Vikes Reeling But Frazier 'Certain' Of Improvement

The Minnesota Vikings are a mess. They've allowed 31.6 points per game, third most in the league. The offense has plenty of problems, too, as evidenced by the two interceptions and four punts on nine possessions in a lopsided loss to Carolina. Still, coach Leslie Frazier says he believes the Vikings have the right players on the roster to improve, and he's certain that will happen. The Vikings (1-4) play the winless New York Giants (0-6) this week.

• Oct 14, 2013

Giants Down To 1 Healthy Halfback For Vikings

Tom Coughlin doesn't have many options at halfback for the winless New York Giants. The choice now is rookie Michael Cox, and that's it.

• Oct 14, 2013

Vikings LB Bishop Out For Year With Torn Right ACL

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Desmond Bishop's season has ended because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

• Oct 14, 2013

5 Things To Note After Panthers Defeat Vikings

As the final seconds ticked down, Cam Newton walked across the field to find Adrian Peterson and offered a warm embrace. It was a moment of comfort for Peterson, who was playing two days after his 2-year-old son was killed in an alleged case of child abuse in South Dakota.

• Oct 14, 2013

Panthers Breeze Past Peterson, Vikings 35-10

Cam Newton threw for three touchdown passes and ran for another score, and the Panthers romped past Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings 35-10 on Sunday.

• Oct 13, 2013

Vikings S Harrison Smith Out With Foot Injury

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith has left the game against Carolina with an injured left foot. The team says his return is doubtful.

• Oct 13, 2013

Fans Show Support For Adrian Peterson Ahead Of Game

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is playing Sunday at the Metrodome -- just days after his 2-year-old son died, an apparent victim of a brutal beating at the hands of another man.

• Oct 13, 2013

Peterson Active For Vikings Vs. Panthers

Adrian Peterson is suited up for Minnesota's game against Carolina. One of the star running back's sons, a 2-year-old in South Dakota, died Friday after an alleged attack in a child abuse case.

• Oct 13, 2013

Vigil Held For Adrian Peterson's Son Near Metrodome

In a place where cheering and rallying are usually heard outside the Metrodome was silent for a candlelight vigil Saturday night. "We just feel really bad about the situation and we want to just support Adrian and his family," said Megan Tamkey from Minneapolis. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's 2-year-old son died Friday, allegedly from child abuse by his mother's boyfriend. "I was devastated," Teddie McKinley from Roseville said. "I couldn't believe it."

• Oct 12, 2013

Adrian Peterson Has Dealt With Tragedy Often

When Adrian Peterson was 7, he saw his older brother die in a bike accident when he was hit by a drunken driver. For Peterson's teenage years, his father was in prison. He grew up poor in east Texas. Shortly before the Minnesota Vikings drafted him in 2007, a half-brother, was shot and killed. Long before Peterson began running through the NFL record book, he learned to turn tragedy into fuel for an exceptional career. Football has always been his escape, and now he's dealing with more off-the-field strife.

• Oct 12, 2013

As Expected, Vikings Pick Cassel As QB This Week

Matt Cassel will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings against Carolina on Sunday. Coach Leslie Frazier confirmed Friday what was widely expected, keeping Cassel in the lineup after he helped the Vikings get their first victory of the season with a solid performance in London against Pittsburgh.

• Oct 11, 2013

Sioux Falls Police: Adrian Peterson's Son Has Died

Adrian Peterson's 2-year-old son, who had been in critical condition after being beaten, has died from his injuries, according to Sioux Falls police. Peterson had been in Sioux Falls on Thursday, visiting the boy who police said had been allegedly severely beaten by the man who the mother of the boy is dating.

• Oct 11, 2013

Adrian Peterson Misses Vikings Practice

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson did not attend practice Thursday due to personal reasons. The team says he is expected to return on Friday.

• Oct 10, 2013

Vikes Stadium Construction Costs Greater Than Expected

A price tag of $975 million won't be enough to cover building the new Vikings stadium the way the team wants it. The team and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority may have to cut back some desired perks to stay within budget.

• Oct 10, 2013

22 Firms Vie To Underwrite New Vikings Stadium

Twenty-two financial institutions have applied to help underwrite the $498 million taxpayer share of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium. Minnesota Management and Budget released the list Thursday.

• Oct 10, 2013

Freeman's Here Now, But Who Starts For The Vikings?

The Vikings have three quarterbacks in Christian Ponder, Matt Cassel and Josh Freeman – but who starts against Carolina? It won't be Freeman – and will most likely be Cassel – but does the club have an answer in the new arrival from Tampa Bay?

• Oct 9, 2013

Freeman Gets To Work In Minnesota

Josh Freeman's crash course has begun. Freeman had his first practice with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday, three days after the Vikings signed him to eventually be their starting quarterback.

• Oct 9, 2013

Vikings Sign DE Robison To 4-Year Deal

The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive end Brian Robison to a four-year contract extension. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press it includes $12 million in guaranteed money.

• Oct 9, 2013

Fine Print In Vikings Deal Leaves Little To Chance

Decode the legalese and the 222-page lease agreement binding the Minnesota Vikings to 30 years or more in their soon-to-be-built stadium shows in great detail who calls the shots, who gets to cash in and who can use the place when the football team isn't.

• Oct 8, 2013

Freeman Signing Further Muddles Minnesota QB Group

Minnesota's quarterback this weekend will be Matt Cassel or Christian Ponder, not Josh Freeman. If Ponder has healed from his broken rib, Coach Leslie Frazier said, he will return as the starter. If Ponder is still hurt, Cassel will keep the job. Beyond Sunday's game against Carolina, well, there's no guarantee for anyone. The Vikings were finalizing Freeman's contract Monday, four days after the 25-year-old was cut by Tampa Bay. He didn't make it in time for practice but was scheduled to arrive later, and Freeman and general manager Rick Spielman were scheduled to address reporters in an evening conference call.

• Oct 7, 2013

Vikings Sign QB Josh Freeman

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired a new quarterback Sunday night. According to NFL agent Erik Burkhardt, free-agent quarterback Josh Freeman has signed with the Minnesota Viking for a one-year contract. Freeman was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starting quarterback at the start of this season, but was benched a week ago in favor of a rookie. Freeman, in his fifth year, was the 17th overall pick in the 2009 draft out of Kansas State.

• Oct 6, 2013

$2,500 Average For Seat Rights In Vikings Stadium

The authority that will manage the new Minnesota Vikings stadium has confirmed that some fans wanting a season ticket will have to first pay for a personal seat license.

• Oct 3, 2013

Frazier Vague On Vikings Quarterback Situation

Most of the Minnesota Vikings fans, and even many of the players, seem to have made a decision on who should start at quarterback when their team comes out of the bye. Coach Leslie Frazier isn't ready make that call just yet.

• Oct 1, 2013

Vikings Blog: An American Football Fan In London

Since 2005, the NFL has hosted an International Series by having a regular season game played outside of the United States. The first game in London was played in 2007 when the New York Giants defeated the Miami Dolphins 13-10.

• Sep 30, 2013

5 Things To Know From Vikings' Win Over Steelers

The Minnesota Vikings got on the jet back to the United States with newfound reasons to believe they can salvage this season. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, an unsuccessful London trip means it already could be time to start looking toward next year.

• Sep 30, 2013

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