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| Packers Team Report: Eyes on the prize |
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12/06/2002 |
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| (Best E Casino) - With the NFC North title under their belt, the Green Bay Packers will shift their focus to securing home field advantage throughout the playoffs when they begin their stretch run this Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings at frigid Lambeau Field. Green Bay got back into the win column following back-to-losses this past week, as it posted 30-20 victory over Chicago. With the win, the Packers clinched the division title quicker than any team since the advent of the NFL's 16-game regular se |
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| Vikings Team Report: Playing for pride |
NFL Football |
12/06/2002 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Vikings enter Sunday night's contest against the Green Bay Packers with little to play for but pride. The Vikings have lost four of their last five and are coming off a disappointing 30-24 overtime defeat to upstart Atlanta. Rookie head coach Mike Tice continues to focus on the positive rather than dwelling on the negative of a losing season. "This football team will fight hard, although not perfect, will fight very hard to achieve victory," said Tice. "That's what we have to st |
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| Packers look for revenge against Vikings |
NFL Football |
12/05/2002 |
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| (Best E Casino) - With the NFC North title under their belt, the Green Bay Packers will shift their focus to securing home field advantage throughout the playoffs when they begin their stretch run this Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings at frigid Lambeau Field. Green Bay got back into the win column following back-to-losses this past week, as it posted 30-20 victory over Chicago. With the win, the Packers clinched the division title quicker than any team since the advent of the NFL's 16-game regular se |
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| Vick, Kalu, Jimmy Williams named NFC Players of the Week |
NFL Football |
12/04/2002 |
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| mmy Williams were named the NFC offensive, defensive and special teams Players of the Week for games played the 13th week of the 2002 season. Vick set a new NFL record with 173 yards rushing, on 10 carries, in the Falcons 30-24 overtime victory over Minnesota Vikings. Vick dashed 46 yards for the winning score in overtime. He also set the single-game record for yards-per-carry, with his 17.3 per carry average, minimum 10 carries. Vick also completed 11-of-28 passes for 173 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown pa |
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| Packers' Green questionable for Vikings |
NFL Football |
12/02/2002 |
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| Green Bay, WI (Best E Casino) - Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green is expected to be held out of practice until Friday with a bruised left knee and is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game versus the Minnesota Vikings. Green got hurt when he was pulled down by Mike Brown at the end of a 29-yard run in Green Bay's victory over Chicago on Sunday. Tests revealed that there was no structural damage in the knee, but it swelled up overnight. In 11 games this season, Green has totaled 967 yards and s |
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| Packers Team Report: On the wrong side |
NFL Football |
11/27/2002 |
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| er catch in the NFC (16.4 yards), ranks fourth in total receiving yards (870) and is tied for 10th in the NFC with 53 receptions. He also leads the team with seven touchdowns catches. "I'm at a loss for words," Driver said after signing his new deal. "You know, I worked hard. I came in here a seventh-round pick, never thought I'd get the opportunity to be able to take care of my family. I have the opportunity to do that now." COMING UP: The Packers will welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Lambeau Field in Week 14. |
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| Vikings Team Report: Home sweet home |
NFL Football |
11/27/2002 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Vikings may actually have a chance to get a win this week when the Atlanta Falcons enter the friendly confines of the Metrodome. However, Minnesota continues to struggle with three defeats in its last four contests. The Vikings suffered yet another road loss last Sunday, 24-17, to the New England Patriots. Minnesota dug itself a 21-0 hole in the first half and couldn't quite get over the hump despite a comeback down the stretch in the game. The Vikings lost their 16th straight r |
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| Vikings' Bennett does not have broken ankle |
NFL Football |
11/26/2002 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (Best E Casino) - Minnesota Vikings running back Michael Bennett underwent an MRI exam on his ankle and the results revealed no broken bones. Bennett, the NFC's second-leading rusher, was injured in the third quarter of Minnesota's 24-17 loss to New England this past Sunday. He did not return. Bennett, who is listed as questionable for this Sunday's game versus Atlanta, has rushed for 908 yards and three touchdowns this season. Moe Williams would start if Bennett is unable to go. |
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| Vikings Team Report: Something to build on |
NFL Football |
11/22/2002 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Vikings, who will visit the New England Patriots on Sunday, defeated the Green Bay Packers last week, 31-21. QB Daunte Culpepper, who had been benched in the team's prior game, completed 13-of-26 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns and he also rushed for 48 yards. Everything wasn't positive, however, as the starting signal-caller did throw two interceptions and lost a fumble on the Packers' one-yard line. "Well, he was the winning quarterback," head coach Mike Tice said of C |
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| Vikings dock in New England |
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11/21/2002 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Vikings, a week removed from their third win of the season, will travel to New England to take on the Patriots in a Week 12 battle on Sunday at Gillette Field. The Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers last week, 31-21. QB Daunte Culpepper, who had been benched in the team's prior game, completed 13-of-26 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns and he also rushed for 48 yards. Everything wasn't positive, however, as the starting signal-caller did throw two interceptions and los |
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