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

2008 REGULAR SEASON Sept. 8 at Green Bay Packers (MNF) L 19-24 Sept. 14 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS L 15-18 Sept. 21 CAROLINA PANTHERS W 20-10 Sept. 28 at Tennessee Titans L 17-30 Oct. 6 at New Orleans Saints (MNF) W 30-27 Oct. 12 DETROIT LIONS W 12-10 Oct. 19 at Chicago Bears L 41-48 Oct. 26 BYE Nov. 2 HOUSTON TEXANS W 28-21 Nov. 9 GREEN BAY PACKERS W 28-27 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, November 11 Players Day Off Wednesday, November 12 10:30 a.m. - Conference Call - Jon Gruden 10:45 a.m. - Conference Call - Chris Hovan 11:45 a.m. - Childress/Frerotte Available 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Open Locker Room 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Practice * Thursday, November 13 11:45 a.m. - Bevell/Ferraro/Frazier/Peterson Available 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Open Locker Room 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Practice * Friday, November 14 11:45 a.m.-12:50 p.m. - Practice * 12:50 p.m. - Brad Childress Available 12:50-1:35 p.m. - Open Locker Room Saturday, November 15 No Access Sunday, November 16 Noon - Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers * Practice open through individual drills

Currently sitting in a 1st-place tie with the Chicago Bears in the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings (5-4) will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) in the fi rst of 2 consecutive road games for Minnesota. Kickoff at Raymond James Stadium is set for noon. This will be the fi rst matchup between the two teams since 2005, when the Buccaneers defeated the Vikings 24-13 at the

HHH Metrodome. The Vikings hold a 31-19-0 advantage over the Buccaneers in the all-time series and are 13-12 at Tampa Bay. Sunday’s game features the Vikings 6th-ranked defense against Tampa Bay’s 8th-ranked offense and Minnesota’s 13th-ranked offense against the Buccaneers 7th-ranked defense. Both teams have offensive units in the top 10 - Vikings 5th in rushing and Buccaneers 9th in passing.

WEEK 11 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS (5-4) AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (6-3)

GAME SUMMARY

Sunday, November 16, 2008 - Raymond James Stadium - Noon (CT) - FOX

BROADCAST COVERAGE TELEVISION: FOX (Channel 9 in Minneapolis)Play-By-Play: Sam Rosen Analyst: Tim RyanSideline Reporter: Chris Myers

NATIONAL RADIO: SPORTS USAPlay-by-Play: Larry Kahn Analyst: Tim PernettiSideline Reporter: Troy West

LOCAL RADIO: KFAN-AM 1130/KTLK 100.3-FMPlay-by-Play: Paul Allen Analyst: Pete BercichSideline Reporter: Greg ColemanPre-Game Show: Joe Anderson – 10:00 a.m. CTKFAN/KTLK serve as the fl agship stations for the 73-station, 6-state Vikings Radio Network.

STATS OF THE WEEK* The Vikings’ 139 points over the past 5 games is tied for the 7th-most in the NFL and the team’s

27.8 points per game average during that time ranks 6th. * The Vikings 16 touchdowns over the past 6 weeks is tied for 5th in the NFL. The Vikings

have thrown 10 TD passes in that time, which is tied for 4th. * The Vikings currently lead the league with 11 TDs on plays of 20+ yards. * After allowing 26.0 yards per kickoff return through the fi rst 4 games of the season, which

ranked 27th in the NFL, the Vikings kickoff coverage unit has allowed just 20.2 yards per return over the last 5 games. That average ranks 4th in the NFL over the past 6 weeks.

* The Vikings rank 7th in the NFL in time of possession, controlling the clock for 31:54 a game.* The Vikings have mounted 3 4th quarter comeback wins over the last 5 games.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR* With 100+ yards rushing, RB Adrian Peterson can tie the team record for most consecutive

games with 100+ yards on the ground. Currently Peterson has 4 straight games with at least 100 yards and Robert Smith holds the record with 5 (11/6/00-11/30/00).

* With a 100+ yard rusher, G Steve Hutchinson will have blocked for his 20th game with a 100-yard performer as a Viking. Last week vs. GB he blocked for his 50th career 100-yard rusher.He has now blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in each of his 8 seasons in the NFL.

* With one sack, DT Kevin Williams will have sole possession of 10th place in Vikings history with 42.0 career sacks. He’s currently tied with Lance Johnstone at 41.0.

* With one 50+ yard fi eld goal, K Ryan Longwell will set a new Vikings record with 4 career fi eld goals of 50 or more yards in a single season.

WEEK 11 - VIKINGS AT BUCCANEERS - 2

MEET THE HEAD COACHES

NFL Head Coach: 3rd YearOverall NFL Experience: 11th YearCoaching Experience: 31st YearOverall NFL Record: 19-22-0 (.463)Regular Season: 19-22-0 (.463)Postseason: 0-0 (.000)Record with MIN: 19-22-0 (.463)Record vs. TB: 0-0 (.000)College: Eastern Illinois (‘78) Entering his third season leading the

Vikings, Head Coach Brad Childress has a team built on his principles for winning football. Childress’ squad features strong play along both lines, a dynamic running game and an opportunistic defense. A bevy of top-fl ight linemen have been important to developing the identity of the Vikings and are now being complimented by emerging playmakers. The offseason addition of 2007 NFL sack leader and All-Pro DE Jared Allen via trade with Kansas City along with free agent starters WR Bernard Berrian, FB Thomas Tapeh, and S Madieu Williams fi lled key positions with veteran playmakers. With Allen, the Vikings now have 5 Pro Bowlers along the offensive and defensive lines and 7 members of the 2007 Pro Bowl squad. Coupled with a pair of proven 1,000-yard runners in the backfi eld and an aggressive defense with a nose for the ball, the Vikings enter 2008 with a strong nucleus of experienced talent. Since taking over the team in 2006, Childress has placed a premium on playing smart football, minimizing mistakes and winning the line of scrimmage. The 2007 Vikings became the 1st team in franchise history to rank #1 in the NFL in rushing offense and rushing defense. The duos of G Steve Hutchinson and C Matt Birk on offense joined by DTs Kevin Williams and Pat Williams on defense all made second consecutive Pro Bowl trips in 2007. The Vikings offense set franchise records by rushing for 2,634 yards (164.6 yards per game) with rookie phenom Adrian Peterson leading the way with an NFC-best 1,341 yards. Peterson’s total ranked as the 2nd-highest in team history, and his 5.6 yards-per-carry average ranked 2nd-best in the NFL. Fellow RB Chester Taylor, coming off his fi rst 1,000-yard rushing season in 2006, fi nished with 844 yards and 7 TDs on 157 carries. Together Peterson and Taylor accounted for 2,185 of the team’s rushing total, giving the Vikings the most dangerous rushing tandem in team history in terms of yardage. Second-year QB Tarvaris Jackson showed signifi cant improvement from year one as he threw for 1,911 yards and 9 TDs while rushing for 260 yards and 3 scores despite missing 4 games due to injury. He fi nished the season 8-4 as a starter. Defensively, the Williams tandem shut down the run better than anyone in the NFL, and the Vikings posted the #1 rush defense for the 2nd straight year. Over the past 2 seasons, the team has stifl ed opponents by allowing 67.9 yards per game, 2.9 yards per carry and 0.5 rushing TDs per game in those 32 games. Behind the rugged DTs, the Vikings have an emerging trio of linebackers who have a knack for the big play and ball-hawking defensive backs. The 2007 squad tied a francise record by scoring 6 TDs on interception returns and 2 more on fumble returns. The Vikings’ 13 defensive TDs (9 INTs, 4 FRs) since 2006 lead the NFL and are 5 more than the runner-up Packers’ 8. On special teams, the Vikings ranked 4th in the NFL with a 24.8 kickoff return average and 6th in the NFL as they held opponents to an average starting fi eld position just beyond the 26-yard line (26.2). The 2008 season marks Childress’ 31st in coaching and his 11th on an NFL sideline. He currently has a combined record of 224-178-8, 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 IN 3RD SEASON AT HELM

CHILDRESS’ COACHING BACKGROUND

GRUDEN LEADS THE BUCCANEERSNFL Head Coach: 11th YearOverall NFL Experience: 18th YearCoaching Experience: 23rd YearOverall NFL Record: 97-81-0 (.511)Regular Season: 92-77 (.544)Postseason: 5-4 (.556)Record with TB: 54-51-0 (.514)Record vs. MIN: 2-0 (1.000)College: Dayton (‘85) Jon Gruden is in his 7th season as

the head coach of the Buccaneers with a combined record of 54-51-0. Since arriving in Tampa Bay, Gruden has led the team to the fi rst Super Bowl title in franchise history, along with 3 division championships. In 10 seasons as a head coach in the NFL, he has compiled a 97-81-0 record (including playoffs) and his teams have captured 5 division titles. In 2007, Gruden led the Buccaneers to their 3rd NFC South title in 6 years, becoming the fi rst coach in team history with 3 division titles as a Buccaneer. He is also the fi rst coach to win multiple NFC South titles since the division was created in 2002. In addition, his 5 division titles since 2000 are tied for 2nd-best among all active coaches, trailing only New England head coach Bill Belichick (6). Gruden’s four 10-win seasons over the last 8 years (2000-07) are tied for 4th-best in the league. He is now one of just 5 head coaches since 1980 to have won 4 or more division titles with 4 different quarterbacks starting in the playoffs. Gruden was named the 7th head caoch in Buccaneers history on February 18, 2002, and less than 11 months later helped Tampa Bay claim its 1st NFL title with a 48-21 victory over Oakland in Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego on January 26, 2003. Prior to joining the Buccaneers, Gruden served as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders for 4 seasons, where he compiled a 38-26 regular season record and was 2-2 in the playoffs.

VIKINGS-BUCCANEERS LAST 20

2002-08 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach1998-2001 Oakland Raiders Head Coach1995-97 Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Coordinator1993-94 Green Bay Packers Wide Receivers1992 Green Bay Packers Offensive Assistant1991 University of Pittsburgh Wide Receivers1990 San Francisco 49ers Offensive Assistant1989 University of Pacifi c Wide Receivers1988 Southeast Missouri State Passing Game Coordinator1986-87 University of Tennessee Graduate Assistant

GRUDEN’S COACHING BACKGROUND

VIKINGS VS. BUCCANEERS - LAST 20Won 8, Lost 12; Home 6-3, Away 2-9

Year Site Result 2005 ............. Minnesota .......................L 24-13 2002 ............. Tampa Bay ......................L 38-24 2002 ............. Tampa Bay ......................L 41-14 2001 ............. Minnesota .......................W 20-16 2001 ............. Tampa Bay ......................L 41-13 2000 ............. Minnesota .......................W 30-23 2000 ............. Tampa Bay ......................L 24-17 1999 ............. Minnesota .......................W 21-14 1999 ............. Tampa Bay ......................L 27-24 1998 ............. Minnesota .......................W 31-7 1998 ............. Tampa Bay ......................W 10-6 1997 ............. Minnesota .......................L 28-14 1997 ............. Minnesota .......................W 10-10 1996 ............. Tampa Bay ......................L 24-13 1996 ............. Minnesota .......................W 31-17 1995 ............. Tampa Bay ......................L 20-17 (OT) 1995 ............. Minnesota .......................L 20-17 (OT) 1994 ............. Tampa Bay ......................W 36-13 1994 ............. Tampa Bay ......................L 23-10 1993 ............. Tampa Bay ......................L 23-10

Total Series 31-19-0; Home 18-7-0, Away 13-12-0

WEEK 11- VIKINGS AT BUCCANEERS - 3

Jared Allen playing injured...I talk about those guys being warriors. You only have a 53-man squad; you can only have 45 up on game day and maybe you’re holding two or three guys that are already hurt. You only have a limited number of moves you can make, putting somebody on IR for the rest of the year. They rely on each other to get back, and they’re very hard on each other. Nobody had to be hard on Jared. He has that mentality that he’s going to play every game. I think some guys say, “I’ll take a week off and be better in two weeks.” If everybody did that you wouldn’t be able to fi eld a team. It’s a fact that when you play the fi rst week on in this league you’re going to have bumps, bruises, and strains, particularly when you get past this midseason point. It’s a war of attrition. I think they feel that commitment to that defensive unit they’re playing with and to the team they’re playing with. He’s one of those guys.

COACH CHILDRESS ON...

VIKINGS-BUCCANEERS INFORMATION

VIKINGS PERFORMANCES VS. BUCCANEERS

VIKINGS BIG DAYS VS. BUCCANEERS VIKINGS VS. BUCCANEERS SERIES NOTES

Bernard Berrian .................... 3 games, 7 rec., 47 yards, 6.7 avg.Robert Ferguson ................... 3 games, 8 rec., 114 yards, 14.3 avg., 1 TDGus Frerotte .......................... 4 games, 85-of-166, 957 yards, 51.2 pct., 1 TD, 4 INTs Jim Kleinsasser .................... 7 games, 20 rec., 192 yards, 9.6 avg.Ryan Longwell ...................... 14 games, 22-23 PAT, 20-26 FG, 82 pointsDarren Sharper ..................... 3 career INTs, 1 TD.

* TE Jim Kleinsasser caught 3 passes for 64 yards (21.3 avg.), includ-ing a career-long 39-yard reception at Tampa Bay on 11/3/02

* LB Ben Leber sacked Brian Griese as a member of the San Diego Chargers when he played the Buccaneers on 12/12/04.

* DT Pat Williams sacked Brian Griese on 9/11/05 in his fi rst game as a Viking.

* K Ryan Longwell kicked a 22-yard game-winning fi eld goal in over-time against the Buccaneers on Christmas Eve 2000 as a member of the Green Bay Packers. He nailed a 52-yarder earlier that year against Tampa Bay.

* Longwell was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after scoring 14 points and converting 4-of-5 fi eld goal attempts against Tampa Bay on 10/10/99 while with the Green Bay Packers.

* S Darren Sharper scored on an 88-yard interception return and forced a fumble to go with a season-high 10 tackles in the 2005 season open-er (9/11/05).

* Sharper notched a season-high 12 tackles against Tampa Bay on 12/26/99 and helped preserve a 26-23 win against the Bucs on 10/10/99 with an interception late in the game as a member of the Green Bay Packers.

* This will be the 51st game between the Vikings and the Buccaneers, with the Vikings holding a 31-19-0 all-time advantage. Minnesota is 18-7-0 at home and 13-12 on the road.

* Both teams were a part of the NFC Central from 1977-2001.

* The Vikings only regular season loss during their 15-1 year in 1998 was at Tampa Bay, a 27-24 defeat on November 1, 1998.

* The last time the teams met was in 2005, a 24-13 Buccaneers win.

* Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress has never faced the Bucca-neers while Tampa’s Jon Gruden is 2-0 against Minnesota since he took over in 2002.

* The Vikings fi rst game against Tampa Bay was on September 24, 1977, a 9-3 Minnesota victory.

* There have been 3 overtime matchups between the two teams. Min-nesota is 1-2 in those games.

2008 STATISTICAL SNAPSHOT (NFL Ranking following Week 10) Vikings Buccaneers 5-4 Record 6-3 23.3 (14) Points Per Game 22.2 (16) 167 (17) First Downs 176 (11t) 344.3 (13) Total Offense Per Game 350.3 (8t) 144.0 (5) Net Rushing Yards Per Game 115.9 (11) 200.3 (20) Net Passing Yards Per Game 234.4 (9) 12/226 (29) Had Intercepted/Yards Returned 9/170 (20t) 23/136 (22t) Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost 10/60 (4) 31:54 (7) Possession Average 32:13 (5) 34.9 (26) Third Down Effi ciency 41.7 (13) 23.9 (20) Opp. Points Per Game 16.3 (4) 139 (4) Opp. First Downs 135 (3) 289.3 (6) Opp. Total Offense Per Game 289.4 (7) 70.1 (3) Opp. Net Rushing Yards Per Game 99.3 (11) 219.2 (19) Opp. Net Passing Yards Per Game 190.1 (5) 6/6 (21t) Defensive Interceptions/Yards 12/222 (4t) 25/174 (6) Defensive Sacks/Yards 15/94 (24t) -5 (25t) Turnover Ratio +0 (18t) 48/46.5 (5) Punts/Gross Punting Average 46/44.9 (11) 59/481 (21t) Penalties/Yards 62/532 (25)

SERIES BY THE NUMBERSRecord vs. Buccaneers .............................................................31-19-0Last regular season game ......................... Buccaneers 24, Vikings 13Vikings largest winning margin ............................................29 (1988)Buccaneers largest winning margin .....................................27 (2001)Current series streak.......................................................Buccaneers 3Vikings longest win streak ............................ 5 (3 times; last 1991-93)Buccaneers longest win streak ......................................... 3 (2001-05)Most Points, Vikings ..............................................................49 (1988)Most Points, Buccaneers .......................................................41 (2001)Most Points, both teams ...........69; Vikings 49, Buccaneers 20 (1988)Fewest Points, Vikings .............................................................9 (1977)Fewest Points, Buccaneers .....................................................0 (1993)Fewest Points, both teams ...........12; Vikings 9, Buccaneers 3 (1977)

A WIN WOULD...* Give the Vikings their 1st road win against TB since ‘97 and the 1st win

at Raymond James Stadium

* Improve the Vikings overall record against Tampa Bay to 32-19-0 and 14-12 on the road.

* Give the Vikings a 3-0 record against the NFC South this season. * Improve the Vikings all-time record against the NFC South division to

73-38-0.

* Give the Vikings a 6-1 record in November over the last 2 seasons.


VIKINGS-BUCCANEERS INFORMATION

2008 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS (Qualifying Players Only)

2008 Minnesota VikingsCategory Player Total NFC Rank NFL RankScoring Longwell .................... 72 .............7 ...................10tRushing Yds. Peterson ............... 1,015 .............1 .................... 1Rushing Att. Peterson .................. 206 .............1 .................... 1Passing Yds. Frerotte ................ 1,619 ............12 .................. 23Receptions Wade ......................... 36 ........... 17t ..................39tReceiving Yds. Berrian .................... 621 .............8 ...................13tInterceptions Winfi eld ....................... 2 ........... 12t ..................24tFumble Rec. Leber ........................... 3 ............ 1t ....................1tSacks Allen ......................... 8.0 .............4 ....................7tPunting Avg. Kluwe ..................... 47.5 .............3 .................... 5Punt Ret. Avg. Gordon ..................... 4.4 ............13 .................. 24KO Ret. Avg. Hicks ...................... 22.5 ............10 .................. 22

2008 Tampa Bay BuccaneersCategory Player Total NFC Rank NFL RankScoring Bryant ........................ 78 .............4 .................... 5Rushing Yds. Graham ................... 560 ............ 11 .................. 15Rushing Att. Graham ................... 131 ............10 .................. 15Passing Yds. Garcia .................. 1,363 ............14 .................. 27Receptions Bryant ........................ 45 .............7 ................... 18Receiving Yds. Bryant ...................... 566 ............ 11 .................. 23Interceptions Talib ............................. 3 ............ 5t ....................9tFumble Rec. Phillips ......................... 1 ............ 7t ...................16tSacks Adams ...................... 4.0 ........... 16t ..................30tPunting Avg. Bidwell .................... 44.9 .............8 ................... 14Punt Ret. Avg. Jackson .................... 4.9 ............12 .................. 23KO Ret. Avg. Jackson .................. 23.4 .............8 ................... 19

VIKINGS-BUCCANEERS CONNECTIONS

THIS WEEK’S MILESTONES Statistics* With 9 tackles, LB Ben Leber will have 400 for his career. * With 5 tackles, DE Jared Allen will have 300 career tackles. * With one pass defensed, CB Antoine Winfi eld will have 125 for his

career. * With a TD, WR Bernard Berrian will have 20 for his career. * With a FG, K Ryan Longwell will have 300 for his career (including

postseason). Starts/Games Played* C Matt Birk will play in his 140th career regular season game.* G Steve Hutchinson will play and start his 110th career regular

season game. * QB Gus Frerotte will start his 90th career regular season game. * TE Visanthe Shiancoe will play in his 90th career regular season

game * LB Vinny Ciurciu will play in his 80th career regular season game. * DE Jared Allen will play in his 65th career regular season game.

VIKINGS-BUCCANEERS CONNECTIONS - Vikings DT Ellis Wyms played 6 seasons in Tampa Bay from 2001-2006, appearing in 79 games.- Vikings LB Vinny Ciurciu played in 8 games for the Bucs in 2003.- Vikings LB coach Fred Pagac played in 13 games as a tight end for the Buccaneers during Tampa Bay’s inaugural

season of 1976.- Vikings WR coach George Stewart coached 4 seasons in Tampa Bay, mentoring the Bucs’ special teams unit from

1992-95.- Vikings DB coach Joe Woods was part of Tampa’s defensive coaching staff in 2004-05, helping lead the Bucs to top-5

total defense rankings each year. - Buccaneers RB Michael Bennett played 5 years for the Vikings (2001-05) and led the team in rushing as a rookie with 682 yards and produced a career-best and team-

leading 1,296 yards on the ground the following year. He ranks 8th on Minnesota’s all-time rushing list with 3,174 yards.- Buccaneers DT Chris Hovan also played 5 years for the Vikings (2000-04) after being selected with the 25th overall pick in 2000. Hovan started 69-straight games for

the Vikings and totaled 17.0 sacks. - Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffi n served a total of 8 years in 3 different capacities as a member of the Vikings coaching staff. Kiffi n was the Vikings LB

coach from 1986-89, defensive coordinator in 1991 and inside LB coach from 1992-94. - Bucs T Donald Penn was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Vikings in 2006 and spent time on the team’s practice squad before he was signed by Tampa Bay.LOCAL CONNECTIONS - Vikings DE Letroy Guion played collegiately at Florida State and at Bradford HS, and is from Starke, FL.- Vikings G Anthony Herrera is from Naples and was an All-State Class 6A selection at St. Xavier High School as a senior. - Vikings G Steve Hutchinson and CB Benny Sapp are from Florida’s East Coast. Hutchinson played at Coral Springs HS outside of Ft. Lauderdale and Sapp played at

Boyd Anderson HS.- Vikings T Bryant McKinnie played collegiately at the University of Miami.- Tampa Bay DE Greg White played collegiately at Minnesota.NFL CONNECTIONS- Vikings TE coach Jimmie Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles while Tampa Bay head coach Jon Gruden was the team’s offensive coordinator (1995-97).- Vikings LB Napoleon Harris played in Oakland with Buchanon and while Tampa Bay TE coach Bob Casullo and Kelly were on staff.- Vikings G Steve Hutchinson played in Seattle with Bucs TE Jerramy Stevens and while Tampa Bay TE coach Bob Casullo was on staff. - Vikings QB Gus Frerotte played in Denver while Tampa Bay assistant head coach Larry Coyer was on staff there. - Frerotte played two years in St. Louis while Bucs QB coach Greg Olson was the Rams’ offensive coordinator. - Frerotte was teammates with Bucs QB Brian Griese for two years in Denver.- Vikings WR Bernard Berrian was teammates with Griese in Chicago.- Vikings WR Bobby Wade played for Chicago while Bucs QB coach Greg Olson served in the same capacity there in 2003. - Wade and Vikings WR Bernard Berrian were teammates and Vikings DL coach Karl Dunbar was on staff in Chicago with Bucs TE John Gilmore.- Vikings OL coach Pat Morris and Bucs QB coach Greg Olson served together on Detroit’s staff in 2004 and in 2005, when Bucs QB Jeff Garcia played there. - Vikings K Ryan Longwell, S Darren Sharper, WR Robert Ferguson played at Green Bay while Bucs P Josh Bidwell was there. - Vikings DE Jared Allen and CB Benny Sapp were teammates with Bucs RB Michael Bennett, DT Ryan Sims, and DE/T Jimmy Wilkerson in Kansas City. - Vikings LB Napoleon Harris played with Bennett and Wilkerson in Kansas City.- Vikings RB Maurice Hicks played with Bucs WR Antonio Bryant in San Francisco in 2006.- Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe was teammates with Bucs K Matt Bryant and WR Ike Hilliard with the New York Giants in 2003.- Stewart and Morris were on staff together in San Francisco while Bucs QB Jeff Garcia played there.- Vikings LB Vinny Ciurciu was teammates with Bucs DT Jovan Haye in Carolina while Vikings special teams coordinator Paul Ferraro was on staff there in 2005. - Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier served in the same capacity in Indianapolis while Tampa Bay LB Cato June played there.

CENTURY MARKNine players on the Vikings roster have played in 100+ career games: K Ryan Longwell ............... 185S Darren Sharper .............. 176DT Pat Williams ................. 165QB Gus Frerotte ................ 143C Matt Birk ......................... 139CB Antoine Winfi eld ......... 137TE Jim Kleinsasser........... 126G Steve Hutchinson ......... 109RB Chester Taylor ............ 100


VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

LAST WEEK Last week the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers, 28-27 at home to snap a 5-game losing streak to their division rivals. The win improved the Vikings to 5-4 on the season and moved them into a tie for 1st place in the NFC North with the Chicago Bears. The Vikings are now 4-1 at home and 5-1 on the year when they play inside a dome. The Vikings owned the advantage in all major statistical categories on the day, outgaining the Packers 361 yards to 184 and chewing up 36:05 of clock compared to Green Bay’s 23:55. However, 3 turnovers and a punt returned for a TD kept the Vikings from a comfortable vic-tory.

Vikings Offense The Vikings offense was once again led by their All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson. Now the league’s leading rusher, Peterson ran the ball 30 times for a total of 192 yards (6.4 yard average), including a 29-yard romp into the end zone late in the 4th quarter that would end up being the winning score. It was the 6th time already this season that he has eclipsed 100 yards rushing. Also, with his 192 yards on the after-noon Peterson became the fi rst running back in the NFL to reach 1,000 yards this season. Leading the way for the Vikings passing game was Peterson’s counterpart in the backfi eld RB Chester Taylor. Taylor caught a team-high 4 passes for 84 yards, most of which came when he took a short pass from QB Gus Frerotte and scampered 47 yards for a touchdown. It was the second of 2 TDs on the day for Frerotte. Frerotte had previously found WR Sidney Rice in the end zone for a quick fi rst quarter score. Frerotte fi nished with 151 yards and 2 scores but threw 3 interceptions on the day.

Vikings Defense The Vikings defense limited the Packers offense to only 184 yards on the afternoon – 74 on the ground and 110 through the air. Vikings defenders also put 4 points on the board, forcing Packers QB Aaron Rodgers into 2 safeties. Rodgers was sacked 4 times and hurried on another 18 of his drop-backs. LB Chad Greenway, the team’s leading tackler, combined for 12 tackles on the day to again lead the team in that category. Greenway also recorded one of the 4.0 sacks. The other sacks went to team leader DE Jared Allen, fellow DE Brian Robison and LB Napoleon Harris. DT Kevin Williams led the team with 6 QB hurries. Allen, playing with a partially separated shoulder, notched one of the Vikings safeties with his sack of Rodgers in the end zone. In the defensive backfi eld the Vikings limited the league’s second leading receiver, Greg Jennings to only 37 yards on 3 catches. Vikings Special Teams K Ryan Longwell hit a 54-yard fi eld goal before missing a 47-yard attempt, while P Chris Kluwe pinned the Packers inside their own 20 yard line 4 times on the day. Longwell is now 3-for-3 on fi eld goal at-tempts of 50+ yards on the year.

VIKINGS MAKE 1ST TRIP TO TAMPA SINCE 2002 After climbing to a tie atop the NFC North following last week’s win over Green Bay, the Vikings hit the road to face an old NFC Central foe against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Vikings and Bucs were Divisional opponents from 1977-2001 and enjoyed some thrilling contests over that span, including 3 games that went to overtime in 1983, 1994 and 1995. Overall, the Vikings have met 50 times with Minnesota enjoying a 31-19 series advantage. The margin is a little tighter for games in Tampa with the Vikings leading 13-12 and the team has yet to win inside Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs moved into their new home for the 1998 season and were able to saddle the Vikings with the lone regular season loss of the ’98 campaign when the Purple went 15-1. From 1998-2005 the team played 10 times with the home teams winning each game except the 2005 regular season opener at the Metrodome when Tampa came out with a 24-13 win. Tampa Bay and Minnesota have long ties and connections on the fi eld and throughout the franchise histories. Vikings Head Coach Jerry Burns won his 1st game at the helm of the squad in Tampa on 9/14/86 in the 2nd game of the ’86 season, a 23-10 victory. The last time the Vikings shut out a pair of opponents in a season was during the 1993 season when they blanked the Bucs 15-0 on 10/10/93 and topped Detroit 13-0 on 12/5/93. The defensive coordinator that engineered those shutouts was Tony Dungy, who would leave Minnesota after the 1995 sea-son to take over as head coach in Tampa for the 1996 season and stay through the 2001 season. Dungy’s 1st win of his career was a 24-13 victory over the Vikings in the 6th game of 1996. One of Dungy’s most trusted coaches remains with the Bucs- defensive coordinator Monte Kiffi n. The crafty defensive mind has long con-nections to Minnesota as well, serving on the Vikings staff from 1986-89 and again from 1991-94. Kiffi n was drafted by the Vikings as an OT out of Nebraska in the 15th round of 1964 and went on to play in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers under Head Coach Bud Grant. Individually, the Vikings-Buccaneers games have held some tremendous performances. Former Vikings and current Bucs RB Michael Bennett rattled off an 85-yard TD run on 11/3/02 at Tampa, a mark that stood as the team record until Chester Taylor went for a 95-yard score at Seattle in 2006. Former Tampa standout James Wilder is 1 of only 4 NFL players to rush for 200+ yards against the Vikings- going for 219 on 11/6/83 in a 17-12 Tampa win at the Metrodome. The Vikings have had 7 different RBs rush for 100 yards against the Bucs, led by Terry Allen, who accomplished the feat twice. Former Vikings QB Steve Dils held the Vikings record for pass attempts in a game for 10 years with his 62 attempts in the 1981 season opener at Tampa, completing 37 of the tosses. Vikings RB Ted Brown battered the Buccaneers in 1981, catching 12 passes in the 1st meeting of the season in the opener at Tampa and came back to run for 129 yards against Tampa on 11/8/81 in the Bucs last visit to Met Stadium. Brown’s 12 catches are still the most by a Viking against Tampa. Wade Wilson hooked up with Hassan Jones for a 75-yard TD on 12/16/90, the longest pass play in series history. Current Vikings S Darren Sharper made a splash in his 1st game with the Vikings in 2005 when he returned an INT off Brian Griese 88 yards for a TD, his 1st of 3 INT-return scores with the Vikings.

BY THE NUMBERS1

Game away RB Adrian Peterson is from tying the team record of consecutive 100-yard rushing performances. Peterson currently has 4 straight games, and the team record, held by Robert Smith, is 5.

34th quarter comeback wins for the Vikings in their last 5 games.

4Vikings ranking over Weeks 5-10 in opponents average yards per kickoff return. The Vikings have only given up 20.2 yards per return

in that time after giving up 26.0 yards per return in Weeks 1-4 (27th).5

Vikings ranking over Weeks 5-10 in total scrimmage yards, as the team has averaged 376.8 yards per game during that time.

12Games in which RB Adrian Peterson has rushed for 100+ yards in his

23 career games.

BEST PERFORMANCES VS. BUCCANEERSMOST SACKS BY VIKINGS VS. TAMPA BAYJohn Randle, 10/3/99 ................................. 2.5Broderick Thomas, 12/3/95 ........................ 2.5MOST TACKLES BY VIKINGS VS. TAMPA BAYFred Strickland, 11/21/93 ............................ 17Ed McDaniel, 10/3/99 ................................. 16Jesse Solomon, 10/9/88 ............................. 16LONGEST CATCHES BY VIKINGS VS. TAMPA BAYHassan Jones, 12/16/90 ........... 75t (from Wade Wilson)Randy Moss, 10/3/99................ 61t (from Randall Cunningham)Cris Carter, 12/3/95 .................................... 60t (from Warren Moon)RECEIVING YARDS BY VIKINGS VS. TAMPA BAYHassan Jones, 12/16/90 ............................. 162Cris Carter, 12/3/95 .................................... 136Jake Reed, 9/14/97 .................................... 131RUSHING YARDS BY VIKINGS VS. TAMPA BAYRobert Smith, 10/13/96............................... 133Ted Brown, 11/8/81 ..................................... 129Terry Allen, 11/3/91 ..................................... 127PASSING TDs BY VIKINGS VS. TAMPA BAYBrad Johnson, 9/6/98 .........................4PASSING YARDS BY VIKINGS VS. TAMPA BAYTommy Kramer, 10/7/84 ............................. 386Wade Wilson, 12/16/90 .............................. 374Steve Dils, 9/5/81 ....................................... 361INTERCEPTIONS BY VIKINGS VS. TAMPA BAYVencie Glenn, 10/10/93 .............................. 2Joey Browner, 10/23/88 .............................. 2LONGEST FGs BY VIKINGS VS. TAMPA BAYPaul Edinger, 9/11/05 ............... 53Chuck Nelson, 11/30/86 ........... 53Jan Stenerud, 11/4/84 .............. 53


VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

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

highest total in team history while their 22 rushing touchdowns ranked tied for 2nd. The Vikings were led by the rushing tandem of rookie RB Adrian Peterson and RB Chester Taylor, who amassed a combined 2,185 yards on the ground, shattering Daunte Culpepper and Robert Smith’s previous highest rushing total by a tandem of 1,991 yards in 2000. Against San Diego, Peterson broke the NFL single-game rushing record when he gained 296 yards on the ground. Peterson, along with C Matt Birk, G Steve Hutchinson, and FB Tony Richardson earned trips to the 2008 Pro Bowl. This offseason, Bevell’s offense saw the addition of deep threat WR Bernard Berrian 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 two second-half TDs in the four 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 third as the Vikings Special Teams Coordinator, his fourth season of NFL coaching and his 27th season of coaching overall. Ferraro’s 2007 special teams units, the core of which have returned in 2008, were some of the most successful in team history. The 2007 squad set team records for kickoff return average, the longest kickoff return in team history, the most punts landed inside the 20, and the most 50+

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

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

VIKINGS ASSISTANT COACHES

VIKINGS BUILD PRACTICE SQUADThe following 8 players are currently on the Vikings practice squad: #57 Rufus Alexander ........ LB ...........2nd Year ..........Oklahoma#61 Martail Burnett ........... DE ..........Rookie .............Utah#75 Chris Clark ................. T .............Rookie .............Southern Miss.#63 Brian Daniels.............. G ............1st Year ...........Colorado#11 Jaymar Johnson ........ WR .........Rookie .............Jackson State#82 Darius Reynaud ......... WR .........Rookie .............West Virginia#24 Marcus Walker ........... CB ..........Rookie .............Oklahoma#34 Albert Young .............. RB ..........Rookie .............Iowa

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

Offense - Steve HutchinsonDefense - Kevin Williams *Special Teams - Ryan Longwell

* (LB E.J. Henderson was original defensive captain before being placed on IR)

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

VIKINGS LATEST ROSTER MOVESDate Player TransactionNov. 10 ...... CB Charles Gordon ..........Placed on injured reserveOct. 23 ....... LB Rufus Alexander .........Signed to practice squadOct. 21 ....... LB Erin Henderson ...........SignedOct. 21 ....... LB Rufus Alexander .........WaivedOct. 18 ....... LB Rufus Alexander .........Signed

* The Vikings have a combined record of 318-249-9 against the NFC and are 72-38-0 against the NFC South.

* Minnesota is 21-10 against the NFC South in November.

* The Vikings are 2-0 against the NFC South this season, defeating Carolina and New Orleans.

* Brad Childress is 4-0 against the NFC South, having beaten Carolina twice and Atlanta and New Orleans once apiece.

* Minnesota is 27-24 on the road against the NFC South.

* The Vikings are 1-1 in postseason against the division.

VIKINGS VS. NFC/NFC SOUTH


VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

After trading away their 1st round pick and two 3rd round picks with Kansas City for DE Jared Allen, the Vikings used two picks on defense and three on offense in the 2008 NFL Draft. With their only selection on Day 1, the Vikings traded up in the 2nd round to take S Tyrell Johnson out of Arkansas State. Johnson was the 2nd safety drafted in 2008 and the highest drafted safety by the Vikings since Orlando Thomas in 1995. With their remaining four picks, the Vikings chose QB John David Booty, DT Letroy Guion, C John Sullivan and WR Jaymar Johnson. Round 1Traded the #17 overall pick to Kansas City Chiefs for DE Jared Allen. Round 21. Tyrell Johnson (#43), S, Arkansas State (Traded Philadelphia #47 and #117 pick for #43 and #152)2008 Defensive Totals: 9 games played, 7 starts, 29 tackles (18 solo), INT, FR, 4 PD, 1 QB hurry. Round 3Traded the #73 and #82 overall picks to Kansas City Chiefs for DE Jared Allen. Round 52. John David Booty (#137), QB, Southern California (Traded Green Bay #150 and #209 for #137)2008 Offensive Totals: Has not played during 2008 regular season.3. Letroy Guion (#152), DT, Florida State2008 Defensive Totals: Has not played during 2008 regular season. Round 64. John Sullivan (#187), C, Notre Dame2008 Totals: 9 games played5. Jaymar Johnson (#193), WR, Jackson State (Practice Squad)

Round 7Traded the #209 overall pick to Green Bay

2008 NFL DRAFT

• Oldest Vikings player Gus Frerotte, 37 Born 7/31/71• Youngest Vikings player Letroy Guion, 21 Born 6/21/87• Most seasons as a Viking Matt Birk 11th Vikings season• Most NFL seasons Gus Frerotte 15th season in the NFL• College with the most Vikings Maryland, 3 Jeff Dugan, Erin Henderson, Madieu Williams Texas, 3 Cedric Griffi n, Cullen Loeffl er, Brian Robison• 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, Napoleon Harris, Steve Hutchinson, Bryant McKinnie, Adrian Peterson, 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 RB Maurice Hicks (San Francisco). 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 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 winTrade 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 14 new faces from the 2007 season - S Husain Abdullah, DE Jared Allen, WR Bernard Berrian, QB John David Booty, QB Gus Frerotte, DT Letroy Guion, LB Napoleon Harris, LB Erin Henderson, RB Maurice Hicks, S Tyrell Johnson, S Benny Sapp, C John Sullivan, S Madieu Williams, and DT Ellis Wyms.


VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

HEY ROOK! The Vikings have 6 rookies on their current roster:

DRAFT CHOICES* S 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.* QB 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.* DT Letroy Guion – First Florida State player drafted by the Vikings since CB Corey Fuller in 1995…Youngest Viking, turned 21 on 6/21/08.* C 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.

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

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

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

NFL WEEK 11 SCHEDULE(All Times Cenral)

Thursday, November 13N.Y. Jets at New England ........................................7:15 p.m.

Sunday, November 16Minnesota at Tampa Bay ............................................NoonDenver at Atlanta .......................................................... NoonDetroit at Carolina ......................................................... NoonPhiladelphia at Cincinnati .............................................. NoonChicago at Green Bay ................................................... NoonHouston at Indianapolis ................................................ NoonTennessee at Jacksonville ............................................ NoonNew Orleans at Kansas City ......................................... NoonOakland at Miami .......................................................... NoonBaltimore at N.Y. Giants ................................................ NoonSt. Louis at San Francisco ......................................3:05 p.m.Arizona at Seattle ....................................................3:05 p.m.San Diego at Pittsburgh ..........................................3:15 p.m.Dallas at Washington ..............................................7:15 p.m.

Monday, November 17Cleveland at Buffalo ................................................7:30 p.m.

NFL STANDINGSAFC East

Team W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.N.Y. Jets 6 3 0 .667 255 190 4-1 2-2 4-3 2-1New England 6 3 0 .667 188 160 4-1 2-2 4-3 2-1 Buffalo 5 4 0 .556 192 189 3-1 2-3 3-3 0-3Miami 5 4 0 .556 192 182 3-2 2-2 4-3 2-1

AFC NorthTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Baltimore 6 3 0 .667 212 150 3-1 3-2 6-3 3-1Pittsburgh 6 3 0 .667 198 140 2-2 4-1 5-1 3-0Cleveland 3 6 0 .333 172 194 1-4 2-2 2-4 1-3 Cincinnati 1 8 0 .111 125 236 1-3 0-5 1-6 0-3

AFC SouthTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Tennessee 9 0 0 1.000 220 117 5-0 4-0 6-0 3-0 Indianapolis 5 4 0 .556 191 197 2-2 3-2 4-2 1-2 Jacksonville 4 5 0 .444 198 186 1-3 3-2 3-5 2-1Houston 3 6 0 .333 209 254 3-2 0-4 2-5 0-3

AFC WestTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Denver 5 4 0 .556 224 251 3-2 2-2 3-4 2-1San Diego 4 5 0 .444 244 218 3-1 1-4 4-3 2-1 Oakland 2 7 0 .222 113 218 1-4 1-3 2-4 1-2Kansas City 1 8 0 .111 145 243 1-3 0-5 1-5 1-2

NFC EastTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.N.Y. Giants 8 1 0 .889 262 160 5-0 3-1 6-0 3-0Washington 6 3 0 .667 171 168 3-2 3-1 5-2 2-1 Dallas 5 4 0 .556 216 219 3-1 2-3 3-4 1-2Philadelphia 5 4 0 .556 251 180 3-2 2-2 4-4 0-3

NFC NorthTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Chicago 5 4 0 .556 237 194 3-2 2-2 4-3 3-0 Minnesota 5 4 0 .556 210 215 4-1 1-3 4-2 2-2Green Bay 4 5 0 .444 237 206 2-2 2-3 3-4 2-1 Detroit 0 9 0 .000 151 277 0-4 0-5 0-7 0-4

NFC SouthTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Carolina 7 2 0 .778 191 133 5-0 2-2 4-2 2-1 Tampa Bay 6 3 0 .667 200 147 4-0 2-3 5-2 2-1 Atlanta 6 3 0 .667 211 147 4-0 2-3 4-3 1-2 New Orleans 4 5 0 .444 236 229 4-1 0-4 2-4 1-2

NFC WestTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div.Arizona 6 3 0 .667 263 208 4-0 2-3 4-2 3-0 San Fran. 2 7 0 .222 195 259 1-4 1-3 2-6 1-3Seattle 2 7 0 .222 170 231 1-3 1-4 2-5 2-1 St. Louis 2 7 0 .222 128 282 1-3 1-4 2-4 0-2

VIKINGS INACTIVESThe following players were inactive last week vs. Green Bay:

#4 John David Booty ........ Quarterback#21 Marcus McCauley ...... Cornerback#45 Garrett Mills................ Tight End#50 Erin Henderson .......... Linebacker#55 Dontarrious Thomas . Linebacker#72 Marcus Johnson ........ Tackle#89 Robert Ferguson........ Wide Receiver#98 Letroy Guion .............. Defensive Tackle


VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

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

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

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

For many NFL players, not being selected in the 7 rounds of the draft is extra motivation to prove their worth. The Vikings feature a num-ber of undrafted players who have earned valuable roles on the team. The most notable is 2-time Pro Bowl DT Pat Williams, who was a rookie free agent with Buffalo in 1997 before moving into a starting role with the Bills in 2000. The Vikings had 3 undrafted rookies make the 53-man ros-ter in 2008 - LB Erin Henderson, S Hussain Abdullah and T Drew Ra-dovich (IR). Vikings LS 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 in-ductees John Randle and Mick Tingelhoff.

UNDRAFTED DOESN’T MEAN UNDESERVING

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

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

VIKINGS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

The Vikings currently have a combined record of 141-77-0 (.647) at the HHH Metrodome in the regular season and the playoffs. The team has never been shut out at the Dome and hasn’t been shut out at a home stadium since 10/7/62, when they lost 13-0 to Chicago at Met Stadium. The Metrodome is considered one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL, posing problems for opposing offenses. In 5 home games this season, teams have had 14 false start or delay of game penalties.

Carolina - 6 false starts, 1 delay of gameHouston - 4 false starts, 1 delay of gameGreen Bay - 2 false starts, 1 delay of game

DOME FIELD ADVANTAGE

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

Team Total Games All-Time Series Titles*Chicago Bears ...............95 ................... 50-43-2 .............................2Detroit Lions ...............94 ................... 62-30-2 .............................0Green Bay Packers ........96 ................... 46-49-1 .............................4* Since 2002 division realignment

The following numbers are combined NFC Central and NFC North:Playoff Appearances Division Titles22 - Minnesota Vikings 16 - Minnesota Vikings11 - Chicago Bears 7 - Chicago Bears10 - Green Bay Packers 5 - Green Bay Packers 7 - Detroit Lions 5 - Detroit Lions6 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

VIKINGS VS. NFC NORTH


VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

“KEEP AN EYE ON” IN 2008TEAM* The Vikings will look to reach the postseason for the 1st time since

2004. * The Vikings will look to capture their 1st winning season under Head

Coach Brad Childress and their 1st since 2005. * The Vikings will look to win the division for the 1st time since 2000

and win the NFC North for the 1st time since the NFC Central was realigned in 2002.

* The Vikings offense will try to lead the league in rushing yards for the 2nd consecutive season, a feat that has never been accomplished by Minnesota.

* The Vikings offense will look to have a 3,000-yard passer for the fi rst time since 2004.

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

* The Vikings defense will look to lead the NFL against the run for the 3rd straight season.

* The Vikings will look to rank in the top 5 defenses for the fi rst time since 1994, when the team ranked 5th overall. The Vikings currently rank 6th in total defense.

INDIVIDUALOffense* QB Gus Frerotte can become the 1st Vikings QB to throw for 3,000+

yards since Daunte Culpepper did in 2004. * QB Gus Frerotte can become the 1st QB to throw for 15+ touchdowns

in a season since Daunte Culpepper in 2004. * RB Adrian Peterson will look to lead the NFC in rushing for the 2nd

straight season after fi nishing #1 in 2007 with 1,341 yards. He is currently in 1st place with 1,015 yards.

* RB Adrian Peterson needs 506 rushing yards to break the Vikings all-time single-season rushing record of 1,521 yards. Peterson currently has 1,015 yards on the ground in 2008.

* RB Adrian Peterson needs one more game of 100+ yards to tie the team record for most consecutive 100+ yard rushing games in a single season. Peterson currently has 4 straight, and the record, held by Robert Smith (11/6/00-11/30/00), is 5.

* RB Adrian Peterson can tie the team record for most 100+ yard games in a season, which is 8 (Robert Smith). Peterson currently has 6 games of at least 100 yards on the ground in 2008.

* RB Adrian Peterson needs 192 rushing yards to move into the Vikings top 10 all-time rushers. Peterson currently has 2,356 career yards and former QB Fran Tarkenton ranks 10th with 2,548 career yards.

* RB Adrian Peterson needs 2 more games of 100+ yards to tie the team record for 100+ yard games in a single season. Peterson currently has 6 games in 2008 and Robert Smith holds the record with 8 in 2000.

* RB Adrian Peterson will look to break the team’s all-time record for rushing TDs in a single season. The record, held by Chuck Foreman, is 13, and Peterson currently has 7 rushing TDs this season.

* C Matt Birk will look to make his 7th Pro Bowl appearance and take sole possession of the most Pro Bowl appearances by a Vikings center. Birk is currently tied with Mick Tingelhoff with 6.

* G Steve Hutchinson will look to block for his 20th game with a 100-yard rusher as a member of the Vikings. Currently he has blocked for 19 Vikings 100-yard performances and 50 career games with a 100-yard rusher.

* TE Visanthe Shiancoe needs 152 receiving yards for 1,000 career yards.

* TE Jim Kleinsasser needs 59 receiving yards for 1,500 career yards.

* WR Bernard Berrian will look to gain his fi rst 1,000-yard season. He currently has 621 receiving yards.

* WR Bernard Berrian will look to become the fi rst Vikings receiver to have 1,000 yards since WR Nate Burleson fi nished the 2004 season with 1,006.

* WR Bernard Berrian will look to break his career high of 6 touchdowns in a season. He currently has 4.

“KEEP AN EYE ON” IN 2008* WR Bobby Wade will look to break his career high of 54 catches in a

single season. He currently has 36 receptions on the year. Defense* With a defensive touchdown, DT Kevin Williams will have sole

possession of the all-time lead for defensive touchdowns by a Viking. * DE Jared Allen will look to lead the league in sacks for the 2nd

straight year. He currently ranks tied for 7th in the NFL with 8.0 sacks through 9 games.

* DE Jared Allen and DT Kevin Williams will look to become the fi rst players to reach double digit sacks since Williams had 11.5 in 2004.Allen currently has 8.0 while Williams has 7.0.

* LB Chad Greenway will look to lead the team in tackles for the fi rst time. He currently leads with 87 total tackles (63 solo).

* With a fumble recovery, CB Antoine Winfi eld can tie former CB Bobby Bryant for most fumble recoveries by a cornerback in team history (7). Winfi eld currently has 6.

* With a takeaway, CB Antoine Winfi eld can move into sole possession of 6th place for takeaways among Vikings CBs. Winfi eld is currently tied with Audray McMillian at 21 total takeaways.

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

Special Teams* K Ryan Longwell needs 34 points to move into 23rd place in all-time

scoring in NFL history. Lou Groza is currently 23rd with 1,349 points.* With one fi eld goal, K Ryan Longwell will reach 300 career fi eld goals

made, including postseason. * K Ryan Longwell needs 16 fi eld goals to move into 19th place all-

time for fi eld goals made. He currently ranks 21st with 284 regular season fi eld goals made and Mark Moseley and Matt Bahr are tied for 19th place with 300.

* P Chris Kluwe will look to break his own record for 50+ yard punts in a season. He holds the team record with 29 in 2007 but currently has 23 in 2008.

* P Chris Kluwe can move into 2nd place in Vikings history for career punts inside the 20 with 13 more. He currently has 97 for his career, which ranks 3rd behind Mitch Berger’s 109 and Greg Coleman’s 154.

* P Chris Kluwe looks to fi nish in the top 3 in the league for punts inside the 20-yard line for the 2nd consecutive season.

* KR Maurice Hicks will look to surpass 5,000 career kickoff return yards. He currently has 4,714.

2008 AWARDS* CB Antoine Winfi eld * NFC Defensive Player of the Week, at New Orleans, 10/6/08 * GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Week, at New Orleans, 10/6/08 - 8 total tackles (7 solo), 4 tackles for a loss, 1.0 sack, 1 forced fum-

ble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 pass defensed - Also returned a blocked fi eld goal 59 yards for a touchdown, the fi rst

Vikings blocked fi eld goal returned for a score in the regular season in team history.

* RB Adrian Peterson * Fed Ex Ground Player of the Week, vs. Houston, 11/2/08 - 25 rushes, 139 yards, 1 TD, 5.6 avg., 40 long * Nominated for Fed Ex Ground Player of the Week, vs. GB, 11/9/08 - 30 rushes, 192 yards, 1 TD, 6.4 avg., 29t long; 3 rec., 33 yards

* Also nominated for awards were: WR Bernard Berrian - * NFC Offensive Player of the Week - vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 K Ryan Longwell * NFC Offensive Player of the Week - vs. Detroit, 10/12/08

DT Kevin Williams * NFC Defensive Player of the Week - vs. Detroit, 10/12/08


2008 STATISTICAL MILESTONESOffense* The Vikings have a 1,000-yard rusher for the 3rd straight season and

only the 4th time since 2000.

* QB Gus Frerotte surpassed 20,000 career passing yards. He became only the 87th player in NFL history to accomplish the feat and currently has 20,753 total passing yards.

* QB Gus Frerotte surpassed 700 career points and 100 career points as a Viking.

* QB Gus Frerotte became the 73rd quarterback in NFL history to win 40 games (42).

* QB Gus Frerotte surpassed 3,000 career passing attempts. He has thrown 3,031 attempts all-time.

* RB Adrian Peterson moved into a 3rd place tie for the Vikings most seasons with 1,000+ rushing yards with 2. He is tied for Terry Allen (1992, 1994).

* RB Adrian Peterson became only the 3rd player in team history to record 2+ consecutive seasons with 1,000+ yards rushing. Only Robert Smith (4 - 1997-00) and Chuck Foreman (3 - 1975-77) have accomplished the feat.

* RB Adrian Peterson is now ranked 3rd in team history with 12 100-yard games.

* RB Adrian Peterson reached 20 career TDs (19 rush, 1 rec).

* RB Adrian Peterson became the fi rst player since Robert Smith to post back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing campaigns.

* RB Adrian Peterson became the 45th Viking to surpass 100 career points. He currently has 120.

* RB Adrian Peterson passed Michael Bennett for 2nd place in team history in rushes of 20+ yards. Peterson currently has 23 carries of 20 or more yards.

* RB Adrian Peterson surpassed 2,000 career rushing yards, becoming only the 16th player in team history to do so and setting a new team record for fewest games needed to break the mark (21). His 21 games also ranks tied for 3rd in NFL history behind Eric Dickerson (18) and Earl Campbell (20) for fewest games needed to reach 2,000 yards.

* RB Adrian Peterson set a team record for the most yards gained in the fi rst two seasons with the team. He currently has 2,356, surpassing RB Chester Taylor’s 2,060 from 2006-07.

* RB Adrian Peterson became the fi rst Vikings player to reach 800 yards rushing twice in his career after the fi rst 8 games played of a season.

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

* G Steve Hutchinson blocked for his 50th rusher of 100+ yards in a game. He has currently blocked in 50 games where a running back has crossed the 100-yard mark.

* TE Visanthe Shiancoe surpassed 800 career receiving yards.

* TE Visanthe Shiancoe set a career high for touchdowns in a single season. He currently has 4 in 2008 and his former high was 2.

* WR Bernard Berrian eclipsed 2,500 career receiving yards. He currently has 2,818.

VIKINGS TEAM NOTES

* WR Bernard Berrian set a career high for 100-yard receiving games in a single season. He currently has 4 in 2008 and his previous high was 2 in 2006.

* WR Bernard Berrian surpassed 100 career points and now has 102.

* WR Bernard Berrian set a career high with 131 receiving yards vs. Detroit (10/12), breaking his previous career high of 110 yards from the week before at New Orleans (10/6).

* WR Bernard Berrian notched the second-longest reception in Vikings history with his 86-yard catch against Detroit (10/12).

* With 100+ receiving yards at New Orleans (10/6) and vs. Detroit (10/12), WR Bernard Berrian became the fi rst Vikings player to gain 100 receiving yards in back-to-back games since Nate Burleson had 2 in December 2004.

* WR Bobby Wade eclipsed 2,000 career yards. He currently has 2,233 yards.

Defense* DT Kevin Williams 4.0-sack game vs. Detroit (10/12) ranked second

for most in a Vikings game and was the most since Chris Doleman’s 4.0 in 1989.

* DT Kevin Williams blocked his 1st career fi eld goal at New Orleans (10/6).

* With his sack of Colts QB Peyton Manning (9/14), LB E.J. Henderson moved into 5th place all-time among Vikings linebackers with 10.5 career sacks.

* CB Antoine Winfi eld moved into a tie for 6th place for takeaways among Vikings cornerbacks with his fumble recovery at New Orleans (10/6). He now has 21 total takeaways as a Viking.

* CB Antoine Winfi eld moved into a 2nd place tie in Vikings history for most touchdown returns in a career with his 4th at New Orleans (10/6) when he returned a blocked fi eld goal.

* S Tyrell Johnson notched his fi rst career interception at New Orleans (10/6).

* S Madieu Williams notched his 1st career interception as a member of the Vikings. He became only the 8th player in team history to record an INT in his fi rst game as a Viking.

Special Teams* K Ryan Longwell moved into a tie for third place in Vikings history

for the most game-winning fi eld goals in a career with his 5th game-winner vs. Detroit (10/12).

* K Ryan Longwell moved into 21st place all-time in NFL history for regular season fi eld goals made (284).

* K Ryan Longwell became the 24th player in NFL history to reach 1,300 career points. He currently has 1,317 points.

* P Chris Kluwe set a team record for the most 50-yard punts in a single game with 6 at Tennessee.

* CB Antoine Winfi eld’s return of a blocked fi eld for a TD at New Orleans (10/6) was the fi rst in franchise history in the regular season.

* RB Maurice Hicks surpassed 4,500 career return yards.

* CB Cedric Griffi n blocked his fi rst career kick at Green Bay (9/8).

2008 STATISTICAL MILESTONES


VIKINGS OFFENSE POSITION BY POSITION

VIKINGS QUARTERBACKS Fifteen-year veteran QB Gus Frerotte, in his second stint with the Vikings, leads the team in 2008 after playing with the Miami Dol-phins in 2005 and the St. Louis Rams for the past two seasons. Frerotte spent the 2003-04 seasons with the Vikings where he started 2 games (both wins) and completed 38-of-66 (57.6%) passes for 690 yards and 7 touchdowns. He set the franchise record for single-game passer rating at 157.2 points and threw 4 TDs in his fi rst Vikings start. He has started 91 career games, including playoff games for 2 different teams. Third-year QB Tarvaris Jackson serves as the backup in 2008 after leading the team in 2007. Jackson has started 16 of 18 games played since coming into the league as a rookie in 2006 and has com-pleted 249 of 435 passes (57.2%) for 2,702 yards and 12 TDs while rushing 80 times for 402 yards (5.0 yards per carry) during his career. Serving as the Vikings 3rd quarterback in 2008 is John David Booty, who was drafted out of USC in the 5th round (137th overall) of the 2008 draft. While with the Trojans, Booty posted a 20-3 record as a starter. He currently ranks 4th on the all-time USC career TD passing list with 55 TDs.

VIKINGS RUNNING BACKS The Vikings currently boast one of the most dangerous running at-tacks in the NFL, led by RBs Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor. Together the two accounted for 2,185 yards on the ground in 2007, which surpassed Robert Smith and Daunte Culpepper’s 1,991 combined rushing yards in 2000. Peterson and Taylor also fi nished #2 and #3 in the league with rushing averages of 5.6 and 5.4 yards-per-carry respec-tively. Peterson broke the NFL record for most rushing yards in a single game with 296 against the San Diego Chargers and Taylor has the lon-gest run in Vikings history with a 95-yard scamper at Seattle (2006). RB Maurice Hicks joined the Vikings in the 2008 offseason, after spending the previous four years with the San Francisco 49ers. With the 49ers, Hicks had 205 career carries for 869 yards (4.2 avg.) and six touchdowns. He was also a weapon on special teams as he owns the top two single-season kickoff return totals in 49ers history, including the team record of 1,502 in 2007. FBs Jeff Dugan and Naufahu Tahi round out the Vikings backfi eld. Dugan, a 7th-round draft choice (220 overall) in 2004, has started 12 games during his Vikings career, including 7 in 2006. He is a physical blocker who helped the Vikings set a team record with 2,634 rushing yards in 2007. He can also line up at TE. Tahi is in his 3rd year in the NFL and with the Vikings. He was originally picked up by the Vikings from the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.

VIKINGS OFFENSIVE LINE The Vikings offensive line is anchored by two perennial Pro Bowlers in C Matt Birk and G Steve Hutchinson. Birk, who has appeared in 138 career games with 115 starts since being drafted by the Vikings in 1998, has played in 6 Pro Bowls (1998-2007), which is tied with Mick Tinglehoff for the most by a Vikings center. He has paved the way for some of the best rushing performances in Vikings history, having been a fi xture in the lineup for 4 of the Vikings top 5 single-season performances during his 7 seasons as a full-time starter. He has also helped set the top 3 team rushing marks. Hutchinson joined the Vikings in 2006 and helped the team lead the NFL in rushing yards in 2007 with 2,634. Widely consid-ered the top guard in the NFL, he has appeared in5 Pro Bowls and is a 5-time All-Pro. Hutchinson has blocked for 1,000-yard rushers in each of his 8 NFL seasons and has blocked in 50 games where a running back has reached the 100-yard mark. T Bryant McKinnie returned in Week Five from a four-game suspen-sion. McKinnie had started 87 straight regular season games prior to the suspension and has blocked for three of the top fi ve single-season rush-ers in team history. Also starting along the line are T Ryan Cook and G Anthony Her-rera . Backup T Marcus Johnson and C John Sullivan fi ll out the rest of the offensive line.

VIKINGS TIGHT ENDS The Vikings tight ends unit includes 10-year veteran Jim Klein-sasser and two players in their second year with the Vikings in Visanthe Shiancoe and Garrett Mills. Last season, Kleinsasser and Shiancoe played a critical role in the Vikings #1-ranked rushing attack. Averaging 164.6 yards per game, the team gained 2,634 yards on 494 carries. Kleinsasser was recognized for his unselfi sh blocking with a spot on the USA Today’s All-Joe Team. He has now blocked for 4 of the top 5 single-season rushing totals in team history. Not only did the Kleinsasser and Shiancoe duo assist in the Vikings rushing attack, but the two also contributed in the passing game. In Shian-coe’s fi rst year with the Vikings, he fi nished with career highs in every category, hauling in 27 receptions for 323 yards and one touchdown. He caught the longest pass by a Vikings TE in team history, a 79-yarder on a reverse by WR Sidney Rice. Kleinsasser added 4 catches for 43 yards and currently ranks 5th in Vikings annals for career catches by a TE with 162. Mills joined the Vikings on September 2, 2007, after his release in fi nal roster cuts by New England. He was inactive for the opening 15 games of the season before dressing in the fi nale at Denver. In that game, he caught 2 passes for 26 yards, including a long of 18.

VIKINGS WIDE RECEIVERS In 2008 the Vikings receiving core is benefi ting from the addition of big-play WR Bernard Berrian, who was acquired as a free agent from Chicago this past offseason. The former 3rd round draft pick of the Bears played 4 seasons for the Vikings NFC North foe and used his exceptional speed to rack up 2,197 yards on 150 receptions. Berrian joins incum-bents Sidney Rice and Bobby Wade as the Vikings starting wideouts. Rice, 22 years old, is in his second season in Minnesota. As a rook-ie Rice gained 396 yards and scored 4 touchdowns. His 4 trips to the end zone ranked him 2nd behind Kansas City’s Dwayne Bowe for rookie TD catches. The former high school quarterback also threw 2 passes on trick plays that resulted in 94 yards for the Vikings. His longest pass, 79 yards, is the longest in Vikings history by a non-quarterback. Bobby Wade returns to his preferred slot position in 2008 after a strong season last year in which he led the Vikings in receptions with 54, which was also a career high. Second-year man Aundrae Allison, holder of the longest play in Vikings history - a 104-yard kickoff return - and Robert Ferguson round out the receiving core. Ferguson has started 34 games over his career and has compiled 1,993 receiving yards to go with 13 TDs.

POSITION-BY-POSITION BREAKDOWNQuarterbacks (3) Running Backs/Fullbacks (5)John David Booty Maurice HicksGus Frerotte * Adrian Peterson *Tarvaris Jackson Jeff Dugan Naufahu TahiWide Receivers (5) Chester TaylorAundrae AllisonBernard Berrian * Tight Ends (3)Robert Ferguson Jim KleinsasserSidney Rice Garrett MillsBobby Wade * Visanthe Shiancoe *

Offensive Line (8)Matt Birk (C) *Ryan Cook (T) *Anthony Herrera (G) *Artis Hicks (G)Steve Hutchinson (G) *Marcus Johnson (T)Bryant McKinnie (T) *John Sullivan (C) * Denotes starter


VIKINGS A RUSH UNDER CHILDRESS Since Brad Childress took over in 2006, the Vikings have rushed for 5,750 yards over the past 3 seasons, which ranks 4th in the NFL dur-ing that time frame. The Vikings fi nished with the #1 rushing offense in 2007 with 2,634 yards, and currently the team ranks 5th in 2008 with 1,296 yards on the ground. The Vikings 144.0 yards per game average also ranks 5th.

Most Rushing Yards 2008Team Rushing Yards Per Game1) N.Y. Giants .......................................... 168.92) Atlanta ................................................. 157.83) Baltimore ............................................. 150.24) Washington ......................................... 144.75) Minnesota ........................................... 144.0

Most Rushing Yards 2006-2008 (Regular Season)Team Attempts Yards1) Jacksonville ........... 1,288 .................... 5,9692) Atlanta ................... 1,234 .................... 5,8793) N.Y. Giants ............ 1,219 .................... 5,8244) Minnesota ............. 1,222 .................... 5,750

Rushing Yards Per Game Average 2006-2008 (Regular Season)Team Games Yards Avg./Game1) Jacksonville ................ 41 .................... 5,969 .............145.62) Atlanta ........................ 41 .................... 5,879 .............143.43) N.Y. Giants ................. 41 .................... 5,824 .............142.04) Minnesota .................. 41 .................... 5,750 .............140.2

* The team’s 4.7 yards-per-carry average over the past 3 seasons ranks 3rd behind the Atlanta Falcons and N.Y. Giants 4.8 average.

Rushing Average 2006-2008 (Regular Season)Team Attempts Yards Avg.1t) Atlanta .................. 1,234 .................... 5,879 .................4.81t) N.Y. Giants ........... 1,288 .................... 5,969 .................4.83) Minnesota ............. 1,222 .................... 5,750 .................4.7

* The Vikings 159 rushes of 10+ yards from 2006-2008 (13.0% of Vikings rushes) ranks 5th in the league.

Rushes of 10+ Yards 2006-2008Team Rushes of 10+ Yards 1) Jacksonville ............................................ 1702) N.Y. Giants ............................................. 1643) Atlanta .................................................... 1634) Washington ............................................ 1605) Minnesota .............................................. 159

* RB Chester Taylor’s 95-yard TD run against Seattle (2006) ranks as the longest run in the NFL in the past 3 years.

* The Vikings have scored 42 rushing touchdowns during that time, which ranks tied for 7th in the NFL.

PUTTING POINTS ON THE BOARD After averaging just 17.8 points per game over the fi rst 4 games (71 points), the Vikings have scored 139 over the past 5 games, an average of 27.8 points per game. The team’s 27.8 point average ranks as the 6th highest average in the NFL over the past 6 weeks. The Vikings 139 points in Weeks 5-10 ranks tied for 7th and the Vikings 16 TDs dur-ing that time ranks tied for 5th.

Average Points Per Game Weeks 5-10Team Avg. Points Per Game1) Arizona .................................................. 32.02) N.Y. Giants ............................................ 29.83) Chicago ................................................. 28.64) Philadelphia ........................................... 28.25) N.Y. Jets ................................................ 28.06) Minnesota ............................................. 27.8

Total Points In Weeks 5-10Team Games Played Points1) N.Y. Giants ........................... 6 ............... 1792) Houston ................................ 6 ............... 1533) Baltimore .............................. 6 ............... 1474) Chicago ................................ 5 ............... 1435) Philadelphia .......................... 5 ............... 1416) N.Y. Jets ............................... 5 ............... 1407t) Minnesota .......................... 5 ............... 1397t) Indianapolis ......................... 5 ............... 1397t) New England ....................... 6 ............... 139

VIKINGS OFFENSIVE TEAM NOTES

EXPLOSIVE ON OFFENSE According to Stats, Inc., the Vikings currently lead the league with 11 touchdowns on plays of 20+ yards. The team also ranks tied for 7th in the NFL with 36 plays of 20+ yards. Of those 36 explosive plays, 12 have come on the ground, which ranks 2nd. The Vikings 24 passes of 20+ yards ranks tied for 13th. The Vikings 376.8 yards-per-game average over the past 6 weeks ranks 8th in the NFL.

2008 Plays of 20+ YardsTeam Plays of 20+ Yards1) New Orleans............................................. 442t) Philadelphia ............................................. 402t) San Diego................................................ 404) Houston .................................................... 395t) N.Y. Giants .............................................. 375t) San Francisco ......................................... 377t) Minnesota .............................................. 367t) 3 teams.................................................... 36

2008 Rushes of 20+ YardsTeam Rushes of 20+ Yards1) N.Y. Giants ............................................... 152) Minnesota ................................................ 123t) Atlanta ..................................................... 113t) Washington ............................................. 11

2008 Touchdowns on Plays of 20+ YardsTeam TDs of 20+ Yards1) Minnesota ................................................ 112) Dallas ....................................................... 10

CONTROLLING THE CLOCK The Vikings currently rank 7th in the NFL in time of possession, as they have controlled the clock for an average of 31 minutes and 54 sec-onds through the fi rst 9 games. The Vikings second half TOP of 16 minutes and 45 seconds ranks as the 6th best in the league.

RACKING UP YARDS After ranking 15th in the league through the fi rst 4 games of the sea-son with 337.8 scrimmage yards per game, the Vikings have averaged 376.8 scrimmage yards per game over the last 5 contests. The team’s 376.8 average during that time ranks tied 5th in the NFL. Scrimmage Yards Weeks 5-10Team Scrimmage Yards Per Game1) New Orleans........................................ 421.82) Houston ............................................... 415.83) Arizona ................................................ 404.84) Atlanta ................................................. 386.65) Minnesota ........................................... 376.8


GUS FREROTTE NOTES

IN GUS WE TRUST QB Gus Frerotte currently ranks 10th in the NFL with an average of 231.3 gross passing yards per game. Frerotte has completed 129-of-226 passes (57.1%) for 1,619 yards and 10 touchdowns in his 6 starts. In Week 9 against Houston, Frerotte threw 3 touchdowns for the fi rst time since December 2, 2007, when he threw 3 for the St. Louis Rams against Atlanta. His 3-touchdown performance vs. the Texans was his 10th career game of at least 3 touch-

down passes.

2008 Passing Yards Per GamePlayer Yards Yards Per Game1) Drew Brees, NO ........................ 2,985 .......................331.72) Kurt Warner, ARI ....................... 2,431 .......................303.73) Jay Cutler, DEN ......................... 2,616 .......................290.74) Donovan McNabb, PHI.............. 2,372 .......................263.6 5) Philip Rivers, SD ....................... 2,354 .......................261.66) Matt Schaub, HOU .................... 1,762 .......................251.77) Peyton Manning, IND ................ 2,248 .......................249.88) Chad Pennington, MIA .............. 2,200 .......................244.49) Aaron Rodgers, GB ................... 2,124 .......................236.010) Gus Frerotte, MIN .................. 1,619 .......................231.3

THROWING IT DEEP During Frerotte’s 7 starts, the Vikings have completed 14 passes of 25+ yards after having zero through the fi rst 2 games. Only Drew Brees (20) and Jay Cutler (15) have thrown more 25+ yard passes than Frerotte since he took over in Week 3. Frerotte has thrown 7 TDs of 20+ yards, which is tied for 1st in the league. Frerotte’s yards per completion average of 12.55 is the 6th highest in the league, and his 86-yard TD pass to WR Bernard Berrian ranks as the 5th-longest pass in 2008.

Completions of 25+ YardsPlayer Completions of 25+ Yards1) Drew Brees, NO ............................................. 202) Jay Cutler, DEN .............................................. 183t) Gus Frerotte, MIN ........................................ 143t) Donovan McNabb, PHI; Matt Schaub, HOU . 14

Touchdown Passes of 20+ YardsPlayer TDs of 20+ Yards1t) Gus Frerotte, MIN .......................................... 71t) Drew Brees, NO .............................................. 71t) Tony Romo, DAL ............................................. 71t) Matt Ryan, ATL ................................................ 7

LEADING THE CHARGE Since Frerotte took over in Week 3, the Vikings have averaged 79.0 more gross passing yards and 8.1 more points a game. Over his 7 weeks since stepping into the starting role in Week 3, Frerotte’s 1,619 passing yards ranks 9th in the NFL. His 10 passing TDs ranks tied for 8th, and his 14 passes of 25+ yards ranks tied for 3rd during that time. His 86-yard TD pass to WR Bernard Berrian ranks as the the 5th-longest pass in 2008.

Without Frerotte2 Games: 154.0 passing yards per game, 17 points per game. Record: 0-2

With Frerotte7 Games: 233.0 passing yards per game, 25.1 points per gameRecord: 5-2

The Vikings win over Detroit (10/12) was Frerotte’s 40th career vic-tory. He is only the 73rd QB in NFL history to win 40+ games. He cur-rently has 42 career wins and is now 7-2 as a Vikings starter, dating back to his fi rst stint with the team in 2003, when he won twice.

Frerotte holds the highest passer rating in Vikings history with his 157.2 rating against the 49ers in 2003. Vikings Single-Game Passer RatingPlayer/Game Rating1) Gus Frerotte, vs. San Francisco, 9/28/03 ............................157.22) Warren Moon, vs. New Orleans, 11/19/95...............................152.9

CAREER WIN NO. 40

BALANCED ATTACK While the Vikings have just 175 more net yards through the fi rst 9 games in 2008 compared to the fi rst 9 games in 2007, the team’s offen-sive output is much more balanced from a year ago. In 2008, the Vikings have 430 more net passing yards than they did after 9 games in 2007.

Net Passing Yards Through 9 Games2007; 1,373 Net Passing Yards2008; 1,803 Net Passing Yards

At this point last year, the Vikings leading passer had 600 gross pass-ing yards compared to Frerotte’s 1,619 yards this season. The Vikings leading receiver through 9 games in 2008 is WR Ber-nard Berrian with 621 yards. In 2007, the Vikings leading receiver after 9 games was Bobby Wade, who had 313 yards.

TARGET PRACTICE Over the past 7 weeks, Frerotte has found a favorite target in WR Bernard Berrian, who has caught a touchdown 4 of the past 5 games and has 3 100-yard games on the season. Berrian has 6 of Frerotte’s 10 longest completions in 2008.

Vikings Longest Receptions In 20081) 86t ................. Bernard Berrian, vs. Detroit (10/12)2) 55 .................. Bernard Berrian, vs. Houston (11/2)3) 49t ................. Bernard Berrian, vs. Houston (11/2)4) 48 .................. Bernard Berrian, vs. Carolina (9/21)5) 47t ................. Chester Taylor, vs. Green Bay (11/9)6) 46 .................. Bobby Wade, vs. Detroit (10/12)7) 36 .................. Bernard Berrian, at New Orleans (10/6)8t) 34t ................ Visanthe Shiancoe, vs. Carolina (9/21)8t) 34 ................. Bernard Berrian, at Chicago (10/19)8t) 34 ................. Jim Kleinsasser, vs. Detroit (10/12)

HIGHEST PASSER RATING

FREROTTE 7-2 AS VIKINGS STARTER Frerotte is only one of 4 Vikings quarterbacks to begin 3-0 as a Vi-kings starter and is now 7-2 as a Vikings starter, dating back to his 1st stint with the team in 2003, when he won twice. Vikings Quarterbacks To Start 3-0Player/Season Consecutive Starting Wins 1) Daunte Culpepper, 2000 ................................................................72) Jeff George, 1999 ...........................................................................53) Bob Lee, 1970-71 ...........................................................................44) Gus Frerotte, 2003, 2008 ..............................................................3

* Frerotte is also tied for the most passing TDs in his 1st start with 4.

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


ADRIAN PETERSON NOTES

RUSHING TO THE TOP RB Adrian Peterson currently leads the league with 1,015 rushing yards through the fi rst 9 games of the season. Peterson’s av-erage of 112.8 yards per game also leads the league. His 7 rushing touchdowns ranks tied for 6th in the NFL Peterson has 25 rushes of 10+ yards, which is also fi rst in the league.

2008 NFL Rushing LeadersPlayer Rushing Yards1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ........................ 1,0152) Clinton Portis, WAS ................................ 995

2008 NFL RushingYards Per GamePlayer Avg. Yards Per Game1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ........................ 112.82) Clinton Portis, WAS ............................. 110.6

2008 Rushing TouchdownsPlayer Rushing TDs1) LenDale White, TEN ................................. 112t) Ronnie Brown, MIA.................................... 92t) Brandon Jacobs, NYG............................... 92t) Maurice Jones-Drew, JAC ......................... 95) Thomas Jones, NYG .................................. 86t) Adrian Peterson, MIN .............................. 76t) Three other players ................................... 7

The Vikings are a combined 13-5 when one of their current running backs rushes for 100 yards.

Adrian Peterson - 12 games - 7-5 record296..................vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 W224..................at Chicago, 10/14/07 W192..................vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 W160..................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 L139..................vs. Houston, 11/2/08 W121..................at Chicago, 10/19/08 L116 ..................vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 W112 ..................vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07 L111 ..................vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 W103..................at Green Bay, 9/8/08 L103..................vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 W102..................at Kansas City, 9/23/07 L

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

WINNING ON THE GROUND

CROSSING 2,000 In Week 7 at Chicago, RB Adrian Peterson became the 16th Vi-kings player to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a career. He moved into 15th place all-time, surpassing Clinton Jones career total of 2,008 and currently has 2,338 yards. Peterson set a new team record for fewest games needed to reach 2,000 yards (21), breaking Chester Taylor’s mark of 29. His 2,000 yards in 21 games ranks tied for 3rd in NFL history for fewest games needed to reach that mark. Eric Dickerson holds the NFL record of 18.

Games Needed To Reach 2,000 Rushing YardsPlayer Games1) Eric Dickerson, 1983-84 .............182) Earl Campbell, 1978-79..............203t) Adrian Peterson, 2007-08 .......213t) Ottis Anderson, 1979-80............213t) George Rogers, 1981-82...........213t) Jim Brown, 1957-58 ..................21

Since entering the league last year, Peterson has rushed for 2,338 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns; both categories rank #1 in the NFL over the past 2 years. Peterson’s career average of 102.4 rushing yards per game in his 23 NFL contests ranks as the highest in the NFL from 2007-08. Only one other player in NFL history with 2,000+ yards has averaged 100+ yards a game for his career (Jim Brown - 104.3 avg./118 career games).

2007-2008 NFL Rushing Yards Per GamePlayer Yards Per Game1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ........................ 102.42) Brandon Jacobs, NYG........................... 90.8

2007-2008 NFL Rushing YardsPlayer Yards1) Adrian Peterson, MIN (23 games) .............. 2,3562) Clinton Portis, WAS (25 games) .................... 2,257

2007-2008 NFL Rushing TouchdownsPlayer Touchdowns1t) Adrian Peterson, MIN ............................ 191t) LaDainian Tomlinson, SD ........................ 19

This year Peterson became the fi rst Vikings RB in team history to break the 100-yard plateau in the opening 2 games of the season. In Week One, he also became only the 2nd RB in Vikings history to rush for 100+ yards in consecutive openers- vs. Atlanta in 2007 and at Green Bay in 2008, joining Robert Smith.

Peterson already ranks 3rd in Vikings annals for career 100-yard rushing performances with 12 in just 23 career games.

Vikings Career 100-Yard Rushing Performances1) Robert Smith ............ 292) Chuck Foreman ........ 173) Adrian Peterson ...... 12

Peterson is one game away from tying the team record for consecutive 100-yard rushing performances. Peterson has 4 straight games with 100 yards and the record, held by Robert Smith, is 5.

Peterson’s 100-Yard Rushing Performancesvs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 ................................. 103at Kansas City, 9/23/07 ......................... 102vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07 ..........................112at Chicago, 10/14/07 ............................ 224vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 ......................... 296vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 ................................116at Green Bay, 9/8/08 ............................. 103vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 ....................... 160vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 ..............................111at Chicago, 10/18/08 ............................ 121vs. Houston, 11/2/08 ............................. 139vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 ......................... 192

Single Season 100-Yard Rushing Games - Vikings1) Robert Smith, 2000 .............................. 82t) Adrian Peterson, 2007 ...................... 62t) Adrian Peterson, 2008 ...................... 62t) Robert Smith, 1997 ............................. 6

LEAGUE LEADER

STARTING STRONG

REACHING 100


VIKINGS OFFENSIVE TEAM NOTES

FOLLOWING ROUTE 76 Since joining the Vikings in 2006, peren-nial All-Pro LG Steve Hutchinson has proven his worth. In 41 games with the Vikings he has blocked for a 100-yard rusher 19 times (Adrian Peterson-12, Chester Taylor-6, Artose Pinner-1). Hutchinson has now blocked for a 100-yard rusher 50 times in his career and has made room for 3 games with a runner over 200 yards. He has had a 1,000-yard rusher behind him in each of his 8 NFL seasons, including

this season as Peterson currently has 1,015 rushing yards on the year. Hutchinson has appeared in 5 Pro Bowls during his 8 accrued seasons in the NFL.

BERRI NICE WR Bernard Berrian currently ranks 2nd among receivers with at least 20 catches with a 20.7 yards-per-catch average. He has hauled in 30 receptions for 621 yards and 4 touchdowns on the season. His 621 yards ranks as the 9th most in the league, and his 86-yard TD catch vs. Detroit (10/12) is the 5th longest in the NFL in 2008. Berrian’s 9 catches of 25+ yards ranks 2nd in the NFL. After having just 3 catches for 38 yards

through the fi rst 2 games, Berrian has caught 27 passes for 583 yards and 4 TDs over the last 6 contests. He has 4 of the Vikings 5 longest receptions of the season and has led the Vikings in receiving yards 6 times in 8 games. This season, Berrian put up his two highest single-game receiving yardage days of his career - 110 at New Orleans and 131 vs. Detroit. Prior to joining the Vikings, Berrian had 4 games with 100+ yards and in just seven games with Minnesota, Berrian has 3.

Yards Per Catch Average Among Receivers With 20+ ReceptionsPlayer Rec. Yards Average1) Devery Henderson, NO .......... 20 ..................532 .................26.62) Bernard Berrian, MIN ........... 30 ..................621 .................20.73) Calvin Johnson, DET .............. 39 ..................774 .................19.8

Receptions of 25+ Yards Player Rec. of 25+1t) Greg Jennings, GB .........................................101t) Calvin Johnson, DET ......................................103t) Bernard Berrian, MIN .....................................93t) Lee Evans, BUF ...............................................9

Berrian’s 100-Yard Receiving Games1) 131 ....................................vs. Detroit, 10/12/082) 110...............................at New Orleans, 10/6/083) 108 .......................................vs. Seattle, 10/1/064) 105 ..................................... vs. Seattle, 1/14/07*5t) 104 .................................. vs. Houston, 11/2/085t) 104 ........................... at New England, 11/26/067) 102 .......................................at Seattle, 11/18/07

SHIANCOE RANKS 2ND TE Visanthe Shiancoe ranks 2nd among tight ends in the NFL with 4 touchdown receptions. Only Antonio Gates (5) has more. Shiancoe has 4 of the Vikings 10 receiving touchdowns on the sea-son. He currently ranks 4th on the squad with 21 receptions for 252 yards in the fi rst 9 games. In Week Two, Shiancoe caught a 34-yard TD pass from QB Gus Frerotte. At New Orleans (10/6) Shiancoe caught his sec-ond TD of 2008 on a pass from RB Chester Taylor. At Chicago, Shian-coe caught a 24-yard TD and vs. Houston (11/2) he caught his 4th TD, a 25-yard strike from Frerotte. Shiancoe now has 8 career touchdowns, 5 of which have come with the Vikings.

Receiving Touchdowns Among NFL Tight EndsPlayer TDs1t) Antonio Gates, SD ..................................... 51t) Tony Gonzalez, KC .................................... 52) Visanthe Shiancoe, MIN ........................... 4

WADE LEADS TEAM WR Bobby Wade currently leads the Vikings with 36 receptions. Wade has tallied 387 receiving yards for an average of 10.8 yards per catch. He set a career high for receptions with 7 at Tennessee (9/28) only to break it with 8 at New Orleans (10/6) a week later. Last season Wade led the Vikings and set personal career highs with 54 receptions for 647 yards and 3 scores. He is currently on pace to break his career high of 54 catches. Wade now has 90 receptions in a season and a half with the Vikings after having 101 total catches in the 4 previous years with Chicago and Tennessee.

Bobby Wade’s Year-by-Year ReceivingYear Receptions2003 (Chicago) ............................................. 122004 (Chicago) ............................................. 422005 (Chicago/Tennessee)........................... 142006 (Tennessee) ......................................... 332007 (Minnesota).......................................... 542008 (Minnesota).......................................... 33

RB Adrian Peterson set a new team record vs. Houston (11/2) for the most rushing yards gained in his fi rst 2 seasons on the team. His 139 yards rushing on the day gave him a career total of 2,164, which moved him past RB Chester Taylor’s 2,060 from (2006-07).

Most Rushing Yards In First Two SeasonsPlayer Yards1) Adrian Peterson (2007-08) ...................... 2,3382) Chester Taylor (2006-07) ........................... 2,0603) Michael Bennett (2001-02) ........................ 1,978

REACHING 100

RB Chester Taylor leads all NFL running backs with 16 catches on 3rd downs in 2008. Taylor’s 16 receptions on 3rd down ranks tied for 6th among all players. He ranks 3rd on the Vikings roster with 25 catches for 245 yards and 1 touchdown and has added 211 yards and 1 TD on the ground on 56 carries (3.8 avg.) Taylor needs 1 touchdown to surpass 100 career points as a Viking.

2008 NFL Most Receptions on 3rd Down - Running BacksPlayer Yards1) Chester Taylor, MIN ...................................... 162) Jerious Norwood, ATL .................................... 133) Santonio Holmes, PIT .................................... 12

TAYLOR CLUTCH ON 3RD DOWN

RICE RETURNS After seeing limited action through the bye week, WR Sidney Rice caught his 2nd TD of the year vs. Houston (11/2) on an 8-yard grab from QB Gus Frerotte. Last week vs. Green Bay (11/9), Rice had a 3-yard TD reception. It was his 3rd touchdown on the year and his 7th in his short career.

BERRIAN BURSTS ON THE SCENE WR Bernard Berrian has 3 games of 100+ receiving yards through 9 weeks in 2008. The Vikings record for most 100+ yard games in a season is 5, held by WRs John Gilliam and Anthony Carter. WR Randy Moss is 3rd all-time with 4 games of 100+ yards.


VIKINGS DEFENSE POSITION-BY-POSITION

VIKINGS DEFENSIVE LINE The Vikings defensive line contains 3 Pro Bowlers in defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams and newcomer DE Jared Allen. Together Kevin and Pat, along with defensive ends Ray Edwards and Kenechi Udeze (on reserve/non-football illness list in 2008) and now Allen, have formed the toughest defensive line in the NFL against the run for the past two-plus years. In 2007, the team allowed an aver-age of 74.1 yards per game on the ground, and only 3 teams - Dallas, Washington and Denver - gained 100 yards rushing, while the longest in-dividual rush was for 30 yards. The previous season the Vikings allowed just 985 rushing yards (61.6 per game), which ranked 2nd since the 1969 AFL-NFL merger to only the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, who gave up only 970 rushing yards during their Super Bowl Championship season. Kevin has played in 3Pro Bowls while Pat has played in the past 2. In one of the biggest 2008 offseason moves in the NFL, Allen joined the Vikings via a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. Having led the NFL in sacks with 15.5 in 2007 despite missing 2 games, Allen earned his fi rst Pro Bowl and All-Pro Honors that season. His 51.0 sacks lead the league since Allen entered the NFL in 2004. Filling out the rest of the line is Edwards, who tied for the team lead in sacks in ‘07 with 5.0, as well as defensive tackles Fred Evans and Ellis Wyms and defensive ends Otis Grigsby and Brian Robison. Wyms joined the Vikings via free agency during the 2008 offseason and Douzable was drafted by the team in the 5th round of the 2008 draft (152 overall). Robison earned all-rookie honors in 2007 as he ranked 3rd among NFL rookies with 4.5 sacks.

VIKINGS LINEBACKERS The Vikings were dealt a signifi cant blow in Week 4 when they lost 2007 Team Defensive MVP and 2008 defensive captain E.J. Henderson for the season due to injury. The middle linebacker, Henderson had led the Vikings in tackles in each of the past two seasons with 155 and 142 tackles respectively. Henderson also has recorded 8.5 of his 10.5 sacks over the past two seasons as well as scoring his lone career touchdown on a 45-yard interception return in 2006. Shortly after losing Henderson, LB David Herron, second-year man out of Michigan State, was also injured. With a depleted lineback-ing corps, the Vikings signed former LB Napoleon Harris, who led the Chiefs in tackles in 2007 but was released earlier this season. Flanking Harris are LBs Ben Leber and Chad Greenway. Leber, a 7-year veteran out of Kansas State, was acquired by the Vikings from San Diego in 2006. He has 3 times been a starter on the NFL’s number-one rated rush defense with San Diego in 2005 and Minnesota in 2006 and 2007. Leber started 10 games in 2007 and tied for the team lead with 5.0 sacks. Greenway is in his 2nd season at linebacker after missing all of his rookie season with a knee injury. He was a fi rst round selection (17th overall) of the Vikings in 2006 after an impressive college campaign where he was named an All-American his senior year. In his fi rst year starting for the Vikings in 2007 Greenway showed his playmaking abili-ties as he led the team in takeaways with 6 (4 FR, 2 INT) and was second on the team with 130 tackles. His 4 fumble recoveries tied him for the NFL lead. Greenway also returned an interception for a touchdown off of eventual Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning. Also joining the Vikings in Week Seven was LB Dontarrious Thom-as, who was originally drafted by the Vikings in the second round (#48) of the 2004 NFL Draft. Thomas played in 59 career games with 10 starts for Minnesota during his fi rst stint and fi nished with 145 tackles (96 solo), 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He also was a mainstay on special teams, collecting 46 special teams stops. Former Carolina Panther Vinny Ciurciu, and rookie Erin Hender-son, brother of E.J. and a Maryland product, round out the linebacking unit. LB Heath Farwell, who led the team in special teams tackles in both 2006 and 2007 with 25 and 32 respectively, was lost for the 2008 season with a torn ACL in the fi rst preseason game.

VIKINGS DEFENSIVE BACKS The Vikings return 3 of 4 starters in the secondary for 2008 with CB Cedric Griffi n, S Darren Sharper, and CB Antoine Winfi eld. Sharper, the 12-year veteran, is the leader in the secondary and the owner of several impressive numbers. The 4-time Pro Bowl starter has 53 career interceptions (17 with the Vikings), the most by any active player in the NFL. He also is tied for 5th in NFL history with 8 career interception return touchdowns. Winfi eld, another veteran, has played nine seasons in the NFL. A fi rst round pick (23rd overall) by Buffalo in the 1999 NFL draft, Winfi eld had gone on to record 808 career tackles and 19 interceptions. Winfi eld is still playing some of his best football, notching touchdowns off of inter-ceptions in each of the last 2 seasons. The former University of Texas star Griffi n enters his third year with the Vikings after being drafted by the team in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Griffi n scored the fi rst touchdown of his NFL career last year in Dallas when he received a lateral from teammate LB Ben Leber off of a fumble and took it 28 yards for a score. Joining the 3 starters is 2008 free agent pickup S Madieu Williams, who returned to the playing fi eld in Week Nine after missing the fi rst 7 games with a neck injury. Williams adds another veteran body in the defensive backfi eld having been a 3-year starter (missed his sophomore season due to injury) for Cincinnati. With Williams sidelined, the Vikings fi rst selection in the 2008 NFL Draft (2nd round, 43rd overall) S Tyrell Johnson gained some impor-tant and meaningful reps at the safety position. Johnson was named the 2007 Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at Arkansas State. Adding depth to the secondary is CB Marcus McCauley, S Eric Frampton, CB Benny Sapp and rookie S Husain Abdullah.

POSITION-BY-POSITION BREAKDOWNDefensive Line (9) Defensive BacksJared Allen (DE) * Husain Abdullah (S)Ray Edwards (DE) * Eric Frampton (S)Fred Evans (DT) Charles Gordon (CB)Otis Grigsby (DE) Cedric Griffi n (CB) *Letroy Guion (DT) Tyrell Johnson (S)Brian Robison (DE) Marcus McCauley (CB)Kevin Williams (DT) * Benny Sapp (CB)Pat Williams (DT) * Darren Sharper (S) *Ellis Wyms (DT) Madieu Williams (S) * Antoine Winfi eld (CB) *Linebackers (7)Vinny CiurciuChad Greenway *Napoleon Harris *Erin HendersonDavid HerronBen Leber *Dontarrious Thomas * Denotes starter

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NOWHERE TO RUN Under Head Coach Brad Childress, the Vikings have allowed only two 100-yard individual rushing performances in the past 41 games. Only St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson (12/31/06) and Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant (9/8/08) have reached the century mark during that time with 142 and 119 yards respectively. Over the past 3 seasons (2006-08), the Vikings have given up a total of 2,801 rushing yards, which leads the league during that time. Oppo-nents are averaging just 68.3 rushing yards per game from 2006-08. The Vikings ranked #1 against the rush in both 2006 and 2007 and are currently ranked 3rd in 2008, having given up 631 yards through 9 games (70.1 avg.).

Opponents Rushing Yards 2006-2008Team Yards Allowed1) Minnesota ...........................................2,8012) Baltimore .............................................3,071

Opponents Average Rushing Yards Per Game 2006-2008Team Avg. Yds/Game1) Minnesota Vikings ...............................68.32) Baltimore Ravens ..................................74.93) Pittsburgh Steelers ................................84.7

Opponents Average Rushing Yards Per GameSeason Avg. Yds/Game(Rank)2006...................................................61.6 (1st)2007...................................................74.1 (1st)2008.................................................. 70.1 (3rd)

Opponents Average Rushing Yards Per CarrySeason Avg. Yds/Carry (Rank)2006.....................................................2.8 (1st)2007................................................... 3.1 (2nd)2008.................................................... 3.1 (4th)

Opponents Rushes For Negative Yards (No Kneeldowns)Season Negative Rushes (Rank) Yards Lost (Rank)2006......................................................63 (1st) .................. -151 (1st)2007......................................................62 (1st) .................. -139 (1st) 2008................................................... 22 (12th) .................. -53 (24th)

VIKINGS DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES

ALLEN TERRORIZES QUARTERBACKS Vikings newly-acquired DE Jared Allen, who fi nished as the 2007 NFL sack leader with 15.5 sacks, currently ranks fi rst on the team with 8.0 sacks and 30 QB hurries. His 8.0 sacks also ranks tied for 7th among all players. Allen notched his 1st sack as a Viking in Week Two vs. Indianapolis when he caught QB Peyton Manning for a 5-yard loss. It was Allen’s 1st sack of Manning. Since entering the NFL in 2004, Allen’s

51.0 sacks rank 1st.

NFL Sack Leaders from 2004-2008Player Sacks1) Jared Allen ............................................51.02) Jason Taylor ...........................................47.0

2008 NFL Sacks1) Joey Porter, MIA .................................... 12.02t) John Abraham, ATL .............................. 11.02t) James Harrison, PIT ............................. 11.04) DeMarcus Ware, DAL ............................ 10.05) Lamar Woodley, PIT ................................ 9.56) Justin Tuck, NYG..................................... 8.57t) Jared Allen, MIN ................................... 8.07t) Mario Williams, HOU .............................. 8.09t) Kevin Williams, MIN ............................. 7.0

SAFETY IN NUMBERS DE Jared Allen has 2 safeties on the season, which ties the NFL record for the most in a single season. Allen notched his fi rst safety of the year on Lions QB Dan Orlovsky in Week 6 and his 2nd on Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in Week 10. Allen’s 2 safeties also ties a team record held by Alan Page, who notched 2 in 1971.

NFL Single Season SafetiesPlayer Safeties1t) Jared Allen, MIN, 2008 ............21t) Bryant Young, SF, 1996 .............21t) Rod Stephens, SEA, 1993 ........21t) Burt Grossman, SD, 1992 .........21t) Brian Jordan, ATL, 1991 ............21t) Tim Harris, GB, 1988 .................21t) Don Blackmon, NE, 1985 ..........21t) Doug English, DET, 1983 ..........21t) James Young, HOU, 1977 .........21t) Benny Barnes, DAL, 1973 .........21t) Fred Dryer, LA, 1973 .................21t) Alan Page, MIN, 1971 ..............21t) Ron McDole, BUF, 1964 ............21t) Roger Brown, DET, 1962...........21t) Tom Nash, GB, 1932 .................2

Vikings Single Season SafetiesPlayer Safeties1t) Jared Allen, 2008 .....................21t) Alan Page, 1971 ........................2

* The two safeties vs. Green Bay (11/9) ties a team record for the most in a game. The last time there were 2 safeties in an NFL game was Buffalo vs. Houston, 11/16/03.

Most Safeties In a Single Game - Vikings1t) 2 vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 - Jared Allen sack; Penalty-Intentional Grounding1t) 2 vs. Atlanta, 10/5/03 - Two penalties-Intentional Grounding and Holding In End Zone

* The Vikings now have 3 safeties in 2008, which ties a team record for the most in a single season.

Most Safeties In a Single Season - Vikings1t) 3 in 20081t) 3 in 19811t) 3 in 1965

LIMITING OFFENSIVE OUTPUT The Vikings currently rank 8th in the NFL in offensive points allowed with 152 through 9 games (16.9 avg.). The Vikings have only given up 8 passing touchdowns on the season, which ranks 2nd in the NFC and 5th in the NFL.

2008 Offensive Points Allowed - NFLTeam Points Allowed1) Carolina .................................................. 1122) Tennessee .............................................. 1173t) Baltimore ...............................................1293t) Pittsburgh ..............................................1295) N.Y. Giants .............................................1386) Tampa Bay .............................................1407) Washington ............................................1478) Minnesota ..............................................152

2008 Passing Touchdowns Allowed - NFCTeam Passing TDs Allowed1) Carolina ......................................................72) Minnesota ..................................................8


STACK OF SACKS After a slow start with only 2.0 sacks during the fi rst two weeks of the 2008 season, the Vikings have notched 23.0 over the past 7 games and currently rank 6th in the NFL with 25.0 sacks. Over the past 2 years, the Vikings 63 sacks ranks tied for 7th. DE Jared Allen leads the way with 8.0 sacks on the year, which ranks tied for 7th in the NFL and already surpasses the Vikings indi-vidual highs of 5.0 in 2007. DT Kevin Williams ranks 2nd on the team with 7.0 sacks. Williams exploded for 4.0 sacks against Detroit (10/12); that ranks as tied for the most in a single game in 2008. His 7.0 sacks leads all defensive tackles, and his 41.0 career sacks since entering the league in 2003 ranks tied for 10th all-time in Vikings history. 2008 Sacks By Defensive Tackles - NFLPlayer Sacks1) Kevin Williams, MIN .............................. 7.02) Albert Haynesworth, TEN ........................ 6.0

Most Sacks In A Single Game - Vikings1) Randy Holloway, vs. Atlanta, 9/16/84 .............. 5.02t) Kevin Williams, vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 .......... 4.02t) 8 other players................................................ 4.0

Most Career Quarterback Sacks - Vikings1) Carl Eller, 1964-78............................... 130.02) Jim Marshall, 1961-79 ......................... 127.03) John Randle, 1990-00 ......................... 114.04) Alan Page, 1967-78 ............................. 108.55) Chris Doleman, 1985-93, ‘99................. 96.56) Doug Martin, 1980-89............................ 60.57) Henry THomas, 1987-94 ....................... 56.08) Keith Millard, 1985-91 ........................... 53.09) Mark Mullaney, 1975-87 ........................ 41.510t) Kevin Williams, 2003-08 ................... 41.010t) Lance Johnstone, 2001-05 ................. 41.0

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

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

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

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

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

WILLIAMS WRITES HISTORY


STOPPING THE BIG PLAY The Vikings defense currently ranks tied for 6th in the NFL in giv-ing up touchdowns on plays of 10+ yards. Minnesota has only given up 6 TDs on plays of 10 or more yards. Minnesota’s defense ranks #1 in the league in opponents’ runs of 10+ yards with 9 through 9 games. The Vikings have not given up a rushing TD of more than 10 yards.

2008 Opponents Touchdowns of 10+ YardsTeam Opponents Big Play TDs1) Carolina ...................................................... 32) Indianapolis ................................................ 43t) N.Y. Jets .................................................... 53t) Pittsburgh .................................................. 53t) Tennessee ................................................. 56t) Minnesota ................................................ 66t) Jacksonville ............................................... 66t) Miami ......................................................... 6

2008 Opponents Rushes of 10+ YardsTeam Opponents Big Runs1) Minnesota .................................................. 92) Pittsburgh ................................................. 103) Baltimore .................................................. 12

CUTTING DRIVES SHORT Through 9 games the Vikings defense ranks #1 in the NFL in opponents 10+ play drives, as they have only given up 7 drives of 10 plays or longer in 112 opponent possessions. The Vikings have allowed 31 points on those 7 drives of 10+ plays, which also ranks tied as the lowest in the NFL.

2008 Opponents 10-Play DrivesTeam Opponents 10-Play Drives1) Minnesota .................................................. 72) Carolina ...................................................... 93t) Baltimore ................................................. 113t) Philadelphia ............................................. 11

2008 Opponents 10-Play Drive PointsTeam Opponents 10-Play Drive Points1t) Minnesota ................................................ 311t) Carolina ................................................... 313) Baltimore .................................................. 39

WILLIAMS RANKS 4TH AMONG VIKINGS DTS DT Kevin Williams’ 41.0 career sacks puts him in 4th place among defensive tackles in club history for the fi rst 6 seasons and 7th among all Vikings for the fi rst 6 seasons.

Most QB Sacks Among DTs First 6 Seasons - VikingsPlayer Sacks1) John Randle, 1990-95 ........................... 58.52) Alan Page, 1967-72 ............................... 54.03) Keith Millard, 1985-90 ........................... 53.04) Kevin Williams, 2003-08 ...................... 41.0

Most QB Sacks First 6 Seasons - VikingsPlayer Sacks1) John Randle, 1990-95 ........................... 58.52) Chris Doleman, 1985-90 ....................... 54.53) Alan Page, 1967-72 ............................... 54.04) Keith Millard, 1985-90 ........................... 53.05) Jim Marshall, 1961-66 ........................... 51.56) Carl Eller, 1964-69................................. 45.07) Kevin Williams, 2003-08 ...................... 41.0


FUMBLES LEAD TO SCORES With CB Antoine Winfi eld’s fumble recovery for a TD in Week 3, the Vikings scored their 46th TD off a fumble recovery since the 1970 NFL merger. That total ranks tied for 1st during that time span.

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

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

Fumble Recoveries for a Touchdown 2006-2008 - NFLTeam FR for TD1t) Minnesota Vikings ................................... 61t) San Diego Chargers .................................. 63t) Chicago Bears ........................................... 53t) Houston Texans ......................................... 5

SHARPER IMAGE S Darren Sharper is currently tied for the Vikings team record for the most interception returns for a touchdown with 3. As a Viking, Sharper has notched 17 INTs. He now has 1,024 career return yards, which ranks 8th in NFL history. Sharper currently leads all active 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 ................................ 52

Combined Takeaways By Active NFL Players1) Darren Sharper ................. 58 (53 INTs, 5 FRs)2) Ty Law ................................ 57 (52 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

The Vikings lost a key playmaker on defense in Week Four when captain LB E.J. Henderson left the game with a toe injury that required sur-gery. Henderson left leading the team with 36 tackles (28 solo). He also had one of the team’s 8.0 sacks and one of the team’s 8 fumble recov-eries. Over the past 4 years (2004-2007) Hen-derson has led the team in tackles 3 times. In 2004 he led the squad with 125 stops. In 2006 his 142 tackles led the Vikings and last year his

155 stops were a career--high and led the team. He was named the team’s 2007 defensive MVP for his performance. The only year Hender-son didn’t lead the team in tackles was in 2005, when he ranked 2nd with 102.

MAN IN THE MIDDLE

GREENWAY TACKLES THE NFL Vikings LB Chad Greenway currently leads the team with 87 total tackles (63 solo) through the fi rst 9 games. He has led the team in tack-les in 5 games thus far. For his career (2007-08), Greenway has 145 solo tackles and 217 total stops through 25 games. In 2007, he ranked 2nd on the team with 130 total tackles (83 solo), tying for the team lead once and leading the squad in 3 games. Greenway also ranked tied for 1st in the NFL

with 4 fumble recoveries in 2007. In Week Three vs. Carolina, Greenway notched his fi rst NFL sack when he threw QB Jake Delhomme for a two-yard loss. He now has 3.0 sacks and 3 forced fumbles on the season.

JOHNSON STEPS UP Rookie S Tyrell Johnson, who started the Vikings fi rst 7 games due to a neck injury S Madieu Williams suffered in training camp, had a huge impact in the Vikings Week 5 win at New Orleans (10/6). Making his 5th consecutive start, Johnson recovered a fumble, notched an interception, made fi ve total tackles and collected a quarterback hurry. Johnson now has 29 total tackles (19 solo) on the season along with 4 passes defensed, an

INT, a fumble recovery and a QB hurry.


LEBER LEADS THE LEAGUE Vikings LB Ben Leber currently ranks tied for 1st in the NFL with 3 fumble recoveries on the season. Leber has 4 combined take-aways (3 FR, 1 INT) in 2008, which is a career high. Since joining the Vikings, Leber has ac-counted for 9 takeaways (6 FR, 3 INT). This season he also has 41 tackles (27 solo), .5 sack, 1 INT, 9 passes defensed and 7 QB hur-ries.

2008 Defensive Fumble RecoveriesPlayer Fumble Recoveries1t) Ben Leber, MIN ...............................................31t) Calvin Pace, NYJ .............................................31t) Antonio Smith, ARI ...........................................31t) Lamar Woodley, PIT .........................................35t) Antoine Winfi eld, MIN ....................................25t) 11 other players ................................................2

HARRIS REJOINS VIKINGS LB Napoleon Harris rejoined the Vikings in Week 7 of the 2008 season after spending the 2007 season as the leading tackler of the Kansas City Chiefs. In his return debut, Harris notched 6 tackles (3 solo) against the Chicago Bears. In 3 games he has 11 tackles, 1.0 sack and 1 QB hurry. Harris recorded a career-high 2.5 sacks and 3 interceptions during his last season with the Vikings in 2006. That year he ranked 3rd on the team with 96 tackles, the 3rd-highest total of his career. He also helped the defense hold opponents to 985 rushing yards on the year.



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

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TAKEAWAY ‘TOINE A ballhawker who hits with authority, Vi-kings CB Antoine Winfi eld frequently fi nds himself around the ball. He currently ranks tied for 5th in the NFL with 2 fumble recoveries. Winfi eld also has 2 interceptions on the season. In Week 9 vs. Houston, Winfi eld inter-cepted his 19th career pass. It was his 21st Vi-kings career takeaway (14 INTs, 7 FRs), which ranks tied for 6th most in team history among cornerbacks and 23rd overall.

Winfi eld also returned a blocked fi eld goal 59 yards for a Vi-kings touchdown against New Orleans (10/6), which was a fi rst in team history for a regular season game. He earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his effort. Winfi eld also has 3 forced fumbles to go with his 39 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 2 INT, 8 PD, 4 TFL, and 2 FR. Winfi eld has scored on 4 returns in his career, all coming since 2006 with the Vikings - 2 INT returns, one fumble recovery and one blocked fi eld goal return. He has scored a defensive touchdown for the Vikings in each of the past 3 seasons and has 3 of the Vikings 14 defen-sive TDs since 2006.

Career Takeaways By Vikings CornerbacksPlayer Takeaways Games1) Bobby Bryant 58 (51 INT, 7 FR) 1602) Ed Sharockman 46 (40 INT, 6 FR) 1413) Nate Wright 35 (31 INT, 4 FR) 1264) Carl Lee 34 (29 INT, 5 FR) 1695) John Turner 26 (22 INT, 4 FR) 1036t) Antoine Winfi led 21 (14 INT, 7 FR) 656t) Audray McMillian 21 (19 INT, 2 FR) 797t) Earsell Mackbee 20 (15 INT, 5 FR) 667t) Willie Teal 20 (15 INT, 5 FR) 81

The Vikings have notched 46 interceptions from 2006-2008, which ranks tied for 10th in the NFL during that time. Nine of those INTs have gone for touchdowns, a total that leads the league over the 2006-08 seasons. The team has scored 14 defensive touchdowns (9 INTs, 5 FRs) in the past 41 games, and that also leads the league over the 2006-08 seasons.

NFL Defensive Touchdowns (2006-08)Minnesota Vikings ................ 14 (9 INTs, 5 FRs)Green Bay Packers ................ 13 (9 INTs, 4 FRs)

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

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WILLIAMS INTERCEPTS FIRST PASS AS VIKING S Madieu Williams, who missed the fi rst 7 games of the season due to injury, returned in Week 9 against the Houston Texans and showed exactly why the Vikings pursued him as a free agent during the 2008 offseason. Wil-liams notched his 1st interception as a Viking and fi nished with 9 tackles on the day, 8 solo. For Williams, it was his 10th career INT. He became only the 8th player in team history to intercept a pass in his 1st game as a Vi-

king, joining fellow S Darren Sharper in accomplishing the feat. “I thought he looked pretty good,” Head Coach Brad Childress said. “I thought he probably mentally was going to feel a little rust...A perfect game has never been played, so he will have some things that he will want to shore up, but I thought he did decent for his fi rst time out and 60-odd snaps.”

Interception In 1st Game As A VikingPlayer YearMadieu Williams, S ................................. 2008Darren Sharper, S ................................... 2005Willie Offord, S ......................................... 2002Wymon Henderson, CB ............................ 1987Clancy Osborne, LB ................................. 1961Dick Grecni, LB......................................... 1961Jack Morris, CB ........................................ 1961Charlie Summer, CB ................................. 1961

GRIFFIN RANKS SECOND CB Cedric Griffi n currently ranks 2nd on the team with 60 total tackles, 47 of which are solo stops. Griffi n also has 1 pass defensed, 2 tackles for a loss, and 2 forced fumbles.

PREVENTING BIG PASSING TDS The Vikings have allowed only 2 passing touchdowns of 20+ yards on the season. That ranks tied as the 5th lowest in the NFL.

2008 Opponents Passing TDs of 20+ YardsTeam 20+ Yard Passing TDs1t) Indianapolis ............................................... 01t) Tennessee ................................................. 03t) Dallas ........................................................ 13t) N.Y. Jets .................................................... 15t) Minnesota ................................................ 25t) Buffalo ....................................................... 25t) Chicago ..................................................... 25t) Jacksonville ............................................... 25t) New England ............................................. 25t) Washington ............................................... 2


Under Head Coach Brad Childress, the Vikings have scored 18 times on returns (INT, FR, KR, PR and blocked FG), a number that ranks 3rd in the league from 2006-08. The Vikings have scored 14 times on de-fense, returning 9 interceptions and 5 fumble recoveries for touchdowns. The other 4 scores came on a kickoff return, a punt return, a blocked fi eld goal and an offensive fumble recovered for a TD.

NFL Returns/Defensive Touchdowns 2006-2008Team ................................... TDs1) Chicago .............................. 232) Green Bay .......................... 193) Minnesota .......................... 184) Arizona ............................... 155) Four teams ......................... 13

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

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VIKINGS DEFENSIVE/SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES

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

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

VIKINGS SPECIAL TEAMS The Vikings have one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history in Ryan Longwell, who currently ranks 21st all-time with 283 made fi eld goals. Longwell has played in 185 games and is 284-of-347 on fi eld goals (81.8%). He has scored 1,315 career points, which ranks 24th in NFL history. Longwell has been with the Vikings since 2006 after spending the previous nine seasons with the Green Bay Packers. He has kicked 4 of the Vikings 5 longest fi eld goals in team history - 55, 54, 53 and 53. P Chris Kluwe originally joined the Vikings as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2005 and has since blossomed into one of the best punt-ers in the NFL. In 2005, Kluwe earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Month honors, becoming the only Vikings rookie in team history to win a Player of the Month award. He enjoyed a record-setting season in 2007, as he set new team marks with 34 punts inside the 20 and boomed 29 punts of 50+ yards. He had career highs with a 44.7 gross average and a 37.0 net average. Kluwe had not had a punt blocked in his career prior to the Week Seven game at Chicago. His streak of 282 punts without a block is a team record. LS Cullen Loeffl er is in his 5th season with the Vikings after sign-ing as an undrafted rookie in 2004. He has played in 73 consecutive games and handled every special teams snap since joining the team, including the 3 longest fi eld goals in team history and 3 of the 5 longest game-winning fi eld goals (56, 55 and 48). He also has 15 special teams tackles through his 5 seasons.

Vikings 4th year P Chris Kluwe is currently ranked 3rd in the NFL with 23 punts of 50+ yards on the season. Kluwe also ranks 5th in the league with a gross punting average of 47.5 yards as he has punted 48 times for 2,279 yards. In Week 4 at Tennessee, Kluwe punted 6 times, all of which traveled over 50 yards (52, 50, 57, 57, 52, 56), setting a new Vikings record for the most 50-yard punts in a single game.

Kluwe’s 54.0-yard punting average on the day ranks as the 4th high-est in team history. Kluwe now owns 3 of the top 5 performances in Vikings history. In 2007 he broke a single game team record at Detroit (9/16) when he punted 4 times for 230 yards, a gross average of 57.5 yards per punt. Kluwe has 89 punts of 50+ yards for his career. Kluwe has also left opponents inside their own 20-yard line 18 times in 2008, which ranks tied for 3rd in the NFL. Leaving opponents inside the 20 is familiar territory for Kluwe, as he has done so 97 times since entering the league in 2005. That total ranks tied for 3rd dur-ing that time span. In 2007, Kluwe left opponents inside the 20-yard line 34 times, which ranked 3rd in the NFL and was a Vikings single-season record. 2008 Gross Punting AveragePlayer Gross Punting Average1) Donnie Jones, STL ...................................... 50.22) Shane Lechler, OAK .................................... 49.13) Mat McBriar, DAL ........................................ 49.04) Mike Scifres, SD .......................................... 48.35) Chris Kluwe, MIN ....................................... 47.5

2008 Punts of 50+ YardsPlayer 50+ Yard Punts1) Donnie Jones, STL ......................................... 292) Shane Lechler, OAK ....................................... 253) Chris Kluwe, MIN .......................................... 23

Punts Inside the 20-Yard Line - 2005-2008Player Punts Inside 201) Mike Scifres .................................................. 1072) Brian Moorman ............................................... 993t) Chris Kluwe ................................................. 973t) Craig Hentrich ............................................... 97

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

Most 50+ Yard Punts In A Single SeasonPlayer 50+Yard Punts1) Chris Kluwe, 2007......................................... 292) Chris Kluwe, 2008......................................... 233t) Chris Kluwe, 2006 ....................................... 223t) Mitch Berger, 2000 ........................................ 22

PINNING THEM DEEP


WHEN THE GAME IS ON THE LINE One of the most accurate kickers in the NFL since entering the league as an unheralded rookie free agent in 1997, K Ryan Longwell currently ranks tied for 8th in the NFL with 17 fi eld goals made. He also ranks tied for 10th with 72 points. With the Vikings, Longwell has made 43-of-44 fi eld goals from inside 45 yards. His streak of consecutive fi eld goals made inside 45 yards was broken vs. Detroit (10/12) when his 38-yard attempt was blocked. Longwell owns the team

record for the most consecutive FGs made under 40 yards with 34.

Most Game-Winning FGs in Vikings Career1) 9, Fred Cox, 1963-772) 7, Fuad Reveiz, 1990-953t) 5, Ryan Longwell, 2006-083t) 5, Rick Danmeier, 1977-83

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 ............ 34-3110/6/08..........@ New Orleans ............30 ............0:13 ............ 30-2710/12/08........vs. Detroit .....................38 ............0:09 ............ 12-10

K Ryan Longwell currently ranks 21st all-time with 284 made FGs.

NFL Career FGs Made (Regular Season)1) Morten Anderson .................565 2) Gary Anderson ....................5383) Matt Stover ..........................4474) John Carney ........................4465) Jason Elam..........................4146) Jason Hanson .....................3957) Nick Lowery .........................3838) John Kasay..........................3759) Jan Stenerud .......................37310) Norm Johnson ...................36611) Eddie Murray .....................35212) Al Del Greco ......................34713) Steve Christie ....................33614) George Blanda ..................33515) Adam Vinatieri ...................31816) Jeff Wilkins ........................30717t) Pat Leahy .........................30417t) Jim Turner ........................30419t) Matt Bahr ..........................30019t) Mark Moseley ...................30021) Ryan Longwell .................284

LONGWELL’S 284 IS 21ST IN NFL HISTORY

LONGWELL RANKS 24TH IN ALL-TIME SCORING K Ryan Longwell currently ranks 24th in NFL history with 1,315 ca-reer points. Since entering the league in 1997, Longwell ranks 2nd in total scoring behind K Jason Elam.

All-Time NFL Scoring LeadersPlayer/Seasons Games Points1) Morten Anderson, 1982-2007 (25) ....... 382 .......................... 2,5442) Gary Anderson, 1982-2004 (23) ........... 353 .......................... 2,4343) George Blanda, 1949-1975 (26)........... 340 .......................... 2,0024) John Carney, 1988-2008 (21) ............... 283 .......................... 1,9025) Matt Stover, 1991-2008 (18)................. 280 .......................... 1,8816) Jason Elam, 1993-2008 (16) ................ 245 .......................... 1,8657) Norm Johnson, 1982-1999 (18) ........... 273 .......................... 1,7368) Nick Lowery, 1978-1996 (18) ............... 260 ...........................1,7119) Jason Hanson, 1992-2008 (17) ............ 264 .......................... 1,70410) Jan Stenerud, 1967-1985 (19) ........... 263 .......................... 1,69911) Eddie Murray, 1980-2000 (19) ............ 250 .......................... 1,59412) Al Del Greco, 1984-2000 (17)............. 248 .......................... 1,58413) John Kasay, 1991-2008 (17) .............. 246 .......................... 1,57514) Steve Christie, 1990-2004 (15) .......... 229 .......................... 1,47615) Pat Leahy, 1974-1991 (18) ................. 250 .......................... 1,47016) Jim Turner, 1964-1979 (16) ................ 228 .......................... 1,43917) Adam Vinatieri, 1996-2008 (13) .......... 198 .......................... 1,43218) Matt Bahr, 1979-1995 (17) ................. 235 .......................... 1,42219) Jeff Wilkins, 1994-2007 (14) ............... 200 .......................... 1,41620) Mark Moseley, 1970-1986 (16) ........... 213 .......................... 1,38221) Jim Bakken, 1962-1978 (17) .............. 234 .......................... 1,38022) Fred Cox, 1963-1977 (15) .................. 210 .......................... 1,36523) Lou Groza, 1950-1967 (17) ................ 216 .......................... 1,34924) Ryan Longwell, 1997-2008 (12) ....... 185 .......................... 1,315

NFL Scoring 1997-2008Player Points1) Jason Elam........................................ 1,3862) Ryan Longwell ................................. 1,3153t) Matt Stover/Adam Vinatieri ............... 1,312

RYAN LONGWELL NOTES

FROM 50 AND BEYOND K Ryan Longwell has connected on 17 fi eld goals from 50+ yards during his career. He also has 2 of the 3 longest fi eld goals in Vikings history. Longwell’s 50+ Yard Field Goals - CareerDate FG Final9/2/97, at Detroit .................................50 ....................W 20-1010/17/99, at Denver ............................50 ....................L 10-3110/8/00, at Detroit ...............................51 ....................L 24-3110/29/00, at Miami ..............................51 ....................L 20-2811/12/00, at Tampa Bay ......................52 ....................L 15-2012/16/01, at Tennessee ......................54 ....................L 20-2610/5/03, vs. Kansas City .....................50 ....................L 34-4010/11/04, at Tennessee ......................53 ....................L 27-4810/17/04, at Detroit .............................50 ....................W 38-109/11/05, at Detroit ...............................50 ....................L 3-1710/23/05, at Minnesota .......................53 ....................L 20-2311/13/05, at Atlanta .............................53 ....................W 33-2511/13/05, at Atlanta .............................51 ....................W 33-2510/14/07, at Chicago ..........................55 ....................W 34-319/14/08, vs. Indianapolis .....................53 ....................L 15-1810/6/08, at New Orleans .....................53 ....................W 30-2711/9/08, vs. Green Bay ......................54 ....................W 28-27

Longest Field Goals In Vikings History1) 56 .......... Paul Edinger, vs. Green Bay, 10/23/052) 55 .......... Ryan Longwell, at Chicago, 10/14/073t) 54 ......... Ryan Longwell, vs. Green Bay, 11/9/083t) 54 ......... Jan Stenerud, vs. Atlanta, 9/16/843t) 54 ......... Paul Edinger, vs. Chicago, 1/1/066t) 53 ......... Ryan Longwell, vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/086t) 53 ......... Ryan Longwell, at New Orleans, 10/6/086t) 53 ......... 4 other players


VIKINGS LEADERS IN THE NFL

Where Vikings Rank among the NFC leaders (TOP 10) Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17Allen, Sacks (8.0) NR NR NR NR NR NR 5T 8T 4T 4Berrian, Receiving Yards (621) NR NR NR NR NR 6 7 8 6 8Berrian, Receiving TDs (4) NR NR NR NR NR NR 8T 10T 7T 7THenderson, E.J., Fumble Recoveries (1) NR NR NR 2T 4T 5T 5T 6T 7T 7TJohnson, Fumble Recoveries (1) NR NR NR NR 4T 5T 5T 6T 7T 7TKluwe, Punting Average (47.5) 8 9 5 2 3 3 3 3 3 3Leber, Fumble Recoveries (3) NR NR 2T 2T 4T 2T 2T 2T 1T 1TLongwell, Scoring (72) NR 3T 2T 4T 2 4T 1 8 8T 7Peterson, Rushing Yards (1,015) 4 1 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 1Peterson, Total Yards Scrimm. (1,113) 8 1 7 5 7 6 5 5 4 2Peterson, Rushing TDs (7) 3T 9T NR 4T 7T 9T 4T 6T 4T 2TPeterson, Scoring, Non-kickers (42) 4T NR NR 9T NR NR 9T NR 9T 5TShiancoe, Receiving TDs (4) NR NR NR NR NR NR 8T 10T 7T 7TWilliams, K., Sacks (7.0) NR NR NR NR NR 2T 3T 3T 4T 5TWilliams, P., Fumble Recoveries (1) NR NR NR NR NR NR 5T 6T 7T 7TWinfi eld, Fumble Recoveries (2) NR NR 2T 2T 1T 2T 2T 2T 3T 3T

Where Vikings Rank among the NFL leaders (TOP 10) Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17Allen, Sacks (8.0) NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 8T 7TKluwe, Punting Average (47.5) NR NR NR 4 7 5 5 5 7 5Leber, Fumble Recoveries (2) NR NR 4T 6T 8T 2T 3T 3T 1T 1TLongwell, Scoring (72) NR 3T 2T 7T 3 6T 1 10 NR 10TPeterson, Rushing Yards (1,015) 5 1 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 1Peterson, Total Yards Scrimm. (1,113) NR 1 7 5 7 6 5 7 4 2Peterson, Rushing TDs (7) 5T NR NR 9T NR NR 6T 9T 6T 6TPeterson, Scoring, Non-kickers (42) 7T NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 9T Williams, K., Sacks (7.0) NR NR NR NR NR 4T 6T 7T 8T 9TWinfi eld, Fumble Recoveries (2) NR NR 4T 6T 1T 2T 3T 3T 4T 5T

Where Vikings Rank Offensively and Defensively (NFC) Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17Overall Offense 6 11 13 11 12 11 9 8 9 9Rushing Offense 2 2 3 4 9 7 6 4 4 4Passing Offense 11 13 15 12 13 10T 9 10 10 12Points Scored 11 15 15 15 14 14 11 8 8 9 Overall Defense 9 10 3 3 5 4 5 5 7 3Rushing Defense 12 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1Passing Defense 7 12 9 7 12 6 9 9 11 9Points Allowed 11T 7 4 7 8 6 10 10 10 10Turnover Ratio 11T 7T 6T 10T 4T 7 12T 13T 11T 13T

Where Vikings Rank Offensively and Defensively (NFL) Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17Overall Offense 8 15 17 14 18 15 12 12 13 13Rushing Offense 3 4 5 6 12 9 10 8 6 5Passing Offense 20 24 24 19 20 17T 15 17 17 20Points Scored 16 22T 23T 26 22 24 18 15 13T 14Overall Defense 18T 20 7 6 9 7 8 8 11 6Rushing Defense 21 7 3 3 3 4 3 2 2 3Passing Defense 16 24 20 17 24 15 19 20 23 19Points Allowed 22T 17 8 13 15 11 20 19 20 20Turnover Ratio 22T 12T 10T 21T 7T 15T 25T 24T 21T 25T

NR-Not ranked in top 10


COMMUNITY CALENDARVIKINGS OWNER/PRESIDENT MARK WILF ALONG WITH LINE-

BACKERS CHAD GREENWAY AND BEN LEBER TO VISIT MARSHALL ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Minnesota Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf, linebackers Chad Green-way and Ben Leber and former Viking linebacker and current radio analyst Pete Bercich, will visit Marshall, MN, on Tuesday, November 11, as part of the Vikings “You Made The Team” Community Tour. Wilf, Greenway, Leber and Bercich will make their fi rst stop at Marshall Mid-dle School (401 E. Saratoga Street) from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. to encourage children to be physically active with the What Moves U childhood fi tness program. The What Moves U program was established by the American Heart Association and the National Football League, and, in conjunction with the NFL’s Play 60 initiative, strives to teach kids the importance of being physically active for 60 minutes a day. The curriculum helps teachers incorporate physical activities into all courses, not just physical education class. Wilf, Greenway, Leber and Bercich, along with Vikings cheerleaders, Viktor the Viking and others, will demonstrate with students at Marshall Middle School some of these activities, such as football training exer-cises. The Vikings will also present a $1,000 contribution to the American Heart Association on behalf of Marshall Middle School. Following the middle school appearance, team personnel will attend a lun-cheon hosted by the Vikings and the Marshall Chamber of Commerce at South-west Minnesota State University (SMSU) Conference Center from noon – 1:00 p.m. Wilf and Vikings Vice President of Public Affairs Lester Bagley will address a crowd of civic and business leaders about the team’s passion for giving back to local communities. Bercich will also conduct a Q&A on the Vikings season with Wilf, Greenway and Leber. The Vikings will present a $1,000 contribution to the United Way of Southwest Minnesota and a Vikings fl ag to National Guard members scheduled to be redeployed to Kuwait and Iraq in the spring of 2009. The Vikings “You Made The Team” Community Tour was implemented in 2007 and is designed to connect with fans, community partners and local leaders while providing an update on the excitement of Vikings football. Thus far the tour has stopped in Brainerd, Fargo/Moorhead, Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids, Iowa City, IA, Mankato, Red Wing, Rochester, St. Cloud and Willmar.

VIKINGS ON THE AIR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BUSINESS VENTURES

ALLEN TEAMS WITH JDRF TO “SACK DIABETES” Vikings DE Jared Allen is launching a new initiative called “Sack Diabetes.” This regular season, in each city where Allen plays, he will donate $3,000 for every sack he records through his newly formed foundation to the local Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) chapter. For every sack Jared records at the Metrodome, he will make a $3,000 donation to the Minnesota JDRF chapter. With 8.0 sacks thus far, he has donated $18,000 to the Minnesota JDRF chapter and $6,000 to the Greater Illinois JDRF chapter.

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

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

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

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VIKINGS IN THE COMMUNITYJared Allen Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Aundrae AllisonAfrican American Adoption Agency

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

Brad ChildressSaturday Special Community Guests ProgramSpecial Olympics Minnesota

Vinny CiurciuUniversity of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview

Ryan CookUnited Way Hometown Huddle

Jeff DuganRonald McDonald HouseStarkey Hearing Foundation

Ray EdwardsSummit Academy OIC

Heath Farwell R.T. Autism and Muscular Dystrophy Association

Charles GordonCatholic Charities St. Joseph’s Home For Children

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

Cedric Griffi nSalvation Army

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

Anthony Herrera University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview

Artis HicksRonald McDonald House

Steve Hutchinson American Heart Association “What Moves U” Campaign

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

Marcus JohnsonYouth Water Safety

Tyrell JohnsonMinneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Jim Kleinsasser The Make-A-Wish Foundation

Chris Kluwe The United WayLift Up America

Ben LeberUniversity of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview

Cullen Loeffl erSherriff’s Youth ProgramThe Lone Star Paralysis Foundation

Ryan LongwellHunger Solutions Minnesota

Marcus McCauleyAfrican American Adoption Agency

Bryant McKinnieBreast Cancer AwarenessNFL Youth Football Junior Player Development

Garrett MillsStarkey Hearing Foundation

Jayme MitchellSalvation Army Harbor Light Center

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

Sidney RiceChildren’s Home SocietyFamily Services Adoption Program

Darren SharperSharper Kids FoundationTeam Spokesperson for Books for Africa

Visanthe ShiancoeKaboom! Playgrounds

Naufahu TahiUnited Way

Thomas TapehKaboom! Playgrounds

Chester TaylorKaboom! Playgrounds

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

Bobby WadeWhat Moves U and NFL Play 60

Kevin WilliamsChildren’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Madieu WilliamsMadieu Williams FoundationYMCA

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

Antoine Winfi eldNorth Community YMCANFL Play 60


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): 408-344-9 All-Time Home Record: 238-136-4All-Time Away Record: 170-208-5Home Stadiums: Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) - 97-59-4 HHH Metrodome (1982-present) - 141-77-0 Stadium Info: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Capacity: 64,121 Address: 500 11th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55415 Playing Surface: FieldTurfTraining Facilities: Winter Park Address: 9520 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344Training Camp: Minnesota State University-Mankato Address: 700 Ellis Avenue, Mankato, MN 56002Owner/Chairman: Zygi Wilf Owner/President: Mark Wilf

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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 ........................... 3-4-0...................................---Totals .........130-86-3 (.605) ..........390-320-9 (.549) ..... 18-24-0 (.429)

Years Head Coach Total Games Regular Season (%) Playoffs (%) Overall (%)1961-66................................Norm Van Brocklin ................................84 .......................... 29-51-4 (.369) ................0-0-0 (.000) .............29-51-4 (.369)1967-83, 1985................................... Bud Grant ..............................281 ........................ 158-96-5 (.618) ............10-12-0 (.454) .........168-108-5 (.607)1984 ................................................Les Steckel ................................16 ............................ 3-13-0 (.188) ................0-0-0 (.000) ...............3-13-0 (.188)1986-91........................................... Jerry Burns ..............................101 .......................... 52-43-0 (.547) ................3-3-0 (.500) .............55-46-0 (.544)1992-2001................................... Dennis Green ..............................171 .......................... 97-62-0 (.610) ................4-8-0 (.250) ...........101-70-0 (.591)2002-05.............................................. Mike Tice ................................67 .......................... 32-33-0 (.492) ................1-1-0 (.500) .............33-34-0 (.493)2006-08......................................Brad Childress ................................41 .......................... 19-22-0 (.463) ................0-0-0 (.000) .............19-22-0 (.463)

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

TuesdayPlayers Day Off - No Media Access

Wednesday11:35 a.m. - Childress/Frerotte Available11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Open Locker Room1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Practice*

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

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

SaturdayNo Media Access

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

* Practice is open to media through indivicual drills

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 and video 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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FROM THE HEAD COACH

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress

Just to review, it was a good win for the Vikings. We were fortunate to win that game from the standpoint of turnovers and points. I was just going through some numbers upstairs - home teams that end up being minus (in turnover ratio are) 30 percent. Teams that return special teams scores on you (have a) 43 percent opportunity to win. There are a number of factors that were overcome in that game and I just think that it speaks to the resiliency of this group of guys. I saw defensive guys coming off the fi eld after having to go on the fi eld after an interception return for a touchdown saying something to Gus (Frerotte) about, “Keep shooting. Keep being aggressive.” You had a lot of that bantering back and forth, whether it was that last drive (when) the defensive guys were up and knew we were going to score and then they had to go back and play defense for two minutes. Anyhow, it was a very, very good team win with plenty of things to correct. Those guys coming in here on Wednesday will end up correcting them.

Just some of the numbers on a Green Bay team that was pretty good on third down percentage, to hold them to, I think, 1-for-11 third down-wise and to be able to generate that defensive pressure throughout the game (was impressive). It was driven by the defensive line but there were linebackers who pressured, there were safeties that pressured, there were back-side linebackers that pulled things up. That is very, very diffi cult on an offense. I think when you look at their 13 series, they have seven punts, two safeties out of those 13 series and limited drives on the other ones. I think it speaks to the defense. Offensively, we had some things going but the number one thing is that you have to take care of the football and you can’t give up those interceptions at half fi eld or obviously one that goes back in the other direction. Special teams-wise I thought we were doing a decent job of covering and kicking throughout the day and it’s one of those lapses in judgments that hurt you in the kicking game and obviously we need to continue to put our focus on that and know that we can’t let it rear its ugly head. So we will put it in that basket and move forward to a very talented Tampa Bay team.

Q: Do you see anything in Gus, with his eyes maybe, that is a tell for defensive backs?A: He usually does a very, very good job with his eyes. I thought he did a good job with his eyes yesterday; it’s just that when he swung his eyes back to where he was throwing he didn’t do a good job with his eyes. He is not a guy who stares down his target. He tries to move people with his eyes and perhaps in a couple of situations he was doing just a little bit too much.

Q: Did they do anything special to stop Bernard Berrian? A: No, I thought we had some opportunities up the fi eld to Bernard. I know the one that slid out of bounds when Gus was moving a little and he got behind the guy. We had several of those throws incorporated; it’s just a matter of being able to fi nd him. As a matter of fact on that one interception that we were throwing to Shiancoe the free safety did come out of the middle, which he shouldn’t have, and the opportunity to go over his head with a post throw to Bernard (was there). So there were opportunities, but they were missed opportunities.

Q: On tape could you tell that Jared Allen was hurt?A: Not to the untrained eye I wouldn’t think it would be. He was still a million miles an hour. He was still wide open. I didn’t see any fl inches or anything like that at all. I think right from there fi rst play on where they emptied the backfi eld, motioned the tailback back and then cracked him, obviously they were going to see if there were any pressure points there.

Q: At what point did you know that he would be able to play on Sunday? Did it end up going right up to game time or did you know after he practiced on Friday?A: No, there was still a dialogue on Saturday and I actually happened to walk into the Dome with him at about 9:30 and talk on the way from the car about how he was going to do a couple things in warm-ups and I was going to have to circle back with him after he did warm up. So it was Sunday morning.

Q: Is there anymore you can do to prevent those big returns on your kick coverage units? A: No, I think that you have to continue to refi ne the things that you are doing – A, kicking the ball where you want to kick it, and B, paying attention to detail in terms of getting off hold ups and having some lane integrity and then coning down to the football the way that you should. On the kick return that went for a touchdown we had several guys who had opportunities. We always talk about getting down there and shooting your shot. What a vertical returner hopes you do is he hopes you start to pat your feet so he can move you outside and come vertical. Really, guys that approach the football have to kind of give you a head across the bow. We have two gunners that are ball guys and we have a personal protector that is a ball guy and those guys don’t have responsibility except to lay out and try to bubble the returner and make him go to the side. If you don’t make a guy go to the side, in other words coming across the bow so that he does have to bubble it is easy to side-step and start to come up the pipe with it. I just think continuing to talk about those things (is what we have to do). As I mentioned, nine-tenths of that game it’s happening the right way. On seven of those punts we are not doing bad; on one it’s coming back the other way

Q: Is Chuck Gordon going to go on Injured Reserve? A: We haven’t talked about IR yet. I know that he is talking with his agent right now about having a surgical procedure and whether he does that here in the Twin Cities or elsewhere. We are about to go upstairs and talk about that. We really have just been trying to put this game behind us right now.

Q: Is it a break? A: It’s a break, a break that is akin to a high-ankle sprain if you remember Terrell Owens’ high-ankle sprain. I had a picture this morning. I actually had a visual aid here that I could hold up for you but they’ll have to do some mechanical work inside.

Q: Does Benny Sapp take over his nickel role? A: Benny, fi rst of all, played very well on special teams yesterday. He showed up prominently in all of things that he did, whether it was as a gunner or a coverage guy. So he did a nice job there. He has been our dime guy, which is a little bit different than the nickel but he has those capabilities certainly. He is the guy that will get the fi rst look in there. Antoine (Winfi eld) also has those capabilities in there which is always a great fall-back position. But Benny would be the obvious guy right now that you are looking at for a backup.

Q: Do you think there has been better coverage in the secondary that has helped you get pressure on the quarterbacks in the last couple of games?A: I think what the guys in the backend have done a tremendous job in is holding coverage right until before the ball is snapped so that the quarterback thinks he is getting one look in his pre-snap and then right as the ball is snapped start to change to something else. That takes a great discipline. It is easy to do in practice, but when you get the nerves and the energy of a game it is much more diffi cult to do. I think they are doing a great job with their disguises. They are comfortable enough within the defense where they can be in some places where they are not going to be as they continue to play that play. So I think just in that split second where the quarterback is not sure, as well as the elevated rush, give you some opportunities to, A, sack the quarterback, B, get a hand on the ball, and C, get an interception.

Q: What was the difference between this game and the fi rst time you played Green Bay in terms of pressure on the quarterback? A: First of all, you give something to the fans at the Metrodome. It’s a very diffi cult place to play when the volume is up. We’re disguising things. They might just be a little bit late off of the football, just because they can’t hear, and they might have to do a silent-count mechanism. I think that our guys get off fast on that Astroturf, so there are a couple of factors, not the least of which is playing at home in front of a noisy crowd when you’re trying to pass protect.

Q: Is the determination you saw from Adrian Peterson in that fi nal drive something new you’re seeing from him? A: From the standpoint of how many times he handled it. (He had) a hot hand. You can’t go very far away from a hot hand. I thought our line, at that point, was exerting their will on that defensive line and linebackers. That was the breaking point. Obviously Adrian had great trust in what he was doing and what he was seeing. The guys up front


FROM THE HEAD COACHkind of get charged up when they know that they have that guy running behind them, with that kind of urgency he’s running with.

Q: Adrian’s numbers have been getting better each game. Is there anything you are seeing him do differently? A: I think it’s his patience. I think it’s that line congealing a little bit. Everybody plays this in a little bit of a different manner, getting adapted to what you’re going to see that particular day, the personnel you’re going to see and how they’re going to play you that particular day. I think patience from that standpoint of staying with the run game is equally as important as his patience.

Q: Do you feel like defenses are mainly trying to protect against the cutback when Adrian is running? A: We talk about some of those two, three and four yard runs that you push front side. (They) are as key as the ones where you cut back because you don’t get those cutback opportunities unless you’re making people play and defend the side you’re running to. You talk about conditioning the defense and we talk about making them defend the sideline and running to the sideline and circling the defense. If you can circle the defense that’s great, which he’s done on occasion. Most defenses are set up to have somebody turn it back, but you need to make them defend the sideline. He’s a great cut-up runner, as opposed to a cut-back runner. He can cut back as well, but you’d like them to defend the sideline and then stick a foot in the ground and get up the fi eld.

Q: Do you feel like your offensive line is wearing teams down late in the game? A: I think in terms of attempts. When you look at number of attempts, yeah, it takes its toll. I think we had 73 snaps yesterday and our defense had 53 snaps. That’s a lot more time for their defense to be playing on the football fi eld. That’s what you’re trying to do.

Q: How much have Anthony Herrera and Ryan Cook improved over the course of the season? A: (They) continue to (improve). Once again, training camp is one thing and regular season football is another thing. I just think they keep playing off of each other. Communication only gets better as you go. I think those guys, in conjunction with the tight end that plays over there with them, in conjunction with Naufahu Tahi, that has to fi t in those spots. There is no such thing as it getting worse. It gets better as it goes.

Q: What does it do for the locker room when they see Jared Allen play through pain? A: I talk about those guys being warriors. You only have a 53-man squad; you can only have 45 up on game day and maybe you’re holding two or three guys that are already hurt. You only have a limited number of moves you can make, putting somebody on IR for the rest of the year. They rely on each other to get back, and they’re very hard on each other. Nobody had to be hard on Jared. He has that mentality that he’s going to play every game. I think some guys say, “I’ll take a week off and be better in two weeks.” If everybody did that you wouldn’t be able to fi eld a team. It’s a fact that when you play the fi rst week on in this league you’re going to have bumps, bruises, and strains, particularly when you get past this midseason point. It’s a war of attrition. I think they feel that commitment to that defensive unit they’re playing with and to the team they’re playing with. He’s one of those guys.

Q: Do you feel like he has become one of the most scrutinized players in the league? A: I don’t know if he’s the most scrutinized player. I don’t follow other teams and I don’t keep a list like that. I know they protect the quarterback in this league, but I don’t feel like that was a late hit personal foul. I think he made a concerted effort to pull his hands off. I didn’t think he was a late hit. Whether he appeals that or petitions that or what have you, I’m sure he’s going to do it because I didn’t see it that way. Here’s what I make of the can-to, when nobody blocks you, and nobody blocked him on that play, it’s like going from a green light to a red light without a yellow light in between. He’s full speed on the gas and the ball comes out. What’s the mechanism? He let it go. Was it helmet-to-helmet? I didn’t think it was helmet to helmet. As a matter of fact, you could see him pull away and put his hands up. Without being a physics major, I don’t think there’s any way that you can stop on a dime. That’s what happened yesterday.

Q: Was that hit any different than Ben Leber’s hit? A: (It was ) very similar. As a matter of fact, Ben had a longer run at him. So you juxtapose those two together and say, “Which one is more heinous?” I’m not the judge of that.

Q: Has Chad Greenway stepped into more of a playmaker’s role with E.J. Henderson out? A: Because E.J. is not playing and Chad is. I just think he’s willed fi rst in the system. He knows what kind of options he has. Really his sack was, by virtue, understanding our system on the play fake. He was going to keep on coming and trap the guy in the backfi eld that was, as opposed to being in coverage. Rodgers didn’t account for him. Obviously he has the speed to accelerate in a hurry, which he did.

Q: What’s his biggest change since last year? A: Just understanding and no hesitation. There’s a great communication, and a lot of times it’s non-verbal, between those guys. That’s the best, when you have that understanding, unconscious competence where you don’t have to think. You can do it without thinking.

Q: Can you talk about how good Gus is at dealing with adversity, such as interceptions? A: He’s excellent at it. He’s up (with) as good as I’ve been around. It’s not that he doesn’t care, but he’s not going to let a play beat him twice. I think that’s very important. It’s not going to make him less aggressive because if you don’t keep shooting, you have no chance to play this game.

Q: Was Leber’s blitz called or was it more of a reaction thing? A: It happens when quarterbacks move, he was the guy who was going to end up pulling up the passer. I think it was a dash play, a spot where he wasn’t going to be in the pocket. He was out of the pocket and you have to be able to get pressure that way as well. That was his responsibility, and once again, he’s seeing and reacting to it as opposed to thinking about it. It’s his move when they snap the ball.

Q: Is there a concern after an emotional victory, like yesterday, to have the guys focused on next week? A: Not in my mind there’s not. You look at it as a professional. You enjoy it. The fun in this business is winning, but we’ll go right back to work. We have already started to work on Tampa Bay and presenting a game plan. Every week stands on its own merit. I see it as more of a challenge from the standpoint that we’re going on the road, into a hostile environment against a team that’s had a bye. (They’re) a good football team.

Q: Are there any road mentality adjustments that you have to make for this team? A: Yeah, we need to hydrate. We’re already on a hydration kick (from the) post game. They’re hydrating as we speak.

Q: Are you going to consider anybody else at punt returner besides Aundrae Allison? How about Bernard Berrian or Bobby Wade? A: Those guys are obvious candidates. (It will) probably be Allison and Bernard for starters I would think.

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VIKINGS VITALSOffensive and Defensive Statistics•

Rosters and Depth Chart•Participation Chart•

How The Vikings Were Built•Roster Moves•

Game-By-Game Statistics•The Last Time•

VIKINGS 2008 STATISTICSWON 5, LOST 49/8 L 24-19 at Green Bay 71,004 (SO)9/14 L 18-15 Indianapolis 63,585 (SO)9/21 W 20-10 Carolina 62,628 (SO)9/28 L 30-17 at Tennessee 69,143 (SO)10/6 W 30-27 at New Orleans 70,01510/12 W 12-10 Detroit 62,867 (SO)10/19 L 41-48 at Chicago 62,23511/2 W 28-21 Houston 62,839 (SO)11/9 W 28-27 Green Bay 63,845 (SO)

Minn. Opp.Total First Downs .......................................................167 139 Rushing ...................................................................62 35 Passing ....................................................................91 96 Penalty ....................................................................14 8 3rd Down: Made/Att ..........................................44/126 38/115 3rd Down: Pct .......................................................34.9 33.0 4th Down: Made/Att. ...............................................6/9 3/5 4th Down: Pct .......................................................66.7 60.0Possession Avg. .....................................................31:54 28:06Total Net Yards ........................................................3099 2604 Avg. Per Game ...................................................344.3 289.3 Total Plays .............................................................596 525 Avg. Per Play ..........................................................5.2 5.0Net Yards Rushing ...................................................1296 631 Avg. Per Game ...................................................144.0 70.1 Total Rushes ..........................................................286 202Net Yards Passing ...................................................1803 1973 Avg. Per Game ...................................................200.3 219.2 Sacked/Yards Lost ............................................23/136 25/174 Gross Yards Passing ...........................................1939 2147 Att./Completions .............................................287/161 298/195 Completion Pct. ....................................................56.1 62.1 Had Intercepted .......................................................12 6Punts/Average .....................................................49/46.5 49/43.3Net Punting Avg. .......................................................34.1 40.0Penalties/Yards .....................................................59/481 69/606Fumbles/Ball Lost .....................................................14/7 22/8Touchdowns.................................................................22 25 Rushing .....................................................................8 8 Passing ....................................................................12 8 Returns ......................................................................2 9

Score by Periods 1 2 3 4 OT TVIKINGS ................................. 46 67 37 60 0 210Opponents .............................. 51 46 66 52 0 215

Scoring Ru Re Rt 1 pt. 2 pt. FG S TLongwell ...........0 0 0 21/21 - 17/21 - 72Peterson ...........7 0 0 - - - - 42Berrian ..............0 4 0 - - - - 24Shiancoe...........0 4 0 - - - - 24Rice ..................0 3 0 - - - - 18Winfi eld .............0 0 2 - - - - 12Taylor ................1 1 0 - - - - 12Allen..................0 0 0 - - - 2 4VIKINGS ...........8 12 2 21/21 0/1 17/21 3 210Opponents .......8 8 9 24/24 1/1 13/19 - 215

SACKS: Allen 8.0, K. Williams 7.0, Greenway 3.0, Winfi eld 2.0, Edwards 1.5, E.J. Henderson 1.0, Harris 1.0, Robison 1.0, Leber 0.5.TEAM 25.0, OPPONENTS 23.0.

FUM/LOST: Peterson 4/3, Alllison 1/0, Frerotte 3/1, Gordon 1/1, Jackson 1/1, Tahi 1/1, Kluwe 1/0, Wade 2/0

Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+Longwell 0/0 6/6 4/5 4/7 3/3VIKINGS ............................................ 0/0 6/6 4/5 4/7 3/3Opponents ........................................ 0/0 2/2 2/4 8/11 1/2

Vikings: (37, 27) (45, 27, 53, 46, 28, 48N) (28, 32) (42, 48RU) (53, 33, 30) (38B, 26) (42, 23) (54, 47WR)Opponents: (42, 33B) (30N, 47) (43) (20, 32, 49) (46B, 35, 53, 46WL) (40) (26, 42B, 48) (47, 40, 52WR)

RUSHING Att. Yds Avg Long TDPeterson ........................................... 206 1015 4.9 54t 7Taylor .................................................. 56 211 3.8 13 1Jackson……………… ..........................11 65 5.9 19 0Berrian .................................................. 1 3 3.0 3 0Frerotte ................................................11 1 0.1 5 0Allison 1 1 1.0 1 0VIKINGS ........................................... 286 1296 4.5 54t 8Opponents ....................................... 202 631 3.1 57 8

RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TDWade .................................................. 36 387 10.8 46 0Berrian ................................................ 30 621 20.7 86t 4Taylor .................................................. 25 245 9.8 47t 1Shiancoe............................................. 21 252 12.0 34t 4Peterson ............................................. 15 98 6.5 16 0Allison ................................................... 9 110 12.2 21 0Tahi ....................................................... 8 20 2.5 7 0Kleinsasser ........................................... 4 67 16.8 34 0Mills ...................................................... 4 59 14.8 23 0Rice ...................................................... 5 48 9.6 23t 3Ferguson .............................................. 3 25 8.3 9 0Tapeh 1 7 7.0 7 0VIKINGS ........................................... 161 1939 12.0 86t 12Opponents ....................................... 185 2147 11.6 75 8

INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TDWinfi eld ................................................. 2 5 2.5 4 0Leber .................................................... 1 1 1.0 1 0Gordon.................................................. 1 0 0.0 0 0Johnson ................................................ 1 0 0.0 0 0M. Williams 1 0 0.0 0 0VIKINGS 6 6 1.0 4 0Opponents 12 226 18.8 59t 2

OPP. FUMBLE RECOVERIES No. Yds Avg Long TDLeber .................................................... 3 10 3.3 10 0Winfi eld ................................................. 2 28 14.0 19t 1Johnson ................................................ 1 7 7.0 7 0E.J. Henderson ..................................... 1 0 0.0 0 0Pat Williams 1 0 0.0 0 0VIKINGS 8 45 5.6 19t 1Opponents 7 8 1.3 4 1

PUNTING No. Yds Avg Net TB In20 Lg BKluwe 48 2279 47.5 34.1 6 18 60 1VIKINGS 48 2279 46.5 34.1 6 18 60 1Opponents 49 2123 43.3 40.0 2 18 58 0

PUNT RETURNS No. FC Yds Avg Long TDGordon....................................15 11 66 4.4 20 0Allison 8 4 57 7.1 27 0VIKINGS .................................23 15 123 5.3 27 0Opponents .............................27 6 488 18.1 76t 4

KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Long TDM. Hicks .............................................. 21 472 22.5 34 0Taylor .................................................... 8 205 25.6 37 0Allison ................................................... 5 82 16.4 22 0Gordon.................................................. 1 42 42.0 42 0Kleinsasser 1 14 14.0 14 0VIKINGS ............................................. 38 854 22.5 42 0Opponents ......................................... 44 988 22.5 56 0

PASSING Att. Cmp. Yards Pct. Yd/Att TD TD% Int. Int% Lg Sk/Lst RatingFrerotte ............................................. 226 129 1619 57.1 7.16 10 4.4 11 4.9 86t 18/104 74.0Jackson .............................................. 60 31 316 51.7 5.22 1 1.7 1 1.7 24 5/32 65.7Taylor 1 1 4 100.0 4.00 1 100.0 0 0.0 4t 0/0 122.9VIKINGS ........................................... 287 161 1939 56.1 6.76 12 4.2 12 4.2 86t 23/136 73.5Opponents ....................................... 298 185 2147 62.1 7.20 8 2.7 6 2.0 75 25/174 84.4

2008 DEFENSIVE STATISTICSTACKLES

NAME UA A T SK INT PD TFL FF FR HGreenway, Chad ......... 63 24 87 3.0 0 2 5 3 0 3Griffi n, Cedric.............. 47 13 60 0.0 0 1 2 2 0 0Williams, Kevin ........... 41 13 54 7.0 0 5 3 1 0 25Winfi eld, Antoine ......... 28 17 45 2.0 2 9 4 3 2 0Leber, Ben .................. 27 14 41 0.5 1 9 0 0 3 7Henderson, E.J. .......... 31 8 39 1.0 0 2 3 1 1 2Sharper, Darren .......... 29 10 39 0.0 0 3 1 1 0 0Allen, Jared................. 29 9 38 8.0 0 3 2 2 0 30Williams, Pat ............... 22 15 37 0.0 0 2 3 0 1 4Edwards, Ray ............. 27 7 34 1.5 0 3 3 0 0 17Johnson, Tyrell ........... 19 10 29 0.0 1 4 0 0 1 1Gordon, Charles ......... 14 2 16 0.0 1 3 2 1 0 1Williams, Madieu ........ 12 2 14 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 1Harris, Napoleon........... 6 5 11 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1Herron, David ............... 5 3 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1Evans, Fred .................. 2 5 7 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 9Robison, Brian .............. 4 3 7 1.0 0 1 0 0 0 9Ciurciu, Vinny ............... 3 0 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Sapp, Benny ................. 2 1 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0Grigsby, Otis ................. 1 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Wyms, Ellis ................... 1 0 1 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 5MISCELLANEOUSShiancoe, Visanthe ....... 3 0 3 Birk, Matt ...................... 2 0 2 Peterson, Adrian ........... 2 0 2 Frerotte, Gus ................ 1 0 1 Berrian, Bernard ........... 1 0 1 Kleinsasser, Jim............ 1 0 1 Allison, Aundrae............ 1 0 1 Taylor, Chester.............. 1 0 1 Hutchinson, Steve ........ 1 0 1 TOTALS 426 162 588 25.0 6 49 29 14 8 118

SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLESNAME UA A T FF/FR BKAbdullah, Husain .......... 6 7 13 0/0 0Frampton, Eric .............. 9 2 11 0/0 0Hicks, Maurice .............. 3 4 7 0/0 0Gordon, Charles ........... 5 1 6 0/0 0Winfi eld, Antoine ........... 4 1 5 0/0 0Ciurciu, Vinny ............... 2 3 5 0/0 0Henderson, Erin............ 3 1 4 1/0 0Griffi n, Cedric................ 2 2 4 0/0 0Herron, David ............... 3 0 3 0/0 0Ferguson, Robert.......... 2 1 3 0/0 0Loeffl er, Cullen.............. 1 2 3 0/0 0Johnson, Tyrell ............. 1 2 3 0/0 0Sapp, Benny ................. 1 1 2 0/0 0Greenway, Chad ........... 1 1 2 0/0 0Tahi, Naufahu ............... 1 1 2 0/0 0Mills, Garrett ................. 2 0 2 0/0 0Leber, Ben .................... 1 1 2 0/0 0Alexander, Rufus .......... 1 0 1 0/0 0Thomas, Dontarrious .... 1 0 1 0/0 0Williams, Kevin ............. 0 0 0 0/0 2Williams, Pat 0 0 0 0/0 1Totals 49 30 79 1/0 3

SACKS

QUARTERBACK HURRIES

TACKLES FOR LOSS

NAME SKSJared Allen ......................................... 8.0Kevin Williams ................................... 7.0Chad Greenway................................. 3.0Antoine Winfi eld................................. 2.0Ray Edwards ..................................... 1.5Brian Robison .................................... 1.0Napoleon Harris................................. 1.0E.J. Henderson .................................. 1.0Ben Leber 0.5Totals 25.0

NAME TFLChad Greenway.................................... 5Antoine Winfi eld.................................... 4E.J. Henderson ..................................... 3Pat Williams .......................................... 3Kevin Williams ...................................... 3Ray Edwards ........................................ 3Charles Gordon .................................... 2Jared Allen ............................................ 2Cedric Griffi n......................................... 2Darren Sharper ..................................... 1Fred Evans 1Totals 29

NAME HJared Allen .......................................... 30Kevin Williams .................................... 25Ray Edwards ...................................... 17Fred Evans ........................................... 9Brian Robison ....................................... 9Ben Leber ............................................. 7Ellis Wyms ............................................ 5Pat Williams .......................................... 4Chad Greenway.................................... 3E.J. Henderson ..................................... 2Otis Grigsby .......................................... 2Madieu Williams ................................... 1Napoleon Harris.................................... 1David Herron ........................................ 1Charles Gordon .................................... 1Tyrell Johnson 1Totals 118

INTERCEPTIONSNAME INT-YDSAntoine Winfi eld................................. 2-5Ben Leber .......................................... 1-1Madieu Williams ................................ 1-0Tyrell Johnson ................................... 1-0Charles Gordon 1-0Totals 6-6

PASSES DEFENSEDNAME PDAntoine Winfi eld.................................... 9Ben Leber ............................................. 9Kevin Williams ...................................... 5Tyrell Johnson ...................................... 4Jared Allen ............................................ 3Darren Sharper ..................................... 3Charles Gordon .................................... 3Ray Edwards ........................................ 3Pat Williams .......................................... 2E.J. Henderson ..................................... 2Chad Greenway.................................... 2Ellis Wyms ............................................ 1Brian Robison ....................................... 1Madieu Williams ................................... 1Cedric Griffi n 1Totals 49

No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College HS Hometown Acquired G S DNP IA39 Abdullah, Husain S 6-0 204 23 7/27/85 R Washington State Pomona, CA FA '08 9 0 0 069 Allen, Jared DE 6-6 270 26 4/3/82 5 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) '08 9 9 0 084 Allison, Aundrae WR 6-0 198 24 6/25/84 2 East Carolina Kannapolis, NC D5 '07 9 0 0 087 Berrian, Bernard WR 6-1 185 27 12/27/80 5 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) '08 9 8 0 078 Birk, Matt C 6-4 309 32 7/23/76 11 Harvard St. Paul, MN D6 '98 9 9 0 04 Booty, John David QB 6-3 213 23 1/3/85 R Southern California Shreveport, LA D5a '08 0 0 0 954 Ciurciu, Vinny LB 6-0 235 28 5/2/80 6 Boston College Paramus, NJ UFA (Car) '07 8 1 0 162 Cook, Ryan T 6-6 328 25 5/8/83 3 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b '06 9 9 0 083 Dugan, Jeff FB 6-4 258 27 4/8/81 5 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 '04 3 0 0 691 Edwards, Ray DE 6-5 268 23 1/1/85 3 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 '06 8 8 0 190 Evans, Fred DT 6-4 305 25 11/6/83 3 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA '07 9 0 0 089 Ferguson, Robert WR 6-1 219 28 12/17/79 8 Texas A&M Houston, TX FA '07 7 0 0 237 Frampton, Eric S 5-11 205 24 2/6/84 2 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) '07 9 0 0 012 Frerotte, Gus QB 6-3 233 37 7/31/71 15 Tulsa Ford City, PA FA '08 7 7 2 052 Greenway, Chad LB 6-2 242 25 1/12/83 3 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 '06 9 8 0 023 Griffin, Cedric CB 6-0 203 26 11/11/82 3 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a '06 9 9 0 073 Grigsby, Otis DE 6-3 260 27 11/19/80 2 Kentucky Converse, TX PS (Car) '07 7 1 0 298 Guion, Letroy DT 6-4 303 21 6/21/87 R Florida State Starke, FL D5b '08 1 0 0 899 Harris, Napoleon LB 6-2 255 29 2/25/79 7 Northwestern Harvey, IL FA '08 3 1 0 050 Henderson, Erin LB 6-3 244 22 7/1/86 R Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA '08 5 0 0 364 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 28 6/14/80 5 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 9 9 0 058 Herron, David LB 6-1 239 24 6/17/84 1 Michigan State Warren, OH FA '07 7 3 0 279 Hicks, Artis G 6-4 335 29 11/28/78 7 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) '06 9 4 0 043 Hicks, Maurice RB 5-11 205 30 7/22/78 5 North Carolina A&T Emporia, VA UFA (SF) '08 7 0 0 276 Hutchinson, Steve G 6-5 313 31 11/1/77 8 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) '06 9 9 0 07 Jackson, Tarvaris QB 6-2 225 25 4/21/83 3 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c '06 4 2 5 072 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 26 12/1/81 4 Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 4 0 0 525 Johnson, Tyrell S 6-0 207 23 5/19/85 R Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 '08 9 7 0 040 Kleinsasser, Jim TE 6-3 272 31 1/31/77 10 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 '99 9 7 0 05 Kluwe, Chris P 6-4 215 26 12/24/81 4 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) '05 9 0 0 051 Leber, Ben LB 6-3 244 29 12/7/78 7 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) '06 9 8 0 046 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 27 1/27/81 5 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 9 0 0 08 Longwell, Ryan K 6-0 200 34 8/16/74 12 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) '06 9 0 0 021 McCauley, Marcus CB 6-1 203 25 9/3/83 2 Fresno State Sacramento, CA D3 '07 3 0 0 674 McKinnie, Bryant T 6-8 335 29 9/23/79 7 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 '02 5 5 0 045 Mills, Garrett TE 6-1 235 25 10/12/83 3 Tulsa Jenks, OK W (NE) '07 7 0 0 228 Peterson, Adrian RB 6-1 217 23 3/21/85 2 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 '07 9 9 0 018 Rice, Sidney WR 6-4 202 22 9/1/86 2 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 '07 6 2 0 396 Robison, Brian DE 6-3 259 25 4/27/83 2 Texas Splendora, TX D4 '07 9 0 0 022 Sapp, Benny CB 5-9 190 27 1/20/81 5 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) '08 7 1 0 242 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 33 11/3/75 12 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 9 9 0 081 Shiancoe, Visanthe TE 6-4 250 28 6/18/80 6 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) '07 9 8 0 065 Sullivan, John C 6-4 301 23 8/8/85 R Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a '08 9 0 0 038 Tahi, Naufahu FB 6-0 254 27 10/30/81 3 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) '06 9 3 0 029 Taylor, Chester RB 5-11 213 29 9/22/79 7 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) '06 9 0 0 055 Thomas, Dontarrious LB 6-2 241 28 9/2/80 5 Auburn Perry, GA D2 '04 2 0 0 119 Wade, Bobby WR 5-10 186 27 2/25/81 6 Arizona Phoenix, AZ UFA (Tenn) '07 9 7 0 093 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 28 8/16/80 6 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 '03 9 9 0 020 Williams, Madieu S 6-1 203 27 10/18/81 5 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) '08 2 2 0 794 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 36 10/24/72 12 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 9 9 0 026 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 31 6/24/77 10 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 9 9 0 097 Wyms, Ellis DT 6-3 290 29 4/12/79 8 Mississippi State Indianola, MS UFA (Sea) '08 9 0 0 0

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

INJURED RESERVE71 Allen, Kenderick DT 6-5 328 30 9/14/78 5 Louisiana State Bogalusa, LA FA '08 0 0 0 027 Boulware, Michae S 6-3 220 27 9/17/81 5 Florida State Columbia, SC UFA (Hou) '08 0 0 0 059 Farwell, Heath LB 6-0 235 26 12/31/81 4 San Diego State Corona, CA FA '05 0 0 0 041 Gordon, Charles CB 5-11 180 24 7/18/84 3 Kansas Santa Monica, CA FA '06 9 2 0 056 Henderson, E.J. LB 6-1 245 28 8/3/80 6 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 '03 4 3 0 092 Mitchell, Jayme DE 6-6 285 24 3/15/84 3 Mississippi Jackson, MS FA '06 0 0 0 060 Radovich, Drew T 6-5 305 23 6/20/85 R Southern California Mission Viejo, CA FA '08 0 0 0 6

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

2008 MINNESOTA VIKINGS COACHING STAFF

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ALPHABETICAL ROSTERUpdated: November 10, 2008 2008 Participation

Active Roster Total - 52

Head Coach: Brad Childress

Assistants: Leslie Frazier (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator), Darrell Bevell (Offensive Coordinator), Paul Ferraro (Special Teams Coordinator), Juney Barnett(Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Eric Bieniemy (Running Backs), Brendan Daly (Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line), Karl Dunbar (Defensive Line), Ryan Ficken (QualityControl-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 Defensive Backs), Pat Morris (Offensive Line), Brian Murphy (Assistant Special Teams), Chad O'Shea (OffensiveAssistant/Wide Receivers), Fred Pagac (Linebackers), Kevin Rogers (Quarterbacks), Ryan Silverfield (Offensive/Defensive Assistant), Kevin Stefanski (Assistant to HeadCoach), George Stewart (Wide Receivers), Martin Streight (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Joe Woods (Defensive Backs)

No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College HS Hometown Acquired G S DNP IA4 Booty, John David QB 6-3 213 23 1/3/85 R Southern California Shreveport, LA D5a '08 0 0 0 95 Kluwe, Chris P 6-4 215 26 12/24/81 4 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) '05 9 0 0 07 Jackson, Tarvaris QB 6-2 225 25 4/21/83 3 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c '06 4 2 5 08 Longwell, Ryan K 6-0 200 34 8/16/74 12 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) '06 9 0 0 012 Frerotte, Gus QB 6-3 233 37 7/31/71 15 Tulsa Ford City, PA FA '08 7 7 2 018 Rice, Sidney WR 6-4 202 22 9/1/86 2 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 '07 6 2 0 319 Wade, Bobby WR 5-10 186 27 2/25/81 6 Arizona Phoenix, AZ UFA (Tenn) '07 9 7 0 020 Williams, Madieu S 6-1 203 27 10/18/81 5 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) '08 2 2 0 721 McCauley, Marcus CB 6-1 203 25 9/3/83 2 Fresno State Sacramento, CA D3 '07 3 0 0 622 Sapp, Benny CB 5-9 190 27 1/20/81 5 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) '08 7 1 0 223 Griffin, Cedric CB 6-0 203 26 11/11/82 3 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a '06 9 9 0 025 Johnson, Tyrell S 6-0 207 23 5/19/85 R Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 '08 9 7 0 026 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 31 6/24/77 10 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 9 9 0 028 Peterson, Adrian RB 6-1 217 23 3/21/85 2 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 '07 9 9 0 029 Taylor, Chester RB 5-11 213 29 9/22/79 7 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) '06 9 0 0 037 Frampton, Eric S 5-11 205 24 2/6/84 2 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) '07 9 0 0 038 Tahi, Naufahu FB 6-0 254 27 10/30/81 3 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) '06 9 3 0 039 Abdullah, Husain S 6-0 204 23 7/27/85 R Washington State Pomona, CA FA '08 9 0 0 040 Kleinsasser, Jim TE 6-3 272 31 1/31/77 10 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 '99 9 7 0 042 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 33 11/3/75 12 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 9 9 0 043 Hicks, Maurice RB 5-11 205 30 7/22/78 5 North Carolina A&T Emporia, VA UFA (SF) '08 7 0 0 245 Mills, Garrett TE 6-1 235 25 10/12/83 3 Tulsa Jenks, OK W (NE) '07 7 0 0 246 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 27 1/27/81 5 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 9 0 0 050 Henderson, Erin LB 6-3 244 22 7/1/86 R Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA '08 5 0 0 351 Leber, Ben LB 6-3 244 29 12/7/78 7 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) '06 9 8 0 052 Greenway, Chad LB 6-2 242 25 1/12/83 3 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 '06 9 8 0 054 Ciurciu, Vinny LB 6-0 235 28 5/2/80 6 Boston College Paramus, NJ UFA (Car) '07 8 1 0 155 Thomas, Dontarrious LB 6-2 241 28 9/2/80 5 Auburn Perry, GA D2 '04 2 0 0 158 Herron, David LB 6-1 239 24 6/17/84 1 Michigan State Warren, OH FA '07 7 3 0 262 Cook, Ryan T 6-6 328 25 5/8/83 3 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b '06 9 9 0 064 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 28 6/14/80 5 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 9 9 0 065 Sullivan, John C 6-4 301 23 8/8/85 R Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a '08 9 0 0 069 Allen, Jared DE 6-6 270 26 4/3/82 5 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) '08 9 9 0 072 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 26 12/1/81 4 Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 4 0 0 573 Grigsby, Otis DE 6-3 260 27 11/19/80 2 Kentucky Converse, TX PS (Car) '07 7 1 0 274 McKinnie, Bryant T 6-8 335 29 9/23/79 7 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 '02 5 5 0 076 Hutchinson, Steve G 6-5 313 31 11/1/77 8 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) '06 9 9 0 078 Birk, Matt C 6-4 309 32 7/23/76 11 Harvard St. Paul, MN D6 '98 9 9 0 079 Hicks, Artis G 6-4 335 29 11/28/78 7 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) '06 9 4 0 081 Shiancoe, Visanthe TE 6-4 250 28 6/18/80 6 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) '07 9 8 0 083 Dugan, Jeff FB 6-4 258 27 4/8/81 5 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 '04 3 0 0 684 Allison, Aundrae WR 6-0 198 24 6/25/84 2 East Carolina Kannapolis, NC D5 '07 9 0 0 087 Berrian, Bernard WR 6-1 185 27 12/27/80 5 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) '08 9 8 0 089 Ferguson, Robert WR 6-1 219 28 12/17/79 8 Texas A&M Houston, TX FA '07 7 0 0 290 Evans, Fred DT 6-4 305 25 11/6/83 3 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA '07 9 0 0 091 Edwards, Ray DE 6-5 268 23 1/1/85 3 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 '06 8 8 0 193 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 28 8/16/80 6 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 '03 9 9 0 094 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 36 10/24/72 12 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 9 9 0 096 Robison, Brian DE 6-3 259 25 4/27/83 2 Texas Splendora, TX D4 '07 9 0 0 097 Wyms, Ellis DT 6-3 290 29 4/12/79 8 Mississippi State Indianola, MS UFA (Sea) '08 9 0 0 098 Guion, Letroy DT 6-4 303 21 6/21/87 R Florida State Starke, FL D5b '08 1 0 0 899 Harris, Napoleon LB 6-2 255 29 2/25/79 7 Northwestern Harvey, IL FA '08 3 1 0 0

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

INJURED RESERVE27 Boulware, Michae S 6-3 220 27 9/17/81 5 Florida State Columbia, SC UFA (Hou) '08 0 0 0 041 Gordon, Charles CB 5-11 180 24 7/18/84 3 Kansas Santa Monica, CA FA '06 9 2 0 056 Henderson, E.J. LB 6-1 245 28 8/3/80 6 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 '03 4 3 0 059 Farwell, Heath LB 6-0 235 26 12/31/81 4 San Diego State Corona, CA FA '05 0 0 0 060 Radovich, Drew T 6-5 305 23 6/20/85 R Southern California Mission Viejo, CA FA '08 0 0 0 671 Allen, Kenderick DT 6-5 328 30 9/14/78 5 Louisiana State Bogalusa, LA FA '08 0 0 0 092 Mitchell, Jayme DE 6-6 285 24 3/15/84 3 Mississippi Jackson, MS FA '06 0 0 0 0

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

2008 MINNESOTA VIKINGS COACHING STAFF


MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 NUMERICAL ROSTERUpdated: November 10, 2008 2008 Participation

Head Coach: Brad ChildressAssistants: Leslie Frazier (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator), Darrell Bevell (Offensive Coordinator), Paul Ferraro (Special Teams Coordinator), Juney Barnett(Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Eric Bieniemy (Running Backs), Brendan Daly (Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line), Karl Dunbar (Defensive Line), Ryan Ficken (QualityControl-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 Defensive Backs), Pat Morris (Offensive Line), Brian Murphy (Assistant Special Teams), Chad O'Shea (OffensiveAssistant/Wide Receivers), Fred Pagac (Linebackers), Kevin Rogers (Quarterbacks), Ryan Silverfield (Offensive/Defensive Assistant), Kevin Stefanski (Assistant to HeadCoach), George Stewart (Wide Receivers), Martin Streight (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Joe Woods (Defensive Backs)

Quarterbacks (3): Kevin Rogers/Ryan SilverfieldNo. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA4 Booty, John David QB 6-3 213 23 1/3/85 R Southern California Shreveport, LA D5a '08 0 0 0 912 Frerotte, Gus QB 6-3 233 37 7/31/71 15 Tulsa Ford City, PA FA '08 7 7 2 07 Jackson, Tarvaris QB 6-2 225 25 4/21/83 3 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c '06 4 2 5 0Running Backs (5): 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 3 0 0 643 Hicks, Maurice RB 5-11 205 30 7/22/78 5 North Carolina A&T Emporia, VA UFA (SF) '08 7 0 0 228 Peterson, Adrian RB 6-1 217 23 3/21/85 2 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 '07 9 9 0 038 Tahi, Naufahu FB 6-0 254 27 10/30/81 3 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) '06 9 3 0 029 Taylor, Chester RB 5-11 213 29 9/22/79 7 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) '06 9 0 0 0

No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA84 Allison, Aundrae WR 6-0 198 24 6/25/84 2 East Carolina Kannapolis, NC D5 '07 9 0 0 087 Berrian, Bernard WR 6-1 185 27 12/27/80 5 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) '08 9 8 0 089 Ferguson, Robert WR 6-1 219 28 12/17/79 8 Texas A&M Houston, TX FA '07 7 0 0 218 Rice, Sidney WR 6-4 202 22 9/1/86 2 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 '07 6 2 0 319 Wade, Bobby WR 5-10 186 27 2/25/81 6 Arizona Phoenix, AZ UFA (Tenn) '07 9 7 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 9 7 0 045 Mills, Garrett TE 6-1 235 25 10/12/83 3 Tulsa Jenks, OK W (NE) '07 7 0 0 281 Shiancoe, Visanthe TE 6-4 250 28 6/18/80 6 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) '07 9 8 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 9 9 0 062 Cook, Ryan T 6-6 328 25 5/8/83 3 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b '06 9 9 0 064 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 28 6/14/80 5 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 9 9 0 079 Hicks, Artis G 6-4 335 29 11/28/78 7 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) '06 9 4 0 076 Hutchinson, Steve G 6-5 313 31 11/1/77 8 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) '06 9 9 0 072 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 26 12/1/81 4 Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 4 0 0 574 McKinnie, Bryant T 6-8 335 29 9/23/79 7 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 '02 5 5 0 065 Sullivan, John C 6-4 301 23 8/8/85 R Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a '08 9 0 0 0

DEFENSE (26): Leslie Frazier

No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA69 Allen, Jared DE 6-6 270 26 4/3/82 5 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) '08 9 9 0 091 Edwards, Ray DE 6-5 268 23 1/1/85 3 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 '06 8 8 0 190 Evans, Fred DT 6-4 305 24 11/6/83 3 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA '07 9 0 0 073 Grigsby, Otis DE 6-3 260 27 11/19/80 2 Kentucky Converse, TX PS (Car) '07 7 1 0 298 Guion, Letroy DT 6-4 303 21 6/21/87 R Florida State Starke, FL D5b '08 1 0 0 896 Robison, Brian DE 6-3 259 25 4/27/83 2 Texas Splendora, TX D4 '07 9 0 0 093 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 28 8/16/80 6 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 '03 9 9 0 094 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 36 10/24/72 12 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 9 9 0 097 Wyms, Ellis DT 6-3 290 29 4/12/79 8 Mississippi State Indianola, MS UFA (Sea) '08 9 0 0 0Linebackers (7): 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 8 1 0 152 Greenway, Chad LB 6-2 242 25 1/12/83 3 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 '06 9 8 0 099 Harris, Napoleon LB 6-2 255 29 2/25/79 7 Northwestern Harvey, IL FA '08 3 1 0 050 Henderson, Erin LB 6-3 244 22 7/1/86 R Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA '08 5 0 0 358 Herron, David LB 6-1 239 24 6/17/84 1 Michigan State Warren, OH FA '07 7 3 0 251 Leber, Ben LB 6-3 244 29 12/7/78 7 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) '06 9 8 0 055 Thomas, Dontarrious LB 6-2 241 28 9/2/80 5 Auburn Perry, GA D2 '04 2 0 0 1Defensive Backs (9): 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 9 0 0 037 Frampton, Eric S 5-11 205 24 2/6/84 2 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) '07 9 0 0 023 Griffin, Cedric CB 6-0 203 25 11/11/82 3 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a '06 9 9 0 025 Johnson, Tyrell S 6-0 207 23 5/19/85 R Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 '08 9 7 0 021 McCauley, Marcus CB 6-1 203 25 9/3/83 2 Fresno State Sacramento, CA D3 '07 3 0 0 622 Sapp, Benny CB 5-9 190 27 1/20/81 5 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) '08 7 1 0 242 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 33 11/3/75 12 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 9 9 0 020 Williams, Madieu S 6-1 203 27 10/18/81 5 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) '08 2 2 0 726 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 31 6/24/77 10 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 9 9 0 0

SPECIAL TEAMS (3): Paul Ferraro Specialists (3): Paul Ferraro/Brian MurphyNo. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA5 Kluwe, Chris P 6-4 215 26 12/24/81 4 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) '05 9 0 0 046 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 27 1/27/81 5 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 9 0 0 08 Longwell, Ryan K 6-0 200 34 8/16/74 12 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) '06 9 0 0 0


Defensive Line (9): Karl Dunbar/Brendan Daly

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

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ROSTER-BY-POSITIONUpdated: November 10, 2008OFFENSE (24): Darrell Bevell

2008 Participation

15th Year (1) 6th Year (4) 3rd Year (8) Rookie (6)Gus Frerotte Vinny Ciurciu Ryan Cook Husain Abdullah

Visanthe Shiancoe Ray Edwards John David Booty12th Year (3) Bobby Wade Fred Evans Letroy GuionRyan Longwell Kevin Williams Chad Greenway Erin HendersonDarren Sharper Cedric Griffin Tyrell JohnsonPat Williams 5th Year (9) Tarvaris Jackson John Sullivan

Jared Allen Garrett Mills11th Year (1) Bernard Berrian Naufahu TahiMatt Birk Jeff Dugan

Anthony Herrera 2nd Year (7)10th Year (2) Maurice Hicks Aundrae AllisonJim Kleinsasser Cullen Loeffler Eric FramptonAntoine Winfield Benny Sapp Otis Grigsby

Dontarrious Thomas Marcus McCauley8th Year (3) Madieu Williams Adrian PetersonRobert Ferguson Sidney RiceSteve Hutchinson 4th Year (2) Brian RobisonEllis Wyms Marcus Johnson

Chris Kluwe 1st Year (1)7th Year (5) David HerronNapoleon HarrisArtis HicksBen LeberBryant McKinnieChester Taylor

1st Round (7)

2nd Round (11)

3rd Round (4)

4th Round (4)

5th Round (5)

6th Round (4)

7th Round (3)

Undrafted (14)


MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ROSTER BY EXPERIENCE


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

Updated: November 10, 2008

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

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

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

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), Naufahu Tahi (06-Cin.), David Herron (07), Husain Abdullah (08), Erin Henderson (08).

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

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

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

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

WR: 87 Bernard Berrian 89 Robert FergusonLT: 74 Bryant McKinnie 79 Artis HicksLG: 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: 19 Bobby Wade 18 Sidney Rice 84 Aundrae AllisonQB: 12 Gus Frerotte 7 Tarvaris Jackson 4 John David BootyFB: 38 Naufahu Tahi 83 Jeff DuganHB: 28 Adrian Peterson 29 Chester Taylor 43 Maurice Hicks

LE: 91 Ray Edwards 73 Otis GrigsbyNT: 94 Pat Williams 90 Fred EvansUT: 93 Kevin Williams 97 Ellis Wyms 98 Letroy GuionRE: 69 Jared Allen 96 Brian RobisonSLB: 52 Chad Greenway 50 Erin HendersonMLB: 99 Napoleon Harris 55 Dontarrious Thomas 58 David HerronWLB: 51 Ben Leber 54 Vinny CiurciuLCB: 26 Antoine Winfield 21 Marcus McCauleyRCB: 23 Cedric Griffin 22 Benny SappSS: 42 Darren Sharper 39 Husain AbdullahFS: 20 Madieu Williams 25 Tyrell Johnson 37 Eric Frampton

CIAL TEAMS

P: 5 Chris KluweK: 8 Ryan LongwellLS: 46 Cullen LoefflerH: 5 Chris KluweKR: 43 Maurice Hicks 29 Chester Taylor 84 Aundrae AllisonPR: 84 Aundrae Allison 87 Bernard Berrian

Antoine Winfield - an-TWANEllis Wyms - wims

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

Jim Kleinsasser - KLINE-sauce-er

Tarvaris Jackson - ta-VAR-isTyrell Johnson - TIE-rell

Letroy Guion - LA-troy GUY-onOtis Grigsby - grigs-BEEAnthony Herrera - HA-rare-ah

Rookie Players Underlined

Chris Kluwe - CLUE-eeBen Leber - LEE-ber

SPECIAL TEAMS

Bernard Berrian - bare-E-anHusain Abdullah - WHO-sane ab-dul-LA

Injured Players in Parentheses

2008 VIKINGS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE

Updated: November 10, 2008

DEFENSE

Madieu Williams - muh-DEE-you

Visanthe Shiancoe - vi-sahn-tay SHANK-ohGus Frerotte - FUR-ottNaufahu Tahi - nah-fah-WHO TAH-hee

Brian Robison - ROB-ah-sinJeff Dugan - DOO-ganCullen Loeffler - LEFF-lerVinny Ciurciu - chur-choo

Date 9/8 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/6 10/12 10/19 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 12/14 12/21 12/28Opponent @ GB Ind Car @ Ten @ NO Det @ Chi Hou GB @ TB @ Jac Chi @ Det @Ari Atl NYG GP GS DNP IA GP GSAbdullah, Husain P P P P P P P P P 9 0 0 0 9 0Alexander, Rufus N N N PS PS PS P PS PS 1 0 0 0 1 0Allen, Jared S S S S S S S S S 9 9 0 0 70 64Allen, Kenderick IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 31 3Allison, Aundrae P P P P P P P P P 9 0 0 0 20 0Berrian, Bernard S S S S P S S S S 9 8 0 0 67 40Birk, Matt S S S S S S S S S 9 9 0 0 139 116Booty, John David I I I I I I I I I 0 0 0 9 0 0Boulware, Michael IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 64 28Burnett, Martail N PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Ciurciu, Vinny P P P I P P S P P 8 1 0 1 78 6Clark, Chris N PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Cook, Ryan S S S S S S S S S 9 9 0 0 31 27Daniels, Brian PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Douzable, Leger PS N N N N N N N N 0 0 0 0 0 0Dugan, Jeff I I I I P I I P P 3 0 0 6 41 12Edwards, Ray S S S I S S S S S 8 8 0 1 35 21Evans, Fred P P P P P P P P P 9 0 0 0 21 0Farwell, Heath IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 39 0Ferguson, Robert P P P P P P P I I 7 0 0 2 82 34Frampton, Eric P P P P P P P P P 9 0 0 0 23 0Frerotte, Gus DNP DNP S S S S S S S 7 7 0 0 143 89Gordon, Charles S P P P P P P P S 9 2 0 0 32 5Greenway, Chad S S S S S S S S P 9 8 0 0 25 24Griffin, Cedric S S S S S S S S S 9 9 0 0 39 32Grigsby, Otis P P P S P P I I P 7 1 0 2 15 1Guion, Letroy I I I P I I I I I 1 0 0 8 1 0Harris, Napoleon N N N N N N P S P 3 1 0 0 93 69Henderson, E.J. S S S P IR IR IR IR IR 4 3 0 0 79 63Henderson, Erin I I P P P P N P I 5 0 0 3 5 0Herrera, Anthony S S S S S S S S S 9 9 0 0 37 37Herron, David P P P S S S I I P 7 3 0 2 9 3Hicks, Artis S S S S P P P P P 9 4 0 0 75 53Hicks, Maurice I I P P P P P P P 7 0 0 2 62 5Hutchinson, Steve S S S S S S S S S 9 9 0 0 109 109Jackson, Tarvaris S S DNP P P DNP DNP DNP DNP 4 2 5 0 20 16Johnson, Jaymar PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Johnson, Marcus P P P P I I I I I 4 0 0 5 44 20Johnson, Tyrell S S S S S S S P P 9 7 0 0 9 7Kleinsasser, Jim S P S P S S S S S 9 7 0 0 126 100Kluwe, Chris P P P P P P P P P 9 0 0 0 65 0Leber, Ben P S S S S S S S S 9 8 0 0 97 80Loeffler, Cullen P P P P P P P P P 9 0 0 0 73 0Longwell, Ryan P P P P P P P P P 9 0 0 0 185 0Mattran, Tim PS PS N N N N N N N 0 0 0 0 0 0McCauley, Marcus I I I I P P P I I 3 0 0 6 19 9McKinnie, Bryant SUS SUS SUS SUS S S S S S 5 5 0 0 93 92Mills, Garrett P P P P P P P I I 7 0 0 2 8 0Mitchell, Jayme IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 23 0Peterson, Adrian S S S S S S S S S 9 9 0 0 23 18Radovich, Drew I I I I I I IR IR IR 0 0 0 6 0 0Reynaud, Darius PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Rice, Sidney S S DNP P I I P P P 6 2 0 3 19 6Robison, Brian P P P P P P P P P 9 0 0 0 25 6Ross, Isaiah N N PS N N N N N N 0 0 0 0 0 0Sapp, Benny P P P P I P I P S 7 1 0 2 63 7Sharper, Darren S S S S S S S S S 9 9 0 0 176 160Shiancoe, Visanthe P S S S S S S P S 9 7 0 0 89 46Shotwell, Kyle PS N N N N N N N N 0 0 0 0 0 0Sullivan, John P P P P P P P P P 9 0 0 0 9 0Tahi, Naufahu P P P S S P P S P 9 3 0 0 19 3Tapeh, Thomas S P I I I I N N N 2 1 0 4 41 17Taylor, Chester P P P P P P P P P 9 0 0 0 100 31Thomas, Dontarrious N N N N N N P P I 2 0 0 1 61 10Udeze, Kenechi NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI 0 0 0 0 51 47Wade, Bobby P P S S S S S S S 9 7 0 0 83 37Walker, Marcus PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0Williams, Kevin S S S S S S S S S 9 9 0 0 87 87Williams, Madieu I I I I I I I S S 2 2 0 7 51 47Williams, Pat S S S S S S S S S 9 9 0 0 165 122Winfield, Antoine S S S S S S S S S 9 9 0 0 137 121Wyms, Ellis P P P P P P P P P 9 0 0 0 88 9Young, Albert PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 0 0

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

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 PARTICIPATION CHARTCareer2008

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

CB Cedric Griffin (2a) LB Ben Leber **T Ryan Cook (2b) K Ryan Longwell **

QB Tarvaris Jackson (2c) FB Naufahu Tahi (PS-Cin)DE Ray Edwards (4) 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 Napoleon Harris **

LB Erin Henderson *RB Maurice Hicks **CB Benny Sapp **LB Dontarrious Thomas#S Madieu Williams **

DT Ellis Wyms **

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

HOW THE 2008 MINNESOTA VIKINGS WERE BUILT

DATE POSITION PLAYER TRANSACTIONNovember 10 CB GORDON, Charles Placed on Injured ReserveOctober 23 LB ALEXANDER, Rufus Signed to Practice SquadOctober 21 LB HENDERSON, Erin SignedOctober 21 LB ALEXANDER, Rufus WaivedOctober 18 LB ALEXANDER, Rufus SignedOctober 18 LB HENDERSON, Erin WaivedOctober 16 LB HARRIS, Napoleon SignedOctober 16 FB TAPEH, Thomas WaivedOctober 13 LB THOMAS, Dontarrious SignedOctober 13 T RADOVICH, Drew Placed on Injured ReserveOctober 6 LB HENDERSON, E.J. Placed on Injured ReserveSeptember 29 T McKINNIE, Bryant Activated from Reserve/Suspended ListSeptember 23 LB ALEXANDER, Rufus Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 23 G ROSS, Isaiah Released from Practice SquadSeptember 17 G ROSS, Isaiah Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 16 C MATTRAN, Tim Released from Practice SquadSeptember 10 T CLARK, Chris Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 9 DE BURNETT, Martail Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 9 DT DOUZABLE, Leger Released from Practice SquadSeptember 9 LB SHOTWELL, Kyle Released from Practice SquadSeptember 4 LB SHOTWELL, Kyle Signed to Practice SquadSeptember 4 DE BURNETT, Martail Released from Practice SquadSeptember 2 C JONES, Mike Waived/Injury SettlementAugust 30 DE BURNETT, Martail Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 G DANIELS, Brian Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 DT DOUZABLE, Leger Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 WR JOHNSON, Jaymar Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 C MATTRAN, Tim Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 WR REYNAUD, Darius Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 CB WALKER, Marcus Signed to Practice SquadAugust 30 RB YOUNG, Albert Signed to Practice SquadAugust 29 LB ALEXANDER, Rufus WaivedAugust 29 QB BOLLINGER, Brooks WaivedAugust 29 S BOULWARE, Michael Placed on Injured ReserveAugust 29 DE BURNETT, Martail WaivedAugust 29 G DANIELS, Brian WaivedAugust 29 DE DOUZABLE, Leger WaivedAugust 29 K HAUSCHKA, Steven WaivedAugust 29 T JOHNSON, Chase WaivedAugust 29 WR JOHNSON, Jaymar WaivedAugust 29 TE JONES, Braden WaivedAugust 29 WR JONES, Nate WaivedAugust 29 LB LEMAN, J WaivedAugust 29 C MATTRAN, Tim WaivedAugust 29 CB McCANN, Dee WaivedAugust 29 C MOZES, Dan WaivedAugust 29 WR NANCE, Martin WaivedAugust 29 DE NORWELL, Chris WaivedAugust 29 WR REYNAUD, Darius WaivedAugust 29 CB SUMRALL, Brandon WaivedAugust 29 CB WALKER, Marcus WaivedAugust 29 RB YOUNG, Albert WaivedAugust 29 T McKINNIE, Bryant Placed on Reserve/SuspendedAugust 25 WR DAVIS, Daniel WaivedAugust 25 T DUMFORD, Sean WaivedAugust 25 T PASTEUR, Brock WaivedAugust 25 LB POPE, Derrick ReleasedAugust 18 DT ALLEN, Kendrick Placed on Injured Reserve

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2008 ROSTER MOVES

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

January 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

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

CB Cedric Griffin (2a) LB Ben Leber **T Ryan Cook (2b) K Ryan Longwell **

QB Tarvaris Jackson (2c) FB Naufahu Tahi (PS-Cin)DE Ray Edwards (4) 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 Napoleon Harris **

LB Erin Henderson *RB Maurice Hicks **CB Benny Sapp **LB Dontarrious Thomas#S Madieu Williams **

DT Ellis Wyms **

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

HOW THE 2008 MINNESOTA VIKINGS WERE BUILT

1st Downs Total Offense INTs By Minn. Punts Punt Returns KO Returns Pen Fum Scoring T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG S@GB 21 10 7 4 355 187 33 168 1/10 35 16 1 0 0 0 0 5/43.4 4 13 0 9 0 3 60 22 0 9/24 0/0 1 1 0 1/1 2/2 0IND 16 7 8 1 299 180 23 119 2/10 24 14 0 2 1 1 0 6/43.3 4 42 1 27 0 4 105 37 0 2/5 2/1 0 0 0 0/0 5/6 0CAR 17 5 11 1 305 119 32 186 3/18 28 16 1 0 0 0 0 5/52.6 2 0 3 0 0 2 44 27 0 9/100 1/0 0 1 1 2/2 2/2 0@ TEN 18 4 13 1 333 80 20 253 4/21 44 26 1 0 0 0 0 6/54.0 3 19 2 10 0 5 133 34 0 7/50 4/3 2 0 0 2/2 1/2 0@ NO 16 2 12 2 270 44 26 226 1/0 37 20 0 2 1 1 0 7/43.3 0 0 2 0 0 5 117 27 0 7/60 1/0 0 2 1 3/3 3/3 0DET 18 5 11 2 392 135 31 257 5/39 33 18 1 0 0 0 0 8/51.8 3 5 3 5 0 4 93 42 0 7/99 4/2 0 1 0 1/1 1/2 1@ CHI 28 10 16 2 439 155 32 284 2/14 40 25 4 0 0 0 0 1/0.0 2 3 2 3 0 7 153 31 0 8/50 2/1 3 2 0 5/5 2/2 0HOU 15 10 5 0 345 177 35 168 3/14 18 11 1 2 4 4 0 6/44.0 2 5 1 6 0 3 53 30 0 3/20 0/0 1 3 0 4/4 0/0 0GB 18 9 8 1 361 220 41 141 2/10 28 15 3 0 0 0 0 5/46.8 4 36 1 20 0 5 96 22 0 7/55 0/0 1 2 0 3/3 1/2 2@ TB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Totals 167 62 91 14 3099 1296 286 1803 23/136 287 161 12 6 6 4 0 49/46.5 23 123 15 27 0 38 854 42 0 59/481 14/7 8 12 2 21/21 17/21 3 T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG S

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY: 44-126, 34.9%

1st Downs Total Offense INTs By Opp. Punts Punt Returns KO Returns Pen Fum Scoring T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG S@GB 15 8 6 1 317 139 27 178 0/0 22 18 0 1 7 7 0 5/45.2 3 78 0 76t 1 4 92 24 0 12/118 2/0 1 1 1 3/3 1/2 0IND 17 2 15 0 321 25 19 296 2/15 42 26 2 0 0 0 0 7/44.0 2 30 1 25 0 4 84 27 0 5/45 0/0 1 1 0 1/1 1/2 0CAR 14 3 9 2 204 47 20 157 5/34 29 17 0 1 19 19 0 5/39.8 5 50 0 19 0 5 146 38 0 12/67 3/2 1 0 0 1/1 1/1 0@ TEN 16 5 11 0 275 76 34 199 0/0 35 18 0 1 11 11 0 6/43.5 4 55 0 20 0 4 120 52 0 4/18 3/1 3 0 0 3/3 3/3 0@ NO 17 3 14 0 375 55 22 320 1/10 46 26 2 0 0 0 0 2/43.0 5 176 1 71t 2 7 178 56 0 11/102 5/2 0 1 2 3/3 2/4 0DET 8 2 5 1 212 100 24 112 6/38 21 12 0 1 2 2 0 9/45.8 4 25 0 13 0 3 50 19 0 5/96 3/1 0 1 0 1/1 1/1 0@ CHI 20 5 13 2 327 53 22 274 2/9 32 21 0 4 56 50 0 4/48.3 0 0 0 0 0 7 124 20 0 5/45 2/1 1 2 3 6/6 2/3 0HOU 20 3 17 0 389 62 16 327 5/36 45 32 2 1 44 44t 1 4/40.3 2 -1 1 1 0 5 101 31 0 5/35 2/1 0 2 1 3/3 0/0 0GB 12 4 6 2 184 74 18 110 4/32 26 15 0 3 87 59t 1 7/40.1 2 75 2 65t 1 5 93 31 0 10/80 2/0 1 0 2 3/3 2/3 0@ TB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Totals 139 35 96 8 2604 631 70.1 1973 25/174 298 185 6 12 226 59t 2 49/46.5 23 123 6 76t 4 44 988 56 0 69/606 22/8 8 8 9 24/24 13/19 0 T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG S

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY: 38-115, 33.0%

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT Total VIKINGS’ FG 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT Total OPP. FG @GB 0 3 3 13 0 19 37, 27 0 10 7 7 0 24 42, 33BIND 6 3 6 0 0 15 45, 27, 53, 46, 28, 48 WL 0 0 7 11 0 18 30WR, 47CAR 0 10 7 3 0 20 28, 32 3 7 0 0 0 10 43@ TEN 0 10 0 7 0 17 42, 48 RU 10 10 3 7 0 30 20, 32, 49@ NO 10 10 0 10 0 30 53, 33, 30 10 0 7 10 0 27 46B, 35, 53, 46WLDET 2 0 7 3 0 12 38B, 26 0 3 7 0 0 10 40@ CHI 14 10 7 10 0 41 42, 23 14 13 14 7 0 48 26, 42B, 48HOU 7 14 0 7 0 28 - 7 0 7 7 0 21 -GB 7 7 7 7 0 28 54, 47WR 7 3 14 3 0 27 47, 40, 52WR@ TB - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Totals 46 67 37 60 0 210 51 46 66 52 0 215

GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICSVIKINGS

OPPONENTS

SCORING SUMMARY

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

10/6 at New Orleans 5-15 33.3%10/12 Detroit 3-15 20.0% 10/19 at Chicago 4-12 33.3% 11/2 Houston 6-13 46.2%

11/9 Green Bay 6-15 40.0%

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

10/6 at New Orleans 7-15 46.7%10/12 Detroit 2-13 15.4% 10/19 at Chicago 2-9 22.2% 11/2 Houston 7-14 50.0%

11/9 Green Bay 1-11 9.1%

#28 Adrian Peterson RB No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB 19 103 5.4 34 1IND 29 160 5.5 29 0CAR 17 77 4.5 14 0@ TEN 18 80 4.4 28t 2@ NO 21 32 1.5 7 0DET 25 111 4.4 13 0@ CHI 22 121 5.5 54t 2HOU 25 139 5.6 40 1GB 30 192 6.4 29t 1@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 206 1015 4.9 54t 7

#87 Bernard Berrian WR No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 3 3.0 3 0

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

#29 Chester Taylor RB No Yds Avg Lg TD 5 19 3.8 9 0 4 18 4.5 7 0 11 44 4.0 10 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 3 8 2.7 5 0 5 21 4.2 13 0 10 34 3.4 8 1 7 38 5.4 12 0 10 29 2.9 7 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 56 211 3.8 13 1

#12 Gus Frerotte QB No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB DNPIND DNPCAR 4 -2 -0.5 3 0@ TEN 1 0 0.0 0 0@ NO 2 4 2.0 5 0DET 0 0 0.0 0 0@ CHI 0 0 0.0 0 0HOU 3 0 0.0 2 0GB 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 11 1 0.1 5 0

RUSHING

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

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

#12 Gus Frerotte QB A C Yds Pct. TD Int LG SK/Yd Rating @ GB DNPIND DNPCAR 28 16 204 57.1 1 1 48 3/18 77.1@ TEN 43 25 266 58.1 0 0 28 2/9 66.6@ NO 36 19 222 52.7 1 0 36 1/0 81.0DET 33 18 296 54.5 1 1 86t 5/39 82.4@ CHI 40 25 298 62.5 2 4 34 2/14 62.3HOU 18 11 182 61.1 3 1 55 3/14 111.6GB 28 15 151 53.6 2 3 47t 2/10 53.4@ TB - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - 226 129 1619 57.1 10 11 86t 18/104 74.0

PASSING

#29 Chester Taylor RB A C Yds Pct. TD Int LG SK/Yd Rating @ GB 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0IND 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0CAR 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0@ TEN 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0@ NO 1 1 4 100.0 1 0 4t 0 122.9DET 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0@ CHI 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0HOU 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0GB 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0@ TB - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - 1 1 4 100.0 1 0 4t 0 122.9

#19 Bobby Wade WR No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB 0 0 0.0 0 0IND 3 42 14.0 22 0CAR 3 35 11.7 15 0@ TEN 7 75 10.7 23 0@ NO 8 64 8.0 17 0DET 4 71 17.8 46 0@ CHI 5 60 12.0 19 0HOU 3 16 5.3 12 0GB 3 24 8.0 11 0@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 36 387 10.8 46 0

#29 Chester Taylor RB No Yds Avg Lg TD 3 21 7.0 14 0 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0 3 22 7.3 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 14 7.0 9 0 3 33 11.0 15 0 6 48 8.0 13 0 3 25 8.3 12 0 4 84 21.0 47t 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25 245 9.8 47t 1

#81 Visanthe Shiancoe TE No Yds Avg Lg TD 3 21 7.0 9 0 1 23 23.0 23 0 2 38 19.0 34t 1 4 47 11.8 22 0 2 16 8.0 12 1 1 10 10.0 10 0 4 68 17.0 24t 1 1 25 25.0 25t 1 3 4 1.3 4 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 252 12.0 34t 4

#87 Bernard Berrian WR No Yds Avg Lg TD 3 38 12.7 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 79 26.3 48 0 5 78 15.6 28 0 6 110 18.3 36 1 5 131 26.2 86t 1 6 81 13.5 34 1 2 104 52.0 55 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30 621 20.7 86t 4

#28 Adrian Peterson RB No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB 1 11 11.0 11 0IND 4 20 5.0 13 0CAR 0 0 0.0 0 0@ TEN 4 21 5.3 8 0@ NO 1 9 9.0 9 0DET 1 -5 -5.0 -5 0@ CHI 1 9 9.0 9 0HOU 0 0 0.0 0 0GB 3 33 11.0 16 0@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 15 98 6.5 16 0

#45 Garrett Mills TE No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB 3 49 16.3 23 0IND 0 0 0.0 0 0CAR 1 10 10.0 10 0@ TEN 0 0 0.0 0 0@ NO 0 0 0.0 0 0DET 0 0 0.0 0 0@ CHI 0 0 0.0 0 0HOU INACTIVEGB INACTIVE@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 4 59 14.8 23 0

#44 Thomas Tapeh FB No Yds Avg Lg TD 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 INACTIVE INACTIVE INACTIVE INACTIVE NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 7 7.0 7 0

#89 Robert Ferguson WR No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 9 9.0 9 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 16 8.0 9 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 INACTIVE INACTIVE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 25 8.3 9 0

#40 Jim Kleinsasser TE No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 12 12.0 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 15 15.0 15 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 40 20.0 34 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 67 16.8 34 0

RECEIVING

#84 Aundrae Allison WR No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 37 18.5 21 0 1 5 5.0 5 0 2 23 11.5 14 0 1 13 13.0 13 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 32 10.7 18 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 110 12.2 21 0

#38 Naufahu Tahi FB No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 -2 -1.0 3 0 2 6 3.0 4 0 2 9 4.5 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 4 4.0 4 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 20 2.5 7 0

#18 Sidney Rice WR No Yds Avg Lg TD 2 31 15.5 23t 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 INACTIVE 1 6 6.0 6 0 INACTIVE INACTIVE 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 8 8.0 8t 1 1 3 3.0 3t 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 48 9.6 23t 3

#5 Chris Kluwe P No Yds Avg TB I20 LG BL Net @ GB 5 217 43.4 0 2 50 0 27.8IND 6 260 43.3 1 2 56 0 35.0CAR 5 263 52.6 0 2 55 0 42.6@ TEN 6 324 54.0 1 0 57 0 41.5@ NO 7 303 43.3 1 3 52 0 15.3DET 8 414 51.8 3 1 60 0 41.1@ CHI 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0.0HOU 6 264 44.0 0 4 57 0 44.2GB 5 234 46.8 0 4 59 0 31.8@ TB - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - 48 2279 47.5 6 18 60 1 34.1

#41 Charles Gordon CB No Yds Avg FC Lg TD @ GB 1 0 0.0 0 0 0IND 3 15 5.0 1 9 0CAR 0 0 0.0 0 0 0@ TEN 3 19 6.3 2 10 0@ NO 0 0 0.0 2 0 0DET 2 5 1.7 3 5 0@ CHI 2 3 1.5 2 3 0HOU 2 5 2.5 1 6 0GB 2 19 9.5 0 20 0@ TB - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - -CHI - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - -ATL - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - 15 66 4.4 11 20 0

#84 Aundrae Allison WR No Yds Avg FC Lg TD 3 13 4.3 0 9 0 1 27 27.0 0 27 0 2 0 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 2 17 8.5 1 10 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 57 7.1 4 27 0

#43 Maurice Hicks RB No Yds Avg FC Lg TD @ GB INACTIVEIND INACTIVECAR 0 0 0.0 0 0 0@ TEN 4 110 27.5 0 34 0@ NO 4 93 23.3 0 27 0DET 3 51 17.0 0 27 0@ CHI 7 153 21.9 0 31 0HOU 1 30 30.0 0 30 0GB 2 35 17.5 0 18 0@ TB - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - -CHI - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - -ATL - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - 21 472 22.5 0 34 0

#29 Chester Taylor RB No Yds Avg FC Lg TD 1 21 21.0 0 21 0 3 93 31.0 0 37 0 2 44 22.0 0 27 0 1 23 23.0 0 23 0 1 24 24.0 0 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 205 25.6 0 37 0

PUNTING

PUNT RETURNS

KICKOFF RETURNS #84 Aundrae Allison WR No Yds Avg FC Lg TD 2 39 19.5 0 22 0 1 12 12.0 0 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 9 9.0 0 9 0 1 22 22.0 0 22 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 82 16.4 0 22 0

#41 Charles Gordon CB No Yds Avg FC Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 42 42.0 0 42 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 19 19.0 0 19 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 61 30.5 0 42 0

#26 Antoine Winfi eld CB No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB 0 0 0.0 0 0IND 0 0 0.0 0 0CAR 1 19 19.0 19t 1@ TEN 0 0 0.0 0 0@ NO 1 9 9.0 9 0DET 0 0 0.0 0 0@ CHI 0 0 0.0 0 0HOU 0 0 0.0 0 0GB 0 0 0.0 0 0@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 2 28 14.0 19t 1

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

FUMBLE RETURNS #51 Ben Leber LB No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 10 10.0 10 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 10 3.3 10 0

#25 Tyrell Johnson S No Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 7 7.0 7 0

#94 Pat Williams DT No Yds Avg Lg TD @ GB 0 0 0.0 0 0IND 0 0 0.0 0 0CAR 0 0 0.0 0 0@ TEN 0 0 0.0 0 0@ NO 0 0 0.0 0 0DET 0 0 0.0 0 0@ CHI 1 0 0.0 0 0HOU 0 0 0.0 0 0GB 0 0 0.0 0 0@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 1 0 0.0 0 0

#40 Jim Kleinsasser TE No Yds Avg FC Lg TD @ GB 0 0 0.0 0 0 0IND 0 0 0.0 0 0 0CAR 0 0 0.0 0 0 0@ TEN 0 0 0.0 0 0 0@ NO 0 0 0.0 0 0 0DET 0 0 0.0 0 0 0@ CHI 0 0 0.0 0 0 0HOU 1 14 14.0 0 0 0GB 0 0 0.0 0 0 0@ TB - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - -CHI - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - -ATL - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - 1 14 14.0 0 0 0

KICKOFF RETURNS #38 Naufahu Tahi FB No Yds Avg FC Lg TD 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 20 20.0 0 20 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 20 20.0 0 20 0

#94 Pat Williams DT U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 3 3 6 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 2 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 5 1 6 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 4 1 5 1 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 1 3 2 5 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 2 3 0 0.0 1 0 1/0 0/0 0 2 2 4 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 15 37 3 0.0 4 0 0/0 0/0 2

#69 Jared Allen DE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 2 0 2 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 4 3 7 0 1.0 5 0 0/0 0/0 0 4 1 5 0 1.0 3 0 0/0 0/0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 4 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 1 2 0 0.0 4 0 0/0 0/0 1 3 0 3 0 1.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 7 1 8 1 2.0 4 1 0/0 0/0 1 3 1 4 0 2.0 7 1 0/0 0/0 0 2 2 4 0 1.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29 9 38 2 8.0 30 2 0/0 0/0 3

#91 Ray Edwards DE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 4 0 4 0 0.0 3 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 4 2 6 1 0.0 5 0 0/0 0/0 0CAR 0 1 1 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 1@TEN INACTIVE@NO 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0DET 4 1 5 1 0.5 3 0 0/0 0/0 0@CHI 3 0 3 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 1HOU 9 3 12 0 1.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 1GB 3 0 3 1 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 27 7 34 3 1.5 17 0 0/0 0/0 3

#41 Charles Gordon CB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 1/0 1 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 3 0 3 2 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 2 16 2 0.0 1 1 0/0 1/0 3

DEFENSE

#42 Darren Sharper S U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 3 2 5 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 CAR 3 2 5 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@TEN 4 2 6 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1@NO 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0DET 4 0 4 1 0.0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0@ CHI 6 1 7 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0HOU 4 1 5 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1GB 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 29 10 39 1 0.0 0 1 0/0 0/0 3

#25 Tyrell Johnson S U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 4 0 4 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 5 3 8 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 2 2 4 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 2 3 5 0 0.0 1 0 1/7 1/0 1 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 10 29 0 0.0 1 0 1/7 1/0 4

#56 E.J. Henderson LB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 5 1 6 0 0.0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0 8 3 11 1 1.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 15 2 17 2 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 1 3 2 5 0 0.0 0 0 1/0 0/0 0 INJURED RESERVE INJURED RESERVE I NJURED RESERVE INJURED RESERVE I NJURED RESERVE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31 8 39 3 1.0 2 1 1/0 0/0 2

#26 Antoine Winfi eld CB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@GB 5 2 7 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 1/1 2CAR 1 1 2 0 1.0 0 1 1/19 0/0 0 @TEN 3 7 10 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 3@NO 7 1 8 4 1.0 0 1 1/9 0/0 1 DET 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0@CHI 0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1HOU 4 0 4 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 1/4 1GB 3 3 6 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1@TB - - - - - - - - - -@JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@DET - - - - - - - - - -@ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 28 17 45 4 2.0 0 3 2/28 2/5 9

#51 Ben Leber LB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 2 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 2 3 0 0.0 0 0 1/0 0/0 0 2 3 5 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 6 1 7 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 1/1 4 6 3 9 0 0.5 2 0 1/10 0/0 1 3 1 4 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 2 4 1 5 0 0.0 1 0 1/0 0/0 1 3 0 3 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27 14 41 0 0.5 7 0 3/10 1/1 9

#52 Chad Greenway LB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 6 1 7 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 8 0 8 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 2CAR 5 6 11 1 1.0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0@ TEN 9 3 12 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0@ NO 5 2 7 0 0.0 1 1 0/0 0/0 0DET 4 5 9 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ CHI 7 1 8 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0HOU 10 3 13 1 1.0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0GB 9 3 12 1 1.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 63 24 87 5 3.0 3 3 0/0 0/0 2

#93 Kevin Williams DT U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 7 4 11 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 2 1 3 0 0.0 4 0 0/0 0/0 1 4 2 6 0 2.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 1 5 1 6 1 0.0 5 0 0/0 0/0 0 4 0 4 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 1 8 0 8 1 4.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 3 2 5 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 1 2 2 4 0 1.0 4 0 0/0 0/0 1 6 1 7 1 0.0 6 1 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 41 13 54 3 7.0 25 1 0/0 0/0 5

#23 Cedric Griffi n CB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 3 0 3 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 6 2 8 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 7 2 9 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 8 0 8 0 0.0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0 6 1 7 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 8 1 9 0 0.0 0 1 0/0 0/0 0 4 4 8 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 3 2 5 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 47 13 60 2 0.0 0 2 0/0 0/0 1

DEFENSE

#97 Ellis Wyms DE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 0.0 5 0 0/0 0/0 0

#22 Benny Sapp CB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@TEN 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@NO INACTIVEDET 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ CHI INACTIVEHOU 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0GB 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

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

#20 Madieu Williams S U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB INACTIVEIND INACTIVECAR INACTIVE@TEN INACTIVE@NO INACTIVEDET INACTIVE @CHI INACTIVEHOU 8 1 9 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 1/0 1GB 4 1 5 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 12 2 14 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 1/0 1

#58 David Herron LB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 2 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 INACTIVE INACTIVE 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 3 8 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0

#99 Napoleon Harris LB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM 3 3 6 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 1 2 0 1.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 5 11 0 1.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0

#90 Fred Evans DT U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 2 0 2 1 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 0 2 2 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0 0.0 3 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TEN 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@NO 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 DET 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ CHI 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0HOU 0 1 1 0 0.0 5 0 0/0 0/0 0GB 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 2 5 7 1 0.0 9 0 0/0 0/0 0

#96 Brian Robison DE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 2 2 4 0 0.0 1 0 0/0 0/0 1 1 0 1 0 1.0 4 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 3 7 0 1.0 9 0 0/0 0/0 1

#54 Vinny Ciurciu LB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 INACTIVE 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

#25 Tyrell Johnson S U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 0/0 0

#45 Garrett Mills TE U A T FF/FR BK 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 INACTIVE INACTIVE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0/0 0

#22 Benny Sapp CB U A T FF/FR BK @ GB 0 0 0 0/0 0IND 0 0 0 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0/0 0@ TEN 0 0 0 0/0 0@ NO INACTIVEDET 0 0 0 0/0 0@ CHI INACTIVEHOU 0 0 0 0/0 0GB 1 1 2 0/0 0@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 1 1 2 0/0 0

#23 Cedric Griffi n CB U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 4 0/0 0

#51 Ben Leber LB U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 2 0/0 0

#43 Maurice Hicks RB U A T FF/FR BK INACTIVE INACTIVE 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 1 1 2 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 0 2 2 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 4 7 0/0 0

#89 Robert Ferguson WR U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 INACTIVE INACTIVE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 1 3 0/0 0

#46 Cullen Loeffl er LS U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 0/0 0

#58 David Herron LB U A T FF/FR BK @ GB 2 0 2 0/0 0IND 0 0 0 0/0 0CAR 1 0 1 0/0 0@ TEN 0 0 0 0/0 0@ NO 0 0 0 0/0 0DET 0 0 0 0/0 0@ CHI INACTIVEHOU INACTIVEGB 0 0 0 0/0 0@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 3 0 3 0/0 0

#54 Vinny Ciurciu LB U A T FF/FR BK @ GB 0 0 0 0/0 0IND 1 1 2 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0/0 0@ TEN INACTIVE@ NO 0 0 0 0/0 0DET 1 1 2 0/0 0@ CHI 0 0 0 0/0 0HOU 0 0 0 0/0 0GB 0 1 1 0/0 0@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 2 3 5 0/0 0

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

#39 Husain Abdullah S U A T FF/FR BK @ GB 0 0 0 0/0 0IND 0 1 1 0/0 0CAR 2 0 2 0/0 0@ TEN 0 0 0 0/0 0@ NO 1 2 3 0/0 0DET 0 1 1 0/0 0@ CHI 2 1 3 0/0 0HOU 0 1 1 0/0 0GB 1 1 2 0/0 0@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 6 7 13 0/0 0

SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES #37 Eric Frampton S U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 2 0 2 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 1 1 2 0/0 0 1 1 2 0/0 0 3 0 3 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 2 11 0/0 0

#50 Erin Henderson LB U A T FF/FR BK INACTIVE INACTIVE 0 0 0 0/0 0 2 0 2 1/0 0 1 1 2 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 NOT WITH TEAM 0 0 0 0/0 0 INACTIVE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 1 4 1/0 0

#41 Charles Gordon CB U A T FF/FR BK 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 2 0 2 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 1 6 0/0 0

#26 Antoine Winfi eld CB U A T FF/FR BK 2 0 2 0/0 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 2 0 2 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 1 5 0/0 0

SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES #55 Dontarrious Thomas LB U A T FF/FR BK NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM 0 0 0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0/0 0 INACTIVE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0/0 0

#94 Pat Williams DT U A T FF/FR BK 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 1 0 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0/0 1

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

#56 Rufus Alexander LB U A T FF/FR BK NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM NOT WITH TEAM PRACTICE SQUAD PRACTICE SQUAD PRACTICE SQUAD 1 0 1 0/0 0 PRACTICE SQUAD PRACTICE SQUAD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0/0 0

#93 Kevin Williams DT U A T FF/FR BK @ GB 0 0 0 0/0 1IND 0 0 0 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0/0 0@ TEN 0 0 0 0/0 0@ NO 0 0 0 0/0 0DET 0 0 0 0/0 1@ CHI 0 0 0 0/0 0HOU 0 0 0 0/0 0GB 0 0 0 0/0 0@ TB - - - - -@ JAX - - - - -CHI - - - - -@ DET - - - - -@ ARI - - - - -ATL - - - - -NYG - - - - - 0 0 0 0/0 2

#28 Adrian Peterson RB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

MISCELLANEOUS TACKLES #81 Visanthe Shiancoe TE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TEN 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ NO 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0DET 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ CHI 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0HOU 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0GB 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

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

#29 Chester Taylor RB U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

#76 Steve Hutchinson G U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TEN 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ NO 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0DET 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ CHI 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0HOU 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0GB 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

#40 Jim Kleinsasser TE U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD@ GB 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0IND 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0CAR 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TEN 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ NO 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0DET 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ CHI 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0HOU 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0GB 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0@ TB - - - - - - - - - -@ JAX - - - - - - - - - -CHI - - - - - - - - - -@ DET - - - - - - - - - -@ ARI - - - - - - - - - -ATL - - - - - - - - - -NYG - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

#87 Bernard Berrian WR U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

#84 Aundrae Allison WR U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

#12 Gus Frerotte U A T TFL SK H FF FR/Y INT/Y PD 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0

BY THE VIKINGS CATEGORY BY AN OPPONENT

439 yards, at Chicago, 10/19/08 400 Yards Total Offense 488 yards, at Green Bay, 11/11/07Playoffs – 429 yards, vs. New Orleans, 1/6/01 Playoffs – 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 528 yards, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 500 Yards Total Offense 504 yards, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05Playoffs – Has never happened Playoffs – 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 Daunte Culpepper, 300 yards, vs. New Orleans, 9/25/05 300 Yards Passing In A Game Drew Brees, 330 yards, at New Orleans, 10/6/08Playoffs – Daunte Culpepper, 316 yards, at Phil., 1/16/05 By A Player Playoffs – Kerry Collins, 381 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 Daunte Culpepper, 404 yards, at Detroit, 12/19/04 400 Yards Passing In A Game Matt Leinart, 405 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/26/06Playoffs – Jeff George, 424 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 By A Player Playoffs – Has never happened Daunte Culpepper, at Green Bay, 11/14/04 4 TD Passes In A Game Tom Brady, vs. New England, 10/30/06Playoffs – Daunte Culpepper, at Green Bay, 1/9/05 By A Player Playoffs – Kerry Collins (5), at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 Adrian Peterson, 190 yards, vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 100 Yards Rushing In A Game Ryan Grant, 119 yards, at Green Bay, 11/11/07Playoffs – Robert Smith, 140 yards, vs. Dallas, 1/9/00 By A Player Playoffs – Terry Kirby, 120 yards, at San Francisco, 1/3/98 Adrian Peterson, 296 yards, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 200 Yards Rushing In A Game Walter Payton, 275 yards, at Chicago, 11/20/77Playoffs – Has never happened By A Player Playoffs – Has never happened Chester Taylor, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 3 TDs Rushing In A Game Steven Jackson, vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06Playoffs – Has never happened By A Player Playoffs – Has never happened Bernard Berrian, 104 yards, vs. Houston, 11/2/08 100 Yards Receiving In A Game Owen Daniels, 133 yards, vs. Houston, 11/2/08Playoffs – Marcus Robinson, 119 yards, at Phil., 1/16/05 By A Player Playoffs – Ike Hilliard, 155 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 Marcus Robinson (15, 15, 2), vs. Cleveland, 11/27/05 3 TD Catches In A Game Marvin Harrison (4, 15, 18), at Indianapolis, 12/24/00Playoffs – Has never happened By A Player Playoffs – Has never happened Chester Taylor, vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 (3 rushing) 3 TD In A Game By A Player Marshall Faulk, at St. Louis, 11/30/03 (3 rushing) Playoffs – Leroy Hoard, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (2 rushing, 1 rec.) Playoffs – Mario Bates, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (3 rushing) Ahmad Rashad, vs. San Francisco, 9/2/79 (4 receiving) 4 TD In A Game By A Player Steven Jackson, vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06 (3 rushing, 1 rec.)Playoffs – Has never happened Playoffs – Has never happened Darren Sharper, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 3 INTs In A Game By A Player Deltha O’Neal, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05Playoffs – Has never happened Playoffs – Has never happened Mewelde Moore, 71 yards, vs. New England, 10/30/06 Punt Returned For A TD Will Blackmon, 65 yards, vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08Playoffs – Anthony Carter, 84 yards, at New Orleans, 1/3/88 Playoffs – Golden Richards, 63 yards, at Dallas, 12/30/73 Aundrae Allison, 104 yards, vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 Kickoff Returned For A TD J.J. Arrington, 99 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/26/06Playoffs – Has never happened Playoffs – Tony Horne, 95 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 Kevin Williams, 18 yards, at San Francisco, 12/9/07 INT Returned For A TD Nick Collins, 59 yards, vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08Playoffs – Reggie Rutland, 27 yards, at San Francisco, 1/9/88 Playoffs – Ken Norton Jr., 23 yards, at San Francisco, 1/3/98 Antoine Winfi eld, 19 yards vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 Fumble Returned For A TD Zachary Bowman, recovered in end zone at Chicago, 10/19/08Playoffs – Nate Wright, 20 yards, vs. St. Louis, 12/21/74 Playoffs – Kevin Miniefi eld, 48 yards, vs. Chicago, 1/1/95 Jim Kleinsasser, vs. Chicago, 1/1/06 Punt Blocked Craig Steltz, at Chicago, 10/19/08Playoffs – Scott Studwell, at L.A. Rams, 12/31/78 Playoffs – Spencer Tillman, at San Francisco, 1/6/90 Issiac Holt, recovered in end zone, Punt Blocked For TD Garrett Wolfe, 17 yds, at Chicago, 10/19/08(Blocked by Gerald Robinson) (Blocked by Craig Steltz)Playoffs – Terry Brown, recovered in end zone, Playoffs – Doug Rogers recovered blocked kick in end zone, vs. Pittsburgh 1/12/75 (Blocked by Matt Blair) vs. Atlanta, 1/9/83 (Blocked by Paul Davis) Mike Merriweather, vs. L.A. Rams, 11/5/89 Punt Blocked For Safety Kevin Miniefi eld, vs. Chicago, 10/28/96Playoffs – Has never happened Playoffs – Has never happened Aaron Rodgers sacked in end zone by Jared Allen, Safety Scored Penalty on Ryan Cook enforced in end zone, vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 at Denver, 12/30/07Playoffs – Ron Jaworski tackled in end zone Playoffs – Fran Tarkenton tackled in end zone, by Doug Martin and Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/12/75 Pat Williams, at Chicago, 10/19/08 Field Goal Blocked Jared DeVries, vs. Detroit, 10/12/08Playoffs – Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81 Playoffs – at Green Bay, 1/9/05

THE LAST TIME...

THE LAST TIME, Cont...BY THE VIKINGS CATEGORY BY AN OPPONENT

Antoine Winfi eld, 59 yards, at New Orleans, 10/6/08 Blocked FG Returned For A TD Patrick Watkins, 68 yards, at Dallas, 10/21/07Playoffs – Bobby Bryant, 90 yards, vs. L.A. Rams, 12/26/76 Playoffs – Has never happened Ryan Longwell, vs. Chicago, 12/17/07 PAT Missed (1 pt.) Jason Hanson (kick aborted), at Detroit, 12/19/04Playoffs – Chuck Nelson, at San Francisco, 1/1/89 Playoffs – Mike Cofer, at San Francisco, 1/6/90 Fernando Smith, at San Francisco, 12/18/95 PAT Blocked Jared DeVries, vs. Detroit, 10/8/06Playoffs – Carl Eller, at Dallas, 1/1/78 Playoffs – Has never happened Minnesota 50, Jacksonville 10, 12/20/98 50 Points Scored In A Game San Francisco 51, Minnesota 7, 12/8/84Playoffs – Has never happened Chicago 48, Minnesota 41, at Chicago, 10/19/08 40 Points Scored In A Game Chicago 48, Minnesota 21, at Chicago, 10/19/08Playoffs – Minnesota 41, Arizona 21, 1/10/99 Playoffs – N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01 Minnesota 13, Detroit 0, 12/5/93 Shutout Scored Green Bay 34, Minnesota 0, 11/11/07Playoffs – Has never happened Playoffs – N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01 Minnesota 16, Carolina 13, 9/17/06 Overtime Victory Denver 22, Minnesota 19, 12/30/07Playoffs – Has never happened Playoffs – Atlanta 30, Minnesota 27, 1/17/99 Tarvaris Jackson run, at Denver, 12/30/07 Two-Point Conversion Dominic Rhodes run, vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08Playoffs – Leroy Hoard run, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 Playoffs – Has never happened

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MISCELLANEOUS STATSFirst Downs and Fourth Down Efficiency•

Red Zone Efficiency• Takeaways And Turnovers •

Scoring Drives• Individual and Team Single-Game Bests•

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

Long Plays• Gameday Inactives•

2008 Game Summaries•

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

One awarded to passer and receiver on passing plays PLAYER RUSHING RECEIVING PASSING TOTAL Gus Frerotte 1(1) - 75(27) 76(28) Adrian Peterson 47(8) 3 - 50(8) Bernard Berrian - 22(8) - 22(8) Bobby Wade - 21(5) - 21(5) Chester Taylor 9(3) 10(7) 1(1) 20(11) Tarvaris Jackson 5(5) - 15(5) 20(10) Visanthe Shiancoe - 12(2) - 12(2) Aundrae Allison - 8(5) - 8(5) Jim Kleinsasser - 4(1) - 4(1) Garrett Mills - 3(1) - 3(1) Sidney Rice - 4(4) - 4(4) Naufahu Tahi - 2 - 2 Robert Ferguson - 2 - 2 TOTAL 62(17) 91(33) 91(33) 244(83)

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

3 Frerotte inc. pass to Berrian (4-1, CHI 36), Downs 4 Frerotte 10 pass to Allison (4-3, CHI 49), FG 4 Frerotte 19 pass to Wade (4-16, CHI 27), TD

vs. Houston (11/2) 1/1 1 Frerotte 2 run (4-1, HOU 24), TD vs. Green Bay (11/9) 0/1 4 Peterson fumble, no gain (4-1, MIN 41), Downs

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

RED ZONE EFFICIENCY

AT GREEN BAY (9/8/08) VS. GREEN BAY (11/9/08) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE 0 1 1 1 3 1 2/2 13 OFFENSE 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 7 DEFENSE 0 2 0 1 3 2 0/1 14 DEFENSE 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 7

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

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

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

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


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


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


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


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

TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS

TAKEAWAYS 14 Takeaways ( 6 INTs, 8 FR)

5 resulted in 27 Vikings’ points 4 inside Vikings’ 20 1 inside opponents’ 20

9 First Half Takeaways (3 INT, 6 FR) 5 resulted in 27 Vikings’ points

2 inside Vikings’ 20 1 inside opponents 20

2 1st Quarter Takeaways (1 INT, 1 FR) 1 resulted in 3 Vikings’ points 7 2nd Quarter Takeaways (2 INT, 5 FR)

4 resulted in 24 Vikings’ points 2 inside Vikings’ 20 1 inside opponents 20

5 Second Half Takeaways (3 INT, 2 FR) 2 inside Vikings’ 20 2 3rd Quarter Takeaways (1 FR, 1 INT) 1 inside Vikings’ 20 3 4th Quarter Takeaways (2 INT, 1 FR)

1 inside Vikings’ 20 PLUS/MINUS TURNOVER RATIO First Half 9 Takeaways First Quarter 2 Takeaways Second Quarter 7 Takeaways Second Half 5 Takeaways Third Quarter 2 Takeaways Fourth Quarter 3 Takeaways Overtime 0 Takeaways Totals 14 Takeaways

TURNOVERS 19 Turnovers (7 FR, 12 INT)

9 resulted in 59 opponents points 3 inside Vikings’ 20 1 inside opponents’ 20

9 First Half Turnovers (4 FR, 5 INT) 6 resulted in 38 opponents points 2 inside Vikings’ 20 1 inside opponents’ 20

5 1st Quarter Turnovers ( 2 FR, 3 INT) 3 resulted in 21 opponent points 1 inside opponents’ 20

4 2nd Quarter Turnovers (2 FR, 2 INT) 3 resulted in 17 opponent points 2 inside Vikings’ 20

10 Second Half Turnovers (3 FR, 7 INT) 3 resulted in 21 opponents points 1 inside Vikings’ 20

6 3rd Quarter Turnovers (2 FR, 4 INT) 2 resulted in 14 opponents points

4 4th Quarter Turnovers (3 INT, 1 FR) 1 resulted in 7 opponents points 1 inside Vikings’ 20 9 Turnovers

5 Turnovers 4 Turnovers 10 Turnovers 6 Turnovers 4 Turnovers 0 Turnovers

19 Turnovers

-5 Turnover Ratio

TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS BREAKDOWN TAKEAWAYS – Fumble Recoveries and Interceptions DATE OPPONENT TAKEAWAY QTR. YD-LINE RESULT 9/14/08 Indianapolis Interception by Winfield 1 MIN 42 Field Goal 9/14/08 Indianapolis Interception by Gordon 4 IND 47 Missed Field Goal 9/21/08 Carolina Fumble recovery by Leber 1 MIN 48 Punt 9/21/08 Carolina Fumble recovery by Winfield 2 CAR 21 Touchdown 9/28/08 Tennessee Fumble recovery by E.J. Henderson 2 TENN 41 Missed Field Goal 10/6/08 New Orleans Fumble recovery by Winfield 2 NO 14 Touchdown 10/6/08 New Orleans Fumble recovery by T. Johnson 2 MIN 32 Punt 10/6/08 New Orleans Interception by Leber 2 MIN 12 Field Goal 10/6/08 New Orleans Interception by T. Johnson 4 MIN 19 End of game 10/12/08 Detroit Fumble recovery by Leber 4 MIN 30 Blocked Field Goal 10/19/08 Chicago Fumble recovery by P. Williams 3 CHI 45 Turnover on downs 11/2/08 Houston Interception by Winfield 2 MIN 5 Punt 11/2/08 Houston Fumble recovery by Leber 2 MIN 44 Touchdown 11/2/08 Houston Interception by M. Williams 3 MIN -2 Punt TURNOVERS – Fumbles Lost and Had Intercepted

DATE OPPONENT TURNOVER QTR. YD-LINE RESULT 9/8/08 Green Bay Intercepted pass from Jackson 4 GB 39 End of game 9/14/08 Indianapolis Fumble lost by Jackson 3 MIN 33 Missed Field Goal 9/21/08 Carolina Intercepted pass from Frerotte 1 CAR 35 Punt 9/28/08 Tennessee Fumble lost by Tahi 1 MIN 37 Touchdown 9/28/08 Tennessee Fumble lost by Peterson 2 MIN 15 Touchdown 9/28/08 Tennessee Fumble lost by Frerotte 3 TEN 39 Punt 9/28/08 Tennessee Intercepted pass from Frerotte 4 MIN 17 Touchdown 10/12/08 Detroit Fumble lost by Peterson 1 DET 1 Safety 10/12/08 Detroit Intercepted pass from Frerotte 3 DET 45 Punt 10/12/08 Detroit Fumble lost by Peterson 4 DET 38 Takeaway - FR 10/19/08 Chicago Fumble lost by Gordon 2 MIN 2 Touchdown 10/19/08 Chicago Intercepted pass from Frerotte 2 MIN 31 Blocked Field Goal 10/19/08 Chicago Intercepted pass from Frerotte 3 CHI 37 Takeaway - FR 10/19/08 Chicago Intercepted pass from Frerotte 3 CHI 44 Touchdown 10/19/08 Chicago Intercepted pass from Frerotte 4 MIN 41 End of game 11/2/08 Houston Intercepted pass from Frerotte 1 MIN 44 Touchdown 11/9/08 Green Bay Intercepted pass from Frerotte 1 GB 43 Touchdown 11/9/08 Green Bay Intercepted pass from Frerotte 2 GB 41 Field Goal 11/9/08 Green Bay Intercepted pass from Frerotte 3 GB 41 Touchdown

TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS BREAKDOWN

FUMBLE BREAKDOWN

PLAYER FUMBLES LOST

Tarvaris Jackson 1 1

Charles Gordon 2 1

Aundrae Allison 1 0

Naufahu Tahi 1 1

Adrian Peterson 4 3

Gus Frerotte 3 1

Bobby Wade 2 0

Chris Kluwe 1 0

TOTAL 13 6

SCORING DRIVES

Poss. Net How Opponent Plays Time Quarter Yards Acquired Scoring Play 9/8 @ Green Bay 6 2:57 2 51 Punt Longwell 37 FG 9/8 @ Green Bay 9 4:08 3 77 Kickoff Longwell 27 FG 9/8 @ Green Bay 15 7:23 4 79 Kickoff Jackson 23 pass to Rice 9/8 @ Green Bay 11 3:24 4 80 Kickoff Peterson 3 run 9/14 vs. Indianapolis 6 2:14 1 31 Interception Longwell 45 FG 9/14 vs. Indianapolis 8 3:56 1 43 Punt Longwell 27 FG 9/14 vs. Indianapolis 3 0:21 2 45 Punt Longwell 53 FG 9/14 vs. Indianapolis 8 4:22 3 34 Kickoff Longwell 46 FG 9/14 vs. Indianapolis 8 3:31 3 36 Punt Longwell 28 FG 9/21 vs. Carolina 15 8:09 2 69 Kickoff Longwell 28 FG 9/21 vs. Carolina 5 2:07 3 80 Kickoff Frerotte 34 pass to Shiancoe 9/21 vs. Carolina 19 11:34 4 75 Punt Longwell 32 FG 9/28 @ Tennessee 10 4:12 2 80 Kickoff Peterson 28 run 9/28 @ Tennessee 11 2:54 2 43 Kickoff Longwell 42 FG 9/28 @ Tennessee 11 4:13 4 79 Punt Peterson 3 run 10/6 @ New Orleans 4 2:05 1 4 Kickoff Longwell 53 FG 10/6 @ New Orleans 3 1:32 2 5 Fumble Taylor 4 pass to Shiancoe 10/6 @ New Orleans 15 3:20 2 72 Interception Longwell 33 FG 10/6 @ New Orleans 7 4:26 4 75 Kickoff Frerotte 33 pass to Berrian 10/6 @ New Orleans 6 1:45 4 51 Missed FG Longwell 30 FG 10/12 vs. Detroit 1 0:14 3 86 Punt Frerotte 86 pass to Berrian 10/12 vs. Detroit 10 4:32 4 71 Punt Longwell 26 FG 10/19 @ Chicago 10 5:42 1 67 Kickoff Peterson 3 run 10/19 @ Chicago 6 3:25 1 70 Kickoff Frerotte 24 to Shiancoe 10/19 @ Chicago 8 4:23 2 42 Kickoff Longwell 26 FG 10/19 @ Chicago 7 3:25 2 68 Blocked FG Taylor 1 run 10/19 @ Chicago 4 1:32 3 64 Kickoff Peterson 54 run 10/19 @ Chicago 12 5:54 4 63 Kickoff Longwell 23 FG 10/19 @ Chicago 13 4:11 4 75 Punt Frerotte 5 pass to Berrian 11/2 vs. Houston 4 2:12 1 66 Kickoff Peterson 1 run 11/2 vs. Houston 13 5:59 2 47 Punt Frerotte 8 pass to Rice 11/2 vs. Houston 3 1:35 2 56 Fumble Frerotte 49 pass to Berrian 11/2 vs. Houston 7 3:25 4 84 Punt Frerotte 25 pass to Shiancoe 11/9 vs. Green Bay 9 4:06 1 36 Punt Frerotte 3 pass to Rice 11/9 vs. Green Bay 11 6:05 2 43 Kickoff Longwell 54 FG 11/9 vs. Green Bay 8 4:29 3 77 Kickoff Frerotte 47 pass to Taylor 11/9 vs. Green Bay 7 3:34 4 69 Kickoff Peterson 29 run

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME BESTS VVVIIIKKKIIINNNGGGSSS OOOFFFFFFEEENNNSSSEEE RUSHING Yards Rushing .................................. 192...................Adrian Peterson vs. Green Bay (11/9) Rushing Attempts ............................... 30...................Adrian Peterson vs. Green Bay (11/9) TDs Rushing ......................................... 2...................Adrian Peterson @ Tennessee (9/28) .............................................................. 2...................Adrian Peterson @ Chicago (10/19) Longest Rush..................................... 54t...................Adrian Peterson @ Chicago (10/19) Longest TD Rush............................... 54t...................Adrian Peterson @ Chicago (10/19) PASSING Yards Passing................................... 298...................Gus Frerotte @ Chicago (10/19) Passing Attempts................................ 43...................Gus Frerotte @ Tennessee (9/28) Passes Completed ............................. 25...................Gus Frerotte @ Tennessee (9/28) ............................................................ 25...................Gus Frerotte @ Chicago (10/19) TDs Passing ......................................... 3...................Gus Frerotte vs. Houston (11/2) Longest Pass..................................... 86t...................Gus Frerotte vs. Detroit (10/12) Longest TD Pass ............................... 86t...................Gus Frerotte vs. Detroit (10/12) RECEIVING Yards Receiving................................ 131...................Bernard Berrian vs. Detroit (10/12) Receptions............................................ 8...................Bobby Wade @ New Orleans (10/6) Longest Reception............................. 86t...................Bernard Berrian vs. Detroit (10/12) TDs Receiving ...................................... 1...................Twelve tied at 1 VVVIIIKKKIIINNNGGGSSS DDDEEEFFFEEENNNSSSEEE Interceptions ......................................... 1...................Six tied at 1 Longest Interception Return ................. 4...................Antoine Winfield vs. Houston (11/2) Longest Fumble Return ..................... 19t...................Antoine Winfield vs. Carolina (9/21) QB Sacks........................................... 4.0...................Kevin Williams vs. Detroit (10/12) Solo Tackles ....................................... 15...................E.J. Henderson vs. Carolina (9/21) Combined Tackles.............................. 17...................E.J. Henderson vs. Carolina (9/21) VVVIIIKKKIIINNNGGGSSS SSSPPPEEECCCIIIAAALLL TTTEEEAAAMMMSSS Field Goals............................................ 5...................Ryan Longwell vs. Indianapolis (9/14) Longest Field Goal ............................. 54...................Ryan Longwell vs. Green Bay (11/9) Longest Punt....................................... 60...................Chris Kluwe vs. Detroit (10/12) Longest Punt Return........................... 27...................Aundrae Allison vs. Indianapolis (9/14) Longest Kickoff Return ....................... 42...................Charles Gordon vs. Detroit (10/12) Field Goal Block.................................... 1...................Three tied at 1 Blocked Kick Return .......................... 59t...................Antoine Winfield @ New Orleans (10/6)

TEAM SINGLE GAME BESTS OOOFFFFFFEEENNNSSSEEE

Points ............................................41 ................. @ Chicago (10/19) First Downs....................................28 ................. @ Chicago (10/19) Total Offense...............................439 ................. @ Chicago (10/19) Net Yards Rushing ......................220 ................. @ Green Bay (11/9) Net Yards Passing.......................284 ................. @ Chicago (10/19) Rushing Attempts ..........................41 ................. vs. Green Bay (11/9) Passing Attempts...........................44 ................. @ Tennessee (9/28) Passes Completed ........................25 ................. @ Tennessee (9/28) ......................................................25 ................. @ Chicago (10/19) DDDEEEFFFEEENNNSSSEEE Interceptions....................................2 ................. vs. Indianapolis (9/14) ........................................................2 ................. @ New Orleans (10/6) ........................................................2 ................. vs. Houston (11/2) Longest Interception Return ............4 ................. vs. Houston (11/2) Longest Fumble Return ................19t ................. vs. Carolina (9/21) QB Sacks .....................................6.0 ................. vs. Detroit (10/12) Solo Tackles ..................................56 ................. vs. Houston (11/2) Combined Tackles.........................79 ................. vs. Houston (11/2)

WEEK BY WEEK LEADERS OPPONENT RUSHES RUSH YDS RECEPT. REC. YDS SACKS TACKLES Mills, 3 Berrian, 3 9/8 Taylor, 3 @ Green Bay Peterson, 19 Peterson, 103 Shiancoe, 3 Mills, 49 None K. Williams, 11 9/14 Allen (1.0) vs. Indianapolis Peterson, 29 Peterson, 160 Peterson, 4 Wade, 42 Henderson (1.0) Greenway, 8 Berrian, 3 9/21 Taylor, 3 vs. Carolina Peterson, 17 Peterson, 77 Wade,3 Berrian, 79 K. Williams (2.0) Henderson, 17 9/28 @. Tennessee Peterson, 18 Peterson, 80 Wade, 7 Berrian, 78 None Greenway, 12 10/6 @. New Orleans Peterson, 21 Peterson, 32 Wade, 8 Berrian, 110 Winfield (1.0) Griffin, 8 10/12 Greenway, 9 vs. Detroit Peterson, 25 Peterson, 111 Berrian, 5 Berrian, 131 K. Williams (4.0) Leber, 9 10/19 Taylor, 6 @ Chicago Peterson, 22 Peterson, 121 Berrian, 6 Berrian, 81 Allen (2.0) Griffin, 9 11/2 Taylor, 3 vs. Houston Peterson, 25 Peterson, 139 Wade, 3 Berrian, 104 Allen (2.0) Greenway, 13 Allen Greenway 11/9 Harris vs. Green Bay Peterson, 30 Peterson, 192 Taylor, 4 Taylor, 84 Robison, (1.0) Greenway, 12

WEEK BY WEEK STARTERS

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

TE/3rd WR/ 2nd RB

9/9 @ Green Bay

Berrian Hicks Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe Rice Jackson Peterson Tapeh (FB)

9/14 vs. Indianapolis

Berrian Hicks Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe Rice Jackson Peterson Kleinsasser (TE)

9/21 vs. Carolina

Berrian Hicks Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe Wade Frerotte Peterson Kleinsasser (TE)

9/28 @ Tennessee

Berrian Hicks Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe Wade Frerotte Peterson Tahi (FB)

10/6 @ New Orleans

Wade McKinnie Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe Kleinsasser Frerotte Peterson Tahi (FB)

10/12 vs. Detroit

Berrian McKinnie Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe Wade Frerotte Peterson Kleinsasser (TE)

10/19 @ Chicago

Berrian McKinnie Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe Wade Frerotte Peterson Kleinsasser (TE)

11/2 vs. Houston

Berrian McKinnie Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Kleinsasser

Wade Frerotte Peterson Tahi (FB)

11/9 vs. Green Bay

Berrian McKinnie Hutchinson Birk Herrera Cook Shiancoe

Wade Frerotte Peterson Kleinsasser (TE)

VIKINGS’ DEFENSE

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

LCB RCB FS SS

9/8 @ Green Bay

Edwards P. Williams

K. Williams

Allen Greenway Henderson Gordon Winfield Griffin Johnson Sharper

9/14 vs. Indianapolis

Edwards P. Williams

K. Williams

Allen Greenway Henderson Leber Winfield Griffin Johnson Sharper

9/21 vs. Carolina

Edwards P. Williams

K. Williams

Allen Greenway Henderson Leber Winfield Griffin Johnson Sharper

9/28 @ Tennessee

Grigsby P. Williams

K. Williams

Allen Greenway Herron Leber Winfield Griffin Johnson Sharper

10/6 @ New Orleans

Edwards P. Williams

K. Williams


10/12 vs. Detroit

Edwards P. Williams

K. Williams


10/19 @ Chicago

Edwards P. Williams

K. Williams

Allen Greenway Ciurciu Leber Winfield Griffin Johnson Sharper

11/2 vs. Houston

Edwards P. Williams

K. Williams

Allen Greenway Harris Leber Winfield Griffin M. Williams

Sharper

11/9 vs. Green Bay

Edwards P. Williams

K. Williams

Allen Sapp (DB)

Gordon (DB)

Leber Winfield Griffin M. Williams

Sharper

LONG PLAYS

RUSHES OF 15+ YARDS 54t ......Adrian Peterson @ Chicago (10/19) 40 .......Adrian Peterson vs. Houston (11/2) 34 .......Adrian Peterson @ Green Bay (9/8) 29t ......Adrian Peterson vs. Green Bay (11/9)

29 .......Adrian Peterson vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 28t ......Adrian Peterson @ Tennessee (9/28) 26 .......Adrian Peterson vs. Green Bay (11/9) 25 .......Adrian Peterson vs. Green Bay (11/9) 23 .......Adrian Peterson vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 22 .......Adrian Peterson vs. Houston (11/2) 21 .......Adrian Peterson vs. Houston (11/2) 21 .......Adrian Peterson @ Tennessee (9/28) 16 .......Adrian Peterson vs. Green Bay (11/9) 16 .......Adrian Peterson @ Chicago (10/19)

CATCHES OF 20+ YARDS 86t ......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte vs. Detroit (10/12) 55 .......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte vs. Houston (11/2) 49t ......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte vs. Houston (11/2) 48 .......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21) 47t ......Chester Taylor from Gus Frerotte vs. Green Bay (11/9) 46 .......Bobby Wade from Gus Frerotte vs. Detroit (10/12) 36 .......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte @ New Orleans (10/6) 34 .......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte @ Chicago (10/19) 34t ......Visanthe Shiancoe from Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21) 34 .......Jim Kleinsasser from Gus Frerotte vs. Detroit (10/12) 33t ......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte @ New Orleans (10/6) 33 .......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte vs. Detroit (10/12)

28 .......Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte @ Tennessee (9/28) 25t ......Visanthe Shiancoe from Gus Frerotte vs. Houston (11/2)

24t ......Visanthe Shiancoe from Gus Frerotte @ Chicago (10/19) 24 .......Bernard Berrian from Tarvaris Jackson @ Green Bay (9/8)

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

PASSES OF 20+ YARDS 86t ......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian vs. Detroit (10/12) 55 .......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian vs. Houston (11/2) 49t ......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian vs. Houston (11/2) 48 .......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian vs. Carolina (9/21) 47t ......Gus Frerotte to Chester Taylor vs. Green Bay (11/9) 46 .......Gus Frerotte to Bobby Wade vs. Detroit (10/12) 36 .......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian @ New Orleans (10/6)

34 .......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian @ Chicago (10/19) 34t ......Gus Frerotte to Visanthe Shiancoe vs. Carolina (9/21) 34 .......Gus Frerotte to Jim Kleinsasser vs. Detroit (10/12)

33t ......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian @ New Orleans (10/6) 33 .......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian vs. Detroit (10/12)

28 .......Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian @ Tennessee (9/28) 25t ......Gus Frerotte to Visanthe Shiancoe vs. Houston (11/2) 24t ......Gus Frerotte to Visanthe Shiancoe @ Chicago (10/19)

24 .......Tarvaris Jackson to Bernard Berrian at Green Bay (9/8) 23 .......Gus Frerotte to Bobby Wade @ Tennessee (9/28) 23 .......Tarvaris Jackson to Garrett Mills @ Green Bay (9/8)

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

INTERCEPTION RETURNS OF 10+ YARDS None KICKOFF RETURNS OF 35+ YARDS 42 .......Charles Gordon vs. Detroit (10/12) 37 .......Chester Taylor vs. Indianapolis (9/14)

PUNT RETURNS OF 20+ YARDS 20 .......Charles Gordon vs. Green Bay (11/9) 27 .......Aundrae Allison vs. Indianapolis (9/14)

LONG FIELD GOALS OF 40+ YARDS 54 .......Ryan Longwell vs. Green Bay (11/9) 53 .......Ryan Longwell @ New Orleans (10/6) 53 .......Ryan Longwell vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 46 .......Ryan Longwell vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 45 .......Ryan Longwell vs. Indianapolis (9/14) 42 .......Ryan Longwell @ Chicago (10/19) 42 .......Ryan Longwell @ Tennessee (9/18)

LONG TOUCHDOWNS OF 15+ YARDS 86t .... Bernard Berrian reception from Gus Frerotte vs. Detroit (10/12)

54t .... Adrian Peterson rush @ Chicago (10/19) 49t .... Bernard Berrian reception from Gus Frerotte vs. Houston (11/2)

47t .... Chester Taylor reception from Gus Frerotte vs. Green Bay (11/9) 34t .... Visanthe Shiancoe reception from Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21)

33t .... Bernard Berrian reception from Gus Frerotte @ New Orleans (10/6) 29t .... Adrian Peterson rush vs. Green Bay (11/9) 28t .... Adrian Peterson rush @ Tennessee (9/28) 25t .... Visanthe Shiancoe reception from Gus Frerotte vs. Houston (11/2) 24t .... Visanthe Shiancoe reception from Gus Frerotte @ Chicago (10/19) 23t .... Sidney Rice reception from Tarvaris Jackson @ Green Bay (9/8)

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

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

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

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

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

@ New Orleans (10/6) QB 4 J. Booty, WR 18 S. Rice, S 20 M. Williams, CB 22 B. Sapp, FB 44 T. Tapeh, T 60 D. Radovich, T 72 M. Johnson, DT 98 L. Guion

vs. Detroit (10/12) QB 4 J. Booty, WR 18 S. Rice, S 20 M. Williams, FB 44 T. Tapeh, T 60

D. Radovich, T 72 M. Johnson, FB 83 J. Dugan, DT 98 L. Guion

@ Chicago (10/19) QB 4 J. Booty, S 20 M. Williams, CB 22 B. Sapp, LB 58 D. Herron, T 72 M. Johnson, DE 73 O. Grigsby, FB 83 J. Dugan, DT 98 L. Guion

vs. Houston (11/2) QB 4 J. Booty, CB 21 M. McCauley, TE 45 G. Mills, LB 58 D. Herron, T 72 M. Johnson, DE 73 O. Grigsby, WR 89 R. Ferguson, DT 98 L. Guion vs. Green Bay (11/9) QB 4 J. Booty, CB 21 M. McCauley, TE 45 G. Mills, LB 50 E. Henderson, LB 55 D. Thomas, T 72 M.J ohnson, WR 89 R. Ferguson, DT 98 L. Guion

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 1

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

Attendance – 71,004 1 2 3 4 OT Total

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interceptions Vikings – None. Packers – Bigby.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Adrian Peterson becomes only

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

Adrian Peterson ties Bill Brown

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

Adrian Peterson’s 34-yard run in

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

This is the 2nd time in 3 years

that the Vikings have opened the season on Monday Night Football.


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

1 2 3 4 OT Total

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tackles Colts – F. Keiaho 6-3-9, G. Brackett 5-4-9, K. Hayden 5-2-7, A. Bethea 5-1-6. Vikings – Henderson 8-3-11, Griffin 6-2-8, Greenway 6-2-8, Allen 4-3-7, Edwards 4-2-6.

Interceptions Colts – None Vikings – Winfield, Gordon.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS

Adrian Peterson sets a team

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

Adrian Peterson sets a new team

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

Ryan Longwell ties his career

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

Ryan Longwell’s 53-yard field goal

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tackles Panthers – T. Davis 5-3-8, J. Beason 5-2-7, C. Godfrey 4-2-6, T. Brayton 4-1-5. Vikings – Henderson 15-2-17, Greenway 5-6-11, Johnson 5-3-8, K. Williams 4-2-6.

Interceptions Panthers – Gamble. Vikings – None.


Antoine Winfield had four defensive

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

Ryan Longwell tied a team record

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

Gus Frerotte made his first start as

a Viking since 2003.

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

Chad Greenway recorded his first

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

Kevin Williams recorded the sixth

multi-sack game of his career.


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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tackles Vikings – Greenway 9-3-12, Winfield 3-7-10, Griffin 7-2-9, K. Williams 5-1-6, P. Williams 5-1-6.

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

Interceptions Vikings – None. Titans – Harper.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Adrian Peterson’s 80 yards

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

Peterson set a team record for

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

Chris Kluwe set a team record

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

Bobby Wade had a career-high

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

Otis Grigsby made his first

career NFL start Sunday. He started at LE.

Sunday was the first game the

Vikings have ever played at LP Field.

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VIKINGS 30, SAINTS 27 Louisiana Superdome, October 6, 2008


Minnesota ..................10 10 0 10 - 30 New Orleans ..............10 0 7 10 - 27

Saints– D. Henderson 17 yd. pass from D. Brees (M. Gramatica kick) (1st – 11:09) Vikings– A. Winfield 59 yd. return of blocked field goal (R. Longwell kick) (1st – 6:20) Saints– M. Gramatica 35 yd. Field Goal (1st – 2:58) Vikings– R. Longwell 53 yd. Field Goal (1st– 0:53) Vikings– V. Shiancoe 4 yd. pass from C. Taylor (R. Longwell kick) (2nd– 13:19) Vikings– R. Longwell 33 yd. Field Goal (2nd – 0:04) Saints–R. Bush 71 yd. punt return (M. Gramatica kick) (3rd – 1:46) Saints– M. Gramatica 53 yd. Field Goal (4th – 13:20) Saints– R. Bush 64 yd. punt return (M. Gramatica kick) (4th –11:36) Vikings– B. Berrian 33 yd. pass from G. Frerotte (R. Longwell kick) (4th –7:10) Vikings– R. Longwell 30 yd. Field Goal (4th –0:13)

Vikings Saints First Downs ..................................... 16 17 Rushes/Yards.................................. 26/44 22/55 Passing Yards ................................. 226 320 Punt Return Yards........................... 0/0 5/176 KO Return Yards............................. 5/117 7/178 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 37-20-0 46-26-2 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 1/0 1/10 Punts............................................... 7/43.3 2/43.0 Fumbles/Lost................................... 1/0 5/2 Penalties/Yards............................... 7/60 11/102 Possession Time............................. 27:51 32:09

Passing Vikings – Frerotte 19-36-222, 52.8%, 1 TD, 0 INT – 81.0 rating.

Taylor 1-1-4, 100%, 1 TD, 0 INT– 122.9 rating. Saints – Brees 26-46-330, 56.5%, 1 TD, 2 INT – 68.2 rating.

Rushing Vikings – Peterson 21-32, Taylor 3-8, Frerotte 2-4. Saints – Bush 12-29, McAllister 6-13, Henderson 1-7, Brees 3-6 Receiving Vikings – Wade 8-64, Berrian 6-110, Shiancoe 2-16, Taylor 2-14, Allison 1-13, Peterson 1-9. Saints – Bush 7-64, Moore 5-31, Henderson 4-104, Miller 4-61, Campbell 3-39, Meachem 2-31, Stecker 1-0.

Sacks Vikings – Winfield 1.0 (10 yards). Saints – Young 1.0 (0 yards).

Tackles Vikings – Griffin 8-0-8, Leber 6-1-7, Greenway 5-2-7, Winfield 6-1-7.

Saints – Vilma 7-3-10, McKenzie 6-0-6, Kaesviharn 6-0-6, Young 5-1-6, Grant 4-2-6.

Interceptions Vikings – Leber, Johnson. Saints – None

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Antoine Winfield set a new team

record, becoming the first Vikings player to ever return a blocked field goal for a touchdown in the regular season. His 59-yard return also set team record for longest blocked field goal return.

Antoine Winfield’s touchdown

return was his fourth as a Viking. That mark ties him for second on the list with 7 others, including team mate Kevin Williams. Ed Sharockman is first with 6 for his Vikings career.

Kevin Williams blocked his first

career field goal. This marks the first time since 2002 the Vikings have had 2 blocked field goals in a season. Cedric Griffin had one on 9/8 @ Green Bay.

Chester Taylor threw the first

touchdown pass of his NFL career when he hooked up with Visanthe Shiancoe for a 4-yard score. He becomes the seventh running back in team history to throw a touchdown pass.

Rookie Tyrell Johnson recorded

his first career NFL interception.

Ryan Longwell’s 2 field goals from inside 40 yards sets a new team record for consecutive field goals made from inside that range. He has made 34 straight, leaping ahead of Fuad Reviez who has 32.


VIKINGS 12, LIONS 10 HHH Metrodome, October 12, 2008 Attendance – 62,867

1 2 3 4 OT Total Detroit ........................0 3 7 0 - 10 Minnesota ..................2 0 7 3 - 12

Vikings– D. Orlovsky sacked out of bounds in end zone by J. Allen for a Safety (1st– 0:18) Lions– J. Hanson 40 yd. Field Goal (2nd–1:56) Lions– C. Johnson 12 yd. pass from D. Orlovsky (J. Hanson kick) (3rd– 8:22) Vikings– B. Berrian 86 yd. pass from G. Frerotte (R. Longwell kick) (3rd– 4:33) Vikings– R. Longwell 26 yd. Field Goal (4th–0:09)

Lions Vikings First Downs ..................................... 8 18 Rushes/Yards.................................. 24/100 31/135 Passing Yards ................................. 150 296 Punt Return Yards........................... 4/25 3/5 KO Return Yards............................. 2/34 4/93 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 21-12-0 33-18-1 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 6/38 5/39 Punts............................................... 9/45.8 8/51.8 Fumbles/Lost................................... 3/1 4/2 Penalties/Yards............................... 5/96 7/99 Possession Time............................. 27:28 32:32

Passing Lions– Orlovsky 12-21-150, 57.1%, 1 TD, 0 INT – 95.3 rating.

Vikings– Frerotte 18-33-296, 54.5%, 1TD, 1 INT – 82.4 rating.

Rushing Lions – Smith 5-62, R. Johnson 17-38, Orlovsky 1-0, Felton 1-0. Vikings – Peterson 25-111, Taylor 5-21, Berrian 1-3. Receiving Lions – C. Johnson 4-85, Gaines 2-24, Williams 2-23, Smith 2-11, R. Johnson 1-4, Owens 1-3. Vikings – Berrian 5-131, Wade 4-71, Taylor 3-33, Kleinsasser 2-40, Ferguson 2-16, Shiancoe 1-10, Peterson 1-(-5).

Sacks Lions – White 1.0 (9 yards), Sims 0.5 (3 yards), DeVries 1.0 (7 yards), Pearson 1.0 (11 yards), Redding 0.5 (3 yards), Lenon 1.0 (6 yards). Vikings – K. Williams 4.0 (28 yards), Allen 1.0 (1 yard), Gordon 1.0 (9 yards).

Tackles Lions – Bullocks 9-1-10, White 6-1-7, Kelly 6-1-7, Sims 4-3-7. Vikings – Greenway 4-5-9, Leber 6-3-9, K. Williams 8-0-8, Griffin 6-1-7.

Interceptions Lions – Bodden. Vikings – None.


Gus Frerotte’s 86-yard touchdown pass to Bernard Berrian is the second longest passing play in Vikings history. Charley Ferguson owns the longest, when he caught an 89-yard touchdown on 11/11/62 vs. Chicago.

The 86-yard hook up is the

longest play of each player’s career.

Kevin Williams’ 4 sacks ties him

for second in team history for most sacks in a single game. Randy Holloway is first with 5 vs. Atlanta on 9/16/84.

Ryan Longwell’s game-winning

field goal was his 5th as a Viking. That mark ties him for third in team history with Rick Danmeier. He trails only Fred Cox (9) and Fuad Reveiz (7).

Since 1998, the Vikings are 18-3

vs. Detroit, including an 11-0 mark at home.

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 7 BEARS 48, VIKINGS 41

Soldier Field, October 19, 2008 Attendance – 62,235

1 2 3 4 OT Total

Minnesota ..................14 10 7 10 - 41 Chicago......................14 13 14 7 - 48

Vikings– A. Peterson 1 yd. run (R. Longwell kick) (1st – 9:18) Bears– G. Olsen 18 yd. pass from K. Orton (R. Gould kick) (1st – 6:43) Bears– G. Wolfe 17 yd. return of blocked punt (R. Gould kick) (1st – 5:43) Vikings– V. Shiancoe 24 yd. pass from G. Frerotte (R. Longwell kick) (1st– 2:18) Bears– R. Gould 26 yd. Field Goal (2nd– 13:33) Vikings– R. Longwell 42 yd. Field Goal (2nd – 9:10) Bears– Z. Bowman fumble recovery in end zone (R. Gould kick) (2nd – 4:58) Vikings– C. Taylor 1 yd. run (R. Longwell kick) (2nd – 0:22) Bears– R. Gould 48 yd. Field Goal (2nd –0:00) Bears– R. Davis fumble recovery in end zone (R. Gould kick) (3rd – 12:12) Vikings– A. Peterson 54 yd. run (R. Longwell kick) (3rd – 10:40) Bears– M. Booker 51 yd. pass from K. Orton (R. Gould kick) (3rd – 2:55) Bears– M. Forte 1 yd. run (R. Gould kick) (4th– 14:53) Vikings– R. Longwell 23 yd. Field Goal (4th– 8:59) Vikings– B. Berrian 5 yd. pass from G. Frerotte (4th – 3:00)

Vikings Bears First Downs ..................................... 28 20 Rushes/Yards.................................. 32/155 22/53 Passing Yards ................................. 284 274 Punt Return Yards........................... 2/3 0/0 KO Return Yards............................. 7/153 7/124 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 40-25-4 32-21-0 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 2/14 2/9 Punts............................................... 1/0 4/47.8 Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/1 2/1 Penalties/Yards............................... 8/50 5/45 Possession Time............................. 35:07 24:53

Passing Vikings – Frerotte 25-40-284, 62.5%, 2 TD, 4 INT – 62.3 rating. Bears – Orton 21-32-283, 65.6%, 2 TD, 0 INT – 114.5 rating.

Rushing Vikings – Peterson 22-121, Taylor 10-34. Bears – Forte 20-56, Davis 1- (-1), Orton 1- (-2). Receiving Vikings – Berrian 6-81, Taylor 6-48, Wade 5-60, Shiancoe 4-68, Allison 3-32, Peterson 1-9. Bears – Olsen 6-74, Booker 3-79, Clark 3-59, Davis 3-24, Hester 2-22, Forte 2-17, McKie 2-8.

Sacks Vikings – Allen 2.0 (9 yards). Bears – Payne 1.0 (6 yards), Harris 1.0 (8 yards).

Tackles Vikings – Griffin 8-1-9, Greenway 7-1-8, Allen 7-1-8, Sharper 6-1-7.

Bears – Payne 8-1-9, Graham 8-0-8, Urlacher 7-1-8, Hillenmeyer 6-0-6.

Interceptions Vikings – None. Bears – Payne, Graham, McBride, Bowman.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS With his 121 rushing yards

Sunday, Adrian Peterson now has 2,000 for his career. He set a new team record for fewest games needed to reach that mark, needing only 21. Chester Taylor is second with 29 games.

Peterson’s 2,000 yards in 21

games ranks tied for third in NFL history for fewest games needed to reach that distance. He sits behind Eric Dickerson (18) and Earl Campbell (20).

Sunday marked the 10th 100-

yard rushing game of Peterson’s career.

Napoleon Harris made his 2008

Vikings debut.

Jared Allen recorded his first multi-sack game as a Viking, tallying 2.0.

Vinny Ciurciu made his first

career start at MLB.

Ryan Longwell becomes only the 24th player in NFL history to score 1,300 career points.


VIKINGS 28, TEXANS 21 HHH Metrodome, November 2, 2008 Attendance – 62,839

1 2 3 4 OT Total Houston .....................7 0 7 7 - 21 Minnesota ..................7 14 0 7 - 28

Vikings– A. Peterson 1 yd. run (R. Longwell kick) (1st– 12:48) Texans– J. Reeves 44 yd. interception return (K. Brown kick) (1st – 8:38) Vikings– S. Rice 8 yd. pass from G. Frerotte (R. Longwell kick) (2nd –14:07) Vikings– B. Berrian 49 yd. pass from G. Frerotte (R. Longwell kick) (2nd –6:09) Texans– D. Anderson 3 yd. pass from S. Rosenfels (K. Brown kick) (3rd –5:32) Vikings–V. Shiancoe 25 yd. pass from G. Frerotte (R. Longwell kick) (4th–6:26) Texans– A. Johnson 14 yd. pass from S. Rosenfels (K. Brown kick) (4th –2:58)

Texans Vikings First Downs ..................................... 20 15 Rushes/Yards.................................. 16/62 35/177 Passing Yards ................................. 327 168 Punt Return Yards........................... 2/-1 2/5 KO Return Yards............................. 5/101 3/53 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 45-32-2 18-11-1 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 5/36 3/14 Punts............................................... 4/40.2 6/44 Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/1 0/0 Penalties/Yards............................... 5/35 3/20 Possession Time............................. 32:22 27:38

Passing Texans– Rosenfels 21-29-224, 72.4%, 2 TD, 1 INT – 103.2 rating. Schaub 11-16-139, 68.7%, 0 TD, 1 INT – 69.5 rating.

Vikings– Frerotte 11-18-182, 61.1%, 3 TD, 1 INT – 111.6 rating.

Rushing Texans – Slaton 16-62. Vikings – Peterson 25-139, Taylor 7-38, Frerotte 3-0. Receiving Texans – Daniels 11-133, Slaton 8-56, A. Johnson 4-62, Walter 4-47, Anderson 2-12, Jones 1-31, Dreessen 1-13, Leach 1-9. Vikings – Taylor 3-25, Wade 3-16, Berrian 2-104, Shiancoe 1-25, Rice 1-8, Tahi 1-4.

Sacks Texans – Cochran 1.0 (8 yards), M. Williams 1.0 (6 yards), Bulman 1.0 (no yards). Vikings – Allen 2.0 (18 yards), Edwards 1.0 (1 yard), Greenway 1.0 (9 yards), K. Williams 1.0 (8 yards).

Tackles Texans – Diles 5-4-9, Weaver 4-2-6, Wilson 2-3-5, Cochran 4-0-4. Vikings – Greenway 9-4-13, Edwards 9-3-12, M. Williams 8-1-9, Griffin 4-4-8.

Interceptions Texans – Reeves. Vikings – M. Williams, Winfield.


Madieu Williams made his first start

as a Viking. He also had an interception, which makes him only the 8th player in team history to have an interception in their first game as a Viking.

Napoleon Harris started at MLB for

the Vikings. It is his first start of 2008.

Adrian Peterson rushed for 100

yards for the 11th time in his career. Bernard Berrian had 2 catches for

104 yards and a touchdown vs. the Texans. He now has a TD catch in 4 straight games.

Jared Allen’s 2.0 sacks vs. Houston

gives him 50 for his career.


VIKINGS 28, PACKERS 27 HHH Metrodome, November 9, 2008 Attendance – 63, 845

1 2 3 4 OT Total Green Bay ..................7 3 14 3 - 27 Minnesota ..................7 7 7 7 - 28

Vikings– S. Rice 3 yd. pass from G. Frerotte (R. Longwell kick) (1st– 9:01) Packers– R. Grant 1 yd. run (M. Crosby kick) (1st – 4:01) Vikings– R. Longwell 54 yd. Field Goal (2nd –12:56) Vikings– Penalty on A. Rodgers enforced in end zone for a Safety (2nd –12:22) Vikings– A .Rodgers sacked in end zone by J. Allen for a Safety (2nd –0:44) Packers– M. Crosby 47 yd. Field Goal (2nd–0:00) Vikings– C. Taylor 47 yd. pass from G. Frerotte (R. Longwell kick) (3rd –10:31) Packers– N. Collins 59 yd. interception return (M. Crosby kick) (3rd – 5:21) Packers– W. Blackmon 65 yd. punt return (M. Crosby kick) (3rd –3:09) Packers– M. Crosby 40 yd. Field Goal (4th –5:56) Vikings– A. Peterson 29 yd. run (R. Longwell kick) (4th –2:22)

Packers Vikings First Downs ..................................... 12 18 Rushes/Yards.................................. 18/74 41/220 Passing Yards ................................. 110 141 Punt Return Yards........................... 2/75 4/36 KO Return Yards............................. 5/93 5/96 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 26-15-0 28-15-3 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 4/32 2/10 Punts............................................... 7/40.1 5/46.8 Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/0 1/0 Penalties/Yards............................... 10/80 7/55 Possession Time............................. 23:55 36:05

Passing Packers– Rodgers 15-26-142, 57.6%, 0 TD, 0 INT – 72.9 rating.

Vikings– Frerotte 15-28-151, 53.5%, 2 TD, 3 INT – 53.4 rating.

Rushing Packers – Grant 16-75, Rodgers 1-1, 1-(-2). Vikings – Peterson 30-192, Taylor 10-29, Frerotte 1-(-1). Receiving Packers – Driver 5-46, Jennings 3-37, Jackson 2-18, Nelson 2-17, Humphrey 1-13, Lee 1-6, Jones 1-5. Vikings – Taylor 4-84, Peterson 3-33, Wade 3-24, Shiancoe 3-4, Rice 1-3, Tahi 1-3.

Sacks

Packers – Jolly 1.0 (no yards), Kampman 0.5 (5 yards), Cole 0.5 (5 yards). Vikings – Allen 1.0 (9 yards), Greenway 1.0 (12 yards), Harris 1.0 (7 yards), Robison 1.0 (4 yards).

Tackles Packers – Poppinga 5-6-11, Kampman 3-6-9, Jolly 5-2-7, Bishop 6-0-6. Vikings – Greenway 8-3-12, K. Williams 5-2-7, Winfield 3-3-6, Griffin 3-2-5, M. Williams 4-1-5.

Interceptions Packers – Woodson, Collins, Williams. Vikings – None.


Jared Allen’s safety was his second

of the season. That mark ties a team and NFL record.

Adrian Peterson’s 192 rushing

yards is the most in the 48-year history of the series vs. the Packers. He passes Ted Brown, who rushed for 179 yards on 10/23/83.

Adrian Peterson becomes the first

NFL player to reach 1,000 yards rushing in 2008.

Ryan Longwell’s 54-yard field goal

gives him 3 50+ yard field goals this season. That mark ties a team record, as he joins Paul Edinger, Fuad Reveiz and Jan Stenerud.

Jim Kleinsasser started is 100th

career game.

Steve Hutchinson blocked for his 50th career 100-yard rusher.

Adrian Peterson’s 192 yards

rushing is the 4th best single-game mark in team history.

Chester Taylor had his first

touchdown reception as a Viking.

VIKINGS ACTIVE SCORING CHART

MINNESOTA VIKINGS CAREER SCORING

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

Allen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 4 Allison 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - 6 Berrian 4 - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - 24 Dugan 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 6

Edwards 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - 6 Ferguson 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Frerotte 17 17 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 102

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

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

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

Longwell 1 1 - - - - - - - - 88 - - 58 - 262 Peterson 20 - 19 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 120

Rice 7 - - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - 42 Sharper 4 - - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - 24

Shiancoe 5 - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - 30 Taylor 16 1 14 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 96 Wade 5 - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - 30

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

NFL CAREER SCORING

PLAYER TDs PA RU REC INT KR PR FUM BL-FG BL-PT PAT RU-2pt PA-2pt FG S PTS Allen 2 - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - 2 16

Allison 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - 6 Berrian 19 - - 19 - - - - - - - - - - - 114

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

Edwards 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - 6 Ferguson 15 - - 15 - - - - - - - - - - - 90 Frerotte 118 113 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - 708

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

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

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

Longwell 1 1 - - - - - - - - 484 - - 299 - 1381 Peterson 20 - 19 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 120

Rice 7 - - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - 42 Sharper 10 - - - 8 - - 2 - - - - - - - 60

Shiancoe 8 - - 8 - - - - - - - - - - - 48 Tapeh 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Taylor 23 1 18 4 - - - - - - - - - - - 138 Wade 6 - - 5 - 1 - - - - - - - - - 36

K. Williams 4 - - - 2 - - 2 - - - - - - - 24 M. Williams 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 6 P. Williams 2 - - - 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - 12

Winfield 4 - - - 2 - - 1 1 - - - - - - 24 * Statistics include playoffs

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UPDATED PLAYER BIOSIncludes Updated Career Statistics•

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

2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS:

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

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

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

2008 SEASON: 48 punts, 2279 yards, 47.5 avg., 34.1 net, 6 TB, 18 inside the 20, 60 long, 1 BLK 2008 HIGHS:

60 ........Long Punt......................vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 8 ..........Punts .............................vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 54.0 .....Gross Avg. ....................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 42.6 .....Net Avg. ........................vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 4 ..........Inside the 20..................vs. Houston, 11/2/08; vs. Green Bay, 11/9 3 ..........Touchbacks...................vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 1 ..........Blocked .........................@ Chicago, 10/19/08 SERVICE: 56 CAREER GAMES; 56 GAMES AS A VIKING KLUWE’S CAREER STATS

PUNTING PUNTS YDS GR. AVG TBs IN 20 LG BLKS 293 12,964 44.2 25 96 70 1 PASSING: 1-of-1, 27 yards, 27 long, 118.8 rating

• Ranks 5th in the NFL with a 47.5-yard gross average. • Has boomed 23 punts of 50+ yards through 9 games of 2008- closing in on his own team record of 25

set during the 2007 season. • Notched the 3rd-best punting yardage day in Vikings history with 414 yards vs. Detroit (10/12), including

a season-long 60-yarder. • Tied his own team record with 6 punts of 50+ yards vs. Detroit (10/12)- booting a 55, 53, 54, 54, 60 and

53-yarder during the game. • Set Vikings record with 6 punts of 50+ yards @ Tennessee (9/28) and tied for the 4th-best gross average

in a game in team history with a 54.0 mark. • Had best season of his career in 2007 with a 44.7 gross average and 37.0 net average. • Set Vikings record with 34 punts inside the 20 in 2007, breaking the old mark of 28 he tied in 2006. • Is closing in on the Vikings record for most career punts without a block held by Bobby Walden (258). • Ended 2007 ranked 3rd in the NFL with 34 punts inside the 20. • Set a Vikings record with 25 punts of 50+ yards, breaking the old mark of 22 he shared with Mitch Berger. • Joined Seattle as an undrafted rookie and spent the preseason with the club. • Played at UCLA when Vikings RB coach Eric Bieniemy was on the Bruins staff. • An avid video gamer, has turned his prowess on Guitar Hero into a charity money maker for local groups. • Regular guest on KFAN Radio’s Video Games Weekly show. • Married, wife’s name is Isabel, couple has 1st child in summer 2008

#7 TARVARIS JACKSON, QB, 3RD YEAR, ALABAMA STATE 2008 SEASON: 31-of-60, 316 yards, 51.7%, 1 TD, 1 INT, 5/32 sacks, 24 long, 65.7 rating 10 carries, 66 yards, 6.6 avg., 19 long, 0 TDs 2008 HIGHS: 35 ........Attempts ........................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 16 ........Completions ..................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 58.3 .....Completion %................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 178 ......Passing Yards...............@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 73.3 .....Passer Rating................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 1 ..........Passing TDs..................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 1 ..........Interception ...................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 24 ........Long Pass .....................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 9 ..........Rushing Attempts..........@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 65 ........Rushing Yards ..............@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 19 ........Long Rush.....................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 JACKSON’S CAREER STATS SERVICE: 20 GAMES/ 16 STARTS PASSING ATT. COMP. % YDS Lg TDs INTs SACKS RATING 435 249 57.2 2,702 71 12 17 32/137 68.5 RUSHING ATT. YARDS Lg TDs 79 403 32 4

• Came into game at New Orleans (10/6) for 1 play when Gus Frerotte left in 4th quarter. • Entered game in final Vikings series @ Tennessee (9/28/08) after Gus Frerotte left the game with a hand injury. • Did not play as backup to Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21/08). • Threw 1st TD pass of 2008 season to Sidney Rice on a 4th-and-1 play at Green Bay (9/8/08) and ran for career-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#8 RYAN LONGWELL, K, 12TH YEAR, CALIFORNIA 2008 SEASON: 17-21 FGs, 21-21 PATs, 72 points 2008 HIGHS: 54 ........Long FG ........................vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 5 ..........FGs Made .....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 6 ..........FG Attempts .................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 5 ..........PATs .............................@ New Orleans, 10/6/08 5 ..........Pat attempts ..................@ New Orleans, 10/6/08 15 ........Points ............................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08; @ Tennessee, 9/28/08

LONGWELL’S CAREER STATS SERVICE: 185 GAMES KICKING: 284-of-347 FGs, 81.8%, 463-of-468 XP, 1,315 points FGs: 1-19 yds (8-8), 20-29 yds (75-80), 30-39 yds (105-119), 40-49 yds (79-109), 50+ yds (17-31) 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: 41 GAMES KICKING: 58-of-70 FGs, 82.8%, 87-of-90 XP, 261 points FGs: 1-19 yds (2-2), 20-29 yds (16-16), 30-39 yds (18-19), 40-49 yds (18-24), 50+ yds (4-9) PUNTING: 1 punts, 27 yards PASSING: 1-of-1, 16 yards, 16t long, 1 TD, 158.3 rating

• Ranks tied for 9th in the NFL for scoring among kickers with 72 points. • Booted his 3rd FG of 50+ yards in 2008 when he hit a 54-yarder vs. Green Bay (11/9). • Tied Vikings record with 3rd FG of 50+ yards in a season vs. Green Bay (11/9) and has hit 4 of 50+ since

joining the Vikings in 2006. • Has kicked 55-yard FG at Chicago (10/14/07) (2nd-longest) and a 54-yarder vs. Green Bay (11/9/08) (tied

for 3rd-longest) in Vikings history. • Is 28 points behind Lou Groza for 23rd in NFL scoring history at 1,343 career points. • His 284 FGs ranks 21st in NFL history, passing former Viking Fred Cox and Jim Bakken, tied at 282. • Booted 14th career game-winning FG, his 5th as a Viking, with 26-yarder vs. Detroit (10/12). • Has kicked 5 game-winning FGs as a Viking, 2 of those in consecutive games at New Orleans (10/6) and vs.

Detroit (10/12). • Kicked game-winning 26-yard FG with :09 remaining vs. Detroit (10/12). • Nailed game-winning 30-yard FG with :13 left in the game at New Orleans (10/6) to cap a wild Monday Night

Football game, hitting 3-of-3 FGs in the game, including a 53-yarder. • Booted 15th career FG of 50+ yards with 53-yarder vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Has kicked the 2nd-longest (55) and tied for 4th-longest (53) FGs in Vikings history in 2007 and 2008. • Has missed 1 FG under 45 yards since coming to the Vikings, a 38-yarder blocked vs. Detroit (10/12/08). • Connected on a pair of FGs in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8/08). • 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.

#12 GUS FREROTTE, QB, 15TH YEAR, TULSA 2008 SEASON: 129-of-226, 1619 yards, 57.1%, 10 TD, 11 INT, 86t long, 18/104 sacks, 74.0 rating 11 carries, 1 yard, 5 long 2008 HIGHS: 43 ........Attempts ........................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 25 ........Completions ..................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08; @ Chicago, 10/19/08 62.5 .....Completion %................@ Chicago, 10/19/08 298 ......Passing Yards...............@ Chicago, 10/19/08 111.6 ...Passer Rating................vs. Houston, 11/2/08 3 ..........Passing TDs..................vs. Houston, 11/2/08 4 ..........Interceptions..................@ Chicago, 10/19/08 86t .......Long Pass .....................vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 5 ..........sacks .............................vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 4 ..........Rushing Attempts..........vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 4 ..........Rushing Yards ..............@ New Orleans, 10/6/08 5 ..........Long Rush.....................@ New Orelans, 10/6/08 FREROTTE’S CAREER STATS SERVICE: 143 GAMES/ 89 STARTS; 39 GAMES, 9 STARTS AS A VIKING FREROTTE CAREER PASSING ATT. COMP. % YDS Lg TDs INTs SACKS RATING 3,031 1,650 54.4 20,753 86t 113 102 196/1,278 74.4

FREROTTE VIKINGS PASSING PASSING ATT. COMP. % YDS Lg TDs INTs SACKS RATING 292 167 57.1 2,407 86t 17 13 23/126 84.9

• Frerotte has led Vikings to a 4-1 mark in the past 5 games, including 4th-quarter comeback wins in 3 of the 4 victories- coming back from a 10-9 deficit to win 12-10 vs. Detroit, coming back from 27-20 to win 30-27 at New Orleans and coming back from 27-21 to win 28-27 vs. Green Bay.

• Has 7-2 record as a Vikings starter dating back to 2004 and a 5-2 mark as a starter in 2008. • Has a 42-46-1 record as a starter in the NFL. • Hit RB Chester Taylor on a 47-yard TD pass vs. Green Bay (11/9), his 1st TD catch as a Viking. • Tossed season-best 3 TDs vs. Houston (11/2). • Has connected with Berrian for 10 passes of 25+ yards since becoming the starter in Week 3. • Has thrown 10 TD passes since taking over as starter- hitting Berrian (4), Shiancoe (3), Rice (2) and

Taylor (1). • Threw for season-high 298 yards @ Chicago (10/19). • Hit Bernard Berrian with an 86-yard TD pass vs. Detroit (10/12), the 2nd-longest pass play in Vikings

history and the longest pass of his career. • Engineered a 10-play drive from the Vikings 20 that ended with Ryan Longwell’s game-winning 26-yard FG with

:09 left to play in a 12-10 Vikings win vs. Detroit (10/12). • Connected with Bernard Berrian on a 33-yard TD pass and drove the team to FG range to set up Ryan

Longwell’s 30-yard game winning FG as Vikings scored the final 10 points in a 30-27 comeback win in the 4th quarter at New Orleans (10/6) on Monday Night Football.

• Started 1st Vikings game since 2003 when he opened game vs. Carolina (9/21) in 20-10 Vikings win. • Hit Visanthe Shiancoe with a 34-yard TD pass vs. Carolina (9/21), the 37th player he has thrown a TD to in his

career. • Connected with Bernard Berrian on a 48-yard gain vs. Carolina (9/21), the longest play of the game. • Veteran signal-caller returns to the Vikings in 2008 after suiting up with the club in 2003 and 2004. • Started 15 games for Miami in 2005 and 3 games with St. Louis Rams in 2007. • Earned Pro Bowl honors with Washington in 1996. • Is the Vikings oldest player, born 7-31-71. • Joins Vikings TE Garrett Mills as products of Tulsa University. • Holds Vikings single-game passer rating record with a mark of 157.2 vs. San Francisco in 2003 and threw 4

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

#18 SIDNEY RICE, WR, 2ND YEAR, SOUTH CAROLINA 2008 SEASON: 5 catches, 48 yards, 9.6 avg., 23t long, 3 TD 2008 SEASON HIGHS: 2 ..........Receptions ....................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 31 ........Receiving Yards............@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 23t .......Long Reception.............@ Green Bay, 9/8/08 1 ..........Receiving TD.................@ Green Bay, 9/8/08; vs. Houston, 11/2/08; vs. Green Bay, 11/9 SERVICE: 19 GAMES/ 6 STARTS RICE’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 36 444 12.3 60t 7

• Caught 1st TD pass of game vs. Green Bay (11/9), his 3rd TD of the 2008 season and his 2nd straight game with a TD catch from Gus Frerotte.

• Has caught a TD pass in all 3 career games he has played against Green Bay – vs. GB in 2007 from Kelly Holcomb, at GB in 2008 from Tarvaris Jackson and vs. GB in 2008 from Gus Frerotte.

• Hauled in 2nd TD pass of 2008 on an 8-yarder from Gus Frerotte vs. Houston (11/2). • Saw action @ Chicago (10/19). • Inactive for game at New Orleans (10/6) and vs. Detroit (10/12). • Inactive for game vs. Carolina (9/21) with knee injury. • Hauled in 1st TD pass of 2008 on a 4th-and-1 play in the 4th quarter from Tarvaris Jackson. • Caught a TD from each of the 3 Vikings starting QBs in 2007- Jackson, Kelly Holcomb and Brooks Bollinger. • Tied for 4th in Vikings rookie history with 4 TD receptions and had the most by a Vikings rookie since Randy

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

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

#19 BOBBY WADE, WR, 6th YEAR, ARIZONA 2008 SEASON: 36 catches, 387 yards, 10.8 avg., 46 long, 0 TDs 2008 SEASON HIGHS: 8 ..........Receptions ....................@ New Orleans, 10/6/08 75 ........Receiving Yards............@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 46 ........Long Reception.............vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 SERVICE: 81 GAMES/ 47 STARTS; 24 GAMES/ 19 STARTS AS A VIKING WADE’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 191 2,233 11.7 46 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


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

• Caught career-long 46-yard pass from Gus Frerotte vs. Detroit (10/12), ending with 71 yards in the game. • Reeled in career-best 8 catches at New Orleans (10/6) on Monday Night Football, passing his previous career-

best 7 set the week before at Tennessee (9/28). • Matched with 3 catches vs. Carolina (9/21/08). • Had 3 catches for 42 yards with a long of 22 vs. Indianapolis (9/14/08). • Led 2007 Vikings with career-best 54 catches and scored 3 TDs. • Had career-high 2 TD catches at Denver in 2007 season finale in the closing 5 minutes of the game to force

overtime against the Broncos. • Has special teams skills along with his WR duties, scoring on a 54-yard punt during his 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: 14 tackles, 12 solos, 1 INT, 1 PD, 1 QB Hurry 2008 HIGHS: 9 ...... Tackles .............................vs. Houston, 11/2 8 ...... Solos.................................vs. Houston, 11/2 1 ...... Interception.......................vs. Houston, 11/2 1 ...... Pass Defensed.................vs. Houston, 11/2 1 ...... QB Hurry ..........................vs. Green Bay, 11/9 SERVICE: 51 GAMES/ 47 STARTS; 2 GAMES/ 2 STARTS AS A VIKING WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 282 215 67 4.0 10 (126) 1 32 3 3 -- 30 WILLIAMS’ VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 14 12 2 0.0 1 (0) 1 1 0 0 0.0 0

• Started and played in 1st game of 2008 vs. Houston (11/2) and snared an INT off Sage Rosenfels. • Led Vikings DBs with 9 tackles vs. Houston (11/2). • Became the 8th player in Vikings history to have an INT in their 1st game as a Viking. • Inactive for opening 7 games of 2008 with neck injury. • Veteran DB re-united with Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, whom he played under in Cincinnati. • Comes to Minnesota with 9 career INTs, including a 51-yard TD on his 1st career pick in 2004. • Priority free agent signing by the Vikings in 2008, signed on 3/1/08. • Teammate at Maryland with EJ Henderson and Jeff Dugan. • Native of Sierra Leone, moved with family to Maryland at age 9. • Active with community outreach efforts during his career through the Madieu Williams Foundation.

#21 MARCUS McCAULEY, CB, 2ND YEAR, FRESNO STATE 2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS: ........ Tackle............................... ........ Special Teams Tackle...... SERVICE: 18 GAMES/ 9 STARTS McCAULEY’S CAREER TOTALS

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

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

#22 BENNY SAPP, CB, 5TH YEAR, NORTHERN IOWA 2008 SEASON: 2 tackles, 1 solo 2 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS:

2 ...... Tackles .............................@ Green Bay, 9/8 1 ...... Solo Tackle.......................@ Green Bay, 9/8 ........ Special Teams Tackle...... SERVICE: 63 GAMES/ 7 STARTS; 7 GAMES/ 1 START AS A VIKING SAPP’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 102 76 26 2.5 2 4 11 3 1 -- 32 SAPP’S VIKINGS TOTALS

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

• Started 1st game as a Viking vs. Green Bay (11/9) when team opened in dime defense. • Saw time on defense and special teams at Green Bay (9/8/08), his 1st game as a Viking. • Veteran CB who has 6 career starts under his belt. • Joined the Vikings as a free agent from Kansas City where he was defensive teammates with Vikings DE Jared

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

#23 CEDRIC GRIFFIN, CB, 3RD SEASON, TEXAS 2008 SEASON: 60 tackles, 47 solos, 2.0 TFL, 2 FF, 1 PD 4 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 9 ..........Tackles..........................@ Tennessee, 9/28; @ Chicago, 10/19 8 ..........Solo ...............................@ New Orleans, 10/8; @ Chicago, 10/19 1 ..........Passes Defensed .........vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1 ..........Forced Fumble..............@ New Orleans, 10/8; @ Chicago, 10/19 1.0 .......Tackle For Loss ............@ Green Bay, 9/8; vs. Green Bay, 11/9 SERVICE: 39 GAMES/ 32 STARTS AS A VIKING GRIFFIN’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 183 140 43 0.0 2 (4) 1 25 6 3 (50) 4.0 11

• Had 8 tackles vs. Houston (11/2) and helped key the Vikings defensive shutdown of Texans WR Andre

Johnson, holding him to 4 catches. • Matched season-high with 9 tackles at Chicago (10/19) and forced his 2nd fumble of the season. • Had 8 tackles and forced a fumble at New Orleans (10/6). • Led Vikings DBs with 8 tackles vs. Indianapolis (9/14) and 9 tackles at Tennessee (9/28). • Started at RCB in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8), posted 3 tackles. • 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: 29 tackles, 19 solos, 1 INT, 4 PD, 1 FR, 1 QB Hurry 3 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 8 ...... Tackles .............................vs. Carolina, 9/21 5 ...... Solos.................................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ...... Interception.......................@ New Orleans, 10/6 1 ...... Fumble Recovery .............@ New Orleans, 10/6 1 ...... Passes Defensed .............4 times, last at Chicago, 10/19 1 ...... QB Hurry .......................... 1 ...... Special Teams Tackle......vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28; vs. Detroit, 10/12 SERVICE: 9 GAMES/ 7 STARTS JOHNSON’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS TDs QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 29 19 10 0 1 (0) 0 0 3 0 1 0 3

• Snared 1st career INT @ New Orleans (10/6), taking a pass off QB Drew Brees on Saints’ final drive of the game. Also had a fumble recovery in the game.

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

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

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

#26 ANTOINE WINFIELD, CB, 10TH YEAR, OHIO STATE 2008 SEASON: 45 tackles, 28 solos, 2 INT (5 yds), 2 FR (28 yds), 2 TD (1 FR, 1 BFG), 2.0 sacks, 3 FF, 9 PD, 4.0 TFL 5 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 10 ........Tackles..........................@ Tennessee, 9/28 5 ..........Solo ...............................@ Green Bay, 9/8 3 ..........Passes Defensed .........@ Tennessee, 9/28 5 ..........Tackles for Loss............@ New Orleans, 10/6 ............QB Hurries .................... 1 ..........Interception ...................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Houston, 11/2 1 ..........Long Interception Ret....vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1 ..........Forced Fumble..............vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ New Orleans, 10/6; vs. Detroit, 10/12 1 ..........Fumble Recovery..........vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ New Orleans, 10/6 19t .......Long Fumble Return .....vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........TD (19 FR) ....................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........TD (59 Block FG ret.) ....@ New Orleans, 10/6 1.0 .......Sack ..............................vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ New Orleans, 10/6 2 ..........Special Teams Tkls.......@ Green Bay, 9/8 SERVICE: 137 GAMES/ 121 STARTS; 65 GAMES/ 63 STARTS AS A VIKING WINFIELD’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS TDs QBH PD FF FR TFL 809 629 180 3.0 20 (175) 3 16 124 9 9 35.0

WINFIELD’S VIKINGS TOTALS DEFENSE

TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS TDs QBH PD FF FR TFL 400 314 86 2.0 14 (146) 3 11 64 7 7 27.0

• Snared an INT off Texans starter Matt Schaub vs. Houston (11/2)- his 2nd INT of 2008. • Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance at New Orleans (10/6). • Set Vikings record by returning the 1st regular-season blocked FG for a TD in team history when he took

a Saints miscue 59 yards for the Vikings 1st points in an exciting 30-27 win. Also sacked Drew Brees and forced a fumble on the play that he recovered and returned 9 yards.

• Has scored on 4 returns in his career, all coming since 2006 with the Vikings- 2 INT returns, 1 fumble recovery and 1 blocked field goal return.

• Has scored a TD for the Vikings in each of the past 3 seasons- 2 INT returns, 1 BFG return, and a FR. • Tied with Audray McMillian for 7th in Vikings history for takeaways by a CB with 21- 13 INTs, 7 FRs. • Helped Vikings score 14th defensive TDs since 2006, contributing 3 himself (2 INT returns, 1 FR). • Had season-high 10 tackles and 3 passes defensed @ Tennessee (9/28). • Posted consecutive games with a takeaway – vs. Indianapolis (9/14) and vs. Carolina (9/21). • Scored 3rd career TD on a 19-yard fumble recovery after sacking Panthers QB Jake Dehomme (9/21). • Notched 2nd career sack and 1st as a Viking when he caught Jake Delhomme vs. Carolina (9/21). • Snared 13th INT since joining the Vikings in 2004 and the 18th pick of his career vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Interception vs. Indianapolis (9/14/08) was the 4th of his career off perennial Pro Bowler Peyton Manning. • Defensive leader who sets the tone with his aggressive style in run support. • Key part of the Vikings leading the NFL with 13 defensive TDs during the 2006-07 seasons. • Voted by teammates as the Vikings 2006 Defensive MVP. • Key part of the Vikings scoring 6 TDs on INT returns during the 2007 season to tie a Vikings record. • Has 17 takeaways since joining the Vikings as a free agent in 2004, 12 INTs and 5 FRs. • Ranks 9th in Vikings history by a CB with 17 career takeaways and is tied for 3rd by a Vikings CB with 5 FRs,

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

#28 ADRIAN PETERSON, RB, 2ND YEAR, OKLAHOMA 2008 SEASON: 206 attempts, 1015 yards, 4.9 avg., 54t long, 7 TDs 15 catches, 98 yards, 6. 5 avg., 16 long 2008 HIGHS: 30 ........Rushing Attempts..........vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 192 ......Rushing Yards ..............vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 54t .......Long Rush.....................@ Chicago, 10/19/08 2 ..........Rushing TDs .................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08; @ Chicago, 10/19/08 4 ..........Receptions ....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08; @ Tennessee, 9/28/08 21 ........Receiving Yards............@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 16 ........Long Reception.............vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 SERVICE: 23 GAMES / 18 STARTS PETERSON’S CAREER STATS

RUSHING ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 443 2,356 5.3 73t 19


• Ran for his 4th straight 100-yard game vs. Green Bay (11/9), 1 shy of the Vikings team record of 5 held

by Robert Smith in 2000. • Leads the NFL with 1,015 yards and is the 1st RB in the NFL to break the 1,000-yard mark in 2008. • His 192 rushing yards vs. Green Bay (11/9) is the 3rd-best single game total by an NFL RB in 2008. • Since entering the NFL in 2007, his 2,356 rushing yards ranks 1st in the League. • Since entering the NFL in 2007, his 19 rushing TDs ranks tied for 1st with LaDainian Tomlinson.

• Has averaged 102.4 yards rushing in his 23 career games- the best per-game average in the NFL since the beginning of the 2007 season.

• Ran for 192 yards vs. Green Bay (11/9), the 4th-best single-game rushing mark in Vikings history. In only 23 career games, Peterson has 3 of the 4 highest single-game rushing totals in the Vikings record book- 296 vs. San Diego in 2007, 224 at Chicago in 2007 and 192 vs. Green Bay in 2008.

• His 12 career 100-yard rushing games is 3rd in Vikings history, trailing Robert Smith (29), Chuck Foreman (17) for tops in the team record book.

• In 10 games against the NFC North, he has 1168 yards on 172 carries, an average of 6.8 yards per carry, 130 yards per game, and 11 TDs.

• Has 12 games with 100+ rushing yards in 23 career contests. • Has 6 games with 100+ rushing yards in 2008, matching his 2007 total of 6. • Named FedEx Ground Player of the Week for performance vs. Houston (11/2), earning a donation in his

name to Safe Kids USA. • 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 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: 56 attempts, 211 yards, 3.8 avg., 13 long, 1 TDs 25 catches, 245 yards, 9.8 avg., 47t long, 1 TD 8 kickoff returns, 205 yards, 25.6 avg., 37 long, 0 TDs 1-of-1 passing, 4 yards, 4t long, 1 TD, 0 INTs, 122.9 rating 2008 HIGHS: 11 ........Rushing Attempts..........vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 44 ........Rushing Yards ..............vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 10 ........Long Rush.....................vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 6 ..........Receptions ....................@ Chicago, 10/19/08 84 ........Receiving Yards............vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 47t .......Long Catch....................vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 1 ........Receiving TD.................vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 3 ........Kickoff Returns..............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 93 ........Kickoff Return Yards .....vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 37 ........Long Kickoff Return ......vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 1 ..........Pass Attempt.................@ New Orleans, 10/6/08 1 ..........Completion ....................@ New Orleans, 10/6/08 1 ..........Passing TD....................@ New Orleans, 10/6/08 SERVICE: 100 GAMES/ 32 STARTS; 38 GAMES/ 24 STARTS AS A VIKING TAYLOR’S CAREER STATS



KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 53 1,142 21.5 54 0

PASSING ATT. COMP. YDS LG TD 2 1 4 4t 1 TAYLOR’S VIKINGS STATS


RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 96 815 8.5 50 1

PASSING ATT. COMP. YDS LG TD INT 2 1 4 4t 1 0

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

PASSING ATT. COMP. YDS LG TD 2 1 4 4t 1

• Hauled in 1st receiving TD as a Viking from Gus Frerotte vs. Green Bay (11/9) on a 47-yarder. • Leads all NFL RBs with 16 catches on 3rd-down, ranking tied for 6th overall in the NFL. • Has caught 16 of his 25 passes in 2008 on 3rd-down. • Converted a pair of key 3rd-and-longs vs. Houston (11/2), gaining 12 yards on a catch and a run on 3rd- and-9

and 3rd-and-8 respectively. • Posted season-high 6 catches and 48 receiving yards @ Chicago (10/19). • Threw 1st career TD pass and the 8th in Vikings history by a RB when he connected with TE Visanthe

Shiancoe on a 4-yard TD pass at New Orleans (10/6) on Monday Night Football. • Teamed with Adrian Peterson to set a Vikings record with 2,185 rushing yards by a duo in 2007. • Helped set a Vikings record with 2,634 team rushing yards and ranked #1 in the NFL in 2007. • Rambled for career-best 5.4 yard rushing average in 2007, the 3rd-best average in Vikings history. • The Vikings are 6-0 in his 6 career 100-yard rushing games since joining the team in 2006. • During his NFL career the Ravens and Vikings are 7-1 in his 8 games over the century mark. • Ran for 101 yards @ San Francisco (12/9) and an 84-yard TD run, the 3rd-longest in team history. • Taylor owns the longest (95t yards) and 3rd-longest (84t yards) runs in Vikings history. • Was runner-up for Mid-America Conference Player of the Year as a senior at Toledo when the award went to

QB Byron Leftwich of Marshall.

#37 ERIC FRAMPTON, S, 2ND YEAR, WASHINGTON 2008 SEASON: 11 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 3 ..........Special Teams Tackles......@ Chicago, 10/19 SERVICE: 22 GAMES / 0 STARTS; 17 GAMES / 0 STARTS AS A VIKING FRAMPTON’S CAREER STATS 31 special teams tackles FRAMPTON’S VIKINGS STATS 25 special teams tackles

• Tied for Vikings lead with 10 special teams tackles. • Notched pair of special teams stops vs. Carolina (9/21) and @ New Orleans (10/6). • 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: 7 catches, 17 yards, 2.4 avg., 7 long 2 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 2 ..........Catches .........................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ Tennessee, 9/28/08 9 ..........Receiving Yards............@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 7 ..........Long Catch....................@ Tennessee, 9/28/08 1 ..........Special Teams Tackle...vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 19 GAMES / 3 STARTS

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

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

from 2003-05. • Served a Mormon mission in Jacksonville from 2000-03. • Family are natives of Tonga, but he was born in the United States. • Attended Granger High in West Valley City, UT where he set a state rushing record and was named the USA

Today Player of the Year for Utah.

#39 HUSAIN ABDULLAH, S, ROOKIE, WASHINGTON STATE 2008 SEASON: 13 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 3 ..........Special Teams Tackles......@ Chicago, 10/19 SERVICE: 9 GAMES/ 0 STARTS

• Tied for tops among Vikings with 10 special teams stops. • Notched pair of special teams tackles @ New Orleans (10/6). • Was the only Vikings rookie free agent to play in the 2008 opener on Monday Night Football at Green Bay. • Joins fellow undrafted rookies LB Erin Henderson and T Drew Radovich that made the Vikings 53-man roster

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

#40 JIM KLEINSASSER, TE, 10TH YEAR, NORTH DAKOTA 2008 SEASON: 4 catches, 67 yards, 16.8 avg., 34 long 2008 HIGHS: 2 .........Receptions ....................vs. Detroit, 10/12/08

40 ........Receiving Yards............vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 34 ........Long Reception.............vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 ............TD Catch ....................... SERVICE: 126 GAMES/ 100 STARTS KLEINSASSER’S CAREER STATS RUSHING ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 43 147 3.4 12 1


• Ranks 2nd behind Steve Jordan in Vikings history for starts by a TE with 100. • Has been a key part of helping Vikings RBs rushing for 100+ yards in 19 games since 2006: Adrian

Peterson-12, Chester Taylor-6, Artose Pinner-1. • Hauled in 2 passes for 40 yards vs. Detroit (10/12), including a season-long 34-yarder- the 2nd-longest

catch of his career and the longest since his 39-yarder in 2002. • Has already surpasses his receiving yardage totals the past 2 seasons with 67 yards in 2008. • Ranks 5th in Vikings history for career catches by a TE with 162, trailing Joe Senser (165), Stu Voigt

(177), Jermaine Wiggins (186) and Steve Jordan (498). • Recognized for his unselfish blocking by earning a spot on USA Today’s All-Joe Team for 2007, a team that

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

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

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

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

#42 DARREN SHARPER, S, 12TH YEAR, WILLIAM & MARY 2008 SEASON: 39 tackles, 29 solo, 3 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble, 1.0 tackle for loss 2008 HIGHS: 6 ...... Tackles ...................... @ Tennessee, 9/28 4 ...... Solo ........................... @ Tennessee, 9/28; vs. Houston, 11/2 1 ...... Passes Defensed ..... vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28; vs. Houston, 11/2 ........ QB Hurries................. 1.0 ... Tackle For Loss......... vs. Detroit, 10/12 1 ...... Forced Fumble .......... vs. Detroit, 10/12 ........ Interceptions.............. ........ INT return TD ............ ........ Long INT Return........ SERVICE: 176 GAMES/ 160 STARTS; 55 GAMES/ 55 STARTS AS A VIKING SHARPER’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS (yds) QBH PD FF FR TFL 952 710 242 7.0 53 (1,024) -- 138 9 5 -- SHARPER’S VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS (yds) QBH PD FF FR TFL 272 189 83 1.0 17 (347) 2 42 3 1 7.0

• Fielded Texans onside kick in the 4th quarter to help seal a Vikings 28-21 win vs. Houston (11/2).

• 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 in experience with 172 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: 21 kickoff returns, 472 yards, 22.5 avg., 34 long 7 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 7 ...... Kickoff Returns .......... @ Chicago, 10/19 153 .. KO Return Yards ....... @ Chicago, 10/19 34 .... Long KO Return ........ @ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 60 GAMES/ 5 STARTS; 6 GAMES, 0 STARTS AS A VIKING HICKS’ CAREER STATS

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


KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 201 4,574 22.7 64 0 HICKS’ VIKINGS STATS

KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 21 472 22.5 34 0

• Had season-high 7 kickoff returns at Chicago (10/19). • Stepped into Vikings kickoff return role for the 1st time at Tennessee (9/28), highlighted by a 34-yarder. • Notched 110 yards on 4 kickoff returns at Tennessee (9/28). • Played in 1st game of 2008 in win vs. Carolina (9/21). • Inactive for 2 opening games of 2008. • Comes to Minnesota in 2008 after 4 seasons with San Francisco. • Holds top 2 single-season kickoff return yardage marks in 49ers history. • Has a pair of 100-yard rushing days under his belt, including a career-best 139-yard day in his 1st career start at

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

#45 GARRETT MILLS, TE, 3RD YEAR, TULSA 2008 SEASON: 4 catches, 59 yards, 14.7 avg., 23 long 2 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 3 ..........Receptions ....................@ Green Bay, 9/8 49 ........Receiving Yards............@ Green Bay, 9/8 23 ........Long Catch....................@ Green Bay, 9/8

1 ..........Special Teams Tckl.......@ Green Bay, 9/8; vs. Detroit, 10/12 SERVICE: 8 GAMES/ 0 STARTS MILLS’ CAREER STATS


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

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

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

#46 CULLEN LOEFFLER, LS, 5TH YEAR, TEXAS 2008 SEASON: 3 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 1 ...... Special Teams Tackles ....3 times SERVICE: 73 GAMES/ 0 STARTS LOEFFLER’S CAREER STATS SPECIAL TEAMS TKLS FF FR 14 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: 4 special teams tackles, 1 FF 2008 HIGHS: 2 ..........Spec. Teams Tackles ...@ Tennessee, 9/28; @ New Orleans, 10/6 1 ..........Forced Fumble..............@ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 5 GAMES/ 0 STARTS

• Released on 10/18 prior to game at Chicago and re-signed on 10/20. • Notched team-high 2 special teams tackles and forced a fumble @ Tennessee (9/28). • Played special teams in 1st career game vs. Carolina (9/21). • Inactive for opening 2 games of 2008. • Was 1 of 3 Vikings rookie free agents to earn spots on the 53-man roster- joining T Drew Radovich and S

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

#51 BEN LEBER, LB, 7TH YEAR, KANSAS STATE 2008 SEASON: 41 tackles, 27 solo, 1 INT, 9 PD, 3 FR, 7 QB hurries, 0.5 sack 2 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 9 ..........Tackles..........................vs. Detroit, 10/12 6 ..........Solos .............................@ New Orleans, 10/6; vs. Detroit, 10/12 2 ..........QB Hurries ....................@ Tennessee, 9/28; vs. Green Bay, 11/9 1 ..........Tackle for Loss..............@ Green Bay, 9/8 0.5 .......Sack ..............................vs. Detroit, 10/12 1 ..........Fumble Recovery..........vs. Carolina, 9/21; vs. Detroit, 10/12; vs. Houston, 11/2 3 ..........Passes Defensed..........@ New Orleans, 10/6 1 ..........Interception ...................@ New Orleans, 10/6 1 ..........Special Teams Tackle...vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Detroit, 10/12 SERVICE: 97 GAMES/ 81 STARTS; 40 GAMES/ 29 STARTS AS A VIKING LEBER’S CAREER STATS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 391 290 101 21.5 3 (0) 24 20 9 8 (1TD) 17.0 LEBER’S VIKINGS STATS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 187 122 65 9.5 3 (0) 24 16 5 6 (1 TD) 17.0

• Tied for #1 in the NFL with 3 fumble recoveries through the opening 9 games of 2008. • Set career-high with his 3rd fumble recovery of 2008 season vs. Houston (11/2). • Recovered a fumble by Texans QB Matt Schaub vs. Houston (11/2) following a sack by fellow LB Chad

Greenway. • Shared a sack of Lions QB Dan Orlovsky with DE Ray Edwards vs. Detroit (10/12). • Snared his 3rd INT in 3 seasons with the Vikings @ New Orleans (10/6) off former Chargers teammate Drew

Brees and added 3 passes defensed. • 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: 87 tackles, 62 solo, 5.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, 3 FF, 2 passes defensed, 3 QB hurries 2 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 12 ........Tackles..........................@ Tennessee, 9/28; vs. Green Bay, 11/9 9 ..........Solos .............................@ Tennessee, 9/28 1.0 .......Sack ..............................vs. Carolina, 9/21; vs. Houston, 11/2; vs. Green Bay, 11/9 1 ..........QB Hurry .......................@ Tennessee, 9/28; @ Chicago, 10/19 1 ..........Forced Fumble..............vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ New Orleans, 10/6; vs. Houston, 11/2 ............Fumble Recovery..........

............Interception ................... 2 ..........Passes Defensed..........vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1.0 .......Tackle For Loss ............5 times, last vs. Green Bay, 11/9 1 ..........Special Teams Tackle...vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 24 GAMES/ 23 STARTS GREENWAY’S CAREER STATS


• Sacked Packers QB Aaron Rodgers vs. Green Bay (11/9), his 3rd sack of the season and his 2nd game in

a row with a QB sack to his credit. • Notched his 2nd sack of 2008 vs. Houston (11/2) when he caught Matt Schaub and forced a fumble on

the play that was recovered by fellow LB Ben Leber. • Led Vikings LBs with 8 tackles @ Chicago (10/19). • Tied for team-high with 9 tackles vs. Detroit (10/12). • Forced a fumble on Saints RB Reggie Bush @ New Orleans (10/6), the 6th forced fumble of his career. • Had season-high 12 tackles @ Tennessee (9/28). • Posted 1st career sack and forced a fumble when he caught QB Jake Delhomme vs. Carolina (9/21). • Had 7 tackles, a tackle for loss and 2 passes defensed vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Enters 2008 poised for breakout season after finishing 2007 tied for NFL lead with 4 FRs. • Scored 1st career TD on a 37-yard INT return off an Eli Manning pass at NY Giants (11/25/07). • Helped 2007 Vikings tie team record with 6 INT-return TDs. • Ranked 2nd on team with 130 tackles and added 8 special teams stops. • Honored by teammates with the 2007 Ed Block Courage Award for his bounce back from knee injury. • Sidelined with knee injury during rookie season of 2006 suffered in preseason opener. • Was the 3rd LB drafted in 2006 after AJ Hawk (Green Bay) and Ernie Sims (Detroit). • Only the 6th LB drafted in the 1st round by the Vikings in team history, 2 of those went on to play DE

(Chris Doleman and Duane Clemons). • Played 9-man football as a prep in South Dakota, leading team to consecutive state titles. • Married to Jenny, a former Iowa cross country runner, the couple had a daughter in 2007 training camp. • Grew up on a family crop and hog farm in tiny Mt. Vernon, SD.

#54 VINNY CIURCIU, LB, 6TH YEAR, BOSTON COLLEGE 2008 SEASON: 3 tackles, 3 solos 4 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 2 ..........Special Teams Tackles....... vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Detroit, 10/12 SERVICE: 76 GAMES/ 5 STARTS; 19 GAMES / 0 STARTS AS A VIKING CIURCIU’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR STT 34 13 41 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 71

• Stepped in at MLB for starter Dan Herron who left game vs. Detroit (10/12) with injury and notched 3 tackles. • Inactive for game at Tennessee (9/28). • Suffered knee injury on special teams vs. Carolina (9/21). • Will take over leadership role on Vikings special teams in 2008. • Joined the Vikings in 2007 as a free agent from Carolina. • Led Panthers in special teams stops in 2006 and ranked 2nd in 2005. • Played in Super Bowl XXXVIII as a rookie with Carolina and advanced to 2005 NFC Championship game. • Joined Carolina as a rookie free agent in 2003. • Had a whirlwind rookie season going from Panthers practice squad to Tampa Bay’s active roster, playing in 8 games.

Was released by Tampa and returned to Carolina for the end of the 2003 season and playoffs. • Transferred from Clemson to Boston College, beginning college career as a FB but ending at LB. • Owns a sportswear company, Anger Sports, with his brother.

#55 DONTARRIOUS THOMAS, LB, 5TH YEAR, AUBURN 2008 SEASON: 1 special teams tackle 2008 HIGHS: SERVICE: 61 GAMES/ 10 STARTS; 61 GAMES / 10 STARTS AS A VIKING THOMAS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR STT 34 13 41 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 72

• Played in 1st game after re-signing with the Vikings at Chicago (10/19). • Signed by Vikings on 10/13/08 as a free agent. • Spent 2008 offseason and training camp with San Francisco where he signed as a free agent in the spring. • Started 10 career games for the Vikings with a career-high 5 starts as a rookie. • Posted career-best 76 tackles as a rookie with the Vikings in 2004. • Originally joined the Vikings as a 2nd-round draft pick in 2004. • Earned national post-graduate scholarship as a senior at Auburn. • Attended Perry High in Georgia. #58 DAVID HERRON, LB, 1ST YEAR, MICHIGAN STATE 2008 SEASON: 8 tackles, 5 solos, 1 QB Hurry 3 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 4 ..........Tackles..........................@ New Orleans, 10/6 3 ..........Solos .............................@ New Orleans, 10/6 1 ..........QB Hurry .......................@ New Orleans, 10/6 SERVICE: 9 GAMES/ 3 STARTS HERRON’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL STT 9 5 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5

• Inactive for game at Chicago (10/19) and vs. Houston (11/2). • Started at MLB vs. Detroit (10/12). • Started 2nd straight game @ New Orleans (10/6) on Monday Night Football. • Posted 1st defensive tackles of career @ Tennessee (9/28) with 3 stops in his 1st career start. • Had a pair of special teams tackles in 2008 opener at Green Bay. • Will contribute in 2008 on special teams and as a backup LB. • Played in the final 2 games of 2007 and posted special teams stops in each game. • Played in 1st career NFL game on NBC Sunday Night Football vs. Washington (12/23/07). • Spent 11 of opening 12 weeks of 2007 on Vikings practice squad. • Signed to Vikings practice squad after his release by New England after Week 1. • Spent Week 1 of the NFL season with New England after being claimed off waivers by the Patriots following his

release in the Vikings final roster cuts to 53 players. • Spent 2007 training camp with the Vikings but was released in final roster cuts. • Entered the NFL as a rookie free agent out of Michigan State with the Vikings in 2007. • Brother, Daniel, is a RB at Ohio State.

#62 RYAN COOK, T, 3RD YEAR, NEW MEXICO SERVICE: 31 GAMES/ 28 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: 36 GAMES/ 26 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: 9 GAMES/ 0 STARTS

• Has played in all 7 games on special teams. • Saw time on special teams in his NFL debut in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8). • Selected in 6th round of 2008 NFL Draft by the Vikings, the 187th player taken. • Earned degree in marketing from Notre Dame in May 2007. • The 1st Notre Dame player drafted by the Vikings since LB Pete Bercich in the 7th round in 1994, who currently

serves as the Vikings Radio Network color commentator. • Attended same high school as former 49ers great Steve Young.

#69 JARED ALLEN, DE, 5TH YEAR, IDAHO STATE 2008 SEASON: 38 tackles, 29 solo, 3 PD, 8.0 sacks, 2.0 TFL, 30 QB hurries, 2 FF 2008 HIGHS: 8 ..........Tackles..........................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 7 ..........Solos .............................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Carolina, 9/21 2.0 .......Sacks ............................@ Chicago, 10/19; vs. Houston, 11/2 1.0 .......Tackle For Loss ............@ Green Bay, 9/8; @ Chicago, 10/19 7 ..........QB Hurries ....................vs. Houston, 11/2 1 ..........Pass Defensed..............@ New Orleans, 10/6; @ Chicago, 10/19 1 ..........Forced Fumble..............@ Chicago, 10/19; vs. Houston, 11/2 1 ..........Safety ............................vs. Detroit, 10/12; vs. Green Bay, 11/9 SERVICE: 70 GAMES/ 64 STARTS; 9 GAMES / 9 STARTS AS A VIKING ALLEN’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 294 229 65 51.0 1 (3) 143 29 15 8 2.0 ALLEN’S VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 38 29 9 8.0 0 30 2 2 0 2.0

• Tied an NFL and Vikings record with his 2nd safety of the season when he caught Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in the end zone for a sack vs. Green Bay (11/9).

• His 2nd safety of the season matches the NFL record for safeties in a season and Allen becomes the 1st player since Bryant Young in 1996 to post 2.

• Allen matches Alan Page’s 2 safeties in 1971 to tie the Vikings record for most in a season and helps the team post 3 safeties to tie the team record for most in a season.

• Battled through pain of a shoulder injury vs. Green Bay (11/9) to play in the game and notch a sack, giving him 8.0 for the season.

• Notched 50th career sack when he caught Texans QB Sage Rosenfels vs. Houston (11/2) and ended game with 2.0 sacks, a forced fumble and season-best 7 QB hurries. Sacked Texans starter Matt Schaub earlier in the game.

• Had 2.0 sacks on Bears QB Kyle Orton at Chicago (10/19) and posted season-high 8 tackles. • Ran Lions QB Dan Orlovsky out of the end zone vs. Detroit (10/12) for a sack and safety,

notching his 1st career safety. • Had sacks in back-to-back games when he caught Jake Delhomme vs. Carolina (9/21). • Posted 1st sack as a Viking vs. Indianapolis (9/14) when he caught Peyton Manning, his 1st

career sack of Manning. • Vikings signature offseason move acquired from Kansas City in trade days before the NFL Draft. • Led NFL with 15.5 sacks in 2007 and earned 1st berth in Pro Bowl and 1st All-Pro honors. • His acquisition gives the Vikings 4 Pro Bowlers from 2007 on defense- joining Kevin Williams, Pat

Williams and Darren Sharper. • Originally entered the NFL as a 4th-round pick by Kansas City in 2004. • Named winner of 2007 Derrick Thomas Award as the Chiefs MVP. • Majored in mass communications at Idaho State • Avid outdoorsman who has hunted wild game across the US and overseas. • Younger brother is playing football at Idaho State.

#72 MARCUS JOHNSON, G, 4TH YEAR, MISSISSIPPI SERVICE: 44 GAMES/ 19 STARTS

• Inactive at New Orleans (10/6), vs. Detroit (10/15), at Chicago (10/19), vs. Houston (11/2), vs. Green Bay (11/9).

• Came into 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8) to relieve injured starter Artis Hicks at LT. • Enters the 2008 season as the Vikings top backup along the line at multiple positions. • Started opening 10 games at RT on the 2006 season. • Helped Chester Taylor rush for 1,214 yards on the 2006 season, the 4th-best single-season by a Viking. • Started @ Seattle (10/22) and helped write Vikings history as Chester Taylor ran for a team-record 95-yard TD

and the tied the 6th-best rushing day in team history with 169 yards on the ground. • Became the 1st Vikings rookie G to start the season opener when he lined up against Tampa Bay (9/11/05). • Ranks as only the 6th offensive line rookie in team history to start on opening day. • Becomes the 1st Vikings rookie offensive lineman to start the season opener since Todd Steussie in 1994. • Brother, Belton, was a lineman with the Cincinnati Bengals. • Spent 3 seasons in college protecting NY Giants QB Eli Manning.

#73 OTIS GRIGSBY, DE, 2ND YEAR, KENTUCKY 2008 SEASON: 2 tackles, 2 QB hurries 2008 HIGHS: 1 ..........Tackles..........................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........Solos .............................vs. Carolina, 9/21 2 ..........QB hurries .....................@ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 15 GAMES/ 1 START; 11 GAMES / 1 STARTS AS A VIKING GRIGSBY’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 3 2 1 1.0 0 7 0 1 0 0

• Inactive at Chicago (10/19) and vs. Houston (11/2). • Started 1st career game at Tennessee (9/28), replacing injured Ray Edwards at LDE. • Earned spot on Vikings roster for 2008 after impressive and productive preseason performance. • Notched 1st NFL sack when he caught former Vikings QB Shaun Hill at San Francisco in 2007. • Signed by Vikings off Carolina practice squad on 12/5/07 in week leading to game @ San Francisco. • Had seen action in 4 games with the Panthers during the 2007 season and had 4 QB hurries in the games. • Spent time in 2006 on Panthers practice squad.

• Originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with Miami in 2003. • Played at University of Kentucky where he was a regular starter his final 2 seasons.

#74 BRYANT McKINNIE, T, 7TH YEAR, MIAMI SERVICE: 93 GAMES/ 92 STARTS

• Started at LT in Monday Night game at New Orleans (10/6) in his 1st week back from suspension. • 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: 109 GAMES/ 109 STARTS; 41 GAMES/ 41 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 50 times in his career. • Had blocked for a Vikings 100-yard rusher 19 times in his 41 games in Purple. • Has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in each of his 8 NFL seasons when Adrian Peterson went over the

1,000-yard mark for 2008 vs. Green Bay (11/9). • 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: 139 GAMES/ 116 STARTS

• Blocked for Adrian Peterson’s 100-yard days in opener at Green Bay (9/8), vs. Indianapolis (9/14), vs. Detroit (10/12), at Chicago (10/19), vs. Houston (11/2) and vs. Green Bay (11/9) the 41st-time he has paved the way for a 100-yard rusher in his 116 career starts.

• Has been named to the Pro Bowl 6 times, the most of any current Viking. • Only Vikings legends Randall McDaniel (11) and Ron Yary (7) have earned more Pro Bowls as offensive

linemen than Birk’s 6. • The longest tenured pro athlete in the Twin Cities with his team, entering his 11th Vikings season in 2008. • Has blocked for 4 of the 5 highest single-season rushing marks in Vikings history and 4 different 1,000-yard

rushers- Robert Smith, Adrian Peterson, Michael Bennett and Chester Taylor. • Has been named the Vikings Man of the Year 6 times in his career. • Named the Vikings Ed Block Courage Award winner in a vote by his teammates in 2006. • Earned Pro Bowl in 1st season as a starter in 2000 and went on to earn berths following ‘01, ‘03, ’04 and ‘06. • Had not played center before coming to the Vikings, spending college career at OT. • Started 1st NFL game in season opener vs. Chicago (9/3/00). • Was chosen in the 6th round (173rd overall) in the 1998 draft. • All-Ivy League and All-Eastern selection as a senior and helped Harvard to the 1997 Ivy League title.

• Played prep football at Cretin-Derham Hall High in St. Paul where he was all-state in football and basketball. • Active in the Twin Cities community through Vikings Victory Visits to local hospitals, schools and the Oak Park

Neighborhood Center for youth. Joined the Kids Voting Minnesota program in the 2002 offseason. • Owns Matty B’s restaurants with locations in St. Paul and Minneapolis. • Married to Adrianna with 3 daughters.

#79 ARTIS HICKS, G, 7TH YEAR, MEMPHIS SERVICE: 75 GAMES/ 53 STARTS; 37 GAMES/ 22 STARTS AS A VIKING

• Started at LT vs. Indianapolis (9/14), vs. Carolina (9/21). • Started at LT in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8) on Monday Night Football. • Versatile veteran has started for Vikings at RG and enters 2008 at LT in place of Bryant McKinnie. • Helped both Chester Taylor and Artose Pinner break the 100-yard mark in rushing during the season. • Started and played in 14 games in 2006 season, matching his career-high. • Acquired in draft-day trade with Philadelphia in exchange of picks in 2006. • Played in Philadelphia for Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress. • Started Super Bowl XXXIX for the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2004 season. • Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2002 and made the Eagles roster. • His 2nd cousin, Sylvester Hicks, played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1978-81.

#81 VISANTHE SHIANCOE, TE, 6TH YEAR, MORGAN STATE 2008 SEASON: 21 catches, 252 yards, 12.0 avg., 34t long, 4 TD 2008 HIGHS: 4 ..........Receptions ....................@ Tennessee, 9/28; @ Chicago, 10/19 68 ........Receiving Yards............@ Chicago, 10/19 34t .......Long Reception.............vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........TD ................................vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ New Orl., 10/6; @ Chicago, 10/19; vs. Hou. (11/2) SERVICE: 88 GAMES/ 45 STARTS; 24 GAMES/ 22 STARTS AS A VIKING SHIANCOE’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 83 828 9.9 79 8 SHIANCOE’S VIKINGS STATS


• Has 4 TD catches in 2008, ranking tied for 3rd among NFL TEs- trailing only perennial Pro Bowlers Antonio Gates and Tony Gonzalez.

• The Vikings record for TD catches in a season by a TE is 8 by Joe Senser in 1981. • Caught 25-yard TD pass from Gus Frerotte vs. Houston (11/2). • Hauled in a 24-yard TD from Gus Frerotte at Chicago (10/19) and season-best 68 receiving yards. • Caught TD pass from RB Chester Taylor @ New Orleans (10/6) on Monday Night Football. • Caught season-high 4 passes for 47 yards @ Tennessee (9/28). • Hauled in his 1st TD of the 2008 season on a 34-yard strike from Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21). • Caught season-long 23-yard pass vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Tied for Vikings-high with 3 catches in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8). • Has not missed a game in his 5 NFL seasons, playing in all 81 games with 39 starts. • Posted career-highs in every category in 2007 with the Vikings, including notching over 70 yards more than his

previous 4-season total (253 to 323). • Caught the longest pass by a Viking in 2007 with a 79-yarder on a revere pass from WR Sidney Rice. • His 79-yard catch is the longest by a Vikings TE in team history and came on the 1st play of the game vs.

Oakland (11/18). • Signed as a free agent in 2007 to enhance the Vikings TEs in a pass-catching role. • Came to Minnesota after helping NY Giants make the playoffs in 2005 and 2006. • Opened 23 career games with Giants.

• Originally a 4th-round draft pick by the Giants in 2003. • Caught TD passes from Jesse Palmer and Eli Manning during his Giants tenure. • Standout TE at Morgan State.

#83 JEFF DUGAN, FB, 5TH YEAR, MARYLAND 2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS: SERVICE: 36 GAMES/ 9 STARTS DUGAN’S CAREER STATS


RUSHING

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

• Made 2008 debut on Monday Night Football at New Orleans (10/6). • Inactive for opening 4 games of 2008. • Versatile player who can line up in the backfield or at TE. • Physical blocker who excels on special teams. • Caught 1st career TD pass, a 3-yard pass from Brad Johnson vs. Arizona (11/26/06). • Started 1st game since 10/31/04 as a rookie when he started 1st career game as a FB @ Miami (11/19/06). • Caught 1st 3 passes of his career @ Miami (11/19) ending with 20 yards. • Made 1st career start in 1st career game played on Monday Night Football @ Philadelphia (9/20/04). • Joined Vikings as their 7th-round draft pick in 2004. • The 1st TE drafted by the Vikings since Jim Kleinsasser in 1999 (2nd round). • Teammate at Maryland with Vikings LB E.J. Henderson. • Started 46 of his 49 career games at Maryland. • Earned degrees in business and finance at Maryland. • Participated in NFLPA-sponsored classes at Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business in 2006 off-season.

#84 AUNDRAE ALLISON, WR, 2ND YEAR, EAST CAROLINA 2008 SEASON: 9 catches, 110 yards, 12.2 avg., 21 long, 0 TDs 8 punt returns, 4 FC, 57 yards, 7.1 avg., 27 long 5 kickoff returns, 82 yards, 16.4 avg., 22 long 2008 SEASON HIGHS: 3 ..........Receptions ....................@ Chicago, 10/19 37 ........Receiving Yards............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 21 ........Long Reception.............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 2 ..........Kickoff Returns..............@ Green Bay, 9/8 22 ........Long Kickoff Return ......@ Green Bay, 9/8; vs. Green Bay, 11/9 3 ..........Punt Returns .................@ Green Bay, 9/8 3 ..........Fair Catches..................vs. Carolina, 9/21 27 ........Punt Return Yards ........vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 27 ........Long Punt Return..........vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 SERVICE: 19 GAMES/ 0 STARTS ALLISON’S CAREER STATS


RUSHING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 2 3 1.5 3 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 25 656 26.2 104t 1

PUNT RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 8 57 7.1 27 0

• Had career-best 3 receptions at Chicago (10/19). • Caught 1st passes of season vs. Indianapolis (9/14), going for 37 yards with a long of 21. Notched a 27-yard

punt return in Colts game. • Returns in 2008 as a key return man and a big factor in the Vikings WR corps. • Set Vikings record with 104-yard kickoff return TD as a rookie in 2007 vs. Detroit (12/2/07). • Set Vikings record with a 28.7-yard average on kickoff returns in 2007 and had 3 of 60+ yards. • Played 2 seasons at East Carolina after spending 2 seasons at Georgia Military College. • Did not start playing football until his junior year of high school. • Aspires to a career as a script writer following football.

#87 BERNARD BERRIAN, WR, 5TH YEAR, FRESNO STATE 2008 SEASON: 30 catches, 621 yards, 20.7 avg., 86t long, 4 TDs 2008 SEASON HIGHS: 6 ..........Receptions ....................@ New Orleans, 10/6; @ Chicago, 10/19 131 ......Receiving Yards............vs. Detroit, 10/12 86t .......Long Reception.............vs. Detroit, 10/12 1 ..........Receiving TD.................@ New Orl., 10/6; vs. Det., 10/12; @ Chi., 10/19; vs. Hou., 11/2 SERVICE: 67 GAMES/ 40 STARTS; 9 GAMES/8 STARTS AS A VIKING BERRIAN’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 180 2,818 15.6 86t 19 BERRIAN’S VIKINGS STATS


• Ranks #1 in the NFL among players with 30+ receptions with a 20.7 yard receiving average. • Ranks tied for #12 in the NFL with 621 receiving yards. • Had TD catch for his career-best 4th straight game vs. Houston (11/2). • Went over the 100-yard mark for the 3rd time in 2008 vs. Houston (11/2), reeling in 104 yards on 2

catches, including a 49-yard TD from Gus Frerotte. • Vikings are 3-0 in games when Berrian has 100 yards receiving. • Teamed with RB Adrian Peterson to give the Vikings a 100-yard rusher/receiver for the 2nd time in 2008

vs. Houston (10/2)- the other coming vs. Detroit (10/12). • Pulled in 3rd TD pass in 3rd consecutive game at Chicago (10/19) in his 1st return to face his old Bears

teammates at Soldier Field. • Posted consecutive 100-yard receiving days with career-high 131 yards vs. Detroit (10/12), including hauling in

the 2nd-longest pass play in Vikings history on an 86-yard TD from Gus Frerotte. • Had 110 yards receiving @ New Orleans (10/6) on 6 catches, including a 33-yard TD from Gus Frerotte that

tied the game at 27-27 en route to a Vikings 30-27 win. On the Vikings game-winning drive, he drew a 42-yard pass interference call to put the ball at the Saints 14-yard line.

• Reeled in 1-handed catch for 28 yards and had season-high 5 catches for the game at Tennessee (9/28). • Caught season-long 48-yard pass vs. Carolina (9/21). • Tied for Vikings high with 3 catches in 2008 opener at Green Bay (9/8), going for 38 yards with a long of 24. • Vikings priority free agent signing in 2008 coming from NFC North rival Chicago. • Veteran player with knowledge of the NFC North was a starter for Bears in Super Bowl XLI. • Set career-high with 71 catches in 2007, beating his previous best by 20 catches. • Has experience as a return man and earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors in 2005. • Started 1st career game and caught 1st career NFL pass against the Vikings at the Dome in 2004. • Both parents are retired US Air Force veterans. • Teammates at Chicago with fellow Vikings WR Bobby Wade.

#89 ROBERT FERGUSON, WR, 8TH YEAR, TEXAS A&M 2008 SEASON: 3 catches, 25 yards, 8.3 avg., 9 long, 0 TDs 2 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 2 ..........Receptions ....................vs. Detroit, 10/12 16 ........Receiving Yards............vs. Detroit, 10/12 9 ..........Long Catch....................vs. Detroit, 10/12 1 ..........Special Teams Tackle...@ Tennessee, 9/28; @ New Orleans, 10/6 SERVICE: 82 GAMES/ 34 STARTS; 22 GAMES / 8 STARTS AS A VIKING FERGUSON’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 151 1,993 13.2 71 13 FERGUSON’S VIKINGS STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs

35 416 11.9 71 1

• Hauled in season-best 2 catches vs. Detroit (10/12). • Caught 1st pass of 2008 from Gus Frerotte vs. Carolina (9/21). • Brings veteran presence and leadership to the Vikings WR group. • Hauled in career-long 71-yard reception from Tarvaris Jackson at San Francisco in 2007. • Is the Vikings most veteran WR as he enters his 8th NFL season. • Joined the Vikings during training camp after his release from border-rivals Green Bay. • Played in Green Bay under Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell. • Had career-high 105 yards receiving against the Vikings in a 2002 game at Lambeau Field. • Played 1 season at Texas A&M after transferring from Tyler Junior College, entering the NFL Draft early.

#90 FRED EVANS, DT, 3RD YEAR, TEXAS STATE 2008 SEASON: 7 tackles, 2 solos, 1.0 tackle for loss, 9 QB hurries 2008 HIGHS: 2 ..........Tackles..........................@ Green Bay, 9/8; vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 2 ..........Solo ...............................@ Green Bay, 9/8 1.0 .......Tackle for Loss..............@ Green Bay, 9/8 5 ..........QB Hurries ....................vs. Houston, 11/2 ............Sack .............................. SERVICE: 20 GAMES/ 0 STARTS; 19 GAMES/ 0 STARTS AS A VIKING EVANS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 13 6 7 1.0 0 11 0 0 0 2.0

• Notched career-best 5 QB hurries vs. Houston (11/2). • 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: 34 tackles, 27 solo, 1.5 sacks, 17 QB Hurries, 3.0 tackle for loss, 3 passes defensed 2008 HIGHS:

12 ........Tackles..........................vs. Houston, 11/2 9 ..........Solos .............................vs. Houston, 11/2 0.5 .......Sack ..............................vs. Detroit, 10/12 5 ..........QB Hurries ....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 1.0 .......Tackle for Loss..............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Detroit, 10/12 1 ..........Pass Defensed..............vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ Chicago, 10/19; vs. Houston, 11/2 SERVICE: 35 GAMES/ 21 STARTS EDWARDS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 88 66 22 9.5 0 52 8 4 1 (9t) 9.0

• Notched full sack on Texans starting QB Matt Schaub vs. Houston (11/2). • Shared a sack of Lions QB Dan Orlovsky with Ben Leber vs. Detroit (10/12). • Returned to starting lineup at New Orleans (10/6). • Inactive at Tennessee (9/28) with shoulder injury. • Notched season-high 5 QB hurries vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Started Vikings opener at Green Bay (9/8) at LDE. • Tied for Vikings lead in 2007 with 5.0 sacks. • Enters 2008 as the Vikings starter at LDE, opposite newly-acquired RDE Jared Allen. • Important part of the Vikings defense that led the NFL in rushing defense in 2006 and 2007. • Part of vaunted 2008 Vikings defensive line that features 3 Pro Bowlers from 2007 in Kevin Williams, Pat

Williams and Jared Allen. • Notched 1st career sack when he caught J.P. Losman at Buffalo (10/1/06). • Left Purdue after his junior year and entered the NFL Draft.

#93 KEVIN WILLIAMS, DT, 6TH YEAR, OKLAHOMA STATE 2008 SEASON: 54 tackles, 41 solo, 7.0 sacks, 3.0 TFL, 25 QB hurries, 5 PD, 1 FF 2008 HIGHS: 11 ........Tackles..........................@ Green Bay, 9/8 8 ..........Solos .............................vs. Detroit, 10/12 4.0 .......Sacks ............................vs. Detroit, 10/12 1 ..........Passes Defensed .........4 times, last @ Chicago, 10/19 1 ..........Tackle for Loss..............@ Tennessee, 9/28; vs. Detroit, 10/12 1 ..........Forced Fumble..............vs. Green Bay, 11/9 6 ..........QB hurries .....................vs. Green Bay, 11/9 SERVICE: 87 GAMES/ 87 STARTS WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 398 261 137 41.0 4 (82 yds) 168 39 9 9 (83) 36.0

• Leads NFL DTs with 7.0 sacks in 2008. • Had a forced fumble on Packers QB Aaron Rodgers on a play that resulted in a safety. • Part of a Vikings defense that has amassed a team-record 3 safeties during the 2008 season. • Williams’ is tied with former teammate Lance Johnstone for 10th place in Vikings history for career

sacks with 41.0. • His 7.0 sacks in 2008 are his most since 2004 when he had career-high 11.5 sacks. • Posted career-best 4.0 sacks vs. Detroit (10/12), tied for the 2nd-best performance in team history. • Becomes the 1st Viking to notch 4.0+ sacks in a game since 1989 when Chris Doleman and Keith Millard

each had 4.0-sack games. • Blocked FG @ New Orleans (10/6) that Antoine Winfield returned for a TD on Monday Night Football,

marking the 1st time in Vikings regular season history the team scored on a blocked FG return. • Notched 2.0 sacks against Jake Delhomme in Vikings 20-10 win vs. Carolina (9/21), part of a 5.0-sack

day by the Vikings defense against Carolina. • Led Vikings with 11 tackles in the 2008 opener vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Highly-decorated defensive stalwart has been named to 3 Pro Bowls in his 5 Vikings seasons.

• Key part of the Vikings leading the NFL in rushing defense in 2006 and 2007. • Is tied for the Vikings record with 4 defensive TDs in his career (2 INTs, 2 FRs). • Only Alan Page (9) and John Randle (8) have been to more Pro Bowls by a DT than Williams’ 3 trips. • Consensus All-Rookie honoree in 2003. • Tied Vikings record by starting all 16 games as a rookie and only the 2nd defensive player in team history to

accomplish the feat, joining Dewayne Washington in 1994. • Only Keith Millard had more sacks a rookie (11.0 in 1985) than Williams’ 10.5 in 2003. • Set a Vikings rookie single-game record with 3.0 sacks in 2003 finale at Arizona. • Was the highest-drafted defensive lineman by the Vikings since Chris Doleman was taken #4 overall in 1985. • Wife, Tasha, ended her collegiate basketball career at Louisiana Tech in 2006 by helping the Lady Techsters to

the NCAA Tournament. #94 PAT WILLIAMS, DT, 12TH YEAR, TEXAS A&M 2008 SEASON: 37 tackles, 22 solo, 3.0 tackles for loss, 2 pass defensed, 4 QB hurries, 1 FR 2008 HIGHS: 6 ..........Tackles..........................@ Green Bay, 9/8; @ Tennessee, 9/28 5 ..........Solos .............................@ Tennessee, 9/28 1 ..........Passes Defensed .........vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ New Orleans, 10/6 1 ..........QB Hurries ....................@ New Orleans, 10/6; vs. Detroit, 10/12; @ Chicago, 10/19 1 ..........Fumble Recovery..........@ Chicago, 10/19 1 ..........Tackle for Loss..............@ Green Bay, 9/8; @ Tennessee, 9/28; @ New Orleans, 10/6 SERVICE: 165 GAMES/ 122 STARTS; 57 GAMES/ 57 STARTS AS A VIKING WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 729 494 235 17.5 1 (20t yds) 72 17 6 7 (29) 33.0 WILLIAMS’ VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 259 162 97 4.5 0 36 17 2 3 (1) 33.0

• Stout defender leads defense that has allowed 2 opposing RBs to break the 100-yard rushing mark against the Vikings since start of 2006 season.

• Big part of the Vikings ranking #2 in the NFL in rushing defense through Week 9 of 2008. • 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. • Owns an automobile customizing business in the Twin Cities - Automotive Concepts.

#95 KENECHI UDEZE, DE, 5TH YEAR, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SERVICE: 51 GAMES / 47 STARTS

• Served as Vikings honorary captain during Vikings game vs. Green Bay (11/9). • 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. • Married to Terrica, couple has a daughter, Bailey.

#96 BRIAN ROBISON, DE, 2ND YEAR, TEXAS 2008 SEASON: 7 tackles, 4 solos, 9 QB hurries, 1 pass defensed, 1.0 sack 2008 HIGHS: 4 ..........Tackles..........................vs. Houston, 11/2 2 ..........Solos .............................vs. Houston, 11/2 1.0 .......Sack ..............................vs. Green Bay, 11/9 4 ..........QB Hurries ....................vs. Green Bay, 11/9 1 ..........Pass Defensed..............vs. Houston, 11/2 SERVICE: 25 GAMES / 7 STARTS WILLIAMS’ VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTS QBH PD FF FR TFL 32 19 13 5.5 0 23 1 1 2 (1) 6.0

• Had 1st sack of 2008 season vs. Green Bay (11/9) when he caught Aaron Rodgers and posted season-high 4 QB hurries in the Packers game.

• Notched season-best 4 tackles, a pass defensed and a QB hurry vs. Houston (11/2). • 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: 1 tackle, 5 QB hurries 2008 HIGHS: 1 ..........Tackle............................vs. Houston, 11/2 2 ..........QB Hurries ....................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 SERVICE: 86 GAMES/ 9 STARTS; 7 GAMES/0 STARTS AS A VIKING WYMS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 146 79 67 16.5 0 -- 4 3 2 -- WYMS’ VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 1 1 0 0.0 0 5 0 0 0 0.0

• Had a pair of QB hurries vs. Indianapolis (9/14). • Veteran player along the line that has been to the playoffs with Tampa Bay and Seattle. • Helped Tampa Bay claim Super Bowl XXXVII title with win over Oakland. • Posted a sack of Raiders QB Rich Gannon in Super Bowl. • Played 2001-06 with Tampa Bay and 2007 with Seattle. • Selected with 6th-round pick in 2001 NFL Draft by Buccaneers. • Fan of Broadway musicals. • Active in community outreach efforts throughout his NFL career.

#98 LETROY GUION, DT, ROOKIE, FLORIDA STATE

2008 SEASON: 2008 HIGHS: SERVICE: 1 GAMES/0 STARTS

• Inactive for 8 of Vikings 9 games in 2008. • Played in 1st career game at Tennessee (9/28). • Inactive for opening 3 games of 2008. • Selected with 2nd of 2 picks in the 5th round by the Vikings in 2008. • The Vikings youngest player, turned 21 on 6/21/08. • Powerful interior player with great potential will learn behind a pair of Pro Bowlers with Pat Williams

and Kevin Williams. • The 1st FSU player drafted by the Vikings since CB Corey Fuller in 1995. • Entered the NFL Draft after his 3rd season at Florida State.

#99 NAPOLEON HARRIS, LB, 7TH YEAR, NORTHWESTERN 2008 SEASON: 11 tackles, 6 solo 2008 HIGHS: 6 ..........Tackles..........................@ Chicago, 10/19 3 ..........Solos .............................@ Chicago, 10/19 1.0 .......Sack ..............................vs. Green Bay, 11/9 1 ..........QB Hurry .......................vs. Green Bay, 11/9 SERVICE: 92 GAMES/ 69 STARTS; 32 GAMES/18 STARTS AS A VIKING HARRIS’ CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 501 368 133 8.5 4 13 19 6 0 -- HARRIS’ VIKINGS TOTALS

DEFENSE TKLS SOLO ASST SACKS INTs QBH PD FF FR TFL 127 90 37 4.5 3 11 10 2 0 --

• Started 1st game in 2008 vs. Houston (11/2), opening at MLB. • Signed by Vikings in week leading into game at Chicago (10/19) and played at MLB against the Bears. • Saw 1st action of 2008 season at Chicago (10/19). • Released by Kansas City and signed by Vikings on 10/16. • Spent 2005 and 2006 seasons with Vikings- enjoying one of his best seasons in 2006 with 96 tackles,

2.5 sacks and 3 interceptions. • Started 14 of 14 games in 2006. • Acquired from Oakland by Vikings as part of Randy Moss trade in 2005. • Named to 2002 All-Rookie team with Oakland where he was a 1st-round pick (#23 overall). • Started in Super Bowl XXXVII for Raiders against Tampa Bay. • Married to Nicole. • Earned degree in communications from Northwestern. • Played basketball at Northwestern as a freshman. • High school teammates with Washington WR Antwaan Randle El at Thornton Township High in Harvey, IL.

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. #41 CHARLES GORDON, CB, 3RD YEAR, KANSAS 2008 SEASON: 15 tackles, 14 solo, 1 INT (0 yds), 2.0 TFL, 3 PD, 1 QB Hurry 15 punt returns, 11 fair catches, 66 yards, 4.4 avg., 20 long 2 kickoff return, 61 yards, 30.5 avg, 42 long 5 special teams tackles 2008 HIGHS: 4 ..........Tackles...............................vs. Carolina, 9/21; @ New Orleans, 10/6 4 ..........Solo Tackles.......................@ New Orleans, 10/6 1 ..........Interception ........................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 2.0 .......Tackles For Loss................@ New Orleans, 10/6 1 ..........Pass Defensed...................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ New Orleans, 10/6; vs. Houston, 11/2 1 ..........QB Hurry ............................vs. Detroit, 10/12 3 ..........Punt Returns ......................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; @ Tennessee, 9/28; vs. Detroit, 10/12 20 ........Punt Return Yards .............vs. Green Bay, 11/9 20 ........Long Punt Return...............vs. Green Bay, 11/9 1 ..........Kickoff Return.....................vs. Detroit, 10/12; vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 42 ........Long Kickoff Return ...........vs. Detroit, 10/12 SERVICE: 30 GAMES/ 4 STARTS GORDON’S CAREER TOTALS


• Injured ankle vs. Green Bay (11/9) and was placed on injured reserve on 11/10. • Posted a season-best 20-yard punt return vs. Green Bay (11/9). • Notched a 42-yard kickoff return vs. Detroit (10/12). • Snared 2nd career INT vs. Indianapolis (9/14) when he snared a Peyton Manning pass. • Started 2008 opener at Green Bay as an extra DB when defense opened in nickel package. • 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.

#56 E.J. HENDERSON, LB, 6TH YEAR, MARYLAND 2008 SEASON: 36 tackles, 28 solos, 3 QB Hurries, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1.0 sack, 4.0 TFL, 2 passes defensed 2008 HIGHS: 15 ........Tackles..........................vs. Carolina, 9/21 13 ........Solos .............................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1.0 .......Sack ..............................vs. Indianapolis, 9/14 2 ..........Tackles For Loss...........vs. Carolina, 9/21 2 ..........QB Hurries ....................vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........Pass Defensed .............vs. Indianapolis, 9/14; vs. Carolina, 9/21 1 ..........Forced Fumble..............@ Green Bay, 9/8 1 ..........Fumble Recoveries .......@ Tennessee, 9/28 SERVICE: 79 GAMES/ 63 STARTS HENDERSON’S CAREER TOTALS


• Placed on injured reserve on 10/6/08 with dislocated toes on his left foot. • Recovered fumble at Tennessee (9/28). • Matched career-high with 15 tackles vs. Carolina (9/21). • Notched 1st sack of 2008 vs. Indianapolis (9/14) when he caught Peyton Manning. • Moved into 5th place all-time among Vikings LBs with 10.5 sacks, trailing Roy Winston’s 11.0 for 4th. • Voted by teammates as the Vikings 2007 Defensive MVP. • Has led the Vikings in tackles in 2004, 2006 and 2007- setting career-high with 155 tackles in 2007. • Moving up the Vikings career sacks by a LB list with 9.5 entering 2008, that ranks 7th in team history. • Joined on 2008 Vikings by younger brother Erin Henderson, a rookie free agent LB from Maryland. • Earned Butkus Award and Bednarik Award as the top LB and top defensive player as a senior. • Selected in 2nd round of 2003 NFL Draft (40th overall) and the 3rd LB taken following Nick Barnett (Green Bay,

29th) and Boss Bailey (Detroit, 34th). • Active in the Twin Cities community through the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board and through the

Game Speed Football Academy and E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation. • Has hosted a basketball tournament in his hometown to benefit kids the past 2 summers. • Earned bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice in 2002. • Brother, Erin, is a standout LB at Maryland.

#60 DREW RADOVICH, T, ROOKIE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SERVICE: 0 GAMES/ 0 STARTS

• Placed on injured reserve with shoulder injury. • Inactive for opening 6 games of 2008. • Joins 2 other rookie free agents in 2008 to make the 53-man roster after the preseason. • Classmates with Vikings QB John David Booty at USC. • Helped USC to Rose Bowl wins as a junior and senior. • Holds bachelor’s degree in sociology. • Father, Mark, was an Arizona State LB. • Enjoys surfing and snowboarding.

#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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DONTARRIOUS THOMAS LB / #55 HT 6-2 / WT 241 DOB 9-2-80 COLLEGE: AUBURN ACQUIRED: D2 FOR 2004 (#48) NFL: 5th YEAR VIKINGS: 5th YEAR GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2004 (16/5, 2/0), 2005 (14/2), 2006 (16/3), 2007 (13/0). Total-59/10, 2/0. • Returned to Vikings in Week 7 after the LB corps was thinned by injuries. • Signed as a free agent with San Francisco for the 2008 season but was released following training camp with the 49ers. • In 2004, became first rookie linebacker to start the season opener since 1962 (Jim Christopherson) and only the 4th in team history (Rip Hawkins, Dick Grecni – 1961). OFF THE FIELD Took part in NFL Business Management and Entreprenurial Program at the Wharton School on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in 2007 offseason...One of only 8 Division I players named a National College Scholar-Athlete, which awards an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship by the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame, and was honored at the December 2003 Hall of Fame banquet in New York…Named the inaugural winner of the Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award in the Southeastern Conference…Has volunteered with Viking Victory Hospital Visits and participated in the Vikings/United Way Holiday party for the needy…A 3-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member…Graduated in spring 2003 with degree in management information systems…Offered basketball scholarship by South Carolina. PRO Versatile LB who has played in 59 games in his opening 4 seasons with 10 starts with the Vikings…In 2004, became the 1st Vikings rookie LB to start the season opener since 1962 (Jim Christopherson) and only the 4th in team history (Rip Hawkins, Dick Grecni – 1961)…Second-round selection in the 2004 NFL Draft (48th overall)…Joined 1st-round DE Kenechi Udeze and 3rd-round DE Darrion Scott to complete a sweep of 1st-day defensive draftees in ‘04…The 2004 class marked only the 4th time in the Vikings 46 drafts that the team selected defensive players with the first 3 choices, also in 1978, 1997 and 2000…Teammate at Auburn with Vikings DT Spencer Johnson. 2008 Signed by Vikings on 10/6/08…Spent preseason with San Francisco after signing with the 49ers as a free agent. 2007 Played in 13 games before missing the final 2 games of the season with a groin injury…Posted 5 special teams tackles for the season, including a season-high 2 against Philadelphia, 10/28…Stepped in at MLB at Chicago (10/14) in place of an injured E.J. Henderson. 2006 Played in all 16 games and started 3, the most starts he had made since his rookie season in ’04…Posted 7 special teams tackles on the season…Started 1st game of the season at Buffalo (10/1) for an injured Ben Leber and recorded 4 tackles…Had a season-high 2 special teams tackles vs. Detroit (10/8)…Started at MLB in place of injured Napoleon Harris at San Francisco (11/5) and helped hold 49ers to 42 rushing yards…Ended the game with 8 tackles and a sack of QB Alex Smith, the 1st full sack of his career…Started at MLB the next week vs. Green Bay (11/12) and posted a season-high 9 tackles.

2005 Tied for 3rd on the team with 18 special teams tackles…Started season opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) and posted 4 tackles…Started vs. New Orleans (9/25) and led the LBs with 10 tackles and a pass defensed…Posted 3 tackles at Atlanta (10/5) in his 1st pro game in his home state…Inactive vs. Green Bay (10/23) and at Carolina (10/30) with a shoulder injury…Recorded 5 tackles at NY Giants (11/13)…Notched career-high 5 special teams tackles vs. St. Louis (12/11), 1 tackle shy of the team record…Also had 4 tackles against the Rams. 2004 Started 5 games as a rookie and ranked 3rd on team with 16 special teams stops...Saw time in both playoff games...Notched 1st sack of his career on Billy Volek vs. Tennessee (10/24), sharing it with DT Chris Hovan…Posted team-high 16 tackles, including 10 solo, along with a forced fumble and a pass defensed vs. Chicago (9/26)…Recorded 1st career fumble recovery vs. Jacksonville (11/28)…Started in Monday Night debut at Philadelphia (9/20) where he recorded 10 tackles and a tackle for loss…Started at MLB at New Orleans (10/17) and led the Vikings’ LBs with 10 tackles…Started at MLB at Houston (10/10) and notched 7 tackles to lead the LBs…Started opener vs. Dallas (9/12), finishing the day with 6 tackles, a tackle for loss and a QB hurry…Started at WLB at Indianapolis (11/8) on Monday Night Football. COLLEGE Helped team to bowl games each of his 4 seasons…Ended Auburn career ranked 8th with 351 total tackles...Named 1st-team All-SEC by league’s coaches as a senior…Recipient of the Pat Dye Leadership Award following his junior season…Member of SEC Academic Honor Roll…Named 2nd-team All-SEC by league coaches and SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2001…Named to Freshman All-SEC Team in 2000. PREP Attended Perry High (GA)…Named to Class 2A All-State team…Played LB, DB, WR and QB during high school tenure…Played basketball and ran track. THOMAS’ CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS Year Team GP GS Solo Asst Tot Sack Ints PBU TFL QBH FF/FR STT 2004 Minnesota 16 5 49 27 76 0.5 0 2 3.0 2 1/1 16 Playoffs 2 0 3 2 5 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0/0 4 2005 Minnesota 14 2 33 12 45 0.0 0 2 0.0 0 0/0 18 2006 Minnesota 16 3 14 10 24 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 0/0 7 2007 Minnesota 13 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0/0 5 Totals Regular Ssn 59 10 96 49 145 1.5 0 4 3.0 2 1/1 46 Playoffs 2 0 3 2 5 0.0 0 1 0.0 0 0 4 THOMAS' SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles 16 vs. Chicago, 9/26/04 Sacks 1.0 @ San Francisco, 11/5/06 Forced Fumble 1 vs. Chicago, 9/26/04 Pass Defensed 1 5 times, last @ Detroit, 12/4/05 Fumble Recovery 1 vs. Jacksonville, 11/28/04 QB Hurry 1 vs. Dallas, 9/12/04; @ Chicago, 12/5/04 Tackle For Loss 1 3 times, last vs. Tennessee, 10/24/04 THOMAS' NFL SACKS GAME QB SACKS vs. Tennessee, 10/24/04 Billy Volek 0.5 @ San Francisco, 11/5/06 Alex Smith 1.0

NAPOLEON HARRIS LB / #99 HT 6-2 / WT 255 DOB 2-25-79 COLLEGE: NORTHWESTERN ACQUIRED: FA (KC) for 2008 NFL: 7TH YEAR VIKINGS: 3RD YEAR GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2002 (15/13, 3/3-Oak.), 2003 (16/16-Oak.), 2004 (14/9-Oak.), 2005 (15/3), 2006 (14/14), 2007 (16/13-KC). Total - 90/68, 3/3 (29/17-Minn.).

• Recorded career-high 2.5 sacks and 3 interceptions in 2006 with the Vikings. • Acquired by Vikings in week leading to game at Chicago in 2008 after his release by Kansas City. • Started at MLB in Super Bowl XXXVII for Raiders against Tampa Bay.

OFF THE FIELD Married to Nicole…Competed on the Northwestern basketball team as a freshman…Earned bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern...Hosted celebrity weekend in Chicago featuring golf tournament, yacht party, comedy show and basketball game during July 2005 to benefit youth programs through Napoleon Harris Foundation...Joined other Thornton Township High grads, including NFL WR Tai Streets, in hosting a celebrity golf tournament and basketball game to raise money to help financially troubled school...Napoleon Harris Foundation assists underprivileged kids and has established a scholarship at Thornton Township to assist furthering education…Participated in Vikings Community Tuesday visit to St. Joseph’s Home for Children in 2005 when the Vikings selected SJHC to become part of the national Ed Block Courage Center network…Welcomed 10 single mothers from the West Side Boys and Girls Club of St. Paul to the game vs. Pittsburgh in December 2005 as a way of showing appreciation for their tireless work. PRO Posted a strong season in his second year with the Vikings after being slowed by injuries in 2005…Was a key part of the Vikings ranking #8 in the NFL in total defense and #1 in rush defense, the first time since 1994 the team ranked in the NFL’s top 10 in defense…Reunited in 2006 with former Oakland Raiders LB coach Fred Pagac with the Vikings...Has enjoyed best production of his career when studying under coach Pagac in 2002, 2003, and 2006...Acquired as part of blockbuster Randy Moss trade to Oakland along with the #7 overall pick and a 7th-round pick in the 2005 Draft…Selected with the 23rd pick in 2002 by Oakland…Earned All-Rookie honors from Pro Football Weekly…Last 1st-round draft choice from Northwestern before Harris was Chris Hinton, selected 4th overall by Denver in 1983. 2007 Signed by Kansas City as a free agent and led Chiefs with career-best 123 tackles…Snared an interception and sack off Bears QB Rex Grossman and forced a fumble on RB Adrian Peterson at Chicago (9/16)…Notched career-best 15 tackles at NY Jets (12/30)…Shared a sack of Jags QB David Garrard vs. Jacksonville (10/7). 2006 Ranked 3rd on the team with 96 tackles, the 2nd-highest total of his career…Posted a career-high 2.5 sacks and 3 interceptions, the first interceptions of his career…Helped the defense hold opponents to 985 rushing yards on the season, a team record and the 2nd-lowest total in the NFL since the 1970 merger…Recorded a season-high 12 tackles and a sack of Jake Delhomme vs. Carolina (9/17)…Intercepted the 1st pass of his career when he picked off Jon Kitna vs. Detroit (10/8) and added a career-high 4 QB hurries and 9 tackles…Shared a sack of Matt Hasselbeck with Ray Edwards at Seattle (10/22)…Inactive for games at San Francisco (11/5) and vs. Green Bay (11/12) with wrist injury…Grabbed his 2nd INT of the season when he picked off Rex Grossman at Chicago (12/3)…Matched season high with 12 tackles vs. N.Y. Jets (12/17), forced a fumble against Chad Pennington on the 2nd play of the game, and later intercepted Pennington…Matched his season high with 12 tackles vs. St. Louis (12/31) in season finale.

2005 Struggled with injuries that limited his time early on the season...Started 3 of the opening 4 games of the season at SLB...Notched a sack on QB Kyle Orton at Chicago (10/16) in his 1st visit to hometown Soldier Field as a Viking...Had season-high 3 tackles vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in season opener. 2004 Battled through knee injury that sidelined him for the opening 2 games of the season…Started 9 of the 14 games he played in…Notched season-best 9 tackles in 1st game returning to action, a 30-20 win vs. Tampa Bay (9/26)…Had 8 tackles vs. Denver (10/17)…Posted 6 solo stops in games at San Diego (10/31) and at Kansas City (12/25). 2003 Started all 16 games, splitting time between MLB and OLB, starting the opening 11 games at MLB before moving to OLB for the final 5 contests…Ranked 2nd on team with career-high 109 tackles…Had career-high 2.0 sacks and forced career-high 3 fumbles…Led team in tackles in 4 straight games…Notched at least 6 tackles in 13 games…Had career-high 12 tackles in a 34-31 win vs. San Diego (9/28)…Had 8 tackles and a sack vs. Cincinnati (9/14), catching Jon Kitna for a 10-yard loss…Caught Daunte Culpepper vs. Minnesota (11/16) for his 2nd sack of the season and forced his 1st career fumble on the play…Fumble was recovered by Rod Coleman at the Vikings 1-yard line, which was converted for a TD on the next play on a plunge by Zack Crockett...Started 1st game of career at OLB vs. Denver (11/30) and had 6 tackles…Had team-high 8 tackles in games at Chicago (10/5) and at Cleveland (10/12)…Forced a fumble on Jerome Bettis at Pittsburgh (12/7)…Posted his 3rd forced fumble of the season vs. Baltimore (12/14) on QB Aaron Wright that was recovered by Raiders DE Tyler Brayton and turned into an Oakland FG. 2002 Started 13 of the 15 games he played in regular season and started all 3 games in the Raiders drive to Super Bowl XXXVII…Named to Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie team…Ranked 3rd on team in tackles behind fellow LBs Bill Romanowski and Eric Barton…Joined Oakland teammate TE Doug Jolley as the only rookies to start in the Super Bowl…Helped Oakland rank 2nd in AFC and 6th in NFL in scoring defense…Raiders defense ranked 3rd against the run…Notched season-high 9 tackles vs. San Francisco (11/3)…In NFL debut, played but did not start at MLB vs. Seattle (9/8), shared a sack of Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck and ranked 2nd on team with 7 tackles…Started at MLB in all 3 playoff games…Shared sack in AFC Championship game vs. Tennessee (1/19) when he teamed with Chris Cooper to catch Steve McNair and had 7 tackles. COLLEGE Played football and basketball for Northwestern…Ended college career ranked 11th on Northwestern’s all-time tackles list…Moved to DE as a senior and earned All-Big Ten honors after starting all 11 games…Ranked 4th on the team with 78 tackles…Earned All-Big Ten honors as a junior in 2000 after starting all 12 games at OLB…Ranked 2nd on team in tackles and tackles for loss…Had team-high 14 tackles for Wildcats in Alamo Bowl vs. Nebraska…Started 6 of the final 7 games of 1999 as a sophomore and played in 10 contests…Ranked 2nd on team with 110 tackles…Had season-high 23 tackles vs. Indiana…Played in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman in 1999…Suited up for Northwestern basketball team in 1998-99 while redshirting in football…Played in 18 games, averaging 4.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 15.4 minutes per game…Hit career-high 18 points vs. Ohio State and 13 rebounds against Indiana…Posted double/double with 14 points and 13 rebounds against Indiana. PREP Standout defensive player at Thornton Township High in Harvey, IL, a suburb of Chicago...Classmate and teammate of Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antwaan Randle El...Earned Defensive Player of the Year honors from numerous media outlets for the Chicagoland area...Starred on basketball team at G and F...Set school record with 23.0 sacks as a senior...Basketball team was ranked #1 for 18 consecutive weeks by USA Today as a senior. HARRIS’ NFL TOTALS TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Year Team GP GS Solo Asst Tot Sk Yds TFL QBH No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds 2002 Oakland 15 13 59 22 81 0.5 0 -- -- 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Playoffs 3 3 9 8 17 0.5 4.5 -- -- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2003 Oakland 16 16 75 34 109 2.0 19 -- -- 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 2004 Oakland 14 9 47 14 61 0.0 0 -- -- 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2005 Minnesota 15 3 13 7 20 1.0 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2006 Minnesota 14 14 71 25 96 2.5 20 7 9 3 20 11 0 7 2 0 0

2007 Kansas City 16 13 97 26 123 1.5 11 -- 2 1 4 4 0 4 1 0 0 TOTALS 90 68 362 128 490 7.5 59 8 12 4 24 11 0 19 6 0 0 Playoffs 3 3 9 8 17 0.5 4.5 -- -- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

INTERCEPTIONS GAME QB INTS vs. Detroit, 10/8/06 Jon Kitna 1 (2) at Chicago, 12/3/06 Rex Grossman 1 (11) vs. N.Y. Jets, 12/17/06 Chad Pennington 1 ( 7) @ Chicago, 9/16/07 Rex Grossman 1 (4) Total 4 (24)

SACKS GAME QB SACKS vs. Seattle, 9/8/02 Matt Hasselbeck 0.5 vs. Tennessee, 1/19/03* Steve McNair 0.5 vs. Cincinnati, 9/14/03 Jon Kitna 1.0 vs. Minnesota, 11/16/03 Daunte Culpepper 1.0 at Chicago, 10/16/05 Kyle Orton 1.0 vs. Carolina, 9/17/06 Jake Delhomme 1.0 at Seattle, 10/22/06 Matt Hasselbeck 0.5 vs. N.Y. Jets, 12/17/06 Chad Pennington 1.0 @ Chicago, 9/16/07 Rex Grossman 1.0 vs. Jacksonville, 10/7/07 David Garrard 0.5 Total 8.0

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QB 10 M.Flynn, G/T 75 T.Moll QB 7 T.Jackson

3QB 11 B.Brohm, CB 22 P.Lee, RB 42 D.Wynn, LB 54 B.Chillar, DE 57 J.Hunter, LB 58 D.Lansanah, T 68 B.Giacomini, G 78 A.Barbre

3QB 4 J.Booty, CB 21 M.McCauley, TE 45 G.Mills, LB 50 E.Henderson, LB 55 D.Thomas, T 72 M.Johnson, WR 89 R.Ferguson, DT 98 L.Guion

Green Bay Packers At Minnesota Vikings Start Time: 12:05 PM CSTat Metrodome, Minneapolis

Played Dome on Turf: Field TurfTemp: 65° F (18.3° C),

Outdoor Weather: 25

Officials

Referee:Line Judge:

Head Linesman:Field Judge:

Umpire:Side Judge:

Back Judge:

Riveron, Alberto (57)Phares, Ron (10)

Camp, Ed (134)Zimmer, Steve (33)

Ellison, Roy (81)Larrew, Joe (73)

Dyer, Lee (27)

Lineups

Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings

K 2 M.Crosby, P 6 D.Frost, CB/S 24 J.Bush, RB 25 R.Grant, S 26 C.Peprah, CB 27 W.Blackmon, FB 30 J.Kuhn, RB 32 B.Jackson, FB 35 K.Hall, S 37 A.Rouse, CB 38 T.Williams, LB 55 D.Bishop, LS 61 B.Goode, G 71 J.Sitton, WR 82 R.Martin, TE 88 J.Finley, WR 89 J.Jones, DT 90 C.Cole, DT 91 J.Harrell, DE 93 K.Pettway, DE 96 M.Montgomery

P 5 C.Kluwe, K 8 R.Longwell, WR 18 S.Rice, S 25 T.Johnson, RB 29 C.Taylor, S 37 E.Frampton, FB 38 N.Tahi, S 39 H.Abdullah, RB 43 M.Hicks, LS 46 C.Loeffler, LB 52 C.Greenway, LB 54 V.Ciurciu, LB 58 D.Herron, C 65 J.Sullivan, DE 73 O.Grigsby, G 79 A.Hicks, FB 83 J.Dugan, WR 84 A.Allison, DT 90 F.Evans, DE 96 B.Robison, DT 97 E.Wyms, LB 99 N.Harris

VISITOR: Green Bay Packers 7 3 14 3 0 27

HOME: Minnesota Vikings 7 7 7 7 0 28

1 2 3 4 OT Total

Offense DefenseOffense Defense

Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Visitor Home

Replay Official: McGrath, Bob

Game Day Weather

Substitutions Substitutions

Did Not Play Did Not Play

Not Active Not Active

Field Goals (made ( ) & missed)

Scoring Plays

Paid Attendance: 63,845 Time: 3:16

Date: Sunday, 11/9/2008

WR 85 G.Jennings LDE 74 A.Kampman WR 87 B.Berrian LE 91 R.EdwardsLT 76 C.Clifton LDT 79 R.Pickett LT 74 B.McKinnie NT 94 P.WilliamsLG 73 D.Colledge RDT 97 J.Jolly LG 76 S.Hutchinson UT 93 K.WilliamsC 63 S.Wells RDE 99 J.Thompson C 78 M.Birk RE 69 J.Allen

RG 72 J.Spitz SLB 51 B.Poppinga RG 64 A.Herrera DB 22 B.SappRT 65 M.Tauscher MLB 56 N.Barnett RT 62 R.Cook DB 41 C.GordonTE 86 D.Lee WLB 50 A.Hawk TE 81 V.Shiancoe WLB 51 B.Leber

WR 80 D.Driver LCB 21 C.Woodson WR 19 B.Wade LCB 26 A.WinfieldQB 12 A.Rodgers RCB 31 A.Harris QB 12 G.Frerotte RCB 23 C.GriffinTE 84 T.Humphrey SS 20 A.Bigby TE 40 J.Kleinsasser SS 42 D.Sharper

WR 87 J.Nelson FS 36 N.Collins HB 28 A.Peterson FS 20 M.Williams

M.Crosby (47) (40) 52WR R.Longwell (54) 47WR

Vikings S.Rice 3 yd. pass from G.Frerotte (R.Longwell kick) (9-39, 4:06) 0 71 9:01Packers R.Grant 1 yd. run (M.Crosby kick) (6-48, 3:15) 7 71 4:01Vikings R.Longwell 54 yd. Field Goal (11-43, 6:05) 7 102 12:56Vikings Penalty on A.Rodgers enforced in end zone for a Safety 7 122 12:22Vikings A.Rodgers sacked in end zone by J.Allen for a Safety 7 142 0:44Packers M.Crosby 47 yd. Field Goal (3-11, 0:22) 10 142 0:00Vikings C.Taylor 47 yd. pass from G.Frerotte (R.Longwell kick) (8-77, 4:29) 10 213 10:31Packers N.Collins 59 yd. interception return (M.Crosby kick) 17 213 5:21Packers W.Blackmon 65 yd. punt return (M.Crosby kick) 24 213 3:09Packers M.Crosby 40 yd. Field Goal (5-19, 3:02) 27 214 5:56Vikings A.Peterson 29 yd. run (R.Longwell kick) (7-69, 3:34) 27 284 2:22

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings

11/9/2008 at Metrodome

Final Individual Statistics

18 4174 4.1 14 1 220 5.4 29 1Total Total

142 190 Total26 15 4/32 0 151 47228 15 2/10 3Total

15 15142 9.5 19 0 151 47 2Total Total

3 087 59 1 0 0 0Total

INTERCEPTIONS

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS LG TDAVG

PASSING

RUSHING ATT YDS LG TDAVG

Total

7 281 4240.1 Total

PUNTING NO YDS TB LG

Total 0 2 5 234 5946.8 0 4

AVG IN20

2 75 65 1

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS LG TD

Returns

FC

4 36 20 0Returns

5 93 31 0

KICKOFF RETURNS

Returns 5 96 22 0Returns

2 2 0 0 1Total 0 0 0 0

1 1 0 0 2Total 0 0 0 0

PUNTING NO YDS TB LGAVG IN20


INTERCEPTIONS

PASSING


KICKOFF RETURNS

PUNT RETURNS LG TDFC


10.1

2

0

1

0

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

NO YDS AVG

9.0

AVG

37.5

NO YDS LG TDAVG NO YDS LG TDAVG

0.029.0

LG TDFCNO YDS AVGNO YDS LG TDFCAVG

19.218.6

53.472.9

0

0

NET

31.8

NET

35.0

R.Grant 75 4.7 14 116A.Rodgers 1 1.0 1 01D.Driver -2 -2.0 -2 01

A.Peterson 192 6.4 29 130C.Taylor 29 2.9 7 010G.Frerotte -1 -1.0 -1 01

A.Rodgers 142 19026 15 4/32 0 72.9 G.Frerotte 151 47228 15 2/10 3 53.4

D.Driver 46 9.2 19 05G.Jennings 37 12.3 15 03B.Jackson 18 9.0 11 02J.Nelson 17 8.5 9 02T.Humphrey 13 13.0 13 01D.Lee 6 6.0 6 01J.Jones 5 5.0 5 01

C.Taylor 84 21.0 47 14A.Peterson 33 11.0 16 03B.Wade 24 8.0 11 03V.Shiancoe 4 1.3 4 03S.Rice 3 3.0 3 11N.Tahi 3 3.0 3 01

N.Collins 59 59.0 59 11T.Williams 19 19.0 19 01C.Woodson 9 9.0 9 01

D.Frost 281 427 40.1 0 235.0 C.Kluwe 234 595 46.8 0 431.8

W.Blackmon 75 65 12 237.5[OUT OF BOUNDS] 0 0 01 00.0

C.Gordon 19 20 02 09.5A.Allison 17 10 02 18.5[OUT OF BOUNDS] 0 0 02 00.0

W.Blackmon 65 31 03 021.7J.Nelson 28 14 02 014.0

M.Hicks 35 18 02 017.5A.Allison 22 22 01 022.0N.Tahi 20 20 01 020.0C.Gordon 19 19 01 019.0[TOUCHBACK] 0 0 02 00.0

FUMBLES FUM YDS FORCEDTDOWN-REC OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS

Green Bay Packers

LOST

G.Jennings 0 001 0 01 0 00A.Rodgers 0 001 0 01 0 00D.Bishop 0 000 0 00 1 00

FUMBLES FUM YDS FORCEDTDOWN-REC OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS

Minnesota Vikings

LOSTA.Peterson 0 001 0 00 0 00N.Tahi 0 000 0 01 0 00C.Gordon 0 000 0 00 1 00K.Williams 0 000 0 00 1 00

Final Team Statistics



Visitor HomePackers Vikings

TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 12 18By Rushing 4 9By Passing 6 8By Penalty 2 1

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 1-11-9% 6-15-40%

FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-0-0% 0-1-0%

TOTAL NET YARDS 184 361Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 48 71Average gain per offensive play 3.8 5.1

NET YARDS RUSHING 74 220Total Rushing Plays 18 41Average gain per rushing play 4.1 5.4Tackles for a loss-number and yards 3-4 2-3

NET YARDS PASSING 110 141Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 4-32 2-10Gross yards passing 142 151

PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 26-15-0 28-15-3Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 3.7 4.7

KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 7-2-2 5-1-0

PUNTS Number and Average 7-40.1 5-46.8Had Blocked 0 0

FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0Net Punting Average 35.0 31.8

TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 162 36No. and Yards Punt Returns 2-75 4-36No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 5-93 5-96No. and Yards Interception Returns 3-87 0-0

PENALTIES Number and Yards 10-80 7-55

FUMBLES Number and Lost 2-0 1-0

TOUCHDOWNS 3 3Rushing 1 1Passing 0 2Interceptions 1 0Punt Returns 1 0

EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 3-3 3-3Kicking Made-Attempts 3-3 3-3

FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 2-3 1-2RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 1-1-100%GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 1-1-100%SAFETIES 0 2FINAL SCORE 27 28TIME OF POSSESSION 23:55 36:05

Ball Possession And Drive Chart



* inside opponent's 20

Time of Possession by Quarter

Home

Visitor

Kickoff Drive No.-Start Average

1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total

6:45

8:15

5:40 3:48 7:42 23:55

9:20 11:12 7:18 36:05

Packers: 5 - GB 23 Vikings: 7 - MIN 28

(367) Average GB 28

(504) Average MIN 34

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

#

Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers

Minnesota Vikings

Time Recd

Time Lost

Time Poss

Minnesota Vikings

1 15:00 1:5313:07 Kickoff GB 14 3 4 0 4 0 GB 18 Punt2 9:01 1:377:24 Kickoff GB 25 3 -7 0 -7 0 GB 18 Punt3 7:16 3:154:01 Interception MIN 48 6 48 0 48 4 MIN 1* Touchdown

4 12:56 0:3412:22 Kickoff GB 20 2 0 -20 -20 0 GB 10 Safety5 10:38 3:057:33 Punt GB 9 6 43 -5 38 3 GB 47 Punt6 3:24 1:311:53 Punt GB 10 3 8 0 8 0 GB 18 Punt7 0:52 0:080:44 Punt GB 9 2 -9 0 -9 0 GB 9 Safety8 0:22 0:220:00 Interception MIN 40 3 16 -5 11 1 MIN 29 Field Goal

9 10:31 1:578:34 Kickoff GB 17 3 -4 -5 -9 0 GB 8 Punt10 7:07 1:325:35 Missed FG GB 38 3 -1 0 -1 0 GB 37 Punt

11 0:19 3:0312:16 Punt GB 13 7 27 15 42 2 MIN 45 Punt12 8:58 3:025:56 Downs MIN 41 5 34 -15 19 1 MIN 22 Field Goal13 2:22 1:560:26 Kickoff GB 41 5 25 0 25 1 MIN 34 Missed FG

1 13:07 4:069:01 Punt GB 39 9 39 0 39 3 GB 3* Touchdown2 7:24 0:087:16 Punt MIN 43 1 0 0 0 0 MIN 43 Interception

3 4:01 6:0512:56 Kickoff MIN 21 11 48 -5 43 4 GB 36 Field Goal4 12:22 1:4410:38 Kickoff MIN 39 3 3 0 3 0 MIN 42 Punt5 7:33 4:093:24 Punt MIN 10 7 34 0 34 2 MIN 44 Punt6 1:53 1:010:52 Punt MIN 40 3 0 0 0 0 MIN 40 Punt7 0:44 0:220:22 Kickoff MIN 39 3 7 0 7 0 MIN 46 Interception

8 15:00 4:2910:31 Kickoff MIN 23 8 77 0 77 3 GB 47 Touchdown9 8:34 1:277:07 Punt GB 35 4 5 0 5 0 GB 30 Missed FG

10 5:35 0:145:21 Punt MIN 45 1 0 0 0 0 MIN 45 Interception11 5:21 2:123:09 Kickoff MIN 20 3 12 -10 2 0 MIN 22 Punt12 3:09 2:500:19 Kickoff MIN 20 6 32 0 32 2 GB 48 Punt

13 12:16 3:188:58 Punt MIN 5 6 36 0 36 1 MIN 41 Downs14 5:56 3:342:22 Kickoff MIN 31 7 69 0 69 3 GB 29 Touchdown15 0:26 0:260:00 Missed FG MIN 42 1 -1 0 -1 0 MIN 42 End of Game

Final Defensive Statistics

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings11/9/2008 at Metrodome

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 MiscGreen Bay Packers

Special Teams MiscMinnesota Vikings Regular Defensive Plays

50 24 74 2.0 10.0 3 5 1 0 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2Total

34 10 44 4.0 6.0 0 1 2 0 6 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1Total

3

32.0

3

7

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

6 1 7 1.0 12.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Greenway 11

6 0 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Williams 00

4 2 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0K.Williams 01

4 2 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Winfield 00

3 1 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Griffin 01

2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Leber 00

2 0 2 1.0 9.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Allen 11

1 1 2 1.0 7.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0N.Harris 11

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Edwards 01

1 0 1 1.0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Robison 21

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

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Sapp 00

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0P.Williams 00

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Sharper 00

0 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0F.Evans 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.Wyms 10

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

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Hicks 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0V.Ciurciu 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0A.Peterson 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0G.Frerotte 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1N.Tahi 00

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

5 6 11 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Poppinga 00

3 6 9 0.5 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Kampman 10

5 2 7 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Jolly 10

6 0 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Bishop 00

5 0 5 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0N.Barnett 01

5 0 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Bigby 01

4 1 5 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Woodson 00

3 2 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Pickett 00

2 2 4 0.5 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Cole 10

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0TEAM 01

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

2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Montgomery 00

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

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0N.Collins 00

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Thompson 00

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Rouse 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0T.Williams 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0T.Humphrey 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Finley 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Peprah 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Frost 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1G.Jennings 00

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1A.Rodgers 00

First Half Summary


Scoring Plays

Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams MiscGreen Bay Packers

Special Teams MiscMinnesota Vikings Regular Defensive Plays

Team Qtr Time Scoring Play ScoreVisitor Home


9 1932 3.6 13 1 94 4.9 26 0Total Total

91 150 Total15 9 3/20 0 47 13115 7 2/10 2Total

9 791 10.1 15 0 47 13 1Total Total


PASSING



PASSING


6.7

Packers Vikings

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

TIME OF POSSESSIONPERIOD SCORES7 3 = 10

7 7 = 14

12:25

17:35Packers (Visitor)Vikings (Home)

Packers

Vikings

77.4 36.7

TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 8 9First Downs Rushing-Passing-by Penalty 2 - 5 - 1 4 - 4 - 1

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 1-5-20% 3-8-38%

TOTAL NET YARDS 103 131Total Offensive Plays 27 36

NET YARDS RUSHING 32 94

NET YARDS PASSING 71 37Gross Yards Passing 91 47Times thrown-yards lost attempting to pass 3-20 2-10

Pass Attempts-Completions-Had Intercepted 15 - 9 - 0 15 - 7 - 2Punts-Number and Average 4 - 41 3 - 52Penalties-Number and Yards 5 - 40 4 - 25Fumbles-Number and Lost 2 - 0 0 - 0Red Zone Efficiency 1-1-100% 1-1-100%Average Drive Start GB 25 MIN 36

Vikings S.Rice 3 yd. pass from G.Frerotte (R.Longwell kick) (9-39, 4:06) 0 71 9:01Packers R.Grant 1 yd. run (M.Crosby kick) (6-48, 3:15) 7 71 4:01Vikings R.Longwell 54 yd. Field Goal (11-43, 6:05) 7 102 12:56Vikings Penalty on A.Rodgers enforced in end zone for a Safety 7 122 12:22Vikings A.Rodgers sacked in end zone by J.Allen for a Safety 7 142 0:44Packers M.Crosby 47 yd. Field Goal (3-11, 0:22) 10 142 0:00

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

3 5 8 0.5 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Kampman 104 2 6 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Jolly 102 3 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Poppinga 004 0 4 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0N.Barnett 01

R.Grant 33 4.7 13 17A.Rodgers 1 1.0 1 01D.Driver -2 -2.0 -2 01

A.Peterson 80 5.7 26 014C.Taylor 14 2.8 7 05

A.Rodgers 91 15015 9 3/20 0 77.4 G.Frerotte 47 13115 7 2/10 2 36.7

G.Jennings 30 15.0 15 02B.Jackson 18 9.0 11 02T.Humphrey 13 13.0 13 01D.Driver 11 11.0 11 01J.Nelson 8 8.0 8 01D.Lee 6 6.0 6 01J.Jones 5 5.0 5 01

C.Taylor 26 13.0 13 02V.Shiancoe 1 0.5 4 02A.Peterson 9 9.0 9 01B.Wade 8 8.0 8 01S.Rice 3 3.0 3 11

First Half Summary


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

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Greenway 003 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Griffin 013 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0M.Williams 003 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Winfield 00

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings at Metrodome

1st QuarterPlay By Play Page 111/9/2008GB wins toss, elects to Receive, and MIN elects to defend the North goal.R.Longwell kicks 70 yards from MIN 30 to GB 0. J.Nelson to GB 14 for 14 yards (H.Abdullah).Green Bay Packers at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:54)

1-10-GB 14 (14:54) (Shotgun) D.Driver left end to GB 12 for -2 yards (C.Griffin).2-12-GB 12 (14:08) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short middle to D.Lee to GB 18 for 6 yards (B.Leber).3-6-GB 18 (13:22) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to J.Nelson [E.Wyms].4-6-GB 18 (13:17) D.Frost punts 41 yards to MIN 41, Center-B.Goode. C.Gordon to GB 39 for 20 yards

(T.Humphrey).Minnesota Vikings at 13:07

1-10-GB 39 (13:07) A.Peterson left guard to GB 36 for 3 yards (J.Jolly, J.Thompson).2-7-GB 36 (12:25) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short middle to A.Peterson.

P13-7-GB 36 (12:21) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short right to C.Taylor to GB 23 for 13 yards (A.Bigby).1-10-GB 23 (11:44) A.Peterson left guard to GB 19 for 4 yards (J.Harrell; B.Poppinga).2-6-GB 19 (11:11) G.Frerotte pass short right to V.Shiancoe to GB 15 for 4 yards (C.Woodson).

R23-2-GB 15 (10:33) A.Peterson right end to GB 10 for 5 yards (M.Montgomery).1-10-GB 10 (9:52) A.Peterson right end to GB 3 for 7 yards (N.Barnett, M.Montgomery).2-3-GB 3 (9:09) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short right to S.Rice (T.Williams).

P33-3-GB 3 (9:05) G.Frerotte pass short right to S.Rice for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe.

GB 0 MIN 7, 9 plays, 39 yards, 4:06 drive, 5:59 elapsed R.Longwell kicks 66 yards from MIN 30 to GB 4. W.Blackmon to GB 25 for 21 yards (M.Hicks).Green Bay Packers at 9:01, (1st play from scrimmage 8:55)

1-10-GB 25 (8:55) R.Grant left guard to GB 29 for 4 yards (K.Williams, B.Leber).2-6-GB 29 (8:20) A.Rodgers sacked at GB 22 for -7 yards (N.Harris).3-13-GB 22 (7:50) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers sacked at GB 18 for -4 yards (B.Robison).4-17-GB 18 (7:32) D.Frost punts 39 yards to MIN 43, Center-B.Goode, out of bounds.

Minnesota Vikings at 7:241-10-MIN 43 (7:24) G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for B.Wade INTERCEPTED by C.Woodson at GB 43.

C.Woodson to MIN 48 for 9 yards (A.Peterson).Green Bay Packers at 7:16

R11-10-MIN 48 (7:16) R.Grant right tackle to MIN 35 for 13 yards (M.Williams).1-10-MIN 35 (6:42) R.Grant right end to MIN 33 for 2 yards (A.Winfield).2-8-MIN 33 (6:04) (Shotgun) R.Grant right tackle to MIN 27 for 6 yards (A.Winfield).

P23-2-MIN 27 (5:27) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short middle to G.Jennings to MIN 13 for 14 yards (C.Gordon). FUMBLES (C.Gordon), and recovers at MIN 12.

P31-10-MIN 12 (4:45) A.Rodgers pass short middle to D.Driver to MIN 1 for 11 yards (C.Griffin).R41-1-MIN 1 (4:05) R.Grant left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Goode, Holder-D.Frost. GB 7 MIN 7, 6 plays, 48 yards, 3:15 drive, 10:59 elapsed

M.Crosby kicks 66 yards from GB 30 to MIN 4. M.Hicks to MIN 21 for 17 yards (J.Finley).Minnesota Vikings at 4:01, (1st play from scrimmage 3:53)

R41-10-MIN 21 (3:53) A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 34 for 13 yards (B.Poppinga, J.Jolly).1-10-MIN 34 (3:19) A.Peterson right guard to MIN 34 for no gain (A.Kampman).2-10-MIN 34 (2:35) A.Peterson right tackle to MIN 36 for 2 yards (J.Jolly).3-8-MIN 36 (1:54) (Shotgun) PENALTY on MIN-R.Cook, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 36 - No Play.3-13-MIN 31 (1:35) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete deep right to B.Berrian.

X5PENALTY on GB-A.Harris, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 31 - No Play.1-10-MIN 36 (1:27) A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 37 for 1 yard (M.Montgomery).

P62-9-MIN 37 (:49) G.Frerotte pass short left to C.Taylor to 50 for 13 yards (B.Poppinga).END OF QUARTER Score Time

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

PossGreen Bay Packers 7 6:45 2 2 0 4 1/3 0/0Minnesota Vikings 7 8:15 2 3 1 6 3/3 0/0


2nd QuarterPlay By Play Page 111/9/2008Minnesota Vikings continued.

1-10-50 (15:00) G.Frerotte pass short right to B.Wade pushed ob at GB 42 for 8 yards (C.Woodson).R72-2-GB 42 (14:44) A.Peterson up the middle to GB 32 for 10 yards (A.Rouse, B.Poppinga).

1-10-GB 32 (14:03) G.Frerotte pass incomplete deep left to B.Berrian.Penalty on GB-M.Montgomery, Defensive Offside, offsetting, enforced at GB 32 - No Play.Penalty on MIN-A.Peterson, Illegal Motion, offsetting.

1-10-GB 32 (13:56) G.Frerotte pass incomplete deep right to J.Kleinsasser.2-10-GB 32 (13:48) PENALTY on MIN-G.Frerotte, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at GB 32 - No Play.2-15-GB 37 (13:48) A.Peterson right guard to GB 36 for 1 yard (A.Kampman).3-14-GB 36 (13:07) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short middle to C.Taylor (N.Barnett).4-14-GB 36 (13:01) R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe.

GB 7 MIN 10, 11 plays, 43 yards, 1 penalty, 6:05 drive, 2:04 elapsed R.Longwell kicks 63 yards from MIN 30 to GB 7. W.Blackmon to GB 20 for 13 yards (B.Sapp).Green Bay Packers at 12:56, (1st play from scrimmage 12:50)

1-10-GB 20 (12:50) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to J.Nelson.2-10-GB 20 (12:46) R.Grant left end to GB 28 for 8 yards (M.Williams).

PENALTY on GB-K.Hall, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at GB 20 - No Play.2-20-GB 10 (12:29) A.Rodgers to GB 2 for -8 yards (K.Williams). FUMBLES (K.Williams), and recovers at GB -2. A.Rodgers pass incomplete short

right to T.Humphrey.PENALTY on GB-A.Rodgers, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.

GB 7 MIN 12, Safety, 2:38 elasped M.Crosby kicks 60 yards from GB 20 to MIN 20. C.Gordon to MIN 39 for 19 yards (C.Peprah, A.Rouse).Minnesota Vikings at 12:22, (1st play from scrimmage 12:15)

1-10-MIN 39 (12:15) C.Taylor left guard to MIN 39 for no gain (J.Jolly).2-10-MIN 39 (11:39) A.Peterson left guard to MIN 42 for 3 yards (A.Kampman, B.Poppinga).3-7-MIN 42 (10:57) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short right to B.Wade.4-7-MIN 42 (10:51) C.Kluwe punts 59 yards to GB -1, Center-C.Loeffler. W.Blackmon to GB 9 for 10 yards (B.Sapp, V.Ciurciu).

Penalty on GB-D.Bishop, Offensive Holding, declined.Green Bay Packers at 10:38

1-10-GB 9 (10:38) R.Grant left end to GB 8 for -1 yards (B.Leber, N.Harris).X5PENALTY on MIN-P.Williams, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at GB 9 - No Play.P61-10-GB 14 (10:20) A.Rodgers pass short middle to T.Humphrey to GB 27 for 13 yards (C.Greenway).P71-10-GB 27 (9:45) A.Rodgers pass short middle to G.Jennings to GB 42 for 15 yards (M.Williams).

1-10-GB 42 (9:07) (Shotgun) R.Grant up the middle to GB 44 for 2 yards (C.Greenway).2-8-GB 44 (8:30) R.Grant right end to GB 49 for 5 yards (P.Williams).

PENALTY on GB-D.Driver, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at GB 49.2-13-GB 39 (8:01) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right.3-13-GB 39 (7:57) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short right to J.Nelson to GB 47 for 8 yards (M.Williams).4-5-GB 47 (7:45) D.Frost punts 42 yards to MIN 11, Center-B.Goode. C.Gordon to MIN 10 for -1 yards (D.Bishop). MIN-C.Gordon was injured during the

play. His return is Doubtful. Minnesota Vikings at 7:33

1-10-MIN 10 (7:33) A.Peterson left tackle to MIN 12 for 2 yards (A.Kampman; R.Pickett).R82-8-MIN 12 (6:58) A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 38 for 26 yards (N.Collins; C.Woodson).

1-10-MIN 38 (6:18) C.Taylor up the middle to MIN 42 for 4 yards (A.Hawk).P92-6-MIN 42 (5:41) G.Frerotte pass short right to A.Peterson to GB 49 for 9 yards (A.Bigby).

1-10-GB 49 (5:08) C.Taylor up the middle to MIN 49 for -2 yards (N.Barnett).2-12-MIN 49 (4:26) C.Taylor left guard to GB 46 for 5 yards (N.Barnett, J.Jolly).3-7-GB 46 (3:45) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte sacked at MIN 44 for -10 yards (sack split by A.Kampman and C.Cole).

Penalty on MIN-R.Cook, Face Mask (15 Yards), declined.4-17-MIN 44 (3:27) C.Kluwe punts 46 yards to GB 10, Center-C.Loeffler, out of bounds.

Green Bay Packers at 3:241-10-GB 10 (3:24) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to D.Driver (B.Leber).2-10-GB 10 (3:19) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers scrambles right end to GB 11 for 1 yard (C.Greenway).3-9-GB 11 (2:34) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short middle to B.Jackson to GB 18 for 7 yards (B.Sapp, K.Williams).

Two-Minute Warning4-2-GB 18 (2:00) D.Frost punts 42 yards to MIN 40, Center-B.Goode, out of bounds.

Minnesota Vikings at 1:531-10-MIN 40 (1:53) A.Peterson left guard to MIN 43 for 3 yards (N.Barnett, A.Kampman).2-7-MIN 43 (1:18) G.Frerotte pass short right to V.Shiancoe to MIN 40 for -3 yards (A.Bigby).

Timeout #1 by MIN at 01:10.3-10-MIN 40 (1:10) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte sacked at MIN 40 for 0 yards (J.Jolly, A.Kampman).

Timeout #1 by GB at 01:00.4-10-MIN 40 (1:00) C.Kluwe punts 51 yards to GB 9, Center-C.Loeffler, fair catch by W.Blackmon.

Green Bay Packers at 0:521-10-GB 9 (:52) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to D.Driver.2-10-GB 9 (:49) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (J.Allen).

GB 7 MIN 14, Safety, 14:16 elasped M.Crosby kicks 53 yards from GB 20 to MIN 27. A.Allison pushed ob at MIN 49 for 22 yards (D.Frost).PENALTY on MIN-D.Herron, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 49.Minnesota Vikings at 0:44, (1st play from scrimmage 0:39)

1-10-MIN 39 (:39) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short middle to B.Wade.2-10-MIN 39 (:35) C.Taylor up the middle to MIN 46 for 7 yards (R.Pickett, A.Kampman).

Timeout #2 by MIN at 00:30.3-3-MIN 46 (:30) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by T.Williams at GB 41. T.Williams pushed ob at MIN 40 for

19 yards (G.Frerotte).Green Bay Packers at 0:22

1-10-MIN 40 (:22) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short right to D.Driver pushed ob at MIN 32 for 8 yards (A.Winfield).PENALTY on GB-D.Colledge, Ineligible Downfield Pass, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 40 - No Play.

1-15-MIN 45 (:09) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short right to B.Jackson to MIN 34 for 11 yards (A.Winfield).P82-4-MIN 34 (:09) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short left to J.Jones pushed ob at MIN 29 for 5 yards (C.Griffin).

1-10-MIN 29 (:03) M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Goode, Holder-D.Frost. GB 10 MIN 14, 3 plays, 11 yards, 0:22 drive, 15:00 elapsed


2nd QuarterPlay By Play Page 211/9/2008END OF QUARTER Score Time

R P X T 3Down 4Down==== Quarter Summary ====

First Downs Efficiencies

PossGreen Bay Packers 10 5:40 0 3 1 4 0/2 0/0Minnesota Vikings 14 9:20 2 1 0 3 0/5 0/0


3rd QuarterPlay By Play Page 111/9/2008MIN elects to Receive, and GB elects to defend the North goal.M.Crosby kicks 65 yards from GB 30 to MIN 5. M.Hicks pushed ob at MIN 23 for 18 yards (J.Finley).Minnesota Vikings at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:55)

1-10-MIN 23 (14:55) G.Frerotte pass short right to V.Shiancoe to MIN 26 for 3 yards (N.Collins).2-7-MIN 26 (14:20) A.Peterson right guard to MIN 32 for 6 yards (A.Bigby, B.Poppinga).

R103-1-MIN 32 (13:42) A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 34 for 2 yards (N.Barnett, R.Pickett).1-10-MIN 34 (13:02) C.Taylor left end to MIN 37 for 3 yards (J.Thompson, A.Kampman).

P112-7-MIN 37 (12:24) G.Frerotte pass short right to B.Wade to MIN 48 for 11 yards (C.Woodson).1-10-MIN 48 (11:48) A.Peterson up the middle to GB 49 for 3 yards (C.Cole).2-7-GB 49 (11:17) A.Peterson left end to GB 47 for 2 yards (J.Harrell). GB-N.Barnett was injured during the play. His return is

Probable. P123-5-GB 47 (10:43) G.Frerotte pass short left to C.Taylor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe. GB 10 MIN 21, 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:29 drive, 4:29 elapsed

R.Longwell kicks 67 yards from MIN 30 to GB 3. J.Nelson to GB 17 for 14 yards (H.Abdullah).Green Bay Packers at 10:31, (1st play from scrimmage 10:26)

1-10-GB 17 (10:26) (Shotgun) R.Grant left guard to GB 25 for 8 yards (C.Greenway; K.Williams).2-2-GB 25 (9:46) A.Rodgers sacked at GB 13 for -12 yards (C.Greenway).3-14-GB 13 (9:07) (Shotgun) PENALTY on GB-A.Rodgers, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at GB 13 - No Play.3-19-GB 8 (8:50) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to G.Jennings.4-19-GB 8 (8:34) D.Frost punts 37 yards to GB 45, Center-B.Goode. A.Allison to GB 35 for 10 yards (A.Rouse; D.Bishop).

Minnesota Vikings at 8:341-10-GB 35 (8:34) A.Peterson up the middle to GB 34 for 1 yard (B.Poppinga).2-9-GB 34 (7:59) C.Taylor left end to GB 30 for 4 yards (R.Pickett).3-5-GB 30 (7:16) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short middle to B.Wade.4-5-GB 30 (7:12) R.Longwell 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe.

Green Bay Packers at 7:071-10-GB 38 (7:07) Yard line change due to change in possession. R.Grant right tackle to GB 37 for -1 yards (R.Edwards).2-11-GB 37 (6:31) R.Grant right end to GB 37 for no gain (C.Greenway, A.Winfield).3-11-GB 37 (5:52) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to D.Driver.4-11-GB 37 (5:47) D.Frost punts 40 yards to MIN 23, Center-B.Goode. A.Allison pushed ob at MIN 30 for 7 yards (D.Bishop).

PENALTY on GB-D.Bishop, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 30.Minnesota Vikings at 5:35

1-10-MIN 45 (5:35) G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by N.Collins at GB 41. N.Collins for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Green Bay Packers at 5:21M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Goode, Holder-D.Frost.

GB 17 MIN 21, 0 plays, 59 yards, 0:00 drive , 9:39 elapsed M.Crosby kicks 76 yards from GB 30 to MIN -6. M.Hicks, Touchback.Minnesota Vikings at 5:21

1-10-MIN 20 (5:21) A.Peterson right tackle to MIN 22 for 2 yards (A.Kampman; D.Bishop).PENALTY on MIN-M.Birk, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 20 - No Play.

1-20-MIN 10 (4:57) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short middle to B.Wade.2-20-MIN 10 (4:53) A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 11 for 1 yard (J.Jolly, B.Poppinga).3-19-MIN 11 (4:08) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass short left to C.Taylor to MIN 22 for 11 yards (C.Cole).4-8-MIN 22 (3:28) C.Kluwe punts 43 yards to GB 35, Center-C.Loeffler. W.Blackmon for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Green Bay Packers at 3:09M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Goode, Holder-D.Frost.

GB 24 MIN 21, 0 plays, 65 yards, 0:00 drive , 11:51 elapsed M.Crosby kicks 79 yards from GB 30 to MIN -9. M.Hicks, Touchback.Minnesota Vikings at 3:09

1-10-MIN 20 (3:09) G.Frerotte pass short right to N.Tahi to MIN 23 for 3 yards (D.Bishop).R132-7-MIN 23 (2:32) A.Peterson left tackle to MIN 33 for 10 yards (D.Bishop).R141-10-MIN 33 (1:48) A.Peterson right tackle to MIN 49 for 16 yards (B.Poppinga).

1-10-MIN 49 (1:17) C.Taylor up the middle to GB 48 for 3 yards (J.Harrell, C.Cole).2-7-GB 48 (:36) G.Frerotte pass incomplete deep middle to B.Berrian.3-7-GB 48 (:30) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass incomplete short middle to B.Wade.4-7-GB 48 (:25) C.Kluwe punts 35 yards to GB 13, Center-C.Loeffler, fair catch by W.Blackmon.

Green Bay Packers at 0:19R91-10-GB 13 (:19) R.Grant up the middle to GB 27 for 14 yards (M.Williams, C.Griffin).

END OF QUARTER Score TimeR P X T 3Down 4Down==== Quarter Summary ====

First Downs EfficienciesPoss

Green Bay Packers 24 3:48 1 0 0 1 0/2 0/0Minnesota Vikings 21 11:12 3 2 0 5 2/5 0/0


4th QuarterPlay By Play Page 111/9/2008Green Bay Packers continued.

1-10-GB 27 (15:00) R.Grant right tackle to GB 29 for 2 yards (F.Evans; R.Edwards).2-8-GB 29 (14:19) PENALTY on GB-D.Colledge, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at GB 29 - No Play.2-13-GB 24 (14:00) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short left.3-13-GB 24 (13:53) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short middle to J.Nelson to GB 33 for 9 yards.

X10PENALTY on MIN-J.Allen, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at GB 33.1-10-GB 48 (13:33) PENALTY on MIN-K.Williams, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at GB 48 - No Play.1-5-MIN 47 (13:11) R.Grant left guard to MIN 45 for 2 yards (K.Williams).2-3-MIN 45 (12:36) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right to D.Lee.3-3-MIN 45 (12:30) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right to D.Driver.4-3-MIN 45 (12:23) D.Frost punts 40 yards to MIN 5, Center-B.Goode, fair catch by A.Allison.

Minnesota Vikings at 12:161-10-MIN 5 (12:16) A.Peterson left end to MIN 7 for 2 yards (B.Poppinga; A.Hawk).

R152-8-MIN 7 (11:41) A.Peterson left end to MIN 32 for 25 yards (C.Woodson).1-10-MIN 32 (10:57) C.Taylor left end to MIN 37 for 5 yards (D.Bishop).2-5-MIN 37 (10:16) A.Peterson right end to MIN 41 for 4 yards (B.Poppinga).3-1-MIN 41 (9:31) C.Taylor left guard to MIN 41 for no gain (Team).

Minnesota challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1.)4-1-MIN 41 (8:58) A.Peterson to MIN 41 for no gain (D.Bishop). FUMBLES (D.Bishop), recovered by MIN-N.Tahi at MIN 41.

N.Tahi to MIN 41 for no gain (Team).Green Bay Packers at 8:58

R111-10-MIN 41 (8:58) R.Grant right guard to MIN 27 for 14 yards (A.Winfield).1-10-MIN 27 (8:16) R.Grant right end pushed ob at MIN 15 for 12 yards (D.Sharper).

PENALTY on GB-J.Spitz, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 27 - No Play.1-20-MIN 37 (7:54) A.Rodgers pass short right to G.Jennings to MIN 30 for 7 yards (C.Greenway, A.Winfield).2-13-MIN 30 (7:27) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short middle to D.Driver to MIN 22 for 8 yards (B.Leber) [B.Robison].

Timeout #1 by GB at 06:40.3-5-MIN 22 (6:40) PENALTY on GB-C.Clifton, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 22 - No Play.

Timeout #2 by MIN at 06:40.3-10-MIN 27 (6:40) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short middle to D.Driver to MIN 22 for 5 yards (D.Sharper).4-5-MIN 22 (6:00) M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Goode, Holder-D.Frost.

GB 27 MIN 21, 5 plays, 19 yards, 3:02 drive, 9:04 elapsed M.Crosby kicks 59 yards from GB 30 to MIN 11. N.Tahi to MIN 31 for 20 yards (T.Humphrey).Minnesota Vikings at 5:56, (1st play from scrimmage 5:50)

1-10-MIN 31 (5:50) A.Peterson left tackle to MIN 35 for 4 yards (A.Hawk).2-6-MIN 35 (5:18) A.Peterson left guard to MIN 40 for 5 yards (R.Pickett).

P163-1-MIN 40 (4:33) G.Frerotte pass short right to B.Wade ran ob at MIN 45 for 5 yards.1-10-MIN 45 (4:28) A.Peterson left guard to MIN 47 for 2 yards (D.Bishop).

P172-8-MIN 47 (3:53) G.Frerotte pass short middle to A.Peterson to GB 37 for 16 yards (A.Bigby).1-10-GB 37 (3:06) G.Frerotte pass short right to A.Peterson to GB 29 for 8 yards (D.Bishop).

R182-2-GB 29 (2:30) A.Peterson right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Green Bay challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 02:22.)R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-C.Kluwe.

GB 27 MIN 28, 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:34 drive, 12:38 elapsed R.Longwell kicks 60 yards from MIN 30 to GB 10. W.Blackmon to GB 41 for 31 yards (M.Hicks).Green Bay Packers at 2:22, (1st play from scrimmage 2:15)

P121-10-GB 41 (2:15) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short middle to D.Driver to MIN 40 for 19 yards (M.Williams).Two-Minute Warning

1-10-MIN 40 (2:00) R.Grant right guard to MIN 41 for -1 yards (K.Williams).2-11-MIN 41 (1:19) R.Grant up the middle to MIN 37 for 4 yards (J.Allen, N.Harris).3-7-MIN 37 (:36) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short middle to D.Driver to MIN 34 for 3 yards (M.Williams).

Timeout #3 by MIN at 00:31.4-4-MIN 34 (:31) M.Crosby 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-B.Goode, Holder-D.Frost.

Minnesota Vikings at 0:261-10-MIN 42 (:26) G.Frerotte kneels to MIN 41 for -1 yards (Team).

END OF QUARTER Score TimeR P X T 3Down 4Down==== Quarter Summary ====

First Downs EfficienciesPoss

Green Bay Packers 27 7:42 1 1 1 3 0/4 0/0Minnesota Vikings 28 7:18 2 2 0 4 1/2 0/1

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