Tarvaris Jackson has not only lost his starting job, he’s now running scout team QB for the Vikings, showing just how much faith coach Brad Childress and the team does NOT have in the player that was supposed to take a big step forward in 2008. Jackson is now behind starter Gus Frerotte and while [...]
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Week Nine Preview: Vikings Host Red Hot Texans
Back from the bye week, the Minnesota Vikings have a stiff test at home Sunday when they play host to the red hot Houston Texans, winners of three straight after starting the season 0-4. The Vikings are looking to put a playoff run together, and need a strong start to their second half as at [...]
If they Want to Win the North; It Has to Start Now
Sitting at 3-4 and coming off a bye week, it’s back to work for the Vikings as they get set to host the red hot Houston Texans on Sunday at home. They are coming off that wild 48-41 loss to the Bears two weeks ago. Now with two straight home games, it’s time for this [...]
Starting DTs Face Suspensions After Testing Positive
Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports Vikings DT Pat Williams and DT Kevin Williams are both facing suspensions after testing positive for water pills. Their appeal was slated for this past week, but it has been pushed back.
Peterson Number Two In Rushing
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has moved up the list of the NFL’s rushing leaders. Peterson, who racked up 121 yards in Chicago on Sunday, is now second in the league with 684 yards. That’s 134 yards behind Washington’s Clinton Portis. Peterson passed Atlanta’s Michael Turner, who was idle with the Falcons on a bye [...]
Vikings Sign Harris, Waive Tapeh
The Vikings signed veteran linebacker Napoleon Harris on Thursday and waived fullback Thomas Tapeh. Harris, who was released by the Chiefs earlier this week, racked up a career-high 116 tackles with Kansas City last season. He also had one-and-a-half sacks, one interception and three passes defended while playing in all 16 games. The 29-year-old has [...]
Bottom Line – Peterson and Berrian Need More Touches
The team is .500 for the first time this season, but after watching the offense put up plenty of yards and not a lot of points on Sunday is cause for concern. You had to like the fact they were able to rally late, and yes the pass interference call was one that could be [...]


October 30th, 2008
Matt Loede
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