Vikings vs. Ravens game thread

**singersp** · 08-16-2008, 06:46 AM

[size=13pt]Key for Vikings tonight is don't get anyone hurt[/size]

Sure we want to see what Tarvaris Jackson and the defense can do, but health is what matters.

By PATRICK REUSSE, Star Tribune

Last update: August 16, 2008 - 12:42 AM

**singersp** · 08-16-2008, 07:01 AM

[size=13pt]Peterson to challenge Ravens' defense[/size]

By Ryan Chell, Times Staff Writer
carrollcountytimes.com

Saturday, August 16, 2008

He may only carry the football a few times, but the Baltimore Ravens are still thinking about how to defend Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson tonight at M&T Bank Stadium....

**singersp** · 08-16-2008, 07:09 AM

[size=13pt]Ravens QB Smith gets big chance against Vikings[/size]

baltimoresun.com

Ravens second-year quarterback Troy Smith may have to deliver a knockout performance tomorrow night if he wants to win the the starting job, at least to start the regular season....

**gamecocksbaseball31** · 08-16-2008, 01:54 PM

"singersp" wrote:

[size=13pt]Peterson to challenge Ravens' defense[/size]

By Ryan Chell, Times Staff Writer
carrollcountytimes.com

Saturday, August 16, 2008

He may only carry the football a few times, but the Baltimore Ravens are still thinking about how to defend Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson tonight at M&T Bank Stadium....

I would like to see the same gameplan as in the Seahawks game.
Come out throwing early and often.
If AD does get a couple carries, make them the basic dives or a screen...

**SharperImage** · 08-16-2008, 03:01 PM

YO cajun where u sitting at and wheres the tailgating im heading out now.

**tke0933** · 08-16-2008, 03:42 PM

Don't worry about the outcome so much this game.
Continue to work on the passing game, get Peterson some carries, work on the defense.
The next two weeks work on building momentum for the regular season.
Avoiding injuries a main concern.

**Mr Anderson** · 08-16-2008, 04:06 PM

Anyone know the television situation for this game?

**BadlandsVikings** · 08-16-2008, 04:17 PM

"Mr" wrote:

Anyone know the television situation for this game?

It's on NFLN at 9 central time

**Mr Anderson** · 08-16-2008, 04:19 PM

"BadlandsViking" wrote:

"Mr" wrote:

Anyone know the television situation for this game?

It's on NFLN at 9 central time

Not for me apparently.

**PacNWVike** · 08-16-2008, 04:47 PM

I want to see how much TJ has learned from last season, i.e. when the Ravens load up the box to stop Adrian will he be able to pick apart the secondary?