Defensive tackle Anthony Hargrtove did not participate

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (KTTC-DT/AP) -- Even with only three healthy cornerbacks to throw at the Saints' wide-open, pass-first offense, the Minnesota Vikings defense says it's more than ready for the highly

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress is staunchly defending his decision to keep Tarvaris Jackson as Brett Favre's backup over Sage Rosenfels.

NEW ORLEANS ? If Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress aired complaints about the Saints abusing quarterback Brett Favre during the NFC championship game as a clarion call for Thursday's officials to thwart another beat down he could have saved his breath.

# videuhoh NFL Hall of Famer Dan "Danimal" Hampton, who is now a co-host on Pro Football Weekly , said this about the Minnesota Vikings playing in New Orleans : "The Vikings need to go down there and hit that town like Katrina." Oops. More »

Brad Childress is still missing a simple clue about wide receivers that a head coach should know: split ends should be big, as well as fast.  Bernard Berrian is too skinny.  They have needed someone like the Texans Andre Johnson, restricted free agent Vincent Jackson or possibly even recently cut Viking Marko Mitchell.  After losing their star receiver Sidney Rice this year, the Vikings have ...

He had two fumbles against the Saints, but didn't lose them

  Best of Randy (January 22, 2010)- Revised to include 2010 NFC Championship If anyone truly believes the Minnesota Vikings will go into the Superdome on Sunday afternoon and win a scoring contest with the New Orleans Saints , as Judas Priest reminded us in 1984, "You've Got Another Thing Coming." For those who have bought into the myth that New Orleans is a one-dimensional team, the Saints ...

Three days before the season opener at New Orleans, the Vikings are still looking to add depth at cornerback, wide receiver and possibly the offensive line.

The Minnesota Vikings are currently facing a big question mark at the wide receiver position. What appeared to be an offensive strength, now looks like a couple of average guys supported by journey men. Anyone familiar with Brett Favre's career knows that he has been able to turn water into wine with average WR. A perfect example is Javon Walker. Walker is the WR the Vikings have signed hoping ...