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No Quit in Minnesota Vikings; Despite 2-10 Record

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The Vikings have every reason to pack it in for the year; yet they have not done so. The not yet ready for primetime players on Minnesota put forth a valiant effort on Sunday against Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos. The matchup actually was beneficial to coach Leslie Frazier’s squad because of the injuries in the secondary that he had incurred. If a pass happy club had come … [Read more...] about No Quit in Minnesota Vikings; Despite 2-10 Record

Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB

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Many fantasy leagues are just a week away from the start of the playoffs and the pressure is starting to build. Injuries to guys like Fred Jackson and Adrian Peterson have owners making last ditch trade attempts or scowering the waiver wire for a decent replacement. Because of Thanksgiving, this edition of my rankings will be simply that: the rankings. Pick the higher rated … [Read more...] about Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB

Who is the Best Running Back in the NFC North?

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Jay Cutler was taking care of business for the Chicago Bears. He will be sidelined during the upcoming week with his broken thumb. His entire season is actually in question due to the "ailment." He has had tremendous help offensively in the backfield thus far from Matt Forte and Marion Barber. Forte, the Tulane product, is in his fourth season and already has accumulated … [Read more...] about Who is the Best Running Back in the NFC North?

Packers Defense is the Surprise in a 45-7 Win Over the Vikings

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            Everyone knew Aaron Rodgers and the offense would have a big game, but it was the Green Bay Packers' defense and special teams who stole the show this Monday Night. Coming into the game, the undefeated Packers (9-0) were allowing 22.4 points per game, but Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings (2-7) came nowhere … [Read more...] about Packers Defense is the Surprise in a 45-7 Win Over the Vikings

How the Vikings Can Stay Competitive with the Packers

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Leslie Frazier and the Minnesota Vikings will play at Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football this week. The Packers are around two touchdown favorites-which is a boatload in the NFL. Fans from Green Bay are unique in the fact that they enjoy their beverages either way. They partake in them to celebrate if the club wins, and they consume them in excess after a loss to drown … [Read more...] about How the Vikings Can Stay Competitive with the Packers

Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB

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We’re nine weeks into the fantasy football season and things are starting to get interesting. With the bye weeks soon evaporating and the fantasy playoffs looming, it’s time to start planning ahead. Check the schedules for your fantasy studs for weeks 14-17. If you have some bad matchups, it could be time to make a trade or find someone on waivers who has better matchups. A … [Read more...] about Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB

Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB

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By just glancing at the list of bye teams below, you can already begin to feel the pain of a number of fantasy owners. Elite quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends are all sitting this week out, and a once lush waiver wire is now as lean as Kyle Orton’s chances of starting again in Denver. But this week is not as bleak as it appears on first glance. Here are … [Read more...] about Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB