Quick reaction from Vikings 20-9 loss to New Orleans:
There will be a lot of discussion on the personal foul penalty on Captain Munnerlyn on Drew Brees in the third quarter.
Munnerlyn slammed Brees backward on a third-down sack for what looked like another stop by the Vikings defense. The Vikings trailed 13-9 but had some momentum at the time.
But the officials called Munnerlyn for a personal foul after Brees jumped up and protested.
The Saints took advantage of the second chance with a touchdown drive that completely changed the tone of the game.
That was the pivotal moment in the game and it was a tough call for sure, but the Vikings also have to look at their own mistakes, too. They scored only nine points. Kicking field goals against the Saints at home is not a winning formula.
On offense, I liked some of the things that rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater showed in relief of injured Matt Cassel. In particular, Bridgewater displayed some poise against heavy pressure in the third quarter.
The Vikings still have to find ways to get the ball in the end zone. They can't expect to win many games scoring just nine points. But Bridgewater didn't seem rattled by his first NFL experience in a loud venue.
