Viks D now that Grossman is starting?

[Paladyr]

I'm posting this here because I want to discuss "rules" people have about who to start on any given sunday. You often hear "never start a rookie QB in their debut" or "always start your studs", but what about starting the opposing DEF of a team that is already poor, and now is starting a rookie QB. Is it just as poor an idea to COUNT on the rookie doing bad as it is to start the rookie QB?

[MMH]

I like Grossman a lot but sure it would be a good weak to play any of the D's in this game.

Take the weather into the equation. Looks like snow and high winds. Either D could have a good game. I would actually take Chicago's D over Minasotta this week though.

[fantasy fanatic]

Would you rather have the New Orleans Defense or that of Minnesota?

[deftdelivery]

Keep in mind Chicago is home - that's always a factor in Minnesota's play...

I just don't see Grossman performing better than mediocre in this game...this will be his first NFL snap (I assume), and even the Vikings D should post good stats.

[9er Fan]

New Orleans. Collins, Shockey, and Hillard are out. Toomer and Barber have underachieved, their O-line has sucked all year, and they're on the road. I will be surprised if NY scores more than 14 points.

[Paladyr]

i would not play NO. Their D just isn't strong enough to score big points against teams they SHOULD score big points against. Twice they had atlanta and didn't do squat.

[moochman]

In either case the Giants or DeCubs should try to protect their QBs by running the ball. A-Train plays very well at home and doesn't fumble as much as Tiki (who does). The Saints may be a good play this week. They should score a lot and help TB to 14 points so...The Vikes are so schitzophrenic that it's hard to say how well they'll play.

[The Super Freak]

it is one of those things that could go either way i would be more inclined to start a nother defense because MN ALWAYS plays bad in the cold and our d is always bad regardless of where we play

[Paladyr]

it is one of those things that could go either way i would be more inclined to start a nother defense because MN ALWAYS plays bad in the cold and our d is always bad regardless of where we play

That's the kind of insider opinion i'm looking for! Thanks.

[tjhksig]

I used this strategy last week w/ Jacksonville and I'm using it this week with Minny.

Chicago is near the bottom of the league in sacks allowed and INT's, and I don't see how Grossman makes them better in those areas. Plus, Minny leads the league in picks and have returned a few for TD's. PLUS, they've played very well in the last month; check the stats.