Can Tarvaris Jackson Beat the Arizona Cardinals?
We learned in the past couple of days that Tarvaris Jackson will start for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday when they face the Arizona Cardinals. The Vikings don't rely on the quarterback to win many games but Jackson will undoubtedly some impact on this game. The real question though is which team will benefit from his play?
Here's some quicks facts on Jackson's career to date:
- 8-8 record as a starter, but was 8-4 in 2007 in 12 starts. The Vikings were 0-4 without him at QB.
- In his eight career wins he's thrown 6 TDs and 6 Ints while completing 62.9% of his passes
- In his eight career losses he's thrown 5 TDs and 10 Ints while completing 52.3% of his passes.
- He's had a QB rating below 75 in ten career games and the Vikes are 3-7 in those games.
- He's thrown more interceptions than TDs in six games and the Vikes are 2-4 in those games.
- He averages 24 yards rushing per game in his 16 starts and he's rushed for
more than 35 yards four times. Oddly though, the Vikes are 1-3 in those games. - The Vikings are 0-5 when Jackson attempts more than 30 passes.
So how do the Cardinals attack Tarvaris Jackson? Most imprortantly, I think they've got to throw something at him that they haven't showed on tape yet. He's still a young developing quarterback and if he has to digest a new look from the defense, it could only benefit the Cardinals. I'd also expect to see some blitzing from Adrian Wilson and even Antrel Rolle. They're both likely to be around the line of scrimmage trying to slow down Adrian Peterson, so they could also put some pressure on Jackson when he drops back to pass. One final piece to the puzzle is to put as much of the game on his shoulders as possible. The Cardinals can to that one of two ways: jump out to an early lead or shut down the Vikings running game. If the Vikings have to rely on Tarvaris Jackson to win the game, this will be a Cardinals victory. Agree/Disagree? What else can they do throw off Jackson's game?
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improved secondary
Hopefully the improving secondary can keep Minnesotas passing game out of the end zone. With DRC in the starting lineup and Hood healthy again, I like they’re chances to give Jackson a tough game.
I bet the rook gets another pick this week as well. I’ve seen Jackson make some really bad throws.
by RedBirds to the SB on Dec 12, 2008 11:25 AM MST reply actions 0 recs
Jackson is an unknown
He’s sat and watched a capable veteran manage the offense for most of the season and should be able to come in and continue the work. We’d expect the same out of Leinart if the situation was reversed. The Cards need to get pressure out of their front four without the aid of elaborate blitzes and force Jackson into making mistakes. Exactly the same thing Viking fans are saying about Warner & Co.
This will be an interesting game considering the parallels between the teams…
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
by Hawkwind on Dec 12, 2008 12:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs
vikings fan here
i personally think tavaris jackson is alot better then what his stats and such show.
i didnt like gus coming in and taking over for jackson.
its not like i was pissed off over it or anything, i was happy the first few games seeing him throw passes but after a few more games i saw his immobility, and even though he is a veteran threw just as many bad passes as jackson, possibly worst
when gus frerrote throws pick he hits the DB right in the numbers, atleast jackson’s INT’s are jump balls and the WR and DB both have a chance at it
that being said i have good expectations for jackson this week, the only real issue this game would be is if childress doesnt chain him down this game like the first 2 weeks, and actually give him plays designed to go more then 5 yards
by NativeViking on Dec 13, 2008 6:49 AM MST reply actions 0 recs


















