Brett Favre was on the sideline between possessions during a recent game, quizzing his receivers about what type of coverage they faced. That's when another snapshot of Sidney Rice's increasing confidence became apparent to Minnesota's ageless quarterback. "He goes, 'I was wide open,"' Favre said, recalling Rice's
The contract extension that Brad Childress signed Thursday was a sign of Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf's trust in the coach's guidance, as well as evidence of the team's connection with a man who made an unpleasant first impression.
Last month, a blurry photo featuring Minnesota coach Brad Childress dressed as a flight attendant with a black wig and a pink apron appeared on one of his player's Twitter pages. Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe was the culprit, but he had more in mind than to embarrass the boss for his attempt to lighten the mood on the team plane.
The Minnesota Vikings want a new stadium. And the team wants one that will likely cost $900 million-plus.
MINNEAPOLIS - One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome was not an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.
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One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome wasn't an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress says he is reviewing an offer from the team on a contract extension.
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress is reportedly close to getting a contract extension, according to the St.
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings vehemently rejected a proposal from their landlord to extend their lease at the Metrodome, telling the stadium's operator in a letter on Wednesday its plan threatens the team's future in the state.
The Minnesota Vikings vehemently rejected a proposal from their landlord to extend their lease at the Metrodome, telling the stadium's operator in a letter on Wednesday its plan threatens the team's future in the state. The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission's finance committee, chaired by Paul Thatcher, approved on Tuesday a res
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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield gave himself an "85 percent" chance of returning to play this week.
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The Minnesota Vikings vehemently rejected a proposal from
their landlord to extend their lease at the Metrodome, telling the stadium's
operator in a letter on Wednesday its plan threatens the team's future in the
state.
Brett Favre is signed by the Minnesota Vikings for next season for $13 million but one never knows what Favre...
Adrian Peterson bulled through four Detroit tacklers and hit the open field, nothing but green turf and the end zone in front of him. Almost every other time this has happened in Peterson's brilliant young career, it has meant six points for the Minnesota Vikings. This time, however, Peterson was caught from behind by Lions cornerback Phillip B
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Brett Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Sidney Rice, and the Vikings overcame several self-inflicted setbacks to beat the Detroit Lions 27-10 on Sunday.
Middle linebacker Larry Foote is in the lineup for the Detroit Lions at Minnesota.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield said Friday his injured right foot still isn't quite ready and he will not play against Detroit on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield said Friday that his injured right foot still isn't quite ready, so he will not play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Percy Harvin was picked in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings primarily for his versatility and exceptional speed. Turns out the kid from Florida is plenty tough, too. Harvin has five touchdowns -- three on passes and two on kickoff returns -- in eight games. He has 28 receptions for 369 yards, eight carries for another 39 yards and his avera
I will probably never be a president of the Jared Allen fan club, but this is awesome, and our be-mulleted...
Brett Favre is back from the Minnesota Vikings' bye week, saying he believes his pulled groin will be fine.
This week's Monday-nighter might also be the Game of the Week in the NFL. The upstart Broncos of Denver gird...
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The latest sign of how well this Brett-Favre-at-quarterback season is going for the Vikings came on Sunday, when Green Bay and Chicago both lost and dropped three games behind Minnesota (7-1) with eight weeks left.
The Minnesota Vikings brought a souvenir back from their midseason vacation: an even bigger lead in the NFC North. The latest sign of how well this Brett-Favre-at-quarterback season is going for the Vikings came on Sunday, when Green Bay and Chicago both lost and dropped three games behind Minnesota (7-1) with eight weeks left.
Brett Favre's unfathomable season in Minnesota could be analyzed like a corporate earnings report. Through two quarters, the Vikings are meeting -- or beating -- expectations. How, then, will Favre fare in the next half of the 2009 season given his recent performances of fading down the stretch? The answer won't come until later, but Favre