I'm thinking people are going to be really, really upset with Dom after the game not because the Packers lost, but because they still do not get Dom's philosophy.
Under no circumstances will a Dom Capers defense let you win by running the football on them. Their top priority is to stop the run. Then, theoretically, you become a one-dimensional team. That is when he goes Blitzburgh, and blitzes you like no tomorrow.
Dom, magically, is NOT going to change his philosophy for Brett. Nor should he, because this year Brett has played at a low level. In other words, Adrian Peterson is much more of a threat than Brett right now. Dom is justified in making sure he contains AP first and foremost. He's not going to come out looking to send Favre a message. That is never how Dom's philosophy works.
If we can limit Peterson, then it becomes a simple Favre vs Defense match-up. Last year, Favre won because our defense stunk at zone schemes. Our lack of competence in zone was increased by out inability to have a pass-rush get home.
This year, I'm thinking Dom is hoping to get to the same point as last year: taking AP out of the game and forcing Favre to beat us. I think this team he has some better tools to fight Brett. I think it should be noted that we traded for Anthony Smith right after last week's game. In other words, I do not think that was mere coincidence, but rather an attempt to solidify our zone scheme should a back-up safety have to play (remember, Derrick Martin and Matt Giordano got snaps at safety against the Vikings last year).
There should be no reason for us to expect Capers to come out guns blazing and go after Favre. It does not fit his system's style. If he can get to the same point as he did last year, though, and take AP mostly out of the game, then I fully expect him to go all out.
But then the importance shifts to the players, who actually have to win their one-on-one match-ups. In other words, if the players execute at a high level, Capers will come off looking like gold. If they fail, expect to see much of the same as last year (and, unfortunately, misplaced calls for Capers firing because his defense "sucks").
Frankly, I think this game is going to come down to Special Teams. The Vikings have an excellent ST, but the Packers do not. If the Packers hope to have any shot, then they have to shut out the Vikings STs and give their offense and defense a chance to execute.
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