minnesota vikings at green bay...

Minnesota Vikings at green Bay PackersMonday, september 8, 2008

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) 6:00 p.m. Sept. 14 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Noon Sept. 21 CAROLINA PANTHERS Noon Sept. 28 at Tennessee Titans Noon 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 Tuesday, September 2 1:00-2:00 p.m. - Practice * 2:00 p.m. - Brad Childress and Players Available 1:20 p.m. - Conference Call - Aaron Rodgers 1:35 p.m. - Conference Call - Mike McCarthy Wednesday, September 3 Players day off Thursday, September 4 11:45 a.m. - Brad Childress Available 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Open Locker Room 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Practice * Friday, September 5 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, September 6 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Practice * 1:00 p.m. - Brad Childress Available 1:00-1:45 p.m. - Open Locker Room Sunday, September 7 No Access Monday, September 8 6:00 p.m. - Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers * Practice open through individual drills

The Minnesota Vikings (0-0) will open the 2008 regular season at the rival Green Bay Packers (0-0) on Monday, September 8. Kickoff for the nationally-televised game is set for 6:00 p.m. at Lambeau Field. This is the second time in the past three years the Vikings have opened the season on Monday Night Football. In 2006, Head Coach Brad Childress’ fi rst season with the team, the Vikings defeated the Washington Redskins

19-16 at FedEx Field on the 5th anniversary of 9/11. Minnesota and Green Bay have met 94 times in the regular season and postseason, which is tied for the most of any opponent in Vikings history. The Vikings currently trail the Packers in the overall series 45-48-1. The Packers have won the last four games against the Vikings, sweeping them in 2006 and 2007.

WEEK 1 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS (0-0) AT GREEN BAY PACKERS (0-0)

The Vikings-Packers game will mark the 4th time in Vikings history the team has opened the season on Monday Night Football and the 2nd time in the past three years. It will also be the 48th MNF game in team history with the Vikings holding a 24-23 all-time record on MNF. The team has two Monday Night games in 2008, the second coming at New Orleans on October 6. This year’s opener will mark the 6th all-time game against the Packers on Monday night with the Vikings holding a 3-2 advantage in the previous fi ve games.

VIKINGS SEASON OPENERS ON MNF VIKINGS VS. PACKERS ON MNF9/20/71 at Detroit W 16-13 12/1/97 ..........vs. Green Bay ................L 11-279/18/72 vs. Washington L 21-24 10/5/98 ..........at Green Bay ...............W 37-249/11/06 at Washington W 19-16 12/20/99 ........vs. Green Bay ..............W 24-20 11/6/00 ..........at Green Bay (OT) ........ L 20-26 11/21/05 ........at Green Bay ...............W 20-17

GAME SUMMARY

PRIME TIME SHOWCASE

Monday, September 8, 2008 - Lambeau Field - 6:00 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: Marv Albert Analyst: Boomer Esiason

LOCAL RADIO: KFAN-AM 1130/KTLK 100.3-FMPlay-by-Play: Paul Allen Analyst: Pete BercichSideline Reporter: Greg ColemanPre-Game Show: Joe Anderson – 4:00 p.m. CTKFAN and KTLK serve as the fl agship stations for the 73-station, 6-state Minnesota Vikings Radio Network.

VIKINGS ON OPENING DAY* The Vikings are a combined 27-19-1 (.574) on opening day over the team’s 48-year history and 7-3 in the last 10 season openers.

* Brad Childress is the only Vikings head coach to win his fi rst two season openers. The Vikings are 2-0 under Childress, defeating Washington 19-16 in 2006 and Atlanta 24-3 in 2007.

* The Vikings are 3-2 against the Packers on opening day. The last time the two teams met to start a season was in 2003, when the Vikings defeated the Packers 30-25 at Green Bay.

VIKINGS-PACKERS INFORMATION

WEEK 1 -- VIKINGS AT PACKERS -- 2

MCCARTHY LEADS THE PACKNFL Head Coach: 3rd YearOverall NFL Experience: 11th YearCoaching Experience: 31st YearOverall NFL Record: 14-18 (.438)Regular Season: 14-18 (.438)Postseason: 0-0 (.000)Record with MIN: 14-18 (.438)Record vs. GB: 0-4 (.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 219-174-8, 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: 16th YearCoaching Experience: 22nd YearOverall NFL Record: 22-12 (.647)Regular Season: 21-11 (.656)Postseason: 1-1 (.500)Record with GB: 22-12 (.647)Record vs. MIN: 4-0College: Baker University (‘87) Mike McCarthy was named the Packers

14th head coach on January 12, 2006, and in just two years has had a dramatic impact on the franchise. Since taking over, he has compiled a 21-11 regular season record, including a 13-3 mark and an NFC North Championship in 2007. When he brought the Packers to last year’s NFC Championship, McCarthy became the fi rst Packers coach since Vince Lombardi to lead the team to a championship game in only his second season. The Packers 13-win effort in ‘07 tied the franchise record for victories in the regular season, and McCarthy was rewarded with a 5-year contract extension through 2012. McCarthy has spent 16 years in the NFL, including 4 with the Packers. His fi rst stint with Green Bay was in 1999, when he coached quarterbacks before leaving to become the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints (2000-04). After one season (2005) as the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, McCarthy returned to the Packers as the head coach. Over the years, McCarthy has worked with quarterbacks that have combined for 33 Pro Bowl selections, nine Super Bowl starts and six MVP awards. McCarthy began his careeer as a college assistant at Fort Hays State (1987-88) and the University of Pittsburgh (1989-92) before breaking into the NFL as a quality control assistant with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1993.

VIKINGS-PACKERS LAST 10

2006-08 Green Bay Packers Head Coach2005 San Francisco 49ers Offensive Coordinator2000-04 New Orleans Saints Offensive Coordinator1999 Green Bay Packers Quarterbacks1995-98 Kansas City Chiefs Quarterbacks1993-94 Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Assistant/Quality Control1992 University of Pittsburgh Wide Receivers1990-91 University of Pittsburgh Graduate Assistant (QBs)1989 University of Pittsburgh Volunteer Assistant (QBs)1987-88 Fort Hays State Graduate Assistant

MCCARTHY’S COACHING BACKGROUND

VIKINGS VS. PACKERS - LAST TENWon 3, Lost 7; Home 1-4; Away 2-3

Year .......... Site ............................Result 2007 .......... Green Bay .................L 0-34 2007 .......... Minnesota ..................L 16-23 2006 .......... Green Bay .................L 7-9 2006 .......... Minnesota ..................L 17-23 2005 .......... Green Bay .................W 20-17 2005 .......... Minnesota ..................W 23-20 2004 * ........ Green Bay .................W 31-17 2004 .......... Minnesota ..................L 31-34 2004 .......... Green Bay .................L 31-34 2003 .......... Minnesota ..................L 27-30

CHILDRESS ON OPENING DAYHead Coach Brad Childress is the only Vikings coach to start 2-0 on opening day. 9/11/06 ..........at Washington ............... W 19-169/9/07............vs. Atlanta ..................... W 24-3

VIKINGS-PACKERS INFORMATION


VIKINGS PERFORMANCES VS. PACKERS

VIKINGS BIG DAYS VS. PACKERS VIKINGS VS. PACKERS SERIES NOTES

FIRST TIME/LAST TIME

Bernard Berrian .................... 8 games, 13 rec., 268 yards, 20.6 avg., 1 TDTarvaris Jackson .................. 1 game, 20 att., 10 comp., 50.0%, 50 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT, 35.4 ratingAdrian Peterson .................... 2 games, 23 att., 157 yards, 6.8 avg., 55 long, 0 TDDarren Sharper ..................... 6 games, 29 tackles, INT, 3 passes defensed Kevin Williams ...................... 11 games, 51 tackles, 1.0 sack, 2 TFL, 22 QB hurries, 4 passes defensed

* CB Antoine Winfi eld was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Week for the Wild Card game at Green Bay (1/9/05) when he picked off Brett Favre and posted 13 tackles.

* S Darren Sharper posted his fi rst INT of former teammate Brett Favre at Green Bay (12/21/06).

-* DT Pat Williams tied his career high with 12 tackles vs. Green Bay (11/12/06) and recorded 4 tackles for loss.

* DT Kevin Williams brought down QB Brett Favre vs. Green Bay (11/2/03) during his rookie season.

-* CB Cedric Griffi n posted a career-high 8 tackles vs. Green Bay (11/12/06).

* LB E.J. Henderson recorded 9 tackles, a season-high 2 tackles for loss, and forced a fumble at Green Bay (11/21/05).

* LB Ben Leber sacked QB Brett Favre at Green Bay (12/21/06).

* RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 112 yards on 12 carries (9.3 avg.) vs. Green Bay (9/30/07).

* WR Sidney Rice caught his 1st career TD pass and had 6 receptions for 75 yards vs. Green Bay (9/30/07).

* WR Bernard Berrian caught a 49-yard TD pass against Green Bay in the 2006 season opener and caught 3 passes for 93 yards on Christmas Day 2005 against the Packers as a member of the Chicago Bears.

- DE Brian Robison posted a sack when he brought down Brett Favre vs. Green Bay (9/30/07).

* The Vikings and Packers have one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL, with Green Bay holding the all-time series lead 48-45-1.

* This will be the 95th matchup between the teams, the most the Vikings have played against any opponent in the league.

* The Vikings are 3-2 against the Packers on opening day and 3-1 against Green Bay on MNF.

* The Packers swept the season series in 2006 and 2007 after the Vi-kings swept the season series in 2005.

* The Vikings have a 22-25-1 record at Green Bay and have won two of the last four at Lambeau Field.

* The Vikings-Packers previous 21 games (1998-2007), which includes the fi rst playoff matchup between the two squads in 2004, have been re-markably even with a combined score of 491-490 in favor of Minnesota.

* The two teams have gone to overtime 5 times throughout the series, and the only tie came in a 10-10 deadlock on 11/26/78 at Lambeau Field. The 5 overtime games are the most by the Vikings against any single opponent.

* In 2004 the Vikings lost to Green Bay twice by the same score of 34-31, with both games ending on game-winning fi eld goals by Packers K Ryan Longwell. The Vikings would go on to defeat Green Bay in the playoffs that year 31-17 at Lambeau.

* Hall of Fame head coach Bud Grant’s fi rst win as the Vikings coach came against the Packers 10-7 on 10/15/67 in Milwaukee, snapping Grant’s 0-4 start to his debut season with Minnesota.

VIKINGS VS. PACKERS IN SEASON OPENERS9/16/62........ at Green Bay ............. L 7-349/15/74........ at Green Bay ............. W 32-179/6/92.......... at Green Bay ............. W 23-209/4/94.......... at Green Bay ............. L 16-209/7/03.......... at Green Bay ............. W 30-25

The fi rst time the Vikings and Packers met was on October 22, 1961, the 6th game of the Vikings inaugural season. The Vikings fell 33-7 at Met Stadium only to turn around the following week and lose to the Packers again, 28-10 at Milwaukee. The Vikings and Packers last met on November 11, 2007, at Lam-beau Field in the 10th week of the 2007 regular season, a game which the Packers won 34-0. It was the fi rst time the Vikings had been shutout in regular season play since 1991. QB Brooks Bollinger started his fi rst game as a Viking, completing 16 passes for 176 yards. Rookie RB Adrian Peterson (11 carries for 45 yards) averaged over 4 yards-per-carry before leaving the game with a knee injury in the third quarter. RB Chester Taylor excelled in limited work following Peterson’s departure, gaining 37 yards on just three car-ries, a 12.3 yard-average. Taylor also caught two passes for 59 yards. Playing against his former teammates, WR Robert Ferguson led all receivers in the game with six catches netting 59 yards for the Vi-kings. Vikings 2007 Defensive MVP LB E.J. Henderson led all defenders with 11 tackles, a total matched by teammate S Dwight Smith. In his second week fi lling in for an injured CB Antoine Winfi eld, rookie CB Marcus McCauley was 2nd among all defenders with eight tackles. DE Erasmus James, DT Kevin Williams, and Henderson were all credited with quarterback hurries. GAME NOTE: C Matt Birk played in his 100th career game.

2007 STATISTICAL SNAPSHOT (NFL Ranking) Vikings Packers 8-8 Record 13-322.8 (15) Points Per Game 27.2 (4) 336.2 (13) Total Offense Per Game 370.7 (2) 164.6 (1) Net Rushing Yards Per Game 99.8 (21) 171.6 (28) Net Passing Yards Per Game 270.9 (2) 3/26 Had Intercepted/Yards Lost 3/45 10/60 Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost 4/12 29:22 (22) Possession Average 30:19 (13) 34.5 (27) Third Down Effi ciency 42.6 (8) 19.4 (12) Opp. Points Per Game 18.2 (6t) 338.1 (20) Opp. Total Offense Per Game 313.3 (11) 74.1 (1) Opp. Net Rushing Yards Per Game 102.9 (14) 264.1 (32) Opp. Net Passing Yards Per Game 210.4 (12) 2/37 Defensive Interceptions/Yards 0/0 8/43 Defensive Sacks/Yards 3/11 +1 (13t) Turnover Ratio +4 (10t)

MEET THE HEAD COACHES


VIKINGS-PACKERS CONNECTIONSVIKINGS-PACKERS CONNECTIONS - Vikings S Darren Sharper played for the Packers for the fi rst 8 seasons (1997-2004) of his career and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection there.- Vikings K Ryan Longwell played for Green Bay for 9 seasons (1997-2005) before coming to Minne sota and is the Packers’ career scoring leader with 1,054 points.- Vikings WR Robert Ferguson was a 2nd-round pick of the Packers in 2001 and played six seasons in Green Bay (2001-06) before joining the Vikings.

- Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell got his fi rst coaching job with Green Bay and was on the Packers’ staff for 6 seasons (2000-05). - Vikings coaching administrator Todd Nielson worked for three seasons with the Packers as a coaching staff and scouting assistant before coming to Minnesota.- Packers DT Colin Cole was with the Vikings for part of the 2003 season.- Packers director of research and development Mike Eayrs spent 16 seasons on the Vikings football staff.- Packers college scout Lee Gissendaner spent part of the 1996 season on the Vikings practice squad.

LOCAL CONNECTIONS - Vikings head coach Brad Childress coached at the University of Wisconsin as offensive coordinator, quarterbacks, and running backs coach from 1991-98. During his tenure the Badgers played in fi ve bowl games, highlighted by Rose Bowl wins over UCLA in 1994 and 1998.- Vikings asst. offensive line coach Jim Hueber and asst. special teams coach Brian Murphy coached on the staff at the University of Wisconsin.- Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell played QB at the University of Wisconsin, where he helped guide the team to a Rose Bowl victory over UCLA in 1994.- Packers strength and conditioning coordinator Rock Gullickson is a native of Moorhead, MN.- Packers college scout Brian Gutekunst attended Robbinsdale Armstrong High in Plymouth, MN. His father, John, was the head coach at the University of Minnesota from 1985-92.

NFL CONNECTIONS- Vikings DE Jared Allen and CB Benny Sapp played for Kansas City when Packers DE coach Carl Hairston was on staff. Vikings LB coach Fred Pagac and offensive asst./WR Chad O’Shea also coached on the Chiefs staff with Hairston in 2004-05.- Vikings RB Maurice Hicks played for the San Francisco 49ers when Packers head coach Mike McCarthy was offensive coordinator there and Packers TE coach Ben McAdoo was on staff in 2005. - Vikings LB Vinny Ciurciu and Packers CB/S Jarrett Bush were teammates during the 2006 preseason with the Carolina Panthers. - Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe (2005-06) played for the New York Giants with Packers RB Ryan Grant and S Charlie Peprah. Packers WR coach Jimmy Robinson was the Giants WR coach in Shiancoe’s rookie season with the team in 2003.- Vikings QB Gus Frerotte played for the St. Louis Rams with Packers LB Brandon Chillar in 2006 and ’07. - Vikings TE coach Jimmie Johnson played for the Chiefs when Packers head coach Mike McCarthy and secondary coach Kurt Schottenheimer were on Kansas City’s staff.- Vikings LB Ben Leber played for the San Diego Chargers while Packers WR Ruvell Martin was in training camp with the team in 2004 and ’05.- Vikings DE Otis Grigsby was in the Miami Dolphins training camp with Packers TE Donald Lee in the 2003 and ’04 seasons.- Vikings head coach Brad Childress, strength and conditioning coordinator Tom Kanavy, and G Artis Hicks were in Philadelphia with Packers CB Al Harris.- Vikings G Steve Hutchinson played with Packers LB Tracy White in Seattle.- Vikings LB coach Fred Pagac coached in Oakland when Packers CB Charles Woodson played for the Raiders.- Vikings offensive line coach Pat Morris and Packers secondary coach Kurt Schottenheimer coached on the Lions staff together.- Vikings S Madieu Williams and Packers assistant OL coach Jerry Fontenot were teammates in Cincinnati in 2004, when Vikings defensive coor dinator Leslie Frazier was the Bengals defensive coordinator.- Vikings DT Pat Williams played his fi nal year in Buffalo with Packers QB coach Tom Clements serving as the team’s offensive coordinator.

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS - Vikings G Steve Hutchinson and Packers CB Charles Woodson were teammates at Michigan for their 1997 national championship season.- Vikings LB coach Fred Pagac and Packers special teams coordinator Mike Stock coached on the staff together at Ohio State while Vikings CB

Antoine Winfi eld and Packers DT Ryan Pickett played together there.- Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was teammates with Packers T Mark Tauscher at Wisconsin. Vikings head coach Brad Childress, assistant offensive line coach Jim Hueber and assistant special teams coach Brian Murphy were all on staff at some point of Tauscher’s career with the Badgers. - Vikings LB Vinny Ciurciu and Packers CB Will Blackmon were teammates at Boston College.- Vikings G Anthony Herrera played at Tennessee with Packers C Scott Wells.- Vikings P Chris Kluwe played at UCLA with Packers LB Brandon Chillar while Vikings running backs coach Eric Bieniemy was on staff. - Vikings C Matt Birk was tutored as a senior at Harvard by Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin when he coached the offensive line for the Crimson.- Philbin and Packers DT Colin Cole were at Iowa in 2002 when Vikings LB Chad Greenway was a redshirt freshman. Greenway also played at Iowa with Packers LB Abdul Hodge and DE Aaron Kampman. - Vikings CB Benny Sapp also played at Iowa his freshman and sophomore years with Packers DE Aaron Kampman.- Vikings CB Cedric Griffi n and DE Brian Robison played at Texas with Packers TE Jermichael Finley. - Vikings C John Sullivan played at Notre Dame with Packers RB Ryan Grant.- Vikings DT Pat Williams and WR Robert Ferguson played at Texas A&M when Packers asst. special teams coach Shawn Slocum coached on the Aggies staff.- Vikings QB coach Kevin Rogers coached on Virginia Tech’s staff when Packers S Aaron Rouse played for the Hokies and on Notre Dame’s staff when Packers RB Ryan Grant played for the Fighting Irish.

VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

WEEK 1 -- VIKINGS AT PACKERS --5

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

2007 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS (Qualifying Players Only)

2007 Minnesota VikingsCategory Player Total NFC Rank NFL RankScoring Longwell 99 11t 24tRushing Yds. Peterson 1,341 1 2Rushing Att. Peterson 238 6 14Passing Yds. Jackson 1,911 13 24Receptions Wade 54 27t 52tReception Yds. Wade 647 33 58Interceptions Sharper/Smith 4 11t 23tFumble Rec. Greenway 4 1t 1tSacks Edwards/Udeze 5.0 31t 54tPunting Avg. Kluwe 44.7 4 8Punt Ret. Avg. Wade 10.0 DNQ DNQKO Ret. Avg. Allison 28.7 1 3

VIKINGS TRIM ROSTER TO 53 On Saturday, August 30, the Vikings made the following moves to bring the roster to the regular-season required total of 53 players:

WAIVED/RELEASED#3 Steve Hauschka ........K ......... Rookie ...........North Carolina State#9 Brooks Bollinger ........QB ...... 6th Year .........Wisconsin#11 Jaymar Johnson ......WR ..... Rookie ...........Jackson State#13 Nate Jones ..............WR ..... Rookie ...........Texas#15 Martin Nance ...........WR ..... 1st Year .........Miami (OH)#24 Marcus Walker .........CB ...... Rookie ...........Oklahoma#32 Dee McCann............CB ...... 1st Year .........West Virginia#33 Brandon Sumrall ......CB ...... Rookie ...........Southern Mississippi#34 Albert Young ............RB ...... Rookie ...........Iowa#47 Braden Jones .......... TE ...... 1st Year .........Southern Illinois#55 J Leman ................... LB ....... Rookie ...........Illinois#57 Rufus Alexander ...... LB ....... 1st Year .........Oklahoma#61 Martail Burnett .........DE ...... 1st Year .........Utah#63 Brian Daniels ...........G ........ 1st Year .........Colorado#66 Chris Norwell ...........DE ...... Rookie ...........Illinois#67 Dan Mozes ..............C ........ 1st Year .........West Virginia#68 Tim Mattran..............C ........ Rookie ...........Stanford#75 Chase Johnson........ T ......... 2nd Year ........Wyoming#82 Darius Reynaud .......WR ..... Rookie ...........West Virginia#99 Leger Douzable .......DT ...... Rookie ...........Central Florida

INJURED RESERVE#27 Michael Boulware ....S ......... 5th Year .........Florida State

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

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)Preseason Defensive Totals: 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 FR 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)Preseason Passing Totals: 22-41-203, 53.7%, 0 TD, 3 INT, 36.9 QB rating3. Letroy Guion (#152), DT, Florida StatePreseason Defensive Totals: 11 tackles (9 solo), 2.0 sacks, 3 TFL, 1 FF, 1 QB Hurry Round 64. John Sullivan (#187), C, Notre DamePreseason Totals: 4 games played, 1 start5. Jaymar Johnson (#193), WR, Jackson State (Practice Squad)Preseason Receiving Totals: 2-28, 14.0 avg.; Punt Returns: 6-72, 12.0 avg., 23 long; Kickoff Returns: 4-78, 19.5 avg., 23 longRound 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 Hussain 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.

VIKINGS ON OPENING DAYDATE OPPONENT (ATTENDANCE) RESULT HEAD COACH STARTING QB RECORD9/17/1961 vs. Chicago (32,236) W, 37-13 Norm Van Brocklin George Shaw 3-119/16/1962 at Green Bay (38,669) L, 7-34 Norm Van Brocklin Fran Tarkenton 2-11-19/15/1963 at San Francisco (30,781) W, 24-20 Norm Van Brocklin Fran Tarkenton 5-8-19/13/1964 vs. Baltimore Colts (35,563) W, 34-24 Norm Van Brocklin Fran Tarkenton 8-5-19/19/1965 at Baltimore Colts (56,562) L, 16-35 Norm Van Brocklin Fran Tarkenton 7-79/11/1966 at San Francisco (29,312) T, 20-20 Norm Van Brocklin Fran Tarkenton 4-9-19/17/1967 vs. San Francisco (39,638) L, 21-27 Bud Grant Ron VanderKelen 3-8-39/14/1968 vs. Atlanta (45,563) W, 47-7 Bud Grant Joe Kapp 8-6#9/21/1969 at NY Giants (62,900) L, 23-24 Bud Grant Gary Cuozzo 12-2#9/20/1970 vs. Kansas City (47,900) W, 27-10 Bud Grant Gary Cuozzo 12-2#9/20/1971 at Detroit (54,418) W, 16-13 Bud Grant Gary Cuozzo 11-3#9/18/1972 vs. Washington (47,900) L, 21-24 Bud Grant Fran Tarkenton 7-79/16/1973 vs. Oakland (46,619) W, 24-16 Bud Grant Fran Tarkenton 12-2#9/15/1974 at Green Bay (56,312) W, 32-17 Bud Grant Fran Tarkenton 10-4#9/21/1975 vs. San Francisco (48,418) W, 27-17 Bud Grant Fran Tarkenton 12-2#9/12/1976 at New Orleans (58,156) W, 40-9 Bud Grant Fran Tarkenton 11-2-1#9/18/1977 vs. Dallas (47,678) L, 10-16 (OT) Bud Grant Fran Tarkenton 9-5#9/3/1978 at New Orleans (54,187) L, 24-31 Bud Grant Fran Tarkenton 8-7-1#9/2/1979 vs. San Francisco (46,539) W, 28-22 Bud Grant Tommy Kramer 7-99/7/1980 vs. Atlanta (44,733) W, 24-23 Bud Grant Tommy Kramer 9-7#9/5/1981 at Tampa Bay (66,287) L, 13-21 Bud Grant Steve Dils 7-99/12/1982 vs. Tampa Bay (58,440) W, 17-10 Bud Grant Tommy Kramer 5-4#9/4/1983 at Cleveland (70,087) W, 27-21 Bud Grant Tommy Kramer 8-89/2/1984 vs. San Diego (57,276) L, 13-42 Les Steckel Tommy Kramer 3-139/8/1985 vs. San Francisco (57,375) W, 28-21 Bud Grant Tommy Kramer 7-99/7/1986 vs. Detroit (54,851) L, 10-13 Jerry Burns Tommy Kramer 9-79/13/1987 vs. Detroit (57,061) W, 34-19 Jerry Burns Wade Wilson 8-7#9/4/1988 at Buffalo (76,783) L, 10-13 Jerry Burns Wade Wilson 11-5#9/10/1989 vs. Houston (54,015) W, 38-7 Jerry Burns Wade Wilson 10-6#9/9/1990 at Kansas City (68,363) L, 21-24 Jerry Burns Wade Wilson 6-109/1/1991 at Chicago (64,112) L, 6-10 Jerry Burns Wade Wilson 8-89/6/1992 at Green Bay (58,617) W, 23-20 (OT) Dennis Green Rich Gannon 11-5#9/5/1993 at LA Raiders (44,120) L, 7-24 Dennis Green Jim McMahon 9-7#9/4/1994 at Green Bay (59,487) L, 10-16 Dennis Green Warren Moon 10-6#9/3/1995 at Chicago (63,036) L, 14-31 Dennis Green Warren Moon 8-89/1/1996 vs. Detroit (52,972) W, 17-13 Dennis Green Warren Moon 9-7#8/31/1997 at Buffalo (79,139) W, 34-13 Dennis Green Brad Johnson 9-7#9/6/1998 vs. Tampa Bay (62,538) W, 31-7 Dennis Green Brad Johnson 15-1#9/12/1999 at Atlanta (69,555) W, 17-14 Dennis Green Randall Cunningham 10-6#9/3/2000 vs. Chicago (64,104) W, 30-27 Dennis Green Daunte Culpepper 11-5#9/9/2001 vs. Carolina (64,108) L, 13-24 Dennis Green Daunte Culpepper 5-119/8/2002 at Chicago (63,226) * L, 23-27 Mike Tice Daunte Culpepper 6-109/7/2003 at Green Bay (70,505) W, 30-25 Mike Tice Daunte Culpepper 9-79/12/2004 vs. Dallas (64,105) W, 35-17 Mike Tice Daunte Culpepper 8-8#9/11/2005 vs. Tampa Bay (63,939) L, 13-24 Mike Tice Daunte Culpepper 9-79/11/2006 at Washington (90,608) W, 19-16 Brad Childress Brad Johnson 6-109/9/2007 vs. Atlanta Falcons (62,815) W, 24-3 Brad Childress Tarvaris Jackson 8-8* at Champaign, IL, # qualifi ed for playoffs

VIKINGS OPENING DAY RECORDS

VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards Rushing TDs Longest Rush 31- Chester Taylor, 2006 169- Robert Smith, 1997 3- Daunte Culpepper, 2000 78t- Robert Smith, 199722- Dave Osborn, 1968 140- Terry Allen, 1992 2- Bill Brown, 1968 73- Dave Osborn, 196722- Chuck Foreman, 1974 137- Tommy Mason, 1964 2- Chuck Foreman, 1976 59- Robert Smith, 200022- Chuck Foreman, 1977 122- Chuck Foreman, 1978 2- Brent McClanahan, 1976 51- Tommy Mason, 196422- Robert Smith, 1996 113- Robert Smith, 1996 2- Ted Brown, 1983 51-Terry Allen, 199222- Moe Williams, 2003 109- Robert Smith, 2000 2- Rick Fenney, 1989 43- Clinton Jones, 196821- Tommy Mason, 1963 103- Bill Brown, 1964 1- many players 34- Darrin Nelson, 198320- Bill Brown, 1964 103- Adrian Peterson, 2007 34- Leroy Hoard, 199920- Tommy Mason, 1964 101- Clifton Jones, 1968 33t- Bill Brown, 196620- Ted Brown, 1981 99- Bill Brown, 1966 27- Rick Fenney, 199020- Herschel Walker, 1991

Passing Attempts Completions Passing Yards Passing TDs62- Steve Dils, 1981 37- Steve Dils, 1981 395- Tommy Kramer, 1980 5- Daunte Culpepper, 200449- Fran Tarkenton, 1978 30- Tommy Kramer, 1980 361- Steve Dils, 1981 4- Fran Tarkenton, 196144- Rich Gannon, 1992 28- Fran Tarkenton, 1978 297- Tommy Kramer, 1979 4- Tommy Kramer, 197942- Tommy Kramer, 1980 26- Warren Moon, 1995 282- Fran Tarkenton, 1978 4- Brad Johnson, 199838- Tommy Kramer, 1986 22- Tommy Kramer, 1983 266- Rich Gannon, 1992 3- Joe Kapp, 196838- Daunte Culpepper, 2001 22- Randall Cunningham, 1999 262- Fran Tarkenton, 1963 3- Tommy Kramer, 198037- Warren Moon, 1994 22- Daunte Culpepper, 2001 255- Gary Cuozzo, 1969 3- Wade Wilson, 198736- many players 22- Daunte Culpepper, 2005 250- Fran Tarkenton, 1961 3- Wade Wilson, 1990 3- Daunte Culpepper, 2003

Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving TDs Longest Pass Plays12- Rickey Young, 1978 160- Ahmad Rashad, 1980 4- Ahmad Rashad, 1979 73t- W. Wilson to A. Carter, 198712- Ted Brown, 1981 152- Gene Washington, 1969 2- Rickey Young, 1978 66- D. Culpepper to R. Moss, 200011- Ahmad Rashad, 1980 152- Ahmad Rashad, 1979 2- Herschel Walker, 1990 63t- D. Culpepper to O. Smith, 20049- Randy Moss, 2003 150- Randy Moss, 2003 2- Hassan Jones, 1992 61- D. Culpepper to B. Chamberlain, 20028- Steve Jordan, 1991 134- Rickey Young, 1978 2- Cris Carter, 1997 60t- T. Jackson to A. Peterson, 20088- Amp Lee, 1995 126- Bob Grim, 1971 2- Cris Carter, 1998 52t- T. Cramer to A. Rashad, 19798- Cris Carter, 1996 123- Anthony Carter, 1989 2- Randy Moss, 1998 50- G. Cuozzo to G. Washington, 19698- Cris Carter, 1997 121- Cris Carter, 1997 2- Randy Moss, 2004 48t- F. Tarkenton to J. Reichow, 19617- many players 106- Chuck Foreman, 1976 1- many players 48t- F. Tarkenton to B. Brown, 1964 95- Randy Moss, 1998 48t- B. Johnson to R. Moss, 1998

Longest Field Goal Most Field Goals Most Points Longest Punt53- Paul Edinger, 2005 3- Fred Cox, 1965 24- Ahmad Rashad, 1979 77- Mike Mercer, 196252- Jan Stenerud, 1984 3- Fred Cox, 1969 18- Bill Brown, 1968 65- Randall Cunningham, 199750- Fuad Reveiz, 1992 3- Fred Cox, 1971 18- Ted Brown, 1983 62-Chris Kluwe, 200549- Ryan Longwell, 2007 3- Fuad Reveiz, 1992 18- Daunte Culpepper, 2000 60- Bobby Walden, 196646- Aaron Elling, 2003 3- Gary Anderson, 2000 12- many players 60- Harry Newsome, 199145- Ryan Longwell, 2006 3- Doug Brien, 2002 59- Mike Mercer, 196145- Rick Danmeier, 1981 3- Aaron Elling, 2003 58- Greg Coleman, 198545- Gary Anderson, 2000 2- many players 57- Greg Coleman, 1980 44- Fred Cox, 1964 56- Greg Coleman, 198244- Rick Danmeier, 1978 56- Harry Newsome, 1992

Most Punt Returns Longest Punt Return Most Kickoff Returns Longest Kickoff Return6- Eddie Payton, 1981 29- Leonard Willis, 1976 5- Bob Reed, 1962 71- Clinton Jones, 19695- Charlie West, 1969 20- Hugh McElhenny, 1961 5- Lance Rentzel, 1965 51- David Palmer, 19995- David Palmer, 1994 20- Mewelde Moore, 2006 5- Eddie Payton, 1980 49- Charlie West, 19705- Nate Jacquet, 2001 19- Bob Reed, 1962 5- Tyrone Carter, 2000 48- Clinton Jones, 19725-Keenan Howry, 2005 19- Bob Grim, 1970 5- Nate Jacquet, 2001 48- Qadry Ismail, 19944- Charlie West, 1968 19- Keenan Howry, 2005 4- many players 44- Troy Williamson, 20064- Leonard Willis, 1976 18- Eddie Payton, 1981 41- Jimmy Edwards, 19794- Rufus Bess, 1983 18- Leo Lewis, 1989 40- Bob Reed, 19624- Leo Lewis, 1988 17- Charlie West, 1969 38- Dave Osborn, 19754- Leo Lewis, 1989 38- Tyrone Carter, 2000

Most Interceptions Longest Interception Return 2- Larry Vargo, 1965 88t- Darren Sharper, 20052- Paul Krause, 1972 77- Brian Williams, 20032- Jeff Siemon, 1972 54t- Kevin Williams, 20072- Jeff Brady, 1996 40- Paul Krause, 1970 2- Corey Chavous, 2003 38- Jimmy Hitchcock, 1998 37- Ed Sharockman, 1967


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2007 HONORSWR 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

FB Tony Richardson - Pro Bowl Selection - Associated Press All-Pro Second Team

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

S Dwight Smith - NFC Defensive Player of the Week - at N.Y. Giants (11/25/07)

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 ANNOUNCE KICKOFF WEEK EVENTSThe following events will take place in the week leading up to the Vikings 2008 season opener at Green Bay:

Wednesday, September 3, 2008Season Kickoff Breakfast with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce at Windows on Minnesota (7:30 AM – 9:00 AM)Join us for an insiders look into the season opener and the 2008 Minnesota Vikings season. Moderator, Paul Allen will be joined by current players Matt Birk and Bernard Berrian, Vice President of Player Personnel Rick Spielman and Star Tribune columnist Judd Zulgad.

Thursday, September 4, 2008Buffalo Wild Wings Season Kickoff Party – (Evening - Time varies by location)Join Buffalo Wild Wings and the Minnesota Vikings as we celebrate the opening of the regular season at all 17 Twin Cities area Buffalo Wild Wings locations. One winner from each location will be entered in a Grand Prize drawing for a trip for two (2) to the Vikings season opener on Monday Night, September 8th in Green Bay. Also, one winner from all 17 locations will win a pair of tickets to the Vikings home opener against Indianapolis on September 14th. Vikings cheerleaders and Vikings Street Team members will be at all 17 locations with player appearances at the Savage (Tarvaris Jackson), Eagan (Darren Sharper), Oakdale (Thomas Tapeh) and Champlin (Sidney Rice) locations.

Friday, September 5, 2008Purple FridayIn support of the 2008 Vikings You Made the Team™ campaign, Vikings fans everywhere are encouraged to wear purple or Vikings merchandise on Fridays throughout the 2008 season to show their support of the team!“Game of the Week” on Vikings.comStarting this football season, Vikings.com will highlight a “Game of the Week” showcasing youth, high school and collegiate football talent in the state of Minnesota. Wayzata @ Minnetonka will kickoff this weekly tradition!

Saturday, September 6, 2008 Mall of America Autograph and Flag Signing – (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)Join the Minnesota Vikings and Mall of America as we celebrate the beginning of the 2008 season. Sign the new You Made the Team™ Flag (utilized in-stadium during the games) and even get the chance to meet some of your favorite players. The schedule of appearances is as follows: 1:00 – 2:00 PM Vikings Cheerleaders & Viktor the Viking2:00 – 3:00 PM Bob Lurtsema and Joey Browner3:00 – 4:00 PM Jared Allen, Pat Williams, Kevin Williams, Ray Edwards4:00 – 5:00PM Randall McDaniel and Mike Morris

Monday, September 8, 2008You Made the Team™ Community Tailgate Party at Peavey Plaza (Nicollet Mall) – (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)Join the Vikings for free Domedogs and Pepsi to celebrate the season opener at Green Bay. Vikings cheerleaders, Viktor the Viking, Vikings Street Team members and Vikings alumni will be on hand for the lunchtime party!

VIKINGS BUILD PRACTICE SQUADThe following 8 players were signed to the Vikings practice squad: #61 Martail Burnett .........DE ...... Rookie ...........Utah#63 Brian Daniels ...........G ........ 1st Year .........Colorado#99 Leger Douzable .......DT ...... Rookie ...........Central Florida#11 Jaymar Johnson ......WR ..... Rookie ...........Jackson State#68 Tim Mattran..............C ........ Rookie ...........Stanford#82 Darius Reynaud .......WR ..... Rookie ...........West Virginia#24 Marcus Walker .........CB ...... Rookie ...........Oklahoma#34 Albert Young ............RB ...... Rookie ...........Iowa

2007 VIKINGS RECORDS The Vikings set or tied the following records in 2007:

Individual NFL Records* Most Rushing Yards - Game New: 296 - Adrian Peterson vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 Old: 295 - Jamal Lewis, Baltimore vs. Cleveland, 9/14/03* Most 200-Yard Rookie Rushing Performances - Season New: 2 times - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 1 time - 11 times; last time Clinton Portis, 2002* Most Successful 2-Point Conversions - Game New: 2 - Tarvaris Jackson vs. Denver, 12/30/07 Ties: 2 - 6 times; last Todd Heap, Balt. vs. Cin., 10/91/03

Team NFL Records* Led NFL In Both Rushing Offense and Rushing Defense - Season New: Minnesota Vikings, 2007 Ties: 8 times; last time Pittsburgh Steelers, 2001

Vikings Individual RecordsRB ADRIAN PETERSON* Most Rushing Yards In First Season New: 1,341 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 1,216 - Chester Taylor, 2006* Most Rookie Rushing Yards In A Season New: 1,341 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 801 - Chuck Foreman, 1973* Most Rushing Yards In A Game New: 296 - Adrian Peterson, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 Old: 200 - Chuck Foreman, vs. Philadelphia, 10/24/76* Most Rushing Touchdowns In First Season New: 12 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 6 - Chester Taylor, 2006* Most Rookie Rushing Touchdowns In A Season New: 12 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 5 - Onterrio Smith, 2003; D.J. Dozier, 1987; Fran Tarkenton, 1961* Most Rushing Touchdowns In A Game New: 3 - Adrian Peterson, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 Ties: 3 - 11 times; last Adrian Peterson, at Chicago, 10/14/07* Highest Rushing Average In A Season New: 5.6 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 5.5 - Robert Smith, 1997* Most Rookie Rushing Attempts In A Season New: 238 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 201 - Alfred Anderson, 1984* Most Rookie Rushing Attempts In A Game New: 30 - Adrian Peterson, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 Old: 27 - Onterrio Smith, vs. Chicago, 12/14/03* Most Rushing Yards After First 10 Games - Season New: 1,081 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 1,025 - Robert Smith, 2000* Most Rookie Rushing Yards In First Game New: 103 - Adrian Peterson, vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 Old: 57 - D.J. Dozier, vs. Detroit, 9/13/87* Most Rushing Yards In A Half New: 253 - Adrian Peterson vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 Old: 145 - Chuck Foreman vs. Philadelphia, 1024/76* Most 50+ Yard Runs In A Season New: 4 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 3 - Michael Bennett, 2002; Robert Smith, 1997, 1998, 2000* Most 100-Yard Rushing Games in First Season New: 6 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 4 - Chester Taylor, 2006* Fewest Games Needed To Reach 1,000 Yards Rushing - Season New: 8 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 10 - Robert, 2000* Most Touchdown Rushing Yards New: 317 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 244 - Robert Smith, 1998* Most Combined Net Yards In A Game New: 361 - Adrian Peterson, vs. Chicago, 10/14/07 Old: 278 - Darrin Nelson, vs. Green Bay, 11/13/83* Most Combined Net Yards After First 15 Games New: 1,897 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 1,887 - Herschel Walker, 1990* Fewest Games To Reach 1,000 Combined Net Yards New: 5 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 7 - Chuck Foreman, 1976

2007 VIKINGS RECORDS RB Adrian Peterson (continued)*Most 50+ Combined Net Yard Plays In A Season New: 7 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Ties: 7 - Gene Washington, 1969* Most Rookie Scrimmage Yards Gained In A Season New: 1,609 - Adrian Peterson, 2007 Old: 1,317 - Randy Moss, 1998* Most Scrimmage Yards Gained In A Game New: 315 - Adrian Peterson, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 Old: 265 - Chuck Foreman, vs. Philadelphia, 10/24/76

WR AUNDRAE ALLISON* Longest Play In Team History New: 104t Kickoff Return - Aundrae Allison, vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 Old: 101t Kickoff Return - Lance Rentzel, vs. Baltimore, 11/14/65* Longest Kickoff Return In Team History New: 104t - Aundrae Allison, vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 Old: 101t - Lance Rentzel, vs. Baltimore, 11/14/65* Highest Kickoff Return Average In A Game New: 47.7 - Aundrae Allison, vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 Old: 44.0 - Jimmy Edwards, vs. Tampa Bay, 11/25/79* Most 60+ Kickoff Returns In A Season New: 3 - Aundrae Allison, 2007 (60, 62, 104t) Old: 2 - Koren Robinson, 2005 (72, 86t)

P CHRIS KLUWE* Most 50+ Yard Punts In A Season New: 29 - Chris Kluwe, 2007 Old: 22 - Chris Kluwe, 2006; Mitch Berger, 2000* Most Punts Inside The 20 In A Season New: 34 - Chris Kluwe, 2007 Old: 28 - Chris Kluwe, 2006; Mitch Berger* Most Punts Inside the 20 In A Game New: 5 - Chris Kluwe, vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 Ties: 5 Mitch Berger, 2000, 1996; Mike Saxon, 1994; Fred Cox, 1963* Highest Gross Punting Average In A Game New: 57.5 - Chris Kluwe, vs. Detroit, 9/16/07 Old: 55.8 - Mitch Berger, vs. Cincinnati, 11/15/98

RB CHESTER TAYLOR* Most Rushing Attempts In First Two Seasons New: 460 - Chester Taylor, 2006-07 Old: 427 - Michael Bennett, 2001-02* Most Rushing Yards In First Two Seasons New: 2,060 - Chester Taylor, 2006-07 Old: 1,978 - Michael Bennett, 2001-02* Most Rushing Touchdowns In First Two Seasons New: 13 - Chester Taylor, 2006-07 Ties: 13 - Chuck Foreman, 1973-74* Most Rushing Touchdowns In A Game New: 3 - Chester Taylor, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Ties: 3 - 12 times; last Adrian Peterson, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07

DT KEVIN WILLIAMS* Most Interceptions By A Defensive Lineman In A Career New: 4 - Kevin Williams, 2003-07 Old: 3 - Chris Doleman, 1987-93, 1999* Most Interceptions By a Defensive Lineman In A Season New: 2 - Kevin Williams, 2007 Ties: 2 - Tim Newton, 1985* Most Touchdowns By A Defensive Lineman In A Career New: 4 - Kevin Williams, 2003-07 Old: 2 - Alan Page, Charlie Johnson, Al Noga and Henry Thomas* Most Defensive Touchdowns In A Career New: 4 - Kevin Williams, 2003-07 Ties: 4 - Orlando Thomas, Dewayne Washington, Joey Browner, Bobby Bryant, Paul Krause and Ed Sharockman

LB HEATH FARWELL* Most Special Teams Tackles In A Game New: 7 - Heath Farwell, vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 Old: 6 - Wymon Henderson, vs. Detroit, 11/6/88* Most Own Onside Kickoffs Recovered In A Career New: 2 - Heath Farwell, 2005-07 Old: 2 - Terry LeCount, 1979-84, 1987* Most Own Onside Kickoffs Recovered In A Season New: 2 - Heath Farwell, 2007 Old: 1 - Several times


VIKINGS TEAM NOTES


VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

2007 VIKINGS RECORDS WR SIDNEY RICE* Longest Pass By A Non-QB New: 69 - Sidney Rice, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Old: 43t - Alfred Anderson, vs. Atlanta, 9/16/84* Most Passing Yards By A Non-QB In A Game New: 94 - Sidney Rice, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Old: 43 - Alfred Anderson, vs. Atlanta, 9/16/84

QB TARVARIS JACKSON* Most Successful 2-Point Conversions In A Game New: 2 - Tarvaris Jackson, vs. Denver, 12/30/07 Old: 1; Several times

LB BEN LEBER* Most Yards Lost On A QB Sack New: 26 - Ben Leber, vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 Ties: 26 - Cliff Livingston, vs. Detroit, 12/9/62

K RYAN LONGWELL* Most Successful Onside Kickoffs In 1st Quarter New: 1 - Ryan Longwell, vs. Philadelphia, 10/28/07 Old: Has never happened

TE VISANTHE SHIANCOE* Longest Reception By A Tight End New: 79 - Visanthe Shiancoe, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Old: 68t - Steve Jordan, vs. Washington, 11/2/86

Vikings Team Records* Led NFL In Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed In A Season New: 1,185 in 2007 Ties: 3 times; last time 985 in 2006* Led NFL In Most Rushing Yards In A Season New: 2,634 in 2007 Old: 2,507 in 2002* Led NFL In Both Rushing Offense and Rushing Defense New: 2007 Old: Has never happened* Most Rushing Yards In A Season New: 2,634 in 2007 Old: 2,507 in 2002* Highest Rushing Average Per Attempt In A Season New: 5.3 in 2007 Ties: 5.3 in 2002* Highest Kickoff Return Average In A Season New: 24.8 in 2007 Old: 24.0 in 1970* Most Interceptions Returned For A TD In A Season New: 6 in 2007 Ties: 6 in 1992* Most Interceptions Returned For A TD In A Game New: 3 - vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 Old: 2 - Six times, last time vs. Detroit, 11/23/03* Most Interception Return Yards In A Game New: 169, vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 Old: 153, vs. Detroit, 10/8/89* Most 50+ Yard Plays In A Season New: 19 in 2007 (6 KOR, 6 passes, 5 runs, 2 INTs) Ties: 19 in 1998 (9 passes, 4 runs, 2 FR, 2 INTs, 1 KOR, 1 PR)* Most Defensive Touchdowns In A Season New: 8 in 2007 Ties: 8 in 1992* Most Defensive Points In A Season New: 50 in 2007 (8 touchdowns, 1 safety) Ties: 50 in 1992 (8 touchdowns, 1 safety)* Most Touchdowns By A Return In A Game New: 3, vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 (3 INTs) Ties: 3, vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 (1 INT, 1 kickoff, 1 punt)* Most Returns Of 50+ Yards In A Game New: 2, vs. Detroit, 9/16/07 (Allison 60, Williamson 56) Old: 1 - Several times; last vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 (Kevin Williams 54)* Most Kickoff Returns Of 50+ Yards In A Game New: 2, vs. Detroit, 9/16/07 (Allison 60, Williamson 56) Old: 1 - Several times; last vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06 (Bethel Johnson 65)* Most 50+ Yard Runs In A Game New: 2, vs. Chicago, 10/14/07 (Peterson 73t, 67t) Ties: 2, vs. Chicago, 10/9/83 (Nelson 56t, Galbreath 52t)

2007 VIKINGS RECORDS * Most Points Scored In First Half In A Game New: 35 vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 Ties: 35 vs. Green Bay, 9/28/86* Most Rushing Yards By A Tandem In A Season New: 2,185 in 2007 (Adrian Peterson 1,341, Chester Taylor 844) Old: 1,991 in 2000 (Robert Smith 1,521, Daunte Culpepper 470)* Most 100-Yard Individual Rushing Games In A Season New: 8 in 2007 (Adrian Peterson 6, Chester Taylor 2) Ties: 8 in 2000 (Robert Smith 8)* Most Players With 5.0+ Yard Rushing Average In A Season New: 2 in 2007 (Adrian Peterson 5.6, Chester Taylor 5.4) Old: 1 - 3 times; last time 2002 (Michael Bennett 5.1)

2008 STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE The Vikings face the toughest strength of schedule of all NFC teams entering the 2008 NFL season. Minnesota plays host to the past two Super Bowl Champions - NY Giants and Indianapolis Colts. The Vikings also play 6 teams that went to the 2007 playoffs - Green Bay, Indianapolis, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville and NY Giants.

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

VIKINGS VS. NFC/NFC NORTH The Vikings have an all-time record (regular season and postseason) of 333-267-9 (.554) versus the NFC. Against NFC North opponents, the franchise is a combined 156-120-5 in the 281 games agains tthe division. The Vikings have the most playoff appearances (22) and division titles (16) within the NFC North.

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ALOHA VIKINGS VIKINGS HONORED WITH PRO BOWL TRIPS

The Vikings sent 7 players to the Pro Bowl in 2007 - RB Adrian Peterson, FB Tony Richardson, G Steve Hutchinson, C Matt Birk, DT Kevin Williams, DT Pat Williams and S Darren Sharper. Only 3 teams - Dallas, New England and San Diego - had more nominations. Vikings rookie RB Adrian Peterson became only the 2nd rookie running back in Vikings history and the 8th Vikings RB to be named to the Pro Bowl. Peterson joined only Chuck Foreman in 1973 as rookie running backs to be recognized. Peterson was the 1st Vikings rookie since Randy Moss in 1998 to go to the Pro Bowl after leading the NFC in rushing with 1,341 yards and tying for 2nd in the NFL in rushing TDs with 12. He fi nished the the all-star game as the MVP. Paving the way for Peterson’s record-breaking season were G Steve Hutchinson and C Matt Birk, who appeared in their 5th and 6th Pro Bowls respectively. Birk’s 6th berth in the game tied Vikings legend Mick Tingelhoff for most Pro Bowls by a Vikings center. The only offensive linemen with more Pro Bowl honors as Vikings than Birk and Tingelhoff are Randall McDaniel (11) and Ron Yary (7). Hutchinson made his 5th consecutive Pro Bowl berth and 2nd in as many seasons as a Viking. The anchors of the Vikings line helped set team rushing records, including the most rushing yards by a tandem with Peterson and Chester Taylor’s 2,158 combined yards. Former Vikings FB Tony Richardson made his 3rd appearance in the Pro Bowl, having earned trips after the 2003 and 2004 seasons with Kansas City. Richardson and the linemen helped tie a team record with 8 games featuring a 100-yard rusher. Vikings DTs Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, the anchors of the NFL’s #1-ranked run defense, made return trips to the Pro Bowl for the 2nd straight season. Kevin Williams made his 3rd Pro Bowl appearance in his 5 NFL seasons, following up on trips in 2004 and 2006. Pat Williams, in his 3rd season as a Viking and 11th in the NFL, made his 2nd trip to Hawaii. The DT marked only the 2nd time in team history that a pair of DTs made consecutive trips to the Pro Bowl, joining Gary Larsen and Alan Page in 1969 and 1970. Vikings S Darren Sharper returned to Hawaii for the 2nd time as a Viking and the 4th time in his 11-year career. Sharper scored his 8th career TD on an INT return last season and became only the 8th player in NFL history to eclipse 1,000 career INT return yards in the Vikings win over Chicago (12/17/07). Sharper’s 53 career INTs are the most by any active player in the NFL, and he has 17 picks and 3 TDs in his 3 seasons with the Vikings after coming to the team as a free agent from rival Green Bay. In the offseason, the Vikings added Pro Bowl DE Jared Allen via trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. Allen led the NFL with 15.5 sacks in 2007, made his fi rst Pro Bowl appearance and earned his fi rst All-Pro honors. The addition of Allen gives the 2008 Vikings 3 Pro Bowlers across the defensive line and 4 on the defensive side of the ball.

2007 VIKINGS PRO BOWLERS Player Position Pro Bowl Seasons Matt Birk C 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 Steve Hutchinson G 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Darren Sharper S 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 Tony Richardson (Not w/team in ‘08) FB 2003, 2004, 2007 Kevin Williams DT 2004, 2006, 2007 Pat Williams DT 2006, 2007 Adrian Peterson RB 2007 Jared Allen (w/Kansas City in ‘07) DE 20072007 Individual StatsJared Allen: 67 tackles, 15.5 sacks, 11 passes defensed, 18 QB hurries. Matt Birk: 16 starts, Helped the Vikings amass the best single-season rushing total in team history (2,634 yards).Steve Hutchinson: 16 starts, Helped the Vikings amass the best single-season rushing total in team history (2,634 yards).Adrian Peterson: Rushing 238-1,341-12 TDs, 5.6 avg., 73t long; Receiving 19-268-1 TD, 14.1 avg., 60t long; KR 16-412, 25.8 avg., 53 long. Tony Richardson (Not w/Vikings in ‘08): Helped pave the way for RBs Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor to rush for 2,185 yards together. Darren Sharper: 80 tackles (56 solo), 4 INTs, 12 passes defensed, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 QB hurry.Kevin Williams: 50 tackles (37 solo), 3.0 sacks, 2 INTs, 6 passes defensed, 8 tackles for a loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 33 QB hurries.Pat Williams: 78 tackles (45 solo), 2.0 sacks, 3 passes defensed, 10 tackles for a loss, 2 fumble recoveries, 9 QB hurries.

The following is a list of Vikings players who have earned the most trips to the NFL’s annual all-star game. Name Position Pro Bowl Seasons Randall McDaniel (1989-99) G 11 Alan Page (1968-76) DT 9 Cris Carter (1993-00) WR 9 Ron Yary (1971-77) T 7 Matt Birk (1998-2007) C 6 Matt Blair (1977-82) LB 6 Joey Browner (1985-90) S 6 Chris Doleman (1987-90, ‘92-93) DE 6 Carl Eller (1968-71, ‘73-74) DE 6 Steve Jordan (1986-91) TE 6 Paul Krause (1969, ‘71-75) S 6 John Randle (1993-98) DT 6 Mick Tingelhoff (1964-69) C 6

MOST PRO BOWL SEASONS Vikings DT Tandems In The Pro BowlKevin Williams/Pat Williams, 2007Kevin Williams/Pat Williams, 2006Gary Larsen/Alan Page, 1970Gary Lasen/Alan Page, 1969

Vikings RB/FB Combos In The Pro BowlAdrian Peterson/Tony Richardson, 2007Tommy Mason/Bill Brown, 1964

PRO BOWL NOTES



Despite missing 2 games in the middle of the 2007 season with a knee injury, Vikings 1st-round draft pick RB Adrian Peterson fi nished 1st in the NFC and 2nd in the NFL with 1,341 rushing yards on 238 carries. Peterson’s rush-ing total fell only 133 yards short of San Diego RB LaDainian Tomlinson, who rushed for 1,474 yards on 315 carries, even though Peterson car-ried the ball 77 fewer times. Peterson’s 5.6-yards-per-carry average also ranked 2nd in the league

and was the highest average in Vikings’ history, and his 12 rushing TDs ranked tied for 2nd in the NFL. In Week 9 vs. San Diego, Peterson set an NFL record for the most rushing yards in a single game when he broke loose for 296 yards on the ground against the Chargers. He also tied a team record with his 3 rushing TDs, only the 11th time it had happened in team history, with the last time coming at Chicago earlier this season as Peterson rushed for 224 yards and 3 TDs. Peterson exploded on to the NFL scene in the 2007 opener against Atlanta when he rushed 19 times for 103 yards and turned a screen play into a 60-yard touchdown. With the 103 rushing yards, Peterson set a new team record for the most yards rushing in the fi rst NFL game. He also became only the 3rd Vikings player to gain 100 yards rushing in his fi rst game as a Viking. 2007 NFL Rushing Leaders 1) LaDainian Tomlinson, SD ............. 1,474 (315 attempts)2) Adrian Peterson, Min ................. 1,341 (238 attempts)

2007 NFL Rushing Leaders (avg. per game)1) Adrian Peterson, Min ................. 95.82) LaDainian Tomlinson, SD ............. 92.1

2007 NFL Rushing Leaders (yards per carry)1) Jerious Norwood, Atl .................... 6.02) Adrian Peterson, Min ................. 5.6

2007 NFL Scrimmage Yardage Leaders1) Brian Westbrook, Phi .................... 2,1042) LaDainian Tomlinson .................... 1,9493) Clinton Portis, Was ....................... 1,6514) Adrian Peterson, Min ................. 1,573

2007 NFL Rushing Touchdowns1) LaDainian Tomlinson, SD ............. 142t) Adrian Peterson, Min ................ 122t) Joseph Addai, Ind ........................ 12

2007 NFL Touchdowns1) Randy Moss, NE .......................... 23 (23 receiving)2) LaDainian Tomlinson, SD ............. 18 (15 rushing, 3 receiving)3) Braylon Edwards, Cle ................... 16 (16 receiving)4t) Joseph Addai, Ind ........................ 15 (12 rushing, 3 receiving)4t) Terrell Owens, Dal ....................... 15 (15 receiving)6) Adrian Peterson, Min ................. 13 (12 rushing, 1 receiving)

RB Adrian Peterson broke/tied numerous NFL and team records in only 14 games as a rookie. In Week 9 vs. San Diego, Peterson broke the NFL record for the most rushing yards in a single game when he rushed for 296 yards and 3 scores against the Chargers. That perfor-mance shattered his previous record-setting feat three weeks earlier at Chicago when he broke the Vikings record for rushing yards in a single game with 224; the previous record was held by Chuck Foreman (200). Peterson also tied a team record vs. San Diego and at Chicago with his 3 rushing TDs in each game, only the 10th and 11th times it had happened in Vikings’ history. He also set a Vikings record as the fi rst player to have 2 runs of 50+ in a game when he rushed for a 73-yard TD and a 62-yard TD at Chicago.

Rushing Yards In A Single Game - NFL 1) Adrian Peterson, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 .........................2962) Jamal Lewis, Bal. vs. Cleveland, 9/14/03 ............................2953) Corey Dillon, Cin. vs. Denver, 10/22/00 ..............................2784) Walter Payton, Chi. vs. Minnesota, 11/20/77.......................275

Rookie Rushing Yards In A Game - NFL1) Adrian Peterson .......296 ...........Minnesota vs. San Diego, 20072) Mike Anderson...........251 ...........Denver vs. New Orleans, 20003) Corey Dillon ...............246 ...........Cincinnati vs. Tennessee, 19974) Jim Brown..................237 ...........Cleveland vs. LA Rams, 19575) Clinton Portis .............228 ...........Denver vs. Arizona, 20026) Adrian Peterson .......224 ...........Minnesota at Chicago, 2007

Combined Net Yards In A Game - NFL1) Glyn Milburn ............... 404 ........... Denver vs. Seattle, 19952) Billy Cannon ............... 373 ........... Houston vs. NY Titans, 19613) Adrian Peterson ........ 361 ........... Minnesota at Chicago, 2007

Rushing Yards In A Single Game - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 .........................2962) Adrian Peterson, at Chicago, 10/14/07 ............................2243) Chuck Foreman, at Philadelphia, 10/24/76 .........................200

Rushing Yards In A Single Half - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 (2) ....................2532) Chuck Foreman, vs. Philadelphia, 10/24/76 (2) ..................1453) Robert Smith, vs. St. Louis, 9/13/98 (1) ..............................121

Combined Net Yards In A Game (rush./rec./return) - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson, at Chicago, 10/14/07 ............................3612) Adrian Peterson, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 .........................3153) Darrin Nelson, vs. Green Bay, 11/13/83 ..............................278

Single-Season Rushing Yards - Vikings1) Robert Smith, 2000 .....................1,5212) Adrian Peterson, 2007 ...............1,3413) Michael Bennett, 2002.................1,2964) Robert Smith, 1997 .....................1,2665) Chester Taylor, 2006 ..................1,2166) Terry Allen, 1992 ..........................1,201

Single-Season Rushing Touchdowns - Vikings1t) Terry Allen, 1992 .........................131t) Chuck Foreman, 1976 ................131t) Chuck Foreman, 1975 ................134) Adrian Peterson, 2007 ...............12

Single Season Rushing Average - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson, 2007 ...... 5.62) Robert Smith, 1997 ............ 5.53) Chester Taylor, 2007 ......... 5.4

Most Rushing Yards In First Season On The Team - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson, 2007 ............... 1,3412) Chester Taylor, 2006 .................. 1,216

The following is a list of awards RB Adrian Peterson earned during his rookie season in the NFL (missed Weeks 11-12 due to injury):

Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the YearUSA Today Offensive Rookie of the YearNFL Rookie of the Month (2) - September and OctoberSports Illustrated Midseason All-Pro TeamPro Football Weekly 2007 Midseason All-Pro TeamNFC Offensive Player of the Week (2) - at Chicago and vs. San DiegoFed Ex Ground Player of the Week (2) - at Chicago and vs. San DiegoDiet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week (2) - at Chicago and vs. San Diego

VIKINGS OFFENSIVE TEAM NOTES

EARNING THE ACCOLADES

NFC RUSHING LEADER RUSHING INTO THE RECORD BOOKS


RB Adrian Peterson was honored as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month in both September and October of 2007, making him the fi rst rookie in the NFL to win the award in back-to-back months since Giants TE Jeremy Shockey and Colts DE Dwight Freeney earned the honor in November and December of 2002. Peterson became only the 4th Vikings player to win the award and the 1st offensive player since 1998 to be selected for the award.

Vikings All-Time NFL Rookies Of The Month 1997 .......Dwayne Rudd, LB ..............Defense ............December1998 .......Randy Moss, WR ...............Offense .............November2003 .......Kevin Williams, DT .............Defense ............December2007 .......Adrian Peterson, RB ........Offense ............September2007 .......Adrian Peterson, RB ........Offense ............October

Fewest Games Needed To Reach 1,000 Rushing Yards - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson, 2007 ..................................82) Robert Smith, 2000 ......................................103t) 12 times, last Chester Taylor, 2006 .............12

Most 200-Yard Games Rushing In Rookie Season - NFL1) Adrian Peterson, 2007, Min ..................... 22t) Clinton Portis, 2002, Den .......................... 12t) Mike Anderson, 2000, Den ........................ 12t) Corey Dillon, 1997, Cin ............................. 12t) Jerome Bettis, 1993, LA Rams .................. 12t) Bo Jackson, 1987, LA Raiders .................. 12t) Greg Bell, 1984, Buf .................................. 12t) Curt Warner, 1983, Sea ............................. 12t) Terry Miller, 1978, Buf ................................ 12t) Tony Dorsett, 1977, Dal ............................. 12t) Jim Brown, 1957, Cle ................................ 12t) Tom Wilson, 1956, LA Rams ..................... 1

Most 200-Yard Rushing Games In A Season - NFL1) Earl Campbell, 1980, Hou ................................... 42t) O.J. Simpson, 1973, Buf .................................... 32t) Tiki Barber, 2005, NYG....................................... 34t) 16 times, last Adrian Peterson, 2007, Min ...... 2

Longest Runs By A Rookie - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson ................73t .......... at Chicago, 10/14/072) Adrian Peterson ................67t .......... at Chicago, 10/14/073) Adrian Peterson ................64t .......... vs. San Diego, 11/4/074) Adrian Peterson ................55 ........... vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07

Rookie Combined Touchdowns - Vikings1) Randy Moss ..............17 (17 receiving) ...................... 19982) Adrian Peterson .......13 (12 rushing, 1 receiving) .. 20073) Sammy White ............10 (10 receiving) ...................... 1976

Rushing Yards on Touchdown Runs In A Single Season - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson, 2007 (10) ...................................... 3552) Robert Smith, 1998 (6) .............................................. 244

Most 100-Yard Games As a Rookie - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson ................. 62) Chuck Foreman ................... 3

Consecutive 100-Yard Rushing Games - VikingsRobert Smith, 2000.................. 5Michael Bennett, 2002 ............. 4Adrian Peterson, 2007 ........... 3Chuck Foreman, 1975 ............. 3

Rookie Rushing Yards In a Single Season - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson, 2007 .............. 1,3412) Chuck Foreman, 1973 ................... 8013) Alfred Anderson, 1984 ................... 773

Rookie Rushing Touchdowns - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson, 2007 ...............122t) Onterrio Smith, 2003 ....................52t) D.J. Dozier, 1987 ..........................52t) Fran Tarkenton, 1961 ...................5

50+ Yard Rushes In A Single Season - Vikings1) Adrian Peterson, 2007 ...............42t) Michael Bennett, 2002................32t) Robert Smith, 1997, ‘98, 2000....3

Fewest Games Needed to Reach 1,000 Scrimmage Yards - Vikings1) Chuck Foreman, 1976 .................72t) Adrian Peterson, 2007 .............82t) Ted Brown, 1981 ........................8

50+ Yard Plays In A Season - Vikings1t) Adrian Peterson, 2007 ............7 (4 run, 1 pass, 2 return)1t) Gene Washington, 1969 .............7 (7 pass)

Most Yards In First NFL Game - Vikings1) 103 - Adrian Peterson vs. Atlanta, 9/9/072) 57 - D.J. Dozier vs. Detroit, 9/13/873) 47 - Onterrio Smith vs. Chicago, 9/14/03

100-Yard Rushers In First Game As A Viking1) Herschel Walker vs. Green Bay, 148, 10/15/892) Leroy Hoard vs. Oakland, 108, 11/17/963) Adrian Peterson vs. Atlanta, 103, 9/9/07

Combined Net Yards In A Single Season - Vikings1) Herschel Walker, 1990 .............. 2,0512) Adrian Peterson, 2007 ............. 2,0213) Michael Bennett, 2002............... 1,296


RECORDS CONTINUED... RECORDS CONTINUED...

ROOKIE OF THE MONTH(S)

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, 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

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

The Vikings’ 378-yard rushing performance against the Chargers in Week 9 last season was the NFL’s 2nd highest rushing total in a single game since the merger in 1970. The highest mark is held by Cincinnati, when they ran for 407 yards vs. Denver on October 22, 2000.



The Vikings rushing attack in 2007 ranked #1 in the NFL, averaging 164.6 yards per game on the season. The team gained 2,634 yards on 494 carries, an average of 5.3 yards per carry, which also topped the league list. The team had a league-high 22 rushing TDs. RBs Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor ranked #2 and #3 in the NFL respectively for average yards per carry, with Peterson averaging 5.6 and Taylor 5.4. Minnesota also had 3 of the top 9 NFL individual rushing performances of the year.

NFL All-Time Yards-Per-Carry AverageTeam, Year Att. Yards Avg. YPG1t) Cleveland Browns, 1963 ......460 ......... 2,639 ........5.7.......... 188.51t) San Francisco 49ers, 1954 ..442 ......... 2,498 ........5.7.......... 208.23) San Diego Chargers, 1963 ....396 ......... 2,203 ........5.6.......... 157.44) Detroit Lions, 1997 ................447 ......... 2,464 ........5.5.......... 154.05) Minnesota Vikings, 2007 .....467 ......... 2,462 ........5.3.......... 164.1

2007 NFL Single-Game Rushing296..................Adrian Peterson vs. San Diego, 11/4/07224..................Adrian Peterson at Chicago, 10/14/07216..................Jamal Lewis (Clev.) vs. Cincinnati, 9/16/07198..................LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) vs. Oakland, 10/14/07196..................Clinton Portis (Wash.) at New York Jets, 11/4/07179..................Justin Fargas (Oak.) at Miami, 9/30/07177..................LaDainian Tomlinson (SD) vs. Kansas City, 12/2/07175..................Chris Brown (Tenn.) at Jacksonville, 9/9/07164..................Chester Taylor vs. Oakland, 11/18/07

The Vikings are a combined 10-2 when one of their current running backs rushes for 100 yards.

Adrian Peterson - 6 games - 4-2 record296..................vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 W224..................at Chicago, 10/14/07 W116 ..................vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 W112 ..................vs. Green Bay, 9/20/07 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

OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION According to Stats, Inc., the Vikings offense tied for 6th in the league in explosive plays (10+ yards) with 213 (87 rush, 126 pass) in 2007. The team also scored 19 touchdowns on plays of 10+ yards, which ranked tied for 9th in the NFL. On the ground, the Vikings rushing offense led the league with 87 rushes of 10+ yards. The team also had 21 rushes of 20+ yards, which ranked #1 and 5 rushes of 50+ yards, which ranked 2nd behind Jackson-ville’s 6.

2007 Plays of 10+ Yards1) Dallas .................233 (45 rush, 188 pass)2) New England ......225 (42 rush, 183 pass)3) Cleveland ...........223 (55 rush, 168 pass)4) Denver ................218 (54 rush, 164 pass)5) New Orleans.......215 (35 rush, 180 pass)6t) Minnesota ........213 (87 rush, 126 pass)6t) Jacksonville .......213 (68 rush, 145 pass)

2007 Rushing Plays of 10+ YardsTeam 10+ Yard Runs Avg. Distance Per 10+ Yard Run1) Minnesota ................. 87 ......................................19.42) Jacksonville ............... 68 ......................................19.4

2007 Rushing Plays of 20+ YardsTeam 20+ Yard Runs Avg. Distance Per 20+ Yard Run1) Minnesota ................. 21 .......................................39.42) Denver ....................... 18 .......................................29.3

The rushing tandem of Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor ranked as the best in team history in terms of yardage in 2007. Together the two accounted for 2,185 yards on the ground, which surpassed Robert Smith and Daunte Culpepper’s 1,991 combined rushing yards in 2000. Peter-son and Taylor also fi nished #2 and #3 in the league with rushing averages of 5.6 and 5.4 respectively.

Most Rushing Yards By A Tandem - Vikings2,185........... 2007: Adrian Peterson-1,341; Chester Taylor-8441,991........... 2000: Robert Smith-1,521; Daunte Culpepper-470

VIKINGS RANK 2ND

WHAT A RUSH

RUSHING YARDS BY A TANDEM

WINNING ON THE GROUND

2007 VIKINGS GROUND ATTACK #1 ALL-TIMEVikings Single Season Rushing Yards1) 2,634 ..................20072) 2,507 ..................20023) 2,343 ..................2003

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

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

RICE IS NICE Rookie WR Sidney Rice tied for 2nd among rookie wide receivers with 4 touchdown recep-tions. Rice had 31 catches for 396 yards and 4 TDs, including a 60-yarder and a 40-yarder, on the season. He averaged 12.8 yards per catch. Rice also threw 2 passes for 94 yards and a TD in 2007, giving him a passer rating of 118.8.

2007 NFL Rookie Receiving TDs1) Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City .......52t) Sidney Rice, Minnesota ..........42t) Calvin Johnson, Detroit .............44) Matt Spaeth, Pittsburgh ..............3

After returning from a concussion suffered in Week 9, QB Tarvaris Jackson completed 120-of-174 passes (69.0%) for 1,311 yards and 7 TDs in the last 7 games of the 2007 season. He averaged 187.3 passing yards per game after his return, and he rushed for 2 scores and two 2-point conversions. Jackson fi nished the Oak-land game 17-of-22 for 171 yards. The following week at the N.Y. Giants he completed 10-of-12 passes for 129 yards and a TD, a 60-yard strike to WR Sidney Rice. Against Detroit he played his career-best game when he connected on 18-of-24 passes for 204 yards and 2 TDs. It was the fi rst time he had thrown 2 TDs in a game, and his 110.4 QB rating was a career high. At San Francisco, Jackson completed 16-of-25 pass-es for 163 yards and a score. Against Chicago he connected on 18-of-29 passes for 249 yards and vs. Washington he went 25-of-41 for 220 yards and a TD. He fi nished the season at Denver with 175 yards and 2 TDs. Jackson fi nished 8-4 as a starter in 2007 and 7-3 in his last 10 starts with wins over 2006 playoff teams Chicago (twice), San Diego and the N.Y. Giants.

With WR Robert Ferguson’s 71-yard catch in Week 15 against Chi-cago, the 2007 Vikings tied a team record for the most 50+ yard plays in a season. This year’s team shares the record with the 1998 squad with 19 plays of 50+ yards.

Most 50+ Yard Plays In A Single Season - Vikings2007........ 19 ...........6 KOR, 6 passes, 5 runs, 2 INTs1998........ 19 ...........9 passes, 4 runs, 2 FRs, 2 INTs, 1 KOR, 1 PR



100-YARD RUSHERS IN A SEASONThe 2007 Vikings rank tied for 1st in team history with the most 100-yard individual rushing performances in a single season.

8................ 2007 (Adrian Peterson-6, Chester Taylor-2)8................ 2000 (Robert Smith-8)

RUSHING AS A TEAMThe Vikings had 4 of the top 16 NFL team-rushing performances on the 2007 season, including the #1 and #2 outputs. The team’s 378-yard rushing total against San Diego (11/4/07) was the best on the year, while the 311-yard performance at Chicago (10/14/07) ranked 2nd. The Vi-kings 228 yards on the ground vs. Oakland (11/18/07) stood as the 9th-best rushing total this year, and the team’s 216 yards against Detroit ranked 16th.

ACTION JACKSON

GOING LONG

TAYLOR MADE After rushing for 1,216 yards and 6 TDs on 303 carries in his fi rst year with the Vikings in 2006, RB Chester Taylor rushed for 844 yards and 7 TDs on 157 carries (5.4 avg.) last season. Taylor, whose 5.4-yard average ranked #3 in the NFL, rushed for over 100 yards twice, in-cluding his 169-yard, 3-TD performance vs. Oakland in Week 11, which ranked as the 9th-best individual rushing performance in the league this year. His 3 rushing TDs in that game also tied a team record for the most rushing touchdowns in a single game. In Week 14 at San Francisco, Taylor rushed for 101 yards and one TD, an 84-yard scamper that ranks as the 3rd-longest rush in Vikings history. Taylor now has 2 of the top 3 longest runs in team history as his 95-yard run at Seattle in 2006 ranks as the Vikings’ longest run.

Longest Rushes In Vikings History1) 95t ...Chester Taylor at Sea. (10/22/06)2) 85t ...Michael Bennett at TB (11/3/02)3) 84t ...Chester Taylor at San Fran. (12/9/07)

ON THE OFFENSIVEAfter scoring 166 total points over the fi rst 9 games of the 2007 sea-son, the Vikings tallied 199 points over the last 7 games, 5 of which the Vikings won. The Vikings outscored opponents 199-123 over the 7-game stretch after being outscored 166-188 in the fi rst 9 games. The team averaged 28.4 points per game in the last 7 weeks, which ranked 7th over that time span. Five of the teams ahead of Minnesota were current playoff teams - Jacksonville, New England, Green Bay, Seattle and San Diego. Total Points From 11/18/07 to 12/30/07 - NFL1) New England Patriots ......... 234 (33.4 avg.) 2) Jacksonville Jaguars .......... 228 (32.6 avg.) 3) Arizona Cardinals ............... 216 (30.9 avg.)4) Green Bay Packers ............ 207 (29.6 avg)5) Seattle Seahawks............... 202 (28.9 avg.)6) San Diego Chargers ........... 200 (28.6 avg.)7) Minnesota Vikings ............ 180 (28.4 avg.)

STARTS UP FRONT After rotating multiple starters on the offensive line in 2006, the 2007 Vikings established a consistent front after the 4th contest of the year, fi nishing the fi nal 12 games with the same fi ve of T Bryant McKinnie, G Steve Hutchinson, C Matt Birk, G Anthony Herrera and T Ryan Cook. Together the left side of the line (McKinnie, Hutchinson and Birk) has started 305 career games (including playoffs). For Hutchinson, the fi nal game against Denver marked his 105th consecutive start (including playoffs). He has started every game he has played in his career. For Birk and McKinnie, the starts against Denver were their 111th and 89th respectively (including playoffs).

The Vikings defense fi nished tied for 9th in the league with 31 take-aways in the 2007 regular season, including 8 that went for touch-downs. In the opening weekend, DT Kevin Williams had his fi rst career interception return for a touchdown when he snagged a Joey Harrington pass and rumbled 54 yards for the score. CB Antoine Winfi eld capped the Vikings scoring with a 14-yard INT return for a TD in the fourth quar-ter. At Detroit, DE Ray Edwards scored his fi rst career TD when he returned a fumble 9 yards to tie the game at 17. At Dallas, CB Cedric Griffi n returned a fumble 28 yards for the 4th defensive TD of the sea-son, and in Week 12 at New York, the Vikings set a team record with 3 INT returns for touchdowns. LB Chad Greenway, S Darren Sharper and S Dwight Smith all took back passes from Eli Manning for scores. In Week 14 at San Francisco, Williams notched his 2nd TD of the season when he brought back an INT 18 yards for the Vikings opening score. The team has scored 13 defensive touchdowns (9 INTs, 4 FRs) in the past 29 games, a total that leads the league over the 2006-07 seasons. The team also has 36 interceptions since the season opener in 2006, which is tied for 6th in the NFL behind leader San Diego’s 43.

2007 NFL Takeaways1) San Diego...........................482) Indianapolis ........................373t) Cincinnati...........................353t) Detroit ................................353t) Tampa Bay ........................356t) Seattle ...............................346t) Tennessee .........................348) Chicago ..............................339t) Minnesota ........................319t) New England .....................31

NFL Defensive Touchdowns (2006-07)Minnesota Vikings ................ 13 (9 INTs, 4 FRs)Green Bay Packers ................ 8 (5 INTs, 3 FRs)

Vikings Defensive Touchdowns (2006-07)Game Playvs. Chicago, 9/24/06 ............... Antoine Winfi eld 7 INT returnvs. Detroit, 10/8/06 ................. Ben Leber FR in end zonevs. Detroit, 10/8/06 ................. E.J. Henderson 45 INT returnat Seattle, 10/22/06 ................ Kevin Williams FR in end zoneat Green Bay, 12/21/06 ........... Fred Smoot 47 INT returnvs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 ................... Kevin Williams 54 INT returnvs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 ................... Antoine Winfi eld 14 INT returnat Detroit, 9/16/07 ................... Ray Edwards 9 FR returnat Dallas, 10/21/07.................. Cedric Griffi n 28 FR returnat NY Giants, 11/25/07 ........... Darren Sharper 20 INT returnat 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

SCORING ON DEFENSE With their 8th defensive touchdown in Week 14 at San Francisco, the 2007 Vikings tied a team record for the most defensive scores in a single season. The team ranks #1 along with the 1992 squad. The Vikings also tied a team record for the most defensive points scored in a season with 50 (8 touchdowns, 1 safety). DT Kevin Williams and CB Antoine Winfi eld are tied for 3rd in the NFL over the past 2 seasons (2006-07) with 2 interception returns for TDs.

NFL INT Return TDs 2006-071t) Jason Taylor ...................... 31t) Ronde Barber .................... 33t) Kevin Williams ................. 2 3t) Antoine Winfi eld ............. 23t) London Fletcher ................ 23t) Vincent Fuller .................... 23t) Thomas Howard ................ 23t) Chris McAlister .................. 2

Vikings LB Chad Greenway tied for 1st in the league in 2007 with 4 fumble recoveries while S Darren Sharper tied for 23rd with 4 intercep-tions on the season.

Former 2006 1st-round pick LB Chad Greenway anxiously awaited the 2007 season opener after missing the entire 2006 season because of a knee injury suffered during the preseason. His excitement was obvious on the fi eld, as he ranked 2nd on the team with 130 tackles (83 solo). He also tied for the league lead with 4 fumble recoveries and forced 3 fumbles. In Week 12 at New York, Greenway scored his fi rst career TD when he returned an interception 37 yards for the score, capping off the Vikings record-setting day with 3 INT returns for TDs. Greenway tied for the team lead with 10 tack-les vs Atlanta and led the team in tackles 3 times - at Kansas City (14), at San Francisco (13) and vs. Washington (11).

NFL Defensive Fumble Recoveries1t) Chad Greenway, Min ....................... 41t) Jovan Haye, TB ................................. 4

VIKINGS DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES


RETURN TO SENDERWith 3 interceptions returned for touchdowns against the Giants in Week 12 last year, the Vikings set a team record for the most INTs returned for a TD in a single game. The previous record was 2, which has happened 6 times in team history. The 2007 team also tied a Vikings record for the most INTs returned for scores in a single season with 6.

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

Most Vikings With INT Returns For Touchdowns - Single Season2007............5 ............. Kevin Williams (2), Chad Greenway, Darren Sharper, Dwight Smith, Antoine Winfi eld1992............5 ............. Audray McMillian (2), Jack Del Rio, Chris Doleman, Carlos Jenkins, Todd Scott

TAKEAWAY LEADERS

TAKING IT AWAY

GREENWAY TACKLES THE NFLON THE DEFENSIVEOver the fi nal 7 games of 2007, the Vikings defense gave up an average of 17.6 points per game. Teams also averaged only 71.1 rushing yards per game during that stretch with only the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos rushing for 100+ yards.

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The Vikings collected 38 sacks in 2007, which ranked 8th in the NFL. The team doubled its opening month sack total from 2006 (6) by notching 12 in September. DEs Ray Edwards and Kenechi Udeze led the squad with 5.0 sacks apiece on the season. Rookie DE Brian Robison and LB E.J. Hender-son fi nished right behind them with 4.5 each. In the 2007 season opener, the Vikings collected 6 sacks against the Falcons. Robison led the team with 2 sacks for -10 yards. LB E.J. Henderson, DT Spencer Johnson, Udeze and DT Kevin Williams all added one.

NFL Team Sacks1) New York Giants ................. 532) New England ...................... 473) Dallas ................................. 464) Seattle ................................ 455) San Diego........................... 426) Chicago .............................. 417) Tennessee .......................... 408) Minnesota .......................... 38

NFL Sacks By Rookies1) Gaines Adams, Tampa Bay .................................6.02) Amobi Okoye, Houston........................................5.53) Brian Robison, Minnesota ................................4.5

In the Vikings 48-year history, the team has returned 78 interceptions for touchdowns; 9 of those INT returns have come in the past 2 sea-sons under Coach Childress and his staff. The Vikings 3 INT returns for scores against the Giants in 2007 is a team record for the most in a single game and ranks tied for 2nd in NFL history for the most in a single game.

PICKS, PICKS, PICKS

For the second straight season in 2007, LB E.J. Henderson led the team in tackles, this time with a career-high 155 tackles (117 solo). He also notched 4.5 sacks, 6 passes defensed, 14 tackles for a loss, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble and 19 quarterback hurries. Over the past 4 years (2004-2007), Hender-son has led the team in tackles 3 times. In 2004 he led the squad with 125 stops and in 2005 he fi nished 2nd with 102 stops. Last year his 142 tackles were a career-high and led the Vikings.

SHARPER IMAGE In Week 12 last season, S Darren Sharper returned an interception 20 yards for a touch-down against the Giants. With the return, Sharper tied a Vikings team record for the most interception returns for a touchdown with 3. It was also his 2nd INT return for a score in the past 2 games vs. the Giants, with his other, a 92-yarder, coming in 2005. In Week 15 vs. Chicago, Sharper notched his 17th INT as a Viking and surpassed 1,000

career return yards, when he returned the ball 41 yards. He now has 1,024 return yards, which ranks 8th in NFL history. Sharper currently leads all active players 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) Ty Law ................................ 51

Combined Takeaways By Active NFL Players1) Darren Sharper ................. 58 (53 INTs, 5 FRs)2) Ty Law ................................ 56 (51 INTs, 5 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

A CAREER FIRST For the fi rst time in his career, LB Ben Leber notched both a sack and an interception in the same game at Chicago (10/14/07). Both were fi rsts for Leber in 2007 as well. Against Dallas in Week 7, Leber recovered a fumble that he returned 10 yards before pitching it to CB Cedric Griffi n, who returned it the fi nal 28 yards for a touchdown.

MAN IN THE MIDDLE

VIKINGS DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES

In Week 14 last season at San Francisco, DT Kevin Williams scored his 4th career TD on an 18-yard INT return, moving him into a 1st-place tie for the most career defensive touchdowns (INTs and FRs) in Vikings history. The interception was also Williams’ 2nd on the season, which tied a team record for the most in a season by a defensive lineman, and his 4th career pick, which is a team record for the most in a career by a defensive lineman.

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


KNACK FOR SACKS

Vikings 3rd-year P Chris Kluwe left oppo-nents inside their own 20-yard line 34 times in 2007, which ranked 3rd in the NFL and was a Vikings single-season record. In the season opener against Atlanta, Kluwe tied a team record as he pinned the Falcons inside the 20-yard line on each of his 5 punts. Punting 5 times for 190 yards (38.0 avg), Kluwe gave the Falcons starting fi eld position at their own 11, 10, 3, 19 and 12 yard lines.

Leaving opponents inside the 20 is familiar territory for Kluwe, as he tied a team record in 2006 for the most punts inside the 20 with 28. That total surpassed his total of 17 from the 2005 season and ranked 2nd in the NFC. Kluwe also tied the team record in 2006 for the most 50+ yard punts in a season with 22. Kluwe broke a single game team record at Detroit when he punt-ed 4 times for 230 yards, a gross average of 57.5 yards per punt. The previous record was held by Mitch Berger (55.8 yards per punt). Kluwe, whose farthest punt against the Chiefs sailed 70 yards, now has 2 of the top 3 gross punting performances in team history. He is currently ranked 9th in the league with a gross punting average of 44.8 yards per punt. Kluwe also broke his previous single-season shared record with Mitch Berger of punts over 50 yards (22), fi nishing the year with 29 kicks of 50+ yards. Kluwe signed a 6-year contract extension on October 25.

Vikings Single Game Gross Punting AverageChris Kluwe, at Det., 9/16/07 ................ 57.5 (4 punts - 230 yards)Mitch Berger, vs. Cin., 11/15/98 .............. 55.8 (4 punts - 223 yards)Chris Kluwe, vs. TB, 9/11/05 ................ 54.3 (4 punts - 217 yards)

Most 50+ Yard Punts In A Single Season1) Chris Kluwe, 2007............................. 292t) Chris Kluwe, 2006 ........................... 222t) Mitch Berger, 2000 ............................ 22


VIKINGS DEFENSIVE/SPECIAL TEAM NOTES

In 2007, the Vikings fi nished 4th in the league with an average of 24.8 yards per kickoff return, returning 59 kicks for 1,461 yards, with a long of 104t. The 24.8 average also ranks as the highest in team his-tory. WR Aundrae Allison led the NFC and fi nished 3rd in the league in kickoff return average as he returned 20 kickoffs for 574 yards (28.7 avg.), including a team record 104-yard return for a touchdown against Detroit. Allison is the only player in team history to have 3 60+ yard kickoff returns in the same season. WR Troy Williamson also took back 17 kickoffs for 387 yards (22.8 avg.), while RB Adrian Peterson brought back 16 for 412 yards (25.8 avg.).

Vikings Kickoff Return Average In A Single Season1) 2007 ...........................24.82) 1970 ...........................24.0

For the second straight season in 2007, the Vikings fi nished with the #1 rush defense in the NFL, surrending an average of 74.1 yards per game on the ground. Only three teams - Dallas, Wash-ington and Denver - gained 100 yards rushing, while the longest individual rush was only 30 yards. Against the Packers in Week 4 the Vikings allowed only 46 rush-ing yards. At Kansas City they held Larry Johnson to 42 yards on 24 carries and gave up only 50 rushing yards total, and vs. San Diego in Week 9 they held LaDai-nian Tomlinson to 40 yards on 16

carries and vs. Detroit the Vikings held the Lions to 23 yards. Last season the Vikings fi nished with the #1-ranked rush defense in the NFL, giving up 61.6 yards per game. Minnesota posted the two best marks in franchise history for rushing yards allowed with -3 at Detroit (12/10/06) and 7 at Miami (11/19/06), breaking the previous record of 12 yards allowed vs. San Francisco on 12/14/69. The Vikings’ record for fewest rushing yards allowed in a 16-game season was 1,090 yards in 1994, the last time the Vikings ranked #1 in NFL rushing defense. The Vikings allowed 985 yards (61.6 yards per game) on the ground in 2006. Since the 1969 AFL-NFL merger only the 2000 Bal-timore Ravens have held opponents to under 1,000 rushing yards for the season when the SB champs held teams to 970 yards.

When the Vikings returned 3 interceptions for touchdowns against the Giants last season, they extended a small piece of team history. Over the team’s 48-year existence, only 7 times have the Vikings returned 2 or more interceptions for touchdowns in the same game. In each of those 7 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

NOWHERE TO RUN

PICKS FOR SIX

PINNING THEM DEEP

RETURN MEN

POINTS OFF TAKEAWAYS The Vikings scored 96 points off takeaways last season, which ranked tied for 9th in the league. Fifty-six of those points came directly on the takeaways, which ranked #1, while the remaining 40 came from the Vikings offense following opponents’ turnovers. Minnesota was 4-2 in 2007 when scoring on defense and 3-1 when notching 3+ takeaways in a game.

Points Off Takeaways - NFL1) Arizona ............................... 1302) San Diego........................... 1283) Indianapolis ........................ 1194) Tampa Bay ......................... 1145) Detroit ................................. 1106) New England ...................... 1037) New York Giants ................. 1028) Cincinnati............................ 999t) Minnesota ........................ 969t) Green Bay ......................... 96

Vikings 2007 Record by Takeaways0 Takeaways 1 Takeaway 2 Takeaways 3+ Takeaways 0-4 2-1 3-2 3-1

PlayersHusain Abdullah - WHO-sane ab-dul-LA Bernard Berrian - bare-E-an Vinny Ciurciu - chur-choo Jeff Dugan - DOO-gan Gus Frerotte - FUR-ott Letroy Guion - LA-troy GUY-on Otis Grigsby - grigs-BEE Anthony Herrera - HA-rare-ah Tarvaris Jackson - ta-VAR-is Tyrell Johnson - TIE-rell Jim Kleinsasser - KLINE-sauce-er Chris Kluwe - CLUE-ee Ben Leber - LEE-ber Cullen Loeffl er - LEFF-ler Brian Robison - ROB-ah-sin Visanthe Shiancoe - vi-sahn-tay SHANK-oh Naufahu Tahi - nah-fah-WHO TAH-hee Thomas Tapeh - ta-PAY Madieu Williams - muh-DEE-you Antoine Winfi eld - an-TWAN Ellis Wyms - wims Coaches Eric Bieniemy - bee-en-uh-me Tom Kanavy - ka-NAY-vee Fred Pagac - PUG-itch

Opponents’ average starting fi eld position following Vikings’ kickoffs last season was just beyond the 26-yard line (26.2), which ranked 6th in the NFL. The Vikings kickoff coverage units held opposing teams to 22.2 yards per kickoff return, which ranked 13th.

WHEN THE GAME IS ON THE LINE At Chicago (10/14/07), K Ryan Longwell connected on a game-winning 55-yard fi eld goal as time expired. It was the fi rst 55-yarder of Lon-gwell’s career at any level, and his fi rst 50-yarder as a Viking. The game-winner was also the 12th Longwell has kicked in his outstanding 11-year career. Longwell has made 30-of-30 fi eld goals from inside 45 yards in his Vikings career. His only misses are from 46+ yards.

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

In 2007, the Vikings recovered 2 onside kicks. In Week 8 the Vi-kings recovered an attempt in the 1st quarter against the Eagles, which marked the 56th onside attempt in team history and the 13th recovered by the Vikings. It was also the team’s fi rst successful 1st quarter kick in 3 attempts. In Week 15 vs. Washington, the Vikings recovered their 2nd onside of the season and the 14th in team history (57th attempt) Both onside kickoffs were recovered by LB Heath Farwell, who now holds the team record for the most onside recoveries in a single season. K Ryan Longwell also ranks 2nd in team history for the most successful onside kickoffs in a career with 3.

Most Onside Kickoff Recoveries In A Single Season - Vikings1) Heath Farwell, 2007 .......... 22) 11 players ........................... 1

Most Onside Kickoff Recoveries In A Career - Vikings1t) Heath Farwell (2005-07) .................. 21t) Terry LeCount (1979-84, 1987) ......... 23t) 10 players .......................................... 1

Most Successful Onside Kickoffs In A Career - Vikings1) Fred Cox (1963-77; 12 attempts) ................52) Ryan Longwell (2006-07; 7 attempts) ......33) Rick Danmeier (1978-83; 7 attempts) .........2


VIKINGS SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES

K Ryan Longwell is currently in 24th place all-time with 270 made fi eld goals. He needs 2 to tie 23rd-place Pete Stoyanovich’s 272.

LONGWELL RANKS 26TH IN ALL-TIME SCORING K Ryan Longwell currently ranks 26th in all-time scoring in NFL history with 1,243 points. To break into the top 25, Longwell needs 3 points to tie Jim Breech’s (1979-1992) 1,246. Since entering the league in 1997, Longwell ranks 4th in total scoring.

COVERING KICKSLONGWELL’S 270 IS 24TH IN NFL HISTORY

RECOVERING THE ONSIDE

ALLISON WONDERLAND Rookie WR Aundrae Allison led the NFC and fi nished 3rd in the NFL with his 28.7 yards-per-kickoff return average in 2007, which also ranked as the highest average in Vikings his-tory. Allison made the cut of eligible players as he returned 20 kickoffs for 574 yards. In Week 13 against Detroit, Allison returned a kickoff 104 yards for a touchdown and set a new team record for both the longest kickoff return and the longest play in Vikings his-

tory. He also set a team record for the highest kickoff return average in team history, as he averaged 47.7 yards on his 3 returns. He is the only player in team history to have three 60+ yard kickoff returns in the same season. Offensively, Allison added 8 catches for 122 yards, an average of 15.3 yards per catch.

Highest Kickoff Return Average In Vikings History1) Aundrae Allison, 2007 .....................................28.72) John Gilliam, 1972.............................................26.33) Lance Rentzel, 1965 .........................................26.3

Longest Play In Vikings History1) Aundrae Allison, vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 ............. 104t (kickoff return)2) Lance Rentzel, vs. Baltimore, 11/14/65 ............. 101t (kickoff return)3) Eddie Payton, vs. Oakland, 9/14/81 .................. 99t (kickoff return)

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VIKINGS LEADERS IN THE NFL IN 2007Where Vikings Ranked among the NFC leaders (TOP 10)

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17Allison, Kickoff Return Avg. (28.7) NR NR 1 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 1 1Greenway, Fumble Recoveries (4) NR NR 5T 1T 1T 1T 1T 2T 1T 1T 1 1 1 1 1T 1T 1TKluwe, Punting Average (44.7) NR 2 3 7 8 7 7 4 5 4 4 5 6 6 5 4 4Kluwe, Net Punting (37.0) 9 6T 3 9 8 NR NR NR NR 9 10 NR NR NR NR 10 10Peterson, Rushing Yards (1,341) 2 5 5 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1Peterson, Total Yards Scrimm. (1,609) 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3Peterson, Scoring, Non-kickers (78) 4T NR NR NR NR 3T 2T 2T 1 1T 2T 3T 2T 3T 2 2 2Peterson, Rushing TDs (12) NR NR NR NR NR 1T 1T 1T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Where Vikings Ranked among the NFL leaders (TOP 10)

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17Allison, Kickoff Return Avg. (28.7) NR NR 1 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 2 3Greenway, Fumble Recoveries (4) NR NR 6T 1T 1T 1T 2T 4T 1T 1T 1 1 1 1 1T 1T 1TKluwe, Punting Average (44.7) NR 3 4 10 NR NR NR 9 10 8 8 9 10 10 9 8 8Peterson, Rushing Yards (1,341) 6 NR 10T 5 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 2Peterson, Total Yards Scrimm. (1,609) 4 6 4 3 7 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 4Peterson, Scoring, Non-kickers (78) 6T NR NR NR NR 8T 6T 7T 3T 4T 7T 8T 5T 7T 5T 6 6Peterson, Rushing TDs (12) NR NR NR NR NR 3T 2T 3T 1 1T 2T 3T 2 3 2 2T 2T

NR-Not ranked in top 10

Where Vikings Ranked Offensively and Defensively (NFC)

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

Where Vikings Ranked Offensively and Defensively (NFL)

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17Overall Offense 15 22 26 24 20 12 23 23 14 16 13 16 12 13 11T 13T 13Rushing Offense 9T 10 10 9 8 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1Passing Offense 24 25 28 27 27 28 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 30 28 28Points Scored 9 12T 25 24 24 16T 22 19T 14T 20 19T 16 10 10T 11T 12 15Overall Defense 12 20 11T 18 18 25 26 27 22 29 28 27 24 25 20 19 20Rushing Defense 14 6 3 1 1 2 4 3 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1Passing Defense 11T 25 20 29 30 32 32 32 31 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32Points Allowed 1T 3 4 6 5T 13 14 14 10 17 13 13 10 8 8 10 12Turnover Ratio 6T 8T 12T 10T 10T 4T 4 6 7T 9T 13T 6T 8 6 6T 10T 13T

2007 NFC North StandingsTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Green Bay Packers* 13 3 0 .813 435 291 7-1-0 6-2-0 9-3-0 4-2-0Minnesota Vikings 8 8 0 .500 365 311 5-3-0 3-5-0 6-6-0 3-3-0Detroit Lions 7 9 0 .438 346 444 5-3-0 2-6-0 4-8-0 3-3-0Chicago Bears 7 9 0 .438 334 348 4-4-0 3-5-0 4-8-0 2-4-0

*Division Champions

2007 NFC NORTH STANDINGS

“YOU MADE THE TEAM” COMMUNITY TOUR The Vikings “You Made The Team” community tour, which is designed to connect with Vikings fans, community partners and local leaders while providing an update on the excitement of Vikings’ football, will continue during the 2008 season. The tour began in 2007 and after kicking off in Mankato during train-ing camp, made stops in Willmar, Red Wing, Rochester, Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids and St. Cloud during the ‘07 season. Visits included an assembly at an elementary/junior high school to encourage children to be physically active followed by a luncheon with community and busi-ness leaders to talk about the Vikings passion for giving back as well as to give an insider’s view on the 2007 season. Appearances included WR Bobby Wade, Vikings Owner/Chairman Zygi Wilf, Owner/President Mark Wilf, former Vikings Bob Lurtsema and Pete Bercich and Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen. Vikings Cheerleaders, Viktor the Viking, and American Heart Association representa-tives also took part in the tour. In the spring of 2008, the Vikings made stops in Brainerd with RB Adrian Peterson and Zygi Wilf, and in Fargo/Moorhead with DE Jared Allen and Mark Wilf.

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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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BUSINESS VENTURES

BIRK NAMED MAN OF THE YEAR For the 6th consecutive year in 2007, C Matt Birk was named the “Vikings Man of the Year” for his efforts in the Minneapolis community. Since starting his own HIKE foundation in 2002, Birk has raised over $450,000 for interactive programming and education assistance. He is also the team spokesperson for United Way and has taken part in count-less school and hospital visits and generously supports his teammates’ community initiatives as well.

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-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 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 Lowry/Mobridge KMLO-FM 100.7New Ulm KNUJ-FM 107.3 Pierre KPLO-FM 94.5Owatonna KRFO-FM 104.9 Sioux Falls KXQL-FM 107.9Park Rapids KPRM-AM 870 Sisseton KBWS-FM 102.9Pine City WCMP-FM 100.9 Watertown KWAT-AM 950Rochester KRCH-FM 101.7 Yankton KVTK-AM 1570Rochester KWEB-AM 1270Roseau KCAJ-FM 102.1 Wisconsin: St. Cloud WJON-AM 1240 Amery WLMX-FM 104.9Spring Grove KQYB-FM 98.3 Balsam Lake WLMX-FM 104.9Staples KSKK-FM 94.7 Eau Claire WMEQ-AM 880Thief River Falls KTRF-AM 1230 Menomonie WMEQ-AM 880Wadena KSKK-FM 94.7 Rice Lake WKFX-FM 99.1Walker KQKK-FM 101.9 Sparta WKLJ-AM 1290Waseca KOWZ-AM 1170Willmar KWLM-AM 1340Winona KWNO-FM 99.3

VOICES OF THE VIKINGS

VIKINGS VS. NFC NORTHTeam Total Games All-Time Series TitlesChicago Bears ...............94 ................... 50-42-2 .............................2Detroit Lions ...............93 ................... 61-30-2 .............................0Green Bay Packers ........94 ................... 45-48-1 .............................4

The Vikings currently have a combined record of 137-76-0 at the HHH Metrodome (.643) 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

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): 403-340-9 All-Time Home Record: 234-135-4All-Time Away Record: 169-205-5Home Stadiums: Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) - 97-59-4 HHH Metrodome (1982-present) - 137-76-0 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

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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 ..............................--- .....................................---Totals .........130-86-3 (.594) ..........385-316-9 (.542) ..... 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)2006-07......................................Brad Childress ................................32 .......................... 14-18-0 (.438) ................0-0-0 (.000) .............14-18-0 (.438)

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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 Conference2:45-3:30 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. - 12:45 p.m. - Practice*12:45 p.m. - Coach Childress Press Conference12:45 p.m. - 1:30 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.

COORDINATOR AVAILABILITY

COACH CHILDRESS PRESS CONFERENCES

WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE

CREDENTIAL REQUESTS

VIKINGS PR STAFF ASSISTANT COACH AVAILABILITY

METRODOME GAME DAY INFO

The Minnesota Vikings offi cial website, which can be viewed at http://www.vikings.com, provides Vikings fans with everything they need to follow their favorite team. Vikings.com is one of the league’s most traffi cked sites and is the only place on the web that provides complete video and audio of all Vikings press conferences. Additionally, the website provides unique and exclusive written-content that can only be found on Vikings.com. Vikings media members can fi nd stats, press releases, weekly game releases and updated rosters under the press tab.

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VIKINGS VITALS2008 Offensive/Defensive Statistics

2008 Rosters and Depth Chart2008 Participation Chart and Roster Moves

2008 Game-by-Game StatisticsThe Last Time

VIKINGS 2008 PRESEASON STATISTICS

WON 1, LOST 3 8/8 L 34-17 Seattle 62,545 (SO) 8/16 W 23-17 at Baltimore 70,585 8/23 L 12-10 Pittsburgh 62,625 (SO) 8/28 L 16-10 at Dallas 60,246

Minn. Opp. Total First Downs...............................................................64 78 Rushing ........................................................................15 23 Passing.........................................................................44 48 Penalty............................................................................5 7 3rd Down: Made/Att.................................................27/59 17/53 3rd Down: Pct ............................................................45.8 32.1 4th Down: Made/Att. ....................................................1/3 3/5 4th Down: Pct ............................................................33.3 60.0 Possession Avg. ...........................................................27:22 32:38 Total Net Yards..............................................................1045 1244 Avg. Per Game........................................................261.3 311.0 Total Plays..................................................................251 263 Avg. Per Play...............................................................4.2 4.7 Net Yards Rushing ..........................................................317 487 Avg. Per Game..........................................................79.3 121.8 Total Rushes ..............................................................106 108 Net Yards Passing...........................................................728 757 Avg. Per Game........................................................182.0 189.3 Sacked/Yards Lost ..................................................12/70 11/66 Gross Yards Passing..................................................798 823 Att./Completions ....................................................133/72 144/99 Completion Pct. .........................................................54.1 68.8 Had Intercepted..............................................................4 2 Punts/Average...........................................................23/46.4 21/43.4 Net Punting Avg..............................................................40.1 38.0 Penalties/Yards ..........................................................28/230 25/199 Fumbles/Ball Lost .............................................................6/4 4/2 Touchdowns ........................................................................6 7 Rushing ..........................................................................3 2 Passing...........................................................................3 4 Returns...........................................................................0 1

Score by Periods 1 2 3 4 OT T VIKINGS...............................14 37 9 0 0 60 Opponents ............................34 6 17 20 0 77

Scoring Ru Re Rt 1 pt. 2 pt. FG S T Hauschka................... 0 0 0 4/4 - 4/4 - 16 Longwell……………. .0 0 0 2/2 - 2/2 - 8 Ferguson……………..0 1 0 - - - - 6 M. Hicks..................... 1 0 0 - - - - 6 Nance………………... 0 1 0 - - - - 6 Peterson……………...1 0 0 - - - - 6 Tapeh ........................ 0 1 0 - - - - 6 Taylor......................... 1 0 0 - - - - 6 VIKINGS.................... 3 3 0 6/6 - 6/6 - 60 Opponents................ 2 4 1 6/6 1/1 9/10 - 77

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

Vikings: (35), (21, 34, 48), (37), (25) Opponents: (21, 20), ( ), (35, 43, 37, 47), (23, 50WL, 52, 52)

Rushing Att. Yds Avg Long TD Young ..............................39 127 3.3 32 0 M. Hicks...........................27 74 2.7 29 1 Peterson…………………..20 51 2.6 11 1 Taylor...............................14 35 2.5 6 1 Jackson…………………….2 22 11.0 13 0 Tahi ...................................2 7 3.5 7 0 Frerotte ..............................1 1 1.0 1 0 Kluwe……………………….1 0 0.0 0 0 VIKINGS........................106 317 3.0 32 3 Opponents....................108 487 4.5 42 2 Receiving No. Yds Avg Long TD Allison................................9 116 12.9 25 0 Nance………………………8 144 18.0 32 1 Young ................................7 66 9.4 17 0 Wade .................................5 63 12.6 28 0 M. Hicks.............................5 46 9.2 19 0 Tahi………………………... 5 22 4.4 9 0 Shiancoe............................4 64 16.0 25 0 Rice ...................................4 40 10.0 12 0 Peterson…………………...4 33 8.3 22 0 N. Jones ............................3 20 6.7 7 0 Berrian...............................2 43 21.5 24 0 J. Johnson .........................2 28 14.0 17 0 Dugan………………………2 20 10.0 11 0 Ferguson ...........................2 13 6.5 8 1 Tapeh ................................2 11 5.5 6t 1 Kleinsasser ........................1 13 13.0 13 0 Reynaud ............................1 13 13.0 13 0 Mills ...................................1 12 12.0 12 0 Taylor……………………… 1 0 0.0 0 0 VIKINGS..........................72 798 11.1 32 3 Opponents......................99 823 8.3 24 4 Interceptions No. Yds Avg Long TD Sharper..............................1 31 31.0 31 0 Sumrall ..............................1 6 6.0 6 0 VIKINGS............................2 37 18.5 31 0 Opponents........................4 31 7.8 22t 1 Opp. Fum. Rec No. Yds Avg Long TD Abdullah.............................1 0 0.0 0 0 T. Johnson.........................1 0 0.0 0 0 VIKINGS............................2 0 0 0 0 Opponents........................4 3 0.75 2 0 Punting No. Yds Avg Net TB In20 Lg B Kluwe..........................23 1067 46.4 40.1 1 7 58 0 VIKINGS.....................23 1067 46.4 40.1 1 7 58 0 Opponents.................21 912 43.4 38.0 2 8 55 0 Punt Returns No. FC Yds Avg Long TD J. Johnson .........................6 0 72 12.0 23 0 Allison................................4 2 3 0.8 5 0 Gordon...............................1 0 0 0.0 0 0 VIKINGS..........................11 2 75 6.8 23 0 Opponents......................16 2 124 7.8 20 0 Kickoff Returns No. Yds Avg Long TD Reynaud ..................................... 6 173 28.8 53 0 Young ......................................... 5 122 24.4 29 0 J.Johnson ................................... 4 78 19.5 23 0 M. Hicks...................................... 3 67 22.3 30 0 Davis........................................... 1 18 18.0 18 0 VIKINGS..................................... 19 458 24.1 53 0 Opponents................................. 13 286 22.0 29 0

Passing Att. Cmp. Yards Pct. Yd/Att TD TD% Int. Int% Lg Sack/Lost Rating Booty 41 22 203 53.7 4.95 0 0.0 3 7.3 19 5/32 36.9 Bollinger 35 14 133 40.0 3.80 0 0.0 0 0.0 19 3/16 51.3 Frerotte 35 21 262 60.0 7.49 1 2.9 1 2.9 32 4/22 80.9 Jackson 22 15 200 68.2 9.09 2 9.1 0 0.0 28 0/0 127.1 VIKINGS 133 72 798 54.1 6.00 3 2.3 4 3.0 32 12/70 67.2 Opponents 144 99 823 68.8 5.72 4 2.8 2 1.4 24 11/66 86.7

NAME SOLO ASST. TOTAL SACKS INT PD TFL FF FR QB HURR.Erin Henderson 19 2 21 0.0 0 0 3 1 0 0Benny Sapp 16 1 17 0.0 0 1 2 0 0 0Letroy Guion 9 2 11 2.0 0 0 3 1 0 1Rufus Alexander 11 0 11 0.0 0 0 2 0 0 0E.J. Henderson 9 1 10 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0Marcus Walker 8 2 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Otis Grigsby 8 2 10 3.0 0 0 6 1 0 3Antoine Winfield 8 1 9 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0David Herron 8 1 9 2.0 0 0 1 0 0 2Fred Evans 5 4 9 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 1Vinny Ciurciu 7 2 9 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Cedric Griffin 6 2 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Chad Greenway 6 2 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Marcus McCauley 6 2 8 0.0 0 3 0 0 0 0Brandon Sumrall 6 1 7 0.0 1 3 0 0 0 0Husain Abdullah 5 2 7 0.0 0 2 0 0 1 0Leger Douzable 5 2 7 0.0 0 0 2 0 0 0Derrick Pope 4 2 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1J. Leman 5 1 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Darren Sharper 3 2 5 0.0 1 2 0 0 0 0Michael Boulware 4 1 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Pat Williams 4 1 5 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0Ben Leber 2 2 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Kevin Williams 4 0 4 1.0 0 0 1 1 0 1Tyrell Johnson 3 1 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0Brian Robison 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 2Dee McCann 1 2 3 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0Ellis Wyms 2 1 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Eric Frampton 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Jared Allen 3 0 3 2.0 0 0 2 0 0 3Ray Edwards 3 0 3 1.0 0 0 1 0 0 1Charles Gordon 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Chris Norwell 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0Heath Farwell 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Martail Burnett 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Bobby Wade 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0John David Booty 0 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0TOTALS 195 43 238 11.0 2 13 27 4 2 15

NAME SOLO ASST. TOTAL FF/FR BK No.-YdsCullen Loeffler 3 0 3 0/0 0 1-31Marcus Walker 3 0 3 0/0 0 1-6Albert Young 2 0 2 0/0 0 2-37Brandon Sumrall 2 0 2 0/0 0Charles Gordon 2 0 2 0/0 0Hussain Abdullah 2 0 2 0/0 0J Leman 2 0 2 0/0 0 NAME PDBenny Sapp 1 0 1 0/0 0 Marcus McCauley 3Chad Greenway 1 0 1 0/0 0 Brandon Sumrall 3David Herron 1 0 1 0/0 0 Darren Sharper 2Eric Frampton 1 0 1 0/0 0 Husain Abdullah 2Erin Henderson 1 0 1 0/0 0 Benny Sapp 1Martin Nance 1 0 1 0/0 0 Fred Evans 1Rufus Alexander 1 0 1 0/0 0 Dee McCann 1Steven Hauschka 1 0 1 0/0 0 13Tyrell Johnson 1 0 1 0/0 0Totals 25 0 25 0/0 0

VIKINGS 2008 PRESEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

SACKS

SPECIAL TEAMS INTERCEPTIONS

Totals

Totals

NameDarren SharperBrandon Sumrall

PASSES DEFENSED

NAME SACKS NAME QBHOtis Grigsby 3.0 Jared Allen 3Jared Allen 2.0 Otis Grigsby 3Letroy Guion 2.0 David Herron 2David Herron 2.0 Brian Robison 2Ray Edwards 1.0 Ray Edwards 1Kevin Williams 1.0 Derrick Pope 1Totals 11.0 Kevin Williams 1

Fred Evans 1Letroy Guion 1Totals 15

NAME TFLOtis Grigsby 6Letroy Guion 3Erin Henderson 3Jared Allen 2Leger Douzable 2Rufus Alexander 2Benny Sapp 2Ray Edwards 1E.J. Henderson 1Chris Norwell 1Kevin Williams 1Pat Williams 1Brian Robison 1David Herron 1Totals 27

SACKS QB HURRIES

TACKLES FOR LOSS

VIKINGS 2007 SEASON STATISTICS

WON 8, LOST 8 9/9 W 24-3 Atlanta 62,815 9/16 L 17-20 at Detroit (OT) 61,771 9/23 L 10-13 at Kansas City 78,038 9/30 L 16-23 Green Bay 63,779 10/14 W 34-31 at Chicago 62,174 10/21 L 14-24 at Dallas 63,432 10/28 L 16-23 Philadelphia 63,019 11/4 W 35-17 San Diego 63,043 11/11 L 0-34 at Green Bay 70,945 11/18 W 29-22 Oakland 62,960 11/25 W 41-17 at N.Y. Giants 78,591 12/2 W 42-10 Detroit 62,996 12/9 W 27-7 at San Francisco 68,050 12/17 W 20-13 Chicago 63,800 12/23 L 21-32 Washington 63,634 12/30 L 19-22 at Denver (OT) 76,084

Minn. Opp. Total First Downs.............................................................294 305 Rushing ......................................................................131 67 Passing.......................................................................139 222 Penalty..........................................................................24 16 3rd Down: Made/Att...............................................69/200 94/234 3rd Down: Pct ............................................................34.5 40.2 4th Down: Made/Att. ..................................................7/13 7/18 4th Down: Pct ............................................................53.8 38.9 Possession Avg. ...........................................................29:22 30:38 Total Net Yards..............................................................5379 5410 Avg. Per Game........................................................336.2 338.1 Total Plays..................................................................964 1063 Avg. Per Play...............................................................5.6 5.1 Net Yards Rushing ........................................................2634 1185 Avg. Per Game........................................................164.6 74.1 Total Rushes ..............................................................494 379 Net Yards Passing.........................................................2745 4225 Avg. Per Game........................................................171.6 264.1 Sacked/Yards Lost ................................................38/193 38/275 Gross Yards Passing................................................2938 4500 Att./Completions ..................................................432/249 646/415 Completion Pct. .........................................................57.6 64.2 Had Intercepted............................................................14 15 Punts/Average...........................................................81/44.7 82/46.1 Net Punting Avg..............................................................37.0 40.5 Penalties/Yards ..........................................................86/662 110/763 Fumbles/Ball Lost .........................................................27/16 37/16 Touchdowns ......................................................................43 32 Rushing ........................................................................22 7 Passing.........................................................................12 22 Returns...........................................................................9 3

Score by Periods 1 2 3 4 OT T VIKINGS...............................82 107 66 110 0 365 Opponents ............................63 110 60 72 6 311

Scoring Ru Re Rt 1 pt. 2 pt. FG S T Longwell .................... 0 0 0 39/40 - 20/24 - 99 Peterson .................. 12 1 0 - - - - 78 Taylor......................... 7 0 0 - - - - 42 Rice ......................... 0 4 0 - - - - 24 Jackson ..................... 3 0 0 - 2 - - 22 Wade ......................... 0 3 0 - - - - 18 K. Williams................. 0 0 2 - - - - 12 Allison........................ 0 0 1 - - - - 6 Edwards..................... 0 0 1 - - - - 6 Ferguson ................... 0 1 0 - - - - 6 Greenway .................. 0 0 1 - - - - 6 Griffin ......................... 0 0 1 - - - - 6 Kleinsasser ................ 0 1 0 - - - - 6 Sharper...................... 0 0 1 - - - - 6 Shiancoe.................... 0 1 0 - - - - 6 Smith ......................... 0 0 1 - - - - 6 Williamson ................. 0 1 0 - - - - 6 Winfield...................... 0 0 1 - - - - 6 Bollinger..................... 0 0 0 - 1 - - 2 VIKINGS.................. 22 12 9 39/40 3/3 20/24 1 365 Opponents................ 7 22 3 31/31 0/1 28/32 2 311

Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Longwell ....................0/0 3/3 6/6 10/11 1/4 VIKINGS....................0/0 3/3 6/6 10/11 1/4 Opponents................0/0 7/7 10/10 10/12 1/3

Vikings: (49), (32, 52lu), (22), (44, 35, 48), (48, 55), (48bl), (39, 32, 48), (57sh), ( ), (30, 38), (46, 26), ( ), (48, 46), (42, 48), (53wl), (22) Opponents: (44wr, 45), (30, 48wl, 37), (39, 49), (28, 44, 33), (32), (50wl, 45), (20, 59sh, 27, 25), (36), (39, 24), (42, 30, 42, 49, 52), (48), (37), (29, 47), (26), (43, 30)

Rushing Att. Yds Avg Long TD Peterson ........................238 1341 5.6 73t 12 Taylor.............................157 844 5.4 84t 7 Jackson ...........................54 260 4.8 32 3 Moore ..............................20 113 5.7 17 0 Williamson .........................2 29 14.5 26 0 Bollinger.............................5 18 3.6 10 0 Tahi ...................................6 15 2.5 6 0 Richardson ........................7 13 1.9 4 0 Dugan................................2 7 3.5 4 0 Allison................................2 3 1.5 3 0 Wade .................................1 -9 -9.0 -9 0 VIKINGS........................494 2634 5.3 84t 22 Opponents....................379 1185 3.1 30t 7 Receiving No. Yds Avg Long TD Wade ...............................54 647 12.0 40 3 Ferguson .........................32 391 12.2 71 1 Rice .................................31 396 12.8 60t 4 Taylor...............................29 281 9.7 50 0 Shiancoe..........................27 323 12.0 79 1 Peterson ..........................19 268 14.1 60t 1 Williamson .......................18 240 13.3 60t 1 Richardson ......................11 89 8.1 12 0 Allison................................8 122 15.3 35 0 Dugan................................7 57 8.1 27 0 Moore ................................6 48 8.0 20 0 Kleinsasser ........................4 43 10.8 26 1 Mills ...................................2 26 13.0 18 0 Tahi ...................................1 7 7.0 7 0 VIKINGS........................249 2938 11.8 79 12 Opponents....................415 4500 10.8 81t 22 Interceptions No. Yds Avg Long TD Smith .................................4 112 28.0 93t 1 Sharper..............................4 61 15.3 41 1 K. Williams.........................2 72 36.0 54t 2 Greenway ..........................2 39 19.5 37t 1 Winfield..............................1 14 14.0 14t 1 Gordon...............................1 0 0.0 0 0 Leber .................................1 0 0.0 0 0 VIKINGS..........................15 298 19.9 93t 6 Opponents......................14 177 12.6 47 0 Opp. Fum. Rec No. Yds Avg Long TD Greenway ..........................4 0 0.0 0 0 Henderson.........................2 16 8.0 16 0 P. Williams.........................2 1 0.5 1 0 S. Johnson.........................2 0 0.0 0 0 Griffin .................................1 50 25.0 28t 1 Udeze ................................1 37 37.0 37 0 K. Williams.........................1 15 15.0 0 0 Leber .................................1 10 10.0 10 0 Edwards.............................1 9 9.0 9t 1 Winfield..............................1 0 0.0 0 0 VIKINGS..........................16 138 8.6 37 2 Opponents......................16 28 1.8 19 0 Punting No. Yds Avg Net TB In20 Lg B Kluwe..........................81 3621 44.7 37.0 9 34 70 0 VIKINGS.....................81 3621 44.7 37.0 9 34 70 0 Opponents.................82 3780 46.1 40.5 11 33 69 0 Punt Returns No. FC Yds Avg Long TD Wade ...............................16 11 112 7.0 17 0 Moore ..............................13 8 130 10.0 42 0 VIKINGS..........................29 19 242 8.3 42 0 Opponents......................43 6 440 10.2 89t 1 Kickoff Returns No. Yds Avg Long TD Allison......................................... 20 574 28.7 104t 1 Williamson .................................. 17 387 22.8 56 0 Peterson ..................................... 16 412 25.8 53 0 Gordon........................................ 2 48 24.0 27 0 Dugan......................................... 1 18 18.0 18 0 Grigsby ....................................... 1 2 2.0 2 0 Moore ......................................... 1 20 20.0 20 0 Shiancoe..................................... 1 0 0.0 0 0 VIKINGS..................................... 59 1461 24.8 104t 1 Opponents................................. 65 1441 22.2 55 0

Passing Att. Cmp. Yards Pct. Yd/Att TD TD% Int. Int% Lg Sack/Lost Rating Jackson 294 171 1911 58.2 6.5 9 3.1 12 4.1 71 19/70 70.8 Holcomb 83 42 515 50.6 6.2 2 2.4 1 1.2 40 12/87 73.1 Bollinger 50 33 391 66.0 7.8 1 2.0 1 2.0 50 7/36 88.0 Rice 2 2 94 100.0 47.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 79 0/0 118.8 Kluwe 1 1 27 100.0 27.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 27 0/0 118.8 Moore 1 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6 Taylor 1 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6 VIKINGS 432 249 2938 57.6 6.8 12 2.8 14 3.2 79 38/193 74.2 Opponents 646 415 4500 64.2 7.0 22 3.4 15 2.3 81t 38/275 86.3

VIKINGS 2007 SEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS (based on coaches’ film review)

NAME SOLO ASST. TOTAL SACKS INT PD TFL FF FR QB HURR. E.J. Henderson 117 38 155 4.5 0 6 14 1 2 19 Chad Greenway 83 47 130 0.0 2 5 3 4 4 7 Ben Leber 56 32 88 5.0 1 4 6 1 1 15 Cedric Griffin 63 18 81 0.0 0 14 3 2 1 1 Darren Sharper 56 24 80 0.0 4 12 1 0 0 1 Pat Williams 45 33 78 2.0 0 3 10 0 2 9 Antoine Winfield 50 17 67 0.0 1 13 3 1 1 1 Marcus McCauley 53 9 62 0.0 0 10 1 0 0 1 Dwight Smith 42 15 57 0.0 4 11 1 2 0 0 Kenechi Udeze 33 20 53 5.0 0 2 5 2 1 30 Kevin Williams 37 13 50 3.0 2 6 8 1 1 33 Ray Edwards 29 12 41 5.0 0 2 5 4 1 22 Charles Gordon 21 15 36 0.0 1 5 1 0 0 1 Spencer Johnson 16 11 27 3.0 0 0 1 1 2 16 Brian Robison 16 9 25 4.5 0 0 6 1 0 14 Tank Williams 12 6 18 0.0 0 2 4 0 0 1 Jayme Mitchell 8 7 15 1.0 0 0 1 0 0 9 Erasmus James 8 4 12 1.0 0 0 2 0 0 3 Fred Evans 4 1 5 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Darrion Scott 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Ronyell Whitaker 2 1 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heath Farwell 2 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Conrad Bolston 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Mike Doss 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Otis Grigsby 1 0 1 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 1 TEAM 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 759 332 1091 38.0 15 95 75 22 16 187

SPECIAL TEAMS NAME SOLO ASST. TOTAL FF/FR BK Heath Farwell 19 13 32 0/0 0 Vinny Ciurciu 9 6 15 0/0 0 Charles Gordon 7 8 15 0/0 0 Eric Frampton 10 4 14 0/0 0 Chad Greenway 4 4 8 0/0 0 Tank Williams 3 4 7 0/0 0 Mike Doss 3 3 6 0/0 0 Ronyell Whitaker 2 4 6 0/0 0 Dontarrious Thomas 1 4 5 0/0 0 Cedric Griffin 1 4 5 0/0 0 Antoine Winfield 4 0 4 0/0 0 Darren Sharper 1 3 4 0/0 0 Cullen Loeffler 2 1 3 0/0 0 Marcus McCauley 2 1 3 0/0 0 Ben Leber 2 0 2 1/0 0 Naufahu Tahi 2 0 2 0/0 0 Brian Robison 1 1 2 0/0 0 David Herron 0 2 2 0/0 0 Chris Kluwe 1 0 1 0/0 0 Ryan Longwell 1 0 1 0/0 0 Mewelde Moore 1 0 1 0/0 0 Jeff Dugan 0 1 1 0/0 0 Ray Edwards 0 1 1 0/0 0 TOTALS 76 64 140 1/0 0

SACKS NAME SACKS 1t. Ray Edwards ...................................... 5.0 1t. Ben Leber ........................................... 5.0 1t. Kenechi Udeze ................................... 5.0 4t. E.J. Henderson................................... 4.5 4t. Brian Robison ..................................... 4.5

INTERCEPTIONS NAME INTS 1t. Darren Sharper.....................................4 1t. Dwight Smith ........................................4 3t. Chad Greenway ...................................2 3t. Kevin Williams ......................................2

PASSES DEFENSED NAME PD 1. Cedric Griffin .......................................14 2. Antoine Winfield ..................................13 3. Darren Sharper....................................12

QB HURRIES NAME QBH 1. Kevin Williams .....................................33 2. Kenechi Udeze....................................30 3. Ray Edwards .......................................22

TACKLES FOR LOSS NAME TFL 1. E.J. Henderson....................................14 2. Pat Williams.........................................10 3. Kevin Williams ......................................8

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ALPHABETICAL ROSTERUpdated: September 1, 2008 2007 ParticipationNo. 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 - - - -69 Allen, Jared DE 6-6 270 26 4/3/82 5 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) '08 14 14 0 084 Allison, Aundrae WR 6-0 198 24 6/25/84 2 East Carolina Kannapolis, NC D5 '07 11 0 0 587 Berrian, Bernard WR 6-1 185 27 12/27/80 5 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) '08 16 15 0 078 Birk, Matt C 6-4 309 32 7/23/76 11 Harvard St. Paul, MN D6 '98 16 16 0 04 Booty, John David QB 6-3 213 23 1/3/85 R Southern California Shreveport, LA D5a '08 - - - -54 Ciurciu, Vinny LB 6-0 235 28 5/2/80 6 Boston College Paramus, NJ UFA (Car) '07 13 0 0 362 Cook, Ryan T 6-6 328 25 5/8/83 3 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b '06 16 16 0 083 Dugan, Jeff FB 6-4 258 27 4/8/81 5 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 '04 16 3 0 091 Edwards, Ray DE 6-5 268 23 1/1/85 3 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 '06 12 11 0 090 Evans, Fred DT 6-4 305 24 10/6/83 3 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA '07 11 0 0 389 Ferguson, Robert WR 6-1 219 28 12/17/79 8 Texas A&M Houston, TX FA '07 15 8 0 137 Frampton, Eric S 5-11 205 24 2/6/84 2 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) '07 9 0 0 112 Frerotte, Gus QB 6-3 233 37 7/31/71 15 Tulsa Ford City, PA FA '08 8 3 7 141 Gordon, Charles CB 5-11 180 24 7/18/84 3 Kansas Santa Monica, CA FA '06 16 3 0 052 Greenway, Chad LB 6-2 242 25 1/12/83 3 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 '06 16 16 0 023 Griffin, Cedric CB 6-0 203 25 11/11/82 3 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a '06 16 16 0 073 Grigsby, Otis DE 6-3 260 27 11/19/80 2 Kentucky Converse, TX PS (Car) '07 4 0 0 098 Guion, Letroy DT 6-4 303 21 6/21/87 R Florida State Starke, FL D5b '08 - - - -56 Henderson, E.J. LB 6-1 245 28 8/3/80 6 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 '03 16 16 0 050 Henderson, Erin LB 6-3 244 22 7/1/86 R Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA '08 - - - -64 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 28 6/14/80 5 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 16 12 0 058 Herron, David LB 6-1 239 24 6/17/84 1 Michigan State Warren, OH FA '07 2 0 0 279 Hicks, Artis G 6-4 335 29 11/28/78 7 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) '06 14 4 1 143 Hicks, Maurice RB 5-11 205 30 7/22/78 5 North Carolina A&T Emporia, VA UFA (SF) '08 16 0 0 076 Hutchinson, Steve G 6-5 313 30 11/1/77 8 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) '06 16 16 0 07 Jackson, Tarvaris QB 6-2 225 25 4/21/83 3 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c '06 12 12 1 372 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 26 12/1/81 4 Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 16 0 0 025 Johnson, Tyrell S 6-0 207 23 5/19/85 R Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 '08 - - - -40 Kleinsasser, Jim TE 6-3 272 31 1/31/77 10 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 '99 16 10 0 05 Kluwe, Chris P 6-4 215 26 12/24/81 4 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) '05 16 0 0 051 Leber, Ben LB 6-3 244 29 12/7/78 7 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) '06 16 10 0 046 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 27 1/27/81 5 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 16 0 0 08 Longwell, Ryan K 6-0 200 34 8/16/74 12 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) '06 16 0 0 021 McCauley, Marcus CB 6-1 203 25 9/3/83 2 Fresno State Sacramento, CA D3 '07 16 9 0 045 Mills, Garrett TE 6-1 235 24 10/12/83 3 Tulsa Jenks, OK W (NE) '07 1 0 0 1528 Peterson, Adrian RB 6-1 217 23 3/21/85 2 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 '07 14 9 0 260 Radovich, Drew T 6-5 305 23 6/20/85 R Southern California Mission Viejo, CA FA '08 - - - -18 Rice, Sidney WR 6-4 202 22 9/1/86 2 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 '07 13 4 0 396 Robison, Brian DE 6-3 259 25 4/27/83 2 Texas Splendora, TX D4 '07 16 5 0 022 Sapp, Benny CB 5-9 190 27 1/20/81 5 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) '08 14 2 0 242 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 32 11/3/75 12 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 16 16 0 081 Shiancoe, Visanthe TE 6-4 250 28 6/18/80 6 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) '07 16 15 0 065 Sullivan, John C 6-4 301 23 8/8/85 R Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a '08 - - - -38 Tahi, Naufahu FB 6-0 254 26 10/30/81 3 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) '06 10 0 0 644 Tapeh, Thomas FB 6-1 243 28 3/28/80 5 Minnesota St. Paul, MN UFA (Phi) '08 16 8 0 029 Taylor, Chester RB 5-11 213 28 9/22/79 7 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) '06 14 8 0 219 Wade, Bobby WR 5-10 186 27 2/25/81 6 Arizona Phoenix, AZ UFA (Tenn) '07 16 12 0 093 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 28 8/16/80 6 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 '03 16 16 0 020 Williams, Madieu S 6-1 203 26 10/18/81 5 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) '08 13 13 0 294 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 35 10/24/72 12 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 16 16 0 026 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 31 6/24/77 10 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 10 10 0 697 Wyms, Ellis DT 6-3 290 29 4/12/79 8 Mississippi State Indianola, MS UFA (Sea) '08 13 0 0 3

PRACTICE SQUAD61 Burnett, Martail DE 6-3 262 23 1/10/85 R Utah Los Angeles, CA FA '08 - - - -63 Daniels, Brian G 6-4 303 23 10/31/84 1 Colorado Denver, CO FA '07 0 0 0 299 Douzable, Leger DT 6-4 305 22 5/31/86 R Central Florida Tampa, FL FA '08 - - - -11 Johnson, Jaymar WR 6-0 176 24 7/10/84 R Jackson State Gary, IN D6b '08 - - - -68 Mattran, Tim C 6-4 308 23 10/23/84 R Stanford Chaska, MN FA '08 - - - -82 Reynaud, Darius WR 5-9 201 22 12/29/8 R West Virginia Boutte, LA FA '08 - - - -24 Walker, Marcus CB 5-11 191 22 5/23/86 R Oklahoma Waco, TX FA '08 - - - -34 Young, Albert RB 5-10 209 23 2/25/85 R Iowa Moorestown, NJ FA '08 - - - -

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 16 0 0 059 Farwell, Heath LB 6-0 235 26 12/31/81 4 San Diego State Corona, CA FA '05 16 0 0 066 Jones, Mike G 6-5 302 23 6/25/85 1 Iowa Chicago Ridge, IL FA '08 - - - -92 Mitchell, Jayme DE 6-6 285 24 3/15/84 3 Mississippi Jackson, MS FA '06 10 0 0 6

RESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL ILLNESS95 Udeze, Kenechi DE 6-3 281 25 3/5/83 5 Southern California Los Angeles, CA D1 '04 16 15 0 0

RESERVE/SUSPENDED74 McKinnie, Bryant T 6-8 335 28 9/23/79 7 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 '02 16 16 0 0

2008 MINNESOTA VIKINGS COACHING STAFFHead 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 (Assistantto Head Coach), George Stewart (Wide Receivers), Martin Streight (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Joe Woods (Defensive Backs)

Active Roster Total - 53

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 NUMERICAL ROSTERUpdated: September 1, 2008 2007 ParticipationNo. 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 - - - -5 Kluwe, Chris P 6-4 215 26 12/24/81 4 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) '05 16 0 0 07 Jackson, Tarvaris QB 6-2 225 25 4/21/83 3 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c '06 12 12 1 38 Longwell, Ryan K 6-0 200 34 8/16/74 12 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) '06 16 0 0 012 Frerotte, Gus QB 6-3 233 37 7/31/71 15 Tulsa Ford City, PA FA '08 8 3 7 118 Rice, Sidney WR 6-4 202 22 9/1/86 2 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 '07 13 4 0 319 Wade, Bobby WR 5-10 186 27 2/25/81 6 Arizona Phoenix, AZ UFA (Tenn) '07 16 12 0 020 Williams, Madieu S 6-1 203 26 10/18/81 5 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) '08 13 13 0 221 McCauley, Marcus CB 6-1 203 24 9/3/83 2 Fresno State Sacramento, CA D3 '07 16 9 0 022 Sapp, Benny CB 5-9 190 27 1/20/81 5 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) '08 14 2 0 223 Griffin, Cedric CB 6-0 203 25 11/11/82 3 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a '06 16 16 0 025 Johnson, Tyrell S 6-0 207 23 5/19/85 R Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 '08 - - - -26 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 31 6/24/77 10 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 10 10 0 628 Peterson, Adrian RB 6-1 217 23 3/21/85 2 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 '07 14 9 0 229 Taylor, Chester RB 5-11 213 28 9/22/79 7 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) '06 14 8 0 237 Frampton, Eric S 5-11 205 24 2/6/84 2 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) '07 9 0 0 138 Tahi, Naufahu FB 6-0 254 26 10/30/81 3 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) '06 10 0 0 639 Abdullah, Husain S 6-0 204 23 7/27/85 R Washington State Pomona, CA FA '08 - - - -40 Kleinsasser, Jim TE 6-3 272 31 1/31/77 10 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 '99 16 10 0 041 Gordon, Charles CB 5-11 180 24 7/18/84 3 Kansas Santa Monica, CA FA '06 16 3 0 042 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 32 11/3/75 12 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 16 16 0 043 Hicks, Maurice RB 5-11 205 30 7/22/78 5 North Carolina A&T Emporia, VA UFA (SF) '08 16 0 0 044 Tapeh, Thomas FB 6-1 243 28 3/28/80 5 Minnesota St. Paul, MN UFA (Phi) '08 16 8 0 045 Mills, Garrett TE 6-1 235 24 10/12/83 3 Tulsa Jenks, OK W (NE) '07 1 0 0 1546 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 27 1/27/81 5 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 16 0 0 050 Henderson, Erin LB 6-3 244 22 7/1/86 R Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA '08 - - - -51 Leber, Ben LB 6-3 244 29 12/7/78 7 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) '06 16 10 0 052 Greenway, Chad LB 6-2 242 25 1/12/83 3 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 '06 16 16 0 054 Ciurciu, Vinny LB 6-0 235 28 5/2/80 6 Boston College Paramus, NJ UFA (Car) '07 13 0 0 356 Henderson, E.J. LB 6-1 245 28 8/3/80 6 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 '03 16 16 0 058 Herron, David LB 6-1 239 24 6/17/84 1 Michigan State Warren, OH FA '07 2 0 0 260 Radovich, Drew T 6-5 305 23 6/20/85 R Southern California Mission Viejo, CA FA '08 - - - -62 Cook, Ryan T 6-6 328 25 5/8/83 3 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b '06 16 16 0 064 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 28 6/14/80 5 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 16 12 0 065 Sullivan, John C 6-4 301 23 8/8/85 R Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a '08 - - - -69 Allen, Jared DE 6-6 270 26 4/3/82 5 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) '08 14 14 0 072 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 26 12/1/81 4 Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 16 0 0 073 Grigsby, Otis DE 6-3 260 27 11/19/80 2 Kentucky Converse, TX PS (Car) '07 4 0 0 076 Hutchinson, Steve G 6-5 313 30 11/1/77 8 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) '06 16 16 0 078 Birk, Matt C 6-4 309 32 7/23/76 11 Harvard St. Paul, MN D6 '98 16 16 0 079 Hicks, Artis G 6-4 335 29 11/28/78 7 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) '06 14 4 1 181 Shiancoe, Visanthe TE 6-4 250 28 6/18/80 6 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) '07 16 15 0 083 Dugan, Jeff FB 6-4 258 27 4/8/81 5 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 '04 16 3 0 084 Allison, Aundrae WR 6-0 198 24 6/25/84 2 East Carolina Kannapolis, NC D5 '07 11 0 0 587 Berrian, Bernard WR 6-1 185 27 12/27/80 5 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) '08 16 15 0 089 Ferguson, Robert WR 6-1 219 28 12/17/79 8 Texas A&M Houston, TX FA '07 15 8 0 190 Evans, Fred DT 6-4 305 24 10/6/83 3 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA '07 11 0 0 391 Edwards, Ray DE 6-5 268 23 1/1/85 3 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 '06 12 11 0 093 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 28 8/16/80 6 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 '03 16 16 0 094 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 35 10/24/72 12 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 16 16 0 096 Robison, Brian DE 6-3 259 25 4/27/83 2 Texas Splendora, TX D4 '07 16 5 0 097 Wyms, Ellis DT 6-3 290 29 4/12/79 8 Mississippi State Indianola, MS UFA (Sea) '08 13 0 0 398 Guion, Letroy DT 6-4 303 21 6/21/87 R Florida State Starke, FL D5b '08 - - - -

PRACTICE SQUAD11 Johnson, Jaymar WR 6-0 176 24 7/10/84 R Jackson State Gary, IN D6b '08 - - - -24 Walker, Marcus CB 5-11 191 22 5/23/86 R Oklahoma Waco, TX FA '08 - - - -34 Young, Albert RB 5-10 209 23 2/25/85 R Iowa Moorestown, NJ FA '08 - - - -61 Burnett, Martail DE 6-3 262 23 1/10/85 R Utah Los Angeles, CA FA '08 - - - -63 Daniels, Brian G 6-4 303 23 10/31/84 1 Colorado Denver, CO FA '07 0 0 0 268 Mattran, Tim C 6-4 308 23 10/23/84 R Stanford Chaska, MN FA '08 - - - -82 Reynaud, Darius WR 5-9 201 22 12/29/8 R West Virginia Boutte, LA FA '08 - - - -99 Douzable, Leger DT 6-4 305 22 5/31/86 R Central Florida Tampa, FL FA '08 - - - -

INJURED RESERVE27 Boulware, Michae S 6-3 220 26 9/17/81 5 Florida State Columbia, SC UFA (Hou) '08 16 0 0 059 Farwell, Heath LB 6-0 235 26 12/31/81 4 San Diego State Corona, CA FA '05 16 0 0 066 Jones, Mike G 6-5 302 23 6/25/85 1 Iowa Chicago Ridge, IL FA '08 - - - -71 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 10 0 0 6

RESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL ILLNESS95 Udeze, Kenechi DE 6-3 281 25 3/5/83 5 Southern California Los Angeles, CA D1 '04 16 15 0 0

RESERVE/SUSPENDED74 McKinnie, Bryant T 6-8 335 28 9/23/79 7 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 '02 16 16 0 0

2008 MINNESOTA VIKINGS COACHING STAFFHead 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)


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MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ROSTER-BY-POSITIONUpdated: September 1, 2008 2007 ParticipationOFFENSE (25): Darrell BevellQuarterbacks (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 - - - -12 Frerotte, Gus QB 6-3 233 37 7/31/71 15 Tulsa Ford City, PA FA '08 8 3 7 17 Jackson, Tarvaris QB 6-2 225 25 4/21/83 3 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c '06 12 12 1 3Running 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 16 3 0 043 Hicks, Maurice RB 5-11 205 30 7/22/78 5 North Carolina A&T Emporia, VA UFA (SF) '08 16 0 0 028 Peterson, Adrian RB 6-1 217 23 3/21/85 2 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 '07 14 9 0 238 Tahi, Naufahu FB 6-0 254 26 10/30/81 3 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) '06 10 0 0 644 Tapeh, Thomas FB 6-1 243 28 3/28/80 5 Minnesota St. Paul, MN UFA (Phi) '08 16 8 0 029 Taylor, Chester RB 5-11 213 28 9/22/79 7 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) '06 14 8 0 2Wide Receivers (5): George Stewart/Chad O'SheaNo. 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 11 0 0 587 Berrian, Bernard WR 6-1 185 27 12/27/80 5 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) '08 16 15 0 089 Ferguson, Robert WR 6-1 219 28 12/17/79 8 Texas A&M Houston, TX FA '07 15 8 0 118 Rice, Sidney WR 6-4 202 22 9/1/86 2 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 '07 13 4 0 319 Wade, Bobby WR 5-10 186 27 2/25/81 6 Arizona Phoenix, AZ UFA (Tenn) '07 16 12 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 16 10 0 045 Mills, Garrett TE 6-1 235 24 10/12/83 3 Tulsa Jenks, OK W (NE) '07 1 0 0 1581 Shiancoe, Visanthe TE 6-4 250 28 6/18/80 6 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) '07 16 15 0 0Offensive Line (8): 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 16 16 0 062 Cook, Ryan T 6-6 328 25 5/8/83 3 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b '06 16 16 0 064 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 28 6/14/80 5 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 16 12 0 079 Hicks, Artis G 6-4 335 29 11/28/78 7 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) '06 14 4 1 176 Hutchinson, Steve G 6-5 313 30 11/1/77 8 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) '06 16 16 0 072 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 26 12/1/81 4 Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 16 0 0 060 Radovich, Drew T 6-5 305 23 6/20/85 R Southern California Mission Viejo, CA FA '08 - - - -65 Sullivan, John C 6-4 301 23 8/8/85 R Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a '08 - - - -

DEFENSE (25): Leslie FrazierDefensive Line (9): Karl Dunbar/Brendan DalyNo. 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 14 14 0 091 Edwards, Ray DE 6-5 268 23 1/1/85 3 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 '06 12 11 0 090 Evans, Fred DT 6-4 305 24 10/6/83 3 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA '07 11 0 0 373 Grigsby, Otis DE 6-3 260 27 11/19/80 2 Kentucky Converse, TX PS (Car) '07 4 0 0 098 Guion, Letroy DT 6-4 303 21 6/21/87 R Florida State Starke, FL D5b '08 - - - -96 Robison, Brian DE 6-3 259 25 4/27/83 2 Texas Splendora, TX D4 '07 16 5 0 093 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 28 8/16/80 6 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 '03 16 16 0 094 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 35 10/24/72 12 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 16 16 0 097 Wyms, Ellis DT 6-3 290 29 4/12/79 8 Mississippi State Indianola, MS UFA (Sea) '08 13 0 0 3Linebackers (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 13 0 0 352 Greenway, Chad LB 6-2 242 25 1/12/83 3 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 '06 16 16 0 056 Henderson, E.J. LB 6-1 245 28 8/3/80 6 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 '03 16 16 0 050 Henderson, Erin LB 6-3 244 22 7/1/86 R Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA '08 - - - -58 Herron, David LB 6-1 239 24 6/17/84 1 Michigan State Warren, OH FA '07 2 0 0 251 Leber, Ben LB 6-3 244 29 12/7/78 7 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) '06 16 10 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 - - - -37 Frampton, Eric S 5-11 205 24 2/6/84 2 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) '07 9 0 0 141 Gordon, Charles CB 5-11 180 24 7/18/84 3 Kansas Santa Monica, CA FA '06 16 3 0 023 Griffin, Cedric CB 6-0 203 25 11/11/82 3 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a '06 16 16 0 025 Johnson, Tyrell S 6-0 207 23 5/19/85 R Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 '08 - - - -21 McCauley, Marcus CB 6-1 203 24 9/3/83 2 Fresno State Sacramento, CA D3 '07 16 9 0 022 Sapp, Benny CB 5-9 190 27 1/20/81 5 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) '08 14 2 0 242 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 32 11/3/75 12 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 16 16 0 020 Williams, Madieu S 6-1 203 26 10/18/81 5 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) '08 13 13 0 226 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 31 6/24/77 10 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 10 10 0 6

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 16 0 0 046 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 27 1/27/81 5 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 16 0 0 08 Longwell, Ryan K 6-0 200 34 8/16/74 12 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) '06 16 0 0 0


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MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ROSTER BY EXPERIENCEUpdated: September 1, 2008

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 (3) Chris Kluwe 1st Year (1)Artis Hicks David HerronBen LeberChester Taylor


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

1st Round (5)[7] Adrian Peterson (07), [9] Kevin Williams (03), [17] Steve Hutchinson (01-Sea.), [17] Chad Greenway (06), [23] Antoine Winfield (99-Buf.).

2nd Round (11)[40] E.J. Henderson (03), [41] Robert Ferguson (01-GB), [43] Tyrell Johnson (08), [44] Jim Kleinsasser (99), [44] Sidney Rice (07), [48] CedricGriffin (06), [49] Marcus Johnson (05), [51] Ryan Cook (06), [56] Madieu Williams (04-Cin.), [60] Darren Sharper (97-GB), [64] Tarvaris Jackson(06).

3rd Round (4)[71] Ben Leber (02-SD), [72] Marcus McCauley (07), [78] Bernard Berrian (04-Chi.), [91] Visanthe Shiancoe (02-NYG).

4th Round (4)[102] Brian Robison (07), [106] Garrett Mills (06-NE), [126] Jared Allen (04-KC), [127] Ray Edwards (06).

5th Round (6)[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.).

6th Round (4)[173]-Matt Birk (98), [183] Ellis Wyms (01-TB), [187] John Sullivan (08), [207] Chester Taylor (02-Balt.)

7th Round (3)[197] Gus Frerotte (94-Wash.), [212] Fred Evans (06-Mia.), [220] Jeff Dugan (04)

Undrafted (16)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).


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MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHARTUpdated: September 1, 2008

OFFENSEWR: 87 Bernard Berrian 89 Robert FergusonLT: 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: 7 Tarvaris Jackson 12 Gus Frerotte 4 John David BootyFB: 44 Thomas Tapeh 83 Jeff Dugan 38 Naufahu TahiHB: 28 Adrian Peterson 29 Chester Taylor 43 Maurice Hicks

DEFENSELE: 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)IAL TEAMS

SPECIAL TEAMSP: 5 Chris KluweK: 8 Ryan LongwellLS: 46 Cullen LoefflerH: 5 Chris KluweKR: 43 Maurice Hicks 84 Aundrae AllisonPR: 84 Aundrae Allison 41 Charles Gordon

Rookie Players UnderlinedInjured Players in Parentheses

2008 VIKINGS PRONUNCIATION GUIDEHusain Abdullah - WHO-sane ab-dul-LA Chris Kluwe - CLUE-eeBernard Berrian - bare-E-an Ben Leber - LEE-berVinny Ciurciu - chur-choo Cullen Loeffler - LEFF-lerJeff Dugan - DOO-gan Brian Robison - ROB-ah-sinGus Frerotte - FUR-ott Visanthe Shiancoe - vi-sahn-tay SHANK-ohLetroy Guion - LA-troy GUY-on Naufahu Tahi - nah-fah-WHO TAH-heeOtis Grigsby - grigs-BEE Thomas Tapeh - ta-PAYAnthony Herrera - HA-rare-ah Madieu Williams - muh-DEE-youTarvaris Jackson - ta-VAR-is Antoine Winfield - an-TWANTyrell Johnson - TIE-rell Ellis Wyms - wimsJim Kleinsasser - KLINE-sauce-er

CoachesEric Bieniemy - bee-en-uh-meTom Kanavy - ka-NAY-veeFred Pagac - PUG-itch

HOW THE 2008 MINNESOTA VIKINGS WERE BUILTYEAR DRAFT TRADES FREE AGENCY/WAIVERS1998 C Matt Birk (6)1999 TE Jim Kleinsasser (2)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 **

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ROSTER MOVESDATE POSITION PLAYER TRANSACTIONAugust 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 SignedJuly 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 Signed

May 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

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 – Daunte Culpepper, 344 yards, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 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 – Chester Taylor, 101 yards, at San Franciso, 12/9/07 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 – Brandon Marshall, 114 yards, at Denver, 12/30/07 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 – Devin Hester, 89 yards, at Chicago, 10/14/07 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 – Cedric Griffin, 28 yards, at Dallas, 10/21/07 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 – Ray Edwards, at Green Bay, 12/21/06 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 – Tiki Barber run, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 Playoffs – Has never happened

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UPDATED PLAYER BIOS

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: 2008 HIGHS:

............Long Punt...................... ............Punts ............................. ............Gross Avg. .................... ............Net Avg. ........................ ............Inside the 20.................. ............Touchbacks................... SERVICE: 47 CAREER GAMES; 47 GAMES AS A VIKING KLUWE’S CAREER STATS

PUNTING PUNTS YDS GR. AVG TBs IN 20 LG BLKS 245 10,685 43.6 22 79 70 0 PASSING: 1-of-1, 27 yards, 27 long, 118.8 rating

• Returns in 2008 after record-setting 2007 campaign • 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Attempts ........................ ............Completions .................. ............Completion %................ ............Passing Yards............... ............Passing TDs.................. ............Interceptions.................. ............Long Pass ..................... ............Passer Rating................ ............Rushing Attempts..........

............Rushing Yards .............. ............Long Rush..................... ............Rushing TDs ................. JACKSON’S CAREER STATS SERVICE: 16 GAMES/ 14 STARTS PASSING ATT. COMP. % YDS Lg TDs INTs SACKS RATING 375 218 58.1 2,386 71 11 16 27/107 69.0 RUSHING ATT. YARDS Lg TDs 69 337 32 4

• Enters 2008 in his 2nd full season as the Vikings starter. • 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 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Long FG ........................ ............FGs Made ..................... ............FG Attempts ................. ............PATs ............................. ............Pat attempts .................. ............Points ............................ ............Special Tms Takles....... LONGWELL’S CAREER STATS SERVICE: 176 GAMES KICKING: 267-of-326 FGs, 81.9%, 442-of-448 XP, 1,243 points FGs: 1-19 yds (8-8), 20-29 yds (69-74), 30-39 yds (101-114), 40-49 yds (75-102), 50+ yds (14-28) 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: 32 GAMES KICKING: 41-of-49 FGs, 83.6%, 66-of-68 XP, 189 points FGs: 1-19 yds (2-2), 20-29 yds (10-10), 30-39 yds (14-14), 40-49 yds (14-17), 50+ yds (1-6) PUNTING: 1 punts, 27 yards PASSING: 1-of-1, 16 yards, 16t long, 1 TD, 158.3 rating

• Enters his 12th season in the NFL and 3rd with the Vikings in 2008. • Comes into 2008 ranked 25th in the NFL in career scoring and 24th in career FGs made.

• Ranks tied for 6th in NFL history with an 81.9% FG conversion rate (267-326). • 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: 2008 HIGHS: FREROTTE’S CAREER STATS SERVICE: 136 GAMES/ 82 STARTS PASSING ATT. COMP. % YDS Lg TDs INTs SACKS RATING 2,805 1,521 54.2 19,134 77t 102 91 178/1,164 74.3

• 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. • Has a 37-44-1 record as a starter in the NFL. • 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. • Collects vintage sports cards.

#18 SIDNEY RICE, WR, 2ND YEAR, SOUTH CAROLINA 2008 SEASON: 2008 SEASON HIGHS: ............Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............ ............Long Reception............. ............Receiving TD................. SERVICE: 12 GAMES/ 5 STARTS

• 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: 2008 SEASON HIGHS: ............Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............ ............Long Reception............. ............Receiving TDs............... ............Rushing Attempt............ ............Rushing Yards .............. ............Punt Returns .................

............Punt Return Yards ........ ............Long Punt Return.......... SERVICE: 73 GAMES/ 40 STARTS; 16 GAMES/ 12 STARTS AS A VIKING WADE’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 155 1,846 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 54 647 12.0 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

• 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 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

• 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

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ........ Tackle............................... ........ Special Teams Tackle...... SERVICE: 56 GAMES/ 6 STARTS SAPP’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 101 76 25 2.5 2 4 11 3 1 -- 30

• 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: 81 tackles, 63 solos, 3.0 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR (50 yds), 1 TD (28-yd FR), 14 PD, 1 QB hurry 5 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solo ............................... ............Passes Defensed ......... ............Forced Fumble.............. ............Fumble Recovery.......... ............Touchdown.................... ............Long Fumble Return ..... ............Tackle For Loss ............ ............QB Hurry ....................... SERVICE: 30 GAMES/ 23 STARTS AS A VIKING GRIFFIN’S CAREER TOTALS

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

123 93 30 0.0 2 (4) 1 24 4 3 (50) 3.0 9 • 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: 2008 HIGHS: ........ Tackle............................... ........ Solo .................................. ........ Passes Defensed ............. ........ Special Teams Tackles .... SERVICE: JOHNSON’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS TDs QBH PD FF FR TFL

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solo ............................... ............Passes Defensed ......... ............Tackles for Loss............ ............QB Hurries .................... ............Interception ................... ............Long Interception Ret.... ............Forced Fumble.............. SERVICE: 128 GAMES/ 112 STARTS; 56 GAMES/ 54 STARTS AS A VIKING WINFIELD’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS TDs QBH PD FF FR TFL 763 599 164 1.0 18 (170) 2 16 115 6 7 30.0 WINFIELD’S VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS TDs QBH PD FF FR TFL 354 284 70 0.0 12 (141) 2 11 55 4 5 22.0

• Defensive leader who sets the tone with his aggressive style in run support. • Has averaged 6.5 tackles per game for the Vikings (including playoffs) since joining the club in 2004. • 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. • Has 13 regular season and playoff INTs and 2 INT-return TDs since joining the Vikings, with the Vikings

winning 9 of the 13 games he has snared a pick. • Defensive teammates with Pat Williams when both suited up for the Buffalo Bills.

#28 ADRIAN PETERSON, RB, 2ND YEAR, OKLAHOMA 2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS: ............Rushing Attempts.......... ............Rushing Yards .............. ............Long Rush..................... ............Rushing TDs ................. ............Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............ ............Long Reception............. SERVICE: 14 GAMES / 9 STARTS

• Returns for his 2nd NFL season after a record-breaking debut in 2007. • 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Rushing Attempts.......... ............Rushing Yards .............. ............Long Rush..................... ............Rushing TDs ................. ............Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............ SERVICE: 91 GAMES/ 31 STARTS; 29 GAMES/ 23 STARTS AS A VIKING TAYLOR’S CAREER STATS

RUSHING

ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 833 3,659 4.4 95t 17


KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 45 937 20.8 54 0

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

RUSHING ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 460 2,060 4.5 95t 13


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

• 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. • Had 2 games rushing for 100+ yards in 2007. • 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Special Teams Tackles...... SERVICE: 14 GAMES / 0 STARTS; 9 GAMES / 0 STARTS AS A VIKING

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Carries........................... ............Yards............................. ............Long Rush.....................

............Catch............................. ............Receiving Yards............ ............Special Teams Tackle... SERVICE: 10 GAMES / 0 STARTS

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles............................... ............Solo Tackles....................... SERVICE: 0 GAMES/ 0 STARTS

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ...........Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............ ............Long Reception............. ............TD Catch ....................... SERVICE: 117 GAMES/ 93 STARTS KLEINSASSER’S CAREER STATS RUSHING ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 43 147 3.4 12 1


• 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 single-season rushing totals in Vikings history- Robert Smith in 2000 (1st with 1,521), Adrian Peterson in 2007 (2nd with 1,341), Michael Bennett in 2002 (3rd with 1,296) and Taylor (5th with 1,216).

• Ranks 5th in Vikings history for career catches by a TE with 158, 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 93. • 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles............................... ............Solo Tackles....................... SERVICE: 24 GAMES/ 4 STARTS GORDON’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 46 29 17 0.0 1 1 5 1 0 2.0 21

• Battling for Vikings top nickel-back job in 2008. • 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: 2008 HIGHS: ........ Tackles ...................... ........ Solos.......................... ........ Passes Defensed ..... ........ QB Hurries................. ........ Tackle For Loss......... ........ Interceptions.............. ........ INT return TD ............ ........ Long INT Return........ SERVICE: 167 GAMES/ 151 STARTS; 46 GAMES/ 46 STARTS AS A VIKING SHARPER’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS (yds) QBH PD FF FR TFL 914 682 232 7.0 53 (1,024) -- 135 8 5 -- SHARPER’S VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS (yds) QBH PD FF FR TFL 237 163 74 1.0 17 (347) 2 40 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............KO Returns ................... ............Return Yards ................. ............Long Return .................. SERVICE: 55 GAMES/ 5 STARTS HICKS’ CAREER STATS

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

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 55 424 7.7 33t 1

KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 185 4,242 22.9 64 0

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............ ............Long Catch.................... SERVICE: 39 GAMES/ 16 STARTS TAPEH’S CAREER STATS

RUSHING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 22 69 3.1 11 0


• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............ ............Long Catch.................... SERVICE: 1 GAMES/ 0 STARTS MILLS’ CAREER STATS


• Battling for playing time in Vikings TE corps in 2008. • 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 Jenks (OK) High.

#46 CULLEN LOEFFLER, LS, 5TH YEAR, TEXAS 2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS: ........ Special Teams Tackles .... SERVICE: 64 GAMES/ 0 STARTS LOEFFLER’S CAREER STATS SPECIAL TEAMS TKLS FF FR 11 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: 2008 HIGHS: SERVICE:

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos ............................. ............QB Hurries .................... ............Tackles for Loss............ ............Sack .............................. ............Interception ................... ............Passes Defensed.......... ............Fumble Recovery.......... ............Forced Fumble.............. SERVICE: 88 GAMES/ 73 STARTS; 31 GAMES/ 21 STARTS AS A VIKING LEBER’S CAREER STATS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 350 263 87 20.0 2 (0) 18 12 9 5 (1TD) 16.0 LEBER’S VIKINGS STATS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 146 94 52 8.0 2 (0) 18 8 5 3 16.0

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos ............................. ............QB Hurries .................... ............Forced Fumbles ............ ............Fumble Recovery.......... ............Interception ................... ............Long INT Return ........... ............INT Return TD............... ............Passes Defensed.......... ............Tackle For Loss ............ SERVICE: 16 GAMES/ 16 STARTS

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Special Teams Tackle......... SERVICE: 70 GAMES/ 5 STARTS; 13 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 67

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos ............................. ............Sacks ............................ ............Tackles For Loss........... ............QB Hurries .................... ............Passes Defensed ......... ............Forced Fumble.............. ............Fumble Recoveries ....... SERVICE: 75 GAMES/ 60 STARTS HENDERSON’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 547 384 163 9.5 2 (48) 46 19 3 6 31.0 34

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: SERVICE: 2 GAMES/ 0 STARTS

• 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

• 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: 22 GAMES/ 19 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: 28 GAMES/ 18 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:

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos ............................. ............Sack .............................. ............QB Hurry ....................... ............Forced Fumble.............. ............Kickoff Return................ ............Kickoff Return................ SERVICE: 61 GAMES/ 55 STARTS ; 0 GAMES / 0 STARTS AS A VIKING ALLEN’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 257 201 56 43.0 1 (3) 115 26 13 8 --

• 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: 40 GAMES/ 19 STARTS

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos .............................

SERVICE: 8 GAMES/ 0 STARTS ; 4 GAMES / 0 STARTS AS A VIKING GRIGSBY’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 1 1 0 1.0 0 5 0 1 0 0

• 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: 100 GAMES/ 100 STARTS; 32 GAMES/ 32 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 44 times in his career. • 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: 130 GAMES/ 107 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: 66 GAMES/ 49 STARTS; 28 GAMES/ 18 STARTS AS A VIKING

• 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. • Started 44 straight games during college career at Memphis. • His 2nd cousin, Sylvester Hicks, played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1978-81.

#81 VISANTHE SHIANCOE, TE, 6TH YEAR, MORGAN STATE 2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS: ............Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............ ............Long Reception............. SERVICE: 80 GAMES/ 38 STARTS; 16 GAMES/ 15 STARTS AS A VIKING SHIANCOE’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 62 576 9.3 79 4 SHIANCOE’S VIKINGS STATS


• Has not missed a game in his 5 NFL seasons, playing in all 80 games with 38 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: ............Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............ ............Long Catch.................... ............Rushing Attempt............ ............Rushing Yards .............. ............Long Rush..................... ............Special Teams Tackle... SERVICE: 33 GAMES/ 9 STARTS DUGAN’S CAREER STATS


RUSHING

NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 2 7 3.5 4 0

• 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: 2008 SEASON HIGHS: ............Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............ ............Long Reception............. ............Rushing Attempt............ ............Rushing Yards .............. ............Kickoff Returns.............. ............Long Kickoff Return ...... SERVICE: 11 GAMES/ 0 STARTS

• 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: 2008 SEASON HIGHS: ............Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............

............Long Reception............. ............Receiving TD................. SERVICE: 58 GAMES/ 32 STARTS; 0 GAMES/0 STARTS AS A VIKING BERRIAN’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 150 2,197 14.6 62 13 BERRIAN’S VIKINGS STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Receptions .................... ............Receiving Yards............ ............Long Reception............. ............Receiving TDs............... SERVICE: 75 GAMES/ 34 STARTS; 15 GAMES / 8 STARTS AS A VIKING FERGUSON’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 148 1,968 13.3 71 13 FERGUSON’S VIKINGS STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs

32 391 12.2 71 1 • 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos ............................. ............QB Hurry ....................... ............Sack .............................. SERVICE: 12 GAMES/ 0 STARTS; 11 GAMES/ 0 STARTS AS A VIKING EVANS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 7 6 1 1.0 0 2 0 0 0 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos ............................. ............Sack .............................. SERVICE: 27 GAMES/ 13 STARTS EDWARDS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 55 39 16 8.5 0 35 4 4 1 (9t) 6.0

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos ............................. ............Passes Defensed ......... ............Tackle for Loss.............. ............Sack .............................. SERVICE: 78 GAMES/ 78 STARTS WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 346 222 124 34.0 4 (82 yds) 143 34 8 9 (83) 29.0

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos ............................. ............Passes Defensed ......... ............QB Hurries .................... ............Tackles for Loss............ ............Sack .............................. ............Fumble Recovery.......... SERVICE: 154 GAMES/ 111 STARTS; 46 GAMES/ 46 STARTS AS A VIKING WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 695 475 220 17.5 1 (20t yds) 68 14 6 6 (29) 30.0 WILLIAMS’ VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 225 143 82 4.5 0 32 14 2 2 (1) 30.0

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos ............................. ............Sacks ............................ ............Tackles for Loss............ ............QB Hurries .................... ............Forced Fumble.............. SERVICE: 16 GAMES / 5 STARTS

• 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: 2008 HIGHS: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos ............................. ............Sack .............................. SERVICE: 79 GAMES/ 9 STARTS; 0 GAMES/0 STARTS AS A VIKING JOHNSON’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 145 78 67 16.5 0 -- 4 3 2 --

• 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: ............Tackles.......................... ............Solos ............................. ............Sack .............................. SERVICE: 0 GAMES/0 STARTS

• 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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K 3 S.Hauschka, QB 7 T.Jackson, QB 12 G.Frerotte, WR 18 S.Rice, S 20 M.Williams, CB 23 C.Griffin, S 25 T.Johnson, CB 26 A.Winfield, RB 28 A.Peterson, RB 29 C.Taylor, TE 40 J.Kleinsasser, S 42 D.Sharper, LB 51 B.Leber, LB 52 C.Greenway, LB 56 E. J. Henderson, T 60 D.Radovich, T 62 R.Cook, DE 69 J.Allen, T 74 B.McKinnie, C 78 M.Birk, TE 81 V.Shiancoe, WR 87 B.Berrian, WR 89 R.Ferguson, DE 91 R.Edwards, DT 93 K.Williams, DT 94 P.Williams

QB 9 T.Romo, WR 19 M.Austin, CB 21 A.Jones, RB 24 M.Barber, S 26 K.Hamlin, S 38 R.Williams, CB 41 T.Newman, CB 42 A.Henry, LB 55 Z.Thomas, LB 56 B.James, LB 57 K.Burnett, G 63 K.Kosier, NT 66 T.Johnson, T 75 M.Colombo, T 76 F.Adams, T 79 C.Lekkerkerker, WR 81 T.Owens, TE 82 J.Witten, WR 84 P.Crayton, NT 90 J.Ratliff, LB 93 A.Spencer, LB 94 D.Ware, DE 96 M.Spears, LB 98 G.Ellis, DE 99 C.Canty

Minnesota Vikings At Dallas Cowboys Start Time: 7:05 PM CDTat Texas Stadium, Irving

Played Outdoor on Turf: ArtificialTemp: 95° F (35.0° C), Humidity: 34%,

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

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P 5 C.Kluwe, K 8 R.Longwell, QB 9 B.Bollinger, WR 11 J.Johnson, WR 13 N.Jones, CB 24 M.Walker, CB 33 B.Sumrall, RB 34 A.Young, S 37 E.Frampton, FB 38 N.Tahi, S 39 H.Abdullah, CB 41 C.Gordon, FB 44 T.Tapeh, TE 45 G.Mills, LS 46 C.Loeffler, LB 55 J.Leman, LB 57 R.Alexander, DE 61 M.Burnett, G 64 A.Herrera, DE 66 C.Norwell, C 67 D.Mozes, T 75 C.Johnson, G 76 S.Hutchinson, WR 82 D.Reynaud, WR 84 A.Allison, DT 98 L.Guion, DT 99 L.Douzable

P 1 M.McBriar, K 6 N.Folk, WR 13 M.Bradford, QB 14 B.Johnson, WR 16 T.Lowber, WR 18 D.Amendola, CB 20 A.Ball, CB 23 E.Oglesby, RB 29 T.Choice, RB 30 A.Coleman, RB 35 K.Lattimore, FB 39 J.Crosslin, TE 44 R.Hannah, S 47 D.Davis, DE 51 D.Robertson, LB 59 T.George, G 61 A.Stenavich, T 62 R.Gibbons, C 65 A.Gurode, G 70 L.Davis, WR 86 I.Stanback, TE 87 A.Atchison, TE 89 T.Curtis, LS 91 L.Ladouceur, NT 92 R.Ayodele, DE 95 M.Dixon, DE 97 J.Hatcher

VISITOR: Minnesota Vikings 0 7 3 0 0 10

HOME: Dallas Cowboys 10 3 0 3 0 16

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WR 15 M.Nance LE 73 O.Grigsby WR 17 S.Hurd LE 60 M.SmithLT 79 A.Hicks NT 90 F.Evans LT 68 D.Free NT 64 J.SiaviiLG 68 T.Mattran UT 97 E.Wyms LG 77 P.McQuistan RE 72 S.BowenC 65 J.Sullivan RE 96 B.Robison C 71 C.Procter SLB 50 J.Rogers

RG 63 B.Daniels SLB 50 E.Henderson RG 67 J.Berger MILB 54 B.CarpenterRT 72 M.Johnson MLB 58 D.Herron RT 78 J.Marten MOLB 58 T.SmithTE 47 B.Jones WLB 54 V.Ciurciu TE 80 M.Bennett WLB 53 E.Walden

WR 19 B.Wade LCB 21 M.McCauley WR 85 M.Jefferson RCB 32 O.ScandrickQB 4 J.Booty RCB 22 B.Sapp QB 4 R.Bartel FS 25 P.WatkinsTE 83 J.Dugan SS 27 M.Boulware FB 34 D.Anderson SS 27 C.BrownHB 43 M.Hicks FS 32 D.McCann RB 28 F.Jones LCB 31 M.Jenkins

R.Longwell (25) N.Folk (23) 50WL (52) (52)

Cowboy N.Folk 23 yd. Field Goal (12-73, 6:32) 0 31 8:28Cowboy T.Choice 11 yd. run (N.Folk kick) (2-24, 0:31) 0 101 6:59Vikings M.Hicks 1 yd. run (R.Longwell kick) (8-60, 3:11) 7 102 14:07Cowboy N.Folk 52 yd. Field Goal (4-32, 0:38) 7 132 0:00Vikings R.Longwell 25 yd. Field Goal (11-67, 4:38) 10 133 10:22Cowboy N.Folk 52 yd. Field Goal (15-59, 7:33) 10 164 11:14

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8/28/2008 at Texas Stadium

Final Individual Statistics

23 26100 4.3 32 1 97 3.7 35 1Total Total

155 190 Total33 14 2/10 1 233 24041 28 3/23 0Total

14 28155 11.1 19 0 233 24 0Total Total

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A.Young 68 4.9 32 014M.Hicks 25 3.1 8 18N.Tahi 7 7.0 7 01

S.Hurd 35 35.0 35 01T.Choice 21 3.5 11 16K.Lattimore 20 3.3 8 06F.Jones 14 3.5 12 04J.Crosslin 5 2.5 6 02D.Anderson 4 4.0 4 01A.Coleman 2 0.7 4 03R.Bartel -4 -1.3 -1 03

B.Bollinger 62 17018 6 2/10 0 44.2J.Booty 93 19015 8 0/0 1 44.6

R.Bartel 233 24041 28 3/23 0 82.7

M.Nance 31 15.5 18 02M.Hicks 26 13.0 19 02B.Jones 21 10.5 15 02A.Young 14 7.0 17 02J.Johnson 17 17.0 17 01G.Mills 12 12.0 12 01A.Allison 12 12.0 12 01J.Dugan 11 11.0 11 01B.Wade 6 6.0 6 01N.Tahi 5 5.0 5 01

M.Jefferson 36 12.0 24 03R.Hannah 25 8.3 13 03M.Bennett 22 7.3 14 03K.Lattimore 16 5.3 18 03T.Curtis 24 12.0 13 02A.Atchison 24 12.0 12 02D.Anderson 19 9.5 13 02D.Amendola 17 8.5 11 02S.Hurd 7 3.5 8 02F.Jones 5 2.5 7 02A.Coleman 13 13.0 13 01M.Bradford 12 12.0 12 01T.Choice 8 8.0 8 01T.Lowber 5 5.0 5 01

T.Smith 5 5.0 5 01

C.Kluwe 404 589 44.9 1 338.7 M.McBriar 321 557 45.9 0 342.9

J.Johnson 21 12 03 07.0C.Gordon 0 0 01 00.0[OUT OF BOUNDS] 0 0 03 00.0

D.Amendola 36 12 04 19.0[Blank] 0 0 00 10.0[DOWNED] 0 0 02 00.0[TOUCHBACK] 0 0 01 00.0

J.Johnson 67 23 03 022.3D.Reynaud 34 34 01 034.0

M.Jenkins 44 27 02 022.0D.Amendola 22 22 01 022.0

Final Team Statistics



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TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 12 19By Rushing 3 5By Passing 9 13By Penalty 0 1

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 4-14-29% 4-15-27%

FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-0-0% 0-0-0%

TOTAL NET YARDS 245 307Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 58 70Average gain per offensive play 4.2 4.4

NET YARDS RUSHING 100 97Total Rushing Plays 23 26Average gain per rushing play 4.3 3.7Tackles for a loss-number and yards 1-5 4-6

NET YARDS PASSING 145 210Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 2-10 3-23Gross yards passing 155 233

PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 33-14-1 41-28-0Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 4.1 4.8

KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 3-2-0 4-1-0

PUNTS Number and Average 9-44.9 7-45.9Had Blocked 0 0

FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0Net Punting Average 38.7 42.9

TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 21 41No. and Yards Punt Returns 4-21 4-36No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 4-101 3-66No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 1-5

PENALTIES Number and Yards 6-45 2-10

FUMBLES Number and Lost 0-0 0-0

TOUCHDOWNS 1 1Rushing 1 1Passing 0 0

EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 1-1 1-1Kicking Made-Attempts 1-1 1-1

FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 1-1 3-4RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-2-50% 1-2-50%GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 0-1-0%SAFETIES 0 0FINAL SCORE 10 16TIME OF POSSESSION 24:06 35:54

Ball Possession And Drive Chart



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Time of Possession by Quarter

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10:07

6:33 8:13 4:27 24:06

8:27 6:47 10:33 35:54

Vikings: 4 - MIN 28 Cowboys: 3 - DAL 21

(315) Average MIN 26

(365) Average DAL 28

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

Dallas Cowboys

Time Recd

Time Lost

Time Poss

Dallas Cowboys

1 8:28 0:587:30 Kickoff MIN 22 2 4 0 4 0 MIN 26 Interception2 6:59 1:375:22 Kickoff MIN 27 3 8 0 8 0 MIN 35 Punt

3 2:18 3:1114:07 Missed FG MIN 40 8 60 0 60 4 DAL 1* Touchdown4 12:06 3:138:53 Punt MIN 23 7 39 0 39 2 DAL 38 Punt5 3:55 1:212:34 Punt MIN 3 3 4 0 4 0 MIN 7 Punt6 1:44 1:060:38 Punt MIN 14 5 15 0 15 1 MIN 29 Punt

7 15:00 4:3810:22 Kickoff MIN 26 11 67 0 67 3 DAL 7* Field Goal8 8:25 2:086:17 Punt MIN 28 6 15 0 15 1 MIN 43 Punt9 5:14 1:273:47 Punt MIN 47 3 6 0 6 0 DAL 47 Punt

10 11:14 1:359:39 Kickoff MIN 38 3 11 -5 6 0 MIN 44 Punt11 8:03 2:036:00 Punt MIN 35 5 19 0 19 1 DAL 46 Punt12 2:38 0:491:49 Punt MIN 12 3 -3 0 -3 0 MIN 9 Punt

1 15:00 6:328:28 Kickoff DAL 22 12 73 0 73 4 MIN 5* Field Goal2 7:30 0:316:59 Interception MIN 24 2 24 0 24 2 MIN 11* Touchdown3 5:22 3:042:18 Punt DAL 30 7 38 0 38 2 MIN 32 Missed FG

4 14:07 2:0112:06 Kickoff DAL 19 3 3 0 3 0 DAL 22 Punt5 8:53 4:583:55 Punt DAL 4 8 38 0 38 2 DAL 42 Punt6 2:34 0:501:44 Punt DAL 46 3 4 0 4 0 50 Punt7 0:38 0:380:00 Punt DAL 34 4 32 0 32 2 MIN 34 Field Goal

8 10:22 1:578:25 Kickoff DAL 22 3 6 0 6 0 DAL 28 Punt9 6:17 1:035:14 Punt DAL 20 3 -2 0 -2 0 DAL 18 Punt

10 3:47 7:3311:14 Punt DAL 7 15 59 0 59 5 MIN 34 Field Goal11 9:39 1:368:03 Punt DAL 28 3 4 -5 -1 0 DAL 27 Punt12 6:00 3:222:38 Punt DAL 11 8 32 0 32 2 DAL 43 Punt13 1:49 1:490:00 Punt DAL 46 3 -4 0 -4 0 DAL 43 End of Game

Final Defensive Statistics

Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys8/28/2008 at Texas Stadium

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 MiscDallas Cowboys Regular Defensive Plays

50 8 58 3.0 23.0 0 5 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0Total

32 9 41 2.0 9.0 1 8 0 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Total

6

10.0

10

4

IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FRQHTKL AST COMB SK / YDS TFL

4 1 5 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Carpenter 00

3 2 5 0.0 0.0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0T.Smith 10

3 1 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Rogers 00

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Davis 00

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Ayodele 00

2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0P.Watkins 00

2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Robertson 01

1 2 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Ball 00

2 0 2 2.0 10.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0T.George 42

2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0S.Bowen 21

2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.Oglesby 00

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Jenkins 00

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0O.Scandrick 00

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Smith 00

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Siavii 00

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Brown 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.Walden 10

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Hatcher 10

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Dixon 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Crosslin 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Hannah 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Atchison 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Bennett 00

TKL AST COMB SK / YDS IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FRQHTFL

8 1 9 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Sapp 02

4 0 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Alexander 01

3 1 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0F.Evans 10

2 2 4 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.McCauley 00

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Robison 21

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Sumrall 00

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0V.Ciurciu 00

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.Henderson 01

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.Frampton 00

2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Leman 00

2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0L.Douzable 00

2 0 2 1.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Herron 11

2 0 2 1.0 9.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0O.Grigsby 12

2 0 2 1.0 9.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0L.Guion 11

2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Walker 00

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.McCann 00

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Boulware 00

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0H.Abdullah 00

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Gordon 00

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Burnett 00

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Mozes 01

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Nance 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0B.Wade 00

First Half Summary


Scoring Plays

Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams MiscMinnesota Vikings

Special Teams MiscDallas Cowboys Regular Defensive Plays

Team Qtr Time Scoring Play ScoreVisitor Home


13 1237 2.8 9 1 74 6.2 35 1Total Total

93 190 Total15 8 0/0 1 143 24023 17 1/5 0Total

8 1793 11.6 19 0 143 24 0Total Total


PASSING



PASSING


8.4

Vikings Cowboys

ATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RTATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RT

TIME OF POSSESSIONPERIOD SCORES0 7 = 7

10 3 = 13

11:26

18:34Vikings (Visitor)Cowboys (Home)

Vikings

Cowboys

44.6 89.6

TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 7 12First Downs Rushing-Passing-by Penalty 1 - 6 - 0 3 - 9 - 0

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 2-6-33% 1-6-17%

TOTAL NET YARDS 130 212Total Offensive Plays 28 36

NET YARDS RUSHING 37 74

NET YARDS PASSING 93 138Gross Yards Passing 93 143Times thrown-yards lost attempting to pass 0-0 1-5

Pass Attempts-Completions-Had Intercepted 15 - 8 - 1 23 - 17 - 0Punts-Number and Average 4 - 48 3 - 46Penalties-Number and Yards 2 - 15 0 - 0Fumbles-Number and Lost 0 - 0 0 - 0Red Zone Efficiency 1-1-100% 1-2-50%Average Drive Start MIN 22 DAL 33

Cowboy N.Folk 23 yd. Field Goal (12-73, 6:32) 0 31 8:28Cowboy T.Choice 11 yd. run (N.Folk kick) (2-24, 0:31) 0 101 6:59Vikings M.Hicks 1 yd. run (R.Longwell kick) (8-60, 3:11) 7 102 14:07Cowboy N.Folk 52 yd. Field Goal (4-32, 0:38) 7 132 0:00

TKL AST COMB SK / YDS IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FRQHTFL

8 1 9 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Sapp 023 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.Frampton 002 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0F.Evans 002 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.McCauley 00

M.Hicks 25 3.1 8 18A.Young 12 2.4 9 05

S.Hurd 35 35.0 35 01T.Choice 21 3.5 11 16F.Jones 14 3.5 12 04D.Anderson 4 4.0 4 01

J.Booty 93 19015 8 0/0 1 44.6 R.Bartel 143 24023 17 1/5 0 89.6

M.Nance 31 15.5 18 02M.Hicks 26 13.0 19 02A.Allison 12 12.0 12 01G.Mills 12 12.0 12 01B.Jones 6 6.0 6 01B.Wade 6 6.0 6 01

M.Bennett 22 7.3 14 03M.Jefferson 36 18.0 24 02T.Curtis 24 12.0 13 02D.Anderson 19 9.5 13 02D.Amendola 17 8.5 11 02S.Hurd 7 3.5 8 02F.Jones 5 2.5 7 02T.Choice 8 8.0 8 01T.Lowber 5 5.0 5 01

First Half Summary


2

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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Carpenter 003 1 4 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0T.Smith 101 2 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Ball 002 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Robertson 01

Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium

1st QuarterPlay By Play Page 18/28/2008MIN wins toss, elects to defend the South goal, and DAL elects to Receive.R.Longwell kicks 75 yards from MIN 30 to DAL -5. M.Jenkins to DAL 22 for 27 yards (C.Gordon).Dallas Cowboys at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:55)

1-10-DAL 22 (14:55) R.Bartel pass short left to S.Hurd to DAL 21 for -1 yards (B.Sapp).P12-11-DAL 21 (14:16) R.Bartel pass short left to M.Jefferson pushed ob at DAL 33 for 12 yards (B.Sapp).

1-10-DAL 33 (13:54) F.Jones up the middle to DAL 37 for 4 yards (F.Evans, B.Sapp).P22-6-DAL 37 (13:19) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass short left to S.Hurd to DAL 45 for 8 yards (B.Sapp). Curl pattern.

1-10-DAL 45 (12:37) R.Bartel pass incomplete short left to S.Hurd (B.Sapp). Pass incomplete sideline at the Minnesota 45.R32-10-DAL 45 (12:31) S.Hurd left end to MIN 20 for 35 yards (V.Ciurciu). End around.

Timeout #1 by DAL at 11:37.1-10-MIN 20 (11:37) (Shotgun) F.Jones left tackle to MIN 20 for no gain (C.Gordon).

R42-10-MIN 20 (11:04) F.Jones right end pushed ob at MIN 8 for 12 yards (D.McCann).1-8-MIN 8 (10:35) F.Jones up the middle to MIN 10 for -2 yards (R.Alexander).2-10-MIN 10 (9:55) R.Bartel pass short left to F.Jones to MIN 12 for -2 yards (B.Sapp) [B.Robison].3-12-MIN 12 (9:11) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass short right to F.Jones to MIN 5 for 7 yards (R.Alexander). Pass complete in the flat.4-5-MIN 5 (8:32) N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Ladouceur, Holder-B.Johnson.

MIN 0 DAL 3, 12 plays, 73 yards, 6:32 drive, 6:32 elapsed N.Folk kicks 70 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 0. J.Johnson to MIN 22 for 22 yards (E.Walden). Return middle of the field.Minnesota Vikings at 8:28, (1st play from scrimmage 8:20)

1-10-MIN 22 (8:20) M.Hicks up the middle to MIN 26 for 4 yards (P.Watkins; J.Rogers).2-6-MIN 26 (7:47) J.Booty pass intended for B.Wade INTERCEPTED by T.Smith [E.Walden] at MIN 29. T.Smith to MIN 24

for 5 yards (B.Wade).Dallas Cowboys at 7:30

P51-10-MIN 24 (7:30) R.Bartel pass to D.Anderson to MIN 11 for 13 yards (M.McCauley; M.Boulware).R61-10-MIN 11 (7:07) T.Choice left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Ladouceur, Holder-B.Johnson. MIN 0 DAL 10, 2 plays, 24 yards, 0:31 drive, 8:01 elapsed

N.Folk kicks 65 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 5. J.Johnson to MIN 27 for 22 yards (E.Walden; M.Bennett). Return middle.Minnesota Vikings at 6:59, (1st play from scrimmage 6:52)

1-10-MIN 27 (6:52) J.Booty pass incomplete short right to B.Wade. Pass incomplete at the Minnesota 32; Watkins closest defender.

2-10-MIN 27 (6:48) M.Hicks right tackle to MIN 28 for 1 yard (T.Smith).3-9-MIN 28 (6:11) (Shotgun) J.Booty pass short middle to M.Hicks to MIN 35 for 7 yards (B.Carpenter) [S.Bowen].4-2-MIN 35 (5:32) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 52 yards to DAL 13, Center-C.Loeffler. D.Amendola pushed ob at DAL 25

for 12 yards (H.Abdullah).PENALTY on MIN, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 25.

Dallas Cowboys at 5:22P71-10-DAL 30 (5:22) R.Bartel pass short left to D.Amendola pushed ob at DAL 41 for 11 yards (B.Sapp). Play action pass play.

1-10-DAL 41 (4:56) T.Choice up the middle to DAL 42 for 1 yard (M.Burnett).P82-9-DAL 42 (4:11) R.Bartel pass deep middle to M.Jefferson to MIN 34 for 24 yards (E.Henderson).

1-10-MIN 34 (3:15) R.Bartel pass incomplete short right to M.Jefferson (M.McCauley). Pass knocked away right sideline at the Minnesota 27.

2-10-MIN 34 (3:10) T.Choice up the middle to MIN 32 for 2 yards (E.Frampton).3-8-MIN 32 (2:29) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass incomplete short right to T.Choice. Pass thrown in the flat; Henderson closest

defender.4-8-MIN 32 (2:23) (Field Goal formation) N.Folk 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-L.Ladouceur, Holder-

B.Johnson.Minnesota Vikings at 2:18

P11-10-MIN 40 (2:18) J.Booty pass deep middle to M.Nance to DAL 42 for 18 yards (O.Scandrick). Play action pass play.1-10-DAL 42 (1:44) M.Hicks right tackle to DAL 42 for no gain (D.Robertson).2-10-DAL 42 (1:16) M.Hicks left tackle to DAL 35 for 7 yards (T.Smith).

P23-3-DAL 35 (:38) J.Booty pass short right to M.Hicks pushed ob at DAL 16 for 19 yards (M.Jenkins). Play action roll out pass play.

1-10-DAL 16 (:12) A.Young up the middle to DAL 13 for 3 yards (M.Smith).END OF QUARTER Score Time

R P X T 3Down 4Down==== Quarter Summary ====First Downs Efficiencies

PossMinnesota Vikings 0 4:53 0 2 0 2 1/2 0/0Dallas Cowboys 10 10:07 3 5 0 8 0/2 0/0


2nd QuarterPlay By Play Page 18/28/2008Minnesota Vikings continued.

2-7-DAL 13 (15:00) J.Booty pass incomplete to G.Mills.P33-7-DAL 13 (14:56) J.Booty pass to G.Mills pushed ob at DAL 1 for 12 yards (D.Davis).R41-1-DAL 1 (14:17) M.Hicks up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe. MIN 7 DAL 10, 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:11 drive, 0:53 elapsed

R.Longwell kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to DAL 2. M.Jenkins to DAL 19 for 17 yards (J.Leman).Dallas Cowboys at 14:07

1-10-DAL 19 (14:07) T.Choice up the middle to DAL 19 for no gain (F.Evans).2-10-DAL 19 (13:28) (Shotgun) R.Bartel sacked at DAL 14 for -5 yards (D.Herron).3-15-DAL 14 (12:53) R.Bartel pass short right to T.Choice to DAL 22 for 8 yards (M.McCauley).4-7-DAL 22 (12:53) M.McBriar punts 47 yards to MIN 31, Center-L.Ladouceur. C.Gordon to MIN 31 for no gain (M.Jenkins).

PENALTY on MIN-D.McCann, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 33.Minnesota Vikings at 12:06

1-10-MIN 23 (12:06) J.Booty pass incomplete deep right to B.Wade [S.Bowen].P52-10-MIN 23 (11:59) J.Booty pass short right to M.Nance to MIN 36 for 13 yards (T.Smith; A.Ball).

1-10-MIN 36 (11:27) A.Young right end to MIN 45 for 9 yards (A.Ball; B.Carpenter).P62-1-MIN 45 (10:49) J.Booty pass to A.Allison pushed ob at DAL 43 for 12 yards (A.Ball) [T.Smith].

1-10-DAL 43 (10:27) A.Young up the middle to DAL 41 for 2 yards (B.Carpenter).2-8-DAL 41 (9:47) A.Young right end to DAL 38 for 3 yards (J.Siavii).3-5-DAL 38 (9:07) (Shotgun) J.Booty pass incomplete to B.Wade (O.Scandrick).4-5-DAL 38 (9:07) C.Kluwe punts 34 yards to DAL 4, Center-C.Loeffler, downed by MIN-E.Henderson.

Dallas Cowboys at 8:531-10-DAL 4 (8:53) D.Anderson right end to DAL 8 for 4 yards (D.Herron).

P92-6-DAL 8 (8:11) R.Bartel pass short right to T.Curtis to DAL 19 for 11 yards (B.Sapp). Martail Burnett of Minnesota was shaken up on the play.

1-10-DAL 19 (7:49) T.Choice left end to DAL 23 for 4 yards (M.Boulware).2-6-DAL 23 (7:10) R.Bartel pass short right to M.Bennett to DAL 27 for 4 yards (V.Ciurciu).

P103-2-DAL 27 (6:27) R.Bartel pass short left to D.Anderson to DAL 33 for 6 yards (B.Sapp).1-10-DAL 33 (5:45) R.Bartel pass incomplete to T.Curtis. Boulware closest defender on the play.2-10-DAL 33 (5:40) T.Choice up the middle to DAL 36 for 3 yards (L.Douzable).3-7-DAL 36 (5:00) R.Bartel pass short right to D.Amendola to DAL 42 for 6 yards (F.Evans; D.McCann).4-1-DAL 42 (4:18) M.McBriar punts 55 yards to MIN 3, Center-L.Ladouceur, out of bounds.

Minnesota Vikings at 3:551-10-MIN 3 (3:55) M.Hicks right end to MIN 5 for 2 yards (J.Rogers).2-8-MIN 5 (3:38) M.Hicks up the middle to MIN 7 for 2 yards (R.Ayodele).3-6-MIN 7 (2:56) J.Booty pass incomplete deep right to A.Allison [J.Hatcher].4-6-MIN 7 (2:49) C.Kluwe punts 58 yards to DAL 35, Center-C.Loeffler. D.Amendola to DAL 46 for 11 yards (M.Nance).

Dallas Cowboys at 2:341-10-DAL 46 (2:34) R.Bartel pass short left to M.Bennett to 50 for 4 yards (B.Sapp).

Two-Minute Warning2-6-50 (1:57) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass incomplete short left to M.Bradford. Sapp was the closest defender on the play.3-6-50 (1:55) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass incomplete short right to M.Bennett. Herron closest defender on the play4-6-50 (1:55) M.McBriar punts 36 yards to MIN 14, Center-L.Ladouceur, out of bounds.

Minnesota Vikings at 1:441-10-MIN 14 (1:44) M.Hicks up the middle to MIN 22 for 8 yards (B.Carpenter).

P72-2-MIN 22 (1:11) J.Booty pass short right to B.Jones to MIN 28 for 6 yards (T.Smith).Timeout #1 by MIN at 01:06.

1-10-MIN 28 (1:06) (Shotgun) J.Booty pass short right to B.Wade ran ob at MIN 34 for 6 yards.2-4-MIN 34 (1:01) J.Booty pass incomplete short right to M.Nance.3-4-MIN 34 (:56) A.Young up the middle to MIN 29 for -5 yards (D.Robertson).

Timeout #2 by DAL at 00:50.4-9-MIN 29 (:50) C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to DAL 23, Center-C.Loeffler. D.Amendola to DAL 34 for 11 yards (M.Walker).

Dallas Cowboys at 0:381-10-DAL 34 (:38) R.Bartel pass to T.Lowber to DAL 39 for 5 yards (E.Frampton).

P112-5-DAL 39 (:38) R.Bartel pass to M.Bennett to MIN 47 for 14 yards (E.Frampton).Timeout #3 by DAL at 00:07.

P121-10-MIN 47 (:06) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass to T.Curtis pushed ob at MIN 34 for 13 yards (M.McCauley).1-10-MIN 34 (:03) N.Folk 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Ladouceur, Holder-B.Johnson.

MIN 7 DAL 13, 4 plays, 32 yards, 0:38 drive, 15:00 elapsed END OF QUARTER Score Time

R P X T 3Down 4Down==== Quarter Summary ====First Downs Efficiencies



3rd QuarterPlay By Play Page 18/28/2008MIN elects to Receive, and DAL elects to defend the South goal.N.Folk kicks 67 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 3. J.Johnson to MIN 26 for 23 yards (J.Crosslin).Minnesota Vikings at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:55)

1-10-MIN 26 (14:55) A.Young left end to MIN 31 for 5 yards (P.Watkins).2-5-MIN 31 (14:23) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short right to N.Jones.

P83-5-MIN 31 (14:18) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass to J.Dugan to MIN 42 for 11 yards (P.Watkins).1-10-MIN 42 (13:43) A.Young right end to MIN 44 for 2 yards (J.Rogers).

R92-8-MIN 44 (13:08) A.Young left end to DAL 24 for 32 yards (C.Brown).1-10-DAL 24 (12:24) B.Bollinger pass short right to N.Tahi to DAL 19 for 5 yards (B.Carpenter, M.Jenkins).

R102-5-DAL 19 (11:49) N.Tahi left end to DAL 12 for 7 yards (E.Oglesby).1-10-DAL 12 (11:15) A.Young up the middle to DAL 7 for 5 yards (D.Davis).2-5-DAL 7 (10:35) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short right to G.Mills. Sam Hurd of Dallas; left ankle sprain will not

return...3-5-DAL 7 (10:29) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short left to M.Nance (E.Oglesby).4-5-DAL 7 (10:29) (Field Goal formation) R.Longwell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-

C.Kluwe. MIN 10 DAL 13, 11 plays, 67 yards, 4:38 drive, 4:38 elapsed

R.Longwell kicks 70 yards from MIN 30 to DAL 0. D.Amendola to DAL 22 for 22 yards (J.Leman). Return right side of the field.Dallas Cowboys at 10:22, (1st play from scrimmage 10:16)

1-10-DAL 22 (10:16) R.Bartel pass incomplete deep left to T.Lowber (B.Sumrall).2-10-DAL 22 (10:09) A.Coleman left end to DAL 22 for no gain (J.Leman).3-10-DAL 22 (9:32) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass short right to R.Hannah to DAL 28 for 6 yards (M.Walker, M.McCauley).4-4-DAL 28 (8:43) (Punt formation) M.McBriar punts 53 yards to MIN 19, Center-L.Ladouceur. J.Johnson to MIN

28 for 9 yards (R.Hannah). Return right sideline.Minnesota Vikings at 8:25

1-10-MIN 28 (8:25) B.Bollinger pass incomplete to J.Johnson (M.Dixon).2-10-MIN 28 (8:25) A.Young up the middle to MIN 32 for 4 yards (T.Smith; D.Robertson).

P113-6-MIN 32 (7:47) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass short middle to B.Jones to MIN 47 for 15 yards (D.Davis).1-10-MIN 47 (7:11) B.Bollinger sacked at MIN 43 for -4 yards (T.George).2-14-MIN 43 (6:36) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short middle to A.Young [T.George].3-14-MIN 43 (6:29) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass incomplete (T.George) [T.George].4-14-MIN 43 (6:21) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 57 yards to end zone, Center-C.Loeffler, Touchback.

Dallas Cowboys at 6:171-10-DAL 20 (6:17) A.Coleman right end to DAL 18 for -2 yards (B.Robison).2-12-DAL 18 (5:41) R.Bartel pass incomplete short middle to A.Atchison (H.Abdullah).3-12-DAL 18 (5:35) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass incomplete short middle to A.Coleman [F.Evans].4-12-DAL 18 (5:14) (Punt formation) M.McBriar punts 47 yards to MIN 35, Center-L.Ladouceur. J.Johnson to MIN

47 for 12 yards (A.Atchison).Minnesota Vikings at 5:14

1-10-MIN 47 (5:14) A.Young right end to DAL 49 for 4 yards (E.Oglesby).2-6-DAL 49 (4:42) A.Young up the middle to DAL 47 for 2 yards (R.Ayodele).3-4-DAL 47 (4:09) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short right to N.Jones.4-4-DAL 47 (4:02) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 40 yards to DAL 7, Center-C.Loeffler, downed by MIN-

C.Loeffler.Dallas Cowboys at 3:47

1-10-DAL 7 (3:47) J.Crosslin right tackle to DAL 6 for -1 yards (D.Mozes).P132-11-DAL 6 (3:13) R.Bartel pass short right to A.Atchison pushed ob at DAL 18 for 12 yards (V.Ciurciu).P141-10-DAL 18 (2:43) R.Bartel pass short middle to A.Coleman to DAL 31 for 13 yards (B.Sumrall).

1-10-DAL 31 (1:55) A.Coleman up the middle to DAL 35 for 4 yards (L.Douzable).2-6-DAL 35 (1:16) R.Bartel pass incomplete deep left to R.Hannah.

P153-6-DAL 35 (1:08) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass to M.Bradford to DAL 47 for 12 yards (M.Walker). pass caught on skinny post

1-10-DAL 47 (:31) R.Bartel pass incomplete deep right to M.Bradford.2-10-DAL 47 (:25) K.Lattimore right tackle to DAL 48 for 1 yard (F.Evans).

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Minnesota Vikings 10 8:13 2 2 0 4 2/5 0/0Dallas Cowboys 13 6:47 0 3 0 3 1/3 0/0


4th QuarterPlay By Play Page 18/28/2008Dallas Cowboys continued.

3-9-DAL 48 (15:00) (Shotgun) R.Bartel sacked at DAL 48 for 0 yards (F.Evans).X16PENALTY on MIN-J.Leman, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 48 - No Play.

1-10-MIN 47 (14:55) R.Bartel sacked at DAL 44 for -9 yards (O.Grigsby).2-19-DAL 44 (14:22) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass short left to K.Lattimore ran ob at MIN 38 for 18 yards (B.Sumrall). Screen pass.

R173-1-MIN 38 (14:12) J.Crosslin up the middle to MIN 32 for 6 yards (B.Robison).1-10-MIN 32 (14:12) PENALTY on DAL-R.Hannah, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 32 - No Play.1-15-MIN 37 (14:12) (Shotgun) R.Bartel sacked at MIN 46 for -9 yards (L.Guion).2-24-MIN 46 (12:40) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass short right to K.Lattimore to MIN 40 for 6 yards (R.Alexander) [B.Robison].3-18-MIN 40 (12:00) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass short middle to R.Hannah to MIN 34 for 6 yards (R.Alexander).

Timeout #1 by DAL at 11:18.4-12-MIN 34 (11:18) (Field Goal formation) N.Folk 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Ladouceur, Holder-B.Johnson.

MIN 10 DAL 16, 15 plays, 59 yards, 1 penalty, 7:33 drive, 3:46 elapsed N.Folk kicks 66 yards from DAL 30 to MIN 4. D.Reynaud to MIN 38 for 34 yards (A.Ball).Minnesota Vikings at 11:14, (1st play from scrimmage 11:05)

1-10-MIN 38 (11:05) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short middle to B.Jones (T.Smith). Dixon with heavy pressure on Bollinger2-10-MIN 38 (11:05) PENALTY on MIN-M.Johnson, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 38 - No Play.2-15-MIN 33 (11:01) B.Bollinger sacked at MIN 27 for -6 yards (T.George).3-21-MIN 27 (10:27) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass short right to A.Young to MIN 44 for 17 yards (S.Bowen). Screen pass.4-4-MIN 44 (10:27) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 28 yards to DAL 28, Center-C.Loeffler, ball declared dead.

PENALTY on MIN-B.Sumrall, Interference with Opportunity to Catch, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 13.Dallas Cowboys at 9:39

1-10-DAL 28 (9:39) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass incomplete short middle to R.Hannah (H.Abdullah).2-10-DAL 28 (9:33) PENALTY on DAL-D.Amendola, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 28 - No Play.2-15-DAL 23 (9:33) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass short right to K.Lattimore to DAL 15 for -8 yards (E.Henderson).3-23-DAL 15 (8:53) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass short middle to A.Atchison to DAL 27 for 12 yards (E.Henderson).4-11-DAL 27 (8:09) (Punt formation) M.McBriar punts 38 yards to MIN 35, Center-L.Ladouceur, out of bounds.

Minnesota Vikings at 8:031-10-MIN 35 (8:03) A.Young right tackle to MIN 37 for 2 yards (R.Ayodele).

P122-8-MIN 37 (7:21) B.Bollinger pass deep left to J.Johnson ran ob at DAL 46 for 17 yards. Roll-out after play action.1-10-DAL 46 (6:49) A.Young right tackle to DAL 46 for no gain (J.Rogers).2-10-DAL 46 (6:18) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short right to N.Jones. Incomplete at the Dallas 36; Ball closest defender.3-10-DAL 46 (6:13) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short left to N.Jones. Pass incomplete at the Dallas 35; Oglesby closest.4-10-DAL 46 (6:03) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 35 yards to DAL 11, Center-C.Loeffler, fair catch by D.Amendola.

Dallas Cowboys at 6:001-10-DAL 11 (6:00) R.Bartel pass short left to M.Jefferson to DAL 11 for no gain (B.Sumrall).2-10-DAL 11 (5:26) R.Bartel pass incomplete short left to M.Jefferson. Sumrall closest defender on pass thrown left sideline.

P183-10-DAL 11 (5:21) (Shotgun) R.Bartel pass short middle to R.Hannah to DAL 24 for 13 yards (J.Leman).1-10-DAL 24 (4:47) K.Lattimore left end to DAL 32 for 8 yards (L.Guion).

R192-2-DAL 32 (3:57) K.Lattimore left guard to DAL 37 for 5 yards (H.Abdullah).1-10-DAL 37 (3:12) K.Lattimore right tackle to DAL 40 for 3 yards (B.Robison).

Timeout #1 by MIN at 03:01.2-7-DAL 40 (3:01) K.Lattimore left end to DAL 44 for 4 yards (J.Leman; L.Douzable).

Timeout #2 by MIN at 02:55.3-3-DAL 44 (2:55) K.Lattimore right guard to DAL 43 for -1 yards (O.Grigsby).

Timeout #3 by MIN at 02:47.4-4-DAL 43 (2:46) (Punt formation) M.McBriar punts 45 yards to MIN 12, Center-L.Ladouceur. J.Johnson to MIN 12 for no gain (A.Ball).

Minnesota Vikings at 2:381-10-MIN 12 (2:38) B.Bollinger pass short left to A.Young to MIN 9 for -3 yards (S.Bowen).2-13-MIN 9 (2:10) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short middle to A.Young (B.Carpenter).3-13-MIN 9 (2:07) (Shotgun) B.Bollinger pass incomplete short left to J.Johnson (E.Oglesby).4-13-MIN 9 (1:55) (Punt formation) C.Kluwe punts 52 yards to DAL 39, Center-C.Loeffler. D.Amendola to DAL 41 for 2 yards (H.Abdullah).

PENALTY on MIN, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 41.Dallas Cowboys at 1:49

1-10-DAL 46 (1:49) R.Bartel kneels to DAL 44 for -2 yards.2-12-DAL 44 (1:07) R.Bartel kneels to DAL 43 for -1 yards.3-13-DAL 43 (:16) R.Bartel kneels to DAL 42 for -1 yards.

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