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An unexpected look for Minnesota and Pittsburgh

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...spot below Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, who has led a renaissance in Minnesota's scheme. Tailback Adrian Peterson (624 yards) continues to lead the NFL in rushing, but the Vikings have actually thrown more...

Blog | October 22, 2009

Blogger Debate: Vikings vs. Steelers

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...s is not even the best player on his own offense. That award goes to tailback Adrian Peterson -- the real engine behind the Vikings. Without a doubt Roethlisberger means more to his team. At...

Blog | October 21, 2009

Have at it: Skills vs. Team

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert We stirred up parallel debates in this week's edition of Have at It. We're apt to do that on occasion. Brett F...

Blog | October 16, 2009

NFC North at night

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...be ready for Sunday night's game at Atlanta. The same is probably true for tailback Adrian Peterson (knee) and defensive lineman Israel Idonije (knee). Detroit Lions: Quarterback Matthew Stafford (knee) returned to practice...

Blog | October 14, 2009

Measuring Minnesota's potential

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

AP Photo/Michael Conroy Quarterback Brett Favre and running back Adrian Peterson are leading one of the best Vikings teams in recent memory. Posted by ESPN.com's...

Blog | October 13, 2009

Weekend mailbag

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Your communication flew in from all angles this week -- be it from our fast-moving Facebook page, our ever-growi...

Blog | September 12, 2009

The difference between winning and not losing

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

    AP Photo/Hannah Foslien   The surreal became reality Tuesday when Brett Favre donned the uniform of his arc...

Blog | August 18, 2009

Interconference matchups: NFC North/AFC North

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...use every edge they can find.     Rich Gabrielson/Icon SMI   Minnesota's Adrian Peterson will have a bone to pick with Baltimore's Ray Lewis when they meet on...

Blog | July 14, 2009

Weekend mailbag

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...CHICAGO BEARS 2000: 1 (Linebacker Brian Urlacher) 2001: 0 2002: 2 (Defensive end Alex Brown, tailback Adrian Peterson) 2003: 2 (Cornerback Charles Tillman, linebacker Lance Briggs) 2004: 2 (Defensive tackle Tommie Harris, cornerback Nate...

Blog | July 11, 2009

Around the NFC North: Cutler's 'IFO'

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...Gazette's Tom Pelissero takes a look at the Packers' wide receivers. Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson has cut back on his off-the-field endeavors to focus on becoming a better all...

Blog | May 21, 2009

NFC North draft analysis

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert The 2009 draft began early in the NFC North. The arrival of new Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler raised the stak...

Blog | April 26, 2009

On the Clock: Minnesota Vikings

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...is versatile and you can even play him out of the backfield. You pair him with Adrian Peterson and you have to really big, versatile threats. The Vikings' quarterback situation concerns me and...

Blog | March 25, 2009

Best Match: NFC North

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...can run a West Coast offense and would be dynamic in an offense that includes tailback Adrian Peterson and receiver Bernard Berrian

Blog | March 02, 2009

Houshmandzadeh visits Vikings

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...Houshmandzadeh told ESPN that he would love to play for the Vikings, mainly because of tailback Adrian Peterson. "If I can play with Adrian Peterson, can you imagine what I would do getting...

Blog | February 28, 2009

Scouts Inc.: Breaking down the Rosenfels trade

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...s best defensive lines. Of course, they also have football's best running back in Adrian Peterson. The formula seems simple. Play great defense. Hand the ball to Peterson. Stretch the field occasionally...

Blog | February 27, 2009