Mark Craig
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Craig: Vikings feeling the brunt of opponents' top-picks
The Vikings are seeing firsthand how deep and how talented the first-round draft class was this year.
Updated: October 27, 2012, - 06:34 PM
Mark Craig's three-and-out
• The Bears start a half better than anybody. They've outscored opponents 23-7 in the first quarter and 40-6 in the third.
Updated: October 27, 2012, - 05:47 PM
Mark Craig's northern intelligence
We'll start finding out how smart the Lions were for using a second-round pick on Ryan Broyles just six months after the former Oklahoma receiver tore his anterior cruciate ligament. With No. 2 receiver Nate Burleson out for the season with a broken leg, Broyles steps up as the No. 3 receiver behind Calvin Johnson and Titus Young. Broyles, the NCAA leader in career receptions with 349, had his first three NFL catches for 51 yards after Burleson left in the third quarter of Monday night's game against Chicago.
Updated: October 27, 2012, - 05:46 PM
Vikings' secondary depth gets another test
Chris Cook's broken arm causes a ripple effect, forcing others into new roles. Overcoming his absence last year went poorly.
Updated: October 27, 2012, - 12:01 AM
Big threats no problem, but little guy Martin kept getting away
"These little backs are killing us," said Vikings defensive end Brian Robison, whose frustration grew as the game went on.
Updated: October 26, 2012, - 06:49 AM
Craig: Thursday night turnaround hard on players, visiting teams
Recovery time is short for players when NFL teams play on Thursday night. Even worse for the road team: They usually lose.
Updated: October 25, 2012, - 11:55 AM
Chart: Quick turnaround hurts road teams
Visiting teams have lost all but one Thursday night game this season after teams played on three days' rest:
Updated: October 24, 2012, - 09:04 PM
Vikings defense limiting production of (most) rival stars
The Vikings have stopped opponents' big-play threats in the games they've won. They'll face another on Thursday night.
Updated: October 24, 2012, - 06:58 AM
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