Minnesota at New York

By a show of hands, how many people at the start of the season would have said the Giants would be 0-6 through entering week seven? None?  There certainly are a lot of reasons for the debacle. Let's start with a ground attack that is generating just 67.8 yards per contest. The Giants have moved the ball effectively in the air at times but Eli Manning, who has always been prone to the interception, has thrown far too many this season. His INT rate has already equaled his entire season total from a year ago (15). The once proud Giants defense and pass rush has generated a league low five sacks on the season, and has allowed an NFL worst 34.8 points per game. The Vikings have some problems of their own on defense, but offensively they have generated 24 points or more in five of their six games. They also have the best weapon on the field in this game with Adrian Peterson, who has broken two long ones already this year, and is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. More importantly he gives the Vikings a closer that can run out the clock and move the chains late in the game, something the Giants are totally lacking. The Vikings go with Josh Freeman here. He had certainly worn out his welcome in Tampa Bay and had to go. But he's a veteran quarterback that has proven he can play in this league. People forget quickly that last season with the Bucs, Freeman threw for over 4,000 yards and 27 touchdowns. The change of scenery should help him. In the end, against this terrible Giants defense, he should have some success. We keep waiting for the "real" Giants to show up. Maybe they already have. Take the points here.