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Archive for October, 2008

Jackson Running Scout Team; Still Hoping a Starting Job Remains

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 30 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 30 2008

NFL Insider Looks At The NFC North


Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 29 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 27 2008

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.

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 26 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 21 2008

Special Teams Miscues and Letdowns on Defense Equal Ugly 48-41 Loss to Bears

Remember when the Vikings defense and special teams were supposed to be the strong point of their 2008 team?  Sure didn’t look that way Sunday in Chicago vs the Bears.  While the defense wasn’t the only one to blame, the Vikings were stunned by Chicago in a NFC North matchup 48-41.
The team allowed 327 yards [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 19 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 16 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 13 2008

Longwell’s FG Bails Out Vikings in 12-10 Win Over Lions

The Minnesota Vikings played all their cards right in New Orleans on Monday night, pulling out a wild 30-27 win. Today at home vs the lowly Lions, the team needed all they get and more just to pull out a 12-10 win. Breathing a sigh of relief after Ryan Longwell’s game-winning kick from 26 yards [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 12 2008