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Waddle: Time for Bears to start over
The Bears might not be eliminated from the postseason mathematically, but I'm officially ruling them out of the playoffs based on the soon-to-be scientifically recognized “Waddle Eye Test.” If they do put together a magical run and make it to the postseason, I will shovel your driveways after the first snow.
Vikings' special teams were special indeed
The Vikings' strong special-teams play is a key reason they're 7-1 this season. Sunday's 38-26 victory over the Green Bay Packers provided the latest examples of how this team can win a game with its special teams.
Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Breaking news here: After much deliberation and great debate, I've decided to cover Sunday's game at Lambeau Field.
Lambeau leper role familiar one to Longwell
Ryan Longwell understands perhaps better than anyone the situation Brett Favre faces this week.
RandBall Q&A: Chris Kluwe, Vikings punter and occasional rock star
Last update: October 22, 2009 - 2:26 PM We had a chance to speak earlier today with Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, who moonlights as a member of the now-named Tripping Icarus .
Minnesota Vikings players visit Lakeville Elementary School
Tyrell Johnson, Phil Loadholt, Chris Kluwe, and team mascot Viktor of the Minnesota Vikings visited JFK Elementary School in Lakeville on Tuesday October 20th.
Non-Favres on Vikings deliver share of big plays
Make no mistake: Brett Favre was the story going into Monday night's game, and he was the story coming out of the game.
Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre practices; Brad Childress says G...
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress said today that left guard Steve Hutchinson would play Monday night against the Green Bay Packers.
Foot injury limits Brett Favre in Vikings practice
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre was limited in practice today with a foot injury, according to the injury report.
Here's something that doesn't happen often in a Browns' game - Joshua Cribbs was the highlight.
Childress doesn't have money to burn
Vikings coach Brad Childress may be in an elite tax bracket. But he told veteran quarterback Brett Favre that he doesn't want his savings to take an unnecessary hit.
One play aside, special teams were special
The Vikings' special-teams unit had a fairly productive day Sunday, but one miscue likely will be the focus for new coordinator Brian Murphy this week at Winter Park.
Vikings endure good -- and bad -- special teams play
In some ways, Sunday's performance by the Vikings ' special teams was a nightmarish flashback to 2008.
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Peterson leads Vikings to 34-20 win over Browns
The Minnesota Vikings dominated the second half, scoring 24 unanswered points Sunday, en route to a 34-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
As the University of Tennessee wraps up its preseason training camp and looks toward game week, it's an appropriate time for housekeeping.
Welcome to the big time, Minnesota
Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Punter Chris Kluwe was the first to mention it.
The Musings and Prophecies of Metstra...
Two Thirds, Three Balls, And Six Runs Create The Circle Of Life
Metstradamus Two Monday, August 24, 2009 Oliver Perez waited on the mound for Jerry Manuel to reach him, no doubt to remove him from his much ballyhooed matchup with Pedro Martinez before Martinez could stroll to the mound.
Receiver wants to return punts
Jaymar Johnson knows that his ability to catch punts might allow him to make the Minnesota Vikings' roster as a receiver.
With Percy Harvin catching on, Vikings hope for greater returns on special teams
He caught the balls with an awkward style, an indication of his inexperience. But after more than a week of heavy repetitions, Harvin has more confidence in his return abilities.
Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe gets hang of big punts again
MANKATO, Minn. - A couple of months ago, new Vikings special-teams coordinator Brian Murphy had a simple question for punter Chris Kluwe: How could the Vikings rekindle Kluwe's penchant as a rookie for launching punts that seemingly threatened to touch the roof of the Metrodome? "Basically, the hang time is what he really wanted," Kluwe said.
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