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Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings

10-6-0, 1st NFC North

 2009 NFL Draft Results
Rd   Pk (Ov)   Player Pos   School   Notes 
  22 (22)  Percy Harvin  *  WR  Florida 
  22 (54)  Phil Loadholt  *  OL  Oklahoma 
  22 (86)  Asher Allen  *  CB  Georgia 
  14 (150)  Jasper Brinkley  *  LB  South Carolina  (from Washington)
  22 (231)  Jamarca Sanford    Mississippi 
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Indianapolis Colts Aug 14, 2009 at Indianapolis, 7:30 pm 
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Last Meeting: Sep 14, 2008, L 15-18 
 News

Peterson covets Leinart's Heisman Trophy

Peterson covets Leinart's Heisman Trophy
PA SportsTicker, Jun 26, 2009
By JEFF LATZKE AP Sports Writer ...More
 •  Favre Vikings jerseys aren't flying onto shelves Jul 2 (Pioneer Press)*
 •  Charley Walters: It's time to retire Bert Blyleven's No. 28 Minnesota Twins jersey Jul 1 (Pioneer Press)*
 •  Quick Hits / Coach K not interested in Lakers Jul 1 (Pioneer Press)*
 •  Minnesota Vikings' Percy Harvin sent home from rookie event because of illness Jun 30 (Pioneer Press)*
 • Rumor: Favre has yet to file contract with Players Association - Jun 27 (Yahoo! Sports)
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 Team Report

Vikings Team Report

Vikings Team Report Jul 2, 2009

The Vikings continue to wait for Brett Favre, hoping he will soon end his months-old retirement to play for them this season.

The quarterback called it quits last February after one year with the Jets but for the second consecutive offseason it appears his desire is to continue. The biggest factor in Favre's decision will be whether he feels his throwing arm is sound enough for him to play a 19th season in the NFL.

He underwent an arthroscopic procedure to repair a partially torn biceps in late May. The process of Favre playing in Minnesota is far enough down the road that he reportedly has agreed to a contract with the Vikings, although it has yet to be signed.

Favre and the Vikings both agree that a decision is going to need to be made before the team reports ...More

 
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson smiles as he talks with campers during a group photo shoot at his football camp in Norman, Okla., Friday, June 26, 2009. Peterson said he would welcome Brett Favre(notes) to Minnesota with open arms if the quarterback decides to come out of retirement for the second-straight year and sign with the Vikings. (AP Photo)
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson gestures as he answers a question in Norman, Okla., Friday, June 26, 2009.  Peterson said he would welcome Brett Favre(notes) to Minnesota with open arms if the quarterback decides to come out of retirement for the second-straight year and sign with the Vikings. (AP Photo)
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson answers a question in Norman, Okla., Friday, June 26, 2009. Peterson said he would welcome Brett Favre(notes) to Minnesota with open arms if the quarterback decides to come out of retirement for the second-straight year and sign with the Vikings. (AP Photo)
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, avoids a tackle by Jarod Andrews, right, age 11, of Washington, Okla., at his annual football camp on his old college campus, the University of Oklahoma, Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo)
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 2009 Scores and Schedule
 Preseason
 Fri 8/14 at Indianapolis 7:30 pm
 Fri 8/21 Kansas City 8:00 pm
 Mon 8/31 at Houston 8:00 pm
 Fri 9/4 Dallas 8:00 pm
 Regular Season
 Sun 9/13 at Cleveland 1:00 pm
 Sun 9/20 at Detroit 1:00 pm
 Sun 9/27 San Francisco 1:00 pm
 Mon 10/5 Green Bay 8:30 pm
 Sun 10/11 at St. Louis 1:00 pm
 Sun 10/18 Baltimore 1:00 pm
 Sun 10/25 at Pittsburgh 1:00 pm
 Sun 11/1 at Green Bay 1:00 pm
  bye 
 Sun 11/15 Detroit 1:00 pm
 Sun 11/22 Seattle 1:00 pm
 Sun 11/29 Chicago 1:00 pm
 Sun 12/6 at Arizona 4:15 pm
 Sun 12/13 Cincinnati 1:00 pm
 Sun 12/20 at Carolina 8:20 pm
 Mon 12/28 at Chicago 8:30 pm
 Sun 1/3 NY Giants 1:00 pm
 NFC North Standings
W-L-T PF PA
 y-Minnesota 10-6-0 379 333
 Chicago 9-7-0 375 350
 Green Bay 6-10-0 419 380
 Detroit 0-16-0 268 517
 Complete Standings
 2008 Team Stats (Game averages)
  Pts Yds Pass Rush  
 Offense23.7 330.5 184.8 145.8  
 Defense20.8 292.4 215.6 76.9  
 2008 Individual Leaders
 Passing Comp Att Yds TD  
 G. Frerotte178 301 2157 12  
 Rushing Rush Yds Y/G TD  
 A. Peterson363 1760 110.0 10  
 C. Taylor101 399 24.9 4  
 Receiving Rec Yds Y/G TD  
 B. Berrian48 964 60.3 7  
 B. Wade53 645 40.3 2  
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