Preview: Minnesota Vikings Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Minnesota coming off arguably their biggest win of the season is ready for the 6-3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Minnesota was victorious in a shoot-out versus the Green Bay Packers 28-27. Tampa Bay was on a bye week.

Minnesota's Adrian Peterson piled up over 200 yards receiving against Green Bay on Sunday. With the 192 yards rushed, Adrian is now the leader in rushing yards for the whole league.

Injury Report:
Min:
CB- Charles Gordon, Injured Reserve
FS- Madieu Williams, Questionable
DE- Jared Allen, Questionable

Tam:
S- Jermaine Phillips, Doubtful
TE- Alex Smith, Doubtful
QB- Brian Griese, Doubtful
RB- BJ Askew, Questionable
RB- Earnest Graham, Questionable
RB- Warrick Dunn, Questionable
WR- Ike Hilliard, Questionable
LB- Derrick Brooks, Probable
DT- Jovan Haye, Probable


Tampa Bay is hurt on both sides of the ball which Minnesota should exploit. Tampa Bay's former 1,000 yard rusher Carnell "Cadillac" Williams will be on the field for Sunday's game. Minnesota is healthy and really have no significant injuries since Jared Allen is likely to play. Tyrell Johnson will see some playing time for Madieu Williams if he's unable to compete. Benny Sapp will also see more playing time in nickle situations.


Predictions:
Min:
QB- Gus Frerotte- 18-28, 198 yards, 1 td, 2 int
RB- Adrian Peterson- 27 carries, 127 yards, 2 td
WR- Bernard Berrian- 5 catches, 77 yards, 1 td
DE- Jared Allen- 2 sacks, 6 tackles
LB- Chad Greenway- 11 tackles
CB- Antoine Winfield- 9 tackles, 1 int

Tam:
QB- Jeff Garcia- 20-33, 219 yards, 2 td, 1 int
RB- Warrick Dunn- 13 carries, 56 yards
WR- Antonio Bryant- 6 catches, 98 yards, 1 td
DE- Gaines Adams- 2 sacks, 8 tackles
LB- Barrett Ruud- 12 tackles
CB- Ronde Barber- 8 tackles, 1 int

Minnesota 27  Tampa Bay 20

I have Minnesota taking this one in an upset on the road. In an interesting side note: Minnesota is 19th in passing yards allowed which is far improved from last years numbers. Tampa Bay doesn't have that great of a passing game and Minnesota doesn't allow to much on the run.

Enjoy all of the games!