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Reporter/Columnist | Vikings/NFL

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Mark Craig covers the NFL and the Vikings.

Mark Craig's Northern Intelligence

The Vikings are painfully aware of Brandon Marshall's effect on the present and near future of the Bears. But what Marshall is doing also threatens to rewrite Chicago's receiving history. Marshall is averaging 98.5 yards and 7.6 catches per game. If he maintains this pace, he will break Harlon Hill's 1956 franchise record for receiving yards per game (94.0) and Johnny Morris' 1964 mark for receptions per game (6.6).

Updated: December 08, 2012, - 06:25 PM

Craig: The Ponder quandary

Is he really on the verge of Brees-dom, or is he on the road to Tarvaris-ville? No one really knows.

Updated: December 08, 2012, - 06:23 PM

Ponder can't afford an alarming outing

The Vikings quarterback called last week's stinker in Green Bay a "wake-up call."

Updated: December 08, 2012, - 10:06 AM

Peterson unfazed by unreal statistics

Adrian Peterson believed in himself, but most doubted his bold early-season statements.

Updated: December 07, 2012, - 06:46 AM

Vikings likely need four straight wins, which Allen says is doable

Jared Allen had a good answer prepared when asked if the Vikings can win four in a row to finish 10-6, which is what they most likely have to do to make the playoffs.

Updated: December 06, 2012, - 10:45 PM

Vikings likely need four straight wins, which Allen says is doable

Jared Allen had a good answer prepared when asked if the Vikings can win four in a row to finish 10-6, which is what they most likely have to do to make the playoffs.

Updated: December 06, 2012, - 10:44 PM

Craig: With Vikings' season on line, Dome is object of hope, affection

The Dome's days are numbered, but the home-field advantage it provides might be the only thing that can rescue the season, or at least prolong the suspense beyond Sunday's game against the Bears.

Updated: December 05, 2012, - 12:34 PM

Chart: NFL regular-season home wins since 1982

As the Vikings chase a playoff spot, they'll pin at least some of their hope on two remaining games in the Metrodome, where they are 5-1 this year. A look at how the Vikings and the rest of the NFL historically rank at home:

Updated: December 04, 2012, - 09:27 PM