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Pajama Day Master, former KFAN host Darren "Doogie" Wolfson has a passion for sports, but not a consistent forum in which he's allowed to spew his thoughts.

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

Operating under the philosophy that no one wants to become predictable, especially in the NFL, Brad Childress said the Vikings coaching staff would spend the bye week considering new wrinkles.

Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield, sidelined since for the past month with a fractured right foot, said he hopes to return against Seattle on Nov.

The Vikings thrived during the roughest part of their schedule, going 2-1 against the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers, with the latter two games on the road.

The Vikings won the NFC North last season almost in spite of their special teams play.

The Green Bay Packers figure to give the Minnesota Vikings their first taste of rookie fullback Quinn Johnson on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The big play continued to haunt the Minnesota Vikings' defense last week, as Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed a 40-yard touchdown pass to Mike Wallace and a 45-yard throw to Santonio Holmes.

The film doesn't lie, even when you are the subject. Vikings middle linebacker E.J. Henderson is in a familiar position, leading his defense in tackles.

Of all of Brett Favre's records, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman is most impressed with the ironman streak.

Vikings coach Brad Childress said he has called the "7 double snag fullback flat" play at least a "thousand times," and every time, the tight end cuts the defensive end.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield was not in uniform for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Darius Reynaud News: Reynaud is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Although coach Brad Childress won't tip his hand about whether Antoine Winfield will play Sunday against Pittsburgh, all signs point to the Pro Bowl cornerback being out for at least one game because of a sprained right foot.

Vikings opponents clearly have felt comfortable throwing the ball to their tight ends this season.

Three starters -- offensive tackle Jared Gaither , linebacker Jarret Johnson and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata -- all missed practice.

Share + Oct 18, 2009 11:32 am US/Central MINNEAPOLIS 1 of 1 Percy Harvin #12 of the Minnesota Vikings dives for a touchdown as he is hit Brodney Pool #21 of the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Minnesota Vikings rookie receiver and return man Percy Harvin is listed as questionable for the game Sunday against Baltimore with an injured left shoulder.

Harvin was kept out of Wednesday's practice, standing to the side without his helmet while teammates went through drills.

Brett Favre no longer appears to be interested in putting a timetable on when his career is going to end.