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2008 Pre Season Schedule
Date Opponent Time
8/8 Seattle 7:00
8/16 @ Baltimore 6:30
8/23 Pittsburgh 7:00
8/28 @Dallas 7:00
2008 Regular Season Schedule
9/8 @ Green Bay 6:00
9/14 Indianapolis Noon
9/21 Carolina Noon
9/28 @ Tennessee Noon
10/6 @ New Orleans 7:30
10/12 Detroit Noon
10/19 @ Chicago Noon
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Minnesota Vikings football news, schedules, results, game pictures, draft coverage, message board, and links to Vikings and other NFL sites! Current Minnesota Vikings news from CNNSI, Star Tribune, The Sporting News, CBS Sportsline, KFFL, KFAN, KSTP, and many others. Updated regularly!

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Minnesota Vikings will rest starters in tonight's exhibition finale
Vikings coach Brad Childress will rest his starters in tonight's exhibition finale to take a better look at which players really want a spot on his 53-man roster. Pioneer Press August 27, 2008

Running game is the least of Vikings' worries
Adrian Peterson said Vikings fans shouldn't think there's a problem just because the Steelers were tough against the run. Star Tribune August 27, 2008

Vikings at Dallas
Coach Brad Childress is not planning to play his starters tonight as the Vikings (1-2) end preseason play against the Cowboys (1-2). Star Tribune August 27, 2008

Sharper expects '08 Vikings to be better
The safety, in his fourth season with the team, said he believes the combination of returning players and talent brought in from the draft and free agency will pay off. Star Tribune August 27, 2008

Vikings' Peterson working on patience
Because the Minnesota Vikings plan to rest their entire starting lineup Thursday at Dallas, we can say with some certainty that running back Adrian Peterson will finish the preseason with 51 yards on 20 carries. ESPN.com August 27, 2008

Booty, Bollinger to Split Time
The Vikings won’t be playing their starters on Thursday, and that holdback of top players is even more pronounced at the quarterback spot. Brooks Bollinger and rookie John David Booty will each play a half, according to head coach Brad Childress. Viking Update August 27, 2008

AP on SI cover
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is on one of six regional covers that Sports Illustrated has produced for its NFL preview issue that is out today. Star Tribune August 27, 2008

Vikings like young linebackers
These days, the first NFL cutdown usually brings about nothing more than a yawn. But if you know the league and were scouring the transaction wire Monday, you may have noticed a surprise in Minnesota. RealFootball365.com August 27, 2008

It's now or never for  backup QBs John David Booty, Brooks Bollinger
The Vikings plan to turn the ball over to rookie John David Booty for their exhibition game against the Cowboys on Thursday night in Dallas. Pioneer Press August 27, 2008

Vikings' Brian Robison pain-free and ready for game action
His troublesome varicose vein gone and left leg pain-free, Vikings defensive end Brian Robison is eager to make his 2008 debut Thursday night in the Vikings' exhibition finale at Dallas. Pioneer Press August 27, 2008

Vikings: Greenway going great again
Seeing has made believers of Vikings coaches, who say linebacker Chad Greenway has turned the corner. Star Tribune August 27, 2008

Living up to expectations
Nine linebackers were taken among the first 38 picks in the 2006 NFL draft. A look at their progress: Star Tribune August 27, 2008

Finale is a last audition for players on bubble
Vikings coach Brad Childress didn't even attempt to be coy about his plans for Thursday's preseason finale at Dallas. Childress said Tuesday that none of his starters will play, and neither will backup quarterback Gus Frerotte. Star Tribune August 27, 2008

Notebook: Starters Will Not Play In Dallas
The “will he, won’t he?” saga with Tarvaris Jackson was put to an end on Tuesday afternoon when Brad Childress announced that Vikings starters will not play in Thursday night’s preseason game at Dallas. KFAN dot com August 26, 2008

Vikings weigh final cuts
The week before the regular season in the NFL becomes a game of roster roulette, and the Minnesota Vikings are busy calculating their risks and potential rewards. WillistonHerald.com August 26, 2008

Vikings take advantage of MORE roster flexibility
We mused earlier today about the pros and cons of getting Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson onto the field Thursday night at Dallas, especially considering the tendency of NFL coaches to rest selected starters in the final preseason game. ESPN.com August 26, 2008

Minnesota Vikings starters won't play Thursday night against Dallas Cowboys
Vikings coach Brad Childress said today he wouldn't play any of his starters in Thursday night's exhibition finale at Dallas. Pioneer Press August 26, 2008

Childress: Starters won’t play
Vikings coach Brad Childress said none of his starters will play Thursday at Dallas. He said he wants to rest them and be able to get a longer look at backups who are fighting to make the 53-man roster. Star Tribune August 26, 2008

Making the adjustment
Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell has now spent three games working from the sidelines and it appears he will remain there after calling plays from the press box last season. Star Tribune August 26, 2008

Vikings: One roster hurdle for young linebackers cleared
The release of veteran Derrick Pope indicates the Vikings expect one or more of their younger linebackers to make the final roster. Star Tribune August 26, 2008

Will Jackson See Thursday Action?
Tarvaris Jackson continues to do limited work in practice with a brace on his knee. His status for Thursday’s preseason finale remains a question. Viking Update August 26, 2008

Jackson's status remains uncertain
Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was able to do some work in 7-on-7 drills during Monday's practice, but it remain uncertain if he will play in Thursday's preseason finale at Dallas. Star Tribune August 26, 2008

Punt returner remains up for the taking
Receivers Aundrae Allison and Jaymar Johnson appear to be the leading candidates for the role. Star Tribune August 25, 2008

Still looking
While Maurice Hicks almost certainly will begin the season returning kicks for the Vikings, there remains uncertainty about who will return punts. Star Tribune August 25, 2008