Vikings Still Without 3 Defensive Starters
Returning to practice following last Thursday's game, the Minnesota Vikings defense was still without three starters in linebacker Anthony Barr, defensive tackle Linval Joseph and safety Harrison Smith.
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Returning to practice following last Thursday's game, the Minnesota Vikings defense was still without three starters in linebacker Anthony Barr, defensive tackle Linval Joseph and safety Harrison Smith.
The Giants' Monday night win over Miami means they will play on Sunday night in two weeks. The NFL announced earlier Monday that its Dec. 27 prime-time match-up would hinge on the result of the game between New York and the Dolphins.
The Minnesota Vikings announced a pair of roster moves on Monday that might hint they'll be a little healthier when they face the Chicago Bears on Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium.
The Minnesota Vikings put themselves in position to pull off what would have been a remarkable victory, with all sorts of issues stacked against them at Arizona. In the end, they simply dropped the ball.
Minnesotans had little confidence going into Thursday's game against the Cardinals, though the Vikings had a strong showing and had a chance to tie the game, were it not for a fumble in the game's final seconds.
Dwight Freeney stripped the ball from Teddy Bridgewater with 5 seconds to play to deprive the Vikings a chance at the tying field goal and the Arizona Cardinals clinched a playoff berth with a 23-20 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night.
The Minnesota Vikings face a huge test on a national stage Thursday night, on the road against one of the top teams in the NFL. The Vikings are in Arizona to face the 10-2 Cardinals.
Matt Birk lived the hometown dream. He grew up in St Paul to become a Minnesota Viking and Pro Bowl center. "I think as time goes on its just more unbelievable," Birk said. "I can't really believe that it happened, you know, the way that it worked out."
When he was drafted in the first round it meant two wide receivers from Minnesota playing for Arizona, and Michael Floyd worked out in the summer to learn from Larry Fitzgerald.
If you're feeling a little nervous about the Minnesota Vikings' chances against the Arizona Cardinals this evening during Thursday Night Football -- given the number of hits their D line has taken -- maybe what you need is a fresh playlist to help you get amped up.
The Minnesota Vikings will be without at least four regular starters on defense when they travel to face the Arizona Cardinals Thursday night in a big game for both teams.
The sky was falling yet again as Minnesota Vikings fans headed back to work or their daily routines on Monday. Yet another opportunity to emerge on a national stage turned into a complete embarrassment.
Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ben Leber is among 10 people being inducted into the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame next year.
A physically beat-up Minnesota Vikings practiced Tuesday. They have to remember rule number one of the NFL: injuries are not an excuse; tough-minded people are the cure. "I do think this team has a lot of character, and has a lot of smart guys that … don't like to be embarrassed," coach Mike Zimmer said.
Adrian Peterson raised some eyebrows after Minnesota's 38-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks when he said one of the reasons they lost was that they were "out-coached." The Vikings running back says he doesn't regret making the comment.
