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Mark Craig

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

  • Island of misfit guys
    Bill Polian's eye for overlooked talent keeps the Colts among the league's best teams.
    Nov 17, 2009
  • Mark Craig's Tuesday Morning QB
    One of the most amazing stories in the league this year is unfolding around Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.
    Nov 17, 2009
  • Mark Craig's power rankings

    MARK'S POWER RANKINGS

    Through Monday

    Nov 16, 2009
  • Vikings' Edwards a one-man wrecking crew
    Ray Edwards made himself at home in the Lions backfield, and his fumble recovery set the wheels to victory in motion.
    Nov 16, 2009
  • Pounding fails to make Stafford go away
    The QB kept his poise and even his sense of humor as he was being hit by Vikings and let down by teammates.
    Nov 15, 2009
  • Craig: No boundaries on misfortune
    The Detroit Lions' woes can't even be neatly wrapped up in Bobby Layne's 50-year curse. The losing just continues, and really, does that surprise anyone?
    Nov 15, 2009
  • Adrian Peterson is catching on
    By improving his pass protection and route running, Adrian Peterson has added another dimension to his repertoire -- becoming a pass-catching threat out of the backfield. And the Vikings are reaping the benefits.
    Nov 13, 2009
  • Brady or Manning? It all depends on who you ask
    The NBC "Sunday Night Football" studio analysts were split during a conference call this week on which future Hall of Fame quarterback they prefer among the two who will compete in what should be another classic Colts-Patriots game on Sunday night.
    Nov 13, 2009
  • Craig's List: Week 10 picks
    This just in: The Vikings will beat the visiting Lions on Sunday for the 21st time in 24 meetings since 1998.
    Nov 13, 2009
  • Under-the-radar teams
    Same record as Pittsburgh. Beat the Steelers in Week 3. But they're a touchdown underdog at Heinz Field.
    Nov 12, 2009