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Vike's Peterson Has High Hopes For 2013

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:49:02 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson eclipsed 2,000 yards rushing in 2012 after he sustained a major knee injury in week 16 of 2011.

Vikings Peterson Has Sports Hernia Surgery

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:26:20 +0000

Viking running back had sports hernia surgery today and revealed he sustained the injury in week 10 and played the rest of the season with the injury.

Packers End Vikings Season 24-10; Ponder Doesn't Play

Jay Caldwell — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:13:03 +0000

The Vikings lost 24-10 Saturday night in the NFC Wildcard playoffs to the Packers in Green Bay. Minnesota trailed 17-3 at halftime and fell behind 24-3 before scoring the final touchdown of the game.

Vikings' Ponder Has Sore Elbow

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:06:47 +0000

Viking quarterback Christian Ponder was limited in practice Wednesday due to a sore elbow. He sustained the injury when he hit the helmet of a Packer player on his follow through. He stayed in the game and is expected to play Saturday at Green Bay.

Vikings Practice Without Peterson, Smith and Winfield

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:29:20 +0000

The Vikings practiced without running back Adrian Peterson, safety Harrison Smith, cornerback Antoine Winfield, and linebacker/special teammer Tyron McKenzie.

Vikings Top Packers to Earn Playoff Spot

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:13:24 +0000

The Vikings got a 29-yard field from Blair Walsh on the last play of the game to beat the Packers 37-34 Sunday. Minnesota led 20-10 at halftime but saw the Packers tie the game at 27 at 34 before won the game on the Walsh field goal.

Four Vikings Named to Pro Bowl Team

Jay Caldwell — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:27:45 +0000

Four Vikings were named to the NFC Pro Bowl team when the NFC and AFC Pro Bowl teams were announced. The four are running back Adrian Peterson, fullback Jerome Felton, kicker Blair Walsh and defensive end Jared Allen. Peterson is named to his 5th Pro Bowl team. Felton and Walsh are first time pro bowlers.

Vikings Top Texans to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:45:41 +0000

The Vikings defeated the Houston Texans Sunday afternoon 23-6 to improve to 9-6 and keep their playoff hopes alive. Minnesota fell behind 3-0 but led 13-3 at halftime.

Vikings Rout Rams; Peterson Runs for 212 yards

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:32:45 +0000

The Vikings routed the Rams in St. Louis 36-22 Sunday. Adrian Peterson ran for 212 yards including an 82-yard touchdown. Peterson is now 294 yards away from Eric Dickerson's single season rushing record.

Vikings Beat Bears 21-14

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:37:36 +0000

The Vikings won 21-14 at home against the Chicago Bears Sunday. Minnesota went out to a 14-0 lead and led 14-7 at halftime. The Vikings got a 56-yard interception return touchdown from Harrison Smith in the 2nd half that helped secure the win.

Vikings Injury Update; Peterson has Minor Shoulder Injury

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:47:14 +0000

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier met the media Monday giving an update on injuries. Both tight end Kyle Rudolph and safety Harrison Smith suffered concussions Sunday will need to pass post concussion tests to be cleared to play Sunday at Green Bay.

Bears Rout Vikings 28-10

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:23:19 +0000

The Vikings scored the first points of the game but lose 28-10 Sunday in Chicago. Minnesota trailed 25-3 at halftime and couldn't catch up in the 2nd half. Jay Cutler coming back from a concussion threw for 188 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception for the Bears. Michael Bush ran for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Bears.

Vikings Peterson Has Charges Dropped

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:48:13 +0000

Viking running back Adrian Peterson had misdemeanor resisting arrest charges dropped Tuesday stemming from an incident at the Houston Night Club on July 7. Peterson allegedly refused to leave the night club when originally asked and became combative with staff. Peterson was scheduled for a court appeared in Texas on Thursday.

Vikings Top Lions 34-24 to Complete Season Sweep

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:17:14 +0000

The Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 34-24 at home Sunday to sweep the season series against Detroit and improve to 6-4 while dropping Detroit to 4-5. Minnesota led 13-3 at halftime and held on in the 2nd half. Adrian Peterson ran for 171 yards on 27 carries and 1 touchdown plus he scored on a 2-point conversion. Kyle Rudolph was th top receiver for Minnesota with 7 catches for 64 yards and 1 touchdown for Minnesota.

Peterson, Harvin and Guion Miss Practice For Vikings

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:18:57 +0000

The Vikings practice without start players running back Adrian Peterson and receiver Percy Harvin Thursday. Defensive tackle Letroy Guion (turf toe) also missed practice for the Vikings Thursday. Peterson sat out because of an illness but is expected to play Sunday against Detroit. Harvin missed a 2nd straight day of practice with an ankle sprain. Harvin was spotted in the locker room limping badly.

Seahawks Outscore Vikings 30-20

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:20:27 +0000

The Vikings lost 30-20 at Seattle Sunday afternoon. Adrian Peterson kept the Vikings in the game by rushing for 182 yards on 17 carries and 2 touchdowns but Christian Ponder's struggled throughout the game completing just 11-22 for 64 yards and 1 interception. Percy Harvin had just 2 catches for 10 yards and ran 24 yards but had 1 fumble.

Bucs Shock Vikings 36-17

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:36:20 +0000

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Vikings 36-17 Thursday night to drop Minnesota to 5-3 on the season. Tampa Bay went out to a 20-10 lead at halftime and went up 27-10 on a 64-yard touchdown pass from Josh Freeman to Doug Martin early in the 2nd half. Martin rolled up 214 yards of total offense and 2 touchdowns and Freeman threw for 262 yards and 3 touchdowns for Tampa Bay.

Peterson and Carlson Miss Practice For the Vikings

Jay Caldwell — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:30:57 +0000

The Vikings had a few players miss practice Tuesday in preparation for their game Thursday night at home against Tampa Bay. Tight end John Carlson (concussion) and running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) missed practice. Carlson isn't expected to play Thursday night while Peterson sat for precautionary reasons.

Vikings Down Cardinals 21-14 to Improve to 5-2

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:32:32 +0000

The Vikings won 21-14 at home against Arizona Sunday afternoon to improve to 5-2. Adrian Peterson ran for 153 yards on 23 carries and 1 touchdown. Peterson tied Robert Smith with his 29th career 100-yard rushing game. Percy Harvin had 2 carries for 10 yards and 3 catches for 37 yards and 1 touchdown. Christian Ponder was 8-17 passing for 58 yards and 1 touchdown with 2 interceptions for Minnesota. Harrison Smith capped the Viking scoring with a 31-yard interception return touchdown.

Vikes' Peterson, Allen Held Out of Practice

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:46:56 +0000

The Vikings have given running back Adrian Peterson and defensive end Jared Allen a break this week. Both missed practice Thursday for precautionary reasons. Peterson has a sprained left ankle and Allen has been bothered by a groin injury. Both are expected to play Sunday when the Vikings host Arizona at noon, pregame on WJON at 11am.