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| NFC North Preseason Standings | |
|---|---|
| Detroit | 3-0-0 |
| Minnesota | 1-2-0 |
| Green Bay | 1-2-0 |
| Chicago | 0-3-0 |
| 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 |
| 10/26 | Bye Week | |
| 11/2 | Houston | Noon |
| 11/9 | Green Bay | Noon |
| 11/16 | @ Tampa Bay | Noon |
| 11/23 | @ Jacksonville | Noon |
| 11/30 | Chicago | 7:15 |
| 12/7 | @ Detroit | Noon |
| 12/14 | @ Arizona | 3:05 |
| 12/21 | Atlanta | Noon |
| 12/28 | N Y Giants | Noon |
August NFL Calendar
August 26 - Roster reduction to 75 players
August 30 - Roster reduction to 53 players
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vikings: Greenway going great again
Seeing has made believers of Vikings coaches, who say linebacker Chad
Greenway has turned the corner.
Living up to expectations
Nine linebackers were taken among the first 38 picks in the 2006 NFL draft.
A look at their progress:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Punt returner remains up for the taking
Receivers Aundrae Allison and Jaymar Johnson appear to be the leading
candidates for the role.
Still looking
While Maurice Hicks almost certainly will begin the season returning kicks
for the Vikings, there remains uncertainty about who will return punts.