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Minnesota Vikings

3rd NFC North (6-6-0)

Founded: 1961

Stadium: Mall of America Field

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Game Averages (2012)

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PTS
21.8
(18th)
YDS
335.5
(22nd)
PASS YDS
180.6
(32nd)
RUSH YDS
154.9
(3rd)
(league rank)

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  • Vikings put Harvin (ankle) on season-ending IR

    12/05/2012
    After raising a fuss in the offseason and playing well for nine games, Percy Harvin is done. The Minnesota Vikings sent Harvin and his sprained left ankle to injured reserve, ending his season.
  • Harvin will not return for Vikings this season

    12/05/2012
    Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier did not sound optimistic when asked about the progress of star receiver Percy Harvin. An ankle injury has sidelined Harvin since early November, and Frazier didn't shut down any season-ending rumors.
  • Vikings' Ponder, ESPN's Steele engaged

    12/05/2012
    Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder is engaged to ESPN reporter Samantha Steele. Ponder confirmed he proposed but declined to give any details.
  • Vikings committed to Ponder

    12/03/2012
    Christian Ponder threw two interceptions that essentially buried the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Lambeau Field, but coach Leslie Frazier says he'll stick with his struggling quarterback.
  • Green Bay bar-fight suspect wore purple sombrero

    12/03/2012
    If you're going to be an idiot and get in a fight at a sports bar in Green Bay, maybe you shouldn't wear a purple sombrero. But, then again, you already are wearing a purple sombrero...
  • Peterson's huge game all for naught

    12/02/2012
    Adrian Peterson ran for 210 yards Sunday at Lambeau Field, but the Green Bay Packers still managed a win over the Minnesota Vikings and moved into a first-place tie in the NFC North.
  • Don't forget these three storylines ...

    12/01/2012
    Everyone will be talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers-Baltimore Ravens game. Kareem Copeland has three storylines that won't receive as much attention but should.
  • Frazier: Peterson better than ever

    12/02/2012
    Adrian Peterson leads the NFL in rushing, a remarkable feat since he had knee surgery last year. Leslie Frazier and Dom Capers agree this is the best Peterson ever has been.
  • Ponder wants to chat with ex-Viking Favre during offseason

    12/01/2012
    Christian Ponder was drafted to replace Brett Favre in Minnesota. Does the old gunslinger have any advice for the young quarterback?
  • Vikings' Harvin ruled out with ankle injury

    12/01/2012
    Percy Harvin's ankle still isn't right, and so the talented Minnesota Vikings wide receiver will miss his third consecutive game when his teammates meet the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Scoreboard more
Lambeau Field - Wk 13 1 2 3 4 T
Minnesota Vikings 0 14 0 0 14
Green Bay Packers 10 0 10 3 23
Schedule more
Wk Date Opponent Time
11 Bye
12 Sun, Nov 25 @ Chicago 10-28   L
13 Sun, Dec 02 @ Green Bay 14-23   L
14 Sun, Dec 09 Chicago 1:00 PM ET
15 Sun, Dec 16 @ St. Louis 1:00 PM ET
16 Sun, Dec 23 @ Houston 1:00 PM ET
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Injuries more
Player (Pos) Injury
Jared Allen (DE) Did Not Pract - --
Jasper Brinkley (LB) Limited Pract - --
Phil Loadholt (T) Limited Pract - --
Antoine Winfield (CB) Limited Pract - --
Regular Season Leaders more
Passing Att Cmp Yds TDs
Christian Ponder 384 240 2305 14
Rushing Car Yds Avg TDs
Adrian Peterson 234 1446 6.2 8
Christian Ponder 43 183 4.3 1
Receiving Rec Yds Avg TDs
Percy Harvin 62 677 10.9 3
Kyle Rudolph 45 412 9.2 8
Transactions more
Date Transaction
11/27 Joe Banyard (RB) Practice Squad (practice squad).
11/9 George Johnson (DE) Practice Squad (practice squad).
11/3 Allen Reisner (TE) Free Agent Signing (free agent signing).
11/3 Allen Reisner (TE) Terminated (by Player) from Practice Squad (terminated (by player) from practice squad).
NFC North more
Team W L T Win %
Green Bay 8 4 0 .667
Chicago 8 4 0 .667
Minnesota 6 6 0 .500
Detroit 4 8 0 .333

Head Coach more

Leslie Frazier

Regular Season: 12-22

Postseason: 0-0

Experience: 2

Career record: 12-22

Pro Career: The Vikings named Frazier the eighth head coach in team history on January 3, 2011. Frazier went 3-3 as the team’s interim coach after Brad Childress was fired on Nov. 22, 2010 following a 3-7 start. He has served as an assistant head coach/defensive coordinator with the Vikings since 2007.


 

Background: Prior to joining the Vikings, Frazier spent two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts as a defensive backs coach, two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals as defensive coordinator, and three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles as a defensive backs coach. Frazier was a starting cornerback with the 1985 Chicago Bears team that won Super Bowl XX. Frazier has 11 years of collegiate coaching experience, including time at the University of Illinois and Trinity International University.


 

Personal: Frazier was born on April 3, 1959 in Columbus, Miss., and attended S.D. Lee High School. He holds a degree in business administration and was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes throughout his playing career.


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  1. Published: Dec. 3, 2012 at 06:09 a.m.

    (:59) A.Peterson left tackle to GB 40 for 23 yards (M.Burnett).

  2. Published: Dec. 3, 2012 at 05:50 a.m.

    (6:15) A.Rodgers pass deep middle intended for G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by H.Smith at MIN 6. H.Smith to MIN 6 for no gain (G.Jennings).

  3. Published: Dec. 3, 2012 at 05:26 a.m.

    (15:00) A.Peterson left end pushed ob at GB 12 for 48 yards (T.Williams).

  4. Published: Dec. 3, 2012 at 04:56 a.m.

    (5:21) A.Peterson right end for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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