The Vikings improved to 2-1 Sunday with a stunning 24-13 win at home against the previously San Francisco 49ers. Minnesota jumped out to a 17-3 haltime lead and never trailed. Christian Ponder threw for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns and had a 23-yard touchdown run for the Vikings. Adrian Peterson ran for 86 yards on 25 carries and had 2 catches for 21 yards.
Former Viking receiver Randy Moss returns to Minnesota when the San Francisco 49ers play the Vikings at Mall of America Field Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11am. Moss has been used sparingly by the 49ers this season appearing in just 16 offensive plays Sunday night against Detroit. He has just 5 catches for 61 yards and 1 touchdown this season. He caught just 1 pass for 14 yards against Detroit Sunday night.
Steve Sabol, the president of NFL Films who helped document pro football as it became the most popular sport in America, died Tuesday at age 69 after an 18-month fight against brain cancer.
Vikings fans were in full force Sunday -- showing their horns -- for the Vikes' 26-23 overtime win over Jacksonville. Photographer Joe Bielawa captured the craziness.
Viking running back Adrian Peterson had all contact restrictions eliminated Wednesday and will no longer be protected in practice. Peterson is recovering from a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee and was listed as limited in practice Wednesday
Viking running back Adrian Peterson could return to the field Sunday against Jacksonville but no decision has been made yet. Viking head coach Leslie Frazier says if Peterson does play it will be with limited exposure.
The Vikings lost their final preseason game 28-24 at Houston Thursday night. Some players made strong cases to make the Viking final roster including receiver Jarius Wright and running back Jordan Todman.
The Vikings close the preseason schedule tonight when they play at Houston against the Texans at 6pm, pregame on WJON at 5:00. The Vikings will sit many of their starters including quarterback Christian Ponder.
Viking running back Adrian Peterson was allowed to have upper-body contact in practice in full pads Monday.
The Vikings have welcomed tight end John Carlson back to practice Sunday after missing 3 preseason games and numerous practices with a knee sprain. Carlson is a Litchfield native that was considered the highest profile free agent signing the Vikings had in the offseason.
August 24, 2012 The Vikes are without a Monday night game and they have a tough batch of road games.
The starters are expected to play into the 3rd quarter including quarterback Christian Ponder.
