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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 Trade Percy Harvin to Seattle

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:48:48 +0000

The Vikings traded receiver Percy Harvin to Seattle for at least 1 first round draft pick according to Mike Florio with profootballtalk.com.

Greenway Finalist For Community Service Award

Dave Overlund — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:10:00 +0000

Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway was named one of five finalists for the Byron “Whizzer” White award. The award recognizes players who go above and beyond to perform community service in the city they play in. Other finalists are Dallas tight end Jason Witten, Pittsburgh backup quarterback Charlie Batch, tight end Benjamin Watson of Cleveland and [...]

Vikings' Greenway Headed to the Pro Bowl

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:10:19 +0000

Viking linebacker Chad Greenway is going back to the Pro Bowl. Greenway was announced by the Vikings as an injury replacement for Dallas outside linebacker Demarcus Ware. Greenway led the Vikings in tackles with 148 in 2012.

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.

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.

Harvin's Ankle Could Keep Him From Playing Sunday

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:19:00 +0000

Viking receiver Percy Harvin sustained a sprained ankle in 3 different places Sunday against Seattle and the injury could force him to the sidelines against the Lions. Harvin returned the game Sunday at Seattle after sustaining the injury but he was favoring the ankle. Head coach Leslie Frazier said the sprain is not a high ankle sprain.

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.

Vikings' Griffen Loses Mother Suddenly

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:40:47 +0000

Police arrived at the team's headquarters yesterday to inform Viking defensive end Everson Griffen that his mother, Sabrina Scott, who had been visiting her son in Eden Prairie, had suddenly passed away..

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.

Officials In Vike's Game Admit Mistakes

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:38:12 +0000

Replacement referree Ken Roan worked the Vikings/49ers game in Minnesota Sunday and admitted he mistakenly awarded 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh two challenges after the coach had called his last timeout on Sunday. The Vikings were trying to run out the clock when Toby Gerhart fumbled on 3rd down. The 49ers used their final timeout and then were awarded a challenge and given their timeout back.

Colts Edge Vikings 23-20

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:27:39 +0000

The Vikings lost 23-20 at Indianapolis Sunday afternoon to drop to 1-1. The Vikings scored 2 4th quarter touchdowns to tie the game at 20 with :31 left. Andrew Luck moved the Colts down field to set up the 53-yard game-winning field goal for Adam Vinatieri. Christian Ponder was 27-35 passing for 245 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions.

Vikings' Peterson Sore But Ready For Week 2

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:15:48 +0000

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson admitted his reconstructed left knee was sore and somewhat painful days after the game Sunday but he has practiced in full the last 2 days and expects to play Sunday at Indianapolis. Peterson declared himself 95 percent healthy and expects to be back to 100 percent soon. Viking head coach Leslie Frazier stopped short of saying Peterson will get a full workload this Sunday.

Vike's Peterson Practices In Full

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:58:12 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson was a full participant in practice Wednesday. Peterson has not experienced pain or soreness to his reconstructed left knee. He had 17 carries for 84 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Vikings in their 26-23 overtime win over Jacksonville on Sunday. Peterson is expected to play this Sunday at Indianapolis but isn't expected to get the full workload.

Vikings Sign 7 of 10 Draft Picks

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:31:47 +0000

The Vikings announced the signing of 7 of their 10 draft picks from the April NFL draft. The players that have signed are 4th round picks receivers Jarius Wright and Greg Childs from Arkansas and tight end Rhett Ellison of USC. The Vikings also signed 5th round pick safety Robert Blanton of Notre Dame, 6th [...]

Wilf Joins In Viking Stadium Celebration

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:36:09 +0000

Minnesota Viking owner Zigi Wilf arrived in Minnesota Thursday afternoon after the Minnesota Senate passed the Stadium bill 36-30. The passage means the bill needs only to be signed by supportive Governor Mark Dayton and by needs to be approved by the Minneapolis City Council. The Governor has been a long-time supporter of the Stadium [...]

Vikings Stadium Bill Passes Senate

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:08:57 +0000

The Vikings Stadium bill passed 36-30 in the State Senate Thursday afternoon and now the bill goes to the Governor and he’s expected to sign it. The $975 Million stadium will be built with $477 Million from the Vikings and a combined $498 Million from the state at the city of Minneapolis. The Vikings are [...]

Vikings Stadium Could Become Reality Today

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:01:29 +0000

The Vikings Stadium bill only needs to pass a floor vote in the senate and get signed by the Governor for it to become a reality. The Minnesota House voted 71-60 early Thursday morning in favor of a revised stadium bill. The revised bill was constructed in a conference committee and requires the Vikings to [...]

Senate Passes Vikings Stadium Bill

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:06:09 +0000

The Viking Stadium bill made more progress late Tuesday night when it passed through the Minnesota Senate floor. The senate version is different than the house in many ways. The differences between the house and senate bills need to be resolved in conference committee today or tomorrow before going before the house and senate for final approval