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Mark Craig

Reporter/Columnist | Vikings/NFL

Phone: 612-673-7011

Email: mcraig@startribune.com

Mark Craig covers the NFL and the Vikings.

Winfield vows to play Saturday

Cornerback's new cast on a broken hand gives him confidence for Packers rematch.

Updated: January 04, 2013, - 06:03 AM

Consistent offensive line a key to Vikings success

Adrian Peterson's 2,000-yard season wouldn't be possible without the help of his offensive line, a retooled, cohesive unit that's hitting its stride.

Updated: January 03, 2013, - 06:30 AM

Harvin's choice is to stay away

Percy Harvin led the NFL in receptions and was an early front-runner for NFL MVP until he suffered a torn ligament in his left ankle on Nov. 4 at Seattle.

Updated: January 03, 2013, - 05:54 AM

Craig: Greenway grows into mastering tackling's lost art

The Vikings LB doesn't draw attention (or fines) for big hits; he just gets 'em down.

Updated: January 01, 2013, - 10:53 PM

Chart: NFL's leading tacklers

The league leaders, according to nfl.com (Vikings team stats credit Greenway with 184):

Updated: January 01, 2013, - 09:50 PM

Frazier jokes about finding 9 yards for Peterson

Adrian Peterson finished the season just 8 yards shy of the NFL single- season rushing record. The Vikings running back had...

Updated: January 01, 2013, - 09:58 AM

Winfield's injury felt by many on Vikings' defense

The Vikings were forced to shuffle their defensive backs when the veteran had to leave the game.

Updated: December 31, 2012, - 11:06 PM

For Walsh, it's business as unusual

His 3-for-3 day with a game-winner seems special, but it's pretty much in keeping with his entire rookie season.

Updated: December 31, 2012, - 07:32 AM

Mark Craig's Five Extra Points

Offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave had his best game in the Vikings' biggest game since he was hired before last season. And defensive end Brian Robison forced a huge fumble despite playing with an ailing shoulder.

Updated: December 31, 2012, - 01:36 AM

Peterson is indescribable, but why not give it a shot?

At a point when all of us thought it was impossible for a running back to lead a rebuilding, one-dimensional throwback team to the brink of the playoffs, along came Adrian Peterson,

Updated: December 30, 2012, - 07:10 AM