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Brett Favre Coming Back To The Packers

Chris Allen — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:39:01 +0000

Aaron Rodgers is not stepping down anytime soon. It appears as though the hatchet is about to be buried. The team and the legendary quarterback have been at odds since they traded him to the New York Jets ago five years ago to let Aaron Rodgers become the new QB. It didn't help that Brett turned up in Minnesota and kicked the snot out of the Pack.

Here's Some Changes You Might See in the NFL With the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers

Chris Allen — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:36:49 +0000

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Minnesota Vikings Unveil New Norseman Logo

Tony Hart — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:51:34 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings today unveiled a new “enhanced” version of its famous Norseman logo. The Vikings say the new logo “strongly upholds the tradition and history of the Norseman, which has been the team’s primary mark since the Vikings inception in 1961. The adjustments simply give it a sharper, more defined look.” Here is a [...]

Super Bowl XLVII Winner, The Baltimore Ravens, According To EA Sports

Chris Allen — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:23:56 +0000

It’s down to the wire and the Vegas odds have San Francisco and Jim Harbaugh taking home the Lombardi Trophy. Most people are favoring the SF 49ers to take home the trophy. Not so fast……wait till you hear this. According to Madden 2013, the winner of the Super Bowl this year is the Baltimore Ravens. [...]

Soon-To-Be Free Agent Wide Receiver Donald Driver of the Green Bay Packers Drops a Bombshell Announcement About His Future

Nick Cooper — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:51:42 +0000

As wide receiver Donald Driver's contract comes to an end with the Green Bay Packers, speculation and rumors started popping up that the Vikings may be looking to bring him to Minnesota. Added to rumors of crossing the border are whispers of retirement for the 38 year old wideout. Will Driver join another team like the Vikings, or will he retire?

Brett Favre Is Coming Back To The NFL

Chris Allen — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:20:07 +0000

Gotcha! Well, he IS coming back to the NFL, just not as a player. The NFL network, as part of their 8 1/2 hour “way too much coverage” pre-game show has hired Brett Favre as an analyst. According to the USA Today, Brett Says “I don’t miss the grind and stress of day-to-day football, but [...]

Who Is GOD Rooting For In The Super Bowl

Chris Allen — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:05:17 +0000

According to a recent poll, one in four Americans believe God has an influence over who wins sporting games. That praying helps shove those odds up even higher. Half of Americans that took the poll, said God rewards sports stars that are religious and pray often. Ok, so how do you explain Tim Tebow? That [...]

XII Super Bowl Fun Facts in One Handy Infographic

TheFW Staff — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:49:03 +0000

If your excitement for Super Bowl XLVII this Sunday stems more from a love of chili than a love of football (which is tooootally fine, by the way), here are some facts for you (in handy infographic form!) about the big game and the Super Sunday game to end all games in general. Learn them and you might even score yourself a few extra wings at the party.

5 Year Veteran Ravens Cheerleader Told She Can't Go To The Super Bowl

Chris Allen — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:37:35 +0000

As the Super Bowl nears, the teams are now finalizing their plans and bringing their last few staff. There is one person that will not make the trip, and it doesn’t sound fair to me that she isn’t. Ravens cheerleader Courtney Lenz, 23, of Baltimore, Md., has been cheering for five years, but she did [...]

Adrian Peterson, Christian Ponder, Jared Allen, Chad Greenway, and Many Other Vikings Offer a Thank You To the Fans after the 2012 Season [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:21:24 +0000

The 2012 season for the Minnesota Vikings was an interesting ride for fans. Returning to the field with several young players, relying heavily on rookies in key positions, and hoping to improve from a 3-13 season the year before; expectations were low. Adrian Peterson explosively returned from a devastating knee injury, proving everyone wrong when [...]

What Will the Weather Be Like for the Minnesota Vikings / Green Bay Packers Wild Card Playoff Game? Get Your Game Time Forecast Here

Nick Cooper — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:17:53 +0000

As the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings meet at Lambeau Field for their second playoff showdown ever, weather could play a big factor in deciding the outcome of the NFC Wild Card matchup. Generally speaking, things look to be cool, but not particularly frigid. The temperature will be around 20 degrees through the evening, [...]

When is the Vikings / Packers Playoff Game? Who Does the Winner Play? Get the Full NFL Playoff Schedule Here

Nick Cooper — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:10:10 +0000

Football fans in the Northland are wildly excited, whether they cheer for the Packers or root for the Vikings. Adding to the excitement is a playoff rematch one week after the regular season finale between the two teams. Green Bay enters the playoffs as the winners of the NFC North for the second year in a row [...]

Minnesota Vikings / Green Bay Packers Border Battle Pre-game Experience [PHOTOS]

Nick Cooper — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:15:05 +0000

The second half of Border Battle 2012 is here, and fans from around Packer Nation and Vikings Country have descended on Minneapolis for a game with plenty of meaning for both teams. Beside playing for pride and series record, Green Bay is looking to secure a first round bye and home field advantage. Minnesota is [...]

What The Vikings and Packers Have To Do To Make The Playoffs

Chris Allen — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:24:42 +0000

The story is easy for the Green Bay Packers. Win out and they are number three seed. Get help by having San Francisco lose out and the story changes. Green Bay already the winner of the NFC north. The Minnesota Vikings HAVE to win their last game against the Packers (which the Packers need to [...]

Vikings Improve to 5-2 After Defeating the Cardinals; Remain First in NFC North Division [PHOTOS + AUDIO]

Tony Hart — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:59:07 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings bounced back today with a win against the Arizona Cardinals 21-14 at Mall of America Field. The defense came up big today with 7 sacks and 1 defensive TD from rookie Harrison Smith after he intercepted the ball. The bright spot on the offense was RB Adrian Peterson; he finished the game with 153-yards and tied a Vikings record for most 100+ yard rushing games. Relive today's victory with post game audio and game photos after the jump.

NFL Week 7 Minnesota Vikings vs. Arizona Cardinals – Live from Mall of America Field [LIVE BLOG]

Tony Hart — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 02:38:48 +0000

Live week 7 coverage from Mall of America field begins at 11:50 a.m., just minutes before the 4-2 Vikings play host to the 4-2 Arizona Cardinals. Good morning everyone, we are live from the press box at Mall of America Field, the crowd seems fired up today for this NFC matchup. The defensive lineup gets [...]

Titans Fall at Mall of America Field, Vikings Win 30-7 [PHOTO GALLERY]

Mix 108 Staff — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:36:31 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings took down the Tennessee Titans yesterday at Mall of America Field 30-7. It was a big day for the Vikings defense who didn't allow the Titans to score until the 4th quarter and a big day for Percy Harvin, he accounted for two of the three Vikings touchdowns. Check out all the action from yesterdays game in photos after the jump.

Vikings Treat Titans to a Loss at Mall of America Field; Hear Post Game Reaction from Coaches and Players [AUDIO]

Mix 108 Staff — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 05:39:44 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings defend their first place standing against the 1-3 Tennessee Titans in an afternoon match up that provide little excitement for non-Vikings fans as the Vikes put a pounding on Titans, the final score at Mall of America Field 30-7.

The Vikings are now 4-1 with a big road game against the Redskins and RG3 on the horizon next Sunday. Read more to hear what Coach Leslie Frazier and Christan Ponder have to say about today's win.

Why Was NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at the Metrodome for the Vikings – Titans Game?

Nick Cooper — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:44:46 +0000

There was a buzz around the Metrodome as the Vikings played host to the Titans. Word spread that someone big in the NFL ranks was in the stands, and it turns out those rumors were correct. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was in Minneapolis on Sunday, sitting in the stands, among the fans, taking in the [...]

Minnesota Vikings vs. Tennessee Titans Live Game Coverage From Mall of America Field [LIVE BLOG]

Mix 108 Staff — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 04:19:04 +0000

The Minnesota Vikings look to go 4-1 by beating the 1-3 Tennessee Titans during a late afternoon game at Mall of America Field. The Vikings enter this game virtually injury free, while the Titans are forced to start backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck after Jake Locker injured his left shoulder last week. Get live game coverage after the jump.