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2016 NFL Week Two Hot Takes: End of the Tony Romo Era?

By Erik Lambert

Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scores a touchdown as Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) defends in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Cowboys won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scores a touchdown as Washington Redskins linebacker Mason Foster (54) defends in the third quarter at FedEx Field. The Cowboys won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is injured during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Packers 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is injured during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Packers 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Vikings better hope no big injuries hit their defense

Sam Bradford is getting the attention after the big win on Sunday Night against Green Bay, along of course with Stefon Diggs. That’s expected but make no mistake, after losing Adrian Peterson to a torn meniscus this team can’t afford anymore notable injuries. Especially on the defensive side of the ball. Right now that unit is 80% of the reason Minnesota is 2-0. Their ability to withstand difficult situations and make plays has kept the team on course for the time being.

The offense is not going to light it up moving forward. Peterson is out. The offensive line continues to struggle pass protecting and nobody outside of Diggs has really emerged as a threat in the passing game. Mike Zimmer needs that defense healthy and humming if they’re going to maintain their grip on the NFC North. It feels like the Vikings are one more injury away from fading out of the picture. Not a good sign in this league.

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