October 24th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Michael Lombardi of NFL Network reported that the Vikings benched quarterback Donovan McNabb because he wasn’t putting in the time or work to become a great player. “He’s the last one in the building, he’s the first one gone, late for meetings, late for practice,” Lombardi said, citing people in the Vikings’ organization. “They just basically have [...]
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Ponder, Peterson not enough to get past Packers as Vikings lose 33-27
“I made some mistakes personally that were crucial, Put this loss on me, but the players around me played exceptionally well and kept me in it,” Ponder said after quarterbacking the Vikings in their 33-27 loss to Aaron Rodgers and the defending Super Bowl champion Packers. But while Ponder did throw two key interceptions in [...]
Robison Says Sorry for Kicking Lang in Groin
Vikings defensive end Brian Robison issued an apology on Twitter to Packers offensive lineman T.J. Lang after Robison kicked Lang in the groin during the game on Sunday. “My apologies to (at)tjlang70, my team, my fans and the nfl,” Robison tweeted after Minnesota’s 33-27 loss to Green Bay. “I am not a dirty player and [...]
Green Bay at Minnesota Week 7 Inactives
Green Bay: T Chad Clifton, G Ray Dominguez, DE Mike Neal, LB Jamari Lattimore, LB Robert Francois, LB Frank Zombo, CB Sam Shields Minnesota: WR Bernard Berrian, T DeMarcus Love, C John Sullivan, DE D’Aundre Reed, CB Chris Cook, CB Antoine Winfield, S Jamarca Sanford
Jared Allen Headed Towards the Record Books
Jared Allen has 9.5 sacks through six games. In 2009, Jared wound up with 7.5 sacks in 2 games against Green Bay, his opponent Sunday. Just like that season, seasoned veteran Packers T Chad Clifton is out with injury. Michael Strahan rang up 10.5 sacks through six games in the year he broke the record [...]
Around the Horn with TC Huddle
Our good friends over at TC Huddle were kind enough to answer some questions with us about the Vikings after their 1-5 start this season. The Vikings are not a good football team right now. Despite their woes, they are only two years removed from the NFC championship game and have talent on their [...]
Weekly Picks: Week 7
Branden (44-33) Randy (51-26) Sunday October 23, 2011 Seahawks @ Browns Branden: Seahawks Randy: Seahawks Falcons @ Lions Branden: Lions Randy: Falcons Texans @ Titans Branden: Texans Randy: Titans Broncos @ Dolphins Branden: Broncos Randy: Broncos Chargers @ Jets Branden: Jets Randy: Chargers Bears @ Bucs Branden: Bears Randy: Bears Redskins @ Panthers Branden: [...]
CB Chris Cook Arrested
Cornerback Chris Cook was arrested on 2 accounts of domestic assault charges. Cook is being held without bail at Hennepin County Jail. There’s a good chance that Cook won’t be able to get out of jail until he can see a judge on Monday. Vikings will more than likely have to go with Cedric Griffin [...]
Video: CBS Sports Packers vs. Vikings Preview
The Green Bay Packers look to remain undefeated as they travel to Mall of America Field to square off against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Join Jason Horowitz and NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan as they take a look at this upcoming matchup.
Kevin Williams fined $15K for hit on Bears QB Jay Cutler
Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams has been fined $15,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, Tom Pelissero of 1500ESPN.com reports. Williams was flagged on the play, which occurred with 1:55 to play in the third quarter of the Vikings’ 39-10 loss last Sunday. Pelissero notes that Williams was also flagged $7,500 for [...]
