Where is AP? By Dane Moore

The Vikings took care of the 'dem Cowboys at the dome Sunday 34-3. An overall dynamic performance on both sides of the ball. The defensive line especially impressed, led by the traditionally "weak point" of a dominating D-line in Ray Edwards. Edwards had five tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble. The pressure enforced on Tony Romo by the "Wall of America" was brought ever drive and is the reason the Vikings faced no contest from the Cowboys offense.

But what about the Viking offense? On the surface this week the Vikes looked great Favre had 4 tds, and Sidney Rice has also been terrific in the passing game that has exceeded the expectations of everyone all season long. Our passing game will not be able to keep up with the New Orleans passing attack plain and simple. The Saints have picked apart even the strongest defenses across the league.

The Vikings need a dominant performance from Adrian Peterson. Peterson has put up a very impressive statistical performance this year with 1300 rushing yards and double-digit touchdowns yet again. His performances have, however, been even keeled with many short touchdown runs and a nominal YPC (Yards Per Carry) average. In 2008 Peterson had twenty rushes of twenty or more yards. This year the explosive runs have been less often and further between. He has not been a disappointment by any means, and his skill set has definitely not deteriorated. But why in '08 was Peterson more dominating with Jackson as quarterback, when now we have a hall of famer behind the center.

Sunday vs. the Cowboys Peterson had 26 carries for 63 yards for 2.4 yards per carry average. Which is simply abysmal. The game next Sunday’s winner will be determined by who controls the pace of the game. In New Orleans the Saints will come out firing. I'm not suggesting the Vikings need to instill a Peterson Ratio, but they do need the game plan further focused on the running game and further dedicated to Peterson and finding his success. He is the same player that can run over anyone in the NFL, and he is the Vikings dynamic weapon on the offensive end. Vikings: use Favre when he is needed and dominate with Peterson, that needs to be the Vikings pace on offense, and continue to pressure the quarterback on defense.