Audibles: NFC North Week 16 preview
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...is what December football is all about (sans the Metrodome): Two powerful tailbacks squaring off to determine playoff fate. Will Minnesota's Adrian Peterson keep Atlanta's Michael Turner off the field? Or vice versa...
Blog | December 19, 2008Breaking down Vikings' decision on Jackson
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...what you're going to get from Frerotte -- a comforting thought as the Vikings enter the final playoff push. And let's face it, Jackson has thrown a grand total of 27 passes since replacing...
Blog | December 18, 2008Jackson the starter now, and probably later
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...internally that Jackson will remain the starter for the rest of the season and for any potential playoff game
Blog | December 18, 2008Fixing the Lions
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert So the Lions are two games away from infamy. Exactly 120 minutes of football time separate them from a perfectly...
Blog | December 18, 2008Black and Blue all over: Griffin's improvement
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...the Chicago Tribune thinks the Bears' season can be a success regardless of whether they make the playoffs.Bears defensive end Adewale Ogunleye will visit the Pro Bowl in support of former Bears tailback Thomas...
Blog | December 18, 2008Have at it: Your 2009 starting QBs
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Since about mid-September, the same question has filled the mailbag and swamped our weekly SportsNation chats: Who ...
Blog | December 17, 2008Minnesota's chances for the No. 2 seed
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Punch-drunk with playoff fever, many of you have asked what it would take for Minnesota to secure the No. 2...
Blog | December 16, 2008Chat alert
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...scheduled for Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET over on SportsNation. We can break down NFC North playoff scenarios, discuss the quarterback issues facing Minnesota and Detroit and anything else your heart desires. Chat with...
Blog | December 16, 2008Black and Blue all over: The string in Green Bay
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...right track. After all, these are the players the Packers thought would take them deep into the playoffs this season and were counting on for years to come. I know I wrote yesterday that the...
Blog | December 16, 2008A huge loss in Minnesota
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...idea of their front four creating regular havoc. Monday's news isn't curtains for the Vikings' playoff hopes, but it is as impactful as the loss of a nose tackle can be
Blog | December 15, 2008Bears standing by
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...Kevin Seifert The Chicago Bears are in the midst of an odd gameless stretch during which their playoff hopes could reduce to rubble before they return to the field. The Bears last played Dec. 11...
Blog | December 15, 2008Berrian joins select, unique company
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...NFC North blog. The Vikings are in first place and the leading contender the division's guaranteed playoff spot, hence their skewed post total of late. Stay with me. It'll even out). Anyway, according...
Blog | December 15, 2008Black and Blue all over: Playoff scenarios
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...Kevin Seifert PHOENIX -- With the dust settled Monday morning, we can now take a look at the playoff scenarios for the NFC North's two eligible teams. At 9-5, Minnesota's situation is unchanged...
Blog | December 15, 2008Reaching for the stars
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...one week at a time" quotes and most everyone pointed out they have yet to clinch a playoff spot, let alone the NFC North title. But after dismantling Arizona by three touchdowns in a 35...
Blog | December 14, 2008Rapid Reaction: Vikings 35, Cardinals 14
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...won't take the field until Monday night against Green Bay. (The Packers officially were eliminated from postseason contention on Sunday.) Even after winning their fourth consecutive game, the Vikings have a few questions left...
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