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Peterson believes he can break record
In a new NFL era of pass-heavy offenses and running back-by-committee, there are those who believe Emmitt Smith's career rushing record will never be broken.
Adrian Peterson isn't among them.
The Minnesota Vikings star rusher is undaunted by what it would take for him to reach Smith's mark of 18,355 yards. Even though he would have to maintain his career average of...
Jared Allen doesn't think he has a target on his back against Bears
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December 02, 2012
In a 28-10 loss to the Chicago Bears, on a Antoine Winfield interception return Vikings defensive end Jared Allen drew a penalty on a block to Bears guard Lance Louis which resulted in an ACL injury. Allen was fined $21,000 for the hit, but some think the Bears will target him in attempt to get some payback for Louis in their next meeting. Allen isn't one of them, he feels it...
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December 02, 2012
Vikings rule out Harvin against Packers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Minnesota Vikings leading receiver Percy Harvin will miss his third straight game with an ankle injury.
Harvin, who has a team-high 62 catches and 677 receiving yards and is the NFL's leading kickoff returner with a 35.9-yard average, did not travel with the team for Sundays NFC North game against the Green Bay Packers. Harvin, who has been out since spraining...
Ponder hopes to meet Favre
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December 01, 2012
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder wants to meet and speak with former Vikings quarterback Brett Favre in the offseason.
Ponder told Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com that he has never spoken to Favre, who retired several months before the Vikings drafted Ponder in 2011 with their first-round pick.
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December 01, 2012
Notebook: Vikings stressing a fast start
The Vikings haven’t experienced much success on the road, but they believe they have been taken away from their strength when forced to pass. The numbers for Adrian Peterson in losses and wins support that theory. Plus, Matt Kalil talks about leading Pro Bowl voting among fans and the Vikings have to prepare for the Packers’ version of Percy Harvin.
Percy Harvin Ruled Out For Week 13
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December 01, 2012
Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game. SOURCE: Tom Pelissero, 1500 ESPN Twin Cities
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Harvin returned to practice Wednesday but was limping on his cuts. He didnt dress for practice the next two days. Rookie Jarius Wright has received 15 targets in the two games Harvin has missed.
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December 01, 2012
Packers must put clamps on Peterson
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- For the Minnesota Vikings (6-5) to make the playoffs this season, they'll need to win at least one of their two upcoming games with the division-rival Packers (7-4). The first of those two NFC North showdowns is Sunday at Lambeau Field, with both teams' regular-season schedules concluding four weeks later in Minnesota.
"I want to go ahead and control...
Frazier: Ponder will remain Vikings' starter
Despite another poor outing from Christian Ponder, he will remain the Vikings’ starter, Leslie Frazier confirmed.
Vikings Inactives For Week 13 Vs Packers
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December 02, 2012
The Minnesota Vikings have declared TE Allen Reisner, LB Audie Cole, CB Brandon Burton, DL D'Aundre Reed, OG Mark Asper, QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson, WR Percy Harvin inactive for Week 13. Source: KFFL.com Attached Thumbnails
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December 02, 2012
Urlacher to contest fine for tackling Vikings' Peterson
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November 30, 2012
Getting fined for a tackle last Sunday is not fine with Brian Urlacher. The Chicago Bears linebacker will appeal an NFL fine resulting from a stop on Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. Urlacher brought down Peterson near the sideline in the fourth quarter with a horse-collar tackle that drew a 15-yard penalty in the Bears' 28-10 win. "Oh yes, for sure, appealing...
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November 30, 2012
Packers Use Balancing Act to Beat Vikings
Aaron Rodgers was aided by a good running game while the Vikings had nothing but Adrian Peterson. With the Packers pitching a second-half shutout, they beat the Vikings 23-14 and stayed right in the heart of the playoff race.
Packers find Ponder is Vikings' weakest link
GREEN BAY, Wis. Assessing the Packers' defensive performance in their 23-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings depends greatly on how a team values each statistical category. Allowing 210 rushing yards to Adrian Peterson is about as bad as it gets, but with that production being coupled with only 119 passing yards, while giving up just 14 points and forcing two key interceptions...
Jared Allen injured
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December 02, 2012
Fox Sports reporter Jay Glazer has reported that Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen has a torn labrum in his shoulder that will require surgery. The difference between Allen and your average spoiled NFL diva is that Allen has been playing with the injury the entire season and although his sack totals are down he [...]
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December 02, 2012
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