Third and one: Vikings
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...But what should the Vikings do? They can't bench him. And as good as backup Chester Taylor is, they really shouldn't limit Peterson's carries during the competitive portions of games. His...
Blog | November 30, 2009A watershed moment for Favre, Vikings
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthMINNEAPOLIS -- As he weighed his future over the summer, Brett Favre heard a number of recruiting pitches from Minnesota players. One came from offens...
Blog | November 29, 2009Flags flying at the Metrodome
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...separate penalties called during Minnesota's most recent possession, including five in a row. One nullified Chester Taylor's 21-yard touchdown run, and ultimately the Vikings settled for Ryan Longwell's 37-yard...
Blog | November 29, 2009Third and one: Vikings
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...t available yet, but unofficially Sanford has nine special-teams tackles in eight games this season. Chester Taylor's 73-yard performance was a reminder that he is fresh and still available for spot...
Blog | November 23, 2009Air and Space: WR support
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...out tight end and running backs, removing important players like Matt Forte, Greg Olsen, Brandon Pettigrew, Chester Taylor and Visanthe Shiancoe from the mix. But on average, receivers have a higher degree of difficulty...
Blog | November 19, 2009Tracing the Bears' defensive decline
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthJerry Lai/US Presswire The Chicago defense has been exploited in recent losses to Cincinnati and Arizona. Posted by ...
Blog | November 10, 2009Air and Space: Talkin' YAC in the NFC North
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...the course of eight games he's still made liberal use of the checkdown pass. Tailbacks Chester Taylor and Adrian Peterson, in fact, have quietly combined for 43 receptions. These figures also demonstrate the...
Blog | November 05, 2009How I See It: NFC North Stock Watch
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...nbsp; Jolly 3. Johnny Jolly, Packers defensive lineman: His inexcusable head-butt of Minnesota tailback Chester Taylor in the first quarter Sunday helped Minnesota to an additional four points. It didn't cost...
Blog | November 03, 2009Third and one: Packers
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...commit penalties that indicate a lack of discipline. Johnny Jolly's head-butt of Minnesota tailback Chester Taylor is a prime example. Finally, and this is less urgent, McCarthy would probably do well to...
Blog | November 02, 2009All Drive for Peterson
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...blog. Here's the second: Green Bay defensive tackle Johnny Jolly's inexcusable head-butt of Chester Taylor on a failed third-down pass. The Vikings were prepared to attempt a field goal before...
Blog | November 01, 2009NFC North weekend mailbag
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert We encourage interaction here at ESPN.com. Sometimes it's a bit one-sided, but I do my best. You spew bile and/o...
Blog | October 31, 2009Silver linings for Vikings in a loss
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthAP Photo/Don Wright Linebacker Keyaron Fox's 82-yard interception return sealed the game for Pittsburgh. Posted by...
Blog | October 25, 2009Rapid Reaction: Steelers 27, Vikings 17
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...Keyaron Fox returned an interception 82 yards for another score. Fox's play came after tailback Chester Taylor let a screen pass sail through his hands, ending the Vikings' bid to either tie or...
Blog | October 25, 2009A (potentially) significant turnaround
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...focus on the running game to settle things down, but thus far tailbacks Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor have combined for 3 yards
Blog | October 25, 2009Final Word: NFC North
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...a pretty good option for doing just that: A steady diet of tailback Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor. Both of Peterson's 100-yard games this season have come against the AFC North, and...
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