Vikings their own worst enemy
For all the talk of what the Minnesota Vikings had heading into last Sunday's playoff bout with the Philadelphia Eagles, in the end it came down to who they didn't have on the field.
Recap: Minnesota vs. Philadelphia
Brian Westbrook took a short screen pass 71 yards for a touchdown to shatter a two-point second-half deadlock with 6 1/2 minutes to play, and the Philadelphia Eagles went on to post a 26-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC Wild Card bout.
Vikings DT Pat Williams out vs. Eagles
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams is inactive for the team's wild card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFC North: Vikings ready to feel the heat
The Minnesota Vikings' last-second victory over the New York Giants this past Sunday gave them their first division title since 2000 and ended a three-season playoff drought.
NFL Matchup - Philadelphia at Minnesota
Records: Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1) at Minnesota Vikings (10-6) Date: Sunday, January 4th, 2009 Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. (et) Site: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (64,121) -- Minneapolis, Minnesota Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Philadelphia 6-2; Minnesota 6-2 Away Record: Philadelphia 3-4-1; Minnesota 4-4 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver All-Time Series: Tied (11-11 -- Philadelphia, 2-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: October 28, 2007 (Philadelphia, 23-16 at Minnesota) Series Streak: Philadelphia has won the last four meetings.
Recap: Minnesota vs. NY Giants
Ryan Longwell kicked the game-winning 51- yard field goal as time expired to give the Vikings their first division title since the 2000 season with a 20-19 victory over the Giants.
NFL Matchup - New York Giants at Minnesota
Records: New York Giants (12-3) at Minnesota Vikings (9-6) Date: Sunday, December 28th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (64,121) -- Minneapolis, Minnesota Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: New York 7-1; Minnesota 5-2 Away Record: New York 5-2; Minnesota 4-4 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Dick Stockton, Brian Baldinger and Laura Okmin All-Time Series: Minnesota (12-10 -- New York, 2-1 in playoffs) Last Meeting: November 25, 2007 (Minnesota, 41-17 at New York) Series Streak: Minnesota has won the last two meetings.
Recap: Minnesota vs. Atlanta
Matt Ryan threw for a touchdown and Michael Turner ran for another, as the Atlanta Falcons clinched a playoff berth with a 24-17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome.
Vikings' Jackson to start vs. Falcons
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson will start Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL Matchup - Atlanta at Minnesota
Records: Atlanta Falcons (9-5) at Minnesota Vikings (9-5) Date: Sunday, December 21st Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. (et) Site: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (64,121) -- Minneapolis, Minnesota Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Atlanta 6-1; Minnesota 5-1 Away Record: Atlanta 3-4; Minnesota 4-4 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Dick Stockton, Brian Baldinger, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin All-Time Series: Minnesota (16-9 -- Tied, 1-1 in playoffs) Last Meeting: September 9, 2007 (Minnesota, 24-3 at Minnesota) Series Streak: Minnesota has won two of the last three meetings.
NFC North: Vikings' Jackson gets redemption
However, a back injury to Frerotte suffered two weekends ago in Detroit forced the quarterback out of action again this past Sunday versus Arizona. Jackson, who performed well in replacing Frerotte versus the Lions, made the most of his second chance.
Report: Vikings DT Pat Williams out 2-6 weeks
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams will reportedly miss the next two to six weeks, Vikings Coach Brad Childress said on Monday.
Recap: Arizona vs. Minnesota
Tarvaris Jackson threw for four touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings crushed the Arizona Cardinals, 35-14.
Frerotte doubtful for Vikings/Cardinals matchup
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Gus Frerotte is doubtful for Sunday's tilt with the Arizona Cardinals with a lower back injury suffered in last week's win against the Detroit Lions.
Judge's decision another victory for suspended players
A Minnesota judge extended his injunction against the suspensions handed down by the NFL to five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy, according to a report by the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Thursday.
NFC North: Bears enjoy some home cooking
The Chicago Bears began a three-game homestand this past Sunday with a big win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, a team that hails from a state with the nickname of Sunshine.
NFL Matchup - Minnesota at Arizona
Records: Minnesota Vikings (8-5) at Arizona Cardinals (8-5) Date: Sunday, December 14th Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. (et) Site: University of Phoenix Stadium (65,000) -- Glendale, Arizona Surface: Grass Home Record: Minnesota 5-1; Arizona 5-1 Away Record: Minnesota 3-4; Arizona 3-4 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver All-Time Series: Minnesota (11-9 -- 2-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: November 26, 2006 (Minnesota, 31-26 at Minnesota) Series Streak: Minnesota has won six of the last seven meetings.
Recap: Detroit vs. Minnesota
Adrian Peterson had 102 rushing yards while Tarvaris Jackson took over for an injured Gus Frerotte to give the Minnesota Vikings a 20-16 win over Detroit to keep the Lions winless on the season.
Frerotte leaves game against Lions
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Gus Frerotte left Sunday's game against the Lions in the second quarter with an apparent back injury.
Report: Pat Williams, Kevin Williams suspensions blocked by judge
A Minnesota judge has reportedly blocked the suspensions of Vikings defensive linemen Pat Williams and Kevin Williams, whom the NFL banished for four games apiece Tuesday after violating the league's anti-doping policy.
Vikings sign DT Kennedy
One day after defensive tackles Pat Williams and Kevin Williams were among six players suspended four games for a violation of the league's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances, the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday signed former first-rounder Jimmy Kennedy.
Westbrook, Allen, Jones earn NFC weekly honors
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook, Minnesota Vikings defense end Jared Allen and Carolina Panthers return specialist Mark Jones have been selected as the NFC's top players for Week 13 of the 2008 NFL season.
NFL Matchup - Minnesota at Detroit
Records: Minnesota Vikings (7-5) at Detroit Lions (0-12) Date: Sunday, December 7th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Ford Field (64,500) -- Detroit, Michigan Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Minnesota 5-1; Detroit 0-6 Away Record: Minnesota 2-4; Detroit 0-6 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Sam Rosen, Tim Ryan and Chris Myers All-Time Series: Minnesota (62-30-2) Last Meeting: October 12, 2008 (Minnesota, 12-10 at Minnesota) Series Streak: Minnesota has won the last two meetings and 12 of the last 13.
NFC North: Momentum shifting Vikings, Childress' way
It seems like a while ago when the Minnesota Vikings began the season with a 1-3 record. Expected to contend for an NFC North title, the slow start had head coach Brad Childress on the hot seat.
Recap: Minnesota vs. Chicago
Gus Frerotte connected with former Bear Bernard Berrian on a franchise-record 99-yard score, and the Vikings posted a pair of touchdowns in the final five minutes of the first half to beat Chicago, 34-14, and take over first place in the NFC North.
