If Peterson can learn to pick up the blitz, he might be okay.

During the first few games of the season, Brad Childress was afraid to use Adrian Peterson on third down, because Peterson has a hard time "picking up blitz packages and stunts."

I guess a 30 carry, 296 yard day might make Childress change his mind for good. Peterson will without question be the NFL Rookie of the Year and he could challenge Tom Brady and/or Randy Moss for the MVP -- if the Vikings win the rest of their games and Peterson keeps doing what he is doing.

And, that was the great part about the win yesterday -- not only did Peterson look amazing, but the entire team played well. Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman said the Vikings "just wanted the game more than we did. They dove for every inch, fought for everything. They blocked a second or two longer. When you're that physical, good things happen."

He was talking about the Vikings! Nobody talks about the Vikings like that. Maybe this game was a turning point? I have no idea about this team anymore. They lose to the Eagles at home and look terrible doing it and then destroy the Chargers one week later.

Just crazy.

As long as the Vikings don't trade Peterson to New England and as long as he doesn't get injured, the next few Vikings seasons are going to be pretty fun.