Vikings vs. Detroit, noon today

Vikings vs. Detroit: Winfield in the zone

Antoine Winfield

Antoine Winfield's big plays early in the season have garnered him acclaim that has been missing during his long career. Is he finally headed to a Pro Bowl?

Patrick Reusse, columnist

Berrian might be worth the bucks

Monday night's performance made it seem as if the Vikings made the right move in "overpaying" the wide receiver.

Photo right: Bernard Berrian

Vikings Insider

With Hester on horizon, Kluwe must toe the line

Reggie Bush blows past Chris Kluwe

The punter faced a week of criticism after kicking to Reggie Bush but said there's a trade-off -- giving up field position -- to kicking out of bounds.

Mark Craig, On the NFL

Big Ben just keeps on ticking

Despite leading an injury plagued team, Ben Roethlisberger is having an MVP-type season.

Detroit at Vikings (noon Sunday, FOX)

Can't count anybody out in NFC North

Detroit's Mike Furrey

Even with its 0-4 start, Detroit hasn't given up on the NFC North — which, after all, is not the strongest division in the NFL.

Monday victory is expensive for three players

Antoine Winfield, Chad Greenway and Robert Ferguson had to open up their wallets to the NFL.

Photo right: A costly celebration

Vikings notes

Childress focused on Lions' scheme, not on QB

Brad Childress said he assumes Jon Kitna, and not Dan Orlovsky, will start Sunday.

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SidCast
Each week, Star Tribune's Joel Rippel asks Sid Hartman five questions about sports in Minnesota. No matter the topic, Sid will set you straight.

Columnists

Access Vikings: E.J. Henderson a big loss

Heading into a game with Detroit the discussion focuses on the loss of E.J. Henderson and Bernard Berrian stepping up.

Sid Hartman Interviews Gus Frerotte

Sid Hartman interviews Vikings QB Gus Frerotte about the 30-27 victory over the Saints.

Childress on Vikings win over the Saints

Viking head coach Brad Childress talks about the Vikings 30-27 win over the Saints.

Sid talks with Bryant McKinnie

Sid Hartman talks with Bryant McKinnie, who will return to the field Monday after serving a four-game NFL suspension.

Childress on the Saints

Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress talked about next Monday's game against the New Orleans Saints.

Access Vikings: Clean-up week at Winter Park

Off to a dire start, the Vikings need to use the long week to clean up their act in preparation for New Orleans.

Sid Hartman talks to Gus Frerotte

Gus Frerotte tells Sid Hartman what he expects to face in the upcoming Tennessee Titans game.

Sid Hartman talks to Bobby Wade

Bobby Wade tells Sid Hartman the next game against the Tennesse Titans and their red-hot defense is a must-win.

Childress on the Titans

Vikings head coach Brad Childress discusses his team's preparation for facing the 3-0 Tennessee Titans.

Can Frerotte lead this team?

Judd and Chip discuss the quarterback controversy and what needs to happen in Tennessee.

Sid Hartman talks to Ryan Longwell

Star Tribune sports columnist Sid Hartman talks to Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell.

Sid Hartman talks to Chris Kluwe

Star Tribune sports columnist Sid Hartman talks to Vikings punter Chris Kluwe about the challenges of the game and this season.

Vikings postgame comments

Brad Childress and Gus Frerotte discuss the Vikings' win over the Panthers.

Sid Hartman talks with Robert Ferguson

Sid Hartman talks with Vikings receiver Robert Ferguson about the challenges of the game against Carolina and this season.

Bobby Wade talks about the quarterback change

Vikings receiver Bobby Wade reacts to the news that Tarvaris Jackson won't be the starting quarterback.

Sid Hartman talks with Gus Frerotte

Star Tribune sports columnist Sid Hartman talks to quarterback Gus Frerotte about the benching of Tarvaris Jackson and what it means for the Vikings offense.

Access Vikings: Team off to a bad start

Judd and Chip discuss what may happen at the quarterback position if this team can't turn things around.

Vikings-Colts postgame

Vikings coach Brad Childress and quarterback Tarvaris Jackson reacted after their 18-15 loss to the Colts.

Sid Hartman talks to Aundrae Allison

Sports columnist Sid Hartman talks to Vikings wide receiver Aundrae Allison about the upcoming game against Indianapolis and the loss to the Packers.

Sid Hartman talks to Matt Birk

Star Tribune sports columnist Sid Hartman talks to Vikings center Matt Birk about the upcoming game against Indianapolis and the loss to Green Bay.

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