Skins RG3 In, Garcon Out; Vikings Simpson Inactive
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is active for Washington's game against Minnesota, a week after getting a concussion, but receiver Pierre Garcon is out with a sore right foot.
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Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is active for Washington's game against Minnesota, a week after getting a concussion, but receiver Pierre Garcon is out with a sore right foot.
The day after Minnesota's only defeat of the season, defensive coordinator Alan Williams met with the elders of his unit.
The image, and the pain, is still fresh in Adrian Peterson's mind.
Percy Harvin took his place in the slot position, 2 yards behind the line of scrimmage and just off the right tackle. The Minnesota Vikings faced third-and-5 from the Tennessee 10, looking to put the game away late in the third quarter.
Minnesota wide receiver Jerome Simpson doesn't need surgery for the back problem that caused weakness and numbness in his lower left leg, and the Vikings expect him to play Sunday at Washington.
Minnesota Lynx fans will have the opportunity to get free tickets Wednesday morning to Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday, and have the Minnesota Vikings to thank for it.
Greg Childs happily walked through Minnesota's locker room. It was a stiff stroll, but the wide receiver walked without assistance, proudly updating his progress and promising to be back on the field for 2013 despite a ruptured patellar tendon in each of his knees that ended his rookie year before it began.
The Minnesota Vikings weren't supposed to be in first place this season. Not even five games in.
The Minnesota Vikings are trying to determine why wide receiver Jerome Simpson woke up with numbness and weakness in his lower left leg before Sunday's game against Tennessee.
Minnesota Vikings strong safety Harrison Smith won't be punished further for his shove of an official that drew a 15-yard penalty and automatic ejection from Sunday's game against Tennessee.
Percy Harvin had the Tennessee Titans asking for mercy. Harvin had one touchdown rushing and another receiving to help the Vikings keep up their commanding start to the season with a 30-7 victory over the Titans on Sunday, their first three-game winning streak in almost three years.
A split-second after Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith pushed back judge Steve Freeman aside during a confrontation with several Tennessee Titans, the rookie already knew he made a big mistake.
Tennessee Titans receiver Kenny Britt has been activated for the game against Minnesota after being listed as probable with a sprained left ankle.
Adrian Peterson has been tested this past year, in many ways.
One key to the Vikings offense has been the steady play of quarterback Christian Ponder.
I got a wee bit nervous. All 261 pounds of Vikings' second-year defensive end/tackle D'Aundre Reed was not happy with my seemingly harmless inquiry – "How does it feel to be the surprise of the league at 3-1?"
The veterans on the Minnesota Vikings defense are still significant contributors. Jared Allen, Chad Greenway, Kevin Williams and Antoine Winfield continue to make their mark.
Percy Harvin's versatility, athleticism and toughness have made defending him difficult for Minnesota's opponents.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson is closer to returning from the concussion that has kept him out of the last two games.
In addition to the ad wars and lawn sign battles over the marriage amendment, a battle of NFL stars is now underway.
Adrian Peterson spent the first three weeks of the season looking for that highest gear while coming back from knee surgery.
Percy Harvin returned the opening kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown and Marcus Sherels scored on a punt return early in the third, helping the Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 20-13 Sunday.
Minnesota wide receiver Jerome Simpson is active for Sunday's game at Detroit after serving a three-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Finally, wide receiver Jerome Simpson can join the Minnesota Vikings.
Chad Greenway was picked as an injury replacement for the Pro Bowl last season. He was credited with a career-high 174 tackles. That certainly wasn't his best year, though.
