Who knew? No. 4 is my No. 1

It's the last thing she thought she'd hear herself say this NFL season, but it's time for this former critic to acknowledge Brett Favre's performance.

MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 22: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes against the Seattle Seahawks at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on...

Countdown Daily AccuScore Report:CHI-MIN

Jenny Dell tells you the chances Jay Cutler keeps his interception numbers down enough for the Bears to beat the Vikings

Berrian, Peterson limited in practice

Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) and cornerback Antoine Winfield (foot) were listed as limited in practice Wednesday, as was running back Adrian Peterson (ankle).

Bears-Vikings Preview

Bears-Vikings Preview

Mike Sando's MVP Watch

...Favre off the list!" vman112012 wrote. "What has he done so far to warrant any mentioning? Adrian Peterson is the one carrying that offense." The point had some merit and vman112012 was not alone...

Peterson could be on par with Sweetness

...in an argument the other day with my friend -- a diehard Vikings fan -- who says that Adrian Peterson is already a better running back than Walter Payton. Is that not an absolute blasphemy?-- Chuck...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

He's Brett Favre, and you're not

Brett Favre has proved the importance of a good supporting cast.

The Big Rotowski: Best, worst skeds

Christopher Harris updates his ongoing fantasy football rankings with an eye to the best and worst schedules for the fantasy football playoffs (Weeks 14-17)

Scouts Buzz: Stafford growing up fast

Scouts Inc. examines Matthew Stafford's development, the Vikings' dynamic offense and more.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Countdown Daily Recap: Seahawks-Vikings

Alex Loeb and Cris Carter recap the impressive victory by the Vikings over the Seahawks

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) and receiver Visanthe Shiancoe (81) celebrate Peterson's fourth-quarter touchdown against the Chicago Bears...

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) scores a fourth-quarter touchdown against the Chicago Bears, including Danieal Manning (38), during their...

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday...

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) prepares for a hit from Chicago Bears safety Al Afalava (24) during the first quarter...