Judd Zulgad has been on the NFL beat since the 2003 season, when he began a (gasp) two-year stint covering the Green Bay Packers for the Star Tribune. Zulgad has covered the Vikings since 2005 and is as shocked as anyone that he is again following the daily exploits of Brett Favre.
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DiggWe're back at Winter Park after a restful and enjoyable bye week. The Vikings practice at noon and then we have locker room media access afterward.
One thing we'll be checking on is the status of Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield, who missed the past two games because of a right foot injury. Winfield stayed in town during the bye to get treatment so we'll see how much progress he has made and whether he's able to practice yet.
Otherwise, the Vikings were relatively healthy going into the bye.
While we're waiting for practice, here is where the Vikings rank in a few statistical areas at the halfway point.
Total offense: 11
Rushing offense: 13
Passing offense: 14
Total defense: 18
Rushing defense: 7
Pass defense: 21
- The Vikings rank second in the NFL in red-zone defense, having allowed only eight touchdowns in 23 possessions. They are eighth in red-zone offense with 20 touchdowns in 33 opportunities.
- Brett Favre ranks second in passer rating (106.0), just barely behind Drew Brees at 106.1.
- Adrian Peterson is tied for third in rushing with 784 yards.
- Percy Harvin is fifth in third-down receiving with 15 catches for 180 yards. Harvin is also second in kickoff return average at 30.7.
Check back throughout the day for updates before and after practice.
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| Date/Opponent | Time | W | L | Score |
| Sep 13 - at Cleveland | 12:00 PM | 1 | 0 | 34-20 |
| Sep 20 - at Detroit | 12:00 PM | 2 | 0 | 27-13 |
| Sep 27 - vs. San Francisco | 12:00 PM | 3 | 0 | 27-24 |
| Oct 5 - vs. Green Bay | 7:30 PM | 4 | 0 | 30-23 |
| Oct 11 - at St. Louis | 12:00 PM | 5 | 0 | 38-10 |
| Oct 18 - vs. Baltimore | 12:00 PM | 6 | 0 | 33-31 |
| Oct 25 - at Pittsburgh | 12:00 PM | 6 | 1 | 17-27 |
| Nov 1 - at Green Bay | 3:15 PM | 7 | 1 | 38-26 |
| Open | ||||
| Nov 15 - vs. Detroit | 12:00 PM | 8 | 1 | 27-10 |
| Nov 22 - vs. Seattle | 12:00 PM | 9 | 1 | 35-9 |
| Nov 29 - vs. Chicago | 3:15 PM | |||
| Dec 6 - at Arizona | 3:15 PM | |||
| Dec 13 - vs. Cincinnati | 12:00 PM | |||
| Dec 20 - at Carolina | 7:20 PM | |||
| Dec 28 - at Chicago | 7:30 PM | |||
| Jan 3 - vs. NY Giants | 12:00 PM |
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