NFL Monday Night Matchup
October 5th 2009 - Special K            

Minnesota Vikings -3.5 vs Green Bay Packers

It's time to redeem myself after a pathetic 3-10 record in Week 4, by far my worst single week record I've ever posted since the site began. You are only as good as your next pick anyways or maybe I am just destined to predict the over/under on games!   

Many people come into this game focusing on Favre and the revenge factor but neglect to notice how much superior the Vikings are at this point in the 2009 season compared to the Packers. The Vikings could probably win this game easily with Tavaris Jackson running their offense.  Don't get me wrong, Aaron Rodgers is a great QB and a very likable guy but the Packers are not going to be able to hide weaknesses in their offensive line and their defense much longer. The Packers patchwork offensive line has given up most sacks in the NFL so far this year. That statistic is a bit of a surprise given that Rodgers is a very mobile QB. He's not Drew Bledsoe back there holding the ball forever. Look for Jared Allen to go off and feast tonight. 

The Packers defense looked pretty good in week 1 against the Bears. However, since that game they have come back down to normal. Last week, they gave up 110+ rushing yards to the Steven Jackson of the Rams. All Day should have a huge night and run wild on the Packers.
 
After last week's miracle pass, Favre has players believing in him. You could hear Vikings players shouting "You're the Man!" to Favre. Brett Favre has a knack of shining in the limelight and will stick it to his former team.  The Vikings will avoid giving up another special teams TD and win this game by 10+ points.

Score Prediction: Vikings 31 - Packers 20

Take Favre and the Vikings to cover