December 6th, 2009 
Chris Boynton 
Posted in Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield’s week to week injury is beginning to look like a possible smokescreen for a more serious injury. He was suppose to be probable for last weeks game but had a ( Ahem, “Setback”).
In addition, tight end Visanthe Shiancoe is also among the Minnesota Vikings listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at Arizona.
Winfield has missed the last five games with an injured right foot. Shiancoe hurt his ribs in last week’s victory over Chicago. Shiancoe has eight touchdowns this season and has played in 107 straight regular season games.
Also questionable are backup running back Chester Taylor and right guard Anthony Herrera. Taylor also had a rib injury against Chicago and Herrera could miss his second straight game because of a concussion.
Artis Hicks started for Herrera last week, and there really isn’t a significant drop-off at Right Gaurd with him stepping in.
But the Vikings could find themselves a bit thin at tight end and running back if Shiancoe and/or Taylor cannot go.
I think he goes today. He better. If not, then it IS more serious and they’re hoping he can be there in the playoffs. This is a big game and starting another three game stretch that posses challenges they need inorder to prove and test themselves against tougher competition. Similar to the three game stretch against Bal, Pitt and GB earlier in the season. I have a hunch the Saints lose in Washington, so they can’t afford to go 2-1 this time and miss a chance to gain the #1 seed.
Don’t know why I have a hunch the Saints lose, but I’ve been thinking it for the past couple weeks when peering at the remaining schedule. Happy Holidays, Skol Vikes!
I hope you’re right Cs, about the Saints, that would be cool.
Hey Chris, any word on the Warner/Leinart starter.
Skins 7 Saints 0
Skins 10-0 over saints