Saints Loss Puts Vikings Back In The Race For Top Seed
The Minnesota Vikings has a shot at the top seed in the NFC after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulled a shocking upset over the New Orleans Saints Sunday. With the Vikings at 11-3 and the Saints at 13-2, the Vikings are within striking distance of gaining home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, as well as a [...]
Teams Are Ignoring Kleinsasser?
Teams playing against the Minnesota Vikings are doing well stopping running back Adrian Peterson because they are not assigning a defensive player on tight end Jimmy Kleinsasser when he is on the field, according to an NFL scout. After watching most of the Vikings’ games, the scout said teams generally don’t view Kleinsasser as a [...]
Twins Shifting Attention Back To Crede?
The Minnesota Twins are seriously considering re-signing third baseman Joe Crede after spending the offseason considering trade options and watching the free agent market, according to a source close to the situation. Per the source, the Twins were close to acquiring San Diego Padres’ Kevin Kouzmanoff this offseason, but talks have since simmered down because [...]
Williams Receives Early Christmas Gift
Minnesota Vikings’ defensive tackle Kevin Williams was fined $5,000 by the NFL for a roughing the passer call in last Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Williams tackled quarterback Matt Moore in the knee area, which is a big no-no for a league that is cracking down on quarterback protection. Williams is not expected to [...]
Sanford Getting First Team Reps
Sean Jensen (Pioneer Press) reports Minnesota Vikings’ safety Jamarca Sanford got some repetitions with the first-string defense in Wednesday’s practice, but safety Tyrell Johnson will get the start on Monday night. When Johnson was out with a concussion for the Dec.13 game against Cincinnati, Sanford got the start and played well in his place. Johnson [...]
Glaus Inks With The Braves
Free-agent third baseman Troy Glaus signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves Wednesday morning, shrinking the Minnesota Twins options in their quest for a third baseman. Glaus, 33, has been linked to the Twins this offseason as a possible free-agent signing to fill a hole at third base. He will reportedly play first base [...]
Sapp’s Trash Talk Fired Up Smith
Carolina Panthers’ receiver Steve Smith exploded for a season-high nine passes for 157 yards and a touchdown in Carolina’s surprising 26-7 victory over the Vikings. Who can we credit for this? Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Benny Sapp. In Smith’s post-game interview with NBC Sports Andrea Kremer, he said he was fired up in the second half [...]
Childress Tried Benching Favre In Panthers’ Game
Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Brett Favre said during the post-game conference that coach Brad Childress tried to bench him during the third quarter when the Vikings were up 7-6. “I was getting hit a little bit….. I felt the pressure on a lot of plays,” Favre said. “Brad wanted to go in a different direction and [...]
McKinnie Was Benched In Carolina Game; Coach Takes Some Blame
Minnesota Vikings’ left tackle Bryant McKinnie was benched in Sunday night’s game against the Carolina Panthers, coach Brad Childress confirmed after the game. Panthers’ defensive end Julius Peppers had his way all night, rushing quarterback Brett Favre with ease. Reserve lineman Artis Hicks replaced McKinnie in the game, but didn’t play any better against the [...]
Vikings Are NFC North Champions
The Minnesota Vikings clinched the NFC North title when the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Green Bay Packers Sunday. The Vikings can now set their goal for the top seed in the NFC, now that the New Orleans lost for the first time this season against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. A top seed would secure [...]
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