Vikings vs. Redskins pre-game articles

**singersp** · 12-20-2007, 06:20 AM

[size=13pt]Jackson expects game to have playoff atmosphere[/size]

By KEVIN SEIFERT, Star Tribune

Last update: December 19, 2007 - 10:51 PM

The Vikings' insistence on taking one game at a time should pay dividends as they prepare for Sunday night's game against Washington. In terms of playoff implications, this one is as big as it gets.....

**PurpleTide** · 12-20-2007, 06:45 AM

I don't know if anybody thanks you Singer, but really man thanks for all the post's of article's you make. Tarvaris is right about this game having a playoff atmosphere, as this is the biggest game of the season so far, and it's going to be intense. The HHH will be rocking and the db's will be raising the roof. Thankfully I have Monday off as I missed work last Monday, but if you listen to the wind me and my Purple friends down here in Austin, Texas will be howlin' for a good ~Skol crushin' of the deadskins.

**singersp** · 12-20-2007, 06:53 AM

[size=13pt]Three sit out; ticket update[/size]

December 19th, 2007 ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ 3:25 PM
by Judd Zulgad
startribune.com

Cornerback Antoine Winfield, receiver Sidney Rice and linebacker Dontarrious Thomas did not practice today. With a short week of practice it seems unlikely the three will play Sunday against Washington. Safety Tank Williams returned on a limited basis.....

**singersp** · 12-20-2007, 07:08 AM

[size=13pt]Quotes From Winter Park[/size]

12/19/2007

vikings.com

Head Coach Brad Childress.......

**singersp** · 12-20-2007, 07:24 AM

[size=13pt]Heart-on-his-sleeve CB Fred Smoot returns to face the Vikings [/size]

By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer
The Associated Press

Thursday, December 20, 2007

ASHBURN, Va.

In front of Fred Smoot's locker on Wednesday was a box of Fred Smoot's Smack Energy Bars. The blue writing on the orange label encourages one and all to "Snack on a Smack!"....

**Marrdro** · 12-20-2007, 11:27 AM

Some very nice reads my friend.

On a side note, you have amazed me with your refrain from all the Smoot bashing this week so far.
;D

**V4L** · 12-20-2007, 11:42 AM

Siney and Toine' Not playing this game!!

Ouch that sucks

They are two big peices of our team

Get well soon guys

**NodakPaul** · 12-20-2007, 12:18 PM

"V4L" wrote:

Siney and Toine' Not playing this game!!

Ouch that sucks

They are two big peices of our team

Get well soon guys

Rice being out hurts more than Winfield.
Winfield is a great CB, but the team has demonstrated that they can step up in his absence.
Rice, on the other hand, is one of the few bright spots on our WR corps.
He will likely be replaced by TWill.
Ouch.

**V4L** · 12-20-2007, 12:20 PM

Yah exactly

Charles Gorden has been playing real solid!!

Only other solid WR for us would be Bobby Wade

I hope they actually do make the game.. Maybe they get upgraded

**happy camper** · 12-20-2007, 12:33 PM

I think the Winfield injury hurts us more. He was a real difference maker in the first half of the Bears game and the Redskins have better receivers than the Bears.