Vikings 41, Falcons 28

The Vikings improved to 2-2 on the season today with a 41-28 win over the Falcons at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.  Teddy Bridgewater, making his first NFL start, was the star of this game, he gave the Vikings their best QB play since Brett Favre was back there.  He gives me hope for the future!  Mike Zimmer also impressed me with several nice calls, I think they are in good hands.  Nice win Vikes!!!

Observations:

• I did not like seeing Teddy Bridgewater being carted off the field.
• The Vikings version of thunder & lightning fared rather well.
• Mike Zimmer is proving to be a gutsy coach. 
• I'm still puzzled by that 10 second run off at the end of the first half. 
• Matt Asiata is becoming a touchdown machine.  3 touchdowns today.
• Total Yards:  Minnesota 558, Atlanta 411
• Turnovers:  Minnesota 0, Atlanta 2
• Jarius Wright showed up to play.  8 catches, 132 yards.  
• The Vikings defense needs to do a much better job on third downs.  
• It was easily Matt Kalil's best game of the year. 
• Anthony Barr is playing some solid LB thus far.  
• Still need more touches for Cordarrelle Patterson.  
• Xavier Rhodes seems to be catching onto the new DPI rules.  
• That Falcons offensive line is in a shambles.  
• Captain Munnerlyn struggled today, I hope that's more of a mirage than a trend.
• The Vikings pass rush needs some work, they're not getting nearly enough pressure.
• I don't know if there's a Safety in the league I'd take over Harrison Smith. 
• When did the Vikings implement the read option offense?  
• No Peterson, Rudolph, Greenway, Fusco or Cassel for the Vikings today.
• Football in September should always be played outdoors! 
• Up next?  @ Lambeau Field on Thursday night to take on the Packers.