Minnesota Vikings

Tervaris Jackson has been a questionable QB in this league. I don't think he has what it takes to lead this team in a division as competitive and close as the NFC North. I think that Kelly Holcomb, though not very impressive, either, could probably lead this team better than Jackson for now. Start Jackson after he has a little more experience.

Adrian Peterson could take this team to the playoffs as soon as a more experienced and talented QB coems in. He has the fastest legs I have seen from a rookie in a long time.

The Vikes defense has really shown that they have what it takes to compete in the NFL, and I wasn't expecting such a good showing from these guys this season. They are currently on a 2-year playoff drought, which is not bad, considering that they had to put up with in the defending NFC Champs, the Chicago Bears. Now that the Packers are 5-1, the Lions are 4-2, and the Bears are amkgin a comeback at 3-4, the division is gonna be thta much harder to win it this season.

For now, these guys are

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