Benny Sapp News

It's tough to say for sure why the Vikings coaches refused to admit that Antoine Winfield had a fractured bone in his right foot.

Bummer. It started out so pretty, what with a sweet forced fumble by Benny Sapp on Arizona's opening drive that eventually resulted in a touchdown lead for the Purple early in the first quarter.

It's not like the opening to the 1970s television show "The Six Million Dollar Man," with team athletic trainer Eric Sugarman telling his staff that "we can rebuild him" as a broken-down Favre lays on an examination table.

In a bit of a surprise, Minnesota cornerback Antoine Winfield was deactivated Sunday afternoon and won't play against Chicago.

As the Vikings prepare for a challenging stretch, they can take comfort in not having suffered any letdowns during a three-game Dome-stand. With a 36-10 victory over the Chicago Bears , the Vikings moved to 10-1 on the season and continued its domination of the NFC North .

Herrera did not practice all week, and veteran Artis Hicks likely would start in his place if necessary.

Antoine Winfield said he made significant progress in practice this week, but the Vikings' cornerback was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Seattle because of a right foot injury.

Cornerback Antoine Winfield celebrates after intercepting a pass at the MN 23 in the second quarter, as the Vikings defeat the Green Bay Packers 30-23 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis on October 5, 2009 .

Wide receiver Owen Daniels #81 of the Houston Texans makes a reception against safety Madieu Williams #20 of the Minnesota Vikings at Reliant Stadium on August 31, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

Some good news for Seattle before game time. Minnesotaa s top corner, Antoine Winfield, is on the inactive list and will not play, which means Benny Sapp will start in his place.

FBNSeahawks-Vikings Inactives,0204 Winfield out for Vikings, Wilson for Seahawks Eds: APNewsNow.

Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp and the rest of the NFL's defenders are well aware of Calvin Johnson's talents -- even if they're somewhat hidden on the woeful Detroit offense.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, right, may be not be having an All Pro season, but he's still the best in the game, according to Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp.

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MINNEAPOLIS - Jared Allen is no longer the only defensive end in Minnesota that opposing tackles have to worry about.

Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp, a sixth-year NFL veteran, has faced most of the league's best receivers.

Vikings coach Brad Childress said he spoke to the NFL head of officiating immediately after Sunday's game about the controversial roughing-the-passer penalty on defensive end Ray Edwards .

FELDY: Phersy, our favorite NFL club hits its bye week at a crisp 7-1 this week.

JASON : Let's make this quick, Helmet Hair. I'm hitting the road for Lambeau in a few minutes and I don't want to miss the free cheese in the press box.

One man's prediction: Truth be told, selecting a winner in the Vikings' first seven games wasn't all that difficult.