Monday Night Heroics in Soldier Field

    After an incredibly lackluster first half from the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears led 16-0, as Brett Favre and the Vikes couldn't put anything together against the Bears tough Defense.  Jay Cutler and the Bears moved the ball down the field almost at ease but couldn't put the Vikings away, as they settled for 3 field goals throughout the game from Robbie Gould.  However, boy did things change in the second half, as Adrian Peterson, Brett Favre, and co. exploded for 30 points and over 300 yards of total offense to send the game into overtime.  There's been plenty of memorable Monday Night games in the past year, for example the Bills-Cowboys Monday Night game from last year, however, this game was just as exciting and I think the best game of the year thus far.
       I must hand it to Brett Favre this year, as he's put together game after game of highlights and phenomenal performances.  The beginning of this game certainly led everyone to believe this was not going to be Favre's night, however, his huge second half allowed him to end up with 321 passing yards and 2 touchdowns; none more important than the touchdown pass to Sidney Rice with only seconds remaining in regulation to send the game into OT.  Adrian Peterson also proved that he's the best running back in the league, and certainly the most feared, as he ran over the Bears defense in the second half to rush for 94 yards and put together 2 touchdowns.  No doubt he's ready for the playoffs.
     

I must ask, is this Favre actually 40 years old or what??  What the heck is going on with him?  I started him in fantasy football 2 years ago and was convinced then that his best days were behind him; now we're hearing talk of possible MVP consideration.  Hats off to Farve even though the Bears pulled this one out tonight.  He's the definition of a good ol' boy that never gives up and never cashes out.
       Jay Cutler also showed tonight why some still regard him as a top level quarterback in the NFL, even though probably a second tier quarterback because of his lack of wide receiver talent.  Nonetheless, he persevered tonight and put together a monster night in front of a packed house at Soldier Field in Chicago.  Cutler led the game winning drive in overtime and threw 4 touchdowns to only 1 interception....wow.  He also came through each time when Chicago needed him, as the fans and his team were behind him the whole way....unlike the rest of the season.  The Bears deserved to win this game tonight and maximized on their opportunities to score, as they pulled it out 36-30.  It's always great to see a team like the Bears return to greatness, if only for one game, and pull out a gritty win against a conference opponent. Favre and the rest of the Vikings learned tonight that they'll need to play solid football for 60 minutes instead of just 30 if they wish to make a run in the playoffs this year.