Minnesota Vikings

By Tim Yotter Jared Allen has spent time on some losing teams, which makes him appreciate all the more what the Vikings are doing so far this season. Plus, we look at some touchdown trends this season and where the Vikings fare in a couple of rankings.

Turns out Brett Favre looks great in purple. His play has exceeded all expectations and helped put the Vikings in prime position in the NFC.

By Gonzo Mayday! Mayday! The Josh Freeman 2009 White Flag has been thrown. By the way, Aaron Rodgers is this year's Great Game Against A Bad Team MVP. His stats have no correlation with his actual effectiveness. Even Al Bundy didn't hold his balls this long.

By Gonzo Week 14 Vikings schedule:  vs. Cincinnati Current SNF game:  Philadelphia at New York Giants Week 15 Vikings schedule:  at Carolina Current SNF game:  Minnesota at Carolina Week 17 Vikings schedule:  vs. New York Giants Current SNF game:  None

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By The Sports Xchange With the Vikings on bye, we take a snapshot look at the NFC North games to keep an eye on this weekend. Could the Lions get their second win, will the Bears keep pace with a solid opponent and will the Packers keep the Bucs winless?

A new Vikings fan group has sprung up to push Minnesota lawmakers to consider stadium legislation.

By Gonzo 4 days ago: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre reacts after throwing for the Vikings' final touchdown in a 38-26 win over the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Star Tribune, Jerry Holt)

By The Sports Xchange An old quarterback that Brad Childress wouldn’t stop pursuing and a first-round draft pick that some had taken off their board are propelling the Vikings’ scoring in the first half of the season. Both moves had some second-guessers, but few question the wisdom of them now.

By ericj69 SEAHAWKS over Lions: Hey, T.J. Houshmandzadeh: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! How's choosing Seattle over Minnesota working out for you? EAGLES over Cowboys: I'm rooting for only one thing in this game: lots and lots of injuries. Worst two fan bases in football? Worst two f...

By Drew Magary Now, I am a Vikings fan. I'm really happy my team won, and that they lead the division, and that they signed Favre to replace Sage and T-Jack, and blah blah blah. That's all well and good. But YOU, fair Deadspin reader, are probably NOT a Vikings fan. You could probably give a shit. In fact, you proba...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers came out of Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings with a sprain on one foot and sprained toe on the other.

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By Gonzo about : Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson leaps on a carry against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer) The Vikings have dominated the first half of play, and have taken a 17-3 lead over the Packers...

By Gonzo Well, last week the Steelers provided the Vikings with their biggest challenge of the season to date, and the Vikings responded by. . .putting up their worst red zone performance of the year.  This is what we in the business call "bad timing."

By Gonzo 1 day ago: FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre reacts after running back Adrian Peterson rushed for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. The Packers know they need to intensify t...

For almost 20 years, Brett Favre was like a member of every Wisconsin family. No wonder the entire state is angst-ridden over Sunday's game at Lambeau Field against the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers' loathsome rival -- and Favre's new team.

By Tim Yotter Brad Childress was encouraged even in defeat. The Vikings committed costly penalties and turnovers and still had a chance to win playing a good Pittsburgh team at home. His outlook didn’t change Monday.

By Gonzo 5 days ago: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice, bottom, holds on to a 58-yard pass from Vikings quarterback Brett Favre as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Frank Walker, top, brings Rice to the ground during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Minneap...

The Vikings may be in big trouble against the Steelers without Antoine Winfield.

By Scout.com The Vikings have struggled to stop opponents’ passing attacks, and the Steelers have a surprisingly effective one this year. The injury to Antoine Winfield only exasperates the situation.

By Drew Magary Just a reminder: I'll be heading to Minneapolis on Monday morning to cover Packers-Vikings for this fair site. What can you expect from our little excursion? RUBBED BEEF! I will at least stand outside the First Avenue club. You go to the Twin Cities, you pay the birthplace of The Replacement...

By Sean Jensen The quarterback options are limited now, although veteran Jeff Garcia was just released by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Miami Dolphins, after losing Chad Pennington for the year to a shoulder injury, traded for former Viking quarterback Tyler Thigpen.

By Adam Warwas The Favre We Were Waiting For As expected, the Vikings unleashed Favre today.  He threw a whopping 46 passes, completing 24.  He became the first quarterback in the Childress era to toss a 300 yard game.  He ended with 2 touchdowns and 1 pick.

Vikings Defensive coordinator Greg Manusky and offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye both spoke to the media today. One big topic for Manusky was Adrian Peterson and his 3-yard effort against the 49ers back in 2007. Raye also spoke on some current team injury issues, including that of WR Brand...

By Gonzo More photos » by Jim Mone - AP 4 days ago: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, who suffered a left knee injury last week in practice, returned to the field for some jogging exercise during NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

By Gonzo The Minnesota Vikings are still, with or without Brett Favre, the best and most talented team in the NFC North. Oh, and Pro Football Talk is reporting that the Vikings have officially closed the door on Favre.  Thank you, Brad Childress.

By Gonzo The Vikings, on the other hand, should have no such problem.  While the Bengals were #12 in the league in total yards allowed in 2008, they were 21st against the run.  They were also a blistering 1-7 on the road.  There are no easy wins in the National Football League. . .but I would be pretty surpris...

No, not Adrian Peterson. And no, not that starting quarterback who has yet to be identified. For the upcoming 2009 season, the Vikings' Super Bowl chances seem to hinge on one player. Percy Harvin brings all three of those qualities to the Minnesota Vikings.

By Adam Warwas Jamarca Sanford was the Vikings last pick of this weekend’s draft, and he also comes with an arrest record which includes stealing a car stereo, disorderly conduct, and failure to comply. Sanford told Childress he didn’t need to worry about that ever again and apparently Childress belie...

By Gonzo So now we reach the second phase of the draft, that being the fast and furious race to sign the best undrafted free agents from this year's draft class.  According to KFFL, here are some of the names that have been inked by the Minnesota Vikings.

 MN One thing former Vikings coach Bud Grant always demanded when he was involved in the drafting of football players was that the background of the athlete's durability be checked equally as much as his athletic ability. When Grant was coaching, ...

By vikes geek(noreply@blogger.com) Rumors of the Vikings' impending move to Los Angeles, the creation of a triumvirate of actors in the NFL offices, the Vikings' front office, and the Vikings' flagship radio station, are not new, stemming from the fact that the Vikings' lease at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome expires in 2...

There's a three-way dogfight in the NFC North between the 5-3 Bears and 4-4 Vikings and Packers. Coach of the Year: Mike Smith, John Harbaugh, Eric Mangini MVP - Offense: Drew Brees, Kurt Warner, Clinton Portis RoY - Offense: Matt Ryan, Chris Johnson

By Bob Sansevere Vikings win, 28-27.                          The Packers opened the game with a three-and-out. And the Vikings got lucky. On third down, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers missed a wide-open Jordy Nelson. The Vikings got a nice return into Packers territory by Charles Gordon.

By Alex Hardin Kurt Warner, QB, Arizona Cardinals – If the Cardinals keep it up and make noise in the east, will Warner be mentioned for MVP? He put up 342 yards and two touchdowns. Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings – Peterson gained 139 yards and added a score, as he continues to dance by defenders.

By Matt Loede John Sefcik from NFL Gridiron Gab Covering and Talking About the Vikings win over Houston One game remains in Week 9, and here at the Gab we are back with another edition of Gridiron Rewind to talk about all the big matchups from the week gone by. Today here on the show Matt Loede along with the s...

By Matt Loede David Allyn Wagner from Riggo’s Rag talks about the Rams upset of the Redskins Dan Zinski from The Viking Age on the Vikings last second win over the Lions Jim Dubenetzky from ChargersGab on the Chargers beating of the Pats Sunday night

By Ryan Rust The Vikings will, hopefully, be able to re-focus and shake this loss before next week’s Monday night game at the Superdome.  If they can eliminate the mental errors and play relatively penalty-free football, they have a good chance of winning the game.

August 7, 2008 -- Favre wanted Vikings, not Jets Ex-Packers QB didn't get his primary trade location, but he'll still turn the Jets into a playoff contender this season.

By Gonzo QB Tarvaris Jackson QB Gus Frerotte QB John David Booty HB Adrian Peterson FB Naufahu Tahi FB Jeff Dugan 1)  They were the wide receivers that the Vikings had when Brad Childress took the reins before the 2006 season. 2)  None of them are drawing a paycheck from the Minnesota Vikings any more.

By Judd Zulgad Vikings coach Brad Childress appeared on KFAN Radio today and talked about the Giants’ victory over New England on Sunday. Childress also said that on Tuesday the Vikings coaches will start talking about free agents. Here is the link to the interview.  

By Judd Zulgad This year, Wally’s presents to his children were the NFL and NFL or NFC championship rings from being part of all four Vikings teams that advanced to the Super Bowl. Wednesday. “Angie got the 1969 NFL Championship ring, and on down the line. There was a lot of joy and a few tears when those kids sa...

By Gonzo Photo courtesy of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune).Yesterday, Adrian Peterson carried the ball 14 times and netted exactly 3 rushing yards.  The San Francisco 49ers had a game plan. . .to stop Adrian Peterson.  And, for the most part, they executed their game plan to perfection as #28 had his wor...

By Gonzo What's even more unfortunate is that the Vikings, thanks to Brad Childress' infinite stubbornness and inability to evaluate the progress of his players, don't currently HAVE anything better at the quarterback position to turn to.  There's absolutely no point in playing Kelly Holcomb...

By Gonzo I know that Childress wants to develop Tarvaris Jackson into a great quarterback at the NFL level.  But he has to balance this out with his potential job security.  Zygi Wilf wants to field a winner.  Zygi Wilf also has stadium funding he wants to get approved for the Vikings.  Another 6-10 seas...

By Dave Halprin (Grizz) Last year's starting QB Brad Johnson has signed with Dallas to be our backup. So how is the new guy Tarvaris Jackson looking so far? I also see you recently acquired Kelly Holcomb. What's the QB situation for the Vikes? BTB: You had Chester Taylor last year, now you added rookie RB Adrian Peter...

By Gonzo At least, that's the take from Smilin' Jimmy Souhan at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.  I'm amazed at how quick some of the Twin Cities media types are to throw anyone and everyone associated with the Vikings under the bus. Friday, the Vikings' lone field goal was their lone offensive highli...

Running back Adrian Peterson agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, ending the seventh overall draft picks threeday holdout.

By Kevin Seifert CNNSI.com is reporting that Oklahoma RB Adrian Peterson, a possible first-round draft pick of the Vikings, re-injured his collarbone during the Jan. 1 Fiesta Bowl and might need additional surgery. Such a procedure would make Peterson questionable for the start of training camp this...

Lions Head Coach Rod Marinelli Monday Press Conference after loss to the Vikings