Madieu Williams News

The Vikings might be one game behind New Orleans in the race for best record in the NFC, but when it comes to fan balloting for the Pro Bowl, they have a decided advantage over the Saints .

This being Thanksgiving and all, I'm going to refrain from name-calling, insults and other regularly scheduled negativity, including the issuance of thumbs downs, which usually is my favorite part of writing this column.

"Two million dollars?" Winfield asked in disbelief. "Wow. I thought he was nice.

This text is replaced by the Flash movie. Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier sees a different Ray Edwards this season.

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 .

The tough-guy charm of Vikings defensive lineman Jared Allen that plays out in a recently released professional video has won him a long-distance admirer in a fellow NFL player.

The scouting reports leading up to the 2008 draft stated that safety Tyrell Johnson was an excellent tackler in college.

When a team in the National Football League has a bye week, reporters for the local newspaper often spend a little more time studying the police blotter.

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.

Minnesota Vikings starting free safety Madieu Williams hasn't forgotten where he came from.

The Vikings managed to compensate for the absence of Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield against Pittsburgh.

When Mike Tomlin vaulted from the freshly ascended platform of Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator to head coach of the Steelers less than three years ago, Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams was asked if he had any advice for the fellas in black and gold.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Mike Tomlin as head coach, Brad Childress turned his defense over to another member of the Tony Dungy coaching tree.

The former Gophers tight end has already had some memorable moments with the Steelers, and hopes for more.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is doubtful for Sunday's tilt with the Pittsburgh Steelers after sitting out practice this week with a foot injury.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield did not practice today and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield did not practice on Wednesday because of a sprained right foot.

He got into a shoving match with Allen and separated the early frontrunner for NFL Defensive Player of the Year from his helmet.

Jared Allen ran onto the field in the fourth quarter, looked around the Vikings defense and didn't see cornerback Antoine Winfield .

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, left, runs with the ball as Minnesota Vikings safety Madieu Williams, right, defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct.