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Peterson On NFL Network

 
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will be featured on the NFL Network’s “Who Is?” show tonight.  The rookie will be interviewed on his background, including his career at Oklahoma and his time with the Vikings.  The show will also feature a tour of Peterson’s home and a breakdown on his playing style.  “Who Is?” featuring [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 18 2007

Peterson Named the NFC Player of the Week

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been named the NFC’s Offensive Player of the Week.  The rookie rushed for a team record 224 yards in Sunday’s win over the Bears at Soldier Field.  Peterson also had nine receiving yards and 128 yards on kickoff returns for a combined 361 yards in the win.  He is [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 17 2007

Herrera a Starter on the O-Line for Now

The Vikings players have today off, and when they return to Winter Park tomorrow, Anthony Herrera will find himself on top of the depth chart. Coach Brad Childress says Herrera earned the post after playing well on the offensive line during Sunday’s win at Chicago. He says it appears Herrera is settling into his role [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 16 2007

Vikings Look to Break Losing Streak in Windy City

The Vikings head to Chicago to battle the NFC North rival Bears, looking to get back on track at Soldier Field.  The Vikings are 1-and-3 on the season and are coming off of their bye week.  They lost their last game September 30th to Green Bay.  Starting quarterback Tarvaris Jackson missed the last two games with [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 13 2007

James and Taylor Scuffle; DE Hurts Shoulder

The Vikings can’t seem to beat up too many teams on the field, but seem to be just fine when it comes to fighting in the locker room.  Reports state that DE Erasmus James got into it with running back Chester Taylor in the Vikings locker room Wednesday, and James must have come out on [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 12 2007

T-Jack Says He’s Ready

Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson says he’s not 100-percent healthy, but added he’s well enough to start on Sunday at Chicago. Jackson hasn’t played since suffering a groin injury during the Vikings’ loss at Detroit on September 16th. Coach Brad Childress won’t decide on a quarterback, saying he wants to see how Jackson performs in practice [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 11 2007

DE Scott Out For Year

Bad luck has seemed to follow Minnesota Vikings defensive end Darrion Scott this season.  Firstly he regretted the lowest tender offer given by the Vikings during the offseason, then he proceeded to lose his starting spot to Kenechi Udeze during training camp.  to top it all off, on Monday, Scott broke a bone in his [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 10 2007

Jackson Says He’s Ready to go for Chicago

Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson says he’s ready to get back to playing football following the Vikings’ bye week. Jackson hasn’t played since suffering a groin injury in the loss at Detroit on September 16th. After getting treatment at Vikings headquarters last week, Jackson took a trip to Alabama and Mississippi, where he received further treatment at [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 09 2007

While the Vikings Sit, the Division Tightens

While the Vikings enjoyed their bye week, the NFC North race tightened up a bit. Green Bay lost its first game of the season, falling at Chicago 27-20 on a late touchdown pass by Brian Griese. Detroit failed in its chance to move into a first-place tie with the Packers when the Lions were drilled [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 08 2007

Vikings Taking a Break This Weekend

This is the Vikings’ bye week.  The regular season resumes on October 14th against the Bears in Chicago.  Coach Brad Childress attended staff meetings this week and is scheduled to return home tonight.  Everyone is back to Winter Park on Monday to begin preparations for the game against the Bears.

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 05 2007