Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said he will play against the Saints on Sunday. As for why he’d actually want to play for a 2-11 team on a left ankle that he says is “85 percent,” well, he has his reasons, according to Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He said he loves the game. [...]
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Lions get the break this time around against Minnesota
The Lions escaped yesterday’s game with a win, but of course a Lions’ win wouldn’t be complete without negative media attention to follow. The Facemask Heard Round the World is receiving plenty of media attention and more derision towards the Lions, as if it is their fault the officials missed the facemask. However, in all [...]
Stafford, Lions barely beat Vikings in wild 34-28 thriller
Vikings backup quarterback Joe Webb fumbled deep in Detroit territory in the final seconds, and the Lions escaped with a 34-28 victory over Minnesota on Sunday. Linebacker DeAndre Levy appeared to get away with grabbing Webb’s facemask before the fumble. Matthew Stafford threw for two scores in the first quarter to give Detroit one of its three-touchdown leads. But the [...]
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson returns to practice Thursday
Minnesota Vikings superstar running back Adrian Peterson returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis, a big step toward healing from a sprained left ankle. Peterson has missed the last two games with his injury, but he made significant strides in cutting and planting on his foot without pain. Read what Peterson’s coach and teammate had to [...]
Vikings rookie QB Ponder takes blame for loss to Broncos
Minnesota Vikings first-round quarterback Christian Ponder set a franchise single-game rookie passing yards record with 381 yards and a had a career-high three touchdown passes on Sunday, but blamed himself for the team’s 35-32 loss to the Denver Broncos. “I’m disappointed in myself,” Ponder said according to Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN.com. “It’s hard to look [...]
Tolbert, Chargers ruin McNabb’s Vikings debut 24-17
September 11th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in 2011 Regular Season, Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers -ASSOCIATED PRESS The San Diego Chargers seemed headed for another one of those slow starts that have defined coach Norv Turner’s tenure. The Chargers not only let Percy Harvin return the opening kickoff 103 yards for a touchdown, but kicker Nate Kaeding hurt his left knee on the play, forcing punter Mike Scifres to do [...]
Sources: Vikings, Superstar RB Adrian Peterson Agree to $100 Million Extension
The Vikings have come to terms with standout running back Adrian Peterson on a seven-year contract extension. Pro Football Talk reports the new deal is worth $100 million and $36 million in guaranteed cash. “Today is an incredible day,” Peterson said. “Minnesota’s where I want to be and I’m excited to continue playing for you.” [...]
Vikings DT Williams Suspended First Two Weeks
Big Loss In The Middle For Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams has been suspended without pay for the team’s opening pair of contests in the 2011 regular season and fined an additional two games checks for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances, according to a statement released Friday by the NFL. Williams’ [...]
