Packers 24, Vikings 21

The Vikings fell to the Packers 24-21 today in Minneapolis.  The Vikings fall to 4-7 on the season.  The Vikings just couldn't get a big stop when they needed one and their offense continued to slug along.  They really need some playmakers on both sides of the ball.  At least it was a much more competitive game than that shellacking the Vikings took back in early October.  Despite their record, you can see some clear progress being made, it's just going to take awhile to get there.

Observations:

• Teddy Bridgewater is slowly improving, accuracy is still an issue though.
• Why not try some no huddle offense with Bridgewater?  Less thinking, more reacting. 
• I thought that the Vikings should have tried an onside kick late in the game. 
• Shouldn't Adrian Peterson really be back on the field already?  
• It was nice to see Joe Banyard get some playing time.  
• Hate to say it, but it's all about developing young guys at this point.
• I wouldn't mind seeing Audie Cole getting some of Jasper Brinkley's snaps. 
• Xavier Rhodes continues to improve, he did a nice job on Jordy Nelson. 
• Charles Johnson is showing some promise at WR for the Vikings. 
• On the bright side, the Vikings defense looks competent again. 
• That Bridgewater interception in the 2nd quarter was a killer. 
• Eddie Lacey is a load of a running back to bring down.  
• No Sharrif Floyd today for the Vikings.  He has played well this season. 
• How do you let Aaron Rodgers scramble for 18 yards on 3rd and long? 
• Hopefully, Phil Loadholt doesn't miss extended time.  
• Is there a quarterback playing better than Aaron Rodgers right now? 
• I kind of wish the Vikings weren't putting a dome on their new stadium. 
• Viking draft needs?   OL, WR, RB, DB, CB, LB
• You've got to love the Gjallarhorn.  Props to Sgt Thomas Block too. 
• Up next?  Carolina Panthers next Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium.