Sources: Offense source of friction
Ed Werder, ESPNThe tension between Vikings quarterback Brett Favre and coach Brad Childress is the result of disagreement over how much influence each should expect to have in running the offense during games, according to multiple team sources.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009
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CAPTION: Oct 25, 2009; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of the game at Heinz...
Photo | December 22, 2009Smith sets up Panthers' win as defense stifles Favre, Vikings
Associated PressSteve Smith caught the go-ahead touchdown pass and his long catch and run set up the clinching score and the Carolina Panthers used a ferocious defense to stifle Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Vikings in a 26-7 victory.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 20, 2009Statement Win For Vikings
Adrian Peterson talks about win over Bengals, Brett Favre and looks ahead to the playoffs
Video | December 14, 2009Peterson scores twice, doesn't fumble in Vikings' win
Associated PressAdrian Peterson ran as if he was angry about his recent struggles, and the Minnesota Vikings rode his resurgence to an important victory.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 13, 2009Countdown Daily Recap: Bengals-Vikings
Alex Loeb and Cris Carter recap the Vikings win over the Bengals, that clinched them a playoff berth
Video | December 13, 2009
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 13: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 13, 2009...
Photo | December 13, 2009Harvin questionable vs. Bengals
ESPN.com news servicesMinnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin missed his third straight practice with migraine headaches and is questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009
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CAPTION: Oct 25, 2009; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of the game at Heinz...
Photo | December 11, 2009Vikings' Harvin sits out again
Associated PressMinnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin has missed practice again because of migraine headaches.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009
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MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 22: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes against the Seattle Seahawks at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on...
Photo | December 10, 2009
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, center, stopped by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby, left, during the first half of an NFL...
Photo | December 10, 2009Henderson cleared to return home
Associated PressInjured Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson is clear to return to Minnesota.
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