Vikings 34, Lions 24

The Vikings knocked off the Lions 34-24 today in Minneapolis. The Vikings improved to 6-4 heading into their bye week.  This really was a must win game for them with the brutal schedule they have down the stretch (Bears, Packers, Bears, Rams, Texans, Packers).  Christian Ponder played much better than he had the past couple of games, he was 24-32 for 221 yards and 2 TD's, he did a much better job of moving around within the pocket.  Yet, most of his completions were dump offs and check offs, he often didn't even seem to be looking downfield, he needs to get better at that or teams are going to keep stacking the line of scrimmage and that's a recipe for disaster.  It'll be an interesting stretch run.  

Observations:

• Adrian Peterson continues to amaze me.  MVP?
• Percy Harvin was missed, he adds so much to the offense.  
• The Vikings need to find more playing time for Jarius Wright.   
• Chad Greenway is having a heckuva year.  
• Calvin Johnson was just a beast.  
• The Vikings did a really nice job on the 2012 NFL Draft.   
• Have I mentioned that I'm in awe of Blair Walsh before?  Dude can kick.  
• The Vikings finally created a turnover!  Converted it into points too.
• 2013 Viking draft needs:   WR, DT, LB, OG
• Nice pregame tribute to Millitary Veterans at Mall of America Field on Veteran's Day.
• Bye week next week, then @ Chicago to take on the Bears on 11/25.