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| Vikings QB Jackson questionable for Sunday's game against Eagles |
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10/26/2007 |
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -The Minnesota Vikings won't announce a starting quarterback until Sunday morning, but signs still point to veteran Kelly Holcomb replacing the injured Tarvaris Jackson against Philadelphia. Jackson was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report with a broken index finger on his throwing hand. Coach Brad Childress said Jackson will either start or be the emergency third quarterback against the Eagles, in which case Holcomb would be the starter. ``I'm still debating, the old |
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| Vikes' Childress Seeks Wins Against Old Eagles Mates |
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10/25/2007 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Philadelphia Eagles could be facing two old friends at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on Sunday afternoon, when Andy Reid's 2-4 team faces the also-struggling Minnesota Vikings. At the helm of the Vikings is head coach Brad Childress, who served as an assistant under Reid from 1999 through 2005, including the final four seasons as offensive coordinator and occasional play-caller. Childress' first year- and-a-half in the Twin Cities have not gone nearly as well as his stint with the Eagl |
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| Vikings sign punter Kluwe to 6-year extension |
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10/25/2007 |
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -The Minnesota Vikings signed punter Chris Kluwe to a six-year deal Thursday, extending his contract through the 2013 season. Kluwe leads the NFL with 18 punts inside the 20 this season and has averaged 44.2 yards in the first six games. He would've been a free agent after this season. ``I'm glad to have it done,'' Kluwe said. ``This is a great place to play. I enjoy being here. And I look forward to the rest of this year and the next six years to come.'' Kluwe was cut by Seattl |
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| Ellis' return from injury complete; he's a starter and sack threat once again |
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10/24/2007 |
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| s said Wednesday. ``But then I was like, `Man, they really like me!' And the energy continued to build up, build up. ... It was real, real moving.'' Ellis rewarded the faith of his fans and coaches by coming up with two sacks in a victory over the Minnesota Vikings. ``So it was just a good day,'' he said. Less than a year after tearing his left Achilles' tendon, Ellis is back where he left off, doing his best to make everyone forgive him for a second straight disgruntled offseason. The drama a year ago s |
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| Brad Childress responds to criticism that Peterson is underutilized |
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10/24/2007 |
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -When Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress wants to make a specific point during a press conference, he usually has an index card with detailed statistics resting in front of him to drive it home. That was the case on Wednesday, when he offered unsolicited numbers on star rookie Adrian Peterson's playing time in Dallas last week. ``We understand here that we have a great talent in Adrian Peterson and we are trying to grow him just like we attempt to grow all of our young players |
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| Goal-line failures leave Eagles still in the red |
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10/23/2007 |
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| bruising his tailbone after falling in the training room following Thursday's practice session. FEELING MINNESOTA The Eagles will square off against a second straight NFC North opponent this coming Sunday, when the team visits the similarly-slumping Minnesota Vikings. Both clubs enter the matchup with 2-4 records and each currently resides at the bottom of their respective division. Philadelphia, which has won six of its last seven meetings with the Vikings, will be making its first trip to the Metrodome since 1 |
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| Vikings' Jackson has broken finger |
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10/23/2007 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (Best E Casino) - The Minnesota Vikings revealed that struggling quarterback Tarvaris Jackson suffered an avulsion fracture of the index finger on his right hand in the team's 24-14 loss to Dallas Sunday. "The joint is sore, swollen and in a splint," Vikings coach Brad Childress said at his Monday afternoon press conference. The Vikings are expected to re-evaluate the injury after a throwing session Tuesday before deciding on Jackson's status for the club's next game against Philadelphia. In f |
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| Despite recent hiccups, Cowboys carry 6-1 record into their bye week |
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10/22/2007 |
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| n Redskins (4-2). And guess what follows the bye? A three-game stretch against the rest of the division, starting with games at Philadelphia and the Giants, then home against the Redskins. No wonder Dallas players were so happy about beating the Minnesota Vikings 24-14 Sunday. ``It's definitely big to get a win before the bye,'' linebacker Bradie James said. ``We feel good as far as being confident. And when we get back we'll be rested and ready to make a bid for the NFC East.'' Romo is confident he'll b |
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| Ouch: On top of rough game, Vikings' Jackson has injured finger |
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10/22/2007 |
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has a broken finger on his throwing hand, an injury suffered in Sunday's defeat at Dallas. Jackson has what's called an avulsion fracture in the index finger on his right hand, where a ligament or muscle tendon has stretched and pulled off a tiny piece of the bone. Jackson was wearing a small splint on the finger in the locker room. He said he hurt it in the third quarter when he hit his hand on another player's arm and then reinjured |
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| Blocked field goal returned for a TD sparks Cowboys past Vikes |
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10/22/2007 |
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| Irving, TX (Best E Casino) - Patrick Watkins returned a blocked field goal 68 yards for the go-ahead touchdown and the Dallas Cowboys went on to defeat the Minnesota Vikings, 24-14, at Texas Stadium. Watkins' return broke a 14-14 stalemate and was part of a string of 17 straight points scored by Dallas (6-1), which recovered from last week's 48-27 loss to the Patriots to remain one game ahead of the New York Giants in the NFC East. Tony Romo completed an incredible 31-of-39 passes for 277 yards with one touchd |
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