Vikings defeat Packers

Vikings 38 - Packers 26

Wow, another fun, exciting week to be a Vikings fan. I can only imagine what the mentality is in Green Bay right now, hopefully the sharp objects have been hidden.

The Vikings were definitely the better team out there, but they also got lucky on numerous plays.

Jolly's personal foul - that was about as dumb as it gets, allowed us to continue a drive that was deep in GB territory. Turned what would have been a field goal into a touchdown, if you want to point to one play that lost the Pack the game, I'd suggest that one.

Favre's Gunsliging - Favre had a few very questionable throws. The one that really stands out was the TD pass to Harvin. He threw it into triple coverage with defenders coming from above and one below. It turned out great, Harvin caught it, the Packer guys fell all over themselves allowing Harvin to trot in for the touchdown. Don't complain about results I guess, but that was a very high risk pass.

Deflected passes - I counted two passes where Favre's arm was hit during the throwing motion and another pass deflected up by a receiver (A.P.?). On all three the ball fluttered up in the air like someone had set a volleyball. The Vikings were extremely fortunate none were picked off. Kudos for Favre getting rid of the ball, both were very nearly fumbles.

Maybe I'm just being pessimistic but it feels like we're getting all of the best of Brett Favre with none of the worst. I can't help but think eventually some of these close calls will go against Favre and the Vikings. Will the Vikings be able to continue winning at that point? Thankfully they get an off week to get healthy (Winfield), then have three very winnable games to start the second half of the Super Bowl run, homeboy!