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Antoine Winfield May Have to Sit, Again

A season that began with high expectations is turning into a lost one for Antoine Winfield. A foot injury suffered early in the week 6 contest against the Ravens forced the cornerback to miss six games. …Read More

10 Points: Chillyball is Dead. Long Live Brettball.

Another loss, but I think we learned something really important from this one… 1.  The disparity between the Vikings‘ offensive performance in the first half vs. the second half was stark…Read More

10 Points: Vikings Stumble in Arizona

Lots to discuss this week, obviously… 1.  Everyone has their pet theory as to why the Vikings‘ running game has fallen off the table.  Some think it’s the downgrade from Matt Birk to…Read More

Injury Report Getting Alarmingly Long for Vikes

The talk earlier this week was about Kurt Warner possibly missing this Sunday’s game between the Vikings and Cardinals.  But now, the more pressing matter for the Vikings is their own long list…Read More

10 Points: Vikings Hang on vs. Packers

Monday’s 10 Points: 1.  I don’t know if the emotion of the homecoming helped Brett Favre, but it certainly didn’t hurt him.  One thing’s for sure:  Brett likes playing against…Read More

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Week 8: Vikings @ Packers – Getting Back on the Horse

The Vikings experienced something last weekend in Pittsburgh that they hadn’t all season:  losing. …Read More

No Antoine Winfield = Deep Doo Doo for Vikings

Antoine Winfield, Access Vikings reports, has been held out of practice on Wednesday, and is looking…Read More

Quick Start

The Vikings got off to a fast start against the Ravens, scoring on their first two possessions to take…Read More

Week 6: Ravens @ Vikings – Getting Tested

The storylines are pretty obvious going into Sunday afternoon’s Metrodome tilt with the Ravens: Matt…Read More

10 Points: Vikings-Rams

10 observations on the Vikings‘ 38-10 demolishing of the Rams. 1.  It was all about turnovers. …Read More

Third Quarter is Key

The Vikings reverted to their pattern from the first two games of the season – shaky in the first…Read More

Marcus McCauley is a Lion

Marcus McCauley didn’t have to wait long to find a new gig.  Less than a day after being waived…Read More

T-Jack Pops His Knee, Says it's Fine

A wacky day of training camp – including a morning session that was forced indoors by bad weather,…Read More

Charles Gordon Released

Sean Jensen of the Pioneer-Press just tweeted (did I mention I’m also on Twitter?) that the Vikings…Read More

The Benny Sapp Era Will Continue

I don’t know about you, but I’m thrilled with today’s news that the Vikings have signed…Read More

Free Agent Rumblings, Rumors and Regurgitations

The NFL‘s free agent signing period – the Christmas shopping season for football teams –…Read More

Final Leaders

Adrian Peterson finished the season with 1760 yards, enough to lead the NFL in rushing – the first…Read More

How Do You Know You're Having a Good Game?

When Benny Sapp flings himself at Anquan Boldin and not only doesn’t bounce off but actually forces…Read More

Vikings 20, Lions 16

There were moments during the Vikings‘ 20-16 win over the Lions where it felt like certain cosmic…Read More

Vikings 34, Bears 14

All I can say about last night’s game is, it’s about damn time.  Finally, after weeks of…Read More