Red zone woes
The Vikings officially have the worst red-zone offense in the NFL.
Their conversion rate of 22.2 percent is below every team, including the Oakland Raiders.
Also, the Vikings' 18 red zone trips are sixth fewest in the NFL, behind five teams with a combined record of 13-27 .
Early in the season, the Vikings could count on walking away with points. But the Vikings have walked away from three trips without any points, and they have socred a league-low four red zone touchdowns, tied with the Raiders for fewest.
Interestingly, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have only had 15 red zone trips. But they've scored nine touchdowns.
As CB Antoine Winfield pointed out, field goals aren't going to win games. And the Vikings need to figure out ways to pound the ball into the end zone if they want to reach the postseason.
Their conversion rate of 22.2 percent is below every team, including the Oakland Raiders.
Also, the Vikings' 18 red zone trips are sixth fewest in the NFL, behind five teams with a combined record of 13-27 .
Early in the season, the Vikings could count on walking away with points. But the Vikings have walked away from three trips without any points, and they have socred a league-low four red zone touchdowns, tied with the Raiders for fewest.
Interestingly, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have only had 15 red zone trips. But they've scored nine touchdowns.
As CB Antoine Winfield pointed out, field goals aren't going to win games. And the Vikings need to figure out ways to pound the ball into the end zone if they want to reach the postseason.
posted by Unknown at 9:26 AM
1 Comments:
We are hosed. Brad Johnson is as good as it gets on this team. Bollinger may have slightly better escapability than Johnson (though you wouldn't notice it watching film of the New England game), but just as weak an arm and probably worse decision making skills. And going to Jackson now would be a true sign of desparation - and he's totally not ready.
If we get 2 TDs a game from the offense the rest of the way we'll go 6-2. If we get 1 TD a game we're going to need some luck to get into the playoffs.
Post a Comment
<< Home