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Harvin expected to play Sunday

Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (migraines, ankle) returned to practice Friday and is expected to play Sunday against Chicago. Harvin should be good to go in a difficult matchup against the Bears. Sidney Rice is likely to be active, but will be on a strict snap count. Harvin is coming off one of his strongest [...]

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Vikings Owner almost chose Moss over Childress

Minnesota Vikings Owner Zygi Wilf almost chose to fire Coach Brad Childress and keep WR Randy Moss after Childress decided to waive Moss without consulting Wilf first, according to ESPN’s Ed Werder. This rumor has been floating around for a few days now, so it certainly has some merit. Ultimately, Wilf decided to back Childress, [...]

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Percy Harvin struggles through Vikings’ practice

Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (ankle) went through a limited practice on Friday, although he looked extremely uncomfortable running on his injured ankle. He is questionable to play Sunday against Arizona, but even if he does suit up, he shouldn’t be in fantasy lineups judging from this video of Friday’s practice:

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Sidney Rice returns to limited practice

Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (hip) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Rice reportedly looked pretty good while catching passes, so his return to game action doesn’t appear to be far away. Rice is not expected to play this week, and could be joined on the sidelines by Percy Harvin, who is nursing an [...]

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Titans awarded Randy Moss on waivers

The Tennessee Titans have been awarded WR Randy Moss on waivers from the Minnesota Vikings. Tennessee, 22nd in the waiver order, was the only team to put a claim in on Moss. He will take over the deep-threat role in the Titans’ offense while Kenny Britt (hamstring) is sidelined. Claiming Moss obviously indicates the team [...]

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Sidney Rice close to returning to practice

Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice (hip) could return to limited practice as soon as this week, according to Coach Brad Childress. Rice’s recovery has been lengthy, but he could be a boost to fantasy lineups come playoff time, much like Chargers’ WR Vincent Jackson. Don’t expect Rice to return to game action for a few [...]

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Vikings officially place Moss on waivers

The Minnesota Vikings have officially placed WR Randy Moss on waivers. Moss will be exposed to waivers until 4PM ET on Wednesday, and any team can put in a claim on Moss until then. Teams with the worst 2010 record have the highest waiver priority, with the Patriots having the last position. Teams that have [...]

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Vikings to waive Randy Moss

The Minnesota Vikings will waive WR Randy Moss on Tuesday, according to Coach Brad Childress. Moss’ post-game comments after Sunday’s loss to New England must have been the tipping point for Childress, as it was reportedly his decision to send Moss packing. Several players and some in upper management were apparently against Childress’ decision to [...]

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Favre leaves after taking hit to jaw

Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre left Sunday’s game against New England after taking a hit from Patriots DL Myron Pryor during the fourth quarter. Favre played pretty well in the game before leaving, completing 22-32 passes for 259 yards and one interception that came on a ball Percy Harvin should have caught. The injury is [...]

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Favre returns to limited practice, expected to start Sunday

Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (ankle) returned to a limited practice Friday and is expected to start Sunday against New England. How long he’ll last in the game is anybody’s guess, but Favre will give it a shot against the Patriots Sunday. Look for the Vikings to feature the running game while limiting Favre’s passing [...]

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