As we discussed in the Stock Market Report on Sunday night, it’s hard to draw up a better start to a season than the one the Vikings enjoyed in their 28-12 Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. All three phases of the game chipped in for a wire-to-wire comfortable victory against an opponent that many had chosen for contention in the loaded NFC playoff picture. The Vikings jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. On offense, they controlled the game with an effective running attack using their new zone blocking scheme.
Vikings vs. Falcons: Five Game-Changing Plays
