No Worries About Adrian Peterson's Left Ankle
The Minnesota Vikings aren't concerned about running back Adrian Peterson's sprained left ankle.
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The Minnesota Vikings aren't concerned about running back Adrian Peterson's sprained left ankle.
The Minnesota Vikings have ruled linebacker Anthony Barr and safety Harrison Smith out for the second straight game because of injuries.
There's not much that Manny can't do. He even plays pro basketball in the Philippines AND serves in the country's House of Representatives. But among all of his accomplishments, he likes to see himself as a crooner first and foremost.
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.
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.
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.
When the Minnesota Vikings grow up, they want to be just like the Seattle Seahawks. Wait, maybe they already are. Time will tell, of course, whether the Vikings can reach the level of dominance the Seahawks set in 2013 and 2014 on their way to the franchise's first Super Bowl victory and consecutive NFC championships.
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Seattle with a foot injury. Joseph was unable to practice this week, meaning the Vikings will be without their best run stopper for what is expected to be a physical game against the Seahawks.
The Minnesota Vikings have selected outside linebacker Chad Greenway and offensive tackle Phil Loadholt for their annual off-the-field honors. Greenway was named the Vikings Community Man of the Year. Loadholt was picked as the team's Ed Block Courage Award recipient for 2015. The winners were announced Wednesday.
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith has been downgraded and is now listed as out for the game because of a knee injury. Smith was listed as questionable on Friday, but the team said on Saturday that he will be scratched. Smith was injured last week against Green Bay.
The most striking feature on the iconic U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis is something you look right through -- literally. Instead of a 1990s-style retractable roof, which most NFL stadiums rarely open, the Minnesota Vikings are using a revolutionary design that is incredibly light.
The NFL is honoring Anoka High School for its contributions to the history of the Super Bowl.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's letter to Adrian Peterson last year spelled out the reasons for his suspension and the conditions for his reinstatement in cold, unsympathetic terms.
Restructuring the porous Minnesota Vikings defense started with one big move for coach Mike Zimmer in 2014: signing 329-pound nose tackle Linval Joseph. Looking for an anchor in the middle of the defensive line, Joseph was the first free agent signed by Minnesota under Zimmer's watch.
For the last five years, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have had a firm grip on this border state rivalry with the Minnesota Vikings that has otherwise been remarkably close. Well, here's a prime opportunity for the Vikings to pry themselves loose.
The Minnesota Vikings say Sunday's boarder battle against the Green Bay Packers at TCF Bank Stadium is one of the biggest games for counterfeit tickets. The team says the only authorized outlets for tickets are the Vikings Ticket Office, Ticketmaster and NFL Ticket Exchange.
The University of Minnesota says it's stepping up security at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for the final two football games.
The Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority announced the addition of a "Legacy Ship." The ship will be made of contemporary metals, stone, concrete and wood and will include theatrical lighting, sounds and smoke effects.
For the second week in a row, a Minnesota Vikings player has been named the NFC defensive player of the week. Vikings cornerback Terence Newman was honored for his performance in the Vikings' 30-14 win over the Oakland Raiders last weekend.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was not pleased with the fan at Lambeau Field who shouted during Sunday's moment of silence before the game against Detroit.
St. Louis cornerback Lamarcus Joyner has been fined $23,152 by the NFL for his hit that left Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater with a concussion. Joyner made a shoulder-first hit on Bridgewater, who returned to practice Thursday after his head hit hard against the turf early in the fourth quarter Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has not yet completed the NFL protocol for returning from a concussion, but coach Mike Zimmer expects him to start Sunday at Oakland. Bridgewater practiced Friday and Zimmer says he has "no doubt" he would be ready to play.
Jason Zucker scored his second goal of the game with 1:10 left in overtime, giving the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Minnesota had to kill off an overtime power play to set up the winner.
