
| Vikes lose Peterson, Ponder in win over Redskins | |
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Out for the game – and now much longer – with a serious knee injury, “I see Toby break up the sideline,” Peterson said. “So, `Go, Toby, go.”‘
What else could happen to the And the news only got worse as Saturday went on. The Vikings said an MRI showed that Peterson tore the anterior cruciate ligament
But here’s a twist: They won the game. “I can enjoy my Christmas now,” Frazier said. Gerhart scampered for a 67-yard run – the play Peterson saw on TV – to start Minnesota’s next series after the Peterson-Ponder Asked if it’s time to give the option-running Webb a look at the No. 1 job, Frazier didn’t hesitate. “Some of the things he does, and what it does to the rest of our team, you can’t ignore,” Frazier said. “So it’s something
He might get the start next week, at least, because of Ponder’s injury, but Webb surely was an inspiring presence Saturday,
“When they bring in a weapon like that,” Redskins linebacker
Webb’s 8-yard pass to
The Redskins pulled within a touchdown on
Peterson said he knew “it was something bad” the moment he was hit by safety “It’s such a special person that you want to be right before you prognosticate on what might be,” Frazier said before the The torn ACL, the worst-case scenario, will likely sideline Peterson for some nine months and make it difficult for him to “Anytime you take a blow to the knee like that, you’re concerned about the ACL, MCL,” Peterson said before the diagnosis.
On the play after Peterson was hurt, Ponder suffered a head injury when sacked by Frazier said Ponder had “concussion-like symptoms.” The coach said he’s uncertain whether the quarterback will play in next “We’ll have to weigh it when we get back,” Frazier said, “and I’ll follow the doctor’s lead.” With the way Webb is playing, Ponder might get the week off anyway.
Notes: Grossman had two more giveaways – a lost fumble and interception – to put his total at 24 for the season. He was already —
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| Harvin returns to practice for Vikings, listed as… | |
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin returned to practice on Friday and is listed as probable for the game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Harvin missed practice on Thursday because of an illness. But Harvin and the Vikings said it was not related to migraine headaches that have caused him to miss time in the past. “Man, it was a stomach ache,” Harvin said after practice on Friday, quickly brushing aside any concerns about a migraine resurfacing. “I’m fine, fine, fine.” Harvin has played in just over 50 per cent of the snaps through the first two weeks, and offensive co-ordinator Bill Musgrave said they’d like to get him more action against the Lions (2-0) on Sunday. Coach Leslie Frazier said Harvin looked ready in his return to practice on Friday and doesn’t expect there to be any limitations during the game. “I thought he looked pretty good,” Frazier said. “He went through everything in practice, moved around pretty good and should be fine for Sunday.” Cornerback Chris Cook is listed as questionable with a groin injury. He practised all week long and Frazier said they will need the six-foot-two Cook to play against Lions receiver Calvin Johnson. “When we looked at our division, that was one of the things that we looked at, trying to match up at times,” Frazier said of drafting Cook in the second round last year. “Having two big corners with Cedric (Griffin) and Chris, we thought that would help us. This is one of those games where we want it to pay off.” Linebacker E.J. Henderson (knee) was the only other player limited in practice on Friday, but Frazier expects him to be on the field against the Lions, who are favoured in a visit to Minnesota (0-2) for the first time since 1981. The Vikings also are getting defensive tackle Kevin Williams back from a two-game suspension. Williams is also dealing with a painful case of plantar fasciitis in his left foot that he said he expects to be an issue all season long. But Frazier said Williams looked good in practice this week and the coach is more concerned with his conditioning than the pain in his foot. “That’s something we’ll have to help him with from a rep standpoint and monitoring his reps,” Frazier said. “As far as moving around, he’s moving around pretty good. The conditioning will probably be a thing that we will have to look out for.” Thanks for visiting our blog =). Posted in vikings-news | Comments Off
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| Vikings WR Harvin OK after illness (AP) | |
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP)—Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin(notes) returned Harvin missed practice on Thursday because of an illness. But Harvin and the “Man, it was a stomach ache,” Harvin said after practice on Friday, Harvin has played in just over 50 percent of the snaps through the first two “I thought he looked pretty good,” Frazier said. “He went through Cornerback Chris Cook(notes) is listed as questionable with a groin injury. He “When we looked at our division, that was one of the things that we looked Linebacker E.J. Henderson(notes) (knee) was the only other player limited in The Vikings also are getting defensive tackle Kevin Williams(notes) back from a “That’s something we’ll have to help him with from a rep standpoint and Follow Jon Krawczynski on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/APkrawczynski If anybody needs tickets to games, remember to click the tickets link at the top. Posted in vikings-news | Comments Off
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| Vikings complete McNabb trade | |
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Donovan McNabb didn’t agree to a trade to the Minnesota Vikings to sit on the sidelines and mentor a young rookie. That’s not why the Vikings brought him here, either. The Vikings officially announced their trade with Washington on Friday, shortly after league rules permitted new contracts to be signed. The Vikings sent a 2012 sixth-round draft choice and a conditional 2013 sixth-rounder to the Redskins to get the veteran quarterback they needed. With first-round draft pick Christian Ponder already in the mix and the 34-year-old McNabb coming off a down year with the Redskins, some wondered if there would be an open competition for the starting job in training camp. But McNabb and Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier put those questions to rest Friday night. “When you trade for a guy who has been a starter for 12 years, you’re not bringing him in here to be a backup,” McNabb said. What are your opinions. Posted in vikings-news | Comments Off
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