The Minnesota Vikings (2-0) are hosting the San Francisco 49ers (2-0) at the Metrodome this week and both teams are looking to stay undefeated.  The Vikings have not had much of a challenge yet this year, as they have beaten two weak teams in the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions.  They even let both of those teams build a lead on them before coming back and getting the easy victories.

Adrian Peterson has been fantastic so far this year and has a 6.8 yards per carry average.  He is battling a sore back but I don’t think it is going to affect Peterson too much.  I’m sure the 49ers and their head coach Mike Singletary are going to do everything they can to keep Adrian Peterson from getting too much, but Peterson has proved he can run around, over, or through people.  They also have got themselves Brett Favre at quarterback, and even though he has not really done much this year, he is still Brett Favre.  With the 49ers probably over-emphasizing stopping Peterson, Favre may have himself a break out game.

The 49ers have themselves a pretty impressive running game too, but Frank Gore sprained his ankle last week.  Gore, who ran for over 200 yards last week, says his ankle is fine and he is going to play.  An ankle problem for a running back can effect their play, as they are constantly cutting and driving off it.  49ers quarterback Shaun Hill has been in a similar situation as Favre this year, not having to do much besides handing the ball off.  Hill has been solid for the 49ers and doesn’t turn the ball over much, but he is not going to put the team on his back and win the game.

I think Adrian Peterson is the big difference maker in this game.  He may not put up huge numbers with the 49ers doing whatever they can to stop him, but because of that I think it will open up a lot of things for Favre and the passing game. Peterson has also proved he can be very effective even when teams know he is getting the ball.  The 49ers are going to put up a good effort but I think the Vikings are going to pull out the victory.

FINAL SCORE PREDICTION:  49ers 24, Vikings 30