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2008 PRESEASON Date Opponent Result Aug. 8 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS L 17-34 Aug. 16 at Baltimore Ravens W 23-15 Aug. 23 PITTSBURGH STEELERS L 10-12 Aug. 28 at Dallas Cowboys L 10-16

2008 REGULAR SEASON Sept. 8 at Green Bay Packers (MNF) L 19-24 Sept. 14 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS L 15-18 Sept. 21 CAROLINA PANTHERS W 20-10 Sept. 28 at Tennessee Titans L 17-30 Oct. 6 at New Orleans Saints (MNF) 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 DETROIT LIONS Noon Oct. 19 at Chicago Bears Noon Oct. 26 BYE Nov. 2 HOUSTON TEXANS Noon Nov. 9 GREEN BAY PACKERS Noon Nov. 16 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Noon* Nov. 23 at Jacksonville Jaguars Noon* Nov. 30 CHICAGO BEARS (SNF) 7:15 p.m.* Dec. 7 at Detroit Lions Noon* Dec. 14 at Arizona Cardinals 3:05 p.m.* Dec. 21 ATLANTA FALCONS Noon* Dec. 28 NEW YORK GIANTS Noon*

* Game time subject to change/fl exible scheduling

WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 1 Players Day Off - No Access Thursday, October 2 11:45 a.m. - Brad Childress Available 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Open Locker Room 1:20 p.m. - Conference Call - Reggie Bush 2:15 p.m. - Conference Call - Sean Payton 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Practice * Friday, October 3 11:45 a.m. - Bevell/Ferraro/Frazier Available 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Open Locker Room 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Practice * Saturday, October 4 11:45 a.m.-12:50 p.m. - Practice * 12:50 p.m. - Brad Childress Available 12:50-1:35 p.m. - Open Locker Room Sunday, October 5 No Access Monday, October 6 7:30 p.m. - Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints

* Practice open through individual drills

After falling 30-17 last week to the undefeated Tennesee Titans, the Minnesota Vikings (1-3) will stay on the road for the second consecutive week, this time facing the New Orleans Saints (2-2) in the Vikings second Monday Night game of the 2008 season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. (CT) from the Superdome. The Vikings have won the last three games between the two teams and seven of the last 10. Monday night’s game features a

3rd-ranked Saints offense that is averaging 414.3 yards per game against a 6th-ranked Vikings defense that has allowed just 279.3 yards a game thus far. The Vikings have a combined 24-24 all-time record in their 48 games on MNF, including the 2008 season opener, when the Vikings fell 24-19 to the Green Bay Packers. This will be the fi rst time the Vikings have played the Saints on Monday Night Football.

WEEK 5 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS (1-3) AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (2-2)

GAME SUMMARY

Monday, October 6, 2008 - Superdome - 7:30 p.m. (CT) - ESPN

BROADCAST COVERAGE TELEVISION: ESPN (Televised locally on KSTP - Channel 5)Play-By-Play: Mike Tirico Analyst: Ron Jaworski/Tony KornheiserSideline Reporter: Michele Tafoya

NATIONAL RADIO: WESTWOOD ONEPlay-By-Play: Dave Sims Analyst: Dennis Green

LOCAL RADIO: KFAN-AM 1130/KTLK 100.3-FMPlay-by-Play: Paul Allen Analyst: Pete BercichSideline Reporter: Greg ColemanPre-Game Show: Joe Anderson – 5:30 p.m. CTKFAN/KTLK serve as the fl agship stations for the 73-station, 6-state Vikings Radio Network.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR THIS WEEK* WR Bobby Wade needs two receiving yards to reach 2,000 for his career. * WR Sidney Rice needs 67 receiving yards to reach 500 for his career. * With 100+ rushing yards, RB Adrian Peterson can tie Michael Bennett for 3rd place in team

history with nine 100-yard games. He’s currently tied with Bill Brown for 4th all-time with 8. * LB E.J. Henderson can move into 4th place all-time among Vikings LBs with one sack. * QB Gus Frerotte needs 396 passing yards to have 20,000 for his career (including playoffs). * RB Adrian Peterson needs 239 rushing yards to have 2,000 for his career.

A WIN WOULD IMPROVE...* The Vikings overall record against the Saints to 20-7 and 8-5 on the road. * Minnesota’s current winning streak over the Saints to four games.* The Vikings all-time record on Monday Night Football to 25-24. * The Vikings all-time record in October to 104-85-1. * The Vikings record against the NFC South to 72-38 all time. * Head Coach Brad Childress’ record against the NFC South to 4-0.

STAT OF THE WEEK* The Vikings have seven drives of 10+ plays through the fi rst four games, which ranks tied for

10th in the NFL. Minnesota has 100% scoring effi ciency on those drives, scoring 36 points. That total ranks 5th in the league.

MEET THE HEAD COACHES

WEEK 5 -- VIKINGS AT SAINTS -- 2

PAYTON LEADS THE SAINTSNFL Head Coach: 3rd YearOverall NFL Experience: 11th YearCoaching Experience: 31st YearOverall NFL Record: 15-21-0 (.417)Regular Season: 15-21-0 (.417)Postseason: 0-0 (.000)Record with MIN: 15-21-0 (.417)Record vs. NO: 0-0 (.000)College: Eastern Illinois (‘78) Entering his third season leading the

Vikings, Head Coach Brad Childress has a team built on his principles for winning football. Childress’ squad features strong play along both lines, a dynamic running game and an opportunistic defense. A bevy of top-fl ight linemen have been important to developing the identity of the Vikings and are now being complimented by emerging playmakers. The offseason addition of 2007 NFL sack leader and All-Pro DE Jared Allen via trade with Kansas City along with free agent starters WR Bernard Berrian, FB Thomas Tapeh, and S Madieu Williams fi lled key positions with veteran playmakers. With Allen, the Vikings now have 5 Pro Bowlers along the offensive and defensive lines and 7 members of the 2007 Pro Bowl squad. Coupled with a pair of proven 1,000-yard runners in the backfi eld and an aggressive defense with a nose for the ball, the Vikings enter 2008 with a strong nucleus of experienced talent. Since taking over the team in 2006, Childress has placed a premium on playing smart football, minimizing mistakes and winning the line of scrimmage. The 2007 Vikings became the 1st team in franchise history to rank #1 in the NFL in rushing offense and rushing defense. The duos of G Steve Hutchinson and C Matt Birk on offense joined by DTs Kevin Williams and Pat Williams on defense all made second consecutive Pro Bowl trips in 2007. The Vikings offense set franchise records by rushing for 2,634 yards (164.6 yards per game) with rookie phenom Adrian Peterson leading the way with an NFC-best 1,341 yards. Peterson’s total ranked as the 2nd-highest in team history, and his 5.6 yards-per-carry average ranked 2nd-best in the NFL. Fellow RB Chester Taylor, coming off his fi rst 1,000-yard rushing season in 2006, fi nished with 844 yards and 7 TDs on 157 carries. Together Peterson and Taylor accounted for 2,185 of the team’s rushing total, giving the Vikings the most dangerous rushing tandem in team history in terms of yardage. Second-year QB Tarvaris Jackson showed signifi cant improvement from year one as he threw for 1,911 yards and 9 TDs while rushing for 260 yards and 3 scores despite missing 4 games due to injury. He fi nished the season 8-4 as a starter. Defensively, the Williams tandem shut down the run better than anyone in the NFL, and the Vikings posted the #1 rush defense for the 2nd straight year. Over the past 2 seasons, the team has stifl ed opponents by allowing 67.9 yards per game, 2.9 yards per carry and 0.5 rushing TDs per game in those 32 games. Behind the rugged DTs, the Vikings have an emerging trio of linebackers who have a knack for the big play and ball-hawking defensive backs. The 2007 squad tied a francise record by scoring 6 TDs on interception returns and 2 more on fumble returns. The Vikings’ 13 defensive TDs (9 INTs, 4 FRs) since 2006 lead the NFL and are 5 more than the runner-up Packers’ 8. On special teams, the Vikings ranked 4th in the NFL with a 24.8 kickoff return average and 6th in the NFL as they held opponents to an average starting fi eld position just beyond the 26-yard line (26.2). The 2008 season marks Childress’ 31st in coaching and his 11th on an NFL sideline. He currently has a combined record of 220-176-8, including playoffs and bowl action.

2006-08 Minnesota Vikings Head Coach2002-05 Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Coordinator1999-01 Philadelphia Eagles Quarterbacks1991-98 Wisconsin Offensive Coordinator/QBs/RBs1990 Utah Wide Receivers1986-89 Northern Arizona Offensive Coordinator1985 Indianapolis Colts QBs/Quality Control1978-84 Illinois Running Backs/Wide Receivers

CHILDRESS ENTERS 3RD SEASON AT HELM

CHILDRESS’ COACHING BACKGROUND

NFL Head Coach: 3rd YearOverall NFL Experience: 12th YearCoaching Experience: 21st YearOverall NFL Record: 20-18-0 (.527)Regular Season: 19-17-0 (.528)Postseason: 1-1-0 (.500)Record with NO: 20-18-0 (.527)Record vs. MIN: 0-0 (.000)College: Eastern Illinois (‘87)

Sean Payton is in his third year as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, and in his

brief time with the club he already ranks among the most successful head coaches in franchise history. Payton is the only coach to lead the Saints to an NFC Championship, was a unanimous choice for NFL Coach of the Year, has been the architect of an offense that has rewritten the club’s record book and has instilled a winning culture within the organization. The Saints offense has thrived with Payton handling the play-calling. In 2007, the Saints set a team record with an NFC-high 346 fi rst downs and ranked fourth in the league with 5,780 total yards. The Saints scored 47 touchdowns, the third most in team history, gave up a league low 16 sacks and also led the NFL in scoring percentage in the red zone. The previous 2006 season the team ranked fi rst in the NFL in offense.

VIKINGS-SAINTS ALL-TIME

2006-08 New Orleans Saints Head Coach2003-05 Dallas Cowboys Asst. Head Coach/Passing Game1999-2002 New York Giants Quarterbacks 1997-98 Philadelphia Eagles Quarterbacks1996 Illinois Quarterbacks1994-95 Miami (OH) Quarterbacks/Co-Offensive Coord. 1992-93 San Diego State Running Backs 1990-91 Indiana State Offensive Assistant1988-89 San Diego State Offensive Assistant

PAYTON’S COACHING BACKGROUND

VIKINGS VS. SAINTS ALL-TIMEWon 19, Lost 7; Home 12-2, Away 7-5

Year Site Result 2005 .................... Minnesota .................................W 33-16 2004 .................... New Orleans .............................W 38-31 2002 .................... New Orleans .............................W 32-31 2001 .................... New Orleans .............................. L 15-28 2000* ................... Minnesota .................................W 34-16 1998 .................... Minnesota .................................W 31-24 1995 .................... Minnesota .................................W 43-24 1994 .................... Minnesota .................................W 21-20 1993 .................... Minnesota .................................. L 14-17 1991 .................... New Orleans ................................ L 0-26 1990 .................... Minnesota ...................................W 32-3 1988 .................... Minnesota ...................................W 45-3 1987# .................. New Orleans .............................W 44-10 1986 .................... Minnesota .................................W 33-17 1985 .................... Minnesota .................................. L 23-30 1983 .................... New Orleans .............................. L 16-17 1981 .................... Minnesota .................................W 20-10 1980 .................... New Orleans .............................W 23-20 1978 .................... New Orleans .............................. L 24-31 1976 .................... New Orleans ...............................W 40-9 1975 .................... New Orleans ...............................W 20-7 1974 .................... Minnesota ...................................W 29-9 1972 .................... Minnesota ...................................W 37-6 1971 .................... New Orleans .............................W 23-10 1970 .................... Minnesota ...................................W 26-0 1968 .................... New Orleans .............................. L 17-20 * NFC Divisional Playoff Game # NFC Wild Card Game

EASTERN ILLINOIS EQUALS COACHING SUCCESS Eastern Illinois has the distinction of being the ‘Cradle of Coaches’ in the NFL with three alumni serving as head coaches - Brad Childress, Sean Payton and Mike Shanahan. Eastern also has three more former players serving as assistant coaches - Mike Heimerdinger, Greg McMahon and Randy Melvin.

VIKINGS-SAINTS INFORMATION


VIKINGS PERFORMANCES VS. SAINTS

VIKINGS BIG DAYS VS. SAINTS VIKINGS VS. SAINTS SERIES NOTES

LAST WEEK

Bernard Berrian .................... 2 games, 8 receptions, 113 yards, 2 TDs, 14.1 averageRobert Ferguson ................... 3 games, 5 receptions, 100 yards, 1 TD, 20.0 averageGus Frerotte .......................... 2 games, 27-of-44 passing, 370 yards, 2 TD, 1 INTRyan Longwell ...................... 2 games, 9-9 PATs, 3-3 FGs, 18 pointsChester Taylor ....................... 3 games, 7 receptions, 59 yards Antoine Winfi eld ................... 3 games, 18 tackles, 2 INTs, 57 return yards

* WR Bernard Berrian caught 5 passes for 85 yards, including a 33-yard TD as a member of the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship game against the Saints (1/12/07).

* WR Robert Ferguson caught 3 passes for 84 yards and a TD for the Green Bay Packers against the Saints (10/9/05).

* K Ryan Longwell tied a career high, going 7-for-7 on PATs against the Saints as a member of the Green Bay Packers (10/9/05).

* S Darren Sharper recorded four tackles and picked off one pass and returned it 44 yards as a member of the Green Bay Packers against the Saints (9/15/02).

* TE Visanthe Shiancoe caught his fi rst career TD pass against the Saints (12/14/03) as a member of the New York Giants.

* S Madieu Williams had fi ve solo tackles, three pass breakups and an INT he returned 25 yards against the Saints (11/19/06) as a Cincinnati Bengal.

* CB Antoine Winfi eld recorded his fi rst career interception as a Viking, picking off Aaron Brooks and returning the pass 56 yards (10/17/04).

* The Vikings hold an overall 19-7-0 record against the Saints - 12-2 at home and 7-5 at New Orleans.

* The Vikings have outscored New Orleans 713-435 in the 26 game series and have averaged 27.4 points per game against the Saints.

* The Vikings have won 11 of the last 14 games between the two teams.

* The Vikings have not played at the Superdome since 2004.

* Fourteen of the Vikings 19 wins have been by 10+ points and seven of them have been by 20+ points.

* The Vikings and Saints have met twice in the postseason, once in the NFC Wild Card Game (‘87) and once in the NFC Divisional Playoffs (‘00), games the Vikings won 44-10 and 34-16 respectively.

* The Vikings have won the last three matchups dating back to 2002.

Despite their best efforts last week, the Vikings could not overcome a few early mistakes on the road against the undefeated Tennessee Titans, falling 30-17. The loss dropped the Vikings to 1-3 on the season. Vikings Offense The Vikings’ offense outgained the Titans in passing yards (253), rushing yards (80), and total offense (333) but were halted by a couple of big turnovers. Starting his second game of the season, QB Gus Frerotte completed 25 of 43 passes for a game-high 266 yards. Frerotte’s favorite target on the day was former Titans WR Bobby Wade, who had a big day catching a career-high seven balls for 75 yards. Coming off his best game as a Viking with 79 yards receiving the week prior, WR Bernard Berrian followed up with 78 yards through the air. On the ground RB Adrian Peterson continued to rack up the accolades. His 80 rushing yards on the day gave him a September total of 420, a new team record and moved him into 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards to Michael Turner, who has only two yards more. Peterson scored both of the Vikings touchdowns on the day, his second and third of the 2008 season and 14th and 15th of his career, setting a new team record for most rushing touchdowns in a Viking’s fi rst two seasons only four games into his second campaign.Vikings Defense With four Vikings turnovers and a 52-yard Titans kickoff return, the Vikings’ defense became the victims of poor fi eld position. The unit was forced to work with short fi elds on four occasions, including four times in Minnesota territory and twice inside the 20-yard line. They only allowed 76 yards rushing and two drives that went longer than 50 yards on the day. LB Chad Greenway led the Vikings with 12 tackles, nine solo, followed by CBs Antoine Winfi eld and Cedric Griffi n with 10 and nine total tackles respec-tively. DT Kevin Williams led the team with fi ve QB hurries; Jared Allen followed him with 4. LB E.J. Henderson recorded the Vikings’ only turnover on the day with a second quarter FR. Despite the loss the Vikings moved up to rank 6th in total defense, allowing an average of 279.2 yards per game. The defense also remains one of the top units in the league against the run, sitting in 4th with an average of 71.8 yards per game.Vikings Special Teams K Ryan Longwell hit one of two fi eld goal attempts, connecting on a 42-yard-er and hitting the upright on a 48-yard try. Longwell is now tied for 1st in the NFL with 10 fi eld goals on the year. P Chris Kluwe set a team record by having all six of his punts on the day break the 50-yard mark (52, 50, 57, 57, 52, 56), a 54.0 average that tied the 4th-best punting performance in team history. Kluwe is now tied for 4th in the NFL with a 48.4 gross punting average. RB Maurice Hicks, who missed the fi rst two games in 2008 due to injury, showed some fl ash returning kicks as he returned the ball four times for 110 yards, a 27.5-yard average. His long on the day was a 34-yard burst.

2008 STATISTICAL SNAPSHOT (NFL Ranking following Week 4) Vikings Saints 1-3 Record 2-2 17.8 (26) Points Per Game 27.8 (5) 72 (17) First Downs 83 (6) 323.0 (14) Total Offense Per Game 414.3 (3) 141.3 (6) Net Rushing Yards Per Game 87.0 (25t) 181.8 (19) Net Passing Yards Per Game 327.3 (1) 3/37 (11t) Had Intercepted/Yards Returned 4/36 (18t) 10/59 (18t) Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost 4/34 (4t) 31:57 (7) Possession Average 30:45 (9) 35.7 (18) Third Down Effi ciency 45.8 (4) 20.5 (13) Opp. Points Per Game 25.0 (22) 62 (6) Opp. First Downs 83 (28) 279.3 (6) Opp. Total Offense Per Game 372.0 (27) 71.8 (3) Opp. Net Rushing Yards Per Game 122.8 (20) 207.5 (17) Opp. Net Passing Yards Per Game 249.3 (29) 2/1 (18t) Defensive Interceptions/Yards 4/54 (13t) 7/49 (19t) Defensive Sacks/Yards 10/66 (10t) -2 (21t) Turnover Ratio +0 (15t) 22/48.4 (4) Punts/Gross Punting Average 17/43.5 (18) 27/197 (23) Penalties/Yards 29/280 (25t)

SERIES BY THE NUMBERSRecord vs. Saints ...........................................................Vikings 19-7-0Last regular season game ................................. Vikings 33, Saints, 16Saints largest winning margin ...................................26 points (1991)Vikings largest winning margin .................................42 points (1988)Current series streak...........................................................Vikings W3Saints longest win streak ...............................................W2 (1991-93)Vikings longest win streak .............................................W6 (1970-76)Most Points, Saints .....................................................31 (Three times)Most Points, Vikings ..............................................................45 (1998)Most Points, both teams ....................69; Vikings 38, Saints 31 (2004)Fewest Points, Saints...............................................................0 (1970)Fewest Points, Vikings .............................................................0 (1991)Fewest Points, both teams ..................26; Saints 26, Vikings 0 (1991)

VIKINGS-SAINTS INFORMATION


2008 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS (Qualifying Players Only)

2008 Minnesota VikingsCategory Player Total NFC Rank NFL RankScoring Longwell .................... 35 ............ 4t ....................7tRushing Yds. Peterson .................. 420 .............2 .................... 2Rushing Att. Peterson .................... 83 .............3 .................... 4Passing Yds. Frerotte ................... 470 ............16 .................. 29Receptions Wade ......................... 13 ........... 27t ..................51tReceiving Yds. Berrian .................... 195 ............22 .................. 38Interceptions Gordon/Winfi eld .......... 1 ............ 8t ...................19tFumble Rec. Three players .............. 1 ............ 4t ................... 11tSacks Allen/K. Williams ...... 2.0 ........... 14t ..................27tPunting Avg. Kluwe ..................... 48.4 .............2 .................... 4Punt Ret. Avg. Allison ...................... 6.7 ............12 .................. 24KO Ret. Avg. Taylor ..................... 25.9 .............4 ................... 13

2008 New Orleans SaintsCategory Player Total NFC Rank NFL RankScoring Gramatica ................. 25 ............18 ..................27tRushing Yds. Bush ........................ 183 ............17 .................. 28Rushing Att. Bush .......................... 52 ............13 ..................23tPassing Yds. Brees .................... 1,343 .............1 .................... 1Receptions Bush .......................... 31 .............1 ....................1tReceiving Yds. Bush ........................ 257 ............12 ..................17tInterceptions Four players ................ 1 ............ 8t ...................19tFumble Rec. Three players .............. 1 ............ 4t ................... 11tSacks Grant ........................ 3.0 ............ 7t ...................13tPunting Avg. Weahterford ........... 43.5 .............8 ................... 18Punt Ret. Avg. Bush ....................... 21.3 ..........DNQ .............. DNQKO Ret. Avg. Thomas .................. 21.1 ............16 .................. 30

VIKINGS-SAINTS CONNECTIONSVIKINGS-SAINTS CONNECTIONS * Vikings defensive line coach Karl Dunbar played for the Saints from 1992-93.

LOCAL CONNECTIONS * Vikings running backs coach Eric Bieniemy was born in New Orleans.* Dunbar started three seasons for LSU, was named a co-captain his senior season and helped lead the Tigers to a pair of SEC titles in 1986 and 1988. He also enjoyed two coaching stints in Baton Rouge; 2000-01 and 2005. * Dunbar got into coaching at his alma mater, Opelousas (LA) High in 1996 before moving to Beau Chene (LA) High in 1997.

* Vikings QB John David Booty (Shreveport/Evangel Christian HS) and DT Pat Williams (Monroe/Woosman HS) hail from Northern Louisiana. * Saints S Kevin Kaesviharn attended Lakeville High School in Minnesota and Augustana College. * Saints special teams coordinator Greg McMahon coached at the University of Minnesota from 1983-84.

NFL CONNECTIONS* Vikings tight ends coach Jimmie Johnson played for Philadelphia when Saints head coach Sean Payton was the Eagles quarterbacks coach and Saints assistant head

coach/linebackers Joe Vitt was on staff. * Vikings DE Jared Allen played his rookie season in Kansas City with Vitt serving as the Chiefs LB coach and also played with Saints LB Scott Fujita on defense. * Vikings CB Benny Sapp also played with Fujita in Kansas City while Vikings LB coach Fred Pagac and offensive assistant Chad O’Shea were on the Chiefs staff.* Vikings S Darren Sharper and K Ryan Longwell played for Green Bay while Vitt was the DB coach and asst. DB coach Tony Oden was an intern in 1999.* Vikings TE Garrett Mills and Saints CB Randall Gay were teammates with New England.* Sharper, Longwell and Vikings WR Robert Ferguson were teammates with Saints CB Mike McKenzie in Green Bay. Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was

also on staff with the Packers while McKenzie was there. * Vikings QB Gus Frerotte and Saints TE Billy Miller played together for Denver in 2000.* Vikings WR coach George Stewart and Saints secondary coach Dennis Allen served on Atlanta’s staff together from 2002-2005.* Vikings DE Otis Grigsby was on Atlanta’s 2005 practice squad while Saints DT Antwan Lake, C/G Matt Lehr and DE Josh Savage played there, and Stewart and Allen

were on staff.* Vikings WR Bobby Wade and Savage both played for Tennessee in 2006. * Vikings LB Ben Leber played for San Diego while Saints QB coach Pete Carmichael Jr. was on staff and Saints QB Drew Brees played there. * Pagac and Saints RB coach Aaron Kromer coached on the same staff for Oakland. * Vikings DT Pat Williams and CB Antoine Winfi eld played in Buffalo with Saints TE Mark Campbell.* Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe played with Saints DT Kendrick Clancy and Saints TE Jeremy Shockey for the New York Giants. * Vikings def. coord. Leslie Frazier coached DBs for Indianapolis when Saints CB Jason David played there in 2005-06 and when K Martin Gramatica was there in ‘06.* Vikings DT Ellis Wyms played for Tampa Bay and Vikings DB coach Joe Woods was on staff while Kromer was with the Buccaneers and Savage played there.* Vikings LB Vinny Ciurciu, Wyms and Woods were all with Tampa Bay at some point of Gramatica’s tenure there. * Ciurciu and Wyms were both teammates of Saints RB Aaron Stecker at Tampa Bay.* Vikings S Madieu Williams and Saints S Kevin Kaesviharn played in the same secondary in Cincinnati.

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS* Vikings head coach Brad Childress, Saints head coach Sean Payton and special team coordinator Greg McMahon are all graduates of Eastern Illinois.* Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and McMahon coached together on the Illinois staff in 1997-98* Vikings G Steve Hutchinson, Saints TEs Mark Campbell and Jonathan Goodwin played together at Michigan while Saints TE coach Terry Malone was Hutchinson’s

position coach. * Vikings T Bryant McKinnie played at the University of Miami with Saints TE Jeremy Shockey and LB Jonathan Vilma and was roommates with Shockey.

WHAT OPPONENTS ARE SAYINGTitans Head Coach Jeff FisherOn the Vikings...We have a great deal of respect for the Vikings and what they have done this far. They have a very, very aggressive defense and excellent team speed. Certainly their run game speaks for itself. (They have a) great group of very, very talented specialists and returners.

On Vikings LB E.J. Henderson...Out of curiosity Saturday afternoon I wanted to look at the Colt’s game and he is the one person, not that he stood out more than anybody else, but I was very, very impressed with his downhill ability and his sideline-to-sideline speed and his tackling ability, his motion. He is just a very, very fi ne defensive player.

Titans Quarterback Kerry CollinsOn the Vikings defensive line...They love to get penetration. They have the guys to do it; they’ve got big guys. They like to get pressure on the quarterback. They like to disrupt the running game with penetration. They are big. They are talented. They are fast.

THIS WEEK’S MILESTONES * DE Jared Allen will start his 60th career game. * C Matt Birk will play in his 135th career game. * LB E.J. Henderson will play in his 80th career game * T Marcus Johnson will play in his 45th career game.* TE Visanthe Shiancoe will play in his 85th career game. * WR Robert Ferguson will play in his 80th career game.

VIKINGS TEAM NOTES


Offensive Coordinator Darrell Bevell Offensive Coordinator Darrell Bevell enters his 3rd season with the Vikings with 2 Pro Bowlers along the offensive line, the 2007 NFC-leading rusher in the backfi eld, a more experienced quarterback and a new playmaking wide receiver. In 2007, Bevell helped put together the best rushing attack in the NFL as the Vikings averaged 164.6 yards per game and 5.3 yards per carry. Their 2,634

rushing yards was the highest total in team history while their 22 rushing touchdowns ranked tied for 2nd. The Vikings were led by the rushing tandem of rookie RB Adrian Peterson and RB Chester Taylor, who amassed a combined 2,185 yards on the ground, shattering Daunte Culpepper and Robert Smith’s previous highest rushing total by a tandem of 1,991 yards in 2000. Against San Diego, Peterson broke the NFL single-game rushing record when he gained 296 yards on the ground. Peterson, along with C Matt Birk, G Steve Hutchinson, and FB Tony Richardson earned trips to the 2008 Pro Bowl. This offseason, Bevell’s offense saw the addition of deep threat WR Bernard Berrian, FB Thomas Tapeh and RB Maurice Hicks.

Asst. Head Coach/Def. Coord. Leslie Frazier On the defensive side of the ball, Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier will begin his 2nd season with the Vikings and his 9th season in the NFL. In his fi rst year with Minnesota, Frazier led the team to its 2nd-consecutive #1 ranking against the run, holding opponents to 74.1 yards per game on the ground. The team notched 8 defensive touchdowns and led the league with 6 interceptions returned for scores. The Vikings

tied for 9th with 31 takeaways and tied a team record for the most defensive points scored in a season with 50 (8 touchdowns, 1 safety). Prior to joining the Vikings, Frazier won a Super Bowl in 2006 as a member of the Indianapolis Colts’ staff, coaching defensive backs and serving as a special assistant to Tony Dungy. During that championship season, the Colts’ defense posted 13 takeaways in the playoffs and allowed only 2 second-half TDs in the 4 postseason games. During the 2008 offseason, Frazier saw his unit add key pieces at defensive end with the trade for Jared Allen, who led the NFL with 15.5 sacks in 2007, and at safety with the signing of free agent Madieu Williams. Frazier now has 3 Pro Bowlers along the defensive line and 4 members of the 2007 Pro Bowl squad.

Special Teams Coordinator Paul Ferraro The 2008 season marks Paul Ferraro’s 3rd as the Vikings Special Teams Coordinator, his 4th season of NFL coaching and his 27th season of coaching overall. Ferraro’s 2007 special teams units, the core of which have returned in 2008, were some of the most successful in team history. The 2007 squad set team records for kickoff return average, the longest kickoff return in team history, the most punts landed inside the 20, and the most 50+

yard punts. The team also converted a pair of onside kicks. Leading the way on special teams in 2007 was LB Heath Farwell, who topped the team in special teams tackles for the 2nd straight season, was voted by his teammates as the Special Teams MVP and was recognized as a Pro Bowl alternate. The Vikings ranked 4th overall in the NFL with a 24.8 kickoff return average, which also ranked as the highest return average in team history, and 6th in the NFL as they held opponents to an average starting fi eld position just beyond the 26-yard line (26.2). WR Aundrae Allison ranked #1 in the NFC and #3 in the NFL with an average of 28.7 yards per kickoff return, while Kluwe shattered his record of 28 punts inside the 20, as he landed 34.

VIKINGS COORDINATORSJuney Barnett (Assistant Strength and Conditioning); Eric Bieniemy (Running Backs); Brendan Daly (Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line); Karl Dunbar (Defensive Line); Ryan Ficken (Quality Control-Offense/Running Backs); Jim Hueber (Assistant Offensive Line); Jeff Imamura (Quality Control-Defense/Linebackers); Jimmie Johnson (Tight Ends); Tom Kanavy (Strength and Conditioning); Derek Mason (Assistant Secondary); Pat Morris (Offensive Line); Brian Murphy (Assistant Special Teams); Chad O’Shea (Offensive Assistant/Wide Receivers); Fred Pagac (Linebackers); Kevin Rogers (Quarterbacks); Ryan Silverfi eld (Offensive/Defensive Assistant); Kevin Stefanski (Assistant to Head Coach); George Stewart (Wide Receivers); Martin Streight (Assistant Strength and Conditioning); Joe Woods (Defensive Backs)

VIKINGS ASSISTANT COACHES

VIKINGS BUILD PRACTICE SQUADThe following 8 players are currently on the Vikings practice squad: #61 Martail Burnett ............. DE ..........Rookie .............Utah#75 Chris Clark ................... T .............Rookie .............Southern Miss.#63 Brian Daniels ............... G ............1st Year ...........Colorado#11 Jaymar Johnson .......... WR .........Rookie .............Jackson State#82 Darius Reynaud ........... WR .........Rookie .............West Virginia#67 Isaiah Ross .................. G ............1st Year ...........Nevada#24 Marcus Walker ............. CB ..........Rookie .............Oklahoma#34 Albert Young ................ RB ..........Rookie .............Iowa

VIKINGS ELECT 2008 CAPTAINS The following are the Minnesota Vikings captains for the 2008 season, as voted on by teammates:

Offense - Steve HutchinsonDefense - E.J. HendersonSpecial Teams - Ryan Longwell

The 2008 season marks the second year of the NFL’s renewed emphass on season-long captains on offense, defense and special teams through the team captain leadership program, which was created in 2007 by the league and the NFL’s Player Advisory Council. The Vikings will also honor offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week that will go out for the coin toss as well.

VIKINGS LATEST ROSTER MOVESDate Player TransactionSept. 29 ..... T Bryant McKinnie ..........Activated from Res./Sus. ListSept. 23 ..... LB Rufus Alexander ........Signed to Practice SquadSept. 23 ..... G Isaiah Ross .................Released from Practice SquadSept. 17 ..... G Isaiah Ross .................Signed to Practice SquadSept. 16 ..... C Tim Mattran .................Released from Practice Squad

(Includes games when Tampa Bay was in NFC Central division)

* The Vikings are a combined 71-38-0 (.651) against the NFC South.* Minnesota is 14-12 against the NFC South during the month of

October.* The Vikings are 35-14 at home against the NFC South and 26-24 on

the road. * The Vikings are 1-1 in postseason action against the NFC South. * Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress is 3-0 against the NFC South,

defeating Atlanta in 2007 and Carolina in 2006 and 2008.

* Minnesota last played the entire NFC South division in 2005, fi nishing 1-3 against the four teams (win came against New Orleans).

VIKINGS VS. NFC/NFC SOUTH

VIKINGS ON MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS The Vikings are 24-24 all-time on Monday Night Football. Minnesota has a 14-7 record at home and a 10-17 record away in the team’s 48 MNF games. Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress took the sideline for his fi rst game with the team on Monday NIght Football at Washington in 2006, the fi rst regular-season Monday Night game on ESPN after the network acquired the games from ABC. The Vikings have opened two of the past three seasons on MNF, winning at Washington in 2006 and losing this year at Green Bay.

The Vikings have been a part of some exceptional performances, both for and against, on Monday Night Football. Only 4 Vikings RBs have ran for 100 yards in a Monday Night game while 4 different Vikings QBs have throw for 300+ yards. The Vikings have returned 2 punts for TDs and have a kickoff return TD on Monday Night. Opponents have also had some record-setting performances against the Vikings on Mondays. Cowboys legend Tony Dorsett has the longest run in NFL history, a 99-yard TD, in the Metrodome on 1/3/83 in the 1982 season fi nale, the 1st season of football in the Dome. San Francisco’s Jerry Rice hauled in 14 catches for 289 yards against the Vikings on 12/18/95.

STATISTICALLY SPEAKING

TOP PERFORMANCES ON MNFRUSHING YARDSChuck Foreman, vs. Pittsburgh, 10/4/76 .................................148 yardsRobert Smith, at Green Bay, 11/6/00 .......................................122 yardsMewelde Moore, at Green Bay, 11/21/05 ................................122 yardsTed Brown, at Atlanta, 11/23/81 ...............................................108 yardsAdrian Peterson, at Green Bay, 9/8/08 .................................103 yards

LONG RUSHDarrin Nelson, vs. Denver, 10/26/87........................................72 yards

RUSHING TDsD.J. Dozier, vs. Denver, 10/26/87 ............................................3Adrian Peterson, vs. Chicago, 12/17/07...............................2Chuck Foreman, vs. Pittsburgh, 10/4/76 .................................2

PASSING YARDSRandall Cunningham, at Green Bay, 10/5/98 ..........................442 yardsDaunte Culpepper, at Philadelphia, 9/20/04 ............................343 yardsTommy Kramer, at Atlanta, 11/23/81 ........................................330 yards

RECEPTIONSCris Carter, at San Francisco, 12/18/95 ..................................12Jake Reed, vs. Chicago, 10/28/96........................................... 11Randy Moss, vs. NY Giants, 11/19/01 .....................................10Cris Carter, vs. NY Giants, 11/19/01 ........................................10

RECEIVING YARDSRandy Moss, at Green Bay, 10/5/98 ........................................190 yardsRandy Moss, vs. NY Giants, 11/19/01 .....................................171 yardsJake Reed, vs. Chicago, 10/28/96...........................................153 yards

TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONSRandy Moss, vs. NY Giants, 11/19/01 .........................................3

LONG PUNT RETURNSNate Burleson, at Indianapolis, 11/8/04 ...................................91tMewelde Moore, vs. New England, 10/30/06 ..........................71t

LONG KICKOFF RETURNEddie Payton, vs. Oakland, 9/14/81 ........................................99tQadry Ismail, at San Francisco, 12/18/95 ...............................71

LONG FIELD GOALFred Cox, at Chicago, 10/27/75...............................................52

LONG INTERCEPTION RETURNWalker Lee Ashley, vs. Chicago, 12/19/88 ..............................94tJack Del Rio, at Chicago, 11/2/92 ...........................................84t

SACKSChris Doleman, vs. Cincinnati, 12/25/89 .................................4.0

INTERCEPTIONSRobert Griffi th, at Green Bay, 10/5/98 .....................................2Jack Del Rio, at Chicago, 11/2/92 ...........................................2Nate Allen, vs. Pittsburgh, 10/4/76 ..........................................2Ed Sharockman, vs. Baltimore, 10/25/71 ................................2

TACKLESAntoine Winfi eld, at Indianapolis, 11/8/04 ................................16Jack Del Rio, at NY Giants, 10/10/94 ......................................15

TOP PERFORMANCES ON MNF

VIKINGS ALL-TIME MNF RECORDVIKINGS ALL-TIME MONDAY NIGHT RECORD

Won 24, Lost 24(H: 14-7, A: 10-17)

10/26/70 .......... W ............ 24 ...............Los Angeles ...................... 39/20/71 ............ W ............ 16 ...............at Detroit ......................... 1310/25/71 .......... W ............ 10 ...............Baltimore .......................... 39/24/72 ............ L ............. 21 ...............Washington .................... 2410/23/72 .......... L .............. 10 ...............Chicago .......................... 1311/19/73 ........... L .............. 14 ...............at Atlanta ........................ 2011/11/74 ........... W ............ 28 ...............at St. Louis ..................... 2410/27/75 .......... W ............ 13 ...............at Chicago ........................ 910/4/76 ............ W ............ 17 ...............Pittsburgh ......................... 611/29/76 ........... L .............. 16 ...............at San Francisco ............ 2010/24/77 .......... L ................ 3 ...............at Los Angeles ................ 359/11/78 ............. W ............ 12 ...............Denver (OT) ..................... 99/25/78 ............ W ............ 24 ...............at Chicago ...................... 20 10/15/79 .......... L ................ 7 ...............at NY Jets ....................... 149/14/81 ............ L .............. 10 ...............Oakland .......................... 3611/2/81 ............. L .............. 17 ............... at Denver ....................... 1911/23/81 ........... L .............. 30 ...............at Atlanta ........................ 311/3/83 .............. W ............ 31 ...............Dallas ............................. 2712/5/83 ............ L ................ 2 ...............at Detroit ......................... 1310/26/87 .......... W ............ 34 ...............Denver ............................ 2712/19/88 .......... W ............ 28 ...............Chicago .......................... 2710/30/89 .......... L .............. 14 ...............at NY Giants .................. 2412/25/89 .......... W ............ 29 ...............Cincinnati ....................... 2110/15/90 .......... L .............. 24 ...............at Philadelphia ................ 3211/11/91 ........... L .............. 17 ...............Chicago ......................... 3411/2/92 ............. W ............ 38 ...............at Chicago ..................... 1010/25/93 .......... W ............ 19 ...............at Chicago ...................... 1210/10/94 .......... W ............ 27 ...............at NY Giants .................. 1012/26/94 .......... W ............ 21 ...............San Francisco ................ 1410/30/95 .......... L ................ 6 ...............Chicago .......................... 1412/18/95 .......... L .............. 30 ...............at San Francisco ............ 3710/28/96 .......... L .............. 13 ...............Chicago ......................... 1512/1/97 ............ L .............. 11 ...............Green Bay ...................... 2710/5/98 ............ W ............ 37 ...............at Green Bay .................. 2411/8/99 ............. W ............ 27 ...............Dallas ............................. 1712/6/99 ............ L .............. 24 ...............Tampa Bay ..................... 2712/20/99 .......... W ............ 24 ...............Green Bay ...................... 20 10/9/00 ............ W ............ 30 ...............Tampa Bay ..................... 2311/6/00 ............. L .............. 20 ...............at Green Bay (OT) .......... 2311/19/01 ........... W ............ 28 ...............NY Giants ....................... 161/7/02 .............. L ................ 3 ...............at Baltimore .................... 199/20/04 ............ L .............. 16 ...............at Philadelphia ................ 2711/8/04 ............. L .............. 28 ...............at Indianapolis ................ 3111/21/05 ........... W ............ 20 ...............at Green Bay .................. 179/11/06 ............. W ............ 16 ...............at Washington ................ 1310/30/06 .......... L ................ 7 ...............New England .................. 3112/17/07 .......... W ............ 20 ...............Chicago .......................... 139/8/08 .............. L .............. 19 ...............at Green Bay .................. 24


VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

After trading away their 1st round pick and two 3rd round picks with Kansas City for DE Jared Allen, the Vikings used two picks on defense and three on offense in the 2008 NFL Draft. With their only selection on Day 1, the Vikings traded up in the 2nd round to take S Tyrell Johnson out of Arkansas State. Johnson was the 2nd safety drafted in 2008 and the highest drafted safety by the Vikings since Orlando Thomas in 1995. With their remaining four picks, the Vikings chose QB John David Booty, DT Letroy Guion, C John Sullivan and WR Jaymar Johnson. Round 1Traded the #17 overall pick to Kansas City Chiefs for DE Jared Allen. Round 21. Tyrell Johnson (#43), S, Arkansas State (Traded Philadelphia #47 and #117 pick for #43 and #152)2008 Defensive Totals: 4 starts, 18 tackles (13 solo), 2 PD Round 3Traded the #73 and #82 overall picks to Kansas City Chiefs for DE Jared Allen. Round 52. John David Booty (#137), QB, Southern California (Traded Green Bay #150 and #209 for #137)2008 Offensive Totals: Has not played during 2008 regular season.3. Letroy Guion (#152), DT, Florida State2008 Defensive Totals: Has not played during 2008 regular season. Round 64. John Sullivan (#187), C, Notre Dame2008 Totals: 4 games played5. Jaymar Johnson (#193), WR, Jackson State (Practice Squad)

Round 7Traded the #209 overall pick to Green Bay

2008 NFL DRAFT

• Oldest Vikings player Gus Frerotte, 37 Born 7/31/71• Youngest Vikings player Letroy Guion, 21 Born 6/21/87• Most seasons as a Viking Matt Birk 11th Vikings season• Most NFL seasons Gus Frerotte 15th season in the NFL• College with the most Vikings Maryland, 4 Jeff Dugan, E.J. Henderson, Erin Henderson, Madieu Williams• Conference with the most Vikings Big 12 9 players on ‘08 roster• Largest Viking Bryant McKinnie, T Stands 6-8 and weighs 335 pounds• Smallest Viking Antoine Winfi eld, CB Stands 5-9 and weighs 180 pounds• Former 1st-round draft picks 7 Chad Greenway, Steve Hutchinson, Bryant McKinnie,

Adrian Peterson, Kenechi Udeze, Kevin Williams, Antoine Winfi eld• Pro Bowlers 7 Jared Allen, Matt Birk, Steve Hutchinson, Adrian Peterson, Darren

Sharper, Kevin Williams, Pat Williams• Coaches who played in the NFL 5 Eric Bieniemy, Karl Dunbar, Leslie Frazier, Jimmie Johnson, Fred

Pagac

In one of the most active offseasons in recent team history, the Vikings added several players via free agency, highlighted by WR Bernard Berrian (Chicago), S Madieu Williams (Cincinnati), and FB Thomas Tapeh (Philadelphia). The team also landed 2007 sack leader DE Jared Allen via a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Free Agency NotesWR Bernard Berrian (Chi.) Had career-best 71 catches in 2007...Has averaged 14.6 yards per catch during careerS Michael Boulware (Hou.) - IR Started for Seattle in Super Bowl XL and intercepted Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger in the gameRB Maurice Hicks (SF) Owns the top 2 single-season kickoff return totals in 49ers history, including team record 1,502 in 2007CB Benny Sapp (KC) Snared INT off Brett Favre vs. Green Bay last seasonFB Thomas Tapeh (Phi.) Helped Eagles advance to Super Bowl XXXIX after the 2004 seasonS Madieu Williams (Cin) Has 9 career INTs, 5 of which have come in the past 2 seasons...Also has 268 career tacklesDE Ellis Wyms (Sea.) Posted a sack on NFL MVP Rich Gannon in Super Bowl XXXVII during Tampa Bay Buccaneers win

Trade Notes DE Jared Allen Led the NFL with 15.5 sacks in 2007 despite missing 2 games...Earned 1st Pro Bowl and All-Pro Honors

OFFSEASON ACQUISITIONS

VIKINGS FACTS AND FIGURES


NEW FACESThe Vikings have 15 new faces from the 2007 season - S Husain Abdullah, DE Jared Allen, WR Bernard Berrian, QB John David Booty, QB Gus Frerotte, DT Letroy Guion, LB Erin Henderson, RB Maurice Hicks, S Tyrell Johnson, T Drew Radovich, S Benny Sapp, C John Sullivan, FB Thomas Tapeh, S Madieu Williams, and DT Ellis Wyms.

VIKINGS TEAM NOTES


HEY ROOK! The Vikings have 7 rookies on their current roster:

DRAFT CHOICES* Tyrell Johnson – Vikings fi rst pick in 2008 NFL Draft (2nd round, 43rd overall)…Second safety drafted in 2008 and highest-drafted safety by the Vi-kings since Orlando Thomas in 1995…Highest-drafted Arkansas State defensive player since Cincinnati selected LB Bill Bergey #31 overall in 1969.* John David Booty – Played at USC under former Vikings assistant Pete Carroll…Left USC ranked 4th in career TD passes and 5th in career passing yards…6th QB selected in 2008 NFL Draft…Brother, Josh, was a QB with the Cleveland Browns.* Letroy Guion – First Florida State player drafted by the Vikings since CB Corey Fuller in 1995…Youngest Viking, turned 21 on 6/21/08.* John Sullivan – Fourth center taken in 2008 NFL Draft; fi rst Notre Dame center since 2003…Served as team captain his senior season.

ROOKIE FREE AGENTS* S Husain Abdullah – Honorable Mention All-Pac 10 as a senior…Named Cougars Defensive MVP…Brother, Hazma, was a starter for Denver Bron-cos in 2007…Teammates at WSU with Eric Frampton.* LB Erin Henderson – Brother of Vikings starting MLB E.J. Henderson, he and E.J. have never been teammates before…Led ACC in tackles in 2007 and fi nished 9th in the nation with 11.08 tackles per game…Named 2007 Honorable Mention All-American by Pro Football Weekly, Rivals.com, SI.com and College Football News.* Drew Radovich – Teammates at USC with John David Booty…Father, Mark, was a LB at Arizona State (1974-1976)…Member of the 2006 and 2007 Rose Bowl Championship squads.

INTERNATIONAL VIKINGSThe Vikings have three players who were born outside of the United States:

* G Anthony Herrera was born in Trinidad, Tobago, before emigrating to the United States as a child, arriving in Florida on his 14th birthday. Herrera became a U.S. citizen in the spring of 2008.

* FB Thomas Tapeh was born in Liberia and moved to the United States with his mother and two sisters when he was nine years old.

* S Madieu Williams is a native of Sierra Leone. He moved to Maryland with his family at age nine.

NFL WEEK FIVE SCHEDULE(All Times Cenral)

Sunday, October 5Tennessee at Baltimore ................................................ NoonKansas City at Carolina ................................................ NoonChicago at Detroit ......................................................... NoonAtlanta at Green Bay ..................................................... NoonIndianapolis at Houston ................................................ NoonSan Diego at Miami ....................................................... NoonSeattle at N.Y. Giants .................................................... NoonWashington at Philadelphia ........................................... NoonTampa Bay at Denver .............................................3:05 p.m.Buffalo at Arizona ....................................................3:15 p.m.Cincinnati at Dallas .................................................3:15 p.m.New England at San Francisco ...............................3:15 p.m.Pittsburgh at Jacksonville .......................................7:15 p.m.

Monday, October 6Minnesota at New Orleans ......................................7:30 p.m.

Open Dates: Cleveland, N.Y. Jets, St. Louis, Oakland

NFL STANDINGSAFC East

Team W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Buffalo 4 0 0 1.000 109 63 2-0 2-0 2-0 0-0 New England 2 1 0 .667 49 58 1-1 1-0 2-1 1-1 N.Y. Jets 2 2 0 .500 115 116 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-1Miami 1 2 0 .333 62 64 0-1 1-1 1-1 1-1

AFC NorthTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Pittsburgh 3 1 0 .750 77 58 2-0 1-1 3-0 2-0Baltimore 2 1 0 .667 65 43 2-0 0-1 2-1 2-1Cleveland 1 3 0 .250 46 78 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 Cincinnati 0 4 0 .000 52 87 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-2

AFC SouthTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Tennessee 4 0 0 1.000 102 46 3-0 1-0 3-0 2-0 Jacksonville 2 2 0 .500 79 85 1-1 1-1 2-2 2-1Indianapolis 1 2 0 .333 52 67 0-2 1-0 0-1 0-1 Houston 0 3 0 .000 56 99 0-0 0-3 0-3 0-2

AFC WestTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Denver 3 1 0 .750 133 117 2-0 1-1 2-1 2-1San Diego 2 2 0 .500 138 112 1-1 1-1 2-1 1-1Oakland 1 3 0 .250 78 101 0-2 1-1 1-3 1-2Kansas City 1 3 0 .250 65 97 1-1 0-2 1-2 1-1

NFC EastTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.N.Y. Giants 3 0 0 1.000 83 43 2-0 1-0 2-0 1-0Washington 3 1 0 .750 86 81 2-0 1-1 3-1 1-1 Dallas 3 1 0 .750 120 89 1-1 2-0 2-1 1-1Philadelphia 2 2 0 .500 110 74 2-0 0-2 1-2 0-1

NFC NorthTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Green Bay 2 2 0 .500 109 101 1-1 1-1 2-2 2-0 Chicago 2 2 0 .500 94 80 1-1 1-1 1-2 0-0Minnesota 1 3 0 .250 71 82 1-1 0-2 1-1 0-1 Detroit 0 3 0 .000 59 113 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-1

NFC SouthTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Carolina 3 1 0 .750 80 70 2-0 1-1 2-1 1-0 Tampa Bay 3 1 0 .750 101 78 2-0 1-1 3-1 1-1 New Orleans 2 2 0 .500 111 100 2-0 0-2 2-1 0-1 Atlanta 2 2 0 .500 90 83 2-0 0-2 1-2 0-2

NFC WestTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Arizona 2 2 0 .500 106 103 1-0 1-2 1-1 1-0 San Fran. 2 2 0 .500 94 97 1-1 1-1 2-2 1-1 Seattle 1 2 0 .333 77 80 1-1 0-1 1-1 1-1 St. Louis 0 4 0 .000 43 147 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-1

VIKINGS INACTIVESThe following players were inactive last week at Tennessee:#4 John David Booty .......... Quarterback#20 Madieu Williams .......... Safety#21 Marcus McCauley ........ Cornerback#44 Thomas Tapeh ............. Fullback#54 Vinny Ciurciu ............... Linebacker#60 Drew Radovich ............ Tackle#83 Jeff Dugan ................... Fullback#91 Ray Edwards ............... Defensive End

VIKINGS TEAM NOTES


2008 STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE The Vikings face the toughest strength of schedule of all NFC teams during the 2008 NFL season. Minnesota hosts the past two Super Bowl Champions - N.Y. Giants and Indianapolis Colts and plays six teams that went to the 2007 playoffs - Green Bay, Indianapolis, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville and N.Y. Giants.

2008 NFL Strength of Schedule Team 2007 Pct./W-L Pittsburgh Steelers .......................................598 / 153-103 Indianapolis Colts .........................................594 / 152-104 Jacksonville Jaguars ....................................559 / 143-113 Minnesota Vikings ......................................551 / 141-115 Baltimore Ravens .........................................551 / 141-115 Cincinnati Bengals ........................................547 / 140-116 Cleveland Browns ........................................547 / 140-116 Houston Texans ............................................547 / 140-116 Detroit Lions .................................................543 / 139-117 Tennessee Titans .........................................543 / 139-117 Chicago Bears ..............................................531 / 136-120 Green Bay Packers ......................................531 / 136-120 Dallas Cowboys ............................................523 / 134-122 Washington Redskins ...................................523 / 134-122 NY Giants .....................................................520 / 133-123 Philadelphia Eagles ......................................520 / 133-123 St. Louis Rams .............................................488 / 125-131 San Francisco 49ers ....................................484 / 124-132 Seattle Seahawks .........................................477 / 122-134 Tampa Bay Buccaneers ...............................469 / 120-136 Arizona Cardinals .........................................465 / 119-137 Carolina Panthers .........................................465 / 119-137 Miami Dolphins .............................................465 / 119-137 Atlanta Falcons .............................................461 / 118-138 NY Jets .........................................................457 / 117-139 Kansas City Chiefs .......................................453 / 116-140 Buffalo Bills ...................................................449 / 115-141 New Orleans Saints ......................................449 / 115-141 Denver Broncos ............................................445 / 114-142 Oakland Raiders ...........................................438 / 112-144 San Diego Chargers .....................................422 / 108-148 New England Patriots ...................................387 / 99-157

PRACTICE SQUAD MAKES PERFECT The Vikings have several players on the 53-man roster who have climbed the NFL ladder, starting their careers as practice squad play-ers. Vikings starting RG Anthony Herrera was a practice squad player as a rookie in 2004. Vikings CB Charles Gordon and LB David Her-ron began their careers as practice squad members with the club and moved into regular roles with the team. Veteran RB Maurice Hicks was a member of the 49ers practice squad in 2004 before moving to the ac-tive roster and setting team record for kickoff return yards in 2006 and 2007. Special teams standout Vinny Ciurciu entered the NFL in 2003 on the Panthers practice squad but ended that season playing in the Super Bowl for the team against New England. The Vikings top special teams player, Heath Farwell (IR), came into the NFL as a rookie free agent and spent the majority of his rookie season on the Vikings practice squad before moving to the active roster.

For many NFL players, not being selected in the 7 rounds of the draft is extra motivation to prove their worth. The Vikings feature a num-ber of undrafted players who have earned valuable roles on the team. The most notable is 2-time Pro Bowl DT Pat Williams, who was a rookie free agent with Buffalo in 1997 before moving into a starting role with the Bills in 2000. The Vikings had 3 undrafted rookies make the 53-man roster in 2008 - LB Erin Henderson, S Hussain Abdullah and T Drew Radovich. Vikings long snapper Cullen Loeffl er was a rookie free agent with the club as was starting RG Anthony Herrera and DB/return man Charles Gordon. Vikings lineman Artis Hicks was a rookie free agent with the Eagles and went on to start in the Super Bowl for the team. The Vikings most notable all-time undrafted players include future Ring of Honor inductees John Randle and Mick Tingelhoff.

UNDRAFTED DOESN’T MEAN UNDESERVING

PlayersHusain Abdullah.....................................................WHO-sane ab-dul-LABernard Berrian .......................................................................bare-E-an Vinny Ciurciu ...........................................................................chur-chooJeff Dugan ................................................................................DOO-ganGus Frerotte ............................................................................... FUR-ottLetroy Guion ...................................................................LA-troy GUY-onOtis Grigsby .............................................................................grigs-BEEAnthony Herrera .................................................................... HA-rare-ahTarvaris Jackson .......................................................................ta-VAR-isTyrell Johnson ............................................................................. TIE-rell Jim Kleinsasser ............................................................. KLINE-sauce-erChris Kluwe .............................................................................. CLUE-eeBen Leber ...................................................................................LEE-berCullen Loeffl er ...........................................................................LEFF-lerBrian Robison ....................................................................... ROB-ah-sinVisanthe Shiancoe ...............................................vi-sahn-tay SHANK-ohNaufahu Tahi ......................................................nah-fah-WHO TAH-heeThomas Tapeh ............................................................................. ta-PAYMadieu Williams ............................................................... muh-DEE-you Antoine Winfi eld....................................................................... an-TWAN Ellis Wyms .......................................................................................wims

Coaches Eric Bieniemy.................................................................... bee-en-uh-meTom Kanavy .......................................................................... ka-NAY-veeFred Pagac ............................................................................... PUG-itch

VIKINGS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

The Vikings currently have a combined record of 138-77-0 (.642) at the HHH Metrodome in the regular season and the playoffs. The team has never been shut out at the Dome and hasn’t been shut out at a home stadium since 10/7/62, when they lost 13-0 to Chicago at Met Stadium.

DOME FIELD ADVANTAGE

On the loss to the Titans...Really those turnovers haunted us all day long. It’s hard to spot a good football team 21 points and that’s exactly what we did. Dropped balls, penalties, those things really prevented us, I thought, from getting into any kind of real rhythm during the day.

On the importance of connecting on long passes...When you take those shots you’re not just trying to stretch the defense and shoot a shot across the bow. You’re calling them to complete them. They’re big. We say there are only four, fi ve or six plays in a game that make any difference anyway. We play 60 or 70 and just don’t know which fi ve or six plays they’re going to be. When you put yourself in a position to have the right call against the right front and coverage then you want to be able to make that play.

On the help given with the return of Bryant McKinnie...He is a good player. Obviously that doesn’t take anything away from Artis (Hicks) because I think Artis did an outstanding job in his stead. (He is a) massive human being; he and (Steve Hutchinson) working together. There is no downside to having good players as I tell you all the time.

COACH CHILDRESS ON...

IMPORTANT 2008 SEASON DATES October 14 - Trading DeadlineJanuary 3-4 - Wild Card PlayoffsJanuary 10-11 - Divisional PlayoffsJanuary 18 - Conference ChampionshipsFebruary 1 - Super Bowl XLIII, Tampa, Florida

VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

WHAT TO WATCH FOR IN 2008TEAM* The Vikings will look to reach the postseason for the fi rst time since

2004. * The Vikings will look to capture their fi rst winning season under Head

Coach Brad Childress and their fi rst since 2005. * The Vikings will look to win the division for the fi rst time since 2000

and win the NFC North for the fi rst time since the NFC Central was realigned in 2002.

* The Vikings offense will try to lead the league in rushing yards for the second consecutive season, a feat that has never been accomplished by Minnesota.

* The Vikings defense will look to lead the NFL against the run for the third straight season.

* The Vikings will look to have a 1,000-yard rusher for the third straight season and only the 4th time since 2000.

* The Vikings will look to have a 1,000-yard receiver for the fi rst time since 2004.

INDIVIDUALOffense* QB Gus Frerotte can become the 87th player in NFL history to throw

for 20,000 yards. * RB Adrian Peterson can become the fi rst player since Robert Smith

to post back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing campaigns. * RB Adrian Peterson can tie Michael Bennett for 3rd place in team

history with nine 100-yard games. He’s currently tied with Bill Brown for 4th all-time with 8.

* RB Adrian Peterson needs 234 to surpass 2,000 rushing yards for his career.

* RB Adrian Peterson needs four 20+ yard carries to pass Michael Bennett for 2nd place in team history. Peterson currently has 16 while Bennett fi nished with 19.

* C Matt Birk will look to make his seventh Pro Bowl appearance and take sole possession of the most Pro Bowl appearances by a Vikings center. Birk is currently tied with Mick Tingelhoff with six.

* G Steve Hutchinson will look to have a 1,000-yard rusher behind him for the 8th straight year (every year Hutchinson has been in the NFL).

* WR Bernard Berrian needs 108 receiving yards to reach 2,500 for his career.

Defense* With a defensive touchdown, DT Kevin Williams will have sole

possession of the all-time lead for defensive touchdowns by a Viking. * DE Jared Allen will look to * With one sack, LB E.J. Henderson can move into fourh place all-time

among Vikings LBs.* LB E.J. Henderson will look to lead the team in tackles for the third

consecutive season and the fourth time in the last fi ve years. * With a fumble recovery, CB Antoine Winfi eld can tie former CB

Bobby Bryant for most fumble recoveries by a cornerback in team history (7). Winfi eld currently has six.

* With one takeaway, Winfi eld can move into a 6th place tie for takeaways among Vikings CBs. Winfi eld ranks 8th among CBs with 19, trailing Earsell Mackbee and Willie Teals’s 20.

* With an INT for a TD, Darren Sharper will move into a tie for 2nd place all-time in the NFL.

Special Teams* K Ryan Longwell needs 72 points to move into 23rd place in all-time

scoring in NFL history. * K Ryan Longwell needs six fi eld goals to move into 20th place all-

time for fi eld goals made. * K Ryan Longwell needs 24 fi eld goals to move into 19th place all-

time for fi eld goals made. * P Chris Kluwe looks to fi nish in the top three for punts inside the 20-

yard line for the second consecutive season.

2007 HONORSCurrent Vikings who won awards in 2007:

WR Aundrae Allison - NFC Special Teams Player of the Week - vs. Detroit (12/2/07)

C Matt Birk - Pro Bowl Selection - Vikings Man of the Year

LB Heath Farwell - Vikings Most Valuable Player - Special Teams

LB Chad Greenway - Ed Block Courage Award

LB E.J. Henderson - Vikings Most Valuable Player - Defense

G Steve Hutchinson - Pro Bowl Selection - Associated Press All-Pro First Team

TE Jim Kleinsasser - USA Today All-Joe Team

P Chris Kluwe - USA Today All-Joe Team

LB Ben Leber - Korey Stringer Good-Guy Award

RB Adrian Peterson - Pro Bowl Selection - Vikings Most Valuable Player - Offense - Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year - Associated Press All-Pro Second Team - USA Today Offensive Rookie of the Year - NFL Rookie of the Month - October - NFL Rookie of the Month - September - NFC Offensive Player of the Week - vs. San Diego (11/4/07) - NFC Offensive Player of the Week - at Chicago (10/14/07) - Fed Ex Ground Player of the Week - vs. San Diego (11/4/07) - Fed Ex Ground Player of the Week - at Chicago (10/14/07) - Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week - vs. San Diego (11/4/07) - Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week - at Chicago (10/14/07)

RB Chester Taylor - Fed Ex Ground Player of the Week - vs. Oakland (11/18/0-7

S Darren Sharper - Pro Bowl Selection - Associated Press All-Pro Second Team

DT Kevin Williams - Pro Bowl Selection - Associated Press All-Pro First Team

DT Pat Williams - Pro Bowl Selection - Associated Press All-Pro Second Team

* Also receiving All-Pro votes - LB E.J. Henderson, T Bryant McKinnie, and Matt Birk.* Also selected as a Pro Bowl alternate on Special Teams was LB Heath Farwell.



VIKINGS RUSHING OFFENSE UNDER CHILDRESS Since Brad Childress took over in 2006, the Vikings have rushed for 5,019 yards over the past three seasons, which ranks 4th in the NFL during that time frame. The Vikings fi nished with the #1 rushing offense in 2007 with 2,634 yards, and currently the team ranks 6th in 2008 with 565 yards on the ground.

2008 Rushing Yards Per GameTeam/GP Attempts Yards Yds Per Game 1) Baltimore/2 ................. 90 .................380 ...........................190.02) Atlanta/4 ................... 129 .................727 ...........................181.83) Seattle/3 ................... 101 .................499 ...........................166.34) N.Y. Giants/3 .............. 88 .................471 ...........................157.05) Oakland/4 ................. 130 .................620 ...........................155.06) Minnesota/4............. 121 .................565 ...........................141.3

Rushing Yards 2006-2008 (Regular Season)Team Attempts Yards1) Jacksonville ........... 1,152 .................... 5,4382) Atlanta ................... 1,051 .................... 5,1863) San Diego.............. 1,117 .................... 5,0504) Minnesota ............. 1,057 .................... 5,019

* The team’s 4.7 yards-per-carry average over the past three seasons ranks tied for 2nd, behind the Atlanta Falcons 4.9 average.

Rushing Average 2006-2008 (Regular Season)Team Attempts Yards Avg.1) Atlanta ................... 1,028 .................... 5,068 .................4.92) Minnesota ............. 1,037 .................... 4,939 .................4.8

* The Vikings 141 rushes of 10+ yards from 2006-2008 (13.3% of Vikings rushes) ranks 3rd in the league.

Rushes of 10+ Yards 2006-2008Team Rushes of 10+ Yards 1) Jacksonville ............................................ 1592) Atlanta Falcons ....................................... 1423) Minnesota .............................................. 141

* RB Chester Taylor’s 95-yard TD run against Seattle (2006) ranks as the longest run in the NFL in the past three years.

* The Vikings have scored 37 rushing touchdowns, which ranks 8th in the NFL.

* In 2007, the Vikings offense ranked tied for 6th in the league in ex-plosive plays (10+ yards) with 213 (87 rush, 126 pass). The team also scored 19 touchdowns on plays of 10+ yards, which ranked tied for 9th in the NFL. The Vikings 87 rushes of 10+ yards in ‘07 led the league and the19.4 yards-per-rush average of those 87 carries also ranked 1st.

* The Vikings 2007 ground attack ranked #1 all-time in team history and the 5.3 yards-per-carry average also ranks tied for 1st. The Vikings 22 rushing TDs that year ranks tied for 2nd all-time.

Vikings Single-Season Rushing Yards1) 2,634 ................... 20072) 2,507 ................... 20023) 2,343 ................... 2003

Vikings Single-Season Rushing Average1t) 5.3 ...................... 20071t) 5.3 ...................... 2002

Vikings Single-Season Rushing Touchdowns1) 26 ........................ 20022t) 22 ....................... 20072t) 22 ....................... 1988

VIKINGS QUARTERBACKS Fifteen-year veteran QB Gus Frerotte, in his second stint with the Vikings, leads the team in 2008 after playing with the Miami Dolphins in 2005 and the St. Louis Rams for the past two seasons. Frerotte spent the 2003-04 seasons with the Vikings where he started two games (both wins) and completed 38-of-66 (57.6%) passes for 690 yards and 7 touchdowns. He set the franchise record for single-game passer rating at 157.2 points and threw 4 TDs in his fi rst Vikings start. He has started 86 career games, including playoff games for two different teams. Third-year QB Tarvaris Jackson serves as the backup in 2008 after leading the team in 2007. Jackson has started 16 of 18 games played since coming into the league as a rookie in 2006 and has com-pleted 249 of 435 passes (57.2%) for 2,702 yards and 12 TDs while rushing 80 times for 402 yards (5.0 yards per carry) during his career. Serving as the Vikings 3rd quarterback in 2008 is John David Booty, who was drafted out of USC in the 5th round (137th overall) of the 2008 draft. While with the Trojans, Booty posted a 20-3 record as a starter. He currently ranks 4th on the all-time USC career TD passing list with 55 TDs.

With the win against Carolina in Week Three, QB Gus Frerotte became only the 4th quarter-back in team history to win his fi rst three starts as a Viking. He is now 3-1 as a Vikings starter, dating back to his fi rst stint with the team in 2003, and has completed 41-of-71 passes (57.7%) for 470 yards and one touchdown this season. Against the Panthers, Frerotte completed 16-of-28 passes for 204 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown strike to TE Visanthe Shiancoe, who became the 37th player to which Frerotte has thrown a touchdown pass in his 15-year career. Last week in Tennessee, Frerotte went 25-of-43 for 266 yards. Frerotte’s fi rst two Vikings victories came in 2003, when he beat San Francisco and Atlanta. In those games, Frerotte completed 30-of-45 passes (66.7%) for 506 yards, six touchdowns and one interception. He holds the highest passer rating in Vikings history with his 157.2 rating against the 49ers. Vikings Quarterbacks To Start 3-0Player/Season Consecutive Starting Wins 1) Daunte Culpepper, 2000 ................................................................72) Jeff George, 1999 ...........................................................................53) Bob Lee, 1970-71 ...........................................................................44) Gus Frerotte, 2003, 2008 ..............................................................3

Vikings Single-Game Passer RatingPlayer/Game Rating1) Gus Frerotte, vs. San Francisco, 9/28/03 ............................157.22) Warren Moon, vs. New Orleans, 11/19/95...............................152.93) Brad Johnson, vs. Atlanta, 12/1/96..........................................152.4

Vikings Most Touchdown Passes In First StartPlayer/Game TDs1t) Gus Frerotte, vs. San Francisco, 9/28/03 ..................................41t) Todd Bouman, vs. Tennessee, 12/9/01 .........................................43) Jeff George, vs. San Francisco, 10/24/99 ......................................3

IN GUS WE TRUST

EFFICIENT ON 4TH DOWN The Vikings are currently tied for 10th in the NFL on fourth down ef-fi ciency, going 2-for-3 in the fi rst three games. The only 4th down the Vi-kings didn’t convert was a kneeldown at the end of the Carolina game.

Vikings 2008 4th Down ConversionsGame Situation Resultat Green Bay, 9/8/08 ......... 4-1, GB 23 ....... Jackson 23t pass to Riceat Green Bay, 9/8/08 ......... 4-1, GB 29 ......................... Jackson 3 runvs. Carolina, 9/21/08......... 4-11, CAR 12 .................Frerotte -2 kneel

VIKINGS OFFENSIVE TEAM NOTES



VIKINGS RUNNING BACKS The Vikings currently boast one of the most dangerous running at-tacks in the NFL, led by RBs Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor. Together the two accounted for 2,185 yards on the ground in 2007, which surpassed Robert Smith and Daunte Culpepper’s 1,991 combined rushing yards in 2000. Peterson and Taylor also fi nished #2 and #3 in the league with rushing averages of 5.6 and 5.4 yards-per-carry respec-tively. Peterson broke the NFL record for most rushing yards in a single game with 296 against the San Diego Chargers and Taylor has the lon-gest run in Vikings history with a 95-yard scamper at Seattle (2006). RB Maurice Hicks joined the Vikings in the 2008 offseason, after spending the previous four years with the San Francisco 49ers. With the 49ers, Hicks had 205 career carries for 869 yards (4.2 avg.) and six touchdowns. He was also a weapon on special teams as he owns the top two single-season kickoff return totals in 49ers history, including the team record of 1,502 in 2007. Also joining the Vikings during the 2008 offseason was FB Thom-as Tapeh. Tapeh, who graduated high school in St. Paul, MN, and at-tended the University of Minnesota, is in his 5th year in the NFL, having played with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2004-07. Tapeh played with the Eagles when Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress was the Eagles of-fensive coordinator, and both men helped the Eagles advance to Super Bowl XXXIX after the 2004 season. Tapeh helped RB Brian Westbrook set a career-high with 1,333 rushing yards and opened holes for West-brook to break the 100-yard mark 14 times during 2006-07, including playoffs. FBs Jeff Dugan and Naufahu Tahi round out the Vikings backfi eld. Dugan, a 7th-round draft choice (220 overall) in 2004, has started 12 games during his Vikings career, including 7 in 2006. He is a physical blocker who helped the Vikings set a team record with 2,634 rushing yards in 2007. He can also line up at TE. Tahi is in his 3rd year in the NFL and with the Vikings. He was originally picked up by the Vikings from the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.

RUSHING TO THE TOP RB Adrian Peterson ranks 2nd in the NFL with 420 rushing yards, trailing only Falcons RB Michael Turner’s 422 yards on the ground. Peter-son also has 3 rushing TDs, which ranks tied for 9th. Since entering the league last year, Pe-terson has rushed for 1,761 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. Only Chargers RB La-dainian Tomlinson has rushed for more yards and TDs (1,770 and 19) during that time. Pe-terson has a career average of 97.8 rushing yards per game in his 18 NFL contests. This year Peterson became the fi rst Vikings RB in team history to break the 100-yard plateau in the opening two games of the season and he ran for his 8th career 100-yard game vs. Indianapolis, which is tied for 4th in Vikings history. His 160 yards on the day against the Colts is his 3rd best game as a pro, and his 420 total yards is a new team record for most rushing yards gained after the fi rst four games of a season. Pe-terson joins former RB Robert Smith as the only Vikings players to gain 300+ yards after three games. In Week One, Peterson became only the 2nd RB in Vikings history to rush for 100+ yards in consecutive openers- vs. Atlanta in 2007 and at Green Bay in 2008. He joined Vikings all-time leading rusher Robert Smith in the feat, which he accomplished in the 1996 and 1997 openers. Peterson can join Smith and Chuck Foreman as the only Vikings RBs to post consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons if he continues his pace.

2008 NFL Rushing Leaders1) Michael Turner, ATL ................................ 4222) Adrian Peterson, MIN ........................... 420

2007-2008 NFL Rushing Leaders1) LaDainian Tomlinson, SD .................... 1,7702) Adrian Peterson, MIN ........................ 1,761

2007-2008 NFL Rushing Touchdowns1) LaDainian Tomlinson, SD ......................... 192t) Adrian Peterson, MIN ............................ 152t) Joseph Addai, IND................................... 154t) Clinton Portis, WAS ................................. 144t) Marion Barber, DAL ................................. 14

Vikings Career 100-Yard Rushing Performances1) Robert Smith ............ 292) Chuck Foreman ........ 173) Michael Bennett.......... 94) Adrian Peterson ........ 85) Bill Brown ................... 8

Peterson’s 100-Yard Rushing Performancesvs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 ................................. 103at Kansas City, 9/23/07 ......................... 102vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07 ..........................112at Chicago, 10/14/07 ............................ 224vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 ......................... 296vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 ................................116at Green Bay, 9/8/08 ............................. 103vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 ....................... 160

Peterson’s Career TouchdownsGame Playvs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 .................................60 pass from Jacksonat Kansas City, 9/23/07 ..................................................11 runat Chicago, 10/14/07 ............................ 67 run, 73 run, 35 runat Dallas, 10/21/07.........................................................20 runvs. San Diego, 11/4/07 ........................... 1 run, 64 run, 46 runvs. Detroit, 12/2/07 ........................................... 16 run, 13 runvs. Chicago, 12/17/07 ........................................... 1 run, 8 runat Green Bay, 9/8/08 ........................................................1 runat Tennessee, 9/28/08 ........................................ 28 run, 3 run

The Vikings are a combined 10-4 when one of their current running backs rushes for 100 yards.

Adrian Peterson - 8 games - 4-4 record296..................vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 W224..................at Chicago, 10/14/07 W160..................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 L116 ..................vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 W112 ..................vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07 L103..................at Green Bay, 9/8/08 L103..................vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 W102..................at Kansas City, 9/23/07 L

Chester Taylor - 6 games - 6-0 record169..................at Seattle, 10/22/06 W164..................vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 W136..................vs. Arizona, 11/26/06 W123..................vs. Detroit, 10/8/06 W113 ..................vs. Carolina, 9/17/06 W101..................at San Francisco, 12/9/07 W

WINNING ON THE GROUND

FOOTBALL HAT TRICK RB Adrian Peterson and former RB Chuck Foreman are the only running backs in team history to rush for 3 TDs in single games twice during their Vikings careers. The 2007 Vikings were also the fi rst team in franchise history to ever have a running back rush for 3 TDs in a single game more than once in a season.

2007 Vikings 3-Rushing TD PerformancesAdrian Peterson ....at Chicago, 10/14/07Adrian Peterson ....vs. San Diego, 11/4/07Chester Taylor ........vs. Oakland, 11/18/07



VIKINGS OFFENSIVE LINE The Vikings offensive line is anchored by two perennial Pro Bowlers in C Matt Birk and G Steve Hutchinson. Birk, who has played in 134 career games with 111 starts since being drafted by the Vikings in 1998, has played in six Pro Bowls (1998-2007), which is tied with Mick Tingle-hoff for the most by a Vikings center. He has paved the way for some of the best rushing performances in Vikings history, having been a fi xture in the lineup for four of the Vikings top fi ve single-season performances during his seven seasons as a full-time starter. He has also helped set the top three team rushing marks. Hutchinson joined the Vikings in 2006 and helped the team lead the NFL in rushing yards in 2007 with 2,634. Widely considered the top guard in the NFL, he has appeared in fi ve Pro Bowls and is a 5-time All-Pro. Hutchinson has blocked for 1,000-yard rushers in each of his seven NFL seasons. Also starting along the line are T Ryan Cook, G Anthony Her-rera and T Artis Hicks. T Bryant McKinnie is returning this week from a four-game suspension. Backup tackles Marcus Johnson and Drew Radovich, along with C John Sullivan, fi ll out the rest of the offensive line.

FOLLOWING ROUTE 76 Since joining the Vikings in 2006, peren-nial All-Pro LG Steve Hutchinson has proven his worth. In 36 games with the Vikings he has blocked for a 100-yard rusher 15 times (Adrian Peterson-8, Chester Taylor-6, Artose Pinner-1). Hutchinson has now blocked for a 100-yard rusher 46 times in his career and has made room for three games with a runner over 200 yards. He has had a 1,000-yard rusher be-hind him in each of his 7 NFL seasons and is off

to a fast start again in 2008. Hutchinson has appeared in fi ve Pro Bowls during his seven ac-crued seasons in the NFL.

VIKINGS WIDE RECEIVERS In 2008 the Vikings receiving core is benefi ting from the addition of big-play WR Bernard Berrian, who was acquired as a free agent from Chicago this past offseason. The former 3rd round draft pick of the Bears played four seasons for the Vikings NFC North foe and used his exceptional speed to rack up 2,197 yards on 150 receptions. Berrian joins incumbents Sidney Rice and Bobby Wade as the Vikings starting wideouts. Rice, 22 years old, is in his second season in Minnesota. As a rook-ie Rice gained 396 yards and scored four touchdowns. His four trips to the end zone ranked him second behind Kansas City’s Dwayne Bowe for rookie TD catches. The former high school quarterback also threw two passes on trick plays that resulted in 94 yards for the Vikings. His longest pass, 79 yards, is the longest in Vikings history by a non-quarterback. Bobby Wade returns to his preferred slot position in 2008 after a strong season last year in which he led the Vikings in receptions with 54, which was also a career high. Second-year man Aundrae Allison, holder of the longest play in Vikings history - a 104-yard kickoff return - and Robert Ferguson round out the receiving core. Ferguson has started 34 games over his career and has compiled 1,977 receiving yards to go with 13 TDs.

VIKINGS TIGHT ENDS The Vikings tight ends unit includes 10-year veteran Jim Klein-sasser and two players in their second year with the Vikings in Visanthe Shiancoe and Garrett Mills. Last season, Kleinsasser and Shiancoe played a critical role in the Vikings #1-ranked rushing attack. Averaging 164.6 yards per game, the team gained 2,634 yards on 494 carries. Kleinsasser was recognized for his unselfi sh blocking with a spot on the USA Today’s All-Joe Team. He has now blocked for four of the top fi ve single-season rushing totals in team history. Not only did the Kleinsasser and Shiancoe duo assist in the Vi-kings rushing attack, but the two also contributed in the passing game. In Shiancoe’s fi rst year with the Vikings, he fi nished with career highs in every category, hauling in 27 receptions for 323 yards and one touch-down. He caught the longest pass by a Vikings TE in team history, a 79-yarder on a reverse by WR Sidney Rice. Kleinsasser added four catches for 43 yards and currently ranks 5th in Vikings annals for career catches by a TE with 159. Mills joined the Vikings on September 2, 2007, after his release in fi nal roster cuts by New England. He was inactive for the opening 15 games of the season before dressing in the fi nale at Denver. In that game, he caught two passes for 26 yards, including a long of 18.

BERRI NICE After having three catches for 38 yards through the fi rst two games, WR Bernard Ber-rian has hauled in eight passes for 157 yards over the last two. Berrian showcased his big-play ability in Week Three when he caught a 48-yard pass from QB Gus Frerotte on the Vikings open-ing drive of the second half. The catch led to a Vikings touchdown that gave the Vikings a 17-10 lead. Berrian currently leads the team with 195 receiving yards and ranks 2nd in receptions with 11. His 48-yard catch is the Vikings longest in 2008.

CONTROLLING THE CLOCK Currently the Vikings rank 7th in the NFL in time of possession, as they have held on to the ball nearly 32 minutes per game (31:58) in the fi rst four weeks. The Vikings 18:38 time of possession average in the second half ranks 2nd. Against the Panthers in Week Three, the Vikings held on to the ball for 34 minutes and 18 seconds. The team’s 19-play, 75-yard drive that ate up 11:34 ranks as the second-longest in Vikings history. The Vikings 30-17 loss to Tennessee in Week Four was the fi rst time Minnesota had lost the possession battle in 2008. Prior to that game the Vikings had not held the ball for less than 32 minutes in any of the fi rst three games. The Vikings have won the time of possession 20 times in the past 36 games since the 2006 season. The Vikings are 12-8 in those 20 games and 3-13 in the 16 games when losing the time of posses-sion.

Vikings Longest Scoring Drive TimesGame Time of Possession1) vs. Detroit, 11/3/85 (19 plays, 79 yards, FG) ..............................12:072) vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 (19 plays, 75 yards, FG) ........................11:343) vs. Detroit, 10/6/68 (15 plays, 79 yards, TD) ..............................10:494) vs. Tampa Bay, 10/28/79 (19 plays, 89 yards, FG) ....................10:42

ENDS MAKE PLAYS Currently Vikings tight ends Visanthe Shiancoe and Garrett Mills have combined for 14 catches, 188 receiving yards and one touchdown through the fi rst four games. In Week Two, Shiancoe caught a 34-yard TD pass from QB Gus Frerotte. It was Shiancoe’s fi fth career TD recep-tion and his second with the Vikings. He is currently 3rd on the Vikings roster with 10 catches for 129 yards. Mills ranks 8th on the team as he has pulled in four receptions for 59 yards, including a 23-yarder at Green Bay.

WADE LEADS TEAM WR Bobby Wade currently leads the Vikings with 13 receptions through the fi rst four games. Wade has tallied 152 receiving yards for an average of 11.7 yards per catch. His seven catches at Tennessee in Week Four was a career high. Last season Wade led the Vikings and set personal career highs with 54 receptions for 647 yards and three scores.

NOWHERE TO RUN Under Head Coach Brad Childress, the Vikings have allowed only two 100-yard individual rushing performances in the past 36 games. Only St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson (12/31/06) and Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant (9/8/08) have reached the century mark during that time with 142 and 119 yards respectively. Over the past three seasons (2006-08), the Vikings have given up a total of 2,457 rushing yards. Opponents are averaging just 68.3 rush-ing yards per game during that time. The Vikings ranked #1 against the rush in both 2006 and 2007 and are currently ranked 4th in 2008, having given up 287 yards through four games (71.8 avg).

Opponents Average Rushing Yards Per Game 2006-2008Team Avg. Yds/Game1) Minnesota Vikings ...............................68.32) Baltimore Ravens ..................................77.13) Pittsburgh Steelers ................................86.9

Opponents Average Rushing Yards Per GameSeason Avg. Yds/Game(Rank)2006...................................................61.6 (1st)2007...................................................74.1 (1st)2008.................................................. 71.8 (4th)

Opponents Average Rushing Yards Per CarrySeason Avg. Yds/Carry (Rank)2006.....................................................2.8 (1st)2007................................................... 3.1 (2nd)2008.................................................... 2.9 (3rd)

Opponents Rushes For Negative Yards (No Kneeldowns)Season Negative Rushes (Rank) Yards Lost (Rank)2006......................................................63 (1st) .................. -151 (1st)2007......................................................62 (1st) .................. -139 (1st) 2008.................................................. 10 (T-5th) .................-28 (T-3rd)

HURRY UP AND THROWDT Kevin Williams currently leads the Vikings with 12 quarterback hurries. In Week Four at Tennessee, Williams collected fi ve QB hurries, which is tied with DE Ray Edwards’ fi ve vs. Indianapolis for the most in a single game this season.

VIKINGS DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES

VIKINGS DEFENSIVE LINE The Vikings defensive line contains three Pro Bowlers in defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams and newcomer DE Jared Allen. Together Kevin and Pat, along with defensive ends Ray Edwards and Kenechi Udeze and now Allen (on reserve/non-football illness list in 2008), have formed the toughest defensive line in the NFL against the run for the past two-plus years. In 2007, the team allowed an average of 74.1 yards per game on the ground, and only three teams - Dallas, Washington and Denver - gained 100 yards rushing, while the longest in-dividual rush was for 30 yards. The previous season the Vikings allowed just 985 rushing yards (61.6 per game), which ranked 2nd since the 1969 AFL-NFL merger to only the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, who gave up only 970 rushing yards during their Super Bowl Championship season. Kevin has played in three Pro Bowls while Pat has played in the past two. In one of the biggest 2008 offseason moves in the NFL, Allen joined the Vikings via a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. Having led the NFL in sacks with 15.5 in 2007 despite missing two games, Allen earned his fi rst Pro Bowl and All-Pro Honors that season. His 45.0 sacks rank 2nd to only DE Jason Taylor (47.0) since Allen entered the league in 2004. Filling out the rest of the line is Edwards, who tied for the team lead in sacks in ‘07 with 5.0, as well as defensive tackles Fred Evans and Ellis Wyms and defensive ends Otis Grigsby and Brian Robison. Wyms joined the Vikings via free agency during the 2008 offseason and Douzable was drafted by the team in the 5th round of the 2008 draft (152 overall). Robison earned all-rookie honors in 2007 as he ranked 3rd among NFL rookies with 4.5 sacks.

DT Kevin Williams currently has four career touchdowns, which is tied for 1st for the most career defensive touchdowns (INTs and FRs) in Vikings history. Williams needs one more defensive score to take over sole possession of the record. In 2007 Williams tied a team record for the most interceptions in a season by a defensive lineman (2) and the team record for the most INTs in a career by a defensive lineman (4).

Williams’ NFL TDsvs. Jacksonville, 11/28/04 ....................... 77 fumble returnat Seattle, 10/22/06 ................................ 0 fumble returnvs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 ................................... 54 INT returnat San Francisco, 12/9/07....................... 18 INT return

Most Career Defensive Touchdowns (INT-FR) - Vikings1t) Kevin Williams, 2003-07 (2-2) ..................41t) Orlando Thomas, 1995-01 (2-2) .................41t) Dewayne Washington, 1994-97 (3-1) .........41t) Joey Browner, 1983-91 (3-1) ......................41t) Bobby Bryant, 1968-80 (3-1) ......................41t) Paul Krause, 1968-79 (2-2) ........................41t) Ed Sharockman, 1962-72 (3-1) ..................4

Most Career Interceptions By A Defensive Lineman - Vikings1) Kevin Williams, 2003-07 ........... 42) Chris Doleman, 1987-93, 99 ...... 33t) 4 Players ................................... 2

Most Single Season INTs By A Defensive Lineman - Vikings1t) Kevin Williams, 2007 ....... 21t) Tim Newton, 1985 ............. 2

WILLIAMS WRITES HISTORY

STACK OF SACKS After a slow start with only 2.0 sacks during the fi rst two weeks of the 2008 season, the Vikings defense exploded in Week Three for 5.0 sacks of Panthers QB Jake Delhomme. DT Kevin Williams notched 2.0 sacks in the game and DE Jared Allen added another. LB Chad Greenway collected his fi rst career sack while CB Antoine Winfi eld got his second career sack and his fi rst as a Viking. The Vikings 5.0 sacks in the game were the most in a single game since they notched the same amount against Oakland in 2007 (11/18). The Vikings 7.0 sacks during the 2008 season ranks tied for 18th in the NFL. DE Jared Allen and DT Kevin William’s 2.0 sacks apiece currently rank tied for 25th among individuals. Over the past two seasons, the Vikings 45 sacks ranks tied for 11th in the league. NFL Sacks 2007-2008 Team Sacks1) N.Y. Giants ............................................... 662) Dallas ....................................................... 583t) Seattle ..................................................... 553t) Tennessee ............................................... 555) Philadelphia .............................................. 546t) New England ........................................... 536t) San Diego................................................ 538) Pittsburgh ................................................. 519) Chicago .................................................... 4910) Arizona ................................................... 4611t) Minnesota............................................. 4511t) Green Bay Packers ............................... 45

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VIKINGS LINEBACKERS A trio of ball-hawking linebackers return for the Vikings in 2008, including 2007 Team Defensive MVP and 2008 defensive captain E.J. Henderson. The middle linebacker, Henderson has led the Vikings in tackles in each of the past two seasons with 155 and 142 tackles respec-tively. Henderson also has recorded 8.5 of his 10.5 sacks over the past two seasons as well as scoring his lone career touchdown on a 45-yard interception return in 2006. Flanking Henderson are Ben Leber and Chad Greenway. Leber, a seven year veteran out of Kansas State, was acquired by the Vikings from San Diego in 2006. He has three-times been a starter on the NFL’s number-one rated rush defense with San Diego in 2005 and Minnesota in 2006 and 2007. Greenway starts his second season at linebacker after missing all of his rookie season with a knee injury. Greenway was a fi rst round se-lection (17th overall) of the Vikings in 2006 after an impressive college campaign where he was named an All-American his senior year. In his fi rst year starting for the Vikings in 2007 Greenway showed his playmak-ing abilities as he led the team in takeaways with 6 (4 FR, 2 INT) and was second on the team with 130 tackles. His four fumble recoveries tied him for the NFL lead. Green way also returned an interception for a touchdown off of eventual Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning. Second-year man out of Michigan State David Herron, former Carolina Panther and Boston College Eagle Vinny Ciurciu, and rookie Erin Henderson, brother of E.J. and Maryland product, round out the linebacking core for Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and lineback-ers coach Fred Pagac. LB Heath Farwell, who led the team in special teams tackles in both 2006 and 2007 with 25 and 32 respectively, was lost for the 2008 season with a torn ACL in the fi rst preseason game.

Currently Vikings captain LB E.J. Henderson leads the team with 36 tackles (28 solo). He also has one of the team’s 7.0 sacks and one of the team’s three fumble recoveries. Over the past four years (2004-2007) Hen-derson has led the team in tackles three times. In 2004 he led the squad with 125 stops. In 2006 his 142 tackles led the Vikings and last year his 155 stops were a career--high and led the team. He was named the team’s 2007 defensive MVP for his performance. The only year Henderson didn’t lead the team in tackles was in 2005, when he ranked 2nd with 102.

MAN IN THE MIDDLE

HENDERSON HOUNDS QBSLB E.J. Henderson’s sack of Colts QB Peyton Manning gave him 10.5 for his career and moved him into 5th place in Vikings history for sacks by a linebacker.Sacks by Vikings Linebackers1) Matt Blair ............................................ 23.02) Ed McDaniel ....................................... 20.53) Fred McNeill ....................................... 16.54) Roy Winston ....................................... 11.05) E.J. Henderson ................................. 10.5

GREENWAY TACKLES THE NFL

ALLEN NOTCHES FIRST VIKINGS SACK Vikings newly-acquired DE Jared Allen, who fi nished as the 2007 NFL sack leader with 15.5 sacks, currently ranks tied for 1st on the team and tied for 25th in the NFL with 2.0 sacks through the fi rst four games. Allen notched his fi rst sack as a Viking in Week 2 vs. Indianapolis when he caught QB Peyton Manning for a 5-yard loss. It was Allen’s fi rst sack of Manning. In Week Three vs. Caro-lina, Allen caught QB Jake Delhomme for his

second sack of the year and his 45th career sack. Since entering the league in 2004, Allen’s 45.0 sacks rank 2nd in the NFL behind only Redskins DE Jason Taylor, who has 47.0 during that time frame.

NFL Sack Leaders from 2004-2008Player Sacks1) Jason Taylor ...........................................47.02) Jared Allen ............................................45.03) Aaron Kampman.....................................42.54t) Patrick Kerney .......................................41.54t) Aaron Schobel .......................................41.5

2007 NFL Sack LeadersPlayer Sacks1) Jared Allen ............................................15.52) Patrick Kerney ........................................14.53t) Demarcus Ware ....................................14.03t) Mario Williams .......................................14.0 Vikings LB Chad Greenway currently ranks 2nd on the team with

35 total tackles (25 solo) through the fi rst four games. In Week Four at Tennessee, Greenway led the team with 12 total stops (9 solo). For his career (2007-08), Greenway has 108 solo tackles and 165 total stops through 20 games. In 2007, he ranked 2nd on the team with 130 total tackles (83 solo), tying for the team lead once and leading the squad in three games. Greenway also ranked tied for 1st in the NFL with 4 fumble recoveries in 2007. In Week Three vs. Carolina, Greenway notched his fi rst NFL sack when he threw QB Jake Delhomme for a two-yard loss.

VIKINGS DEFENSIVE BACKS The Vikings return three of four starters in the secondary for 2008 with CB Cedric Griffi n, S Darren Sharper, and CB Antoine Winfi eld. Sharper, the 12-year veteran, is the leader in the secondary and the owner of several impressive numbers. The four-time Pro Bowl starter has 53 career interceptions (17 with the Vikings), the most by any active player in the NFL. He also is tied for fi fth in NFL history with eight career interception return touchdowns. Winfi eld, another veteran, has played nine seasons in the NFL. A fi rst round pick (23rd overall) by Buffalo in the 1999 NFL draft, Winfi eld has gone on to record 763 career tackles and 18 interceptions prior to the ‘08 season. Winfi eld is still playing some of his best football, notching touchdowns off of interceptions in each of the last two seasons. The former University of Texas star Griffi n enters his third year with Vikings after being drafted by the team in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Griffi n scored the fi rst touchdown of his NFL career last year in Dallas when he received a lateral from teammate LB Ben Leber off of a fumble and took it 28 yards for a score. Joining the three starters is 2008 free agent pickup S Madieu Wil-liams. Williams adds another veteran body in the defensive backfi eld having been a three-year starter (missed his sophomore season due to injury) for Cincinnati. With Williams sidelined for the fi rst few games with a neck injury, however, the Vikings fi rst selection in the 2008 NFL Draft (2nd round, 43rd overall) S Tyrell Johnson will gain some important and meaning-ful reps at the safety position. Johnson was named the 2007 Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Adding depth to the secondary is CB Charles Gordon, CB Marcus McCauley, S Eric Frampton, CB Benny Sapp and rookie S Husain Abdullah.


SHARPER IMAGE S Darren Sharper is currently tied for the Vikings team record for the most interception returns for a touchdown with three. As a Viking, Sharper has notched 17 INTs. He now has 1,024 career return yards, which ranks 8th in NFL history. Sharper currently leads all active play-ers with the most interceptions (53) as well as the most combined takeaways (58). His 53 INTs are tied with Deion Sanders for 21st all-time.

Interceptions By Active NFL Players1) Darren Sharper ................. 532) Champ Bailey ..................... 43

Combined Takeaways By Active NFL Players1) Darren Sharper ................. 58 (53 INTs, 5 FRs)2) Champ Bailey ..................... 49 (43 INTs, 6 FRs)

NFL Career Interception Return TDs1) Rod Woodson ..................... 122t) Ken Houston...................... 92t) Deion Sanders................... 92t) Aeneas Williams ................ 95t) Darren Sharper ................ 85t) Eric Allen ........................... 8

Vikings Career Interception Return TDs1t) Darren Sharper (S) .......... 3 .....................2005-071t) Jimmy Hitchcock (CB) ....... 3 .....................1998-991t) Dewayne Washington (CB) 3 .....................1994-971t) Audray McMillian (CB) ....... 3 .....................1989-931t) Joey Browner (S)............... 3 .....................1983-911t) Bobby Bryant (CB) ............ 3 .....................1967-801t) Ed Sharockman (CB) ........ 3 .....................1962-721t) Rip Hawkins (LB)............... 3 .....................1961-65

Over the team’s 48-year existence, only seven times have the Vikings returned two or more interceptions for touchdowns in the same game. In each of those games, the Vikings were victorious. Game Players with INTs for TDs Result at Green Bay, 10/29/1972 .......................................Wally Hilgenberg and Paul Krause ........................................... W 27-13 vs. New Orleans, 12/4/1988 ....................................Carl Lee and Jesse Solomon .................................................... W 45-3 vs. Detroit, 10/8/1989 ..............................................Issiac Holt and Mike Merriweather ........................................... W 24-17 at Chicago, 11/2/1992 .............................................Jack Del Rio and Carlos Jenkins .............................................. W 38-10 vs. Detroit Lions, 11/23/2003 ...................................Corey Chavous and Brian Williams .......................................... W 24-14 vs. Atlanta Falcons, 9/9/2007 ..................................Kevin Williams and Antoine Winfi eld ......................................... W 24-3 at New York Giants, 11/25/2007 ..............................Chad Greenway, Darren Sharper, Dwight Smith ...................... W 41-17

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TAKEAWAY ‘TOINE A ballhawker who hits with authority, Vikings CB Antoine Winfi eld frequently fi nds himself around the ball. In Week Two against the Colts, Winfi eld intercepted QB Peyton Manning for the third time in Winfi eld’s career. The INT was Win-fi eld’s 13th since joining Minnesota in 2004. In Week Three, Winfi eld notched his 19th Vikings career takeaway (13 INTs, 6 FRs), which ranks 8th for the most in team history among cornerbacks and 23rd overall.

The Vikings have notched 38 interceptions from 2006-2008, which is tied for 11th in the NFL during that time. Nine of those INTs have gone for touchdowns, a total that leads the league over the 2006-08 seasons. The team has scored 14 defensive touchdowns (9 INTs, 5 FRs) in the past 36 games, and that also leads the league over the 2006-08 seasons.

NFL Interceptions 2006-20081) San Diego...........................512) Green Bay ..........................503) Baltimore ............................494) Tennessee ..........................475) Chicago ..............................456) Jacksonville ........................447) New England ......................438t) Cleveland ..........................418t) Oakland .............................4110) Cincinnati..........................3911t) Minnesota.......................3811t) Indianapolis .....................38

NFL Defensive Touchdowns (2006-08)Minnesota Vikings ................ 14 (9 INTs, 5 FRs)Green Bay Packers ................ 12 (8 INTs, 4 FRs)

Vikings Defensive Touchdowns (2006-08)Game Playvs. Chicago, 9/24/06 ............... Antoine Winfi eld 7 INT return - Lvs. Detroit, 10/8/06 ................. Ben Leber FR in end zone - Wvs. Detroit, 10/8/06 ................. E.J. Henderson 45 INT returnat Seattle, 10/22/06 ................ Kevin Williams FR in end zone - Wat Green Bay, 12/21/06 ........... Fred Smoot 47 INT return - Lvs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 ................... Kevin Williams 54 INT return - Wvs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 ................... Antoine Winfi eld 14 INT returnat Detroit, 9/16/07 ................... Ray Edwards 9 FR return - Lat Dallas, 10/21/07.................. Cedric Griffi n 28 FR return - Lat NY Giants, 11/25/07 ........... Darren Sharper 20 INT return - Wat NY Giants, 11/25/07 ........... Dwight Smith 93 INT returnat NY Giants, 11/25/07 ........... Chad Greenway 37 INT returnat San Francisco, 12/9/07....... Kevin Williams 18 INT return - Wvs. Carolina, 9/21/08............... Antoine Winfi eld 19 FR return - W

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FUMBLES LEAD TO SCORES With CB Antoine Winfi eld’s fumble recovery for a TD in Week Three, the Vikings scored their 46th TD off a fumble recovery since the 1970 NFL merger. That total ranks tied for 1st during that time span.

Fumble Recoveries for a Touchdown Since 1970 - NFLTeam FR for TD1t) Minnesota Vikings ................................. 461t) Tennessee Titans .................................... 463t) Atlanta Falcons ........................................ 453t) Oakland Raiders...................................... 45

Since Head Coach Brad Childress took over in 2006, the Vikings have scored six times on fumble recoveries (fi ve defensive recoveries, one offensive recovery), which ranks tied for 1st in the NFL.

Fumble Recoveries for a Touchdown 2006-2008 - NFLTeam ................................................FR for TD1t) Minnesota Vikings ................................... 61t) San Diego Chargers .................................. 63) Houston Texans .......................................... 5

Under Head Coach Brad Childress, the Vikings have scored 17 times on returns (INT, FR, KR and PR), a number that ranks 2nd in the league from 2006-08. The Vikings have scored 14 times on defense, returning 9 interceptions and 5 fumble recoveries for touchdowns. The other 3 scores came on a kickoff return, a punt return and an offensive fumble recovered for a TD.

NFL Returns/Defensive Touchdowns 2006-2008Team ................................... TDs1) Chicago .............................. 192) Minnesota .......................... 173) Green Bay .......................... 154) San Diego........................... 135t) Three teams ...................... 12

Most INT Returns For Touchdowns In A Single Game - NFL1) 4 ......... Seattle ....................vs. Kansas City, 11/4/842t) 3 ........ Minnesota .............at NY Giants, 11/25/072t) 3 ........ Tampa Bay .............vs. New Orleans, 12/11/772t) 3 ........ Cincinnati ...............vs. Houston, 12/17/722t) 3 ........ Houston .................vs. San Diego, 12/19/712t) 3 ........ Buffalo ....................vs. NY Jets, 9/29/682t) 3 ........ Baltimore ................vs. Pittsburgh, 9/29/682t) 3 ........ Philadelphia ...........vs. Pittsburgh, 12/12/652t) 3 ........ Cleveland ...............vs. Chicago, 12/11/602t) 3 ........ Baltimore ................vs. Green Bay, 11/5/50

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WHEN THE GAME IS ON THE LINE One of the most accurate kickers in the NFL since entering the league as an unheralded rookie free agent in 1997, K Ryan Longwell is currently tied for fi rst in the NFL with 10 fi eld goals made. With the Vikings, Longwell has made 38-of-38 fi eld goals from inside 45 yards in his Vikings career. His only misses are from 46+ yards. Longwell is also tied with former K Fuad Re-viez for most consecutive FGs made under 40 yards with 32.

2008 Field Goals Made1t) Ryan Longwell, MIN .........................................101t) Joe Nedney, SF ..................................................101t) Josh Scobee, JAC ..............................................10

Longwell’s Game WinnersDate .............Game ...........................FG ...........Time ........... Final12/27/98........at Detroit .......................50 ............9:49 ............ 16-139/17/00..........Philadelphia ..................38 ............0:03 ............ 6-310/15/00........San Francisco ..............35 ............0:54 ............ 31-2812/24/00........Tampa Bay ...................22 ............6:31 OT ...... 17-1411/14/04 ........Minnesota .....................33 ............0:00 ............ 34-3111/21/04 ........@ Houston ...................46 ............0:00 ............ 16-1312/12/04........Detroit ...........................23 ............0:02 ............ 16-1312/24/04........@ Minnesota ...............29 ............0:00 ............ 34-3112/11/05 ........Detroit ...........................28 ............5:17 OT ...... 16-139/11/06 ..........@ Washington ..............31 ............1:00 ............ 19-169/17/06..........Carolina ........................19 ............7:25 OT ...... 16-1310/14/07........@ Chicago ....................55 ............0:00 ............ 34-31

NFL Career FG Percentage Leaders (Regular Season)1) Mike Vanderjagt ..............................86.52) Shayne Graham .............................85.43) Matt Stover .....................................83.54) Phil Dawson ...................................83.25) Matt Bryant .....................................82.66t) John Carney ..................................82.26t) Jeff Reed .......................................82.26t) Adam Vinatieri ...............................82.29) Ryan Longwell ..............................82.0

K Ryan Longwell currently ranks 23rd all-time with 277 made FGs.

NFL Career FGs Made (Regular Season)1) Morten Anderson .................565 2) Gary Anderson ....................5383) Matt Stover ..........................4364) John Carney ........................4285) Jason Elam..........................3976) Jason Hanson .....................3857) Nick Lowery .........................3838) Jan Stenerud .......................3739) Norm Johnson .....................36610) John Kasay........................36211) Eddie Murray .....................35212) Al Del Greco ......................34713) Steve Christie ....................33614) George Blanda ..................33515) Adam Vinatieri ...................31316) Jeff Wilkins ........................30717t) Pat Leahy .........................30417t) Jim Turner ........................30419t) Matt Bahr ..........................30019t) Mark Moseley ...................30021t) Jim Bakken .......................28221t) Fred Cox...........................28223) Ryan Longwell .................277

LONGWELL’S 277 IS 23RD IN NFL HISTORY

VIKINGS DEFENSIVE/SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES

In the Vikings 48-year history, the team has returned 78 interceptions for touchdowns; 9 of those INT returns have come in the past 3 seasons under Coach Childress and his staff.

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TAYLOR MADE RB Chester Taylor currently ranks tied for 4th in the NFC and is 13th in the NFL with a 25.9 yards per kickoff return average. Taylor has returned seven kickoffs for 181 yards, with a long of 37. In Week 2, Taylor returned three kickoffs for 93 yards, an average of 31.0 yards per return. His fi rst two returns were for 37 and 35 yards, giving the Vikings starting fi eld position at their own 38 and 34-yard lines.

NFC Kickoff Return LeadersPlayer Returns Yards Average1) Allen Rossum, SF ........................... 14 ............. 414 .............29.62) Felix Jones, DAL ............................ 13 ............. 370 .............28.53) Danieal Manning, CHI ...................... 7 ............. 191 .............27.34) Dexter Jackson, TB .........................11 ............. 285 .............25.94) Chester Taylor, MIN ........................ 7 ............. 181 .............25.9


FOUR STATS, ONE PLAY In Week Three, CB Antoine Winfi eld collected four defensive sta-tistics on the same play - a quarterback sack, a forced fumble, an oppo-nent fumble recovery and a fumble return for a touchdown - when he hit QB Jake Delhomme near the end of the fi rst half, knocking the ball loose and returning it 19 yards for the score. It was only the 3rd time in team history that a player has recorded four stats on one play.

HICKS RETURNS After missing the fi rst two games due to injury, RB Artis Hicks returned four kickoffs for 110 yards (27.5 avg.) in Week Four against the Titans. Hicks’ 27.5-yard average, if eligible, would rank 3rd in the NFC and 8th in the NFL, but players must average 1.25 returns a game (or 20 in a 16-game schedule) so Hicks four returns falls one short of the necessary fi ve after the fi rst four games.

LONGWELL RANKS 24TH IN ALL-TIME SCORING K Ryan Longwell currently ranks 24th in all-time scoring in NFL history with 1,278 points. In Week Two vs. Indianapolis, Longwell’s 15 points moved him past former WR Jerry Rice’s 1,256. Since entering the league in 1997, Longwell ranks 3rd in total scoring behind kickers Jason Elam and Adam Vinatieri.

All-Time NFL Scoring LeadersPlayer/Seasons Games Points1) Morten Anderson, 1982-2007 (25) ....... 382 .......................... 2,5442) Gary Anderson, 1982-2004 (23) ........... 353 .......................... 2,4343) George Blanda, 1949-1975 (26)........... 340 .......................... 2,0024) John Carney, 1988-2008 (21) ............... 277 .......................... 1,8475) Matt Stover, 1991-2008 (18)................. 273 .......................... 1,8316) Jason Elam, 1993-2008 (16) ................ 239 .......................... 1,8137) Norm Johnson, 1982-1999 (18) ........... 273 .......................... 1,7368) Nick Lowery, 1978-1996 (18) ............... 260 ...........................1,7119) Jan Stenerud, 1967-1985 (19) ............. 263 .......................... 1,69910) Jason Hanson, 1992-2008 (17) .......... 258 .......................... 1,68011) Eddie Murray, 1980-2000 (19) ............ 250 .......................... 1,59412) Al Del Greco, 1984-2000 (17)............. 248 .......................... 1,58413) John Kasay, 1991-2008 (17) .............. 240 .......................... 1,53014) Steve Christie, 1990-2004 (15) .......... 229 .......................... 1,47615) Pat Leahy, 1974-1991 (18) ................. 250 .......................... 1,47016) Jim Turner, 1964-1979 (16) ................ 228 .......................... 1,43917) Matt Bahr, 1979-1995 (17) ................. 235 .......................... 1,42218) Jeff Wilkins, 1994-2007 (14) ............... 200 .......................... 1,41619) Adam Vinatieri, 1996-2008 (13) .......... 192 .......................... 1,40320) Mark Moseley, 1970-1986 (16) ........... 213 .......................... 1,38221) Jim Bakken, 1962-1978 (17) .............. 234 .......................... 1,38022) Fred Cox, 1963-1977 (15) .................. 210 .......................... 1,36523) Lou Groza, 1950-1967 (17) ................ 216 .......................... 1,34924) Ryan Longwell, 1997-2008 (12) ....... 180 .......................... 1,27825) Jerry Rice, 1985-2004 (20)................. 303 .......................... 1,256

NFL Scoring 1997-2008Player Points1) Jason Elam........................................ 1,3432) Adam Vinatieri ................................... 1,2833) Ryan Longwell ................................. 1,278

Vikings 4th year P Chris Kluwe is currently tied for fourth in the league with a gross punting average of 48.4 yards. Kluwe has punted 22 times for 1,064 yards. In Week Four at Tennessee, Kluwe punted six times, all of which traveled over 50 yards (52, 50, 57, 57, 52, 56), setting a new Vikings record for the most 50-yard punts in a single game. Kluwe’s 54.0-yard punting average on the day ranks as the fourth highest in team his-

tory. Kluwe now owns three of the top fi ve performances in Vikings history. In 2007 he broke a single game team record at Detroit (9/16) when he punted 4 times for 230 yards, a gross average of 57.5 yards per punt. Kluwe has also left opponents inside their own 20-yard line six times in 2008, which ranks tied for 12th in the NFL. Leaving opponents inside the 20 is familiar territory for Kluwe, as he has done so 85 times since entering the league in 2005. That total ranks tied for 5th during that time span. In 2007, Kluwe left opponents inside the 20-yard line 34 times, which ranked 3rd in the NFL and was a Vikings single-season record.

2008 Gross Punting AveragePlayer Gross Punting Average1) Donnie Jones, STL ...................................... 52.72) Mike Scifres, SD .......................................... 50.93) Shane Lechler, OAK .................................... 49.64t) Chris Kluwe, MIN ...................................... 48.44t) Sam Koch, BAL .......................................... 48.4

Punts Inside the 20-Yard Line - 2005-2008Player Punts Inside 201) Mike Scifres .................................................... 992) Brian Moorman ............................................... 953) Dustin Colquitt ................................................ 894) Brad Maynard ................................................. 865t) Chris Kluwe ................................................. 855t) Jason Baker .................................................. 855t) Nick Harris ..................................................... 855t) Craig Hentrich ............................................... 85

Vikings Single Game 50+ Yard PuntsPlayer 50+Yard Punts1) Chris Kluwe, vs. Ten., 9/28/08 ....................... 62t) Harry Newsome, vs. Phx, 10/13/91 ................. 52t) Greg Coleman, vs. Chi., 11/25/84 ................... 5 Vikings Single Game Gross Punting AveragePlayer GPA1) Chris Kluwe, at Det., 9/16/07............. 57.5 (4 punts - 230 yards)2) Mitch Berger, vs. Cin., 11/15/98 ............ 55.8 (4 punts - 223 yards)3) Chris Kluwe, vs. TB, 9/11/05 ............. 54.3 (4 punts - 217 yards)4t) Chris Cluwe at Ten, 9/28/08 ............. 54.0 (6 punts - 324 yards)4t) Harry Newsome vs. Phx, 10/13/91 ....... 54.0 (5 punts - 270 yards)

Most 50+ Yard Punts In A Single SeasonPlayer 50+Yard Punts1) Chris Kluwe, 2007......................................... 292t) Chris Kluwe, 2006 ....................................... 222t) Mitch Berger, 2000 ........................................ 22

PINNING THEM DEEP

VIKINGS SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES


FROM 50 AND BEYONDK Ryan Longwell has connected on 15 fi eld goals from 50+ yards during his career. He also has two of the fi ve longest fi eld goals in Vikings history.

Longwell’s 50+ Yard Field Goals - CareerDate FG Final9/2/97, at Detroit .................................50 ....................W 20-1010/17/99, at Denver ............................50 ....................L 10-3110/8/00, at Detroit ...............................51 ....................L 24-3110/29/00, at Miami ..............................51 ....................L 20-2811/12/00, at Tampa Bay ......................52 ....................L 15-2012/16/01, at Tennessee ......................54 ....................L 20-2610/5/03, vs. Kansas City .....................50 ....................L 34-4010/11/04, at Tennessee ......................53 ....................L 27-4810/17/04, at Detroit .............................50 ....................W 38-109/11/05, at Detroit ...............................50 ....................L 3-1710/23/05, at Minnesota .......................53 ....................L 20-2311/13/05, at Atlanta .............................53 ....................W 33-2511/13/05, at Atlanta .............................51 ....................W 33-2510/14/07, at Chicago ..........................55 ....................W 34-319/14/08, vs. Indianapolis .....................53 ....................L 15-18

Longest Field Goals In Vikings History1) 56 .......... Paul Edinger, vs. Green Bay, 10/23/052) 55 .......... Ryan Longwell, at Chicago, 10/14/073t) 54 ......... Jan Stenerud, vs. Atlanta, 9/16/843t) 54 ......... Paul Edinger, vs. Chicago, 1/1/065t) 53 ......... Ryan Longwell, vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/085t) 53 ......... 4 other players

VIKINGS LEADERS IN THE NFL

Where Vikings Rank among the NFC leaders (TOP 10)

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17Gordon, Interceptions (1) NR 3T 5T 8TKluwe, Punting Average (48.4) 8 9 5 2Hendersoon, E.J., Fumble Recoveries (1) NR NR NR 2TLeber, Fumble Recoveries (1) NR NR 2T 2TLongwell, Scoring (35) NR 3T 2T 4TPeterson, Rushing Yards (420) 4 1 2 2 Peterson, Total Yards Scrimm. (472) 8 1 7 5Peterson, Scoring, Non-kickers (18) 4T NR NR 9TPeterson, Rushing TDs (3) 3T 9T NR 4TTaylor, Kickoff Return Avg. (25.9) NR 2 4 5Winfi eld, Interceptions (1) NR 3T 5T 8TWinfi eld, Fumble Recoveries (1) NR NR 2T 2T

Where Vikings Rank among the NFL leaders (TOP 10)

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17Hendersoon, E.J., Fumble Recoveries (1) NR NR NR 5TKluwe, Punting Average (48.4) NR NR NR 5Leber, Fumble Recoveries (1) NR NR 4T 5TLongwell, Scoring (35) NR 3T 2T 7TPeterson, Rushing Yards (420) 5 1 2 2Peterson, Total Yards Scrimm. (472) NR 1 7 5Peterson, Rushing TDs (3) 5T NR NR 9TWinfi eld, Fumble Recoveries (1) NR NR 4T 5T

Where Vikings Rank Offensively and Defensively (NFC)

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17Overall Offense 6 11 13 11Rushing Offense 2 2 3 4Passing Offense 11 13 15 12Points Scored 11 15 15 15Overall Defense 9 10 3 3Rushing Defense 12 3 2 2Passing Defense 7 12 9 7Points Allowed 11T 7 4 7Turnover Ratio 11T 7T 6T 10T

Where Vikings Rank Offensively and Defensively (NFL)

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17Overall Offense 8 15 17 14Rushing Offense 3 4 5 6Passing Offense 20 24 24 19Points Scored 16 22T 23T 26Overall Defense 18T 20 7 6Rushing Defense 21 7 3 4Passing Defense 16 24 20 17Points Allowed 22T 17 8 13Turnover Ratio 22T 12T 10T 21T

NR-Not ranked in top 10

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COMMUNITY CALENDARVIKINGS TO SUPPORT THE SALVATION ARMY “COAT FOR KIDS”

DRIVE AT KOWALKSI’S MARKET IN EDEN PRAIRIE On Wednesday, October 1, from 4-5 p.m., Vikings players, cheer-leaders and Viktor the Viking will be thanking fans for donating new or gently used coats to be distributed to The Salvation Army’s Hispanic Outreach Center on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. hand. Players scheduled to appear include: Robert Ferguson, Eric Framp-ton, Husain Abdullah, John Sullivan, Jaymar Johnson, and Darius Reynaud. The players, cheerleaders and Viktor the Viking will be sign-ing autographs and meeting and greeting the donors. Kowalski’s Market is located at 16500 West 78th Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55346 ** While assisting with The Salvation Army’s “Coats for Kids” pro-gram this week, the Vikings will host their annual clothing and household goods drive, led by Matt Birk, on Tuesday, October 7, at Winter Park from 2:30-4 p.m. **

VIKINGS ALL-PRO KEVIN WILLIAMS TO VISIT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL - MINNEAPOLIS

On Wednesday, October 1, from 11 to noon, Minnesota Vikings All-Pro Kevin Williams will bring smiles to young patients at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota at 2525 Chicago Avenue South, Min-neapolis, MN. As part of the visit, Williams will participate in the hospital’s closed circuit television show that is broadcast to each patient’s room in both Children’s Hospital locations--Minneapolis and St. Paul. Children will have the chance to call in and ask Williams questions.VIKINGS ON THE AIR

Outside of Winter Park, several Vikings players dedicate a signifi cant amount of free time operating their own entrepreneurial ventures.

* Matt Birk opened Matty B’s, a supper club in native St. Paul in the spring of 2006, and Matty B’s Urban Bar and Grill in Minneapolis in the fall of 2006.

* Vinny Ciurciu started a sportswear company, Anger Sports, with his brother that specializes in workout and casual clothes.

* Bobby Wade owns a visual marketing company, Free Mind, that spe-cializes in promotional items.

* Pat Williams owns an automobile detailing company, Automotive Con-cepts, in the Twin Cities.

Catch the Vikings every Saturday during the season from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on back-to-back FSN North shows - Vikings GamePlan and Vikings Weekly. Vikings GamePlan offers an in-depth look at the upcoming opponent. Hosted by Vikings’ play-by-play announcer Paul Allen, the show lets fans watch and lis-

ten to Head Coach Brad Childress and assistant coaches discuss the week’s matchup and the state of the 2008 Vikings. Vikings Weekly is a 30-minute segment that gives fans an oppor-tunity to see their favorite athletes off the fi eld in a more personal set-ting. Players allow host Ann Carroll and crew to follow them outside of Winter Park to get a glimpse of their hobbies, their families, and other parts of their lives that fans otherwise wouldn’t know.

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VIKINGS EXTRA POINTS

BUSINESS VENTURES

ALLEN TEAMS WITH JDRF TO “SACK DIABETES” Vikings DE Jared Allen is launching a new initiative called “Sack Diabe-tes.” This regular season, in each city where Allen plays, he will donate $3,000 for every sack he records through his newly formed foundation to the local Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) chapter. For every sack Jared records at the Metrodome, he will make a $3,000 do-nation to the Minnesota JDRF chapter.

Cities where Vikings play this season include:Date Team JDRF Chapter/Branch9/8...........Green Bay .............. Northeast Wisconsin9/28.........Tennessee .............. Nashville Chapter10/6.........New Orleans........... Louisiana10/19.......Chicago .................. Greater Illinois11/16 .......Tampa Bay ............. Tampa Bay11/23 .......Jacksonville ............ Jacksonville12/7.........Detroit ..................... Greater Detroit12/14.......Arizona ................... Desert Southwest

KFAN-AM radio mid-day personality Paul Allen enters his 7th season as the Vikings radio play-by-play voice in 2008. Joining him in the booth for the 2nd year is former Vikings LB and coach Pete Bercich, while former Vikings punter Greg Coleman will serve as the sideline reporter. KFAN-AM (1130) and KTLK (100.3 FM) serve as the fl agship sta-tions for the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network, which includes outlets in six states:

Minnesota: Iowa:Market Station Freq. Market Station Freq.Twin Cities KFAN-AM 1130 Ames KASI-AM 1430Twin Cities KTLK-FM 100.3 Cedar Rapids KMJM-AM 1360Aitkin KKIN-FM 94.3 Mason City KGLO-AM 1300Alexandria KIKV-FM 100.7 Sioux City KMNS-AM 620Austin KNFX-AM 970 Spencer KICD-AM 1240Bemidji KBUN-AM 1450Bemidji KBHP-FM 101.1 Montana:Benson KSCR-FM 93.5 Miles City KKRY-FM 92.5Blue Earth KBEW-FM 98.1Brainerd KBLB-FM 93.3 North Dakota:Crookston KROX-AM 1260 Bismarck KXMR-AM 710Dassel KARP-FM 106.9 Carrington KDAK-AM 1600Detroit Lakes KDLM-AM 1340 Devils Lake KDLR-AM 1240Detroit Lakes KRCQ-FM 102.3 Dickinson KLTC-AM 1460Duluth WEBC-AM 560 Fargo KFGO-AM 790Ely WELY-AM 1450Ely WELY-FM 94.5 Grand Forks KKXL-AM 1440Fergus Falls KBRF-AM 1250 Jamestown KQDJ-AM 1400Grand Rapids KMFY-FM 96.9 Minot KRRZ-AM 1390Hibbing WMNT-AM 650 Oakes KDDR-AM 1220Hutchinson KARP-FM 106.9 Valley City KOVC-AM 1490Intl. Falls KSDM-FM 104.1 Williston KEYZ-AM 600Jackson KRAQ-FM 105.7Mankato KHRS-FM 105.9Mankato KXLP-FM 93.1 South Dakota:Mankato KYSM-AM 1230 Aberdeen KSDN-AM 930Marshall KARL-FM 105.1 Milbank KMSD-AM 1510Morris KKOK-FM 95.7 Mobridge KMLO-FM 100.7New Ulm KNUJ-FM 107.3 Pierre KPLO-FM 94.5Park Rapids KPRM-AM 870 Sioux Falls KXQL-FM 107.9Pine City WCMP-FM 100.9 Sisseton KBWS-FM 102.9Rochester KRCH-FM 101.7 Watertown KWAT-AM 950Rochester KWEB-AM 1270 Yankton KVTK-AM 1570Roseau KCAJ-FM 102.1St. Cloud WJON-AM 1240 Wisconsin: Spring Grove KQYB-FM 98.3 Amery WLMX-FM 104.9Staples KSKK-FM 94.7 Balsam Lake WLMX-FM 104.9Thief River Falls KTRF-AM 1230 Eau Claire WMEQ-AM 880Wadena KSKK-FM 94.7 Hayward WHSM-FM 101.0Walker KQKK-FM 101.9 LaCrosse KYOB-FM 98.3Waseca KOWZ-AM 1170 Menomonie WMEQ-AM 880Winona KWNO-FM 99.3 Rice Lake WKFX-FM 99.1

VOICES OF THE VIKINGS

VIKINGS IN THE COMMUNITYJared Allen Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Aundrae AllisonAfrican American Adoption Agency

Bernard BerrianSpecial Olympics Minnesota Matt Birk H.I.K.E. Foundation (Hope, Inspiration, Knowledge and Education)United Way

Brad ChildressSaturday Special Community Guests ProgramSpecial Olympics Minnesota

Vinny CiurciuUniversity of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview

Ryan CookUnited Way Hometown Huddle

Jeff DuganRonald McDonald HouseStarkey Hearing Foundation

Ray EdwardsSummit Academy OIC

Heath Farwell R.T. Autism and Muscular Dystrophy Association

Charles GordonCatholic Charities St. Joseph’s Home For Children

Chad Greenway Lead the Way Foundatio Memorial Blood CentersZeta Tau Alpha Breast Cancer Awareness

Cedric Griffi nSalvation Army

E.J. Henderson Gamespeed/E.J Henderson Youth FoundationPolice Activities League

Anthony Herrera University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview

Artis HicksRonald McDonald House

Steve Hutchinson American Heart Association “What Moves U” Campaign

Tarvaris JacksonCatholic Charities’ St. Joseph’s Home For Children

Marcus JohnsonYouth Water Safety

Tyrell JohnsonMinneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Jim Kleinsasser The Make-A-Wish Foundation

Chris Kluwe The United WayLift Up America

Ben LeberUniversity of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview

Cullen Loeffl erSherriff’s Youth ProgramThe Lone Star Paralysis Foundation

Ryan LongwellHunger Solutions Minnesota

Marcus McCauleyAfrican American Adoption Agency

Bryant McKinnieBreast Cancer AwarenessNFL Youth Football Junior Player Development

Garrett MillsStarkey Hearing Foundation

Jayme MitchellSalvation Army Harbor Light Center

Adrian PetersonAdrian Peterson’s All Day FoundationSpecial Olympics MinnesotaBoys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities

Sidney RiceChildren’s Home SocietyFamily Services Adoption Program

Darren SharperSharper Kids FoundationTeam Spokesperson for Books for Africa

Visanthe ShiancoeKaboom! Playgrounds

Naufahu TahiUnited Way

Thomas TapehKaboom! Playgrounds

Chester TaylorKaboom! Playgrounds

Kenechi UdezeBoys & Girls Clubs of the Twin CitiesThe Marrow ProgramLeukemia and Lymphoma Society

Bobby WadeWhat Moves U and NFL Play 60

Kevin WilliamsChildren’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Madieu WilliamsMadieu Williams FoundationYMCA

Pat WilliamsVikings Children’s Fund Bowl With the VikingsUnited Way “Live United”Big Brothers Big Sisters

Antoine Winfi eldNorth Community YMCANFL Play 60

WEEK 4 -- VIKINGS AT TITANS -- 21

QUICK HITSFranchise Founded: January 28, 1960First Head Coach: Norm Van BrocklinFirst Regular Season Game: 9/17/61 - Vikings 37, Chicago Bears 13First Playoff Game: 12/22/68 - Vikings 14, Baltimore Colts 24First Super Bowl: Super Bowl IV (1/11/70) Vikings 7, Chiefs 23Playoff Appearances/Games: 25/42Super Bowl Appearances: 4 - Super Bowl IV, VIII, IX, and XIAll-Time Record (Reg. Season and Postseason): 404-343-9 All-Time Home Record: 235-136-4All-Time Away Record: 169-207-5Home Stadiums: Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) - 97-59-4 HHH Metrodome (1982-present) - 138-77-0 Stadium Info: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Capacity: 64,121 Address: 500 11th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55415 Playing Surface: FieldTurfTraining Facilities: Winter Park Address: 9520 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344Training Camp: Minnesota State University-Mankato Address: 700 Ellis Avenue, Mankato, MN 56002Owner/Chairman: Zygi Wilf Owner/President: Mark Wilf

VIKINGS EXTRA POINTS

VIKINGS YEAR-BY-YEARYear Preseason Regular Season Playoffs1961....................0-5-0 .......................... 3-11-0 .............................0-0-01962....................2-3-0 .......................... 2-11-1 .............................0-0-01963....................4-1-0 ........................... 5-8-1..............................0-0-01964....................5-0-0 ........................... 8-5-1..............................0-0-01965....................5-0-0 ........................... 7-7-0..............................0-0-01966....................3-1-1 ........................... 4-9-1..............................0-0-01967....................2-3-0 ........................... 3-8-3..............................0-0-01968....................3-2-0 ........................... 8-6-0..............................0-1-01969....................5-1-0 .......................... 12-2-0............. 2-1-0 (SB loss)1970....................4-2-0 .......................... 12-2-0.............................0-1-01971....................4-2-0 .......................... 11-3-0 .............................0-1-01972....................3-2-0 ........................... 7-7-0..............................0-0-01973....................5-0-0 .......................... 12-2-0............. 2-1-0 (SB loss)1974....................3-2-0 .......................... 10-4-0............. 2-1-0 (SB loss)1975....................2-3-1 .......................... 12-2-0.............................0-1-01976....................3-3-0 .......................... 11-2-1 ............. 2-1-0 (SB loss)1977....................4-2-0 ........................... 9-5-0..............................1-1-01978....................2-2-0 ........................... 8-7-1..............................0-1-01979....................0-4-0 ........................... 7-9-0..............................0-0-01980....................3-1-0 ........................... 9-7-0..............................0-1-01981....................1-3-0 ........................... 7-9-0..............................0-0-01982....................3-2-0 ........................... 5-4-0..............................1-1-01983....................3-1-0 ........................... 8-8-0..............................0-0-01984....................1-3-0 .......................... 3-13-0.............................0-0-01985....................3-1-0 ........................... 7-9-0..............................0-0-01986....................3-1-0 ........................... 9-7-0..............................0-0-01987....................2-2-0 ........................... 8-7-0..............................2-1-01988....................3-1-0 .......................... 11-5-0 .............................1-1-01989....................3-1-0 .......................... 10-6-0.............................0-1-01990....................3-1-0 .......................... 6-10-0.............................0-0-01991....................2-2-0 ........................... 8-8-0..............................0-0-01992....................4-0-0 .......................... 11-5-0 .............................0-1-01993....................4-1-0 ........................... 9-7-0..............................0-1-01994....................3-2-0 .......................... 10-6-0.............................0-1-01995....................2-2-0 ........................... 8-8-0..............................0-0-01996....................1-3-0 ........................... 9-7-0..............................0-1-01997....................3-2-0 ........................... 9-7-0..............................1-1-01998....................4-0-0 .......................... 15-1-0.............................1-1-01999....................2-2-0 .......................... 10-6-0.............................1-1-02000....................1-3-0 .......................... 11-5-0 .............................1-1-02001....................4-0-0 .......................... 5-11-0 .............................0-0-02002....................2-2-0 .......................... 6-10-0.............................0-0-02003....................1-3-0 ........................... 9-7-0..............................0-0-02004....................2-2-0 ........................... 8-8-0..............................1-1-02005....................3-1-0 ........................... 9-7-0..............................0-0-02006....................2-1-1 .......................... 6-10-0.............................0-0-02007....................2-2-0 ........................... 8-8-0..............................0-0-02008....................1-3-0 ........................... 1-3-0...................................---Totals .........130-86-3 (.594) ..........386-319-9 (.541) ..... 18-24-0 (.429)

Years Head Coach Total Games Regular Season (%) Playoffs (%) Overall (%)1961-66................................Norm Van Brocklin ................................84 .......................... 29-51-4 (.369) ................0-0-0 (.000) .............29-51-4 (.369)1967-83, 1985................................... Bud Grant ..............................281 ........................ 158-96-5 (.618) ............10-12-0 (.454) .........168-108-5 (.607)1984 ................................................Les Steckel ................................16 ............................ 3-13-0 (.188) ................0-0-0 (.000) ...............3-13-0 (.188)1986-91........................................... Jerry Burns ..............................101 .......................... 52-43-0 (.547) ................3-3-0 (.500) .............55-46-0 (.544)1992-2001................................... Dennis Green ..............................171 .......................... 97-62-0 (.610) ................4-8-0 (.250) ...........101-70-0 (.591)2002-05.............................................. Mike Tice ................................67 .......................... 32-33-0 (.492) ................1-1-0 (.500) .............33-34-0 (.493)2006-08......................................Brad Childress ................................36 .......................... 15-21-0 (.417) ................0-0-0 (.000) .............15-21-0 (.417)

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STADIUM UPDATE As committed as the Vikings are to bringing a Super Bowl cham-pionship to the fans and to the state, the franchise is equally devoted to securing a long-term home for the team in Minnesota. The Vikings are one of the few NFL franchises without a stadium solution but remain determined to collaborate with the State Legislature, the Governor and local leaders to resolve this issue. With the team’s Metrodome lease set to expire in 2011 and costs increasing $50 million with each year of delay, 2009 is the critical year to preserve the long-term viability of the Vikings in Minnesota. Working with the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC), the Vikings are moving forward on a public-private partnership that will open a new, multi-purpose stadium on the current Metrodome site in the year 2012. The two sides will present this stadium develop-ment plan to the 2009 Legislature for consideration. The joint proposal will include specifi c stadium design and program elements, a fi nance plan and principles of agreement on how the new facility will be operated and governed, all crucial topics for state leaders to analyze as they work to reach a stadium solution in 2009. The economic development pro-posal will include three critical elements that go beyond hosting Vikings home games:• A retractable-roof stadium that will give Minnesotans a state-of-the-art venue to be used year-round for high school and amateur sports, trade shows, community and cultural events, as well as national and international happenings.• A Winter Garden light rail train station that will serve as a connect-ing point for the future Central Corridor light rail line and the existing Hiawatha line. This gathering place is integral to the Vikings vision of the overall development and will host indoor/outdoor activities for transit riders, neighborhood residents, downtown workers and stadium attend-ees.• A privately-fi nanced redevelopment of the Downtown East area that will include offi ce buildings, residences, shops and restaurants. This exciting project will create jobs, boost the economy and bring a renewed energy to this area of Minneapolis.


MEDIA INFORMATION

Bob Hagan, Director of Public Relations 952-828-6505 [email protected] .netTom West, Assistant Director of Public Relations 952-828-6552 [email protected] .netJeff Anderson, Manager of Public Affairs 952-828-6570 [email protected] .netEvan Koch, Public Relations Assistant 952-828-6511 [email protected] .net Tom Halkin, Public Relations Intern 952-918-8383 [email protected] .netPat Ottum, Public Relations Intern 952-918-8382 [email protected] .net

The typical Vikings weekly media schedule during the season is below:

Monday12:35 p.m. - Coach Childress Press Conference2:30-3:15 p.m. - Open Locker Room

TuesdayPlayers Day Off - No Media Access

Wednesday11:35 a.m. - Coach Childress Press Conference11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Open Locker Room1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Practice*

Thursday11:35 a.m. - Coordinators Bevell/Frazier/Ferraro Available11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Open Locker Room1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Practice*

Friday11:45 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Practice*12:50 p.m. - Coach Childress Press Conference12:50 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. - Open Locker Room

SaturdayNo Media Access

SundayPost-Game - Coach Childress Press ConferencePost-Game - Open Locker Room

* Practice is open to media through indivicual drills

Head Coach Brad Childress will be available in the fi eldhouse or on the outdoor practice fi eld on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the regular season.

Offensive Coordinator Darrell Bevell, Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier, and Special Teams Coordinator Paul Ferraro will be available every Thursday during the regular season. All other interview requests for the coordinators should be directed to a member of the PR staff.

Credential requests are honored for accredited media on specifi c as-signments and must be made through the Vikings’ PR department. Credentials will not be issued to writers or photographers working on a free-lance basis unless the request is made by a recognized publication or news entity. Season-long credentials are issued in July; game-by-game credentials must be requested at least one week prior to each home game.

* The media will call window/media check-in is located at Gate D. A se-curity representative will check bags before allowing entrance into the stadium.

Main Press Box* The main press box is located in sections 108-109. Upon entering the concourse, take a right. Seating charts are located in the press box and wireless internet is available.

* A pregame meal will be served in the press box and a halftime meal will be served in the Vikings Lounge directly across the concourse through the glass doors. Meal tickets for halftime will be distributed near the end of the 2nd quarter.

* Vikings PR representatives Bob Hagan and Tom West are located in seats 87 and 88. Visiting team PR representatives are located in seats 55-57. For fi eld access, follow the stairs at the back of the press box all the way down to fi eld level.

Auxiliary Press Box* The auxiliary press box is located in sections 123-125. Upon entering the concourse, take a left. Seating charts are located in the press box.

* Pregame and halftime meals will be served in the press box.

* Vikings PR representatives Jeff Anderson or Evan Koch is located in seat 58.

*For fi eld access, follow the stairs at the back of the press box all the way down to fi eld level.

Photographers’ Workroom* The photographers’ workroom is located on the fi eld directly behind the south goal post (closest to the photo check-in tunnel). Upon enter-ing the concourse, take a right and go to the elevator directly across from the main press box and take it to fi eld level or continue through the concourse to the overhead sign that reads “Field Access” and follow the stairwell down.

TV Camera Holding Area* The video waiting area for TV camera operators is located in the back of the fi eld entrance tunnel behind the check-in table. Follow the same procedures as photographers to get to the fi eld.

All position coach interviews must be scheduled through the PR depart-ment a day in advance and cleared by Head Coach Brad Childress. Position coaches are available for questions on specifi c players and the position group but coordinators will always serve as the primary spokes-men in their areas.

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FROM THE HEAD COACH

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 Head Coach Brad Childress

Okay, yesterday’s game with the Titans, really those turnovers haunted us all day long. It’s hard to spot a good football team 21 points and that’s exactly what we did. Dropped balls, penalties, those things really prevented us, I thought, from getting into any kind of real rhythm during the day. I thought Bobby Wade competed his tail off with those seven catches he had. I thought Gus (Frerotte) competed his tail off. Defensively, obviously they got on a roll there with those three-and-outs in the second (half). But obviously we got some things we have to clear up here. One and three is not where we wanted to be to start this thing off at the end of the fi rst quarter (of the season). But we have to cast our gaze forward here and really, probably as opposed to going into the second quarter. These three games before we take a bye here, with three of them being NFC games, and two out of the three of them being division games are big games for us. Two of them are on the road. Obviously New Orleans is a tough place to play, then going down to Chicago with Detroit sandwiched in between those two, so we just need to take that approach. I don’t see any problem with the fi ght of our team. They all want to get it straight. I think they are competing their tails off. Unfortunately when you put your defense on the fi eld with a 30-yard fi eld, an 11-yard fi eld, and a six-yard fi eld (it is) very diffi cult to do much good. (But) I was proud of the way they came back and fought back. I would have liked to make that kick before the end of the half and then follow up with a nice drive to start the second half but that didn’t happen. Anyhow we are looking forward.

I’ll talk a little bit about the injuries here with you, just in terms probably of the couple guys you saw. Gus really just had a very small cut (but it) must of hit a vein or something like that; I’m told it was a pretty good bleeder or it squirted or whatever. But it looked way worse than it was. I think it took two stitches to close it and he is fi ne; none the worse for wear. He had to call his wife and make sure she knew that he didn’t have to have his hand cut off. Obviously it is on his left hand so that is a good thing. Then we are still looking at E.J. (Henderson). He dislocated a couple of his toes. (He) had an MRI this morning. We are just going to continue to kind of look at that injury and see where it is at. We put him in a boot to kind of make him a little more comfortable. I don’t have any idea of his ongoing status until again we are able to research that a little more with the (doctor). So those would be the two primary ones that you are probably interested in.

Q: How did that happen to E.J.? Did he get stepped on?A: He really didn’t. Just looking at the play, it was a third-and-short play and he just kind of coasted on it and bent on it. (He) was kind of bracing on it and whatever happened, happened in there. He didn’t have anybody fall on him or anything like that, so (it was) kind of an unusual injury.

Q: Is Bryant McKinnie offi cially back?A: Yeah, I talked to him here this morning. He was back in the building. The NFL has a procedure - you have to ask them for a waiver for a week, which the commissioner usually grants you - a roster exemption. So we have asked for that. I had a great talk with him this morning. He looks to be in great shape and good spirits.

Q: Does he go right back in at left tackle?A: Well I think I mentioned last night, or yesterday afternoon I should say, that you want to evaluate that. You want to look at his conditioning, his stamina, and those kinds of things. But he looks like he has done a lot of work since he has been down there in the heat.

Q: Did you get that roster exemption or are you still waiting? A: Really my understanding is that it is just a formality. You have to post that and they post back. I’m not sure if they list it on the waiver wire tonight as granted an exemption or exactly how that would happen.

Q: How can Bryant help your team?A: Well he is a good player. He is a good player. Obviously that doesn’t take anything away from Artis (Hicks) because I think Artis did an outstanding job in his stead. (He is a) massive human being; he and Hutch (Steve Hutchinson) (enjoy) working together. There is no downside to having good players as I tell you all the time.

Q: Are there things that you can draw from last year’s 1-3 start, having turned that around?A: I don’t know if you use that to your advantage as much as the circumstances that have put you 1-3. Probably the obvious thing is the number one statistic in football is if you are going to go on the road and try to win, people are only winning at probably a 1-4 clip before last weekend. I think teams were 9-27 on the road. If you’re minus on the road then you have to be good and then some. When you are on the road you obviously can’t fall prey to the penalty thing, anything that you are taking a back step. You have to defeat everything, the penalties, the turnovers then you have to beat that good football team that’s on the fi eld.

Q: You are still in good shape within the division right?A: I think we are a game out. We couldn’t get any help from Philadelphia last night; that was disappointing, but no more disappointing to me than I’m sure it is to them.

Q: Do you see Cedric Griffi n’s confi dence slipping?A: I don’t see it slipping some. I think they have a tendency to go at Ced because of how good Antoine plays. But I don’t see that. He is a reckless football player out there. As long as he will stay true to his technique and what he is looking at (he will be okay). A guy makes a great catch; he could have just as easily knocked that ball down. We are going to get throws thrown in front of him. We would just rather them not go over his head and wrap him up and tackle him.

Q: Have you had a chance to talk to the league about the non-reversal on that fourth down play?A: I have not had a chance to speak to them just yet. We haven’t sent in our hit list if you will. (I’m) just disappointed with that.

Q: Do you also feel like the Vanden Bosch hit on Gus Frerotte was questionable?A: Yeah, I did. (Gus’) wife wasn’t worried about his hand; she was worried about his you-know-whats. He has three children already and doesn’t really need any more.


FROM THE HEAD COACH

Q: What can you do this week to curb the self-infl icted thing like the turnovers and penalties?A: The ball security thing, it’s not like we are going to revisit that an all of a sudden start a campaign. You’ve got to secure the football however you touch it. You have to remember now that we had a hit on Fahu (Naufahu Tahi) and he put the ball on the ground and I know how E.B. (running backs coach Eric Bieniemy) is with that. Adrian put one on the ground; we missed an assignment on that one. Then we had a fundamental thing like a center-quarterback exchange. We have a center-quarterback exchange every day to start practice. So just refocusing on the little stuff (is what it will take). You have to take care of the details in this business; people are too good. Everybody’s got plays but it is the little nuances that you have to take care of. You don’t even think of a center-quarterback exchange until it doesn’t occur. It is kind of like me talking about if you don’t hear me mentioning somebody’s name that is a good thing because it means that they are usually doing their jobs.

Q: Is there anything in particular that you are thinking about doing in practice this week to combat some of those costly holdings?A: I probably differ with a couple of those costly holdings. I believe that you have to see the whole play is what I’m told.

Q: How do you think Frerotte played?A: He played a pretty gritty game. I thought he did some good things moving in the pocket. He threw the ball very well and obviously wishes that he could have hit (Visanthe) Shiancoe running down that seam the one time. I thought he played pretty well, aside from the turnovers.

Q: Jared Allen and Pat Williams talked about how the same things that led to no pressure in the Green Bay game happened again yesterday. How do you change that?A: We’re going to continue to see the chip help, holding the tight end and max protect from time to time. We’re going to see that with the rush line we have. Rush and coverage, you have to be able to beat a guy one-on-one. You saw last week that our four-man rush got to the passer a couple of different times. You have to be able to do that. If you have to add a guy then you add a guy, which we did a couple of times yesterday. We don’t want to make it a blitz drill or anything like that. It’s a matter of hitting the quarterback, knocking the ball down, the occasional sack and I know that we would be successful if we had a few more turnovers. We didn’t turn it over.

Q: Where are you at with Thomas Tapeh?A: It’s really just roster decisions. How many fullbacks can you carry? How many can you keep up? How much are you going to be in two backs? Naufahu (Tahi) is bringing some different things just in terms of the special teams game, how he’s blocked and how he’s caught the ball out of the backfi eld. We wanted to make sure that we were strong at that fullback position. We talk about those guys having to play special teams. It’s not so much that I’m down on Thomas. Naufahu has done some things to add some value in terms of the special teams game.

Q: How much does it help your team’s confi dence knowing that you are still only one game out of fi rst place in the division?A: With the three NFC games coming up, it’s easy for me to say it’s not how you start, (but) it’s how you fi nish. It is how you fi nish, how you learn as you go and how you improve. Would we like to be 4-0? Yeah, we would. I think I heard Jeff Fisher’s comments after the game, with everybody wanting to crown them king at 4-0, and he said, “We’re a couple of plays away from being a 2-2 football team.” Our guys are smart enough to look at some of the circumstances and realize that at times we’re our own worst enemy. We need to pick ourselves up. The answers are in that locker room.

Q: How important is it for your team to connect on the shots you take down fi eld?A: When you take those shots you’re not just trying to stretch the defense and shoot a shot across the bow. You’re calling them to complete them. They’re big. We say there are only four, fi ve or six plays in a game that make any difference anyway. We play 60 or 70 and just don’t know which fi ve or six plays they’re going to be. When you put yourself in a position to have the right call against the right front and coverage then you want to be able to make that play.

Q: Would you ever think about using the “single-wing” formation?A: I don’t know enough about the single-wing. I think it was probably in before I was born. I’ve never read any books on it. It might be something to investigate in my bye week.

Q: What went into your thought to punt the ball when you were behind late in the game?A: (It was) basically the way we were playing defense. I thought we’d get a chance to get (the ball) back.

Q: Has the defense been as opportunistic as you would like? A: Yeah, that will run in streaks at times. It’s usually just everybody doing their job, and hopefully it’s because we’ve played some good football teams. You don’t want to reach and say we need to do this in order to create turnovers. Our system is our system. We pressure when we pressure and play coverage when we need to. It’s just making those routine plays when you have an opportunity to make the routine plays. It starts out here on the practice fi eld and usually carries over to the game.

Q: How did David Herron fi ll in for E.J. Henderson?A: He did a pretty good job, aside from that fi rst play where they kind of misdirected on him a little bit. I think he was a little amped up. They showed both backs one way and he got a little bit behind the run. He did some good things in there.

Q: The fi rst head coach, Scott Linehan, in the hiring class of 2006 lost his job today. How do you feel about that?A: You don’t feel good about it, not just because he’s from the class of 2006, but because I’m sure he has some feelings about not being able to fi nish the job. It’s our business. Someone said, “You’re generally hired as a coach to get fi red.” That’s generally the way it goes. There are few that leave jobs under their own circumstances, Bill Cowher perhaps.

Q: Do you feel more pressure this year at 1-3 than you did last year?A: I really don’t, aside from the pressure that I put on myself, that we put on ourselves. I don’t. I know what direction it has to go to get better. I know what things we have to do to get better. I see eager guys looking back (at me) for direction. That’s my job, to lead those guys. I don’t see a lot of far-off eyes. The guys are hurt and are generally hurt when you lose and take that inventory in the locker room. I don’t think there was anybody who didn’t think that we would go down there and win that football game. We had a good week of preparation, but unfortunately it didn’t unfold that way.

Q: What can help you turn things around?A: Taking care of the football, fi rst and foremost, fair and simple. If you end up punting it those three times nothing bad would have happened off of that. It’s just too easy with short fi elds. That’s what people are dying to get.


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VIKINGS VITALSOffensive and Defensive Statistics•

Rosters and Depth Chart•Participation Chart•

How The Vikings Were Built•Roster Moves•

Game-By-Game Statistics•The Last Time•

VIKINGS 2008 STATISTICSWON 1, LOST 39/8 L 24-19 at Green Bay 71,004 (SO)9/14 L 18-15 Indianapolis 63,585 (SO)9/21 W 20-10 Carolina 62,628 (SO)9/28 L 30-17 at Tennessee 69,143 (SO)

Minn. Opp.Total First Downs .........................................................72 62 Rushing ...................................................................26 18 Passing ....................................................................39 41 Penalty ......................................................................7 3 3rd Down: Made/Att ............................................20/56 19/53 3rd Down: Pct .......................................................35.7 35.8 4th Down: Made/Att. ...............................................2/3 1/2 4th Down: Pct .......................................................66.6 50.0Possession Avg. .....................................................31:57 28:03Total Net Yards ........................................................1292 1117 Avg. Per Game ...................................................323.0 279.3 Total Plays .............................................................262 235 Avg. Per Play ..........................................................4.9 4.8Net Yards Rushing .....................................................565 287 Avg. Per Game ...................................................141.3 71.8 Total Rushes ..........................................................121 100Net Yards Passing .....................................................727 830 Avg. Per Game ...................................................181.8 207.5 Sacked/Yards Lost ..............................................10/59 7/49 Gross Yards Passing .............................................786 879 Att./Completions ...............................................131/72 128/79 Completion Pct. ....................................................55.0 61.7 Had Intercepted .........................................................3 2Punts/Average .....................................................22/48.4 23/43.2Net Punting Avg. .......................................................36.9 40.0Penalties/Yards .....................................................27/197 33/248Fumbles/Ball Lost .......................................................7/4 8/3Touchdowns...................................................................6 9 Rushing .....................................................................3 6 Passing ......................................................................2 2 Returns ......................................................................1 1

Score by Periods 1 2 3 4 OT TVIKINGS ................................... 6 26 16 23 0 71Opponents .............................. 13 27 17 25 0 82

Scoring Ru Re Rt 1 pt. 2 pt. FG S TLongwell ...........0 0 0 5/5 - 10/12 - 35Peterson ...........3 0 0 - - - - 18Rice ..................0 1 0 - - - - 6Shiancoe...........0 1 0 - - - - 6Winfi eld .............0 0 1 - - - - 6VIKINGS ...........3 2 1 5/5 0/1 10/12 - 71Opponents .......6 2 1 8/8 1/1 6/8 - 82

SACKS: J. Allen 2, K. Wiliams, 2, Greenway 1, E.J. Henderson 1, Win-fi eld 1, TEAM 7, OPPONENTS 10.

FUM/LOST: Alllison 1/0, Frerotte 1/1, Gordon 1/0, Jackson 1/1, Peterson 1/1, Tahi 1/1, Wade 1/0

Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+Longwell……………. ......................... 0/0 4/4 2/2 3/5 1/1VIKINGS ............................................ 0/0 4/4 2/2 3/5 1/1Opponents ........................................ 0/0 1/1 1/3 4/4 0/0

Vikings: (37, 27) (45, 27, 53, 46, 28, 48N) (28, 32) (42, 48 RU)Opponents: (42, 33B) (30N, 47) (43) (20, 32. 49)

RUSHING Att. Yds Avg Long TDPeterson ............................................. 83 420 5.1 34 3Taylor .................................................. 21 81 3.9 10 0Jackson……………… ..........................11 65 5.9 19 0Allison ................................................... 1 1 1.0 1 0Frerotte ................................................. 5 -2 -0.4 3 0VIKINGS ........................................... 121 565 4.7 34 3Opponents ....................................... 100 287 2.9 57 6

RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TDWade .................................................. 13 152 11.7 23 0Berrian .................................................11 195 17.7 48 0Shiancoe............................................. 10 129 12.9 34t 1Peterson ............................................... 9 52 5.8 13 0Taylor .................................................... 7 41 5.9 14 0Tahi ....................................................... 6 13 2.2 7 0Allison ................................................... 5 65 13.0 21 0Mills ...................................................... 4 59 14.8 23 0Rice ...................................................... 3 37 12.3 23t 1Kleinsasser ........................................... 2 27 13.5 15 0Ferguson .............................................. 1 9 9.0 9 0Tapeh .................................................... 1 7 7.0 7 0VIKINGS ............................................. 72 786 10.9 48 2Opponents ......................................... 79 879 11.1 75 2

INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TDWinfi eld ................................................. 1 1 1.0 1 0Gordon.................................................. 1 0 0.0 0 0VIKINGS ............................................... 2 1 0.5 1 0Opponents ........................................... 3 37 12.3 19 0

OPP. FUMBLE RECOVERIES No. Yds Avg Long TDWinfi eld ................................................. 1 19 19.9 19t 1Henderson ............................................ 1 0 0.0 0 0Leber .................................................... 1 0 0.0 0 0VIKINGS ............................................... 3 19 6.3 19t 1Opponents ........................................... 4 8 2.0 4 0

PUNTING No. Yds Avg Net TB In20 Lg BKluwe .................................. 22 1064 48.4 36.9 2 6 57 0VIKINGS ............................. 22 1064 48.4 36.9 2 6 57 0Opponents ......................... 23 994 43.2 40.0 0 9 55 0

PUNT RETURNS No. FC Yds Avg Long TDGordon......................................7 3 34 4.9 10 0Allison .......................................6 3 40 6.7 27 0VIKINGS .................................13 6 74 5.7 27 0Opponents .............................14 2 213 15.2 76t 1

KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Long TDTaylor .................................................... 7 181 25.9 37 0M. Hicks ................................................ 4 110 27.5 34 0Allison ................................................... 3 51 17.0 22 0VIKINGS ............................................. 14 342 24.4 37 0Opponents ......................................... 17 442 26.0 52 0

PASSING Att. Cmp. Yards Pct. Yd/Att TD TD% Int. Int% Lg Sk/Lst RatingFrerotte ............................................... 71 41 470 57.7 6.62 1 1.4 2 2.8 48 5/27 70.7Jackson .............................................. 60 31 316 51.7 5.22 1 1.7 1 1.7 24 5/32 65.7VIKINGS ........................................... 131 72 786 55.0 6.00 2 1.5 3 2.3 48 10/59 68.4Opponents ....................................... 128 79 879 61.7 6.87 2 1.6 2 1.6 75 7/49 80.8

NAME SOLO ASST. TOTAL SACKS INT PD TFL FF FR QB HURR.Henderson, E.J. 28 8 36 1.0 0 2 3 1 1 3Greenway, Chad 25 10 35 1.0 0 2 3 1 0 1Williams, Kevin 17 8 25 2.0 0 2 1 0 0 12Griffin, Cedric 17 5 22 0.0 0 1 1 0 0 0Winfield, Antoine 11 11 22 1.0 1 5 0 1 1 0Johnson, Tyrell 13 5 18 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0Sharper, Darren 11 7 18 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0Allen, Jared 12 4 16 2.0 0 1 1 0 0 12Williams, Pat 8 7 15 0.0 0 1 2 0 0 0Leber, Ben 5 8 13 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 2Edwards, Ray 7 3 10 0.0 0 1 1 0 0 9Gordon, Charles 9 1 10 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0Evans, Fred 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 4Herron, David 1 2 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sapp, Benny 1 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Shiancoe, Visanthe 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Grigsby, Otis 1 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2Birk, Matt 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Robison, Brian 1 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2Taylor, Chester 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Peterson, Adrian 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Wyms, Ellis 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3TOTALS 176 82 258 7.0 2 20 13 3 3 50

NAME SOLO ASST. TOTAL FF/FR BK INT-YDSHerron, David 3 0 3 0/0 0 1-1Framprton, Eric 3 0 3 0/0 0 1-0Winfield, Antoine 2 1 3 0/0 0 2-1Abdullah, Husain 2 1 3 0/0 0Henderson, Erin 2 0 2 1/0 0Gordon, Charles 2 0 2 0/0 0Ferguson, Robert 2 0 2 0/0 0 NAME PDCiurciu, Vinny 1 1 2 0/0 0 Antoine Winfield 5Loeffler, Cullen 1 1 2 0/0 0 Chad Greenway 2Johnson, Tyrell 1 1 2 0/0 0 E.J. Henderson 2Greenway, Chad 1 1 2 0/0 0 Kevin Williams 2Tahi, Naufahu 1 1 2 0/0 0 Ray Edwards 2Hicks, Maurice 1 0 1 0/0 0 Pat Williams 2Mills, Garrett 1 0 1 0/0 0 Tyrell Johnson 2Leber, Ben 1 0 1 0/0 0 Darren Sharper 1Griffin, Cedric 0 0 0 0/0 1 Cedric Griffin 1Totals 24 7 22 1/0 1 Jared Allen 1

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NAME SACKSJared Allen 2.0 NAME QBHKevin Williams 2.0 Jared Allen 12Chad Greenway 1.0 Kevin Williams 12Antoine Winfield 1.0 Ray Edwards 9E.J. Henderson 1.0 Fred Evans 5Totals 7.0 Ellis Wyms 3

Otis Grigsby 2Brian Robison 2Ben Leber 2

NAME TFL E.J. Henderson 2E.J. Henderson 3 Chad Greenway 1Chad Greenway 3 Totals 50Pat Williams 2Kevin Williams 1Jared Allen 1Fred Evans 1Cedric Griffin 1Ray Edwards 1Totals 13

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VIKINGS 2008 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

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NAMEAntoine WinfieldCharles Gordon

No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College HS Hometown Acquired G S DNP IA39 Abdullah, Husain S 6-0 204 23 7/27/85 R Washington State Pomona, CA FA '08 4 0 0 069 Allen, Jared DE 6-6 270 26 4/3/82 5 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) '08 4 4 0 084 Allison, Aundrae WR 6-0 198 24 6/25/84 2 East Carolina Kannapolis, NC D5 '07 4 0 0 087 Berrian, Bernard WR 6-1 185 27 12/27/80 5 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) '08 4 4 0 078 Birk, Matt C 6-4 309 32 7/23/76 11 Harvard St. Paul, MN D6 '98 4 4 0 04 Booty, John David QB 6-3 213 23 1/3/85 R Southern California Shreveport, LA D5a '08 0 0 0 454 Ciurciu, Vinny LB 6-0 235 28 5/2/80 6 Boston College Paramus, NJ UFA (Car) '07 3 0 0 162 Cook, Ryan T 6-6 328 25 5/8/83 3 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b '06 4 4 0 083 Dugan, Jeff FB 6-4 258 27 4/8/81 5 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 '04 0 0 0 491 Edwards, Ray DE 6-5 268 23 1/1/85 3 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 '06 3 3 0 190 Evans, Fred DT 6-4 305 24 11/6/83 3 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA '07 4 0 0 089 Ferguson, Robert WR 6-1 219 28 12/17/79 8 Texas A&M Houston, TX FA '07 4 0 0 037 Frampton, Eric S 5-11 205 24 2/6/84 2 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) '07 4 0 0 012 Frerotte, Gus QB 6-3 233 37 7/31/71 15 Tulsa Ford City, PA FA '08 2 2 2 041 Gordon, Charles CB 5-11 180 24 7/18/84 3 Kansas Santa Monica, CA FA '06 4 1 0 052 Greenway, Chad LB 6-2 242 25 1/12/83 3 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 '06 4 4 0 023 Griffin, Cedric CB 6-0 203 25 11/11/82 3 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a '06 4 4 0 073 Grigsby, Otis DE 6-3 260 27 11/19/80 2 Kentucky Converse, TX PS (Car) '07 4 1 0 098 Guion, Letroy DT 6-4 303 21 6/21/87 R Florida State Starke, FL D5b '08 1 0 0 356 Henderson, E.J. LB 6-1 245 28 8/3/80 6 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 '03 4 3 0 050 Henderson, Erin LB 6-3 244 22 7/1/86 R Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA '08 2 0 0 264 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 28 6/14/80 5 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 4 4 0 058 Herron, David LB 6-1 239 24 6/17/84 1 Michigan State Warren, OH FA '07 4 1 0 079 Hicks, Artis G 6-4 335 29 11/28/78 7 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) '06 4 4 0 043 Hicks, Maurice RB 5-11 205 30 7/22/78 5 North Carolina A&T Emporia, VA UFA (SF) '08 2 0 0 276 Hutchinson, Steve G 6-5 313 30 11/1/77 8 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) '06 4 4 0 07 Jackson, Tarvaris QB 6-2 225 25 4/21/83 3 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c '06 3 2 1 072 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 26 12/1/81 4 Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 4 0 0 025 Johnson, Tyrell S 6-0 207 23 5/19/85 R Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 '08 4 4 0 040 Kleinsasser, Jim TE 6-3 272 31 1/31/77 10 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 '99 4 2 0 05 Kluwe, Chris P 6-4 215 26 12/24/81 4 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) '05 4 0 0 051 Leber, Ben LB 6-3 244 29 12/7/78 7 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) '06 4 3 0 046 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 27 1/27/81 5 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 4 0 0 08 Longwell, Ryan K 6-0 200 34 8/16/74 12 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) '06 4 0 0 021 McCauley, Marcus CB 6-1 203 25 9/3/83 2 Fresno State Sacramento, CA D3 '07 0 0 0 474 McKinnie, Bryant T 6-8 335 28 9/23/79 7 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 '02 0 0 0 045 Mills, Garrett TE 6-1 235 24 10/12/83 3 Tulsa Jenks, OK W (NE) '07 4 0 0 028 Peterson, Adrian RB 6-1 217 23 3/21/85 2 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 '07 4 4 0 060 Radovich, Drew T 6-5 305 23 6/20/85 R Southern California Mission Viejo, CA FA '08 0 0 0 418 Rice, Sidney WR 6-4 202 22 9/1/86 2 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 '07 3 2 0 196 Robison, Brian DE 6-3 259 25 4/27/83 2 Texas Splendora, TX D4 '07 4 0 0 022 Sapp, Benny CB 5-9 190 27 1/20/81 5 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) '08 4 0 0 042 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 32 11/3/75 12 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 4 4 0 081 Shiancoe, Visanthe TE 6-4 250 28 6/18/80 6 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) '07 4 4 0 065 Sullivan, John C 6-4 301 23 8/8/85 R Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a '08 4 0 0 038 Tahi, Naufahu FB 6-0 254 26 10/30/81 3 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) '06 4 1 0 044 Tapeh, Thomas FB 6-1 243 28 3/28/80 5 Minnesota St. Paul, MN UFA (Phi) '08 2 1 0 229 Taylor, Chester RB 5-11 213 28 9/22/79 7 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) '06 4 0 0 019 Wade, Bobby WR 5-10 186 27 2/25/81 6 Arizona Phoenix, AZ UFA (Tenn) '07 4 2 0 093 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 28 8/16/80 6 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 '03 4 4 0 020 Williams, Madieu S 6-1 203 26 10/18/81 5 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) '08 0 0 0 494 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 35 10/24/72 12 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 4 4 0 026 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 31 6/24/77 10 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 4 4 0 097 Wyms, Ellis DT 6-3 290 29 4/12/79 8 Mississippi State Indianola, MS UFA (Sea) '08 4 0 0 0

PRACTICE SQUAD57 Alexander, Rufus LB 6-1 232 25 4/12/83 2 Oklahoma Baton Rouge, LA D6 '07 0 0 0 061 Burnett, Martail DE 6-3 262 23 1/10/85 R Utah Los Angeles, CA FA '08 0 0 0 075 Clark, Chris T 6-5 315 22 10/1/85 R Southern Mississippi New Orleans, LA FA '08 0 0 0 063 Daniels, Brian G 6-4 303 23 10/31/84 1 Colorado Denver, CO FA '07 0 0 0 011 Johnson, Jaymar WR 6-0 176 24 7/10/84 R Jackson State Gary, IN D6b '08 0 0 0 082 Reynaud, Darius WR 5-9 201 22 12/29/85 R West Virginia Boutte, LA FA '08 0 0 0 024 Walker, Marcus CB 5-11 191 22 5/23/86 R Oklahoma Waco, TX FA '08 0 0 0 034 Young, Albert RB 5-10 209 23 2/25/85 R Iowa Moorestown, NJ FA '08 0 0 0 0

INJURED RESERVE71 Allen, Kenderick DT 6-5 328 29 9/14/78 5 Louisiana State Bogalusa, LA FA '08 0 0 0 027 Boulware, Michae S 6-3 220 26 9/17/81 5 Florida State Columbia, SC UFA (Hou) '08 0 0 0 059 Farwell, Heath LB 6-0 235 26 12/31/81 4 San Diego State Corona, CA FA '05 0 0 0 092 Mitchell, Jayme DE 6-6 285 24 3/15/84 3 Mississippi Jackson, MS FA '06 0 0 0 0

RESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL ILLNESS95 Udeze, Kenechi DE 6-3 281 25 3/5/83 5 Southern California Los Angeles, CA D1 '04 0 0 0 0

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ALPHABETICAL ROSTERUpdated: September 29, 2008 2008 Participation

Active Roster Total - 54

Head Coach: Brad Childress

Assistants: Leslie Frazier (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator), Darrell Bevell (Offensive Coordinator), Paul Ferraro (Special Teams Coordinator), Juney Barnett(Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Eric Bieniemy (Running Backs), Brendan Daly (Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line), Karl Dunbar (Defensive Line), Ryan Ficken(Quality Control-Offense/Running Backs), Jim Hueber (Assistant Offensive Line), Jeff Imamura (Quality Control-Defense/Linebackers), Jimmie Johnson (Tight Ends), TomKanavy (Strength and Conditioning), Derek Mason (Assistant Defensive Backs), Pat Morris (Offensive Line), Brian Murphy (Assistant Special Teams), Chad O'Shea(Offensive Assistant/Wide Receivers), Fred Pagac (Linebackers), Kevin Rogers (Quarterbacks), Ryan Silverfield (Offensive/Defensive Assistant), Kevin Stefanski (Assistantto Head Coach), George Stewart (Wide Receivers), Martin Streight (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Joe Woods (Defensive Backs)

No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College HS Hometown Acquired G S DNP IA4 Booty, John David QB 6-3 213 23 1/3/85 R Southern California Shreveport, LA D5a '08 0 0 0 45 Kluwe, Chris P 6-4 215 26 12/24/81 4 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) '05 4 0 0 07 Jackson, Tarvaris QB 6-2 225 25 4/21/83 3 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c '06 3 2 1 08 Longwell, Ryan K 6-0 200 34 8/16/74 12 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) '06 4 0 0 012 Frerotte, Gus QB 6-3 233 37 7/31/71 15 Tulsa Ford City, PA FA '08 2 2 2 018 Rice, Sidney WR 6-4 202 22 9/1/86 2 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 '07 3 2 0 119 Wade, Bobby WR 5-10 186 27 2/25/81 6 Arizona Phoenix, AZ UFA (Tenn) '07 4 2 0 020 Williams, Madieu S 6-1 203 26 10/18/81 5 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) '08 0 0 0 421 McCauley, Marcus CB 6-1 203 25 9/3/83 2 Fresno State Sacramento, CA D3 '07 0 0 0 422 Sapp, Benny CB 5-9 190 27 1/20/81 5 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) '08 4 0 0 023 Griffin, Cedric CB 6-0 203 25 11/11/82 3 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a '06 4 4 0 025 Johnson, Tyrell S 6-0 207 23 5/19/85 R Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 '08 4 4 0 026 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 31 6/24/77 10 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 4 4 0 028 Peterson, Adrian RB 6-1 217 23 3/21/85 2 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 '07 4 4 0 029 Taylor, Chester RB 5-11 213 28 9/22/79 7 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) '06 4 0 0 037 Frampton, Eric S 5-11 205 24 2/6/84 2 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) '07 4 0 0 038 Tahi, Naufahu FB 6-0 254 26 10/30/81 3 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) '06 4 1 0 039 Abdullah, Husain S 6-0 204 23 7/27/85 R Washington State Pomona, CA FA '08 4 0 0 040 Kleinsasser, Jim TE 6-3 272 31 1/31/77 10 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 '99 4 2 0 041 Gordon, Charles CB 5-11 180 24 7/18/84 3 Kansas Santa Monica, CA FA '06 4 1 0 042 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 32 11/3/75 12 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 4 4 0 043 Hicks, Maurice RB 5-11 205 30 7/22/78 5 North Carolina A&T Emporia, VA UFA (SF) '08 2 0 0 244 Tapeh, Thomas FB 6-1 243 28 3/28/80 5 Minnesota St. Paul, MN UFA (Phi) '08 2 1 0 245 Mills, Garrett TE 6-1 235 24 10/12/83 3 Tulsa Jenks, OK W (NE) '07 4 0 0 046 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 27 1/27/81 5 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 4 0 0 050 Henderson, Erin LB 6-3 244 22 7/1/86 R Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA '08 2 0 0 251 Leber, Ben LB 6-3 244 29 12/7/78 7 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) '06 4 3 0 052 Greenway, Chad LB 6-2 242 25 1/12/83 3 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 '06 4 4 0 054 Ciurciu, Vinny LB 6-0 235 28 5/2/80 6 Boston College Paramus, NJ UFA (Car) '07 3 0 0 156 Henderson, E.J. LB 6-1 245 28 8/3/80 6 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 '03 4 3 0 058 Herron, David LB 6-1 239 24 6/17/84 1 Michigan State Warren, OH FA '07 4 1 0 060 Radovich, Drew T 6-5 305 23 6/20/85 R Southern California Mission Viejo, CA FA '08 0 0 0 462 Cook, Ryan T 6-6 328 25 5/8/83 3 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b '06 4 4 0 064 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 28 6/14/80 5 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 4 4 0 065 Sullivan, John C 6-4 301 23 8/8/85 R Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a '08 4 0 0 069 Allen, Jared DE 6-6 270 26 4/3/82 5 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) '08 4 4 0 072 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 26 12/1/81 4 Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 4 0 0 073 Grigsby, Otis DE 6-3 260 27 11/19/80 2 Kentucky Converse, TX PS (Car) '07 4 1 0 074 McKinnie, Bryant T 6-8 335 28 9/23/79 7 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 '02 0 0 0 076 Hutchinson, Steve G 6-5 313 30 11/1/77 8 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) '06 4 4 0 078 Birk, Matt C 6-4 309 32 7/23/76 11 Harvard St. Paul, MN D6 '98 4 4 0 079 Hicks, Artis G 6-4 335 29 11/28/78 7 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) '06 4 4 0 081 Shiancoe, Visanthe TE 6-4 250 28 6/18/80 6 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) '07 4 4 0 083 Dugan, Jeff FB 6-4 258 27 4/8/81 5 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 '04 0 0 0 484 Allison, Aundrae WR 6-0 198 24 6/25/84 2 East Carolina Kannapolis, NC D5 '07 4 0 0 087 Berrian, Bernard WR 6-1 185 27 12/27/80 5 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) '08 4 4 0 089 Ferguson, Robert WR 6-1 219 28 12/17/79 8 Texas A&M Houston, TX FA '07 4 0 0 090 Evans, Fred DT 6-4 305 24 11/6/83 3 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA '07 4 0 0 091 Edwards, Ray DE 6-5 268 23 1/1/85 3 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 '06 3 3 0 193 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 28 8/16/80 6 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 '03 4 4 0 094 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 35 10/24/72 12 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 4 4 0 096 Robison, Brian DE 6-3 259 25 4/27/83 2 Texas Splendora, TX D4 '07 4 0 0 097 Wyms, Ellis DT 6-3 290 29 4/12/79 8 Mississippi State Indianola, MS UFA (Sea) '08 4 0 0 098 Guion, Letroy DT 6-4 303 21 6/21/87 R Florida State Starke, FL D5b '08 1 0 0 3

PRACTICE SQUAD11 Johnson, Jaymar WR 6-0 176 24 7/10/84 R Jackson State Gary, IN D6b '08 0 0 0 024 Walker, Marcus CB 5-11 191 22 5/23/86 R Oklahoma Waco, TX FA '08 0 0 0 034 Young, Albert RB 5-10 209 23 2/25/85 R Iowa Moorestown, NJ FA '08 0 0 0 057 Alexander, Rufus LB 6-1 232 25 4/12/83 2 Oklahoma Baton Rouge, LA D6 '07 0 0 0 061 Burnett, Martail DE 6-3 262 23 1/10/85 R Utah Los Angeles, CA FA '08 0 0 0 063 Daniels, Brian G 6-4 303 23 10/31/84 1 Colorado Denver, CO FA '07 0 0 0 075 Clark, Chris T 6-5 315 22 10/1/85 R Southern Mississippi New Orleans, LA FA '08 0 0 0 082 Reynaud, Darius WR 5-9 201 22 12/29/85 R West Virginia Boutte, LA FA '08 0 0 0 0

INJURED RESERVE27 Boulware, Michae S 6-3 220 26 9/17/81 5 Florida State Columbia, SC UFA (Hou) '08 0 0 0 059 Farwell, Heath LB 6-0 235 26 12/31/81 4 San Diego State Corona, CA FA '05 0 0 0 071 Allen, Kenderick DT 6-5 328 29 9/14/78 5 Louisiana State Bogalusa, LA FA '08 0 0 0 092 Mitchell, Jayme DE 6-6 285 24 3/15/84 3 Mississippi Jackson, MS FA '06 0 0 0 0

RESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL ILLNESS95 Udeze, Kenechi DE 6-3 281 25 3/5/83 5 Southern California Los Angeles, CA D1 '04 0 0 0 0

2008 MINNESOTA VIKINGS COACHING STAFF


MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 NUMERICAL ROSTERUpdated: September 29, 2008 2008 Participation


Head Coach: Brad ChildressAssistants: Leslie Frazier (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator), Darrell Bevell (Offensive Coordinator), Paul Ferraro (Special Teams Coordinator), Juney Barnett(Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Eric Bieniemy (Running Backs), Brendan Daly (Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line), Karl Dunbar (Defensive Line), Ryan Ficken(Quality Control-Offense/Running Backs), Jim Hueber (Assistant Offensive Line), Jeff Imamura (Quality Control-Defense/Linebackers), Jimmie Johnson (Tight Ends), TomKanavy (Strength and Conditioning), Derek Mason (Assistant Defensive Backs), Pat Morris (Offensive Line), Brian Murphy (Assistant Special Teams), Chad O'Shea(Offensive Assistant/Wide Receivers), Fred Pagac (Linebackers), Kevin Rogers (Quarterbacks), Ryan Silverfield (Offensive/Defensive Assistant), Kevin Stefanski (Assistanto Head Coach), George Stewart (Wide Receivers), Martin Streight (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Joe Woods (Defensive Backs)

Quarterbacks (3): Kevin Rogers/Ryan SilverfieldNo. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA4 Booty, John David QB 6-3 213 23 1/3/85 R Southern California Shreveport, LA D5a '08 0 0 0 412 Frerotte, Gus QB 6-3 233 37 7/31/71 15 Tulsa Ford City, PA FA '08 2 2 2 07 Jackson, Tarvaris QB 6-2 225 25 4/21/83 3 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c '06 3 2 1 0Running Backs (6): Eric Bieniemy/Ryan FickenNo. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA83 Dugan, Jeff FB 6-4 258 27 4/8/81 5 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 '04 0 0 0 443 Hicks, Maurice RB 5-11 205 30 7/22/78 5 North Carolina A&T Emporia, VA UFA (SF) '08 2 0 0 228 Peterson, Adrian RB 6-1 217 23 3/21/85 2 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 '07 4 4 0 038 Tahi, Naufahu FB 6-0 254 26 10/30/81 3 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) '06 4 0 0 044 Tapeh, Thomas FB 6-1 243 28 3/28/80 5 Minnesota St. Paul, MN UFA (Phi) '08 2 1 0 229 Taylor, Chester RB 5-11 213 28 9/22/79 7 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) '06 4 0 0 0

No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA84 Allison, Aundrae WR 6-0 198 24 6/25/84 2 East Carolina Kannapolis, NC D5 '07 4 0 0 087 Berrian, Bernard WR 6-1 185 27 12/27/80 5 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) '08 4 4 0 089 Ferguson, Robert WR 6-1 219 28 12/17/79 8 Texas A&M Houston, TX FA '07 4 0 0 018 Rice, Sidney WR 6-4 202 22 9/1/86 2 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 '07 3 2 0 119 Wade, Bobby WR 5-10 186 27 2/25/81 6 Arizona Phoenix, AZ UFA (Tenn) '07 4 2 0 0Tight Ends (3): Jimmie JohnsonNo. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA40 Kleinsasser, Jim TE 6-3 272 31 1/31/77 10 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 '99 4 2 0 045 Mills, Garrett TE 6-1 235 24 10/12/83 3 Tulsa Jenks, OK W (NE) '07 4 0 0 081 Shiancoe, Visanthe TE 6-4 250 28 6/18/80 6 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) '07 4 4 0 0Offensive Line (9): Pat Morris/Jim HueberNo. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA78 Birk, Matt C 6-4 309 32 7/23/76 11 Harvard St. Paul, MN D6 '98 4 4 0 062 Cook, Ryan T 6-6 328 25 5/8/83 3 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b '06 4 4 0 064 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 28 6/14/80 5 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 4 4 0 079 Hicks, Artis G 6-4 335 29 11/28/78 7 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) '06 4 4 0 076 Hutchinson, Steve G 6-5 313 30 11/1/77 8 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) '06 4 4 0 072 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 26 12/1/81 4 Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 4 0 0 074 McKinnie, Bryant T 6-8 335 28 9/23/79 7 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 '02 0 0 0 060 Radovich, Drew T 6-5 305 23 6/20/85 R Southern California Mission Viejo, CA FA '08 0 0 0 465 Sullivan, John C 6-4 301 23 8/8/85 R Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a '08 4 0 0 0

DEFENSE (25): Leslie Frazier

No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA69 Allen, Jared DE 6-6 270 26 4/3/82 5 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) '08 4 4 0 091 Edwards, Ray DE 6-5 268 23 1/1/85 3 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 '06 3 3 0 190 Evans, Fred DT 6-4 305 24 11/6/83 3 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA '07 4 0 0 073 Grigsby, Otis DE 6-3 260 27 11/19/80 2 Kentucky Converse, TX PS (Car) '07 4 1 0 098 Guion, Letroy DT 6-4 303 21 6/21/87 R Florida State Starke, FL D5b '08 1 0 0 396 Robison, Brian DE 6-3 259 25 4/27/83 2 Texas Splendora, TX D4 '07 4 0 0 093 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 28 8/16/80 6 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 '03 4 4 0 094 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 35 10/24/72 12 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 4 4 0 097 Wyms, Ellis DT 6-3 290 29 4/12/79 8 Mississippi State Indianola, MS UFA (Sea) '08 4 0 0 0Linebackers (6): Fred Pagac/Jeff ImamuraNo. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA54 Ciurciu, Vinny LB 6-0 235 28 5/2/80 6 Boston College Paramus, NJ UFA (Car) '07 3 0 0 152 Greenway, Chad LB 6-2 242 25 1/12/83 3 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 '06 4 4 0 056 Henderson, E.J. LB 6-1 245 28 8/3/80 6 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 '03 4 3 0 050 Henderson, Erin LB 6-3 244 22 7/1/86 R Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA '08 2 0 0 258 Herron, David LB 6-1 239 24 6/17/84 1 Michigan State Warren, OH FA '07 4 1 0 051 Leber, Ben LB 6-3 244 29 12/7/78 7 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) '06 4 3 0 0Defensive Backs (10): Joe Woods/Derek MasonNo. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA39 Abdullah, Husain S 6-0 204 23 7/27/85 R Washington State Pomona, CA FA '08 4 0 0 037 Frampton, Eric S 5-11 205 24 2/6/84 2 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) '07 4 0 0 041 Gordon, Charles CB 5-11 180 24 7/18/84 3 Kansas Santa Monica, CA FA '06 4 1 0 023 Griffin, Cedric CB 6-0 203 25 11/11/82 3 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a '06 4 4 0 025 Johnson, Tyrell S 6-0 207 23 5/19/85 R Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 '08 4 4 0 021 McCauley, Marcus CB 6-1 203 24 9/3/83 2 Fresno State Sacramento, CA D3 '07 0 0 0 422 Sapp, Benny CB 5-9 190 27 1/20/81 5 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) '08 4 0 0 042 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 32 11/3/75 12 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 4 4 0 020 Williams, Madieu S 6-1 203 26 10/18/81 5 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) '08 0 0 0 426 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 31 6/24/77 10 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 4 4 0 0

SPECIAL TEAMS (3): Paul Ferraro Specialists (3): Paul Ferraro/Brian MurphyNo. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA5 Kluwe, Chris P 6-4 215 26 12/24/81 4 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) '05 4 0 0 046 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 27 1/27/81 5 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 4 0 0 08 Longwell, Ryan K 6-0 200 34 8/16/74 12 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) '06 4 0 0 0

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ROSTER-BY-POSITIONUpdated: September 29, 2008OFFENSE (26): Darrell Bevell

2008 Participation


Defensive Line (9): Karl Dunbar/Brendan Daly


Wide Receivers (5): George Stewart/Chad O'Shea

15th Year (1) 6th Year (5) 3rd Year (9) Rookie (7)Gus Frerotte Vinny Ciurciu Ryan Cook Husain Abdullah

E.J. Henderson Ray Edwards John David Booty12th Year (3) Visanthe Shiancoe Fred Evans Letroy GuionRyan Longwell Bobby Wade Charles Gordon Erin HendersonDarren Sharper Kevin Williams Chad Greenway Tyrell JohnsonPat Williams Cedric Griffin Drew Radovich

5th Year (9) Tarvaris Jackson John Sullivan11th Year (1) Jared Allen Garrett MillsMatt Birk Bernard Berrian Naufahu Tahi

Jeff Dugan10th Year (2) Anthony Herrera 2nd Year (7)Jim Kleinsasser Maurice Hicks Aundrae AllisonAntoine Winfield Cullen Loeffler Eric Frampton

Benny Sapp Otis Grigsby8th Year (3) Thomas Tapeh Marcus McCauleyRobert Ferguson Madieu Williams Adrian PetersonSteve Hutchinson Sidney RiceEllis Wyms 4th Year (2) Brian Robison

Marcus Johnson7th Year (4) Chris Kluwe 1st Year (1)Artis Hicks David HerronBen LeberBryant McKinnieChester Taylor

1st Round (5)

2nd Round (11)

3rd Round (4)

4th Round (4)

5th Round (6)

6th Round (4)

7th Round (3)

Undrafted (16)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ROSTER BY EXPERIENCE

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ROSTER BY ROUND[Overall Selection In Brackets]


[7] Adrian Peterson (07), [7] Bryant McKinnie (02), [9] Kevin Williams (03), [17] Steve Hutchinson (01-Sea.), [17] Chad Greenway (06), [23] Antoine Winfield (99-Buf.).

[40] E.J. Henderson (03), [41] Robert Ferguson (01-GB), [43] Tyrell Johnson (08), [44] Jim Kleinsasser (99), [44] Sidney Rice (07), [48] Cedric Griffin (06), [49] Marcus Johnson (05), [51] Ryan Cook (06), [56] Madieu Williams (04-Cin.), [60] Darren Sharper (97-GB), [64] Tarvaris Jackson (06).

[71] Ben Leber (02-SD), [72] Marcus McCauley (07), [78] Bernard Berrian (04-Chi.), [91] Visanthe Shiancoe (02-NYG).

Updated: September 29, 2008


[102] Brian Robison (07), [106] Garrett Mills (06-NE), [126] Jared Allen (04-KC), [127] Ray Edwards (06).

[137] John David Booty (08), [139] Bobby Wade (03-Chi.), [146] Aundrae Allison (07), [152] Letroy Guion (08), [162] Thomas Tapeh (04-Phi.), [165] Eric Frampton (07-Det.).

[173]-Matt Birk (98), [183] Ellis Wyms (01-TB), [187] John Sullivan (08), [207] Chester Taylor (02-Balt.)

[197] Gus Frerotte (94-Wash.), [212] Fred Evans (06-Mia.), [220] Jeff Dugan (04)

Ryan Longwell (97-SF), Pat Williams (97-Buf.), Artis Hicks (02-Phi.), Maurice Hicks (02-Chi.), Vinny Ciurciu (03-Car.), Otis Grigsby (03-Mia.), Anthony Herrera (04), Cullen Loeffler (04), Benny Sapp (04-KC), Chris Kluwe (05-Sea), Charles Gordon (06), Naufahu Tahi (06-Cin.), David Herron (07), Husain Abdullah (08), Erin Henderson (08), Drew Radovich (08).

WR: 87 Bernard Berrian 89 Robert FergusonLT: 74 Bryant McKinnie 79 Artis Hicks 60 Drew RadovichLG: 76 Steve Hutchinson 79 Artis HicksC: 78 Matt Birk 65 John SullivanRG 64 Anthony Herrera 79 Artis HicksRT: 62 Ryan Cook 72 Marcus JohnsonTE: 81 Visanthe Shiancoe 40 Jim Kleinsasser 45 Garrett MillsWR: 18 Sidney Rice 19 Bobby Wade 84 Aundrae AllisonQB: 12 Gus Frerotte 7 Tarvaris Jackson 4 John David BootyFB: 38 Naufahu Tahi 44 Thomas Tapeh 83 Jeff DuganHB: 28 Adrian Peterson 29 Chester Taylor 43 Maurice Hicks

LE: 91 Ray Edwards 73 Otis GrigsbyNT: 94 Pat Williams 90 Fred EvansUT: 93 Kevin Williams 97 Ellis Wyms 98 Letroy GuionRE: 69 Jared Allen 96 Brian RobisonSLB: 52 Chad Greenway 50 Erin HendersonMLB: 56 E.J. Henderson 58 David HerronWLB: 51 Ben Leber 54 Vinny CiurciuLCB: 26 Antoine Winfield 21 Marcus McCauleyRCB: 23 Cedric Griffin 41 Charles Gordon 22 Benny SappSS: 42 Darren Sharper 39 Husain AbdullahFS: 25 Tyrell Johnson 37 Eric Frampton 20 (Madieu Williams)

CIAL TEAMS

P: 5 Chris KluweK: 8 Ryan LongwellLS: 46 Cullen LoefflerH: 5 Chris KluweKR: 29 Chester Taylor 43 Maurice Hicks 84 Aundrae AllisonPR: 84 Aundrae Allison 41 Charles Gordon

SPECIAL TEAMS

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE

Updated: September 29, 2008

DEFENSE

Vinny Ciurciu - chur-chooJeff Dugan - DOO-ganGus Frerotte - FUR-ott

Cullen Loeffler - LEFF-ler

Chris Kluwe - CLUE-eeBen Leber - LEE-ber

Husain Abdullah - WHO-sane ab-dul-LABernard Berrian - bare-E-an

Fred Pagac - PUG-itch

Jim Kleinsasser - KLINE-sauce-er

Rookie Players Underlined

Tarvaris Jackson - ta-VAR-isTyrell Johnson - TIE-rell Ellis Wyms - wims

Madieu Williams - muh-DEE-you

Letroy Guion - LA-troy GUY-onOtis Grigsby - grigs-BEE Thomas Tapeh - ta-PAY

Visanthe Shiancoe - vi-sahn-tay SHANK-ohNaufahu Tahi - nah-fah-WHO TAH-hee

CoachesEric Bieniemy - bee-en-uh-meTom Kanavy - ka-NAY-vee

Injured Players in Parentheses

2008 VIKINGS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Antoine Winfield - an-TWANAnthony Herrera - HA-rare-ah

Brian Robison - ROB-ah-sin

Date 9/8 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/6 10/12 10/19 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 12/14 12/21 12/28Opponent @ GB Ind Car @ Ten @ NO Det @ Chi Hou GB @ TB @ Jac Chi @ Det @Ari Atl NYG GP GS DNP IA GP GSAbdullah, Husain P P P P 4 0 0 0 4 0Alexander, Rufus N N N PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Allen, Jared S S S S 4 4 0 0 65 59Allen, Kenderick IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 31 3Allison, Aundrae P P P P P 0 0 0 15 0Berrian, Bernard S S S S 4 4 0 0 62 36Birk, Matt S S S S 4 4 0 0 134 111Booty, John David I I I I 0 0 0 4 0 0Boulware, Michael IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 64 28Burnett, Martail N PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Ciurciu, Vinny P P P I 3 0 0 1 73 5Clark, Chris N PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Cook, Ryan S S S S 4 4 0 0 26 22Daniels, Brian PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Douzable, Leger PS N N N 0 0 0 0 0 0Dugan, Jeff I I I I 0 0 0 4 38 12Edwards, Ray S S S I 3 3 0 1 30 16Evans, Fred P P P P 4 0 0 0 16 0Farwell, Heath IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 39 0Ferguson, Robert P P P P 4 0 0 0 79 34Frampton, Eric P P P P 4 0 0 0 18 0Frerotte, Gus DNP DNP S S 2 2 0 0 138 84Gordon, Charles S P P P 4 1 0 0 27 4Greenway, Chad S S S S 4 4 0 0 20 20Griffin, Cedric S S S S 4 4 0 0 34 27Grigsby, Otis P P P S 4 1 0 0 12 1Guion, Letroy I I I P 1 0 0 3 1 0Henderson, E.J. S S S P 4 3 0 0 79 63Henderson, Erin I I P P 2 0 0 2 2 0Herrera, Anthony S S S S 4 4 0 0 32 32Herron, David P P P S 4 1 0 0 6 1Hicks, Artis S S S S 4 4 0 0 70 53Hicks, Maurice I I P P 2 0 0 2 57 5Hutchinson, Steve S S S S 4 4 0 0 104 104Jackson, Tarvaris S S DNP P 3 2 1 0 19 16Johnson, Jaymar PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Johnson, Marcus P P P P 4 0 0 0 44 20Johnson, Tyrell S S S S 4 4 0 0 4 4Kleinsasser, Jim S P S P 4 2 0 0 121 95Kluwe, Chris P P P P 4 0 0 0 51 0Leber, Ben P S S S 4 3 0 0 92 75Loeffler, Cullen P P P P 4 0 0 0 68 0Longwell, Ryan P P P P 4 0 0 0 180 0Mattran, Tim PS PS N N 0 0 0 0 0 0McCauley, Marcus I I I I 0 0 0 4 16 9McKinnie, Bryant SUS SUS SUS SUS 0 0 0 0 88 87Mills, Garrett P P P P 4 0 0 0 5 0Mitchell, Jayme IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 23 0Peterson, Adrian S S S S 5 5 0 0 18 13Radovich, Drew I I I I 0 0 0 4 0 0Reynaud, Darius PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Rice, Sidney S S DNP P 3 2 0 1 16 6Robison, Brian P P P P 4 0 0 0 20 6Ross, Isaiah N N PS N 0 0 0 0 0 0Sapp, Benny P P P P 4 0 0 0 60 6Sharper, Darren S S S S 4 4 0 0 171 155Shiancoe, Visanthe P S S S 4 3 0 0 84 42Shotwell, Kyle PS N N N 0 0 0 0 0 0Sullivan, John P P P P 4 0 0 0 4 0Tahi, Naufahu P P P S 4 1 0 0 14 1Tapeh, Thomas S P I I 2 1 0 2 41 17Taylor, Chester P P P P 4 0 0 0 95 31Udeze, Kenechi NFI NFI NFI NFI 0 0 0 0 51 47Wade, Bobby P P S S 4 2 0 0 78 32Walker, Marcus PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Williams, Kevin S S S S 4 4 0 0 82 82Williams, Madieu I I I I 0 0 0 4 49 45Williams, Pat S S S S 4 4 0 0 160 117Winfield, Antoine S S S S 4 4 0 0 132 116Wyms, Ellis P P P P 4 0 0 0 83 9Young, Albert PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0

P-played; S-started; DNP-did not play; IR-injured reserve; N-not with club; I-inactive; NFI-non-football illness; PS-Practice Squad; SUS-Reserve/Suspended

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 PARTICIPATION CHARTCareer2008

YEAR DRAFT TRADES FREE AGENCY/WAIVERS1998 C Matt Birk (6)1999 TE Jim Kleinsasser (2)2002 T Bryant McKinnie (1)2003 DT Kevin Williams (1)

LB E.J. Henderson (2)2004 FB Jeff Dugan (7) G Anthony Herrera *

LS Cullen Loeffler *CB Antoine Winfield **

2005 T Marcus Johnson (2) P Chris Kluwe (W-Sea)S Darren Sharper **

DT Pat Williams **2006 LB Chad Greenway (1) G Artis Hicks (Phi) CB Charles Gordon *

CB Cedric Griffin (2a) G Steve Hutchinson **T Ryan Cook (2b) LB Ben Leber **

QB Tarvaris Jackson (2c) K Ryan Longwell **DE Ray Edwards (4) FB Naufahu Tahi (PS-Cin)

RB Chester Taylor **2007 RB Adrian Peterson (1) LB Vinny Ciurciu **

WR Sidney Rice (2) DT Fred Evans **CB Marcus McCauley (3) WR Robert Ferguson **DE Brian Robison (4) S Eric Frampton (W-Det)WR Aundrae Allison (5) DE Otis Grigsby (PS-Car)

LB David Herron *TE Garrett Mills (W-NE)TE Visanthe Shiancoe **WR Bobby Wade **

2008 S Tyrell Johnson (2) DE Jared Allen (KC) S Husain Abdullah *QB John David Booty (5a) WR Bernard Berrian **DT Letroy Guion (5b) QB Gus Frerotte **C John Sullivan (6a) LB Erin Henderson *

RB Maurice Hicks **T Drew Radovich *

CB Benny Sapp **FB Thomas Tapeh **S Madieu Williams **

DT Ellis Wyms **

* ROOKIE FREE AGENT PRIOR TO JOINING VIKINGS** NFL VETERAN OR HAD BEEN IN OTHER NFL CAMPS PRIOR TO JOINING VIKINGS# PLAYER WAS DRAFTED BY THE VIKINGS AND RETURNED VIA TRADE, WAIVERS OR FREE AGENCY

HOW THE 2008 MINNESOTA VIKINGS WERE BUILT

DATE POSITION PLAYER TRANSACTIONSeptember 29 T McKINNIE, Bryant Activated from Reserve/Suspended ListSeptember 23 LB ALEXANDER, Rufus Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 23 G ROSS, Isaiah Released from Practice SquadSeptember 17 G ROSS, Isaiah Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 16 C MATTRAN, Tim Released from Practice SquadSeptember 10 T CLARK, Chris Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 9 DE BURNETT, Martail Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 9 DT DOUZABLE, Leger Released from Practice SquadSeptember 9 LB SHOTWELL, Kyle Released from Practice SquadSeptember 4 LB SHOTWELL, Kyle Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 4 DE BURNETT, Martail Released from Practice SquadSeptember 2 C JONES, Mike Waived/Injury SettlementAugust 30 DE BURNETT, Martail Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 G DANIELS, Brian Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 DT DOUZABLE, Leger Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 WR JOHNSON, Jaymar Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 C MATTRAN, Tim Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 WR REYNAUD, Darius Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 CB WALKER, Marcus Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 RB YOUNG, Albert Signed to Practice SquadAugust 29 LB ALEXANDER, Rufus WaivedAugust 29 QB BOLLINGER, Brooks WaivedAugust 29 S BOULWARE, Michael Placed on Injured ReserveAugust 29 DE BURNETT, Martail WaivedAugust 29 G DANIELS, Brian WaivedAugust 29 DE DOUZABLE, Leger WaivedAugust 29 K HAUSCHKA, Steven WaivedAugust 29 T JOHNSON, Chase WaivedAugust 29 WR JOHNSON, Jaymar WaivedAugust 29 TE JONES, Braden WaivedAugust 29 WR JONES, Nate WaivedAugust 29 LB LEMAN, J WaivedAugust 29 C MATTRAN, Tim WaivedAugust 29 CB McCANN, Dee WaivedAugust 29 C MOZES, Dan WaivedAugust 29 WR NANCE, Martin WaivedAugust 29 DE NORWELL, Chris WaivedAugust 29 WR REYNAUD, Darius WaivedAugust 29 CB SUMRALL, Brandon WaivedAugust 29 CB WALKER, Marcus WaivedAugust 29 RB YOUNG, Albert WaivedAugust 29 T McKINNIE, Bryant Placed on Reserve/SuspendedAugust 25 WR DAVIS, Daniel WaivedAugust 25 T DUMFORD, Sean WaivedAugust 25 T PASTEUR, Brock WaivedAugust 25 LB POPE, Derrick ReleasedAugust 18 DT ALLEN, Kendrick Placed on Injured ReserveAugust 12 LB FARWELL, Heath Placed on Injured ReserveAugust 12 C JONES, Mike Placed on Injured ReserveAugust 12 DE MITCHELL, Jayme Placed on Injured ReserveAugust 11 T DUMFORD, Sean SignedAugust 11 DE NORWELL, Chris SignedAugust 11 T PASTEUR, Brock SignedAugust 11 LB FARWELL, Heath Waived/InjuredAugust 11 G JONES, Mike Waived/InjuredAugust 11 DE MITCHELL, Jayme Waived/InjuredJuly 23 QB BOOTY, John David SignedJuly 23 S JOHNSON, Tyrell Signed

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ROSTER MOVES

July 23 C SULLIVAN, John SignedJuly 22 DT GUION, Letroy SignedJuly 22 WR JOHNSON, Jaymar SignedJuly 1 QB WRIGHT, Kyle WaivedJune 27 DB GRIFFIN, Marcus WaivedJune 27 DB KEY, Travis WaivedJune 24 WR SURRENCY, Justin WaivedJune 24 RB WHITLOCK, Arkee WaivedJune 10 G JONES, Mike SignedJune 10 LB CARTER, Brannon WaivedMay 27 LB CARTER, Brannon SignedMay 27 WR DAVIS, Daniel SignedMay 27 DE JAMES, Erasmus Traded to WashingtonMay 20 WR LITTLE, Brent WaivedMay 2 S ABDULLAH, Husain SignedMay 2 DE BURNETT, Martail SignedMay 2 DE DOUZABLE, Leger SignedMay 2 S GRIFFIN, Marcus SignedMay 2 K HAUSCHKA, Steven SignedMay 2 LB HENDERSON, Erin SignedMay 2 WR JONES, Nate SignedMay 2 CB KEY, Travis SignedMay 2 LB LEMAN, J SignedMay 2 C MATTRAN, Tim SignedMay 2 T RADOVICH, Drew SignedMay 2 WR REYNAUD, Darius SignedMay 2 CB SUMRALL, Brandon SignedMay 2 CB WALKER, Marcus SignedMay 2 QB WRIGHT, Kyle SignedMay 2 RB YOUNG, Albert SignedMay 2 DE UDEZE, Kenechi Placed on Reserve/Non-Football IllnessApril 30 WR FILANI, Joel WaivedApril 30 LB SARTZ, Dallas WaivedApril 23 DE ALLEN, Jared Acquired via Trade (Kansas City)April 8 QB FREROTTE, Gus SignedMarch 25 LB FARWELL, Heath Signed as RFAMarch 25 CB SAPP, Benny Signed as UFA (Kansas City)March 24 WR FERGUSON, Robert SignedMarch 20 DT ALLEN, Kendrick SignedMarch 20 S BOULWARE, Michael Signed as UFA (Houston)March 18 DT WYMS, Ellis Signed as UFA (Seattle)March 17 LB SARTZ, Dallas SignedMarch 14 LB POPE, Derrick Signed as UFA (Miami)March 4 RB HICKS, Maurice Signed as UFA (San Fransisco)March 3 WR BERRIAN, Bernard Signed as UFA (Chicago)March 1 S WILLIAMS, Madieu Signed as UFA (Cincinnati)February 29 FB TAPEH, Thomas Signed as UFA (Philadelphia)February 29 WR WILLIAMSON, Troy Traded to JacksonvilleFebruary 20 S SMITH, Dwight ReleasedJanuary 4 WR LITTLE, Brent SignedJanuary 2 G DANIELS, Brian SignedJanuary 2 WR FILANI, Joel SignedJanuary 2 CB McCANN, Dee SignedJanuary 2 WR NANCE, Martin SignedJanuary 2 WR SURRENCY, Justin SignedJanuary 2 RB WHITLOCK, Arkee Signed

1st Downs Total Offense INTs By Minn. Punts Punt Returns KO Returns Pen Fum Scoring T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG S@GB 21 10 7 4 355 187 33 168 1/10 35 16 1 0 0 0 0 5/43.4 4 13 0 9 0 3 60 22 0 9/24 0/0 1 1 0 1/1 2/2 0IND 16 7 8 1 299 180 23 119 2/10 24 14 0 2 1 1 0 6/43.3 4 42 1 27 0 4 105 37 0 2/5 2/1 0 0 0 0/0 5/6 0CAR 17 5 11 1 305 119 32 186 3/18 28 16 1 0 0 0 0 5/52.6 2 0 3 0 0 2 44 27 0 9/100 1/0 0 1 1 2/2 2/2 0@ TEN 18 4 13 1 333 80 20 253 4/21 44 26 1 0 0 0 0 6/54.0 3 19 2 10 0 5 133 34 0 7/50 4/3 2 0 0 2/2 1/2 0@ NO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Totals 72 26 39 7 1292 566 108 726 10/59 131 72 3 2 1 1 0 22/48.4 13 74 6 27 0 14 342 37 0 27/179 7/4 3 2 1 5/5 10/12 0 T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG S

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY

1st Downs Total Offense INTs By Minn. Punts Punt Returns KO Returns Pen Fum Scoring T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG S@GB 15 8 6 1 317 139 27 178 0/0 22 18 0 1 7 7 0 5/45.2 3 78 0 76 1 4 92 24 0 12/118 2/0 1 1 1 3/3 1/2 0IND 17 2 15 0 321 25 19 296 2/15 42 26 2 0 0 0 0 7/44.0 2 30 1 25 0 4 84 27 0 5/45 0/0 1 1 0 1/1 1/2 0CAR 14 3 9 2 204 47 20 157 5/34 29 17 0 1 19 19 0 5/39.8 5 50 0 19 0 5 146 38 0 12/67 3/2 1 0 0 1/1 1/1 0@ TEN 16 5 11 0 275 76 34 199 0/0 35 18 0 1 11 11 0 6/43.5 4 55 0 20 0 4 120 52 0 4/18 3/1 3 0 0 3/3 3/3 0@ NO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Totals 62 18 41 3 1117 287 100 830 7/49 128 79 2 3 37 1 0 23/43.2 14 213 1 76 1 17 442 52 1 33/248 8/3 6 2 1 8/8 6/8 0 T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG S

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT Total VIKINGS’ FG 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT Total OPP. FG @GB 0 3 3 13 0 19 37, 27 0 10 7 7 0 24 42, 33BIND 6 3 6 0 0 15 45, 27, 53, 46, 28, 48 WL 0 0 7 11 0 18 30WR, 47CAR 0 10 7 3 0 20 28, 32 3 7 0 0 0 10 43@ TEN 0 10 0 7 0 17 42, 48 RU 10 10 3 7 0 30 20, 32, 49@ NO - - - - - - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Totals 6 26 16 23 0 71 13 27 17 25 0 82

GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICSVIKINGS

OPPONENTS

SCORING SUMMARY

9/8 at Green Bay 7-16 43.8%9/14 Indianapolis 2-13 15.4%9/21 Carolina 4-12 33.3%9/28 at Tennessee 7-15 46.7%

9/8 at Green Bay 4-10 40.0% 9/14 Indianapolis 6-15 40.0% 9/21 Carolina 4-12 27.3% 9/28 at Tennessee 6-17 35.3%

#28 Adrian Peterson RB No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB 19 103 5.4 34 1IND 29 160 5.5 29 0CAR 17 77 4.5 14 0@ TEN 18 80 4.4 28t 2@ NO - - - - -DET - - - - -@ CHI - - - - -HOU - - - - -GB - - - - -@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 83 420 5.1 34 3

#84 Aundrae Allison WR No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 1.0 1 0

#7 Tarvaris Jackson QB No Yds Avg Lg TD 9 65 7.2 19 0 2 0 0.0 1 0 DNP 0 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 65 5.9 19 0

#29 Chester Taylor RB No Yds Avg Lg TD 5 19 3.8 9 0 4 18 4.5 7 0 11 44 4.0 10 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 81 3.9 10 0

#12 Gus Frerotte QB No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB DNPIND DNPCAR 4 -2 -0.5 3 0@ TEN 1 0 0.0 0 0@ NO - - - - -DET - - - - -@ CHI - - - - -HOU - - - - -GB - - - - -@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 5 -2 -0.4 3 0

#7 Tarvaris Jackson QB A C Yds Pct. TD Int LG SK/Yd Rating @ GB 35 16 178 45.7 1 1 24 1/10 59.0IND 24 14 130 58.3 0 0 23 2/10 73.3CAR DNP@ TEN 1 1 8 100.0 0 0 8 2/12 100.0@ NO - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - 60 31 316 51.7% 1 1 24 5/32 65.7

#12 Gus Frerotte QB A C Yds Pct. TD Int LG SK/Yd Rating @ GB DNPIND DNPCAR 28 16 204 57.1 1 1 48 3/18 77.1@ TEN 43 25 266 58.1 0 0 28 2/9 66.6@ NO - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - 71 41 470 57.7 1 1 48 5/27 70.7

RUSHING

PASSING

#19 Bobby Wade WR No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB 0 0 0.0 0 0IND 3 42 14.0 22 0CAR 3 35 11.7 15 0@ TEN 7 75 10.7 23 0@ NO - - - - -DET - - - - -@ CHI - - - - -HOU - - - - -GB - - - - -@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 13 152 11.7 23 0

#28 Adrian Peterson RB No Yds Avg Lg TD 1 11 11.0 11 0 4 20 5.0 13 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 4 21 5.3 8 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 52 5.8 13 0

#81 Visanthe Shiancoe TE No Yds Avg Lg TD 3 21 7.0 9 0 1 23 23.0 23 0 2 38 19.0 34t 1 4 47 11.8 22 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 129 12.9 34t 1

#87 Bernard Berrian WR No Yds Avg Lg TD 3 38 12.7 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 79 26.3 48 0 5 78 15.6 28 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 195 17.7 48 0

#29 Chester Taylor RB No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB 3 21 7.0 14 0IND 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0CAR 3 22 7.3 11 0@ TEN 0 0 0.0 0 0@ NO - - - - -DET - - - - -@ CHI - - - - -HOU - - - - -GB - - - - -@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 7 41 5.9 14 0

#19 Sidney Rice WR No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB 2 31 15.5 23t 1IND 0 0 0.0 0 0CAR INACTIVE@ TEN 1 6 6.0 6 0@ NO - - - - -DET - - - - -@ CHI - - - - -HOU - - - - -GB - - - - -@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 3 37 12.3 23t 1

#44 Thomas Tapeh FB No Yds Avg Lg TD 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 INACTIVE INACTIVE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 1.0 1 0

#89 Robert Ferguson WR No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 9 9.0 9 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 9 9.0 9 0

#40 Jim Kleinsasser TE No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 12 12.0 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 15 15.0 15 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 27 13.5 27 0

RECEIVING

#45 Garrett Mills TE No Yds Avg Lg TD 3 49 16.3 23 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 10 10.0 10 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 59 14.8 23 0

#84 Aundrae Allison WR No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 37 18.5 21 0 1 5 5.0 5 0 2 23 11.5 14 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 65 13.0 21 0

#38 Naufahu Tahi FB No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 -2 -1.0 3 0 2 6 3.0 4 0 2 9 4.5 7 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 13 2.2 7 0

#5 Chris Kluwe P No Yds Avg TB I20 LG BL Net @ GB 5 217 43.4 0 2 50 0 27.8IND 6 260 43.3 1 2 56 0 35.0CAR 5 263 52.6 0 2 55 0 42.6@ TEN 6 324 54.0 1 0 57 0 41.5@ NO - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - 22 1064 48.4 2 6 57 0 36.9

#84 Aundrae Allison WR No Yds Avg FC Lg TD @ GB 3 13 4.3 0 9 0IND 1 27 27.0 0 27 0CAR 2 0 0.0 3 0 0@ TEN 0 0 0.0 0 0 0@ NO - - - - - -DET - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - -HOU - - - - - -GB - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - -CHI - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - -ATL - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - 6 40 6.7 3 27 0

#41 Charles Gordon CB No Yds Avg FC Lg TD 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 3 15 5.0 1 9 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 3 19 6.3 2 10 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 34 4.9 3 10 0

#29 Chester Taylor RB No Yds Avg FC Lg TD @ GB 1 21 21.0 0 21 0IND 3 93 31.0 0 37 0CAR 2 44 22.0 0 27 0@ TEN 1 23 23.0 0 23 0@ NO - - - - - -DET - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - -HOU - - - - - -GB - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - -CHI - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - -ATL - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - 7 181 25.9 0 37 0

#43 Maurice Hicks RB No Yds Avg FC Lg TD INACTIVE INACTIVE 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 4 110 27,5 0 34 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 110 27.5 0 34 0

PUNTING

PUNT RETURNS

KICKOFF RETURNS #84 Aundrae Allison WR No Yds Avg FC Lg TD 2 39 19.5 0 22 0 1 12 12.0 0 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 51 17.0 0 22 0

#51 Ben Leber LB No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB 0 0 0.0 0 0IND 0 0 0.0 0 0CAR 1 0 0.0 0 0@ TEN 0 0 0.0 0 0@ NO - - - - -DET - - - - -@ CHI - - - - -HOU - - - - -GB - - - - -@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 1 0 0.0 0 0

#56 E.J. Henderson LB No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 19 19.0 19 1

#56 E.J. Henderson LB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 5 1 6 0 0.0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0IND 7 3 10 1 1.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 1CAR 13 2 15 2 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 1@ TEN 3 2 5 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0/0 0@ NO - - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 28 8 36 3 1.0 3 1 0/0 0/0 2

#52 Chad Greenway LB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 5 1 6 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 7 0 7 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 2 4 6 10 1 1.0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0 9 3 12 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25 10 35 3 1.0 1 1 0/0 0/0 2

#93 Kevin Williams DT U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 7 4 11 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 2 1 3 0 0.0 4 0 0/0 0/0 1 4 2 6 0 2.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 1 4 1 5 1 0.0 5 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 8 25 1 2.0 12 0 0/0 0/0 2

#26 Antoine Winfi eld CB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 5 2 7 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 1/1 2CAR 1 1 2 0 1.0 0 1 1/19 0/0 0@ TEN 3 7 10 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 3@ NO - - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 11 11 22 0 1.0 0 1 1/19 1/1 5

#23 Cedric Griffi n CB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 2 0 2 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 6 2 8 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 2 1 3 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 7 2 9 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 5 22 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1

FUMBLE RETURNS

DEFENSE

#26 Antoine Winfi eld CB No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 19 19.0 19 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 0.0 0 0

#42 Darren Sharper S U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 3 2 5 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 3 2 5 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 4 2 6 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 7 18 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 2

#69 Jared Allen DE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 1 0 1 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 4 3 7 0 1.0 5 0 0/0 0/0 0 4 1 5 0 1.0 3 0 0/0 0/0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 4 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12 4 16 1 2.0 12 0 0/0 0/0 0

#94 Pat Williams DT U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 2 3 5 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 2 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 4 1 5 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 7 15 2 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1

#51 Ben Leber LB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 1 2 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0CAR 1 2 3 0 0.0 0 0 1/0 0/0 0@ TEN 2 3 5 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0@ NO - - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 5 8 13 0 0.0 2 0 1/0 0/0 0

#41 Charles Gordon CB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 1/0 1 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 1 10 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 1/0 1

#90 Fred Evans DT U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 1 0 1 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 0 2 2 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0 0.0 3 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TEN 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ NO - - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 1 0.0 4 0 0/0 0/0 0

#22 Benny Sapp CB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

#73 Otis Grigsby DE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 2 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0

#96 Brian Robison DE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0CAR 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TEN 1 0 1 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0@ NO - - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 2 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0

#78 Matt Birk C U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

#81 Visanthe Shiancoe TE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

DEFENSE #25 Tyrell Johnson S U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 4 0 4 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0CAR 5 3 8 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 000 0@ TEN 2 2 4 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1@ NO - - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 13 5 18 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 2

#91 Ray Edwards DE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 4 0 4 0 0.0 3 0 0/0 0/0 0 3 2 5 1 0.0 5 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 1 INACTIVE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 3 10 1 0.0 9 0 0/0 0/0 1

#29 Chester Taylor RB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0CAR 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TEN 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ NO - - - - - - - - - -DET - - - - - - - - - -@ CHI - - - - - - - - - -HOU - - - - - - - - - -GB - - - - - - - - - -@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

DEFENSE

#26 Antoine Winfi eld CB U A T FF/FR BK @ GB 2 0 2 0/0 0IND 0 1 1 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0/0 0@ TEN 0 0 0 0/0 0@ NO - - - - -DET - - - - -@ CHI - - - - -HOU - - - - -GB - - - - -@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 2 1 3 0/0 0

#58 David Herron LB U A T FF/FR BK 2 0 2 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 0 3 0/0 0

SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES #37 Eric Frampton S U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 2 0 2 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 0 3 0/0 0

#39 Husain Abdullah S U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 2 0 2 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 1 3 0/0 0

#54 Vinny Ciurciu LB U A T FF/FR BK @ GB 0 0 0 0/0 0IND 1 1 2 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0/0 0@ TEN INACTIVE @ NO - - - - -DET - - - - -@ CHI - - - - -HOU - - - - -GB - - - - -@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 1 1 2 0/0 0

#41 Charles Gordon CB U A T FF/FR BK 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0/0 0

#89 Robert Ferguson WR U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0/0 0

#46 Cullen Loeffl er LS U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 2 0/0 0

#28 Adrian Peterson RB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

#97 Ellis Wyms DE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0 3 0 0/0 0/0 0

#45 Garrett Mills TE U A T FF/FR BK @ GB 1 0 1 0/0 0IND 0 0 0 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0/0 0@ TEN 0 0 0 0/0 0@ NO - - - - -DET - - - - -@ CHI - - - - -HOU - - - - -GB - - - - -@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 1 0 1 0/0 0

#25 Tyrell Johnson S U A T FF/FR BK 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 2 0/0 0

SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES #52 Chad Greenway LB U A T FF/FR BK 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 2 0/0 0

#50 Erin Henderson LB U A T FF/FR BK INACTIVE INACTIVE 0 0 0 0/0 0 2 0 2 1/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 1/0 0

#38 Naufahu Tahi FB U A T FF/FR BK @ GB 0 0 0 0/0 0IND 1 0 1 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0/0 0@ TEN 0 1 1 0/0 0@ NO - - - - -DET - - - - -@ CHI - - - - -HOU - - - - -GB - - - - -@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 1 1 2 0/0 0

#23 Cedric Griffi n CB U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 1 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0/0 1

#51 Ben Leber LB U A T FF/FR BK 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0/0 0

#43 Maurice Hicks RB U A T FF/FR BK INACTIVE INACTIVE 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0/0 0

THE LAST TIME 400 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSE By Vikings – 443 yards, vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 Playoffs – 429 yards, vs. New Orleans, 1/6/01 By Opponents – 488 yards, at Green Bay, 11/11/07 Playoffs – 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 500 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSE By Vikings – 528 yards, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – 504 yards, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05 Playoffs – 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 300 YARDS PASSING IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Daunte Culpepper, 300 yards, vs. New Orleans, 9/25/05 Playoffs – Daunte Culpepper, 316 yards, at Philadelphia, 1/16/05 By Opponents – Peyton Manning, 311 yards, vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 Playoffs – Kerry Collins, 381 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 400 YARDS PASSING IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Daunte Culpepper, 404 yards, at Detroit, 12/19/04 Playoffs – Jeff George, 424 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 By Opponents – Matt Leinart, 405 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/26/06 Playoffs – Has never happened 4 TOUCHDOWN PASSES IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Daunte Culpepper, at Green Bay, 11/14/04 Playoffs – Daunte Culpepper, at Green Bay, 1/9/05 By Opponents – Tom Brady, vs. New England, 10/30/06 Playoffs – Kerry Collins (5), at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 100 YARDS RUSHING IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Adrian Peterson, 160 yards, vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 Playoffs – Robert Smith, 140 yards, vs. Dallas, 1/9/00 By Opponents – Ryan Grant, 119 yards, at Green Bay, 11/11/07 Playoffs – Terry Kirby, 120 yards, at San Francisco, 1/3/98 200 YARDS RUSHING IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Adrian Peterson, 296 yards, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Walter Payton, 275 yards, at Chicago, 11/20/77 Playoffs – Has never happened 3 TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Chester Taylor, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Steven Jackson, vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06 Playoffs – Has never happened 100 YARDS RECEIVING IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Troy Williamson, 102 yards, vs. Carolina, 9/17/06 Playoffs – Marcus Robinson, 119 yards, at Philadelphia, 1/16/05 By Opponents – Anthony Gonzalez, 137 yards, vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 Playoffs – Ike Hilliard, 155 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 3 TOUCHDOWN CATCHES IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Marcus Robinson (15, 15, 2), vs. Cleveland, 11/27/05 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Marvin Harrison (4, 15, 18), at Indianapolis, 12/24/00 Playoffs – Has never happened 3 TOUCHDOWNS IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Chester Taylor, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 (3 rushing) Playoffs – Leroy Hoard, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (2 rushing, 1 receiving) By Opponents – Marshall Faulk, at St. Louis, 11/30/03 (3 rushing) Playoffs – Mario Bates, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (3 rushing)

4 TOUCHDOWNS IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Ahmad Rashad, vs. San Francisco, 9/2/79 (4 receiving) Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Steven Jackson, vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06 (3 rushing, 1 receiving) Playoffs – Has never happened 3 INTERCEPTIONS IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Darren Sharper, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Deltha O’Neal, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05 Playoffs – Has never happened PUNT RETURNED FOR TD By Vikings – Mewelde Moore, 71 yards, vs. New England, 10/30/06 Playoffs – Anthony Carter, 84 yards, at New Orleans, 1/3/88 By Opponents – Will Blackmon, 76 yards, at Green Bay, 9/8/08 Playoffs – Golden Richards, 63 yards, at Dallas, 12/30/73 KICKOFF RETURNED FOR TD By Vikings – Aundrae Allison, 104 yards, vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – J.J. Arrington, 99 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/26/06 Playoffs – Tony Horne, 95 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 INTERCEPTION RETURNED FOR TD By Vikings – Kevin Williams, 18 yards, at San Francisco, 12/9/07 Playoffs – Reggie Rutland, 27 yards, at San Francisco, 1/9/88 By Opponents – Ron Bartell, 38 yards, vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06 Playoffs – Ken Norton Jr., 23 yards, at San Francisco, 1/3/98 FUMBLE RETURNED FOR TD By Vikings – Antoine Winfield, 19 yards vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 Playoffs – Nate Wright, 20 yards, vs. St. Louis, 12/21/74 By Opponents – Adrian Wilson, 99 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/26/06 Playoffs – Kevin Miniefield, 48 yards, vs. Chicago, 1/1/95 PUNT BLOCKED By Vikings – Jim Kleinsasser, vs. Chicago, 1/1/06 Playoffs – Scott Studwell, at L.A. Rams, 12/31/78 By Opponents – Jamie Duncan, at St. Louis, 11/30/03 Playoffs – Spencer Tillman, at San Francisco, 1/6/90 PUNT BLOCKED FOR TD By Vikings – Issiac Holt, recovered in end zone, vs. San Francisco, 10/12/86 (Blocked by Gerald Robinson) Playoffs – Terry Brown, recovered in end zone, vs. Pittsburgh 1/12/75 (Blocked by Matt Blair) By Opponents – Tiger Greene, vs. Green Bay, 36 yards,12/2/90 (Blocked by Greene) Playoffs – Doug Rogers recovered blocked kick in end zone, vs. Atlanta, 1/9/83 (Blocked by Paul Davis) PUNT BLOCKED FOR SAFETY By Vikings – Mike Merriweather, vs. L.A. Rams, 11/5/89 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Kevin Miniefield, vs. Chicago, 10/28/96 Playoffs – Has never happened SAFETY SCORED By Vikings – Penalty on Daunte Culpepper enforced in end zone, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07

Playoffs – Ron Jaworski tackled in end zone by Doug Martin and Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81

By Opponents – Penalty on Ryan Cook enforced in end zone, at Denver, 12/30/07 Playoffs – Fran Tarkenton tackled in end zone, vs. Pittsburgh, 1/12/75 FIELD GOAL BLOCKED By Vikings – Cedric Griffin, at Green Bay, 9/8/08 Playoffs – Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81 By Opponents – Julius Peppers, vs. Carolina, 9/17/06 Playoffs – at Green Bay, 1/9/05

BLOCKED FIELD GOAL RETURNED FOR TD By Vikings – Has never happened Playoffs – Bobby Bryant, 90 yards, vs. L.A. Rams, 12/26/76 By Opponents – Patrick Watkins, 68 yards, at Dallas, 10/21/07 Playoffs – Has never happened PAT MISSED (1 pt.) By Vikings – Ryan Longwell, vs. Chicago, 12/17/07 Playoffs – Chuck Nelson, at San Francisco, 1/1/89 By Opponents – Jason Hanson (kick aborted), at Detroit, 12/19/04 Playoffs – Mike Cofer, at San Francisco, 1/6/90 PAT BLOCKED By Vikings – Fernando Smith, at San Francisco, 12/18/95 Playoffs – Carl Eller, at Dallas, 1/1/78 By Opponents – Jared DeVries, vs. Detroit, 10/8/06 Playoffs – Has never happened 50 POINTS SCORED IN GAME By Vikings – Minnesota 50, Jacksonville 10, 12/20/98 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – San Francisco 51, Minnesota 7, 12/8/84 Playoffs – Has never happened 40 POINTS SCORED IN GAME By Vikings – Minnesota 42, Detroit 10, 12/2/07 Playoffs – Minnesota 41, Arizona 21, 1/10/99 By Opponents – St. Louis 41, Minnesota 21, 12/31/06 Playoffs – N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01 SHUTOUT SCORED By Vikings – Minnesota 13, Detroit 0, 12/5/93 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Green Bay 34, Minnesota 0, 11/11/07 Playoffs – N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01 OVERTIME VICTORY By Vikings – Minnesota 16, Carolina 13, 9/17/06 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Denver 22, Minnesota 19, 12/30/07 Playoffs – Atlanta 30, Minnesota 27, 1/17/99 TWO-POINT CONVERSION By Vikings – Tarvaris Jackson run, at Denver, 12/30/07 Playoffs – Leroy Hoard run, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 By Opponents – Dominic Rhodes run, vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 Playoffs – Has never happened

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MISCELLANEOUS STATSFirst Downs and Fourth Down Efficiency•

Red Zone Efficiency• Takeaways And Turnovers •

Scoring Drives• Individual and Team Single-Game Bests•

Week-by-Week Leaders and Week-by-Week Starters• Vikings Record When•

Long Plays• Gameday Inactives•

2008 Game Summaries•

FIRST DOWNS EARNED-REGULAR SEASON Total First Downs (First Downs on Third or Fourth Downs)

One awarded to passer and receiver on passing plays PLAYER RUSHING RECEIVING PASSING TOTAL Gus Frerotte - - 24(10) 24(10) Tarvaris Jackson 5(5) - 15(5) 20(10)

Adrian Peterson 18(2) 1 - 19(2) Bobby Wade - 9(3) - 9(3)

Bernard Berrian - 7(3) - 7(3) Chester Taylor 3(1) 2(1) - 5(2)

Aundrae Allison - 5(4) - 5(4) Garrett Mills - 3(1) - 3(1) Sidney Rice - 2(2) - 2(2) Visanthe Shiancoe - 5(1) - 5(1) Jim Kleinsasser - 2 - 2 Naufahu Tahi - 2 - 2 Robert Ferguson - 1 - 1 TOTAL 26(8) 39(15) 39(15) 104(38)

FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY Game Att. Quarter Result at Green Bay (9/8) 2/2 4 Jackson 23t pass to Rice, TD (4-1, GB 23) 4 Jackson 3 run (4-1, GB 29) vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 0/0 - - vs. Carolina (9/21) 0/1 4 Frerotte -2 kneel (4-11, CAR 14) at Tennessee (9/28) 0/0 - - at New Orleans (10/6) - - - vs. Detroit (10/12) - - - at Chicago (10/19) - - - vs. Houston (11/2) - - - vs. Green Bay (11/9) - - -

at Tampa Bay (11/18) - - - at Jacksonville (11/23) - - - vs. Chicago (11/30) - - - at Detroit (12/7) - - - at Arizona (12/14) - - - vs. Atlanta (12/21) - - - vs. NY Giants (12/30) - - -

RED ZONE EFFICIENCY

AT GREEN BAY (9/8/08) VS. GREEN BAY (11/9/08) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE 0 1 1 1 3 1 2/2 13 OFFENSE DEFENSE 0 2 0 1 3 2 0/1 14 DEFENSE

VS. INDIANAPOLIS (9/14/08) AT TAMPA BAY (11/16/08) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 6 OFFENSE DEFENSE 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 7 DEFENSE

VS. CAROLINA (9/21/08) AT JACKSONVILLE (11/23/08) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE 0 1 0 2 3 0 2 6 OFFENSE DEFENSE 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 7 DEFENSE AT TENNESSEE (9/28/08) VS. CHICAGO (11/30/08) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs

OFFENSE 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 7 OFFENSE DEFENSE 2 2 0 1 5 3 2 27 DEFENSE

AT NEW ORLEANS (10/6/08) AT DETROIT (12/7/08) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs

OFFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE

VS. DETROIT (10/12/08) AT ARIZONA (12/14/08) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs


AT CHICAGO (10/19/08) VS. ATLANTA (12/21/08) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs


VS. HOUSTON (11/2/08) VS. NY GIANTS (12/28/08) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs


KEY Poss. = Possessions TDs = Touchdowns FGs = Field Goals PTs = Points

TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS

TAKEAWAYS 5 Takeaways ( 2 INTs, 3 FR)

2 resulted in 10 Vikings’ points

4 First Half Takeaways (1 INT, 3 FR) 2 resulted in 10 Vikings’ points 2 1st Quarter Takeaways (1 INT, 1 FR) 1 resulted in 3 Vikings’ points 2 2nd Quarter Takeaways (2 FR)

1 resulted in 7 Vikings’ points

1 Second Half Takeaway (1 INT) 0 3rd Quarter Takeaways 1 4th Quarter Takeaway (1 INT) PLUS/MINUS TURNOVER RATIO First Half 4 Takeaways First Quarter 2 Takeaways Second Quarter 2 Takeaways Second Half 1 Takeaway Third Quarter 0 Takeaways Fourth Quarter 1 Takeaway Overtime 0 Takeaways Totals 5 Takeaways

TURNOVERS 7 Turnovers (4 FR, 3 INT)

3 resulted in 21 opponents points 2 inside Vikings’ 20

3 First Half Turnovers (2 FR, 1 INT) 2 resulted in 14 opponents points 1 inside Vikings’ 20

2 1st Quarter Turnovers ( 1 FR, 1 INT) 1 resulted in 7 opponent points

1 2nd Quarter Turnover (1 FR) 1 resulted in 7 opponent points 1 inside Vikings’ 20

4 Second Half Turnovers (2 FR, 2 INT) 1 resulted in 7 opponents pints 1 inside Vikings’ 20

2 3rd Quarter Turnovers (2 FR) 2 4th Quarter Turnovers (2 INT) 1 resulted in 7 opponents points 1 inside Vikings’ 20 3 Turnovers

2 Turnovers 1 Turnover 4 Turnovers 2 Turnovers 2 Turnovers 0 Turnovers

7 Turnovers

-2 Turnover Ratio

TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS BREAKDOWN TAKEAWAYS – Fumble Recoveries and Interceptions DATE OPPONENT TAKEAWAY QTR. YD-LINE RESULT 9/14/08 Indianapolis Interception by Winfield 1 MIN 42 Field Goal 9/14/08 Indianapolis Interception by Gordon 4 IND 47 Missed Field Goal 9/21/08 Carolina Fumble recovery by Leber 1 MIN 48 Punt 9/21/08 Carolina Fumble recovery by Winfield 2 CAR 21 Touchdown 9/28/08 Tennessee Fumble recovery by E.J. Henderson 2 TENN 41 Missed Field Goal TURNOVERS – Fumbles Lost and Had Intercepted

DATE OPPONENT TURNOVER QTR. YD-LINE RESULT 9/8/08 Green Bay Intercepted pass from Jackson 4 GB 39 End of game 9/14/08 Indianapolis Fumble lost by Jackson 3 MIN 33 Missed Field Goal 9/21/08 Carolina Intercepted pass from Frerotte 1 CAR 35 Punt 9/28/08 Tennessee Fumble lost by Tahi 1 MIN 37 Touchdown 9/28/08 Tennessee Fumble lost by Peterson 2 MIN 15 Touchdown 9/28/08 Tennessee Fumble lost by Frerotte 3 TEN 39 Punt 9/28/08 Tennessee Intercepted pass from Frerotte 4 MIN 17 Touchdown

FUMBLES

PLAYER FUMBLES LOST

Tarvaris Jackson 1 1

Naufahu Tahi 1 1

Adrian Peterson 1 1

Gus Frerotte 1 1

Bobby Wade 1 0

TOTAL 5 4

SCORING DRIVES

Poss. Net How Opponent Plays Time Quarter Yards Acquired Scoring Play 9/8 @ Green Bay 6 2:57 2 51 Punt Longwell 37 FG 9/8 @ Green Bay 9 4:08 3 77 Kickoff Longwell 27 FG 9/8 @ Green Bay 15 7:23 4 79 Kickoff Jackson 23 pass to Rice 9/8 @ Green Bay 11 3:24 4 80 Kickoff Peterson 3 run 9/14 vs. Indianapolis 6 2:14 1 31 Interception Longwell 45 FG 9/14 vs. Indianapolis 8 3:56 1 43 Punt Longwell 27 FG 9/14 vs. Indianapolis 3 0:21 2 45 Punt Longwell 53 FG 9/14 vs. Indianapolis 8 4:22 3 34 Kickoff Longwell 46 FG 9/14 vs. Indianapolis 8 3:31 3 36 Punt Longwell 28 FG 9/21 vs. Carolina 15 8:09 2 69 Kickoff Longwell 28 FG 9/21 vs. Carolina 5 2:07 3 80 Kickoff Frerotte 34 pass to Shiancoe 9/21 vs. Carolina 19 11:34 4 75 Punt Longwell 32 FG 9/28 @ Tennessee 10 4:12 2 80 Kickoff Peterson 28 run 9/28 @ Tennessee 11 2:54 2 43 Kickoff Longwell 42 FG 9/28 @ Tennessee 11 4:13 4 79 Punt Peterson 3 run

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME BESTS VVVIIIKKKIIINNNGGGSSS OOOFFFFFFEEENNNSSSEEE RUSHING Yards Rushing .................................. 160...................Adrian Peterson vs. Indianapolis (9/14) Rushing Attempts ............................... 29...................Adrian Peterson vs. Indianapolis (9/14) TDs Rushing ......................................... 2...................Adrian Peterson @ Tennessee (9/28) Longest Rush...................................... 34...................Adrian Peterson @ Green Bay (9/8) Longest TD Rush............................... 28t...................Adrian Peterson @ Tennessee (9/28) PASSING Yards Passing................................... 266...................Gus Frerotte @ Tennessee (9/28) Passing Attempts................................ 43...................Gus Frerotte @ Tennessee (9/28) Passes Completed ............................. 25...................Gus Frerotte @ Tennessee (9/28) TDs Passing ......................................... 1...................Tarvaris Jackson @ Green Bay (9/8) .............................................................. 1...................Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21) Longest Pass...................................... 48...................Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21) Longest TD Pass ............................... 34t...................Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21) RECEIVING Yards Receiving.................................. 79...................Bernard Berrian vs. Carolina (9/21) Receptions............................................ 7...................Bobby Wade @ Tennessee (9/28) Longest Reception.............................. 48...................Bernard Berrian vs. Carolina (9/21) TDs Receiving ...................................... 1...................Sidney Rice @ Green Bay (9/8) .............................................................. 1...................Visanthe Shiancoe vs. Carolina (9/21) VVVIIIKKKIIINNNGGGSSS DDDEEEFFFEEENNNSSSEEE Interceptions ......................................... 1...................Antoine Winfield vs. Indianapolis (9/14) .............................................................. 1...................Charles Gordon vs. Indianapolis (9/14) Longest Interception Return ................. 1...................Antoine Winfield vs. Indianapolis (9/14) Longest Fumble Return ..................... 19t...................Antoine Winfield vs. Carolina (9/21) QB Sacks........................................... 2.0...................Kevin Williams vs. Carolina (9/21) Solo Tackles ....................................... 13...................E.J. Henderson vs. Carolina (9/21) Combined Tackles.............................. 15...................E.J. Henderson vs. Carolina (9/21) VVVIIIKKKIIINNNGGGSSS SSSPPPEEECCCIIIAAALLL TTTEEEAAAMMMSSS Field Goals............................................ 5...................Ryan Longwell vs. Indianapolis (9/14) Longest Field Goal ............................. 53...................Ryan Longwell vs. Indianapolis (9/14) Longest Punt....................................... 57...................Chris Kluwe @ Tennessee (9/28) Longest Punt Return........................... 27...................Aundrae Allison vs. Indianapolis (9/14) Longest Kickoff Return ....................... 37...................Chester Taylor vs. Indianapolis (9/14)

TEAM SINGLE GAME BESTS OOOFFFFFFEEENNNSSSEEE

Points ............................................20 ................. vs. Carolina (9/21) First Downs....................................21 ................. @ Green Bay (9/8) Total Offense...............................355 ................. @ Green Bay (9/8) Net Yards Rushing ......................187 ................. @ Green Bay (9/8) Net Yards Passing.......................253 ................. @ Tennessee (9/28) Rushing Attempts ..........................35 ................. vs. Indianapolis (9/14) Passing Attempts...........................44 ................. @ Tennessee (9/28) Passes Completed ........................25 ................. @ Tennessee (9/28) DDDEEEFFFEEENNNSSSEEE Interceptions....................................2 ................. vs. Indianapolis (9/14) Longest Interception Return ............1 ................. vs. Indianapolis (9/14) Longest Fumble Return ................19t ................. vs. Carolina (9/21) QB Sacks .....................................5.0 ................. vs. Carolina (9/21) Solo Tackles ..................................46 ................. @ Tennessee (9/28) Combined Tackles.........................72 ................. @. Tennessee (9/28)

WEEK BY WEEK LEADERS OPPONENT RUSHES RUSH YDS RECEPT. REC. YDS SACKS TACKLES Mills, 3 Berrian, 3 9/8 Taylor, 3 @ Green Bay Peterson, 19 Peterson, 103 Shiancoe, 3 Mills, 49 None K. Williams, 11 9/14 Allen (1.0) Henderson, 7 vs. Indianapolis Peterson, 29 Peterson, 160 Peterson, 4 Wade, 42 Henderson (1.0) Greenway, 7 Berrian, 3 9/21 Taylor, 3 vs. Carolina Peterson, 17 Peterson, 77 Wade,3 Berrian, 79 K. Williams (2.0) Henderson, 15 9/28 @. Tennessee Peterson, 18 Peterson, 80 Wade, 7 Berrian, 78 None Greenway, 12

WEEK BY WEEK STARTERS

VIKINGS’ OFFENSE Date/Vs. WR/2nd TE LT LG C RG RT TE WR/3rd TE QB RB FB/ 2nd

TE/3rd WR/ 2nd RB

9/9 @ Green Bay

Berrian Hicks Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe Rice Jackson Peterson Tapeh

9/14 vs. Indianapolis

Berrian Hicks Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe Rice Jackson Peterson Kleinsasser

9/21 vs. Carolina

Berrian Hicks Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe Wade Frerotte Peterson Kleinsasser

9/28 @ Tennessee

Berrian Hicks Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe Wade Frerotte Peterson Tahi

VIKINGS’ DEFENSE

Date/Vs. LE LDT RDT RE SLB MLB WLB/3rd CB

LCB RCB FS SS

9/8 @ Green Bay

Edwards P. Williams

K. Williams

Allen Greenway Henderson Gordon Winfield Griffin Johnson Sharper

9/14 vs. Indianapolis

Edwards P. Williams

K. Williams

Allen Greenway Henderson Leber Winfield Griffin Johnson Sharper

9/21 vs. Carolina

Edwards P. Williams

K. Williams

Allen Greenway Henderson Leber Winfield Griffin Johnson Sharper

9/28 @ Tennessee

Grigsby P. Williams

K. Williams

Allen Greenway Herron Leber Winfield Griffin Johnson Sharper

W L W L W L W L W L W L W L W L W L W L W L W LOverall Record 10 6 11 5 5 11 6 10 9 7 8 8 9 7 6 10 8 8 1 3 73 75 15 21

Home 6 2 7 1 5 3 4 4 6 2 5 3 6 2 3 5 5 3 1 1 48 26 9 9Away 4 4 4 4 0 8 2 6 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 0 2 25 49 6 12

By MonthSeptember 1 2 3 0 1 2 0 4 4 0 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 3 1 3 16 18 4 7October 3 2 4 1 2 2 2 1 2 1 3 1 1 3 2 2 1 2 0 0 20 15 3 4November 3 0 4 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 2 4 0 1 3 3 1 0 0 20 16 4 4December 2 2 0 3 1 4 3 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 4 3 2 0 0 15 24 4 6January 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0

vs. AFC 2 2 3 1 1 3 1 3 2 2 3 1 1 3 0 4 2 2 0 0 15 21 2 6East 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 8 0 4Central 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 3 0 0West 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 6 6 2 2North 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0South 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 3 0 2

vs. NFC 8 4 8 4 4 8 5 7 7 5 5 7 8 4 6 6 6 6 0 1 57 52 12 13East 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 3 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 9 9 2 3Central 4 4 5 3 3 5 12 12 0 0West 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 9 9 3 2North 4 2 4 2 3 3 5 1 2 4 3 3 0 1 21 16 5 8South 1 3 1 0 1 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 7 6 3 0

Playing ConditionsOn Grass 2 3 2 2 0 5 0 4 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 5 2 2 0 2 10 33 3 9On Artificial Turf 8 3 9 3 5 6 6 6 8 3 7 4 8 5 5 5 6 6 1 1 63 42 12 12Outdoors 3 3 3 2 0 6 0 6 1 4 1 4 2 4 2 5 3 4 0 2 15 40 5 11Indoors 7 3 8 3 5 5 6 4 8 3 7 4 7 3 4 5 5 4 1 1 58 35 10 10

0 0 0 0Win Opening Coin Toss 5 3 5 2 4 3 3 6 6 3 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 0 1 36 33 7 9Lose Opening Coin Toss 5 3 6 3 1 8 3 4 3 4 5 4 6 4 2 6 5 4 1 2 37 42 8 12Win OT Coin Toss 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 3 0 2Lose OT Coin Toss 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0

Scoring First 5 2 7 1 3 4 2 5 7 1 3 3 5 3 5 5 5 2 0 2 42 28 10 9Opponent Scores First 5 4 4 4 2 7 4 5 2 6 5 5 4 4 1 5 3 6 1 1 31 47 5 12Leading at the Half 6 2 8 1 5 1 4 4 8 0 6 1 7 1 2 1 4 2 0 1 50 14 6 4Tied at the Half 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 6 2 4 0Trailing at the Half 4 3 2 4 0 10 2 5 1 7 1 7 2 6 3 9 2 6 0 2 17 59 5 17

Leading After 3 Qtrs 8 0 9 0 4 2 5 3 8 1 7 0 7 1 3 1 7 1 1 1 59 10 11 3Tied after 3 Qtrs 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 7 1 1Trailing after 3 Qtrs 1 4 2 4 1 8 1 5 1 5 1 8 1 6 2 8 1 7 0 2 11 57 3 17

In Overtime 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 5 1 2

Outcomes of 7 pts or less 6 6 6 2 2 4 4 8 1 3 5 5 4 1 3 6 3 5 0 2 34 42 6 13Outcomes of 3 pts or less 3 4 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 2 4 3 0 2 2 1 3 0 1 15 18 3 6

Vikings Outgain Opposition 3 1 5 1 4 5 6 2 7 5 5 4 6 0 5 5 5 1 1 2 47 26 11 8Vikings Out-Rush Opposition 5 2 8 1 3 3 6 8 7 4 4 2 5 0 5 6 7 6 1 3 51 35 13 15Vikings Out-Pass Opposition 3 2 5 3 3 6 4 3 7 6 5 5 4 3 2 3 1 0 1 1 35 32 4 4

+ Turnover Margin 5 0 4 0 3 1 2 1 8 0 3 3 6 2 4 2 4 0 0 1 39 10 8 3- Turnover Margin 3 6 2 3 1 9 1 8 0 6 2 4 1 4 0 6 2 4 0 2 12 52 2 12Even Turnover Margin 2 0 5 2 1 1 3 1 1 0 3 1 2 1 2 2 2 4 1 0 22 12 5 6Vikings have 3+ Turnovers 3 5 1 2 1 5 2 8 1 2 0 2 0 4 1 4 2 3 0 1 11 36 3 8Opponent has 3+ Turnovers 4 1 2 0 0 0 3 1 8 0 2 0 5 1 4 2 3 1 0 0 31 6 7 3

With 100-yard Rusher 3 2 7 1 1 1 2 4 3 1 2 0 3 0 5 0 6 2 0 2 32 13 11 4Vikings Rush For 100+ Yards 7 2 1 3 3 4 6 9 8 6 6 4 7 0 5 3 8 6 1 2 52 39 14 11With 300-yard Passer 2 1 3 2 2 1 2 0 0 3 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 9 0 0Vikings Pass For 200+ Yards 8 5 6 4 2 5 6 7 7 5 7 7 5 5 4 6 3 2 1 2 49 48 8 10With 100-yard Receiver 8 4 8 3 3 2 5 2 5 4 4 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 34 18 1 0

Opponent 100-yard Rusher 1 0 2 3 1 9 0 4 1 4 3 5 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 8 29 0 2Opponent Rush For 100+ Yards 3 5 7 3 3 8 0 6 4 4 5 7 5 5 2 1 0 4 0 1 29 44 2 6Opponent 300-yard Passer 2 1 0 1 3 0 1 4 1 1 3 2 1 2 1 3 2 3 0 1 14 18 3 7Opponent Pass For 200+ Yards 3 2 7 5 4 7 5 8 7 4 6 7 5 4 5 7 5 8 0 1 47 53 10 16Opponent 100-yard Receiver 3 0 4 4 2 1 2 7 1 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 0 4 0 1 21 27 3 8

2006 UCTotal

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 STATS PACKVIKINGS REGULAR SEASON RECORD WHEN …

2007 20081999 2000 2001 2003 2004 20052002

LONG PLAYS

RUSHES OF 15+ YARDS 34 .......Adrian Peterson @ Green Bay (9/8)

29 .......Adrian Peterson vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 28t ......Adrian Peterson @ Tennessee (9/28) 23 .......Adrian Peterson vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 21 .......Adrian Peterson @ Tennessee (9/28)

CATCHES OF 20+ YARDS 48 .......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21) 34t ......Visanthe Shiancoe from Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21) 28 .......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte @ Tennessee (9/28) 24 .......Bernard Berrian from Tarvaris Jackson @ Green Bay (9/8) 23 .......Bobby Wade from Gus Frerotte @ Tennessee (9/28) 23 .......Garrett Mills from Tarvaris Jackson @ Green Bay (9/8) 23t ......Sidney Rice from Tarvaris Jackson @ Green Bay (9/8) 23 ......Visanthe Shiancoe from Tarvaris Jackson vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 22 .......Visanthe Shiancoe from Gus Frerotte @ Tennessee (9/28) 22 .......Bobby Wade from Tarvaris Jackson vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 22 .......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21)

PASSES OF 20+ YARDS 48 .......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian vs. Carolina (9/21) 34t ......Gus Frerotte to Visanthe Shiancoe vs. Carolina (9/21) 28 .......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian @ Tennessee (9/28) 24 .......Tarvaris Jackson to Bernard Berrian at Green Bay (9/8) 23 .......Gus Frerotte to Bobby Wade @ Tennessee (9/28) 23 .......Tarvaris Jackson to Garrett Mills @ Green Bay (9/8)

23t......Tarvaris Jackson to Sidney Rice @ Green Bay (9/8) 23 .......Tarvaris Jackson to Visanthe Shiancoe vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 22 .......Tarvaris Jackson to Bobby Wade vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 22 .......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian vs. Carolina (9/21) 22 .......Gus Frerotte to Visanthe Shiancoe @ Tennessee (9/28)

INTERCEPTION RETURNS OF 10+ YARDS None KICKOFF RETURNS OF 35+ YARDS 37 .......Chester Taylor vs. Indianapolis (9/14)

PUNT RETURNS OF 20+ YARDS 27 .......Aundrae Allison vs. Indianapolis (9/14)

LONG FIELD GOALS OF 40+ YARDS 53 .......Ryan Longwell vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 46 .......Ryan Longwell vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 45 .......Ryan Longwell vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 42 .......Ryan Longwell @ Tennessee (9/18)

LONG TOUCHDOWNS OF 15+ YARDS 34t .... Visanthe Shiancoe reception from Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21) 28t .... Adrian Peterson rush @ Tennessee (9/28) 23t .... Sidney Rice reception from Tarvaris Jackson @ Green Bay (9/8)

GAMEDAY INACTIVES @ Green Bay (9/8) QB 4 J. Booty, S 20 M. Williams, CB 21 M. McCauley, RB 43 M. Hicks, LB

50 E. Henderson, T 60 D. Radovich, FB 83 J. Dugan, DT 98 L. Guion vs. Indianapolis (9/14) QB 4 J. Booty, S 20 M. Williams, CB 21 M. McCauley, RB 43 M. Hicks, LB

50 E. Henderson, T 60 D. Radovich, FB 83 J. Dugan, DT 98 L. Guion vs. Carolina (9/21) QB 4 J. Booty, WR 18 S. Rice, S 20 M. Williams, CB 21 M. McCauley, FB

44 T. Tapeh, T 60 D. Radovich, FB 83 J. Dugan, DT 98 L. Guion

@ Tennessee (9/28) QB 4 J. Booty, S 20 M. Williams, CB 21 M. McCauley, FB 44 T. Tapeh, LB 54 V. Ciurciu, T 60 D. Radovich, FB 83 J. Dugan, DE 91 R. Edwards

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 1

PACKERS 24, VIKINGS 19 Lambeau Field, September 8, 2008

Attendance – 71,004 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Minnesota ..................0 3 3 13 - 19 Green Bay ..................0 10 7 7 - 24

Vikings – R. Longwell 37 yd. Field Goal) (2nd – 13:35) Packers– K. Hall 1 yd. pass from A. Rodgers (M. Crosby kick) (2nd – 10:07) Packers– M. Crosby 42 yd. Field Goal (2nd – 3:21) Vikings– R. Longwell 27 yd. Field Goal (3rd – 10:52) Packers– W. Blackmon 76 yd. punt return (M. Crosby kick) (3rd – 6:35) Vikings– S. Rice 23 yd. pass from T. Jackson (pass failed) (4th – 14:12) Packers– A. Rodgers 1 yd. run (M. Crosby kick) (4th – 6:03) Vikings– A. Peterson 3 yd. run (R. Longwell kick) (4th – 2:39)

Vikings Packers First Downs ..................................... 21 15 Rushes/Yards.................................. 33/187 27/139 Passing Yards ................................. 168 178 Punt Return Yards........................... 4/13 4/92 KO Return Yards............................. 3/60 4/92 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 35-16-1 22-18-0 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 1/10 0/0 Punts............................................... 5/43.4 5/45.2 Fumbles/Lost................................... 1/0 2/0 Penalties/Yards............................... 9/42 12/118 Possession Time............................. 32:01 27:59

Passing Vikings – Jackson 16-35-168, 45.7%, 1 TD, 1 INT – 59 rating.

Packers – Rodgers 18-22-178, 56.5%, 1 TD, 0 INT – 81.8 rating.

Rushing Vikings – Peterson 19-103, Jackson 9-65, Taylor 5-19. Packers – Grant 12-92, Rodgers 8-35, Jackson 7-12. Receiving Vikings – Mills 3-49, Berrian 3-38, Taylor 3-21, Shiancoe 3-21, Rice 2-31, Peterson 1-11, Tapeh 1-7. Packers – Jennings 5-91, Driver 4-38, Jackson 3-18, Lee 3-10, Martin 1-13, Humphrey 1-7, Hall 1-1.

Sacks Vikings – None. Packers – Kampman 1.0 (10 yards).

Tackles Vikings – K. Williams 7-4-11, A. Winfield 5-2-7, C. Greenway 5-1-6, E. J. Henderson 5-1-6, P. Williams 2-3-5.

Packers – A. Hawk 7-3-10, N. Barnett 8-0-8, B. Poppinga 5-1-6, A. Kampman 4-1-5.

Interceptions Vikings – None. Packers – Bigby.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Adrian Peterson becomes only

the fifth Vikings Player to gain 100 yards rushing in a Monday night game. He joins Chuck Foreman, Robert Smith, Mewelde Moore and Ted Brown.

Adrian Peterson ties Bill Brown

for most 100-yard games in a season opener with two. He also joins Robert Smith, who is third on the list.

Adrian Peterson’s 34-yard run in

the first quarter is the second longest in team history on a Monday night game. He trails only Darrin Nelson, who did it against Denver in 1987.

Cedric Griffin becomes only the

fourth player in team history to block a field goal in a season opener. He joins Carl Eller, Mark Mullaney and Tim Irwin.


VIKINGS 15, COLTS 18 HHH Metrodome, September 14, 2008 Attendance – 63,585

1 2 3 4 OT Total

Indianapolis ...............0 0 7 11 - 18 Minnesota ..................6 3 6 0 - 15

Vikings– R .Longwell 45 yd. Field Goal (1st– 10:10) Vikings– R. Longwell 27 yd. Field Goal (1st–0:09) Vikings– R. Longwell 53 yd. Field Goal (2nd–0:00) Vikings– R. Longwell 46 yd. Field Goal (3rd–10:38) Vikings– R. Longwell 28 yd. Field Goal (3rd– 4:09) Colts–J. Addai 1 yd. run (A. Vinatieri kick) (3rd–1:24) Colts–R. Wayne 32 yd. pass from P. Manning (D. Rhodes run) (4th– 5:54) Colts–A. Vinatieri 47 yd. Field Goal (4th–0:03)

Colts Vikings First Downs ..................................... 17 16 Rushes/Yards.................................. 19/25 36/181 Passing Yards ................................. 311 130 Punt Return Yards........................... 2/30 4/42 KO Return Yards............................. 4/84 5/105 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 42-26-2 24-14-0 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 2/15 2/10 Punts............................................... 7/44 6/43.3 Fumbles/Lost................................... 0/0 2/1 Penalties/Yards............................... 5/45 2/5 Possession Time............................. 27:26 32:34

Passing Colts – Manning 26-42-311, 62%, 1 TD, 2 INT – 72.6 rating.

Vikings– Jackson 14-24-130, 58%, 0 TD, 0 INT – 73.3 rating.

Rushing Colts – Addai 15-20, Rhodes 2-5, Manning 2-0. Vikings – Peterson 29-160, Taylor 4-18, Jackson 2-0, Allison 1-1. Receiving Colts – Gonzalez 9-137, Wayne 5-93, Santi 5-29, Robinson 2-15, Addai 2-13, Rhodes 2-8, Harrison 1-16. Vikings – Peterson 4-20, Wade 3-42, Allison 2-37, Tahi 2-(-2), Shiancoe 1-23, Kleinsasser 1-12, 1- (-2).

Sacks Colts – Reid 1.0 (5 yards), Jennings 1.0 (1 yard), Freeney 1.0 (5 yards). Vikings – Allen 1.0 (5 yards), Henderson 1.0 (10 yards).

Tackles Colts – F. Keiaho 6-3-9, G. Brackett 5-4-9, K. Hayden 5-2-7, A. Bethea 5-1-6. Vikings – E. J. Henderson 7-3-10, C. Griffin 6-2-8, J. Allen 4-3-7, C. Greenway 7-0-7, R. Edwards 3-2-5, D. Sharper 3-2-5.

Interceptions Colts – None Vikings – Winfield, Gordon.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS

Adrian Peterson sets a team

record for most first-quarter rushing yards with 72. He surpasses Chester Taylor’s 2006 mark of 66. Peterson holds the team record for most yards in a quarter when he gained 146 in the fourth quarter last season against San Diego.

Adrian Peterson sets a new team

record for most 100-yard rushing games in first two seasons with 8. He joins Michael Bennett, Chester Taylor, Mewelde Moore and Chuck Foreman.

Ryan Longwell ties his career

mark of 5 field goals made in one game. He last did it on 9/24/00 vs. Arizona as a member of the Green Bay Packers.

Ryan Longwell’s 53-yard field goal

ranks tied for fourth all-time in Vikings history. He is also second on the list, where he made a 55-yard field goal against Chicago on 10/14/07.


VIKINGS 20, PANTHERS 10 HHH Metrodome, September 21, 2008 Attendance – 62,628

1 2 3 4 OT Total Carolina......................3 7 0 0 - 10 Minnesota ..................0 10 7 3 - 20

Panthers–J. Kasay 43 yd. Field Goal (1st– 12:53) Panthers– J. Stewart 2 yd. run (J. Kasay kick) (2nd–9:55) Vikings– R. Longwell 28 yd. Field Goal (2nd–1:46) Vikings– A. Winfield 19 yd. fumble return (R. Longwell kick) (2nd–1:04) Vikings– V. Shiancoe 34 yd. pass from G. Frerotte (R. Longwell kick) (3rd–12:53) Vikings–R. Longwell 32 yd. Field Goal (4th–9:07)

Panthers Vikings First Downs ..................................... 14 17 Rushes/Yards.................................. 20/47 32/119 Passing Yards ................................. 191 204 Punt Return Yards........................... 5/50 2/0 KO Return Yards............................. 5/146 2/44 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 29-17-0 28-16-1 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 5/34 3/18 Punts............................................... 5/39.8 5/52.6 Fumbles/Lost................................... 3/2 1/0 Penalties/Yards............................... 12/67 9/100 Possession Time............................. 25:42 34:18

Passing Panthers– Delhomme 17-29-191, 59%, 0 TD, 0 INT – 78.4 rating.

Vikings– Frerotte 16-28-204, 57%, 1TD, 1 INT – 77.1 rating.

Rushing Panthers – Williams 10-27, Stewart 7-15, Hoover 1-3, Goings 1-2, Delhomme 1-0. Vikings – Peterson 17-77, Taylor 11-44, Frerotte 4-(-2). Receiving Panthers – Smith 4-70, Muhammad 3-25, King 3-22, Hackett 2-37, Rosario 2-18, Williams 2-17, Goings 1-2. Vikings – Berrian 3-79, Wade 3-35, Taylor 3-22, Shiancoe 2-38, Tahi 2-6, Mills 1-10, Ferguson 1-9, Allison 1-5

Sacks Panthers – Godfrey 1.0 (8 yards), Peppers 1.0 (8 yards), Brayton 0.5 (1 yard), Johnson 0.5 (1 yard). Vikings – K Williams 2.0 (13 yards), Greenway 1.0 (2 yards), Allen 1.0 (9 yards), Winfield 1.0 (10 yards).

Tackles Panthers – T. Davis 5-3-8, J. Beason 5-2-7, C. Godfrey 4-2-6, T. Brayton 4-1-5. Vikings – Henderson 13-2-15, Greenway 6-4-10, Johnson 5-3-8, K. Williams 4-2-6, Allen 4-1-5.

Interceptions Panthers – Gamble. Vikings – None.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS

Antoine Winfield had four defensive

statistics on the same play Sunday. He had a sack, a forced fumble, an opponent fumble recovery and a fumble return for a touchdown. This is only the third time in team history a player has achieved that. He joins Al Noga and Carl Eller on that list.

Ryan Longwell tied a team record

for most consecutive field goals made less than 40 yards with his two Sunday. He is tied with Fuad Reviez.

Gus Frerotte made his first start as

a Viking since 2003.

Gus Frerotte becomes only fourth quarterback in team history to win his first three starts in team history. He joins Daunte Culpepper, Jeff George and Bob Lee.

Chad Greenway recorded his first

career sack when he brought down Jake Delhomme in the third quarter

Kevin Williams recorded the sixth

multi-sack game of his career.


TITANS 30, VIKINGS 17 LP Field, September 28, 2008

Attendance – 69,143 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Minnesota ..................0 10 0 7 - 17 Tennessee .................10 10 3 7 - 30

Titans– R. Bironas 20 yd. Field Goal (1st – 10:04) Titans– C. Johnson 1 yd. run (R. Bironas kick)) (1st – 4:05) Vikings– A. Peterson 28 yd. run (R. Longwell kick) (2nd – 14:53) Titans– R. Bironas 32 yd. Field Goal (2nd– 10:19) Titans– L. White 1 yd. run (R. Bironas kick) (2nd– 3:42) Vikings– R. Longwell 42 yd. Field Goal (2nd – 0:48) Titans–R. Bironas 49 yd. Field Goal (3rd – 6:54) Vikings– A. Peterson 3 yd. run (R. Longwell kick) (4th – 6:00) Titans– C. Johnson 6 yd. run (R. Bironas kick) (4th –3:40)

Vikings Titans First Downs ..................................... 18 16 Rushes/Yards.................................. 20/80 34/76 Passing Yards ................................. 274 199 Punt Return Yards........................... 3/19 4/55 KO Return Yards............................. 5/133 4/120 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 44-26-1 35-18-0 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 4/12 0/0 Punts............................................... 6/54 6/43.5 Fumbles/Lost................................... 4/3 3/1 Penalties/Yards............................... 7/50 4/18 Possession Time............................. 28:57 31:03

Passing Vikings – Frerotte 25-43-266, 58%, 0 TD, 1 INT – 66.6 rating. Jackson 1-1-8, 100%, 0 TD, 0 INT –100.0 rating.

Titans – Collins 18-35-199, 51%, 0 TD, 0 INT – 68.6 rating.

Rushing Vikings – Peterson 18-80, Taylor 1-0, Frerotte 1-0. Titans – Johnson 17-61, White 11-13, Collins 2-6. Receiving Vikings – Wade 7-75, Berrian 5-78, Shiancoe 4-47, Peterson 4-21, Allison 2-23, Tahi 2-9, Kleinsasser 2-15, Rice 1-6. Titans – Gage 5-92, McCareins 3-37, Jones 3-34, Scaife 3-17, Johnson 3-14, Hall 1-5.

Sacks Vikings – None. Titans – Haynesworth 2.0 (11 yards), Brown 1.5 (7 yards), Vanden Bosch .5 (3 yards).

Tackles Vikings – Greenway 9-3-12, Winfield 3-7-10, Griffin 7-2-9, Sharper 4-2-6.

Titans – Finnegan 6-1-7, Fuller 6-1-7, Hope 6-0-6, Harper 5-1-6.

Interceptions Vikings – None. Titans – Harper.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Adrian Peterson’s 80 yards

rushing gives him 420 for the month of September. That mark establishes a new team record. He surpasses Herschel Walker’s 1991 total of 401.

Peterson set a team record for

most rushing touchdowns in a Viking’s first 2 seasons. His 2 vs. the Titans Sunday gives him 15. He moved ahead of Chester Taylor and Chuck Foreman, who are tied with 13.

Chris Kluwe set a team record

by having 6 punts of 50 or more yards in a game. He broke the old mark of 5, shared by Harry Newsome and Greg Coleman.

Bobby Wade had a career-high

7 receptions Sunday. His previous best was 6 vs. the New York Giants in 2006 and Chicago Bears in 2007

Otis Grigsby made his first

career NFL start Sunday. He started at LE.

Sunday was the first game the

Vikings have ever played at LP Field.

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VIKINGS ACTIVE SCORING CHART

MINNESOTA VIKINGS CAREER SCORING

PLAYER TDs PA RU REC INT KR PR FUM BL-FG BL-PT PAT RU-2pt PA-2pt FG S PTS

Allison 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - 6 Dugan 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 6

Edwards 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - 6 Ferguson 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Frerotte 8 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 48

Greenway 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 6 Griffin 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - 6

Henderson 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 6 Jackson 16 12 4 - - - - - - - - 2 - - - 100

Kleinsasser 7 - 1 6 - - - - - - - - - - - 42 Leber 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - 6

Longwell 1 1 - - - - - - - - 72 - - 51 - 225 Peterson 16 - 15 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 96

Rice 5 - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - 30 Sharper 4 - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - 24

Shiancoe 2 - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 12 Taylor 13 - 13 - - - - - - - - - - - - 78 Wade 5 - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - 30

K. Williams 4 - - - 2 - - 2 - - - - - - - 24 Winfield 3 - - - 2 - - 1 - - - - - - - 18

NFL CAREER SCORING

PLAYER TDs PA RU REC INT KR PR FUM BL-FG BL-PT PAT RU-2pt PA-2pt FG S PTS Allen 2 - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - 12

Allison 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - 6 Berrian 15 - - 15 - - - - - - - - - - - 90

Boulware 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 6 Dugan 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 6

Edwards 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - 6 Ferguson 15 - - 15 - - - - - - - - - - - 90 Frerotte 109 104 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - 654

Greenway 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 6 Griffin 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - 6

Henderson 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 6 M. Hicks 7 - 6 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 42 Jackson 16 12 4 - - - - - - - - 2 - - - 100

Kleinsasser 7 - 1 6 - - - - - - - - - - - 42 Leber 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - 6

Longwell 1 1 - - - - - - - - 468 - - 296 - 1344 Peterson 16 - 15 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 96

Rice 5 - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - 30 Sharper 10 - - - 8 - - 2 - - - - - - - 60

Shiancoe 5 - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - 30 Tapeh 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Taylor 20 - 17 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 120 Wade 6 - - 5 - 1 - - - - - - - - - 36

K. Williams 4 - - - 2 - - 2 - - - - - - - 24 M. Williams 2 - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - 6 P. Williams 2 - - - 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - 6

Winfield 3 - - - 2 - - 1 - - - - - - - 18

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UPDATED PLAYER BIOSIncludes Updated Career Statistics•

VIKINGS 2008 PLAYERS - UPDATED BIOS #4 JOHN DAVID BOOTY, QB, ROOKIE, USC

2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS:

SERVICE: 0 GAMES/ 0 STARTS • Takes over as Vikings 3rd QB in his rookie season. • Saw action in the preseason with the Vikings 2nd and 3rd units. • Brother, Josh, was a QB with the Cleveland Browns from 2001-03. • Enjoyed standout USC career where he left ranked 4th in school history with 55 TD passes and 5th in career

passing yards with 6,125. • Posted a 20-3 record as a USC starter and left as the Rose Bowl career leader in passing TDs. • Played in Rose Bowls against Michigan and vs. Illinois in his final collegiate game. • Began playing varsity football as a 7th-grader. • Holds degree in sociology from USC.

#5 CHRIS KLUWE, P, 4TH YEAR, UCLA

2008 SEASON: 22 punts, 1064 yards, 48.4 avg., 36.9 net, 2 TB, 6 inside the 20, 57 long 2008 HIGHS:

57 ........Long Punt......................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 6 ..........Punts .............................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08; @ Tennessee, 9/28/08 54.0 .....Gross Avg. ....................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 42.6 .....Net Avg. ........................vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 2 ..........Inside the 20..................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08; vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08; vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 1 ..........Touchback.....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 ; @ Tennessee, 9/28/08 SERVICE: 51 CAREER GAMES; 51 GAMES AS A VIKING KLUWE’S CAREER STATS

PUNTING PUNTS YDS GR. AVG TBs IN 20 LG BLKS 267 11,749 44.0 24 85 70 0 PASSING: 1-of-1, 27 yards, 27 long, 118.8 rating

• Is tied for 4th in the NFL with a gross punting average of 48.4 yards. • Set Vikings record with 6 punts of 50+ yards @ Tennessee (9/28) and tied for the 4th-best gross average

in a game in team history with a 54.0 mark. • Ranks tied for 2nd in the NFL with 12 punts of 50+ yards through 4 games in 2008. • His 12 punts of 50+ yards in 2008 gives him 41 for his career and a healthy start at breaking his own

team record of 29 punts of 50+ in a season he set in 2007. • Had best season of his career in 2007 with a 44.7 gross average and 37.0 net average. • Set Vikings record with 34 punts inside the 20 in 2007, breaking the old mark of 28 he tied in 2006. • Is closing in on the Vikings record for most career punts without a block held by Bobby Walden (258). • Ended 2007 ranked 3rd in the NFL with 34 punts inside the 20. • Set a Vikings record with 25 punts of 50+ yards, breaking the old mark of 22 he shared with Mitch Berger. • Joined Seattle as an undrafted rookie and spent the preseason with the club. • Played at UCLA when Vikings RB coach Eric Bieniemy was on the Bruins staff. • An avid video gamer, has turned his prowess on Guitar Hero into a charity money maker for local groups. • Regular guest on KFAN Radio’s Video Games Weekly show. • Married, wife’s name is Isabel, couple has 1st child in summer 2008

#7 TARVARIS JACKSON, QB, 3RD YEAR, ALABAMA STATE 2008 SEASON: 31-of-60, 316 yards, 51.7%, 1 TD, 1 INT, 5/32 sacks, 24 long, 65.7 rating 10 carries, 66 yards, 6.6 avg., 19 long, 0 TDs 2008 HIGHS: 35 ........Attempts ........................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 16 ........Completions ..................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 58.3 .....Completion %................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08

178 ......Passing Yards...............@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 73.3 .....Passer Rating................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 1 ..........Passing TDs..................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 1 ..........Interception ...................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 24 ........Long Pass .....................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 9 ..........Rushing Attempts..........@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 65 ........Rushing Yards ..............@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 19 ........Long Rush.....................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 ............Rushing TDs ................. JACKSON’S CAREER STATS SERVICE: 19 GAMES/ 16 STARTS PASSING ATT. COMP. % YDS Lg TDs INTs SACKS RATING 435 249 57.2 2,702 71 12 17 32/137 68.5 RUSHING ATT. YARDS Lg TDs 79 403 32 4

• Entered game in final Vikings series @ Tennessee (9/28/08) after Gus Frerotte left the game with a hand injury. • Did not play as backup to Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21/08). • Threw 1st TD pass of 2008 season to Sidney Rice on a 4th-and-1 play at Green Bay (9/8/08) and ran for career-

high 65 yards on 9 carries. • Had an 8-4 mark in his 12 starts in 2007 with wins in the opener vs. Atlanta (9/9), at Chicago (10/14), vs. San

Diego (11/4), vs. Oakland (11/18), at NY Giants (11/25), vs. Detroit (12/2), at San Francisco (12/9) and vs. Chicago (12/17).

• Of his 4 losses on the 2007 season, 2 came in overtime games, including game at Detroit (9/16) he did not finish after being forced from the game with a groin injury.

• Started 1st game of his career @ Green Bay (12/21/06), becoming only the 3rd Vikings rookie QB to start a game- joining Fran Tarkenton in 1961 and Tommy Kramer in 1977. Tarkenton and Jackson were the only QBs to start multiple games as a rookie.

• Selected by the Vikings in the 2nd round of the 2006 NFL Draft, #64 overall. • The Vikings traded a pair of 3rd-round picks to Pittsburgh in order to move up into the 2nd round and select

Jackson, the 5th QB drafted in 2006. • Strong-armed and accurate collegiate passer, completed 60.9% of his passes as a senior and threw 29 TDs to

only 5 INTs in his final campaign. • Coached in college by former NFL WR Reggie Barlow, a Super Bowl winner in Tampa Bay. • Transferred to Alabama State from Arkansas where he had battled with Jacksonville Jaguars WR Matt Jones

for playing time at QB with the Razorbacks. • Son, Tarvaris, was born in September 2007.

#8 RYAN LONGWELL, K, 12TH YEAR, CALIFORNIA 2008 SEASON: 10-12 FGs, 5-5 PATs, 35 points 2008 HIGHS: 53 ........Long FG ........................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 5 ..........FGs Made .....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 6 ..........FG Attempts .................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 2 ..........PATs .............................vs. Carolina, 9/21/08; @ Tennessee, 9/28/08 2 ..........Pat attempts ..................vs. Carolina, 9/21/08; 15 ........Points ............................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28/08 LONGWELL’S CAREER STATS SERVICE: 180 GAMES KICKING: 277-of-338 FGs, 81.9%, 447-of-452 XP, 1,278 points FGs: 1-19 yds (8-8), 20-29 yds (73-78), 30-39 yds (103-116), 40-49 yds (78-107), 50+ yds (15-29) PUNTING: 5 punts, 134 yards, 26.8 avg., 30 long, 3 inside 20 PASSING: 1-of-1, 16 yards, 16t long, 1 TD, 158.3 rating

LONGWELL’S VIKINGS STATS SERVICE: 36 GAMES KICKING: 51-of-61 FGs, 83.6%, 71-of-73 XP, 224 points FGs: 1-19 yds (2-2), 20-29 yds (14-14), 30-39 yds (16-16), 40-49 yds (17-22), 50+ yds (2-7) PUNTING: 1 punts, 27 yards PASSING: 1-of-1, 16 yards, 16t long, 1 TD, 158.3 rating

• His 277 FGs ranks 23rd in NFL history, chasing former Viking Fred Cox and Jim Bakken, tied at 282. • Connected on 5-of-6 FGs vs. Indianapolis (9/14), including a 53-yarder. • Kicked 50th FG as a Viking vs. Carolina (9/21). • Booted 15th career FG of 50+ yards with 53-yarder vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Has kicked the 2nd-longest (55) and tied for 4th-longest (53) FGs in Vikings history in 2007 and 2008. • Has not missed a FG under 45 yards since coming to the Vikings. • Connected on a pair of FGs in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8/08). • Moved into 24th place in NFL history with 1,265 career points. • Has connected on 3 game-winning kicks since coming to the Vikings in 2006, including a career-long 55-yarder

at Chicago in 2007 as time expired. • Joined Minnesota from border-rival Packers in 2006 after setting the Packers scoring record with 1,054 points • Married to Sarah with a son, Reece, and daughter, Shaye. • Active in community outreach programs during his career.

#12 GUS FREROTTE, QB, 15TH YEAR, TULSA 2008 SEASON: 41-of-71, 470 yards, 57.7%, 1 TD, 2 INT, 48 long, 5/27 sacks, 70.8 rating 5 carries, -2 yards, 3 long 2008 HIGHS: 43 ........Attempts ........................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 25 ........Completions ..................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 58.1 .....Completion %................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 266 ......Passing Yards...............@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 77.1 .....Passer Rating................vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 1 ..........Passing TDs..................vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 1 ..........Interception ...................vs. Carolina, 9/21/08; @ Tennessee, 9/28/08 48 ........Long Pass .....................vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 4 ..........Rushing Attempts..........vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 -2 .........Rushing Yards ..............vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 3 ..........Long Rush.....................vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 ............Rushing TDs ................. FREROTTE’S CAREER STATS SERVICE: 138 GAMES/ 84 STARTS; 34 GAMES, 4 STARTS AS A VIKING FREROTTE CAREER PASSING ATT. COMP. % YDS Lg TDs INTs SACKS RATING 2,876 1,562 54.3 19,604 77t 103 93 183/1,191 74.2 FREROTTE VIKINGS PASSING PASSING ATT. COMP. % YDS Lg TDs INTs SACKS RATING 137 79 57.7 1,160 72t 8 4 10/49 92.7

• Has 3-1 record as a Vikings starter. • Started at Tennessee (9/28), throwing for 266 yards. • Started 1st Vikings game since 2003 when he opened game vs. Carolina (9/21) in 20-10 Vikings win. • Hit Visanthe Shiancoe with a 34-yard TD pass vs. Carolina (9/21), the 37th player he has thrown a TD to

in his career. • Connected with Bernard Berrian on a 48-yard gain vs. Carolina (9/21), the longest play of the game. • Has a 38-44-1 record as a starter in the NFL. • Veteran signal-caller returns to the Vikings in 2008 after suiting up with the club in 2003 and 2004. • Started 15 games for Miami in 2005 and 3 games with St. Louis Rams in 2007.

• Earned Pro Bowl honors with Washington in 1996. • Is the Vikings oldest player, born 7-31-71. • Joins Vikings TE Garrett Mills as products of Tulsa University. • Holds Vikings single-game passer rating record with a mark of 157.2 vs. San Francisco in 2003 and threw 4

TD passes in the same game to set a Vikings record for most TD passes in a QBs 1st start. • Tied Vikings record with 2 TD passes of 70+ yards in game at Detroit (9/21/03). • Started playoff games for Detroit and Denver in 1999 and 2000 respectively. • An avid NHL fan. • Married to Ann, couple has a daughter, Abigaile, and sons Gunnar and Gabriel. • Wife, Ann, is the daughter of Gus’ high school football coach. • Collects vintage sports cards.

#18 SIDNEY RICE, WR, 2ND YEAR, SOUTH CAROLINA 2008 SEASON: 3 catches, 37 yards, 12.3 avg., 23t long, 1 TD 2008 SEASON HIGHS: 2 ..........Receptions ....................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 31 ........Receiving Yards............@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 23t .......Long Reception.............@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 1 ..........Receiving TD.................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 SERVICE: 16 GAMES/ 6 STARTS RICE’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 34 433 12.7 60t 5

• Had 6-yard catch at Tennessee (9/28). • Inactive for game vs. Carolina (9/21) with knee injury. • Hauled in 1st TD pass of 2008 on a 4th-and-1 play in the 4th quarter from Tarvaris Jackson. • Caught a TD from each of the 3 Vikings starting QBs in 2007- Tarvaris Jackson, Kelly Holcomb and Brooks

Bollinger. • Tied for 4th in Vikings rookie history with 4 TD receptions and had the most by a Vikings rookie since Randy

Moss’ 17 in 1998. • Ranks 6th in Vikings rookie history with 396 yards in his debut season. • Became only the 5th Vikings rookie WR to start the season opener when he stepped into the starting lineup vs.

Atlanta (9/9)- joining Paul Flatley in 1963, Jim Lash in 1973, Sammy White in 1976 and Hassan Jones in 1986. • Played final 2 college seasons under Steve Spurrier after spending his freshman year under Lou Holtz. • Roomed with Vikings 1st-round pick Adrian Peterson during 2007 training camp and in offseason program. • Was the 7th WR selected in the 2007 NFL Draft.

#19 BOBBY WADE, WR, 6th YEAR, ARIZONA 2008 SEASON: 13 catches, 152 yards, 11.7 avg., 23 long, 0 TDs 2008 SEASON HIGHS: 7 ..........Receptions ....................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 75 ........Receiving Yards............@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 23 ........Long Reception.............@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 SERVICE: 76 GAMES/ 42 STARTS; 19 GAMES/ 14 STARTS AS A VIKING WADE’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 168 1,998 11.9 40 5

RUSHING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 19 82 4.3 14 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 50 11,194 23.9 48 0

PUNT RETURNS

PR FC YARDS AVG. LG TD 54 24 465 8.6 73t 1 WADE’S VIKINGS STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 67 799 11.9 40 3

RUSHING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 1 -9 -9.0 -9 0

PUNT RETURNS PR FC YARDS AVG. LG TD 16 11 112 7.0 17 0

• Set career-high with 7 receptions @ Tennesee (9/28/08). • Has moved the chains with 9 of his 13 catches during the 2008 season, 9 of his receptions going for 1st

downs of his 13 catches. • Matched season-high with 3 catches vs. Carolina (9/21/08). • Had 3 catches for 42 yards with a long of 22 vs. Indianapolis (9/14/08). • Led 2007 Vikings with career-best 54 catches and scored 3 TDs. • Had career-high 2 TD catches at Denver in 2007 season finale in the closing 5 minutes of the game to force

overtime against the Broncos. • Has special teams skills along with his WR duties, scoring on a 54-yard punt return during his Tennessee

Titans career. • Teammates with Vikings WR Bernard Berrian in Chicago. • Father, Bobby, played football at UCLA. • Owns a visual marketing company, Free Mind, that specializes in promotional items.

#20 MADIEU WILLIAMS, S, 5TH YEAR, MARYLAND 2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS: ........ Tackles ............................. ........ Solos................................. ........ Interception....................... SERVICE: 49 GAMES/ 45 STARTS; 0 GAMES/ 0 STARTS AS A VIKING WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 268 203 65 4.0 9 (126) -- 31 3 3 -- 30

• Inactive for opening 4 games of 2008 with neck injury. • Veteran DB re-united with Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, whom he played under in Cincinnati. • Comes to Minnesota with 9 career INTs, including a 51-yard TD on his 1st career pick in 2004. • Priority free agent signing by the Vikings in 2008, signed on 3/1/08. • Teammate at Maryland with EJ Henderson and Jeff Dugan. • Native of Sierra Leone, moved with family to Maryland at age 9. • Active with community outreach efforts during his career through the Madieu Williams Foundation. .

#21 MARCUS McCAULEY, CB, 2ND YEAR, FRESNO STATE 2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS: ........ Tackle............................... ........ Special Teams Tackle...... SERVICE: 16 GAMES/ 9 STARTS McCAULEY’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE

TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 62 53 9 0.0 0 1 10 0 0 1.0 3

• Inactive for opening 4 games of 2008. • Enters 2008 as one of the top candidates for the Vikings nickel-back role. • Started 9 games in 2007, including 4 of the final 6 games in place of Antoine Winfield at LCB. • His 9 starts tied for the most by a Vikings rookie in 2007 with RB Adrian Peterson. • Switched jersey to #21 in 2008 from #31 as a rookie. • Hosted on his recruiting visit to Fresno State by current Vikings WR Bernard Berrian. • Earned degree from Fresno in sociology.

#22 BENNY SAPP, CB, 5TH YEAR, NORTHERN IOWA 2008 SEASON: 2 tackles, 1 solo 2008 HIGHS: 2 ...... Tackles .............................@ Green Bay, 9/8 1 ...... Solo Tackle.......................@ Green Bay, 9/8 ........ Special Teams Tackle...... SERVICE: 60 GAMES/ 6 STARTS; 4 GAMES/ 0 STARTS AS A VIKING SAPP’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 102 76 26 2.5 2 4 11 3 1 -- 30 SAPP’S VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

• Saw time on defense and special teams at Green Bay (9/8/08), his 1st game as a Viking. • Veteran CB who has 6 career starts under his belt. • Joined the Vikings as a free agent from Kansas City where he was defensive teammates with Vikings DE Jared

Allen, who was acquired via trade with the Chiefs in 2008 offseason. • Snared an INT off Brett Favre in 2007. • Started career-best 3 games in 2005 for the Chiefs. • Entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with Kansas City out of Northern Iowa.

#23 CEDRIC GRIFFIN, CB, 3RD SEASON, TEXAS 2008 SEASON: 22 tackles, 17 solos, 1 tackle for loss, 1 FG block, 1 pass defensed 2008 HIGHS: 8 ..........Tackles..........................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 8 ..........Solo ...............................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1 ..........Passes Defensed .........vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 ............Forced Fumble.............. ............Fumble Recovery.......... ............Touchdown.................... ............Long Fumble Return ..... 1 ..........Tackle For Loss ............@ Green Bay, 9/8 ............QB Hurry ....................... 1 ..........Blocked FG ...................@ Green Bay, 9/8 SERVICE: 34 GAMES/ 27 STARTS AS A VIKING GRIFFIN’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT BL 145 110 35 0.0 2 (4) 1 25 4 3 (50) 4.0 9 1

• Led Vikings DBs with 8 tackles vs. Indianapolis (9/14) and 9 tackles at Tennessee (9/28). • Started at RCB in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8), posted 3 tackles and blocked a 33-yard FG attempt.

• Joined S Darren Sharper as the only other DB to start all 16 games in 2007. • Led 2007 Vikings DBs with 81 tackles. • Scored 1st career TD on a fumble return @ Dallas (10/21), taking a lateral from Ben Leber for a score in his 1st

career game in his home state of Texas. Added 5 tackles in the game. • Selected by the Vikings in the 2nd round (48th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft. • The Vikings’ highest-drafted CB since Dewayne Washington (19th overall) in 1994. • Was the 3rd UT player drafted in 2006 following S Michael Huff (7th to Oakland) and QB Vince Young (3rd to

Tennessee). • Played on UT national championship team in 2005 that upset USC in the Rose Bowl for the title. • Started 44 games at UT including the final 38 straight of his career.

#25 TYRELL JOHNSON, S, ROOKIE, ARKANSAS STATE 2008 SEASON: 18 tackles, 13 solos, 2 passes defensed 2 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 8 ...... Tackles .............................vs. Carolina, 9/21 8 ...... Solos.................................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ...... Passes Defensed .............vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ Tennessee, 9/28 1 ...... Special Teams Tackle......vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 4 GAMES/ 4 STARTS JOHNSON’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS TDs QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 18 13 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2

• Led Vikings DBs with 8 tackles vs. Carolina (9/21). • Started in defensive backfield opposite Darren Sharper in the 2008 season opener at Green Bay (9/8), vs.

Indianapolis (9/14), vs. Carolina (9/21) and at Tennessee (9/28). • Is the only Vikings rookie to start a game in 2008. • Started all 4 preseason games at S for the Vikings opposite veteran Darren Sharper after injury to free agent

pickup Madieu Williams. • Selected with the #43 overall pick in the 2008 Draft, the 2nd safety taken in 2008. • Highest pick used by the Vikings on a safety since Orlando Thomas was drafted at #42 in 1995. • Named Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2007. • Mother, Patricia, was an All-America track athlete at Arkansas. • Holds degree from Arkansas State and has taken graduate classes toward and MBA. • Grew up in same rural area of Arkansas as Vikings DT Kevin Williams. • Helped tiny Rison High to football and basketball state titles during his prep career.

#26 ANTOINE WINFIELD, CB, 10TH YEAR, OHIO STATE 2008 SEASON: 12 tackles, 8 solos, 1 INT (1 yd), 1 FR (19t yds), 1 TD (1 FR), 1.0 sack, 1 FF, 5 passes defensed 3 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 10 ........Tackles..........................@ Tennessee, 9/28 5 ..........Solo ...............................@ Green Bay, 9/8 3 ..........Passes Defensed .........@ Tennessee, 9/28 ............Tackles for Loss............ ............QB Hurries .................... 1 ..........Interception ...................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1 ..........Long Interception Ret....vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1 ..........Forced Fumble..............vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........Fumble Recovery..........vs. Carolina, 9/21 19t .......Long Fumble Return .....vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........TD (19 FR) ....................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1.0 .......Sack ..............................vs. Carolina, 9/21 2 ..........Special Teams Tkls.......@ Green Bay, 9/8

SERVICE: 132 GAMES/ 116 STARTS; 60 GAMES/ 58 STARTS AS A VIKING WINFIELD’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS TDs QBH PD FF FR TFL 785 610 175 2.0 19 (171) 3 16 120 7 8 30.0 WINFIELD’S VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS TDs QBH PD FF FR TFL 376 295 81 1.0 13 (142) 3 11 60 5 6 22.0

• Had season-high 10 tackles and 3 passes defensed @ Tennessee (9/28). • Posted consecutive games with a takeaway – vs. Indianapolis (9/14) and vs. Carolina (9/21). • Scored 3rd career TD on a 19-yard fumble recovery after sacking Panthers QB Jake Dehomme (9/21). • Has scored a TD for the Vikings in each of the past 3 seasons- 2 INT returns and a fumble return. • Ranks 8th in Vikings history for takeaways by a CB with 19- 13 INTs, 6 FRs. • Notched 2nd career sack and 1st as a Viking when he caught Jake Delhomme vs. Carolina (9/21). • Helped Vikings score 14th defensive TD since 2006, contributing 3 himself (2 INT returns, 1 FR). • Snared 13th INT since joining the Vikings in 2004 and the 18th pick of his career vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Interception vs. Indianapolis (9/14/08) was the 4th of his career off perennial Pro Bowler Peyton Manning. • Defensive leader who sets the tone with his aggressive style in run support. • Key part of the Vikings leading the NFL with 13 defensive TDs during the 2006-07 seasons. • Voted by teammates as the Vikings 2006 Defensive MVP. • Key part of the Vikings scoring 6 TDs on INT returns during the 2007 season to tie a Vikings record. • Has 17 takeaways since joining the Vikings as a free agent in 2004, 12 INTs and 5 FRs. • Ranks 9th in Vikings history by a CB with 17 career takeaways and is tied for 3rd by a Vikings CB with 5 FRs,

closing in on the team record of 7 held by Bobby Bryant. • Defensive teammates with Pat Williams when both suited up for the Buffalo Bills.

#28 ADRIAN PETERSON, RB, 2ND YEAR, OKLAHOMA 2008 SEASON: 83 attempts, 420 yards, 5.1 avg., 34 long, 3 TD 9 catches, 52 yards, 5.8 avg., 13 long 2008 HIGHS: 29 ........Rushing Attempts..........vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 160 ......Rushing Yards ..............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 34 ........Long Rush.....................@ Green Bay, 9/8 2 ..........Rushing TDs .................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 4 ..........Receptions ....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08; @ Tennessee, 9/28/08 21 ........Receiving Yards............@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 13 ........Long Reception.............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 SERVICE: 18 GAMES / 13 STARTS PETERSON’S CAREER STATS

RUSHING ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 321 1,761 5.3 73t 15


• Ranks 2nd in the NFL in 2008 with 420 rushing yards, trailing Atlanta’s Michael Turner by 2 yards. • Since entering the NFL in 2007, Peterson ranks 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards with 1,761 yards, trailing

LaDainian Tomlinson’s 1,770. • Since entering the NFL in 2007, Peterson ranks tied for 2nd in the NFL with 15 rushing TDs, matched by

Indianapolis’ Joseph Addai and trailing Tomlinson’s 19 over that span. • Has averaged 97.8 yards rushing in his 18 career games. • Ran for 8th career 100-yard game vs. Indianapolis (9/14) with his 3rd-best single day of his career- 160

yards on 29 carries along with matching career-best with 4 catches and career-high 20 receiving yards.

• His 8 career 100-yard rushing games is tied with Bill Brown for 4th in Vikings history, trailing Robert Smith (29), Chuck Foreman (17), Michael Bennett (9).

• In 7 games against the NFC North, he has 744 yards on 117 carries, an average of 6.4 yards with 8 TDs. • Has 8 games with 100+ rushing yards in 18 career contests. • Set NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards vs. San Diego (11/4/07). • Ran for 1,341 yards in 2007, the 2nd-best single-season mark in Vikings history. • Became the 1st NFL rookie to post a pair of 200+ yard rushing days in a season with 224 at Chicago and 296

vs. San Diego. • Named MVP of the Pro Bowl, only the 2nd Vikings rookie RB to be selected to the game. • Set Vikings record with 4 runs of 50+ yards in a season. • Fell 1 rushing TD shy of tieing Vikings single-season record with 12 in 2007. • Scored a 60-yard TD on his 1st career reception in 2007 opener vs. Atlanta. • The 1st RB selected in the 2007 NFL Draft, taken #7 overall. • Joins the Vikings as only the 4th RB drafted in the top 10 by the team, along with Tommy Mason (#1, 1961),

Clinton Jones (#2, 1967) and Darrin Nelson (#7, Stanford). • Ended OU career ranked 4th in school history with 4,045 yards. • Broke the NCAA freshman rushing record with 1,925 yards in 2004, a record previously held by Wisconsin’s

Ron Dayne when he was coached at UW by Vikings head coach Brad Childress. • Uncle, Ivory Lee Brown, was an NFL RB and briefly played for the Vikings. • Runner-up for the Heisman Trophy as a freshman in 2004, the highest-finishing freshman in Trophy history. • Has a daughter, Adeja.

#29 CHESTER TAYLOR, RB, 7TH YEAR, TOLEDO 2008 SEASON: 21 attempts, 81 yards, 3.9 avg., 10 long, 0 TDs 7 catches, 41 yards, 5.9 avg., 14 long, 0 TDs 7 kickoff returns, 181 yards, 25.9 avg., 37 long, 0 TDs 2008 HIGHS: 11 ........Rushing Attempts..........vs. Carolina, 9/21 44 ........Rushing Yards ..............vs. Carolina, 9/21 10 ........Long Rush.....................vs. Carolina, 9/21 3 ..........Receptions ....................@ Green Bay, 9/8; vs. Carolina, 9/21 22 ........Receiving Yards............vs. Carolina, 9/21 14 ........Long Catch....................@ Green Bay, 9/8 3 ........Kickoff Returns..............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 93 ........Kickoff Return Yards .....vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 37 ........Long Kickoff Return ......vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 SERVICE: 95 GAMES/ 31 STARTS; 33 GAMES/ 23 STARTS AS A VIKING TAYLOR’S CAREER STATS



KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 52 1,118 21.5 54 0

PASSING ATT. COMP. YDS LG TD 1 0 0 0 0 TAYLOR’S VIKINGS STATS



PASSING ATT. COMP. YDS LG TD 1 0 0 0 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TD 7 181 25.9 37 0

• Had season-best game vs. Carolina (9/21). • Teamed with Adrian Peterson to set a Vikings record with 2,185 rushing yards by a duo in 2007. • Helped set a Vikings record with 2,634 team rushing yards and ranked #1 in the NFL in 2007. • Rambled for career-best 5.4 yard rushing average in 2007, the 3rd-best average in Vikings history. • The Vikings are 6-0 in his 6 career 100-yard rushing games since joining the team in 2006. • During his NFL career the Ravens and Vikings are 7-1 in his 8 games over the century mark. • Ran for 101 yards @ San Francisco (12/9) and an 84-yard TD run, the 3rd-longest in team history. • Taylor owns the longest (95t yards) and 3rd-longest (84t yards) runs in Vikings history. • Was runner-up for Mid-America Conference Player of the Year as a senior at Toledo when the award went to

QB Byron Leftwich of Marshall.

#37 ERIC FRAMPTON, S, 2ND YEAR, WASHINGTON 2008 SEASON: 3 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 2 ..........Special Teams Tackles......vs. Carolina, 9/21 SERVICE: 17 GAMES / 0 STARTS; 12 GAMES / 0 STARTS AS A VIKING

• Notched pair of special teams stops vs. Carolina (9/21). • Returns in 2008 as a key special teams contributor and as a top backup in the defensive backfield. • Played in 9 games with the Vikings in 2007 but ranked 4th in special teams tackles with 14. • Made an immediate impact for the Vikings, leading the team with 3 special teams tackles in his debut

game vs. Philadelphia (10/28) in his 1st week as a Viking. • Served as Vikings special teams captain for game vs. San Diego (11/4), his 2nd week with the team. • Played in 5 games for Detroit early in 2007, notching 7 special teams tackles. • Claimed by Lions off waivers from Oakland on 9/2/07 and played in 2007 opener against his old Raiders

teammates a week later. • Originally selected in the 5th round of the 2007 Draft by Oakland (#165 overall). • Father was a track and field athlete at Tuskegee.

#38 NAUFAHU TAHI, FB, 3RD YEAR, BRIGHAM YOUNG 2008 SEASON: 6 catches, 13 yards, 2.2 avg., 7 long 2 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 2 ..........Catches .........................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ Tennessee, 9/28/08 9 ..........Receiving Yards............@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 7 ..........Long Catch....................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 1 ..........Special Teams Tackle...vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 14 GAMES / 0 STARTS

• Had a pair of catches for season-high 9 yards at Tennessee (9/28). • Saw 1st career game action in 2007, playing in 10 contests. • Had a career-best 4 carries for 10 yards vs. Oakland (11/10/07). • Made NFL debut in 2007 opener vs. Atlanta (9/9) as a backup FB and on special teams. Carried the ball

for the 1st time in his career with 2 rushes for 3 yards. Also posted a special teams tackle. • Inactive for game vs. San Diego (11/4), @ Green Bay (11/11), @ San Fran. (12/9) and vs. Wash. (12/21). • Signed to Vikings 53-man roster on 11/22/06 after beginning the season on Bengals practice squad. • Entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with Cincinnati in 2006 but released in final roster cuts. • Began college at BYU in 1999 before leaving on a 3-year mission, returning to campus to play football again

from 2003-05. • Served a Mormon mission in Jacksonville from 2000-03.

• Family are natives of Tonga, but he was born in the United States. • Attended Granger High in West Valley City, UT where he set a state rushing record and was named the USA

Today Player of the Year for Utah. #39 HUSAIN ABDULLAH, S, ROOKIE, WASHINGTON STATE 2008 SEASON: 3 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 2 ..........Special Teams Tackles......vs. Carolina, 9/21 SERVICE: 4 GAMES/ 0 STARTS

• Was the only Vikings rookie free agent to play in the 2008 opener on Monday Night Football at Green Bay. • Joins fellow undrafted rookies LB Erin Henderson and T Drew Radovich that made the Vikings 53-man roster

after the preseason. • Teammates at Washington State with fellow Vikings S Eric Frampton. • Younger brother of Denver Broncos DB Hamza Abdullah. • Married with a son. • Earned degree in sociology from WSU.

#40 JIM KLEINSASSER, TE, 10TH YEAR, NORTH DAKOTA 2008 SEASON: 2 catches, 27 yards, 13.5 avg., 15 long 2008 HIGHS: 1 .........Receptions ....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08; @ Tennessee, 9/28/08 15 ........Receiving Yards............@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 15 ........Long Reception.............@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 ............TD Catch ....................... SERVICE: 121 GAMES/ 95 STARTS KLEINSASSER’S CAREER STATS RUSHING ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 43 147 3.4 12 1


• Has been a key part of helping Vikings RBs rushing for 100+ yards in 15 games since 2006: Adrian

Peterson-8, Chester Taylor-6, Artose Pinner-1. • Ranks 5th in Vikings history for career catches by a TE with 160, trailing Joe Senser (165), Stu Voigt

(177), Jermaine Wiggins (186) and Steve Jordan (498). • Ranks 2nd behind Steve Jordan in Vikings history for starts by a TE with 95. • Recognized for his unselfish blocking by earning a spot on USA Today’s All-Joe Team for 2007, a team that

recognizes hard working and under appreciated players across the NFL. • Key part of the Vikings posting the #1 rushing offense in the NFL in 2007 and setting a Vikings record with

2,634 rushing yards on the season. • Helped Adrian Peterson rush for 1,341 yards, the 5th time in his 8 full seasons he has blocked for a 1,000-yard

runner with the Vikings. • Has helped pave the way for 4 of the top 5 rushing totals in Vikings history- Robert Smith in 2000 (1st with

1,521), Peterson in 2007 (2nd with 1,341), Michael Bennett in 2002 (3rd with 1,296) and Taylor (5th with 1,216). • Active in the Twin Cities through Boys and Girls Clubs, the Epilepsy Clothing Drive and Make-A-Wish. • Grew up on family farm in rural Carrington, ND. • Married, wife’s name is Christa. Couple had son, Carter, in spring 2007.

#41 CHARLES GORDON, CB, 3RD YEAR, KANSAS 2008 SEASON: 10 tackles, 9 solo, 2 special teams tackles, 1 INT (0 yds), 1 pass defensed 7 punt returns, 3 fair catches, 40 yards, 6.7 avg., 10 long

2008 HIGHS: 4 ..........Tackles...............................vs. Carolina, 9/21 3 ..........Solo Tackles.......................@ Tennessee, 9/28 1 ..........Interception ........................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1 ..........Pass Defensed...................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1 ..........Special Teams Tackle........@ Green Bay, 9/8; vs. Carolina, 9/21 3 ..........Punt Returns ......................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28 19 ........Punt Return Yards .............@ Tennessee, 9/28 10 ........Long Punt Return...............@ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 26 GAMES/ 4 STARTS GORDON’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 56 38 18 0.0 2 (0) 1 6 1 0 2.0 22

• Snared 2nd career INT vs. Indianapolis (9/14) when he snared a Peyton Manning pass. • Started 2008 opener at Green Bay as an extra DB when defense opened in nickel package. • Rookie free agent in 2006 has worked his way onto the field with 4 career starts. • Returned to KU campus during 2008 offseason to complete degree in business. • Grabbed 1st career INT vs. San Diego (11/4/07) when he snared a Phillip Rivers pass. • Set KU career punt return record with 999 yards on 96 returns, an average of 10.4 yards per return. • Was a 1st-Team All-Big 12 honoree as a return man, 2nd-Teamer as a DB and honorable mention at WR. • Played both ways for KU in 2005, catching 34 passes at WR and notching 28 tackles and 2 INTs as a DB. • Tied for the NCAA lead with 7 interceptions as a sophomore in 2004. • Named Academic All-Big 12 in 2003 while majoring in business.

#42 DARREN SHARPER, S, 12TH YEAR, WILLIAM & MARY 2008 SEASON: 18 tackles, 7 solo, 2 passes defensed 2008 HIGHS: 6 ...... Tackles ...................... @ Tennessee, 9/28 4 ...... Solo ........................... @ Tennessee, 9/28 1 ...... Passes Defensed ..... vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28 ........ QB Hurries................. ........ Interceptions.............. ........ INT return TD ............ ........ Long INT Return........ SERVICE: 171 GAMES/ 155 STARTS; 50 GAMES/ 50 STARTS AS A VIKING SHARPER’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS (yds) QBH PD FF FR TFL 931 693 238 7.0 53 (1,024) -- 136 8 5 -- SHARPER’S VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS (yds) QBH PD FF FR TFL 254 174 80 1.0 17 (347) 2 41 2 1 7.0

• Has made 4 Pro Bowl appearances, including 2005 and 2007 with the Vikings. • Leads all active NFL players with 53 INTs and ranks tied for 5th in NFL history with 8 career INT-return TDs. • Ranks 7th in NFL history with 1,024 career INT-return yards. • Enters 2008 tied for the Vikings career record with 3 INT-return TDs. • Leads the Vikings defense with 167 career games played. • Signed away from NFC North rival Green Bay in 2005 as a free agent. • Played final game as a Packer in Wild Card playoff loss to Vikings at Lambeau Field in January 2005. • Served as color commentator for NFL Europe games in spring of 2005 and 2006.

• Father, Harry, went to training camp with the 1971 Kansas City Chiefs and brother, Jamie, was an 8-year LB in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl with Baltimore.

#43 MAURICE HICKS, RB, 5TH YEAR, NORTH CAROLINA A&T 2008 SEASON: 4 kickoff returns, 110 yards, 27.5 avg., 34 long 1 special teams tackle 2008 HIGHS: 4 ...... Kickoff Returns .......... @ Tennessee, 9/28 110 .. KO Return Yards ....... @ Tennessee, 9/28 34 .... Long KO Return ........ @ Tennessee, 9/28 1 ...... Special Teams Tkl..... @ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 56 GAMES/ 5 STARTS; 2 GAMES, 0 STARTS AS A VIKING HICKS’ CAREER STATS

RUSHING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 205 869 4.2 73t 6


KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 185 4,242 22.9 64 0 HICKS’ VIKINGS STATS

KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 4 110 27.5 34 0

• Stepped into Vikings kickoff return role for the 1st time at Tennessee (9/28), highlighted by a 34-yarder. • Notched 110 yards on 4 kickoff returns at Tennessee (9/28). • Played in 1st game of 2008 in win vs. Carolina (9/21). • Inactive for 2 opening games of 2008. • Comes to Minnesota in 2008 after 4 seasons with San Francisco. • Holds top 2 single-season kickoff return yardage marks in 49ers history. • Has a pair of 100-yard rushing days under his belt, including a career-best 139-yard day in his 1st career start at

Arizona (12/12/04). • Spent 2 tours of duty in NFL Europe in 2003 and 2004 with Scottish Claymores. • Set NCAA record with 437 rushing yards in a game in 2001 against Morgan State. • Entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with Chicago in 2002. • Works with youth education through his Move The Sticks Hicks Foundation.

#44 THOMAS TAPEH, FB, 5TH YEAR, MINNESOTA 2008 SEASON: 1 catch, 7 yards 2008 HIGHS: 1 ..........Receptions ....................@ Green Bay, 9/8 7 ..........Receiving Yards............@ Green Bay, 9/8 ............Long Catch.................... SERVICE: 41 GAMES/ 17 STARTS; 2 GAMES/ 1 START AS A VIKING TAPEH’S CAREER STATS



TAPEH’S VIKINGS STATS

RUSHING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 0 0 0 0 0


• Inactive for game vs. Carolina (9/21), at Tennessee (9/28). • Started 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8), helping Adrian Peterson rush for 103 yards and caught a 7-yard pass

in the game. • Minnesota product returns for 2008 season to his home state where he played high school (St. Paul Johnson)

and college (University of Minnesota) football. • Comes to Vikings after spending opening 4 years of his NFL career with Philadelphia where he played under

Brad Childress in his opening 2 seasons. • Opened 16 career games for the Eagles and didn’t miss a game for Philly in 2006 or 2007. • Married in 2008 offseason. • Native of Liberia who moved to the United States as a 9-year-old.

#45 GARRETT MILLS, TE, 3RD YEAR, TULSA 2008 SEASON: 4 catches, 59 yards, 14.7 avg., 23 long 1 special teams tackle 2008 HIGHS: 3 ..........Receptions ....................@ Green Bay, 9/8 49 ........Receiving Yards............@ Green Bay, 9/8 23 ........Long Catch....................@ Green Bay, 9/8 1 ..........Special Teams Tckl.......@ Green Bay, 9/8 SERVICE: 5 GAMES/ 0 STARTS MILLS’ CAREER STATS


• Caught a 10-yard pass on 3rd-and-9 play from fellow Tulsa alum Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21). • Hauled in 3 passes for 49 yards to lead the Vikings in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8), including a career-long

23-yard reception. • Played in 1st career game in 2007 finale at Denver (12/30), catching his 1st career passes. • Hauled in 2 passes, both for 1st downs, at Denver (12/30), including an 18-yarder. • Originally entered the NFL as a 4th-round pick (#106) by the Patriots in 2006 but spent the season on IR after

being inactive for the opening 9 games of the season. • Ended collegiate career with 201 catches, the 2nd-most by a D-I TE in college football history. • As a senior at Tulsa, led college TEs with 87 catches. • Standout at perennial state power Jenks (OK) High.

#46 CULLEN LOEFFLER, LS, 5TH YEAR, TEXAS 2008 SEASON: 2 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 1 ...... Special Teams Tackles ....vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Carolina, 9/21 SERVICE: 68 GAMES/ 0 STARTS LOEFFLER’S CAREER STATS SPECIAL TEAMS TKLS FF FR 13 0 0

• Has handled all Vikings long-snapping chores since joining the team in 2004. • Notched career-best 2 special teams tackles @ NY Giants (11/25/07). • Son of former Texas Congressman Tom Loeffler, who also played for the Longhorns.

• One of the Vikings most active players in community outreach programs, working with Special Olympics Minnesota, Kids Voting Minnesota and the Salvation Army.

• Married in 2006 offseason to Jardin, the couple had a daughter, Landyn, on 12/31/07. • Played TE at UT under new Golden Gophers head coach Tim Brewster.

#50 ERIN HENDERSON, LB, ROOKIE, MARYLAND 2008 SEASON: 2 special teams tackles, 1 FF 2008 HIGHS: 2 ..........Spec. Teams Tackles ...@ Tennessee, 9/28 1 ..........Forced Fumble..............@ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 2 GAMES/ 0 STARTS

• Notched team-high 2 special teams tackles and forced a fumble @ Tennessee (9/28). • Played special teams in 1st career game vs. Carolina (9/21). • Inactive for opening 2 games of 2008. • Was 1 of 3 Vikings rookie free agents to earn spots on the 53-man roster- joining T Drew Radovich and S

Husain Abdullah. • Joined Vikings as a rookie free agent in 2008. • Left Maryland after his junior season to enter the NFL Draft. • Younger brother of Vikings starting MLB E.J. Henderson. • The Henderson brothers had not been teammates before the 2008 season. • Aspires to a career in broadcasting. • Earned degree in broadcasting from Maryland in 4 years.

#51 BEN LEBER, LB, 7TH YEAR, KANSAS STATE 2008 SEASON: 13 tackles, 5 solo, 1 tackle for loss, 1 FR, 2 QB hurries 1 special teams tackle 2008 HIGHS: 5 ..........Tackles..........................@ Tennessee, 9/28 2 ..........Solos .............................@ Tennessee, 9/28 2 ..........QB Hurries ....................@ Tennessee, 9/28 1 ..........Tackle for Loss..............@ Green Bay, 9/8 1 ..........Fumble Recovery..........vs. Carolina, 9/21 ............Sack .............................. ............Interception ................... 1 ..........Special Teams Tackle...vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 SERVICE: 92 GAMES/ 76 STARTS; 35 GAMES/ 24 STARTS AS A VIKING LEBER’S CAREER STATS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 363 269 94 20.0 2 (0) 20 12 9 5 (1TD) 17.0 LEBER’S VIKINGS STATS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 159 100 59 8.0 2 (0) 20 8 5 3 17.0

• Enters his 3rd season with the Vikings in 2008 after tieing for 2007 team lead with 5.0 sacks. • His 5.0 sacks in 2007 ranked tied for 4th-most in a season by a Vikings LB. • Since coming to the Vikings in 2006, Leber has 8.0 sacks, 2 INTs, 3 FRs and scored a defensive TD on a FR. • Set Vikings record with a 26-yard sack of Giants QB Eli Manning at NY Giants (11/25/07). • Scored 1st career TD on a FR in the end zone vs. Detroit (10/8/06). • Earned All-Rookie honors in 2002 with San Diego. • Notched career-high 3.0 sacks in a game against Houston in 2002 when he caught QB David Carr 3 times.

• Part of one of the biggest wins in 2005 in the NFL when he helped the Chargers top defending Super Bowl champions New England at Gillette Stadium 41-17 and snap a 21-game home winning streak for the Patriots.

• Helped 2004 Chargers win the AFC West for the 1st time since 1994 and earn a playoff berth with a 12-4 record, reversing the 4-12 mark the team posted in 2003.

• Brother, Jason, was an All-America RB at the University of South Dakota. • Grew up in Vermillion, SD where his father, Al, was his high school principal. • Named the winner of the 2007 Korey Stringer Good Guy Award in 2007 by Twin Cities media for his

cooperative nature and insight as an interview. • Married, wife’s name is Abby, couple had a daughter, Ames, in 2008 offseason.

#52 CHAD GREENWAY, LB, 3RD YEAR, IOWA 2008 SEASON: 35 tackles, 25 solo, 3.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 1 FF, 2 passes defensed, 1 QB hurry 2 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 12 ........Tackles..........................@ Tennessee, 9/28 9 ..........Solos .............................@ Tennessee, 9/28 1.0 .......Sack ..............................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........QB Hurries ....................@ Tennessee, 9/28 1 ..........Forced Fumble..............vs. Carolina, 9/21 ............Fumble Recovery.......... ............Interception ................... 2 ..........Passes Defensed..........vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1.0 .......Tackle For Loss ............@ Green Bay, 9/8; vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........Special Teams Tackle...vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 20 GAMES/ 20 STARTS GREENWAY’S CAREER STATS


• Had season-high 12 tackles @ Tennessee (9/28). • Posted 1st career sack and forced a fumble when he caught QB Jake Delhomme vs. Carolina (9/21). • Had 7 tackles, a tackle for loss and 2 passes defensed vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Enters 2008 poised for breakout season after finishing 2007 tied for NFL lead with 4 FRs. • Scored 1st career TD on a 37-yard INT return off an Eli Manning pass at NY Giants (11/25/07). • Helped 2007 Vikings tie team record with 6 INT-return TDs. • Ranked 2nd on team with 130 tackles and added 8 special teams stops. • Honored by teammates with the 2007 Ed Block Courage Award for his bounce back from knee injury. • Sidelined with knee injury during rookie season of 2006 suffered in preseason opener. • Was the 3rd LB drafted in 2006 after AJ Hawk (Green Bay) and Ernie Sims (Detroit). • Only the 6th LB drafted in the 1st round by the Vikings in team history, 2 of those went on to play DE

(Chris Doleman and Duane Clemons). • Played 9-man football as a prep in South Dakota, leading team to consecutive state titles. • Married to Jenny, a former Iowa cross country runner, the couple had a daughter in 2007 training camp. • Grew up on a family crop and hog farm in tiny Mt. Vernon, SD.

#54 VINNY CIURCIU, LB, 6TH YEAR, BOSTON COLLEGE 2008 SEASON: 2 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 2 ..........Special Teams Tackles....... vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 SERVICE: 72 GAMES/ 5 STARTS; 15 GAMES / 0 STARTS AS A VIKING CIURCIU’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR STT 31 10 41 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 69

• Inactive for game at Tennessee (9/28). • Suffered knee injury on special teams vs. Carolina (9/21). • Will take over leadership role on Vikings special teams in 2008. • Joined the Vikings in 2007 as a free agent from Carolina. • Led Panthers in special teams stops in 2006 and ranked 2nd in 2005. • Played in Super Bowl XXXVIII as a rookie with Carolina and advanced to 2005 NFC Championship game. • Joined Carolina as a rookie free agent in 2003. • Had a whirlwind rookie season going from Panthers practice squad to Tampa Bay’s active roster, playing in 8 games.

Was released by Tampa and returned to Carolina for the end of the 2003 season and playoffs. • Transferred from Clemson to Boston College, beginning college career as a FB but ending at LB. • Owns a sportswear company, Anger Sports, with his brother. #56 E.J. HENDERSON, LB, 6TH YEAR, MARYLAND 2008 SEASON: 36 tackles, 28 solos, 3 QB Hurries, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1.0 sack, 4.0 TFL, 2 passes defensed 2008 HIGHS: 15 ........Tackles..........................vs. Carolina, 9/21 13 ........Solos .............................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1.0 .......Sack ..............................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 2 ..........Tackles For Loss...........vs. Carolina, 9/21 2 ..........QB Hurries ....................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........Pass Defensed .............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........Forced Fumble..............@ Green Bay, 9/8 1 ..........Fumble Recoveries .......@ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 79 GAMES/ 63 STARTS HENDERSON’S CAREER TOTALS


• Recovered fumble at Tennessee (9/28). • Matched career-high with 15 tackles vs. Carolina (9/21). • Notched 1st sack of 2008 vs. Indianapolis (9/14) when he caught Peyton Manning. • Moved into 5th place all-time among Vikings LBs with 10.5 sacks, trailing Roy Winston’s 11.0 for 4th. • Voted by teammates as the Vikings 2007 Defensive MVP. • Has led the Vikings in tackles in 2004, 2006 and 2007- setting career-high with 155 tackles in 2007. • Moving up the Vikings career sacks by a LB list with 9.5 entering 2008, that ranks 7th in team history. • Joined on 2008 Vikings by younger brother Erin Henderson, a rookie free agent LB from Maryland. • Earned Butkus Award and Bednarik Award as the top LB and top defensive player as a senior. • Selected in 2nd round of 2003 NFL Draft (40th overall) and the 3rd LB taken following Nick Barnett (Green Bay,

29th) and Boss Bailey (Detroit, 34th). • Active in the Twin Cities community through the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board and through the

Game Speed Football Academy and E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation. • Has hosted a basketball tournament in his hometown to benefit kids the past 2 summers. • Earned bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice in 2002. • Brother, Erin, is a standout LB at Maryland.

#58 DAVID HERRON, LB, 1ST YEAR, MICHIGAN STATE 2008 SEASON: 3 tackles, 1 solo 3 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: SERVICE: 6 GAMES/ 1 START HERRON’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

• Posted 1st defensive tackles of career @ Tennessee (9/28) with 3 stops. • Had a pair of special teams tackles in 2008 opener at Green Bay. • Will contribute in 2008 on special teams and as a backup LB. • Played in the final 2 games of 2007 and posted special teams stops in each game. • Played in 1st career NFL game on NBC Sunday Night Football vs. Washington (12/23/07). • Spent 11 of opening 12 weeks of 2007 on Vikings practice squad. • Signed to Vikings practice squad after his release by New England after Week 1. • Spent Week 1 of the NFL season with New England after being claimed off waivers by the Patriots following his

release in the Vikings final roster cuts to 53 players. • Spent 2007 training camp with the Vikings but was released in final roster cuts. • Entered the NFL as a rookie free agent out of Michigan State with the Vikings in 2007. • Brother, Daniel, is a RB at Ohio State.

#60 DREW RADOVICH, T, ROOKIE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SERVICE: 0 GAMES/ 0 STARTS

• Inactive for opening 4 games of 2008. • Joins 2 other rookie free agents in 2008 to make the 53-man roster after the preseason. • Classmates with Vikings QB John David Booty at USC. • Helped USC to Rose Bowl wins as a junior and senior. • Holds bachelor’s degree in sociology. • Father, Mark, was an Arizona State LB. • Enjoys surfing and snowboarding.

#62 RYAN COOK, T, 3RD YEAR, NEW MEXICO SERVICE: 26 GAMES/ 23 STARTS

• Returns as the Vikings starter at RT in 2008 after filling the job all 16 games in 2007. • Helped 2007 Vikings lead NFL in rushing and helped Adrian Peterson run to NFL Rookie of the Year. • Started the final 3 games of the 2006 season at RT. • The Vikings 2nd pick in the 2nd Round (#51 overall) of the 2006 Draft. • Highest-drafted C by the Vikings since taking Dave Huffman at #43 overall in 1979 out of Notre Dame. • Will provide depth at T and C during his rookie campaign. • Highest-drafted player from New Mexico since Chicago selected LB Brian Urlacher in 1st round of 2000. • Helped UNM climb to prominence and play in 3 straight bowl games, facing UCLA, Oregon State and Navy. • Younger brother, Erik, is an offensive lineman at New Mexico. • Majored in business management.

#64 ANTHONY HERRERA, G, 5TH YEAR, TENNESSEE SERVICE: 31 GAMES/ 21 STARTS

• Returns in 2008 as the Vikings starter at RG. • Helped Vikings record-breaking ground game in 2007 get on track and paved the way for Rookie of the Year

Adrian Peterson etch his name throughout the Vikings and the NFL’s record books. • Stepped into regular starting role in 5th game of 2007 season, at Chicago (10/14/07). • Started 1st career game vs. Cleveland (11/27/05), helping team to 24-12 win. • In Packers game, was part of a revamped line that helped Mewelde Moore run for 122 yards on 22 carries. • Changed jersey to #64 in 2005 in honor of former Vikings star Randall McDaniel, a childhood hero. • Versatile lineman who can play G and C. • Joined Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2004, starting the season on practice squad. • Earned degree in economics from Tennessee. • Born in Trinidad, was actively rooting for his home country’s run in the 2006 World Cup.

#65 JOHN SULLIVAN, C, ROOKIE, NOTRE DAME SERVICE: 4 GAMES/ 0 STARTS

• Saw time on special teams in his NFL debut in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8). • Selected in 6th round of 2008 NFL Draft by the Vikings, the 187th player taken. • Earned degree in marketing from Notre Dame in May 2007.

• The 1st Notre Dame player drafted by the Vikings since LB Pete Bercich in the 7th round in 1994, who currently serves as the Vikings Radio Network color commentator.

• Attended same high school as former 49ers great Steve Young.

#69 JARED ALLEN, DE, 5TH YEAR, IDAHO STATE 2008 SEASON: 16 tackles, 11 solo, 1 pass defensed, 2.0 sacks, 12 QB hurries 2008 HIGHS: 7 ..........Tackles..........................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 4 ..........Solos .............................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Carolina, 9/21 1.0 .......Sack ..............................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Carolina, 9/21 5 ..........QB Hurries ....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1 ..........Pass Defensed..............@ Green Bay, 9/8 SERVICE: 65 GAMES/ 59 STARTS ; 4 GAMES / 4 STARTS AS A VIKING ALLEN’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 273 213 60 45.0 1 (3) 127 27 13 8 -- ALLEN’S VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 16 11 5 2.0 0 12 1 0 0 0

• Had sacks in back-to-back games when he caught Jake Delhomme vs. Carolina (9/21). • Posted 1st sack as a Viking vs. Indianapolis (9/14) when he caught Peyton Manning, his 1st

career sack of Manning. • Vikings signature offseason move acquired from Kansas City in trade days before the NFL Draft. • Led NFL with 15.5 sacks in 2007 and earned 1st berth in Pro Bowl and 1st All-Pro honors. • Ranks 2nd in NFL since 2004 with 43.0 sacks. • His acquisition gives the Vikings 4 Pro Bowlers from 2007 on defense- joining Kevin Williams, Pat

Williams and Darren Sharper. • Originally entered the NFL as a 4th-round pick by Kansas City in 2004. • Named winner of 2007 Derrick Thomas Award as the Chiefs MVP. • Majored in mass communications at Idaho State • Avid outdoorsman who has hunted wild game across the US and overseas. • Younger brother is playing football at Idaho State.

#72 MARCUS JOHNSON, G, 4TH YEAR, MISSISSIPPI SERVICE: 44 GAMES/ 19 STARTS

• Came into 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8) to relieve injured starter Artis Hicks at LT. • Enters the 2008 season as the Vikings top backup along the line at multiple positions. • Started opening 10 games at RT on the 2006 season. • Helped Chester Taylor rush for 1,214 yards on the 2006 season, the 4th-best single-season by a Viking. • Started @ Seattle (10/22) and helped write Vikings history as Chester Taylor ran for a team-record 95-yard TD

and the tied the 6th-best rushing day in team history with 169 yards on the ground. • Became the 1st Vikings rookie G to start the season opener when he lined up against Tampa Bay (9/11/05). • Ranks as only the 6th offensive line rookie in team history to start on opening day. • Becomes the 1st Vikings rookie offensive lineman to start the season opener since Todd Steussie in 1994. • Brother, Belton, was a lineman with the Cincinnati Bengals. • Spent 3 seasons in college protecting NY Giants QB Eli Manning.

#73 OTIS GRIGSBY, DE, 2ND YEAR, KENTUCKY 2008 SEASON: 2 tackles, 2 QB hurries 2008 HIGHS: 1 ..........Tackles..........................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........Solos .............................vs. Carolina, 9/21 2 ..........QB hurries .....................@ Tennessee, 9/28

SERVICE: 12 GAMES/ 1 START; 8 GAMES / 1 STARTS AS A VIKING GRIGSBY’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 3 2 1 1.0 0 7 0 1 0 0

• Started 1st career game at Tennessee (9/28), replacing injured Ray Edwards at LDE. • Earned spot on Vikings roster for 2008 after impressive and productive preseason performance. • Notched 1st NFL sack when he caught former Vikings QB Shaun Hill at San Francisco in 2007. • Signed by Vikings off Carolina practice squad on 12/5/07 in week leading to game @ San Francisco. • Had seen action in 4 games with the Panthers during the 2007 season and had 4 QB hurries in the games. • Spent time in 2006 on Panthers practice squad. • Originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with Miami in 2003. • Played at University of Kentucky where he was a regular starter his final 2 seasons.

#74 BRYANT McKINNIE, T, 7TH YEAR, MIAMI SERVICE: 88 GAMES/ 87 STARTS

• Suspended for opening 4 games of 2008 regular season. • Has blocked for 3 of the top 5 single-season rushers in Vikings history and 3 separate 1,000-yard rushers in

Adrian Peterson, Chester Taylor and Michael Bennett. • Helped pave the way for the Vikings rushing attack to rank #1 in the NFL in 2007. • Returns to Vikings holding down his LT spot for the 7th season. • The 7th overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. • Highest draft pick by Vikings since 1985 when Chris Doleman was selected #4. • Joins Ron Yary as the other Outland Trophy winner in Vikings history. • Follows Hall of Fame inductee Ron Yary as the 2nd-highest offensive lineman drafted in team history- Yary was

#1 overall in 1968. • Was the 1st of 11 Miami Hurricanes drafted in 2002 and 1 of 5 in the 1st round. • Has supported Toys for Tots, African American Adoption Agency and United Way during his Vikings career.

#76 STEVE HUTCHINSON, G, 8TH YEAR, MICHIGAN SERVICE: 104 GAMES/ 104 STARTS; 36 GAMES/ 36 STARTS AS A VIKING

• One of the most decorated offensive linemen in the NFL today. • Named to the past 5 Pro Bowls and earned All-Pro mention in each of those years (2003-07). • Has paved the way for a 100-yard rusher 46 times in his career. • Had blocked for a Vikings 100-yard rusher 15 times in his 36 games in purple. • Has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in each of his 7 NFL seasons. • Was named the NFL Alumni’s Offensive Lineman of the Year for 2006. • A 3-time Pro Bowler and 3-time All-Pro during his 5 seasons with Seattle. • Helped Seahawks to 2005 NFC title and berth in Super Bowl XL against Pittsburgh. • Originally entered the NFL as the #17 overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft by Seattle. • Had built a friendship with Vikings C Matt Birk during their time together at the Pro Bowl before signing with the

Vikings as a free agent on 3/21/06. • Paved the way for Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander to rush to the NFL MVP and set an NFL record with 28 TDs

(27 rushing, 1 receiving). • An avid hunter and fisherman. • Married, wife’s name is Landyn and couple has a daughter, Lily, and son, Luke.

#78 MATT BIRK, C, 11TH YEAR, HARVARD SERVICE: 134 GAMES/ 111 STARTS

• Blocked for Adrian Peterson’s 100-yard days in opener at Green Bay (9/8) and vs. Indianapolis (9/14), the 37th-time he has paved the way for a 100-yard rusher in his 111 career starts.

• Has been named to the Pro Bowl 6 times, the most of any current Viking. • Only Vikings legends Randall McDaniel (11) and Ron Yary (7) have earned more Pro Bowls as offensive

linemen than Birk’s 6. • The longest tenured pro athlete in the Twin Cities with his team, entering his 11th Vikings season in 2008.

• Has blocked for 4 of the 5 highest single-season rushing marks in Vikings history and 4 different 1,000-yard rushers- Robert Smith, Adrian Peterson, Michael Bennett and Chester Taylor.

• Has been named the Vikings Man of the Year 6 times in his career. • Named the Vikings Ed Block Courage Award winner in a vote by his teammates in 2006. • Earned Pro Bowl in 1st season as a starter in 2000 and went on to earn berths following ‘01, ‘03, ’04 and ‘06. • Had not played center before coming to the Vikings, spending college career at OT. • Started 1st NFL game in season opener vs. Chicago (9/3/00). • Was chosen in the 6th round (173rd overall) in the 1998 draft. • All-Ivy League and All-Eastern selection as a senior and helped Harvard to the 1997 Ivy League title. • Played prep football at Cretin-Derham Hall High in St. Paul where he was all-state in football and basketball. • Active in the Twin Cities community through Vikings Victory Visits to local hospitals, schools and the Oak Park

Neighborhood Center for youth. Joined the Kids Voting Minnesota program in the 2002 offseason. • Owns Matty B’s restaurants with locations in St. Paul and Minneapolis. • Married to Adrianna with 3 daughters.

#79 ARTIS HICKS, G, 7TH YEAR, MEMPHIS SERVICE: 70 GAMES/ 53 STARTS; 32 GAMES/ 22 STARTS AS A VIKING

• Started at LT vs. Indianapolis (9/14), vs. Carolina (9/21). • Started at LT in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8) on Monday Night Football. • Versatile veteran has started for Vikings at RG and enters 2008 at LT in place of Bryant McKinnie. • Helped both Chester Taylor and Artose Pinner break the 100-yard mark in rushing during the season. • Started and played in 14 games in 2006 season, matching his career-high. • Acquired in draft-day trade with Philadelphia in exchange of picks in 2006. • Played in Philadelphia for Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress. • Started Super Bowl XXXIX for the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2004 season. • Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2002 and made the Eagles roster. • His 2nd cousin, Sylvester Hicks, played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1978-81.

#81 VISANTHE SHIANCOE, TE, 6TH YEAR, MORGAN STATE 2008 SEASON: 10 catches, 129 yards, 12.9 avg., 34t long, 1 TD 2008 HIGHS: 4 ..........Receptions ....................@ Tennessee, 9/28 47 ........Receiving Yards............@ Tennessee, 9/28 34t .......Long Reception.............vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........TD ................................vs. Carolian, 9/21 SERVICE: 83 GAMES/ 41 STARTS; 19 GAMES/ 18 STARTS AS A VIKING SHIANCOE’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 72 705 9.8 79 5 SHIANCOE’S VIKINGS STATS


• Caught season-high 4 passes for 47 yards @ Tennessee (9/28). • Hauled in his 1st TD of the 2008 season on a 34-yard strike from Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21). • Caught season-long 23-yard pass vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Tied for Vikings-high with 3 catches in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8). • Has not missed a game in his 5 NFL seasons, playing in all 81 games with 39 starts. • Posted career-highs in every category in 2007 with the Vikings, including notching over 70 yards more than his

previous 4-season total (253 to 323). • Caught the longest pass by a Viking in 2007 with a 79-yarder on a revere pass from WR Sidney Rice. • His 79-yard catch is the longest by a Vikings TE in team history and came on the 1st play of the game vs.

Oakland (11/18).

• Signed as a free agent in 2007 to enhance the Vikings TEs in a pass-catching role. • Came to Minnesota after helping NY Giants make the playoffs in 2005 and 2006. • Opened 23 career games with Giants. • Originally a 4th-round draft pick by the Giants in 2003. • Caught TD passes from Jesse Palmer and Eli Manning during his Giants tenure. • Standout TE at Morgan State.

#83 JEFF DUGAN, FB, 5TH YEAR, MARYLAND 2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS: SERVICE: 33 GAMES/ 9 STARTS DUGAN’S CAREER STATS


RUSHING

NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 2 7 3.5 4 0

• Inactive for opening 4 games of 2008. • Versatile player who can line up in the backfield or at TE. • Physical blocker who excels on special teams. • Caught 1st career TD pass, a 3-yard pass from Brad Johnson vs. Arizona (11/26/06). • Started 1st game since 10/31/04 as a rookie when he started 1st career game as a FB @ Miami (11/19/06). • Caught 1st 3 passes of his career @ Miami (11/19) ending with 20 yards. • Made 1st career start in 1st career game played on Monday Night Football @ Philadelphia (9/20/04). • Joined Vikings as their 7th-round draft pick in 2004. • The 1st TE drafted by the Vikings since Jim Kleinsasser in 1999 (2nd round). • Teammate at Maryland with Vikings LB E.J. Henderson. • Started 46 of his 49 career games at Maryland. • Earned degrees in business and finance at Maryland. • Participated in NFLPA-sponsored classes at Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business in 2006 off-season.

#84 AUNDRAE ALLISON, WR, 2ND YEAR, EAST CAROLINA 2008 SEASON: 5 catches, 65 yards, 13.0 avg., 21 long, 0 TDs 6 punt returns, 3 FC, 40 yards, 6.7 avg., 27 long 3 kickoff returns, 51 yards, 17.0 avg., 22 long 2008 SEASON HIGHS: 2 ..........Receptions ....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28 37 ........Receiving Yards............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 21 ........Long Reception.............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 2 ..........Kickoff Returns..............@ Green Bay, 9/8 22 ........Long Kickoff Return ......@ Green Bay, 9/8 3 ..........Punt Returns .................@ Green Bay, 9/8 3 ..........Fair Catches..................vs. Carolina, 9/21 27 ........Punt Return Yards ........vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 27 ........Long Punt Return..........vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 SERVICE: 15 GAMES/ 0 STARTS ALLISON’S CAREER STATS



KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 23 625 27.2 104t 1

PUNT RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 6 40 6.7 27 0

• Clutch receiver has 4 of his 5 receptions going for a 1st down on 3rd down during the season. • Caught 1st passes of season vs. Indianapolis (9/14), going for 37 yards with a long of 21. Notched a 27-yard

punt return in Colts game. • Returns in 2008 as a key return man and a big factor in the Vikings WR corps. • Set Vikings record with 104-yard kickoff return TD as a rookie in 2007 vs. Detroit (12/2/07). • Set Vikings record with a 28.7-yard average on kickoff returns in 2007 and had 3 of 60+ yards. • Played 2 seasons at East Carolina after spending 2 seasons at Georgia Military College. • Did not start playing football until his junior year of high school. • Aspires to a career as a script writer following football.

#87 BERNARD BERRIAN, WR, 5TH YEAR, FRESNO STATE 2008 SEASON: 11 catches, 195 yards, 17.7 avg., 48 long 2008 SEASON HIGHS: 5 ..........Receptions ....................@ Tennessee, 9/28 79 ........Receiving Yards............vs. Carolina, 9/21 48 ........Long Reception.............vs. Carolina, 9/21 ............Receiving TD................. SERVICE: 62 GAMES/ 36 STARTS; 4 GAMES/4 STARTS AS A VIKING BERRIAN’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 161 2,392 14.8 62 13 BERRIAN’S VIKINGS STATS


• In past 2 weeks vs. Carolina and at Tennessee he has had 8 catches for 157 yards, a 19.6 yard-per-catch

average. • Reeled in 1-handed catch for 28 yards and had season-high 5 catches for the game at Tennessee (9/28). • Caught season-long 48-yard pass vs. Carolina (9/21). • Tied for Vikings high with 3 catches in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8), going for 38 yards with a long of 24. • Vikings priority free agent signing in 2008 coming from NFC North rival Chicago. • Veteran player with knowledge of the NFC North was a starter for Bears in Super Bowl XLI. • Set career-high with 71 catches in 2007, beating his previous best by 20 catches. • Has experience as a return man and earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors in 2005. • Started 1st career game and caught 1st career NFL pass against the Vikings at the Dome in 2004. • Both parents are retired US Air Force veterans. • Teammates at Fresno State with Vikings CB Marcus McCauley. • Teammates at Chicago with fellow Vikings WR Bobby Wade.

#89 ROBERT FERGUSON, WR, 8TH YEAR, TEXAS A&M 2008 SEASON: 1 catch, 9 yards 1 special teams tackle 2008 HIGHS: 1 ..........Receptions ....................vs. Carolina, 9/21

9 ..........Receiving Yards............vs. Carolina, 9/21 ............Long Reception............. ............Receiving TDs............... 1 ..........Special Teams Tackle...@ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 79 GAMES/ 34 STARTS; 19 GAMES / 8 STARTS AS A VIKING FERGUSON’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 149 1,977 13.3 71 13 FERGUSON’S VIKINGS STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs

33 400 12.1 71 1 • Caught 1st pass of 2008 from Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21). • Brings veteran presence and leadership to the Vikings WR group. • Hauled in career-long 71-yard reception from Tarvaris Jackson at San Francisco in 2007. • Is the Vikings most veteran WR as he enters his 8th NFL season. • Joined the Vikings during training camp after his release from border-rivals Green Bay. • Played in Green Bay under Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell. • Had career-high 105 yards receiving against the Vikings in a 2002 game at Lambeau Field. • Played 1 season at Texas A&M after transferring from Tyler Junior College, entering the NFL Draft early.

#90 FRED EVANS, DT, 3RD YEAR, TEXAS STATE 2008 SEASON: 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 4 QB hurries 2008 HIGHS: 2 ..........Tackles..........................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1 ..........Solo ...............................@ Green Bay, 9/8 1 ..........Tackle for Loss..............@ Green Bay, 9/8 3 ..........QB Hurry .......................vs. Carolina, 9/21 ............Sack .............................. SERVICE: 16 GAMES/ 0 STARTS; 15 GAMES/ 0 STARTS AS A VIKING EVANS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 10 6 4 1.0 0 6 0 0 0 2.0

• Returns in 2008 as a key backup in the Vikings defensive line rotation. • Played in 11 games in his debut season with the Vikings in 2007. • Posted 1st career sack when he caught Eli Manning @ NY Giants (11/25/07) in the Vikings upset win. • Acquired by Vikings during 2007 training camp. • Played in 2006 season finale for Miami Dolphins. • Was a 7th-round pick by Miami in 2006, the 207th overall player selected. • Played 2 seasons at Texas State-San Marcos after transferring from junior college. • Cousin of Major League Baseball OF Gary Matthews, Jr.

#91 RAY EDWARDS, DE, 3RD YEAR, PURDUE 2008 SEASON: 10 tackles, 7 solo, 7 QB Hurries, 1.0 tackle for loss, 1 pass defensed 2008 HIGHS: 5 ..........Tackles..........................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 4 ..........Solos .............................@ Green Bay, 9/8 5 ..........QB Hurries ....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1.0 .......Tackle for Loss..............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1 ..........Pass Defensed..............vs. Carolina, 9/21 SERVICE: 30 GAMES/ 16 STARTS EDWARDS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 65 46 19 8.5 0 42 5 4 1 (9t) 7.0

• Inactive at Tennessee (9/28) with shoulder injury. • Notched season-high 5 QB hurries vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Started Vikings opener at Green Bay (9/8) at LDE. • Tied for Vikings lead in 2007 with 5.0 sacks. • Enters 2008 as the Vikings starter at LDE, opposite newly-acquired RDE Jared Allen. • Important part of the Vikings defense that led the NFL in rushing defense in 2006 and 2007. • Part of vaunted 2008 Vikings defensive line that features 3 Pro Bowlers from 2007 in Kevin Williams, Pat

Williams and Jared Allen. • Notched 1st career sack when he caught J.P. Losman at Buffalo (10/1/06). • Left Purdue after his junior year and entered the NFL Draft.

#93 KEVIN WILLIAMS, DT, 6TH YEAR, OKLAHOMA STATE 2008 SEASON: 25 tackles, 17 solo, 2.0 sacks, 2.0 tackles for loss, 12 QB hurries, 2 passes defensed 2008 HIGHS: 6 ..........Tackles..........................@ Green Bay, 9/8; vs. Carolina, 9/21 4 ..........Solos .............................vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ Tennessee, 9/28 2.0 .......Sacks ............................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........Passes Defensed .........vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........Tackle for Loss..............@ Green Bay, 9/8 5 ..........QB hurries .....................@ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 82 GAMES/ 82 STARTS WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 371 239 132 36.0 4 (82 yds) 155 36 8 9 (83) 30.0

• Notched 2.0 sacks against Jake Delhomme in Vikings 20-10 win vs. Carolina (9/21), part of a 5.0-sack

day by the Vikings defense against Carolina. • Led Vikings with 11 tackles in the 2008 opener vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Highly-decorated defensive stalwart has been named to 3 Pro Bowls in his 5 Vikings seasons. • Key part of the Vikings leading the NFL in rushing defense in 2006 and 2007. • Is tied for the Vikings record with 4 defensive TDs in his career (2 INTs, 2 FRs). • Only Alan Page (9) and John Randle (8) have been to more Pro Bowls by a DT than Williams’ 3 trips. • Consensus All-Rookie honoree in 2003. • Tied Vikings record by starting all 16 games as a rookie and only the 2nd defensive player in team history to

accomplish the feat, joining Dewayne Washington in 1994. • Only Keith Millard had more sacks a rookie (11.0 in 1985) than Williams’ 10.5 in 2003. • Set a Vikings rookie single-game record with 3.0 sacks in 2003 finale at Arizona. • Was the highest-drafted defensive lineman by the Vikings since Chris Doleman was taken #4 overall in 1985. • Wife, Tasha, ended her collegiate basketball career at Louisiana Tech in 2006 by helping the Lady Techsters to

the NCAA Tournament. #94 PAT WILLIAMS, DT, 12TH YEAR, TEXAS A&M 2008 SEASON: 14 tackles, 8 solo, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1 pass defensed 2008 HIGHS: 6 ..........Tackles..........................@ Green Bay, 9/8 4 ..........Solos .............................@ Green Bay, 9/8; @ Tennessee, 9/28 1 ..........Passes Defensed .........vs. Carolina, 9/21 ............QB Hurries .................... 1 ..........Tackle for Loss..............@ Green Bay, 9/8; @ Tennessee, 9/28 ............Sack .............................. ............Fumble Recovery..........

SERVICE: 160 GAMES/ 117 STARTS; 52 GAMES/ 52 STARTS AS A VIKING WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 710 484 226 17.5 1 (20t yds) 68 15 6 6 (29) 32.0 WILLIAMS’ VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 240 152 88 4.5 0 32 15 2 2 (1) 32.0

• Has been selected to past 2 Pro Bowls- representing Vikings following 2006 and 2007 seasons. • Key element to the Vikings leading the NFL in rushing defense each of the past 2 seasons. • Along with DT Kevin Williams, joins only legendary duo of Alan Page and Gary Larsen from the Purple People

Eaters as a DT tandem that made the Pro Bowl in consecutive seasons. • Joined fellow DT Kevin Williams in the Pro Bowl, the 1st time since 1970 with 2 Vikings DTs in the game. • The 1st free agent signed in 2005, part of the ongoing defensive makeover started in 2004. • Has scored 2 career defensive TDs- a fumble return and an interception return. • Active in community outreach efforts during his career in Buffalo and continued in Minnesota. • Owns an automobile customizing business in the Twin Cities - Automotive Concepts.

#95 KENECHI UDEZE, DE, 5TH YEAR, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SERVICE: 51 GAMES / 47 STARTS

• Will spend 2008 season on Vikings’ Reserve/Non-Football Illness list. • Underwent bone marrow transplant in July 2008 as he fights leukemia. • Brother, Thomas, was transplant donor. • Tied for 2007 lead among Vikings with 5.0 sacks. • Notched career-best 53 tackles in 2007. • Key part of the Vikings #1-ranked NFL rush defense in 2006 and 2007. • Started 30 of 32 games in 2006 and 2007.

#96 BRIAN ROBISON, DE, 2ND YEAR, TEXAS 2008 SEASON: 2 tackles, 2 QB hurries 2008 HIGHS: 1 ..........Tackles..........................vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ Tennessee, 9/28 1 ..........Solos .............................@ Tennessee, 9/28 2 ..........QB Hurries ....................@ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 20 GAMES / 5 STARTS WILLIAMS’ VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 27 16 11 4.5 0 16 0 1 2 (1) 6.0

• Key backup along the Vikings defensive line in 2008 brings starting experience to the lineup. • Named to 2007 All-Rookie team. • Ranked 3rd in the NFL among 2007 NFL rookies with 4.5 sacks. • Is the last Vikings player to sack Brett Favre when he played for the Packers. • Defensive teammates on Texas national title team with Vikings CB Cedric Griffin. • Was an exceptional track and field athlete at UT, winning the Big 12 title in shot put and discus and

finishing 2nd at the NCAA meet in 2006 in the shot. • School record holder at UT in shot put. • Married to high school sweetheart and rodeo barrel racer, Jayme Miller, in spring 2008.

#97 ELLIS WYMS, DT, 8TH YEAR, MISSISSIPPI STATE 2008 SEASON: 3 QB hurries 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles..........................

2 ..........QB Hurries ....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 SERVICE: 83 GAMES/ 9 STARTS; 4 GAMES/0 STARTS AS A VIKING WYMS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 145 78 67 16.5 0 -- 4 3 2 -- WYMS’ VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 145 78 67 16.5 0 3 4 3 2 --

• Had a pair of QB hurries vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Veteran player along the line that has been to the playoffs with Tampa Bay and Seattle. • Helped Tampa Bay claim Super Bowl XXXVII title with win over Oakland. • Posted a sack of Raiders QB Rich Gannon in Super Bowl. • Played 2001-06 with Tampa Bay and 2007 with Seattle. • Selected with 6th-round pick in 2001 NFL Draft by Buccaneers. • Fan of Broadway musicals. • Active in community outreach efforts throughout his NFL career.

#98 LETROY GUION, DT, ROOKIE, FLORIDA STATE 2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS: SERVICE: 1 GAMES/0 STARTS

• Played in 1st career game at Tennessee (9/28). • Inactive for opening 3 games of 2008. • Selected with 2nd of 2 picks in the 5th round by the Vikings in 2008. • The Vikings youngest player, turned 21 on 6/21/08. • Powerful interior player with great potential will learn behind a pair of Pro Bowlers with Pat Williams

and Kevin Williams. • The 1st FSU player drafted by the Vikings since CB Corey Fuller in 1995. • Entered the NFL Draft after his 3rd season at Florida State.

VIKINGS 2008 INJURED RESERVE PLAYERS #27 MICHAEL BOULWARE, S, 5TH YEAR, FLORIDA STATE SERVICE: 64 GAMES/ 28 STARTS BOULWARE’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 170 132 38 3.0 11 -- 23 3 1 20 • Suffered wrist injury in 2008 preseason finale at Dallas. • Joined Vikings as a free agent from Houston for the 2008 season. • Started Super Bowl XL for Seattle and intercepted Ben Roethlisberger in the game. • Named to All-Rookie team in 2004. • Brother, Peter, was a starting LB for the Ravens on their Super Bowl XXXV championship team. • Wife, Jessica, was the national Player of the Year as a softball standout at Florida State. #59 HEATH FARWELL, LB, 4TH YEAR, SAN DIEGO STATE SERVICE: 39 GAMES/ 0 STARTS FARWELL’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 70 • Suffered knee injury in 2008 preseason opener vs. Seattle. • Vikings special teams leader who earned Special Teams MVP by vote of his teammates in 2006 and 2007. • Set Vikings record with 7 special teams tackles at NY Giants (11/25/07). • Tied for 3rd-best single-season special teams tackle total in Vikings history with 32 stops in 2007. • Tied for Vikings record with 2 onside kick recoveries. • Active in several community outreach projects, including the RT Autism Foundation and U of M Childrens Hospitals. • Married in 2008 offseason. #66 MIKE JONES, T, 1ST YEAR, IOWA SERVICE: 0 GAMES/ 0 STARTS • Signed by Vikings on 6/10/08. • Spent 2007 training camp with San Diego and signed to Chicago practice squad on 11/14/07. • Teammate of Chad Greenway at Iowa. • Started 43 career games for the Hawkeyes at 3 different line positions. #71 KENDERICK ALLEN, DT, 5TH YEAR, LSU SERVICE: 31 GAMES/ 3 STARTS ALLEN’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 51 40 11 3.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 -- • Veteran lineman who has experience with 3 teams. • Entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with New Orleans in 2003. • Played in Wild Card playoff game with NY Giants in 2005.

• Co-owner of a chicken wing restaurant in his hometown of Bogalusa, LA. #92 JAYME MITCHELL, DE, 3RD YEAR, MISSISSIPPI SERVICE: 23 GAMES/ 0 STARTS MITCHELL’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 25 13 12 4.0 0 14 1 1 0 1.0 0 • Suffered knee injury in 2008 preseason opener vs. Seattle. • Experienced DE notched 2.0 sacks on QB Tom Brady vs. New England on Monday Night Football as a rookie in

2006. • Entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the Vikings in 2006. • Teammates at Ole Miss with Vikings lineman Marcus Johnson.

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LAST WEEK’S PLAY-BY-PLAY

National Football League Game SummaryNFL Copyright © 2008 by The National Football League. All rights reserved. This summary and play-by-play is for the express purpose of assisting media in their coverage of the game; any other use of this material is prohibited without the written permission of the National Football League.

Week 4

QB 8 C.Simms

QB 4 J.Booty, S 20 M.Williams, CB 21 M.McCauley, FB 44 T.Tapeh, LB 54 V.Ciurciu, T 60 D.Radovich, FB 83 J.Dugan, DE 91 R.Edwards

QB 10 V.Young, WR 11 P.Williams, RB 42 C.Henry, LB 59 S.Keglar, T 66 M.Otto, WR 87 L.Hawkins, DE 95 W.Hayes, DT 96 K.Vickerson

Minnesota Vikings At Tennessee Titans Start Time: 12:03 PM CSTat LP Field, Nashville, TN

Played Outdoors on Turf: GrassGame Weather: Sunny Temp: 78° F (25.6° C), Humidity: 43%, Wind: NE 10 mph

Outdoor Weather: Sunny, Wind Chill: 79

Officials

Referee:Line Judge:

Head Linesman:Field Judge:

Umpire:Side Judge:

Back Judge:

Morelli, Peter (135)Lewis, Darryll (130)

Hayward, George (54)Vernatchi, Rob (75)

Hall, Richard (49)Wilson, Greg (119)

Dornan, Kirk (6)

Lineups

Minnesota Vikings Tennessee Titans

P 5 C.Kluwe, QB 7 T.Jackson, K 8 R.Longwell, WR 18 S.Rice, CB 22 B.Sapp, RB 29 C.Taylor, S 37 E.Frampton, S 39 H.Abdullah, TE 40 J.Kleinsasser, CB 41 C.Gordon, RB 43 M.Hicks, TE 45 G.Mills, LS 46 C.Loeffler, LB 50 E.Henderson, LB 56 E. J. Henderson, C 65 J.Sullivan, T 72 M.Johnson, WR 84 A.Allison, WR 89 R.Ferguson, DT 90 F.Evans, DE 96 B.Robison, DT 97 E.Wyms, DT 98 L.Guion

K 2 R.Bironas, P/K 15 C.Hentrich, WR 17 Ch.Davis, CB 20 N.Harper, CB 21 R.Hill, S 22 V.Fuller, S 23 D.Nickey, RB 25 L.White, DB 29 C.Carr, CB 30 E.King, RB 35 Q.Ganther, LB 56 C.Allred, LB 57 J.Stamer, LS/LB 58 K.Amato, G/C 64 L.Harris, T/G 70 D.Loper, DE 78 J.Ford, TE 80 B.Scaife, WR 81 B.Jones, TE 88 C.Stevens, DL 91 J.Jones, DE 98 D.Ball

VISITOR: Minnesota Vikings 0 10 0 7 0 17

HOME: Tennessee Titans 10 10 3 7 0 30

1 2 3 4 OT Total

Offense DefenseOffense Defense

Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Visitor Home

Replay Official: Slavin, Howard

Game Day Weather

Substitutions Substitutions

Did Not Play Did Not Play

Not Active Not Active

Field Goals (made ( ) & missed)

Scoring Plays

Paid Attendance: 69,143 Time: 3:18

Date: Sunday, 9/28/2008

WR 87 B.Berrian LE 73 O.Grigsby WR 19 J.McCareins LE 90 J.KearseLT 79 A.Hicks NT 94 P.Williams LT 71 M.Roos LT 97 T.BrownLG 76 S.Hutchinson UT 93 K.Williams LG 54 E.Amano RT 92 A.HaynesworthC 78 M.Birk RE 69 J.Allen C 68 K.Mawae RE 93 K.Vanden Bosch

RG 64 A.Herrera SLB 52 C.Greenway RG 73 J.Scott LLB 50 D.ThorntonRT 62 R.Cook MLB 58 D.Herron RT 76 D.Stewart MIKE 55 S.TullochTE 81 V.Shiancoe WLB 51 B.Leber TE 83 A.Crumpler RLB 53 K.Bulluck

WR 19 B.Wade LCB 26 A.Winfield WR 12 J.Gage LB 52 R.FowlerQB 12 G.Frerotte RCB 23 C.Griffin QB 5 K.Collins RCB 31 C.FinneganRB 28 A.Peterson SS 42 D.Sharper FB 45 A.Hall SS 24 C.HopeFB 38 N.Tahi FS 25 T.Johnson RB 28 C.Johnson FS 33 M.Griffin

R.Longwell (42) 48RU R.Bironas (20) (32) (49)

Titans R.Bironas 20 yd. Field Goal (11-74, 4:56) 0 31 10:04Titans C.Johnson 1 yd. run (R.Bironas kick) (9-33, 4:38) 0 101 4:05Vikings A.Peterson 28 yd. run (R.Longwell kick) (10-80, 4:12) 7 102 14:53Titans R.Bironas 32 yd. Field Goal (8-58, 4:34) 7 132 10:19Titans L.White 1 yd. run (R.Bironas kick) (5-11, 1:46) 7 202 3:42Vikings R.Longwell 42 yd. Field Goal (11-43, 2:54) 10 202 0:48Titans R.Bironas 49 yd. Field Goal (7-33, 2:45) 10 233 6:54Vikings A.Peterson 3 yd. run (R.Longwell kick) (11-79, 4:13) 17 234 6:00Titans C.Johnson 6 yd. run (R.Bironas kick) (1-6, 0:06) 17 304 3:40

Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans

9/28/2008 at LP Field

Final Individual Statistics

20 3480 4.0 28 2 76 2.2 9 3Total Total

274 280 Total44 26 4/21 1 199 28035 18 0/0 0Total

26 18274 10.5 28 0 199 28 0Total Total

0 10 0 0 11 11 0Total

INTERCEPTIONS

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS LG TDAVG

PASSING

RUSHING ATT YDS LG TDAVG

Total

6 324 5754.0 Total

PUNTING NO YDS TB LG

Total 1 0 6 261 5043.5 0 3

AVG IN20

3 19 10 0

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS LG TD

Returns

FC

4 55 20 0Returns

5 133 34 0

KICKOFF RETURNS

Returns 4 120 52 0Returns

4 1 -1 0 1Total 1 0 0 0

PUNTING NO YDS TB LGAVG IN20


INTERCEPTIONS

PASSING


KICKOFF RETURNS

PUNT RETURNS LG TDFC


11.1

2

0

1

0

ATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RT ATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RT

NO YDS AVG

13.8

AVG

6.3

NO YDS LG TDAVG NO YDS LG TDAVG

11.00.0

LG TDFCNO YDS AVGNO YDS LG TDFCAVG

30.026.6

68.667.8

3

NET

40.3

NET

41.5

A.Peterson 80 4.4 28 218C.Taylor 0 0.0 0 01G.Frerotte 0 0.0 0 01

C.Johnson 61 3.6 9 217L.White 13 1.2 3 111K.Collins 2 0.3 5 06

G.Frerotte 266 28043 25 2/9 1 66.6T.Jackson 8 801 1 2/12 0 100.0

K.Collins 199 28035 18 0/0 0 68.6

B.Wade 75 10.7 23 07B.Berrian 78 15.6 28 05V.Shiancoe 47 11.8 22 04A.Peterson 21 5.3 8 04A.Allison 23 11.5 14 02N.Tahi 9 4.5 7 02J.Kleinsasser 15 15.0 15 01S.Rice 6 6.0 6 01

J.Gage 92 18.4 28 05J.McCareins 37 12.3 16 03B.Jones 34 11.3 13 03B.Scaife 17 5.7 9 03C.Johnson 14 4.7 7 03A.Hall 5 5.0 5 01

N.Harper 11 11.0 11 01

C.Kluwe 324 576 54.0 1 041.5 C.Hentrich 261 506 43.5 0 340.3

C.Gordon 19 10 03 26.3[DOWNED] 0 0 01 00.0

C.Carr 55 20 04 113.8[TOUCHBACK] 0 0 01 00.0

M.Hicks 110 34 04 027.5C.Taylor 23 23 01 023.0[TOUCHBACK] 0 0 02 00.0

C.Carr 104 52 03 034.7C.Stevens 16 16 01 016.0

FUMBLES FUM YDS FORCEDTDOWN-REC OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS

Minnesota Vikings

LOST

A.Peterson 0 001 0 00 0 01N.Tahi 0 001 0 00 0 01B.Wade 0 001 0 00 0 00G.Frerotte -1 001 0 00 0 01V.Shiancoe 0 000 0 01 0 00E.Henderson 0 000 0 00 1 00E. J. Henderson 0 000 0 00 0 10

FUMBLES FUM YDS FORCEDTDOWN-REC OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS

Tennessee Titans

LOSTK.Collins -2 001 0 01 0 00C.Carr 0 101 0 00 0 00K.Mawae -1 001 0 00 0 01V.Fuller 0 000 0 00 1 00D.Thornton 0 000 0 00 1 00K.Vanden Bosch 0 000 0 00 1 00T.Brown 0 000 4 00 0 10K.Bulluck 0 000 0 00 0 10S.Tulloch 0 000 4 00 0 10



Final Individual Statistics

2

3 1 -3 0 3Total 3 8 0 11

Final Team Statistics



Visitor HomeVikings Titans

TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 18 16By Rushing 4 5By Passing 13 11By Penalty 1 0

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 7-15-47% 6-17-35%

FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-0-0% 1-1-100%

TOTAL NET YARDS 333 275Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 68 69Average gain per offensive play 4.9 4.0

NET YARDS RUSHING 80 76Total Rushing Plays 20 34Average gain per rushing play 4.0 2.2Tackles for a loss-number and yards 3-7 3-6

NET YARDS PASSING 253 199Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 4-21 0-0Gross yards passing 274 199

PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 44-26-1 35-18-0Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 5.3 5.7

KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 4-1-0 7-5-2

PUNTS Number and Average 6-54.0 6-43.5Had Blocked 0 0

FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0Net Punting Average 41.5 40.3

TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 19 66No. and Yards Punt Returns 3-19 4-55No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 5-133 4-120No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 1-11

PENALTIES Number and Yards 7-50 4-18

FUMBLES Number and Lost 4-3 3-1

TOUCHDOWNS 2 3Rushing 2 3Passing 0 0

EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 2-2 3-3Kicking Made-Attempts 2-2 3-3

FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 1-2 3-3RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 3-5-60%GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 3-4-75%SAFETIES 0 0FINAL SCORE 17 30TIME OF POSSESSION 28:57 31:03

Ball Possession And Drive Chart



* inside opponent's 20

Time of Possession by Quarter

Home

Visitor

Kickoff Drive No.-Start Average

1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total

5:26

9:34

5:00 8:33 9:58 28:57

10:00 6:27 5:02 31:03

Vikings: 7 - MIN 23 Titans: 4 - TEN 34

(349) Average MIN 25

(580) Average TEN 41

How Ball Obtained

Drive Began

# Play

Yds Pen

Net Yds

Yds Gain

1st Down

Last Scrm

How Given Up

#

Time Recd

Time Lost

Time Poss

How Ball Obtained

Drive Began

# Play

Yds Pen

Net Yds

Yds Gain

1st Down

Last Scrm

How Given Up

#

Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings

Tennessee Titans

Time Recd

Time Lost

Time Poss

Tennessee Titans

1 10:04 1:218:43 Kickoff MIN 21 3 9 5 14 1 MIN 33 Fumble

2 4:05 4:1214:53 Kickoff MIN 20 10 80 0 80 4 TEN 28 Touchdown3 10:19 1:438:36 Kickoff MIN 20 4 20 0 20 1 MIN 40 Punt4 5:34 0:065:28 Punt MIN 16 1 -1 0 -1 0 MIN 16 Fumble5 3:42 2:540:48 Kickoff MIN 33 11 53 -10 43 3 TEN 24 Field Goal6 0:10 0:100:00 Fumble TEN 41 2 11 0 11 1 TEN 30 Missed FG

7 15:00 2:3012:30 Kickoff MIN 31 3 12 -10 2 0 MIN 33 Punt8 11:13 1:349:39 Punt MIN 19 3 14 -5 9 0 MIN 28 Punt9 6:54 2:544:00 Kickoff MIN 15 5 38 -10 28 1 MIN 43 Punt

10 2:31 1:350:56 Punt MIN 45 5 15 0 15 1 TEN 39 Fumble

11 14:48 3:4111:07 Punt MIN 26 6 9 0 9 1 MIN 35 Punt12 10:13 4:136:00 Punt MIN 21 11 76 3 79 5 TEN 3* Touchdown13 4:03 0:173:46 Punt MIN 2 3 0 0 0 0 MIN 2 Interception14 3:40 1:471:53 Kickoff MIN 21 3 -3 0 -3 0 MIN 18 Punt

1 15:00 4:5610:04 Kickoff TEN 24 11 74 0 74 3 MIN 2* Field Goal2 8:43 4:384:05 Fumble MIN 33 9 28 5 33 3 MIN 1* Touchdown

3 14:53 4:3410:19 Kickoff TEN 27 8 63 -5 58 2 MIN 15* Field Goal4 8:36 3:025:34 Punt TEN 21 6 18 0 18 1 TEN 39 Punt5 5:28 1:463:42 Fumble MIN 11 5 11 0 11 2 MIN 1* Touchdown6 0:48 0:380:10 Kickoff TEN 31 4 10 0 10 1 TEN 42 Fumble

7 12:30 1:1711:13 Punt TEN 25 3 7 0 7 0 TEN 32 Punt8 9:39 2:456:54 Punt TEN 36 7 33 0 33 2 MIN 31 Field Goal9 4:00 1:292:31 Punt TEN 20 3 4 -5 -1 0 TEN 19 Punt

10 0:56 1:0814:48 Fumble TEN 40 3 5 0 5 0 TEN 45 Punt11 11:07 0:5410:13 Punt TEN 27 3 6 0 6 0 TEN 33 Punt12 6:00 1:574:03 Kickoff MIN 47 6 10 0 10 1 MIN 37 Punt13 3:46 0:063:40 Interception MIN 6 1 6 0 6 1 MIN 6* Touchdown14 1:53 1:530:00 Punt TEN 26 3 -3 0 -3 0 TEN 24 End of Game

Final Defensive Statistics

Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans9/28/2008 at LP Field

TKL /TK=Tackle AST /AS=Assist COMB=Combined TFL=Tackles for a Loss QH=Quarterback Hit

IN=Interception PD=Pass Defense FF =Forced Fumble FR=Fumble Recovery BL=Blocked

Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams MiscMinnesota Vikings

Special Teams MiscTennessee Titans Regular Defensive Plays

45 19 64 0.0 0.0 0 5 0 1 6 6 1 0 0 4 0 0 1Total

46 14 60 4.0 9.0 1 6 3 3 8 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1Total

3

21.0

4

6

IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FRQHTKL AST COMB SK / YDS TFL

6 1 7 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Finnegan 01

6 1 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0V.Fuller 00

6 0 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Hope 00

5 1 6 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0N.Harper 00

5 1 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Thornton 00

3 3 6 2.0 11.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Haynesworth 22

4 1 5 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Bulluck 00

3 2 5 1.5 7.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0T.Brown 41

4 0 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0S.Tulloch 00

2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Kearse 11

1 1 2 0.5 3.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Vanden Bosch 21

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Griffin 00

0 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Jones 00

0 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Ball 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Ford 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Fowler 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Stamer 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Q.Ganther 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Allred 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.King 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0J.Scott 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1K.Collins 00

TKL AST COMB SK / YDS IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FRQHTFL

7 4 11 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Greenway 01

7 0 7 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Griffin 00

4 3 7 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Winfield 00

4 2 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Williams 11

4 2 6 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Sharper 00

4 2 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0P.Williams 01

3 1 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E. J. Henderson 00

2 2 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0T.Johnson 00

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Allen 10

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Leber 01

2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Gordon 00

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Herron 00

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Robison 00

0 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0F.Evans 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.Wyms 10

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0E.Henderson 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Hicks 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Ferguson 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0H.Abdullah 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0N.Tahi 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Loeffler 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0M.Birk 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0A.Peterson 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1V.Shiancoe 00

First Half Summary


Scoring Plays

Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams MiscMinnesota Vikings

Special Teams MiscTennessee Titans Regular Defensive Plays

Team Qtr Time Scoring Play ScoreVisitor Home


9 2050 5.6 28 1 58 2.9 9 2Total Total

127 220 Total19 12 1/5 0 147 28021 13 0/0 0Total

12 13127 10.6 22 0 147 28 0Total Total


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11.3

Vikings Titans

ATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RTATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RT

TIME OF POSSESSIONPERIOD SCORES0 10 = 10

10 10 = 20

10:26

19:34Vikings (Visitor)Titans (Home)

Vikings

Titans

82.6 82.8

TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 10 12First Downs Rushing-Passing-by Penalty 2 - 8 - 0 4 - 8 - 0

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 3-5-60% 5-9-56%

TOTAL NET YARDS 172 205Total Offensive Plays 29 41

NET YARDS RUSHING 50 58

NET YARDS PASSING 122 147Gross Yards Passing 127 147Times thrown-yards lost attempting to pass 1-5 0-0

Pass Attempts-Completions-Had Intercepted 19 - 12 - 0 21 - 13 - 0Punts-Number and Average 1 - 52 1 - 46Penalties-Number and Yards 2 - 15 2 - 10Fumbles-Number and Lost 2 - 2 1 - 1Red Zone Efficiency 0-0-0% 2-4-50%Average Drive Start MIN 28 TEN 43

Titans R.Bironas 20 yd. Field Goal (11-74, 4:56) 0 31 10:04Titans C.Johnson 1 yd. run (R.Bironas kick) (9-33, 4:38) 0 101 4:05Vikings A.Peterson 28 yd. run (R.Longwell kick) (10-80, 4:12) 7 102 14:53Titans R.Bironas 32 yd. Field Goal (8-58, 4:34) 7 132 10:19Titans L.White 1 yd. run (R.Bironas kick) (5-11, 1:46) 7 202 3:42Vikings R.Longwell 42 yd. Field Goal (11-43, 2:54) 10 202 0:48

TKL AST COMB SK / YDS IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FRQHTFL

5 3 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Greenway 005 0 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Griffin 004 1 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Sharper 002 2 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Williams 00

A.Peterson 50 5.6 28 19 C.Johnson 44 4.4 9 110L.White 9 1.1 3 18K.Collins 5 2.5 5 02

G.Frerotte 127 22019 12 1/5 0 82.6 K.Collins 147 28021 13 0/0 0 82.8

V.Shiancoe 47 11.7 22 04B.Berrian 27 13.5 18 02A.Allison 23 11.5 14 02N.Tahi 9 4.5 7 02J.Kleinsasser 15 15.0 15 01B.Wade 6 6.0 6 01

J.Gage 73 18.3 28 04C.Johnson 14 4.7 7 03J.McCareins 27 13.5 16 02B.Jones 22 11.0 13 02B.Scaife 11 5.5 9 02

First Half Summary


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IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FRQHTKL AST COMB SK / YDS TFL

3 1 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Thornton 002 2 4 1.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Haynesworth 113 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Bulluck 003 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Hope 00

Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans at LP Field

1st QuarterPlay By Play Page 19/28/2008MIN wins toss, elects to defend the North goal, and TEN elects to Receive.R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to TEN 1. C.Carr to TEN 24 for 23 yards (M.Hicks, H.Abdullah).Tennessee Titans at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:55)

1-10-TEN 24 (14:55) C.Johnson right end to TEN 33 for 9 yards (C.Greenway).P12-1-TEN 33 (14:21) K.Collins pass short left to J.Gage to MIN 49 for 18 yards (C.Griffin, T.Johnson).

1-10-MIN 49 (13:43) C.Johnson right end to MIN 45 for 4 yards (D.Sharper, D.Herron).2-6-MIN 45 (13:09) K.Collins pass incomplete short right to C.Johnson.

P23-6-MIN 45 (13:05) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass deep left to J.McCareins to MIN 29 for 16 yards (C.Griffin).1-10-MIN 29 (12:27) C.Johnson left tackle to MIN 23 for 6 yards (C.Greenway).

P32-4-MIN 23 (11:52) K.Collins pass short right to B.Jones to MIN 10 for 13 yards (C.Greenway, D.Sharper).1-10-MIN 10 (11:15) C.Johnson right end pushed ob at MIN 9 for 1 yard (D.Herron).2-9-MIN 9 (10:52) K.Collins pass short right to C.Johnson to MIN 2 for 7 yards (C.Greenway, A.Winfield).

Timeout #1 by TEN at 10:13.3-2-MIN 2 (10:13) K.Collins pass incomplete short right to C.Stevens.4-2-MIN 2 (10:07) (Field Goal formation) R.Bironas 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Amato, Holder-C.Hentrich.

MIN 0 TEN 3, 11 plays, 74 yards, 4:56 drive, 4:56 elapsed R.Bironas kicks 72 yards from TEN 30 to MIN -2. C.Taylor to MIN 21 for 23 yards (S.Tulloch).Minnesota Vikings at 10:04, (1st play from scrimmage 9:58)

1-10-MIN 21 (9:58) PENALTY on TEN-T.Brown, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 21 - No Play.1-5-MIN 26 (9:58) A.Peterson right tackle to MIN 26 for no gain (A.Haynesworth, D.Thornton).

P12-5-MIN 26 (9:20) G.Frerotte pass short left to N.Tahi pushed ob at MIN 33 for 7 yards (K.Bulluck).1-10-MIN 33 (8:53) G.Frerotte pass short right to N.Tahi to MIN 35 for 2 yards (D.Thornton). FUMBLES (D.Thornton),

RECOVERED by TEN-S.Tulloch at MIN 37. S.Tulloch to MIN 33 for 4 yards (A.Peterson).Tennessee Titans at 8:43

1-10-MIN 33 (8:43) K.Collins pass short left to B.Scaife to MIN 31 for 2 yards (C.Griffin).2-8-MIN 31 (8:07) K.Collins pass incomplete short right to J.McCareins (A.Winfield).3-8-MIN 31 (7:59) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass short right to B.Jones to MIN 25 for 6 yards (A.Winfield).

PENALTY on MIN-J.Allen, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 31 - No Play.P43-3-MIN 26 (7:35) K.Collins pass short left to J.McCareins to MIN 15 for 11 yards (C.Griffin, C.Greenway).

1-10-MIN 15 (7:00) L.White right tackle to MIN 15 for no gain (J.Allen, K.Williams).2-10-MIN 15 (6:19) C.Johnson right end pushed ob at MIN 7 for 8 yards (D.Sharper).

R53-2-MIN 7 (5:47) L.White right tackle to MIN 4 for 3 yards (E. J. Henderson).1-4-MIN 4 (5:06) C.Johnson right tackle to MIN 3 for 1 yard (P.Williams).2-3-MIN 3 (4:25) L.White up the middle to MIN 1 for 2 yards (C.Greenway). FUMBLES (C.Greenway), RECOVERED by

MIN-C.Griffin at MIN -3. Touchback.Tennessee challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED.L.White up the middle to MIN 1 for 2 yards (B.Robison, K.Williams).

R63-1-MIN 1 (4:10) C.Johnson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Amato, Holder-C.Hentrich.

MIN 0 TEN 10, 9 plays, 33 yards, 1 penalty, 4:38 drive, 10:55 elapsed R.Bironas kicks 77 yards from TEN 30 to MIN -7. C.Taylor, Touchback.Minnesota Vikings at 4:05

1-10-MIN 20 (4:05) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short right to B.Berrian.2-10-MIN 20 (4:00) A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 26 for 6 yards (J.Kearse).

P23-4-MIN 26 (3:21) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short middle to V.Shiancoe to MIN 35 for 9 yards (C.Hope).1-10-MIN 35 (2:42) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short left to G.Mills.2-10-MIN 35 (2:40) A.Peterson right tackle to MIN 36 for 1 yard (N.Harper).

P33-9-MIN 36 (1:56) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short left to A.Allison to MIN 45 for 9 yards (C.Finnegan).1-10-MIN 45 (1:14) (Shotgun) A.Peterson left end pushed ob at TEN 48 for 7 yards (M.Griffin).

P42-3-TEN 48 (:40) G.Frerotte pass deep right to B.Berrian to TEN 30 for 18 yards (N.Harper, M.Griffin).1-10-TEN 30 (:06) A.Peterson left end to TEN 28 for 2 yards (K.Bulluck).

END OF QUARTER Score TimeR P X T 3Down 4Down==== Quarter Summary ====

First Downs EfficienciesPoss

Minnesota Vikings 0 5:26 0 4 0 4 2/2 0/0Tennessee Titans 10 9:34 2 4 0 6 4/5 0/0


2nd QuarterPlay By Play Page 19/28/2008Minnesota Vikings continued.

R52-8-TEN 28 (15:00) A.Peterson right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe.

MIN 7 TEN 10, 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:12 drive, 0:07 elapsed R.Longwell kicks 72 yards from MIN 30 to TEN -2. C.Carr to TEN 27 for 29 yards (D.Sharper).Tennessee Titans at 14:53, (1st play from scrimmage 14:48)

1-10-TEN 27 (14:48) K.Collins pass incomplete short right to J.McCareins.P72-10-TEN 27 (14:42) K.Collins pass deep middle to J.Gage to MIN 45 for 28 yards (T.Johnson, A.Winfield).

1-10-MIN 45 (14:02) L.White right tackle to MIN 43 for 2 yards (J.Allen, F.Evans).P82-8-MIN 43 (13:21) K.Collins pass deep right to J.Gage to MIN 18 for 25 yards (D.Sharper).

Penalty on MIN-J.Allen, Defensive Offside, declined.1-10-MIN 18 (12:56) L.White right tackle to MIN 18 for no gain (K.Williams, P.Williams).2-10-MIN 18 (12:10) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass short middle to C.Johnson to MIN 13 for 5 yards (K.Williams).3-5-MIN 13 (11:29) (Shotgun) C.Johnson left tackle to MIN 10 for 3 yards (D.Sharper, C.Greenway).4-2-MIN 10 (10:38) (Field Goal formation) PENALTY on TEN, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 10 - No Play.4-7-MIN 15 (10:23) (Field Goal formation) R.Bironas 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Amato, Holder-C.Hentrich.

MIN 7 TEN 13, 8 plays, 58 yards, 4:34 drive, 4:41 elapsed R.Bironas kicks 78 yards from TEN 30 to MIN -8. C.Taylor, Touchback.Minnesota Vikings at 10:19

P61-10-MIN 20 (10:19) G.Frerotte pass deep right to V.Shiancoe to MIN 42 for 22 yards (C.Hope).1-10-MIN 42 (9:43) A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 45 for 3 yards (T.Brown, A.Haynesworth).2-7-MIN 45 (9:06) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short middle to C.Taylor.

Timeout #1 by MIN at 09:00.3-7-MIN 45 (9:00) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte sacked at MIN 40 for -5 yards (A.Haynesworth).4-12-MIN 40 (8:47) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 52 yards to TEN 8, Center-C.Loeffler. C.Carr pushed ob at TEN 21 for 13 yards (D.Herron; H.Abdullah).

Tennessee Titans at 8:361-10-TEN 21 (8:36) K.Collins pass incomplete deep left to J.Gage.2-10-TEN 21 (8:30) C.Johnson left end to TEN 30 for 9 yards (C.Griffin).

R93-1-TEN 30 (7:47) L.White right guard to TEN 32 for 2 yards (E. J. Henderson).#56 E.J. Henderson is injured on the play.

1-10-TEN 32 (7:09) C.Johnson right guard to TEN 34 for 2 yards (P.Williams).2-8-TEN 34 (6:32) (Shotgun) K.Collins scrambles left end to TEN 39 for 5 yards (C.Greenway).3-3-TEN 39 (5:45) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass incomplete short right to J.Gage.4-3-TEN 39 (5:40) (Punt formation) C.Hentrich punts 46 yards to MIN 15, Center-K.Amato, fair catch by C.Gordon.

Minnesota Vikings at 5:341-10-MIN 16 (5:34) A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 16 for no gain (K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (K.Vanden Bosch), RECOVERED by TEN-T.Brown at MIN

15. T.Brown to MIN 11 for 4 yards (M.Birk).Tennessee Titans at 5:28

1-10-MIN 11 (5:28) L.White left tackle to MIN 12 for -1 yards (B.Leber).2-11-MIN 12 (4:51) K.Collins pass incomplete short right.3-11-MIN 12 (4:44) K.Collins pass short right to B.Jones pushed ob at MIN 3 for 9 yards (C.Gordon).

P104-2-MIN 3 (4:18) K.Collins pass short right to J.Gage to MIN 1 for 2 yards (A.Winfield, B.Robison).Minnesota challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2.)

Timeout #3 by MIN at 03:46.MIN called a Timeout before they challenged the previous play.

R111-1-MIN 1 (3:46) L.White right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Amato, Holder-C.Hentrich.

MIN 7 TEN 20, 5 plays, 11 yards, 1:46 drive, 11:18 elapsed R.Bironas kicks 71 yards from TEN 30 to MIN -1. M.Hicks to MIN 33 for 34 yards (R.Fowler).Minnesota Vikings at 3:42, (1st play from scrimmage 3:34)

1-10-MIN 33 (3:34) G.Frerotte pass short right to B.Wade pushed ob at MIN 39 for 6 yards (D.Thornton).R72-4-MIN 39 (3:08) A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 43 for 4 yards (K.Bulluck, A.Haynesworth).

1-10-MIN 43 (2:32) G.Frerotte pass short left to B.Berrian to TEN 48 for 9 yards (C.Finnegan).Two-Minute Warning

2-1-TEN 48 (2:00) A.Peterson right tackle to TEN 40 for 8 yards (S.Tulloch).PENALTY on MIN-A.Hicks, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at TEN 48 - No Play.

2-11-MIN 42 (1:54) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short left to G.Mills.P83-11-MIN 42 (1:51) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short right to A.Allison pushed ob at TEN 44 for 14 yards (V.Fuller).

1-10-TEN 44 (1:44) G.Frerotte pass incomplete deep right to B.Berrian.P92-10-TEN 44 (1:38) G.Frerotte pass short right to J.Kleinsasser to TEN 29 for 15 yards (C.Hope).

Penalty on TEN-J.Kearse, Defensive Offside, declined.1-10-TEN 29 (1:33) G.Frerotte pass short right to V.Shiancoe to TEN 24 for 5 yards (D.Thornton).2-5-TEN 24 (1:02) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short right to N.Tahi.3-5-TEN 24 (:58) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short middle to V.Shiancoe (K.Bulluck).4-5-TEN 24 (:53) (Field Goal formation) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe.

MIN 10 TEN 20, 11 plays, 43 yards, 2:54 drive, 14:12 elapsed R.Longwell kicks 55 yards from MIN 30 to TEN 15. C.Stevens to TEN 31 for 16 yards (N.Tahi; T.Johnson).Tennessee Titans at 0:48, (1st play from scrimmage 0:43)

1-10-TEN 31 (:43) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass short right to C.Johnson to TEN 33 for 2 yards (A.Winfield).P122-8-TEN 33 (:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) K.Collins pass short middle to B.Scaife to TEN 42 for 9 yards (C.Gordon, C.Greenway).

Timeout #2 by TEN at 00:17.1-10-TEN 42 (:17) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass incomplete short right to J.McCareins.2-10-TEN 42 (:13) (Shotgun) K.Collins Aborted. K.Mawae FUMBLES at TEN 37, RECOVERED by MIN-E. J. Henderson at TEN 41. E. J. Henderson to TEN 41

for no gain (J.Scott).Minnesota Vikings at 0:10

P101-10-TEN 41 (:10) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short right to V.Shiancoe pushed ob at TEN 30 for 11 yards (V.Fuller).Timeout #3 by TEN at 00:04.

1-10-TEN 30 (:04) (Field Goal formation) R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe.

END OF QUARTER Score Time

R P X T 3Down 4Down==== Quarter Summary ====

First Downs Efficiencies

PossMinnesota Vikings 10 5:00 2 4 0 6 1/3 0/0Tennessee Titans 20 10:00 2 4 0 6 1/4 1/1


3rd QuarterPlay By Play Page 19/28/2008MIN elects to Receive, and TEN elects to defend the North goal.R.Bironas kicks 69 yards from TEN 30 to MIN 1. M.Hicks to MIN 31 for 30 yards (J.Stamer).Minnesota Vikings at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:54)

1-10-MIN 31 (14:54) A.Peterson right guard to MIN 31 for no gain (K.Bulluck, S.Tulloch).PENALTY on MIN, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 31 - No Play.

1-15-MIN 26 (14:32) G.Frerotte pass short right to B.Wade to MIN 32 for 6 yards (N.Harper).2-9-MIN 32 (13:52) PENALTY on MIN-V.Shiancoe, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 32 - No Play.2-14-MIN 27 (13:31) G.Frerotte pass short right to A.Peterson to MIN 33 for 6 yards (S.Tulloch) [J.Kearse].3-8-MIN 33 (12:47) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short right to V.Shiancoe.4-8-MIN 33 (12:43) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 50 yards to TEN 17, Center-C.Loeffler. C.Carr to TEN 25 for 8 yards (E.Henderson,

C.Loeffler).Tennessee Titans at 12:30

1-10-TEN 25 (12:30) C.Johnson right end to TEN 34 for 9 yards (T.Johnson, A.Winfield).2-1-TEN 34 (12:05) C.Johnson right tackle to TEN 32 for -2 yards (C.Greenway, E. J. Henderson).3-3-TEN 32 (11:24) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass incomplete short right to J.Gage.4-3-TEN 32 (11:20) (Punt formation) C.Hentrich punts 50 yards to MIN 18, Center-K.Amato, fair catch by C.Gordon.

Minnesota Vikings at 11:131-10-MIN 19 (11:13) PENALTY on MIN, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 19 - No Play.1-15-MIN 14 (11:13) G.Frerotte pass short right to S.Rice to MIN 20 for 6 yards (N.Harper).2-9-MIN 20 (10:39) G.Frerotte pass short middle to A.Peterson to MIN 28 for 8 yards (S.Tulloch).3-1-MIN 28 (9:57) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short right to A.Allison.4-1-MIN 28 (9:52) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 57 yards to TEN 15, Center-C.Loeffler. C.Carr to TEN 35 for 20 yards (E.Henderson).

FUMBLES (E.Henderson), ball out of bounds at TEN 36.Tennessee Titans at 9:39

1-10-TEN 36 (9:39) C.Johnson left tackle to TEN 38 for 2 yards (C.Greenway).P132-8-TEN 38 (9:04) K.Collins pass short right to J.McCareins to TEN 48 for 10 yards (A.Winfield).P141-10-TEN 48 (8:24) K.Collins pass deep left to J.Gage to MIN 33 for 19 yards (E. J. Henderson, D.Sharper).

1-10-MIN 33 (7:46) C.Johnson left guard to MIN 31 for 2 yards (P.Williams).2-8-MIN 31 (7:08) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass incomplete short left to C.Johnson (C.Griffin).3-8-MIN 31 (7:04) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass incomplete short right to J.McCareins (J.Allen).4-8-MIN 31 (6:59) (Field Goal formation) R.Bironas 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Amato, Holder-C.Hentrich.

MIN 10 TEN 23, 7 plays, 33 yards, 2:45 drive, 8:06 elapsed R.Bironas kicks 69 yards from TEN 30 to MIN 1. M.Hicks to MIN 33 for 32 yards (Q.Ganther).PENALTY on MIN-R.Ferguson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 25.Minnesota Vikings at 6:54, (1st play from scrimmage 6:47)

R111-10-MIN 15 (6:47) A.Peterson right end to MIN 36 for 21 yards (V.Fuller, N.Harper).1-10-MIN 36 (6:08) A.Peterson left end pushed ob at 50 for 14 yards (C.Hope).

PENALTY on MIN-B.Wade, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 40.1-16-MIN 30 (5:39) C.Taylor up the middle to MIN 30 for no gain (D.Thornton, T.Brown).2-16-MIN 30 (5:05) G.Frerotte pass short left to B.Wade to MIN 40 for 10 yards (S.Tulloch, C.Finnegan).3-6-MIN 40 (4:19) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short middle to A.Peterson to MIN 43 for 3 yards (C.Finnegan).

Penalty on MIN-M.Johnson, Offensive Holding, declined.Timeout #1 by TEN at 04:10.

4-3-MIN 43 (4:10) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 57 yards to end zone, Center-C.Loeffler, Touchback.Tennessee Titans at 4:00

1-10-TEN 20 (4:00) L.White right guard to TEN 21 for 1 yard (B.Leber).2-9-TEN 21 (3:28) L.White up the middle to TEN 24 for 3 yards (A.Winfield, C.Greenway).3-6-TEN 24 (2:47) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass incomplete short right to J.Gage [E.Wyms].4-6-TEN 24 (2:42) (Punt formation) PENALTY on TEN, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at TEN 24 - No Play.4-11-TEN 19 (2:41) (Punt formation) C.Hentrich punts 44 yards to MIN 37, Center-K.Amato. C.Gordon to MIN 45 for 8 yards (C.Allred).

Minnesota Vikings at 2:311-10-MIN 45 (2:31) A.Peterson right tackle to MIN 46 for 1 yard (C.Hope).2-9-MIN 46 (1:52) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short left to A.Allison.

P123-9-MIN 46 (1:49) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short left to B.Berrian to TEN 39 for 15 yards (C.Finnegan).1-10-TEN 39 (1:07) G.Frerotte pass incomplete deep left to S.Rice (C.Finnegan).2-10-TEN 39 (1:00) G.Frerotte FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 39, RECOVERED by TEN-K.Bulluck at TEN 40. K.Bulluck to TEN 40 for no gain

(M.Birk).Tennessee Titans at 0:56

1-10-TEN 40 (:56) K.Collins pass short right to A.Hall to TEN 45 for 5 yards (B.Leber).2-5-TEN 45 (:20) L.White right tackle to TEN 45 for no gain (J.Allen, P.Williams).






4th QuarterPlay By Play Page 19/28/2008Tennessee Titans continued.

3-5-TEN 45 (15:00) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass incomplete deep left to J.McCareins [J.Allen].4-5-TEN 45 (14:55) (Punt formation) C.Hentrich punts 39 yards to MIN 16, Center-K.Amato. C.Gordon to MIN 26 for 10 yards (R.Fowler).

Minnesota Vikings at 14:481-10-MIN 26 (14:48) A.Peterson right guard to MIN 27 for 1 yard (K.Bulluck, A.Haynesworth).2-9-MIN 27 (14:09) G.Frerotte pass short left to A.Peterson to MIN 31 for 4 yards (S.Tulloch, J.Jones).

P133-5-MIN 31 (13:25) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short middle to B.Wade to MIN 38 for 7 yards (V.Fuller).1-10-MIN 38 (12:51) A.Peterson right tackle to MIN 38 for no gain (T.Brown, K.Bulluck).2-10-MIN 38 (12:12) A.Peterson left end to MIN 35 for -3 yards (C.Finnegan).3-13-MIN 35 (11:23) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short left to B.Berrian (A.Haynesworth).4-13-MIN 35 (11:19) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 52 yards to TEN 13, Center-C.Loeffler. C.Carr pushed ob at TEN 27 for 14 yards

(R.Ferguson).Tennessee Titans at 11:07

1-10-TEN 27 (11:07) K.Collins pass short left to B.Scaife pushed ob at TEN 33 for 6 yards (C.Griffin) [K.Williams].2-4-TEN 33 (10:34) K.Collins pass incomplete short left to J.McCareins.3-4-TEN 33 (10:30) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass incomplete short left to J.McCareins.4-4-TEN 33 (10:23) (Punt formation) C.Hentrich punts 47 yards to MIN 20, Center-K.Amato. C.Gordon to MIN 21 for 1 yard (V.Fuller,

M.Griffin).Minnesota Vikings at 10:13

1-10-MIN 21 (10:13) G.Frerotte sacked at MIN 17 for -4 yards (T.Brown).2-14-MIN 17 (9:50) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short left to B.Berrian to MIN 25 for 8 yards (C.Finnegan).

P143-6-MIN 25 (9:07) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short middle to B.Wade to MIN 40 for 15 yards (D.Thornton, V.Fuller) [T.Brown].1-10-MIN 40 (8:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short middle to A.Peterson.

P152-10-MIN 40 (8:32) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short middle to B.Wade to TEN 37 for 23 yards (C.Hope).1-10-TEN 37 (8:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete deep middle to V.Shiancoe.2-10-TEN 37 (7:57) A.Peterson up the middle to TEN 31 for 6 yards (V.Fuller, D.Ball).

P163-4-TEN 31 (7:24) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass deep right to B.Berrian pushed ob at TEN 3 for 28 yards (N.Harper).1-3-TEN 3 (6:59) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short right to J.Kleinsasser.2-3-TEN 3 (6:54) A.Peterson right tackle to TEN 6 for -3 yards (J.Kearse).3-6-TEN 6 (6:10) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short middle to J.Kleinsasser [K.Vanden Bosch].

X17PENALTY on TEN-K.Vanden Bosch, Roughing the Passer, 3 yards, enforced at TEN 6 - No Play.R181-3-TEN 3 (6:04) A.Peterson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe. MIN 17 TEN 23, 11 plays, 79 yards, 1 penalty, 4:13 drive, 9:00 elapsed

R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to TEN 1. C.Carr pushed ob at MIN 47 for 52 yards (E.Henderson).Tennessee Titans at 6:00, (1st play from scrimmage 5:52)

1-10-MIN 47 (5:52) C.Johnson right tackle to MIN 44 for 3 yards (K.Williams, T.Johnson).2-7-MIN 44 (5:18) K.Collins pass incomplete short left to J.Gage (A.Winfield).

P153-7-MIN 44 (5:13) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass short left to B.Jones to MIN 32 for 12 yards (C.Griffin).1-10-MIN 32 (4:29) K.Collins FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 32, and recovers at MIN 34. K.Collins to MIN 34 for no gain (P.Williams).

Timeout #1 by MIN at 04:23.2-12-MIN 34 (4:23) C.Johnson up the middle to MIN 37 for -3 yards (K.Williams).

Timeout #2 by MIN at 04:17.3-15-MIN 37 (4:17) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass incomplete deep left to B.Jones (D.Sharper).4-15-MIN 37 (4:12) (Punt formation) C.Hentrich punts 35 yards to MIN 2, Center-K.Amato, downed by TEN-K.Amato.

Timeout #3 by MIN at 04:03.Minnesota Vikings at 4:03

1-10-MIN 2 (4:03) G.Frerotte pass incomplete deep left to G.Mills (M.Griffin) [K.Vanden Bosch].2-10-MIN 2 (3:58) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short right to A.Peterson (J.Ford).3-10-MIN 2 (3:55) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short right intended for V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by N.Harper [T.Brown] at MIN 17. N.Harper

to MIN 6 for 11 yards (V.Shiancoe).Tennessee Titans at 3:46

R161-6-MIN 6 (3:46) C.Johnson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Amato, Holder-C.Hentrich.

MIN 17 TEN 30, 1 plays, 6 yards, 0:06 drive, 11:20 elapsed R.Bironas kicks 71 yards from TEN 30 to MIN -1. M.Hicks to MIN 21 for 22 yards (J.Stamer, E.King).Minnesota Vikings at 3:40, (1st play from scrimmage 3:32)

1-10-MIN 21 (3:32) (Shotgun) T.Jackson pass short middle to B.Wade to MIN 29 for 8 yards (V.Fuller). FUMBLES (V.Fuller), recovered by MIN-V.Shiancoe at MIN 30.

2-1-MIN 30 (3:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Jackson sacked at MIN 24 for -6 yards (A.Haynesworth).3-7-MIN 24 (2:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) T.Jackson sacked at MIN 18 for -6 yards (sack split by K.Vanden Bosch and T.Brown).4-13-MIN 18 (2:00) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 56 yards to TEN 26, Center-C.Loeffler, fair catch by C.Carr.

Tennessee Titans at 1:531-10-TEN 26 (1:53) K.Collins kneels to TEN 25 for -1 yards.2-11-TEN 25 (1:16) K.Collins kneels to TEN 24 for -1 yards.3-12-TEN 24 (:38) K.Collins kneels to TEN 23 for -1 yards.





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