The Game

I know a lot of Green Bay and Chicago fans think that Chicago is the main rivalry for the Packers, and though they do have the longest rivalry in football, today's game is the one that fans nationwide will be watching.

I know going in that it will take a massive effort and a lot of luck for the Vikings to win today, especially if rumors of Packer fans filling the Dome proves to be true, but knowing this is the last game of the season and that the game matters to BOTH teams makes this game pretty special for everybody involved.

No predictions. No accusations. Just excitement. Hoping Ponder can keep his streak of not-awful games alive. Hoping for a BIG first half by Peterson with NO turnovers as he goes for those extra couple of yards on every carry. Hoping for an absolutely huge day by the defense.

Also hoping for Chicago, Dallas, and Giants losses no matter what. Our odds of making the playoffs this week are better than last week but we still have to beat Green Bay to guarantee it.

I'm not proud. I don't mind backing into the playoffs if we have to. Getting there is way more important than not getting there. I'll take it anyway I can.

Go Vikings!

(And Washington, and Detroit, and Philly as well.)