New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings: 5 Things To Look For
3. Efficiency From Sam Bradford
Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford does not have to be perfect. He just has to be smart and proficient with the football in this one.
Bradford was sixth last season in total QBR at 99.3 and the Vikings were fifth in the NFL in quarterback rating in the red zone at 109.7. In other words, the Vikings must find ways to make the best out of possessions and red zone opportunities, and that starts with the man under center.
Sam Bradford may be underrated relative to his receivers, but unless you're getting points per completion, I don't think it's a huge gap. pic.twitter.com/tQvFTL1zzP
— John Lapinski (@JALapinski) August 31, 2017
The Vikings were in the middle of the pack last season in time of possession at 16th overall. You can point to the fact that they had no running game at all, hence the drafting of a legitimate franchise running back in Cook.
However, the steering of the ship is by Bradford and the strategy to play keep away from the Saints is a more logical approach. So being smart with throws, limiting turnovers, and making the most of drives is what Bradford has to do in this one.