Vikings 21, Rams 18

The Vikings knocked off the Rams 21-18 in OT today in Minneapolis.  The Vikings end the first half of their season with a very impressive 6-2 record (how did they lose to the 49ers again?).   With the Packers loss today, the Vikings also moved into a first place tie with Green Bay in the NFC North.  Before you get too excited though, keep in mind that the Vikings also have the toughest remaining schedule in the NFL.  Keep it rolling Vikings!

Observations:

• The Vikings defense is really good this year. 
• Blair Walsh was once again money when it counted. 
• Linval Joseph is playing at a pretty high level right now. 
• Today may have been the best Adrian Peterson looked running the ball this season.  
• Interesting OT deferral of the kickoff by Mike Zimmer. 
• Teddy Bridgewater is maddeningly inconsistent. 
• I question the Rams decision to go for that 2 point conversion early in the game. 
• Chad Greenway still has some life in him.  
• Clock management by the Vikings wasn't impressive to end either half. 
• Those 12 penalties didn't help the Rams cause.   
• I'm doubting that Mike Wallace is back next season.  
• That 61 yard field goal by Greg Zuerlein was pretty impressive. 
• Yes, that was a cheapshot on Teddy Bridgewater. 
• Marcus Sherels may just be my favorite Viking.  
• Aaron Donald is incredibly fast off the snap. 
• I am not a huge fan of either Jeff Fisher or Gregg Robinson.  
• Injuries may be starting to catch up with the Vikings. 
• Was that a Wing-T offense the Rams were running?  
• Todd Gurley reminds me more of Marshawn Lynch than Adrian Peterson.
• I loved the flyby handshake Mike Zimmer gave Jeff Fisher. 
• Up next?  @ Oakland to take on the Raiders.