Vikings 30, Bears 31

The Vikings fall to the Bears 31-30 today in Chicago. The Bears scored at touchdown with 10 seconds remaining to secure the victory.  The Vikings fall to 0-2 on the season.  What a weird game, it didn't seem like either team wanted to win this one, there were mistakes galore from both sides.  Christian Ponder looked horrendous in the first half but actually looked like an NFL QB in the second half, the Vikings are going to need much more consistency out of him moving forward.  They need to fix their defense too, they gave up way to many yards today.   

Observations:

• Cordarrelle Patterson started the game off wonderfully. 
• The Vikings offense is way too one dimensional and easy to defend. 
• The Cover-2 defense so 1985.  Why are the Vikings so reluctant to change? 
• The Vikings LB's are a mess.  Desmond Bishop needs to be on the field. 
• The Bears have now beaten the Vikings 12 of the last 13 times in Chicago. 
• Christian Ponder is apparently on a very short leash, as he should be. 
• 100 yards rushing for Adrian Peterson.  His pace is well short of his 2500 yards goal. 
• It was good to see Kevin Williams back on the field. 
• Jamarca Sanford did not have one of his better games.  
• What was the deal with the Vikings red zone play calling late in the game? 
• Jared Allen earned his money today. 
• Technically difficulties can really ruin my enjoyment of a football game
• The Vikings kickoff coverage leaves lots to be desired.
• Up next?  Last Metrodome home opener, vs the Cleveland Browns next Sunday.