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Shooting for Moon record
2 days ago by
Vikings Now
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Brett Favre is tied for second in the NFL with 24 touchdown passes this season.
But Favre needs just two touchdowns to break hall of fame quarterback Warren Moon's record for most touchdown passes in a single season among quarterbacks who were at least 40 years old by the end...
10 Points: Vikings Maul Bears
4 days ago by
The Viking Age
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Another week, another decisive victory. My 10 points…
1. Brett Favre’s performance was not his best of the season passer-rating wise, but it was his best in terms of spreading the ball around to his main receivers. Percy Harvin, Bernard Berrian, Sidney Rice and Chester...
Griffin earns praise from coordinator
1 day ago by
Access Vikings:
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The Vikings cornerback has taken his game up a notch with veteran Antoine Winfield missing.
Herrera and Sapp not participating
2 days ago by
Vikings Now
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All players were in attendance at practice today, but right guard Anthony Herrera and cornerback Benny Sapp weren't participating.
Herrera is dealing with a concussion that sidelined him against Chicago. He said earlier today that he will play at Arizona.
It's not clear...
Stuffing The Ballot Box Continues
3 days ago by
Vikings Gab
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The Vikings continue to dominate in Pro Bowl fan voting.
The following Vikings players lead their respective position in NFC fan voting: RB Adrian Peterson, fullback Naufahu Tahi, offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie, guard Steve Hutchinson, center John Sullivan, kicker Ryan Longwell...
Peterson not present at early portion of practice
7 days ago by
Vikings Now
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Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, was not on the field at the portion of practice open to reporters.
Peterson injured his ankle Sunday.
Vikings coach Brad Childress said Wednesday that he was not aware of any nagging injuries...
Winfield Will Sit After All
5 days ago by
The Viking Age
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During the week, Antoine Winfield gave every indication that he intended returning to the playing field this afternoon against the Bears.
Either that was just a smokescreen, or the plan changed somewhere between then and now. Whatever the case, Winfield is listed among the Vikings...
Vikes' star Peterson busted for driving 109 mph
1 day ago by
Fox Sports
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was cited for speeding over the weekend after police clocked him driving 109 mph on a highway in suburban Minneapolis.
Edina (ee-DYE'-nuh) police spokeswoman Molly Anderson says Peterson was pulled over just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday...
Adrian Peterson ‘Routine’ 109-MPH Speeding Tick!
1 day ago by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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The ASSOCIATED PRESS reports today that Adrian Peterson was popped for a 109-in-a-55(!) speeding ticket last weekend:
Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson said Thursday that he’ll be more careful after police clocked him driving 109 mph on a suburban Minneapolis...
Winfield, Shiancoe questionable for Vikes' Ariz. visit
11 hours ago by
CBSSports.com
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Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe are among the Minnesota Vikings listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Arizona.
Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings: Five Keys to Success
21 hours ago by
Revenge Of The Birds
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by John Russell - AP
If Kurt Warner starts against the Vikings on Sunday, the Cardinals offense becomes significantly more dangerous.
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The Minnesota Vikings(10-1) travel to Glendale,...
Winfield inactive again
5 days ago by
Vikings Now
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Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is inactive today, despite expressing confidence he would return today.
Winfield, who was listed as questionable, planned to see test his foot -- which he fractured against the Baltimore Ravens Oct. 18 -- before today's game against the Chicago...
Injury Report Gets Fuller
2 days ago by
Vikings Gab
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The Vikings have had relative luck with injuries so far this season (frantically knocking on wood) as they have not lost anyone for the season or even had very many serious injuries. Antoine Winfield’s foot injury has been the worst injury so far, and he is due back any day now...
Tip Of The Hat To Bill Simmons
3 hours ago by
Vikings Gab
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There isn’t much that I find entertaining about ESPN.
Bill Simmons is the exception.
His recent Power Rankings almost had me in tears with laughter (okay, the bottle of scotch may have helped that part out) and I encourage you to check them out.
In addition to the following excerpt...
Vikings give back
10 days ago by
Vikings Now
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Adrian Peterson and Tarvaris Jackson took time today to give back to underprivileged families who reside at Mary's Place in Minneapolis.
Peterson and Jackson, who were scheduled to be joined by Bryant McKinnie and Chester Taylor, signed autographs and passed out coupons for free...
The Case for Brett Favre as 2009 NFL MVP
9 days ago by
Daily Norseman
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by Jerry Holt - AP
Will this man be tipping his hat to the folks that vote for the MVP award after this season is over? (AP Photo/Star Tribune,Jerry Holt)
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Yes, I know that we've...
Can the Arizona Cardinals Start the Demise of Brett Favre and the Vikings
1 day ago by
Revenge Of The Birds
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by Andy King - AP
Brett Favre has been all smiles during his first eleven games as a Viking but can he finish the season as strongly as he's started? (AP Photo/Andy King)
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Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals: Know Thy Enemy Edition.
1 day ago by
Revenge Of The Birds
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by HANNAH FOSLIEN - AP
10 days ago:
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) hands the ball off to running back Adrian Peterson (28) during the first quarter of a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 22...
Vikings' Peterson gets citation for driving 109 mph
1 day ago by
Projo Pats Blog
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was cited for speeding over the weekend after police clocked him driving 109 mph on a highway in suburban Minneapolis. Edina police spokeswoman Molly Anderson says Peterson was pulled over just...
Favre wins NFC offensive player of month award
2 days ago by
Pro Football Talk
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In Week 11, a stellar performance by quarterback Brett Favre (22 of 25, 213 yards, four touchdowns) was overshadowed by Lions quarterback Matt Stafford.In Week 12, another great day from Favre (32 of 48, 392 yards, three touchdowns) was overshadowed...
Brett Favre might be good
12 days ago by
Defensive Indifference
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Now that's the convincing win over a subpar team that everyone was looking for...Even the most die-hard Brett Favre-backers couldn't have predicted this kind of season. 21 touchdowns versus 3 interceptions and a 112.1 passer rating makes folks like me look pretty silly for...
Vikings crush Bears, Favre showing zero signs of fatigue
5 days ago by
The Scores Report
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If Brett Favre is wearing down, then he has everybody fooled because the guy is playing like a freaking maniac.
Favre completed 32-of-48 passes for 392 yards with three touchdowns and no inceptions in the Vikings’ 36-10 win over the Bears in Week 12. Minnesota attacked Chicago repeatedly...
Adrian Peterson Likes To Drive Fast
1 day ago by
Sportress Of Blogitude
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Before the Vikings beat the Bears Sunday afternoon, running back Adrian Peterson got busted for speeding over the weekend. He was clocked by the fuzz going 109 mph in a 55-mph zone while driving in Edina, a Minneapolis suburb, on Saturday night. No word on whether a girlfriend was...
Vikings and Bengals will not be flexed to Sunday Night Football
4 days ago by
Cincy Jungle
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The NFL Flex scheduling is a beautiful thing. Between weeks 11 and 17 (except, for some strange reason, week 16), the NFL will change the start times to all NFL games to "ensure quality matchups" on primetime and late-afternoon time slots. The Bengals weren't given...
Arizona Cardinals Face Dilemma Between Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson
1 day ago by
Revenge Of The Birds
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by Tom Olmscheid - AP
The Cardinals will put this blog's name to test on Sunday when they attempt to get revenge on both the Vikings and Brett Favre.
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