play?
Adam Sheffter reported this morning that Bridgewater is feeling better.
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer: Teddy Bridgewater's ankle "doing much better".
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 30, 2014
But the Vikings really shouldn't rush this kid onto the field. Yes he looked great last week and yes he looks like he has a bright future but their is no need to risk further damaging his ankle. These Thursday night games make it tough for teams injury wise and this is a perfect example. The Vikings should be happy to be 2-2 after losing Adrian Peterson for the year, rest Bridgewater this week, and have him for the long haul the rest of the year. The whole "switch" thing still confuses me.
So who will start for the Vikings at QB?
Don't be surprised if it's Christian Ponder but at the same time dont be surprised if Bridgewater forces himself out there. He is young and hungry.....but he won't be effective with that injury.
Fantasy Lookout:
Aaron Rodgers will have a huge game, Randall Cobb will have a huge game, and Jordy Nelson will have a huge game.
For the Vikings look out for this kid Jerick McKinnon. He is the most explosive back they have and could make some big plays tonight.
Final Prediction:
Green Bay will be hot on offense. Bridgewater will play but will either leave the game early or be ineffective with his injury. Their offense will not be able to catch up.
Green Bay 34- Minnesota 20
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