Vikings have one worry today

The Jaguars' Allen Robinson is capable of making big plays and he's a physically imposing receiver who could give the Vikings' cornerbacks trouble. The rest of the team doesn't present much.

December 11, 2016 at 4:39PM
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson (Brian Stensaas — Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Jaguars stink. This, we know. We also know they're talented, when healthy.

Today they're missing a quality receiver in Allen Hurns and a great-when-healthy tight end in Julius Thomas. Power running back Chris Ivory is out, too, and the Jaguars' lousiness over the last few years has stemmed from poor offensive line play and erratic quarterbacking.

So if you're a Vikings fan wondering who to worry about today, it's simple: Allen Robinson.

He's capable of turning a bad pass into a touchdown. He's capable of beating good coverage. He's capable of making big plays and he's a physically imposing receiver who could give the Vikings' cornerbacks trouble.

My stupid prediction of the day: Vikings 23, Jaguars 13. For the score to be reversed I think Robinson will have to dominate, and I don't think the Vikings' defense or coaches will allow that to happen.

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Jim Souhan

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Jim Souhan is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He has worked at the paper since 1990, previously covering the Twins and Vikings.

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