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[size=13pt]Vikings: Bum hamstring puts Smith's status in doubt[/size]

By Kevin Seifert, Star Tribune

Last update: October 18, 2007 – 8:23 PM


Vikings safety Dwight Smith has been trying to play for five weeks on a bum hamstring, but it might have caught up to him Thursday....

[size=13pt]National attention[/size]

October 18th, 2007 – 12:51 PM
by Judd Zulgad
startribune.com


The majority of the Vikings’ games this season have been seen by only a small part of the country. That won’t be the case Sunday when the Vikings visit the 5-1 Cowboys....

Not exactly a pre-game article....but, I didn't feel like starting a new thread for this overkilled topic.

[size=12pt]Vikes Pass Defense Still Reeks[/size]
Posted Oct 19th 2007 7:17AM
by JJ Cooper

...Just think about that. After waiting for weeks for the Vikings offense to show any signs of life, the Vikings defense couldn't hold on to a 31-17 lead with just three minutes to play. Not only couldn't they hold onto the lead, but they actually gave it up in only a minute and a half, thankfully they were inept enough that the Vikings had time to rally and kick the game-winning field goal.

It took Chicago only five plays to tie the score. You'll hear criticism of teams playing a prevent defense, but in this case, Minnesota stuck with its base pass defenses, only to find that its defensive backs weren't up to what was a pretty easy job...

[size=12pt]Vikings S Dwight Smith out with hamstring injury for game against Cowboys[/size]
Associated Press
19 Oct. 2007

[size=12pt]Suspended Tank practices with Cowboys[/size]
AP
19 Oct. 2007

[size=13pt]Minnesota Vikings safety Tank Williams expected to start Sunday[/size]

He and Doss replace injured safety Smith

BY DON SEEHOLZER
Pioneer Press
Article Last Updated: 10/19/2007 09:26:44 PM CDT


The Vikings are about to test the old saying that there's safety in numbers......

With starting safety Dwight Smith out of Sunday's game at Dallas, the Vikings hope veterans Tank Williams and Mike Doss can step up against the Cowboys' second-ranked offense.

[size=13pt]Ex-Minnesota Gophers running back Marion Barber is Dallas Cowboys' go-to guy in red zone[/size]

Ex-Gopher is Cowboys' go-to guy in red zone

BY KELSIE SMITH
Pioneer Press
Article Last Updated: 10/20/2007 12:05:34 AM CDT


The run gained only 2 yards, but Marion Barber's third-quarter play last Sunday against New England prompted Patriots coach Bill Belichick to seek out the Dallas Cowboys' No. 2 running back after the game......

[size=13pt]Vikings can expect another air attack in Dallas[/size]

Everyone has picked on Minnesota's secondary, and Tony Romo will be no exception.

By Judd Zulgad, Star Tribune

Last update: October 19, 2007 – 10:06 PM


The look of frustration on Darren Sharper's face made the point better than any words. Nonetheless, Sharper attempted to convey his feelings on being part of the NFL's worst-ranked pass defense.........

[size=13pt]Peterson? Never heard of him[/size]

By Mark Craig, Star Tribune

Last update: October 18, 2007 – 5:45 PM


Meanwhile, in the Pee Wee Confer ... I mean the NFC, the Cowboys will try to become the first 6-1 team. They'll have to stop Adrian Peterson, who I thought was really, really good, only to find out he's actually a combination of Eric Dickerson, Gale Sayers, Earl Campbell, Marshall Faulk, Emmitt Smith, the Road Runner, Stretch Armstrong, the Incredible Hulk and GI Joe with the Kung Fu Grip....