Mark Craig
Reporter/Columnist | Vikings/NFL
Phone: 612-673-7011
E-mail: mcraig@startribune.com
Mark Craig covers the NFL and the Vikings.
Recent content from Mark Craig
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Mark Craig: Goodell should own up on StarCaps case
The NFL commissioner is trying to say Kevin and Pat Williams have no right to fight their suspensions; what he should be saying is that the league has made mistakes in the matter and will work with them.
Nov 7, 2009 -
Craig's List: Week 9 picks
Just when you thought it was safe to declare Big D free of drama queens, receiver Roy Williams and his slippery fingers have dropped the ball again. This time figuratively.
Nov 5, 2009 -
Plenty of fresh faces sit at top of division standings
The Vikings and Cardinals are the only division winners from 2008 who have sole possession of first place in their respective divisions heading into Week 9 of the 2009 season.
Nov 5, 2009 -
Worst teams (week 9)
Embarrassing record against one of the easiest early-season schedules in NFL history.
Nov 5, 2009 -
Premium: Quarterbacks lead the way during first half
Brett Favre is certainly an MVP candidate, but he's stuck behind Drew Brees and Peyton Manning.
Nov 5, 2009 -
No gold ... only green for Packers
Their division title hopes O-V-E-R, the Packers have a lot of concerns to sort out.
Nov 3, 2009 -
Mark Craig's NFL power rankings
1. Saints 7-0
Nov 2, 2009 -
Mark Craig's Tuesday Morning QB
Giants fading fast in NFC: Remember when the Giants were 5-0 and had given up only 71 points? Seems like a long time ago, doesn't it? That's because they are 0-3 and have been outscored 112-61 in their past three games against the Saints, Cardinals and Eagles. Philly averaged 8.0 yards per play in Sunday's 40-17 victory. That's right, 8. And that includes a 41-yard touchdown run by a fullback, Leonard Weaver, on the third play from scrimmage.
Nov 2, 2009 -
Mark Craig: Packers players question defensive scheme
After Brett Favre capably outmaneuvered the new 3-4 set, Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy said his defenders need to make plays.
Nov 2, 2009 -
Vikings again make sack battle lopsided
The Vikings added six more sacks of Aaron Rodgers on Sunday, while Brett Favre was again untouched.
Nov 2, 2009
