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If you can forgive the Vikings their sins of that day -- the 12th man in the huddle, the five turnovers, that fateful Favre pass -- what you should remember is this: The Vikings' 31-28 loss to the Saints in the NFC Championship Game stands as the latest, …

The Vikings caught a lot of breaks last season. If a rough training camp is any indication, they are in for a rockier road this season.

The Vikings middle linebacker missed the NFC Championship Game against the Saints because of a broken left leg.

Chat about the Vikings with other fans during Thursday night's season-opener against the Saints.

The NFL has become a passing league and the "Black and Blue" division has taken notice and adjusted. The NFC North features two of the top quarterbacks in Brett Favre (Vikings) and Aaron Rodgers (Packers).  

The Packers did everything right with QB Aaron Rodgers. The former first-rounder, who's 26, got to sit back and watch how to play the position behind Hall of Famer Brett Favre.

The Super Bowl champs are loaded, but the odds of a repeat are against them.

If Adrian Peterson and the running game can be successful, New Orleans won't have the ball as much. And that's the simple game plan.

The Shutdown Eleven counts down a list of eleven NFL-related things, in order of the editor's preference. In this installment, we look at the most interesting players heading into the 2010 NFL season.#9. Brett FavreThe nine-spot might seem a little low fo…

The Vikings seem like the team to beat in the conference, despite some training camp hiccups.

The anticipation of this season is hampered because of a looming lockout that could affect the NFL in 2011.

The Saints like to use four receivers at a time, so being shorthanded could be an issue in the defensive backfield.

The fifth-year quarterback admits he wondered what it might be like to get a fresh start with another team.

Adrian Peterson says he believes he has a better grasp of how to better grasp the ball.

Percy Harvin does not expect to be held back any on Thursday.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The injury-riddled Denver Broncos were awarded running back Andre Brown of the New York Giants and offensive lineman Chris Clark of the Minnesota Vikings off waivers on Sunday.

New Orleans' defense went hard after Brett Favre last January, and that's probably not about to change in Thursday night's opener.

The Vikings see running vs. the Saints as one way to keep Brett Favre safe and the best way to attack a shaky run defense.

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress is staunchly defending his decision to keep Tarvaris Jackson as Brett Favre's backup over Sage Rosenfels.

VIKINGS 2010 SEASON PREVIEW Even at 36 years old, Ryan Longwell hasn't lost love for kicking.

VIKINGS 2010 SEASON PREVIEW A letdown seems likely after everything went right in '09.

2010 VIKINGS SEASON PREVIEW Standout defensive tackle Pat Williams, who appears to be near retirement, thinks it's a 'do-or-die year.'

2010 VIKINGS SEASON PREVIEW The starting linebackers include two pending free agents.

2010 VIKINGS SEASON PREVIEW Sidney Rice, Bernard Berrian and Percy Harvin might be the NFL's top trio -- if they're playing.

VIKINGS 2010 SEASON PREVIEW Adrian Peterson becomes even more important this season.

The Vikings waived Javon Walker, leaving them short on receivers and also needing defensive backs.

Former Gophers kicker Rhys Lloyd wants to be back with the Vikings, but he realizes that might not happen.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings are apparently still looking for wide receivers.

The roster must be trimmed to 53 players by 5 p.m. Saturday. Who's staying and who's going? Our best guess.