'Bread-and-butter' play sets stageAdrian Peterson began the game with a 51-yard run, giving the Vikings momentum and him a boost in his quest for the rushing title. |
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Timberwolves VOTW: Ricky Rubio Backyard WrestlerDec 9, 2012
John, timberpups.com As we get closer and closer to Ricky Rubio’s return to the court, Foot Locker has launched a new ad featuring the Pups Boy Wonder. Personally, I think the ad is hysterical but I’m admittedly terribly bias towards anything Rubio is involved with. It … |
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Pep talks spark Vikings victory over ChicagoDec 9, 2012
Messages from veteran players, owners and coaches were an effective catalyst. |
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Second half: Vikings vs. ChicagoDec 9, 2012
The Vikings defeated the Chicago Bears 21-14 at home Sunday. |
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Game plan's success renders Ponder mootDec 9, 2012
All that concern about the quarterback became no issue when the Vikings were able to win by their preferred method, running the ball. |
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Hartman: Wilf indicates he's confident in coachDec 9, 2012
Vikings owner Zygi Wilf and his brother, team president Mark Wilf, both backed Leslie Frazier. |
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They may be rookies, but Josh Robinson and Harrison Smith have grown up quite a bit on the field. |
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Your Sunday Night Football Open ThreadDec 9, 2012
Sean Newell, deadspin.com Detroit at Green Bay (NBC) : Plenty of things to yak about during this game. For instance: the Packers started the day tied atop the NFC North with the Chicago Bears. With a win tonight they will be all alone after Chicago lost to the Vikings. Lose and … |
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Adrian Peterson eyes Eric Dickerson’s recordDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Vikings running back Adrian Peterson needs 400 yards in three games to get to 2,000 for the season. He wants at least 506. With that amount, he’d break the single-season rushing record set by Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson in 1984. Dickerson rushed for … |
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Why Don't Players Use The League, Team Or Union-Provided Driving Services After A Night Out Drinking?Dec 9, 2012
Sean Newell, deadspin.com Just about six months ago, the NFL had a particularly rough week with players being charged with driving while intoxicated. Lions DT Nick Fairley, Jacksonville wide receiver Justin Blackmon and Vikings fullback Jerome Felton were all charged with varyin… |
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Sean Newell, deadspin.com We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from the double-bird field goal salute, Rex Ryan digesting a delicious meal and Lee Smith being eaten by Bills fans. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More » |
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Peterson, surging Vikings roll past rival BearsDec 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Adrian Peterson rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns and Harrison Smith returned an interception for a score to lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 21-14 victory over the free-falling Chicago Bears on Sunday. |
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Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com Minnesota Vikings punter is known for being outspoken. He has been a vocal proponent of gay rights, and he often uses his Twitter account to stump for important causes. During the Vikings 21-14 win over the Bears, Kluwe used his uniform to push for anot… |
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Final gun report: Vikings 21, Bears 14Dec 9, 2012
The Vikings have still yet to fall below .500 this season, scratching out a big home victory over Chicago on Sunday. |
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Another fine coming for Everson GriffenDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As the Vikings hold on to a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen won’t be holding on to the full amount of his future game checks. Griffen, fined this week for a questionable roughing-the-passer call for a hit on Pa… |
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Rapid Reaction: Vikings 21, Bears 14Dec 9, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- A few thoughts on Sunday's events at the Metrodome: What it means: The Chicago Bears continued their late-season slide, losing for the fourth time in five games. They're now 8-5 after a 7-1 start and staring at a fight for a wild-card pla… |
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Vikings winning, despite PonderDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com … |
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Two costly INTs for Jay CutlerDec 9, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- Most of the discussion entering Sunday's game at the Metrodome centered on the mistakes of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder. But as the third quarter draws to a close, the difference at this point is two interceptions from C… |
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Halftime: Vikings 14, Bears 7Dec 9, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- A few thoughts at halftime from the Metrodome: We're running out of superlatives for Adrian Peterson. The Minnesota Vikings' tailback, who entered the game with an NFL-high 1,446 rushing yards, broke free for a 51-yard scamper on the game… |
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Adrian Peterson: 74 yards in seven minutesDec 9, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings could not have drawn up the first half of the first quarter here at the Metrodome any better. They have a 14-0 lead over the Chicago Bears and quarterback Christian Ponder has only thrown one pass. Tailback Adrian Pe… |
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Pregame injury for Robbie GouldDec 9, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- Here's an early injury report from the Metrodome: Chicago Bears place-kicker Robbie Gould suffered a calf injury during pregame warm-ups. As a result, punter Adam Podlesh took the opening kickoff. His kick hit at the Vikings' 2-yard line … |
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Vikings inactives announced for today's gameDec 9, 2012
The Vikings will host the Bears today. Kickoff is at noon. |
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Pregame amusement: 'Do the Cutler' dance videoDec 9, 2012
Upload brings this to you from the Chicago Tribune web site. Can you bring these moves to the Metrodome? |
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