All I’m left to hope for is less than 17 points out of the Chicago defense tonight so that my bride-to-be can advance to the finals, with Joe Webb under center for the Vikings, I’m not optomistic, no offense to Mr. Webb.

Tonights game is being played at TCF Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus, players are already complaining about how hard the field is and there is a forecast for snow and 13 degrees.  With all that swirling around, this game has a chance at history, not for the actual play, but because of all the outside elements. 

 You have to feel sorry for the Minnesota fans, just think of the roller coaster ride from the last year.  They were Moments away from the Super Bowl until they were Favre'd.  Then more Favreing over the summer only to have him come back, suck the life out of the team and ultimately leave them with nothing more than Joe Webb.  Oh, and their last home game isn't even at home.  Really is there any better metaphor for their season than the Metrodome popping like a water balloon?

Both teams are fairly stout defensively; the Vikings rank #13 against QB's, #9 against RB's and #20 against WR's in terms of points allowed.  While the Bears come in at #3 against QB's, #8 against RB's and #14 against WR's.  Add those numbers to the hard, slick field and cold temps and you have a recipe for a 13-10 game.

Obviously, if you have him, you are starting Adrian Peterson, with Joe Webb at the helm in poor conditions, expect "All Day" to get the rock as many times as he can handle.  I know he's been banged up, but he is the #2 RB for the season and #8 overall in points, you can't sit that.  If the Bears were a normal team, you'd expect the same usage for Matt Forte, but Mike Martz likes to throw the ball, so settle in the middle with lots of short passes and screens to Forte and Chester Taylor. 

Really, aside from Peterson and Forte it is difficult to see any other individual player with much value.  Cutler has had his moments this year, but none of his receivers scare you and if you take out his good game against Philly, he's had 12 points or less in 3 of 4 games.  In a deep league that allows Joe Webb to count as a QB and WR, maybe you are rolling the dice, but chances are if he is in your lineup your best hope is the consolation bracket championship.  Joe Webb's inexperience will trickle down to poor games for Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, and Visanthe Shiancoe.  

Finally, the only other fantasy worthy option is the Bears defense, sorry Jen, but it is true.  We can only hope that the Vikings circle the wagons, decide to protect Joe Webb and rush 60 times.  If they go down big early and Webb is chucking it into the snow, she might be joining me in the 3rd place game.

Written by Chris Summers exclusively for TheFantasyFix.com

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