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Vike's Peterson Has High Hopes For 2013

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:49:02 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson eclipsed 2,000 yards rushing in 2012 after he sustained a major knee injury in week 16 of 2011.

Vikings Peterson Has Sports Hernia Surgery

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:26:20 +0000

Viking running back had sports hernia surgery today and revealed he sustained the injury in week 10 and played the rest of the season with the injury.

Adrian Peterson Should Win MVP

Jay Caldwell — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:10:36 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson should be named Most Valuable Player for the 2012 NFL season Saturday. Peterson led the NFL in rushing with 2,097 yards and 12 touchdowns. Peterson is also coming off a torn ACL in his left knee in week 16 of 2011.

Vikings' Ponder Has Sore Elbow

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:06:47 +0000

Viking quarterback Christian Ponder was limited in practice Wednesday due to a sore elbow. He sustained the injury when he hit the helmet of a Packer player on his follow through. He stayed in the game and is expected to play Saturday at Green Bay.

Vikings Practice Without Peterson, Smith and Winfield

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:20:20 +0000

The Vikings practiced without running back Adrian Peterson, safety Harrison Smith, cornerback Antoine Winfield, and linebacker/special teammer Tyron McKenzie.

Vikings Beat Bears 21-14

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:37:36 +0000

The Vikings won 21-14 at home against the Chicago Bears Sunday. Minnesota went out to a 14-0 lead and led 14-7 at halftime. The Vikings got a 56-yard interception return touchdown from Harrison Smith in the 2nd half that helped secure the win.

Packers Beat Vikings 23-14

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:15:44 +0000

The Vikings led 14-10 at halftime but lost in Green Bay 23-14 to fall to 6-6. Adrian Peterson ran for 210 yards on 21 carries including an 82-yard touchdown run for the Vikings.

Vikings Injury Update; Peterson has Minor Shoulder Injury

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:47:14 +0000

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier met the media Monday giving an update on injuries. Both tight end Kyle Rudolph and safety Harrison Smith suffered concussions Sunday will need to pass post concussion tests to be cleared to play Sunday at Green Bay.

Bears Rout Vikings 28-10

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:15:19 +0000

The Vikings scored the first points of the game but lose 28-10 Sunday in Chicago. Minnesota trailed 25-3 at halftime and couldn't catch up in the 2nd half. Jay Cutler coming back from a concussion threw for 188 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception for the Bears. Michael Bush ran for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Bears.

Vikings Peterson Has Charges Dropped

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:48:13 +0000

Peterson allegedly refused to leave the Houston night club back in July and became combative with staff. He was scheduled for a court appearance in Texas on Thursday.

Vikings Top Lions to Complete Season Sweep

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:17:14 +0000

The Vikes led 13-3 at halftime and held on in the 2nd half. AP ran for 27 carries and 1 touchdown plus a 2-point conversion.

Peterson, Harvin and Guion Miss Practice For Vikings

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:18:57 +0000

The Vikings practice without start players running back Adrian Peterson and receiver Percy Harvin Thursday. Defensive tackle Letroy Guion (turf toe) also missed practice for the Vikings Thursday. Peterson sat out because of an illness but is expected to play Sunday against Detroit. Harvin missed a 2nd straight day of practice with an ankle sprain. Harvin was spotted in the locker room limping badly.

Seahawks Outscore Vikings 30-20

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:20:27 +0000

Adrian Peterson kept the Vikings in the game by rushing for 182 yards on 17 carries and 2 touchdowns but Christian Ponder's struggled as the Vikes go to 5-4.

Thursday Night Football – Vikings Take On Tampa Bay Bucs Tonight

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:30:42 +0000

After their win last Sunday, a confident Vikings put their 5-2 record on the line against the 2-4 Buccaneers.

Peterson and Carlson Miss Practice For the Vikings

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:04:57 +0000

The Vikings had a few players miss practice Tuesday in preparation for their game Thursday night at home against Tampa Bay. Tight end John Carlson (concussion) and running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) missed practice. Carlson isn’t expected to play Thursday night while Peterson sat for precautionary reasons. The following players were limited in practice for [...]

Vikings Down Cardinals 21-14 to Improve to 5-2

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:32:32 +0000

The Vikings won 21-14 at home against Arizona Sunday afternoon to improve to 5-2. Adrian Peterson ran for 153 yards on 23 carries and 1 touchdown. Peterson tied Robert Smith with his 29th career 100-yard rushing game. Percy Harvin had 2 carries for 10 yards and 3 catches for 37 yards and 1 touchdown. Christian Ponder was 8-17 passing for 58 yards and 1 touchdown with 2 interceptions for Minnesota. Harrison Smith capped the Viking scoring with a 31-yard interception return touchdown.

Vikes' Peterson, Allen Held Out of Practice

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:55:56 +0000

The Vikings are giving running back Adrian Peterson and defensive end Jared Allen a break this week. Both missed practice Thursday for precautionary reasons. Peterson has a sprained left ankle and Allen has been bothered by a groin injury. Both are expected to play Sunday when the Vikings host Arizona at noon, pregame on WJON [...]

Vikings' Simpson Should Play Sunday at Washington

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:33:15 +0000

Simpson doesn't need surgery for his lower left leg and Leslie Frazier says "all indications are" that Simpson will be fine for Sunday.

Vikings Top Titans

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:05:02 +0000

Percy Harvin, Adrian Peterson and Christian Ponder were on fire yesterday as the Vikes improve and surprise many... including the Titans.

Vikings Win at Detroit 20-13

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:35:42 +0000

The Vikings won 20-13 at Detroit Sunday to improve to 3-1 on the season. Percy Harvin started the game with a 105-yard kickoff return touchdown and Marcus Sherels returned a punt 77-yards for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter. Blair Walsh made 2 of 3 field goals and Adrian Peterson ran for 102 yards on 21 carries for the Vikings. Christian Ponder was 16-26 for 111 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. Jerome Simpson in his first game this season had 4 catches for 50 yards.