Jimmy Kennedy News

Opening Comments: ML: "As we look forward to the Vikings, it starts with their offense and quarterback, and what a fine year Brett Favre is having.

Israel Idonije News: Israel Idonije has been dealt a $5,000 fine for a facemask penalty on quarterback Donovan McNabb in Week 11, according to Brad Biggs' twitter page.

Already suffering from an ankle injury, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Chicago after he missed Friday because of an illness.

The defensive lineman was in on three tackles in the 24-22 loss to Jacksonville.

Jimmy Kennedy recognizes the irony of his situation. He's playing the best football of his career with a team he never wanted to join.

Despite all Brett Favre has done, Peterson remains extremely productive and the focus of opposing defenses.

Since the Vikings acquired Jared Allen in a trade before last season, fellow defensive end Brian Robison has learned plenty from the NFL's most prolific pass rusher since 2004: How to read keys.

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.

When the 2003 college draft was held, former Penn State defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy was a happy camper as he was the first round pick of the St.

A sprained right foot kept Antoine Winfield out of practice Wednesday, and his Vikings teammates didn't seem overly optimistic the Pro Bowl cornerback will be able to play Sunday at Pittsburgh.

Despite all of his success in the NFL, Brett Favre had never before began a season 5-0. Yet it took him just one season to accomplish that feat with the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy returns to St. Louis on Sunday in a much different situation than when he left as a free agent in 2006.

After a semi-slow start this season Finley broke loose and victimized the Vikings, especially SS Tyrell Johnson.

Jared Allen had 4.5 sacks. That's according to the NFL's official statistics. According to Allen, the stats are wrong.

Somehow it seems fitting that in the game in which Brett Favre established an NFL record for durability, the veteran quarterback came away hurting.

Wide receiver Percy Harvin found himself a key part of the Vikings' offense in his NFL debut on Sunday, catching three passes for 36 yards and a touchdown and also getting two carries for 22 yards in a 34-20 victory at Cleveland.

Veteran Jimmy Kennedy is listed third on the Vikings' depth chart behind starter Pat Williams and Fred Evans at nose tackle.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert CLEVELAND -- Minnesota receiver Bernard Berrian is active and will start Sunday against Cleveland.

But Williams believes there won't be a shortage of talent. "Our unit is strong," Williams said.