2008 Minnesota Vikings season

2008 Minnesota Vikings season

Infobox NFL_season
team = Minnesota Vikings
year = 2008
record = 2-3
division_place = 3rd NFC North
coach = Brad Childress
stadium = Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
playoffs = TBD
The 2008 Minnesota Vikings season is the franchise's 48th season in the NFL. This is the third season for the team under the direction of head coach Brad Childress. They will look to improve upon their 8-8 record from 2007.

Offseason

Player and Personnel Moves

Releases and Injuries

On February 11, it was announced that defensive end Kenechi Udeze had be diagnosed by doctors with a form of Leukemia. KMSP-TV (Ch. 9) also reported that Udeze is at Fairview Southdale Hospital undergoing tests and that he was at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester the week before. [cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/15534342.html |title= Reports: Vikings' Udeze has leukemia |accessdate=2008-02-12|publisher=StarTribune.com] Udeze is expected to be out for the 2008 season.

On February 20, the team released free safety Dwight Smith after two somewhat controversial seasons with the Vikings in which Smith had several run-ins with the law [ [http://www.startribune.com/sports/15823967.html Vikings release free safety Smith ] ] . He was due to receive $2.5 million and a $500,000 roster bonus this season.

On February 27, the team released backup quarterback Kelly Holcomb. [ [http://sfo.scout.com/a.z?s=69&p=2&c=732639 Scout.com: Vikings Release Holcomb ] ]

On February 29, the team traded wide receiver Troy Williamson to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth round draft pick in the 2008 draft [http://www.twincities.com/ci_8400535] and linebacker Dontarrious Thomas left the team to join the San Francisco 49ers. [ [http://www.nfl.com/teams/sanfrancisco49ers/transactions?transactionWeek=03%2F02%2F2008&team=SF San Francisco 49ers Transactions ] ]

On March 1, the Viking's former defensive tackle Spencer Johnson joined the Buffalo Bills. [ [http://www.nfl.com/teams/buffalobills/transactions?transactionWeek=03%2F02%2F2008&team=BUF Buffalo Bills Transactions ] ]

On March 3, free agent running back Mewelde Moore left the team to join the Pittsburgh Steelers. [ [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_555322.html Steelers sign RB Mewelde Moore to a three-year contract. - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ] ]

On March 7, safety Tank Williams joined the New England Patriots and fullback Tony Richardson joined the New York Jets. [ [http://gnb.scout.com/a.z?s=61&p=2&c=735139 Scout.com: Fullback Richardson Goes To Jets ] ]

ignings and extensions

On February 29, the team signed safety Madieu Williams, formerly of the Cincinnati Bengals and fullback Thomas Tapeh, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles. [ [http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gS4OgGWqjnvsZyCXugTUHL6B3XLwD8V45HR81 The Associated Press: Vikes Woo Berrian, Add Fullback, Safety ] ]

On March 1, the team signed wide receiver Bernard Berrian, formerly of the Chicago Bears. [ [http://www.vikings.com/NewsArticle_BerrianSigns_030108.aspx Vikings : News Article ] ]

On March 4, running back and special teams specialist Maurice Hicks, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, signed a three year contract to join the team. [ [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2008-03-04-1999809113_x.htm Vikings sign ex-49ers RB/KR Maurice Hicks to 3-year contract - USATODAY.com ] ]

On March 14, the team signed linebacker and special-teams standout Derrick Pope, formerly of the Miami Dolphins. [ [http://min.scout.com/2/737508.html Scout.com: Vikings Sign Pope, DE Visiting ] ]

On March 17, the Vikings signed former Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Ellis Wyms, and re-signed wide receiver Robert Ferguson; all to 1 year contracts. [ [http://www.nfl.com/freeagency/story?id=09000d5d807445ab&template=without-video&confirm=true Vikings agree to terms with Ferguson, Wyms and Sartz ] ]

On March 20 and March 21, Houston Texans safety Michael Boulware and former Green Bay Packers career backup defensive tackle Kenderick Allen to one-year contracts. [http://www.twincities.com/ci_8643667]

On March 24, restricted free agent linebacker Heath Farwell was re-resigned to a one-year contract. Also, on the next day, the team signed former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Benny Sapp to a one-year contract. [ [http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/03/25/sports/FBN-Vikings-Moves.php Vikings ink LB Farwell, CB Sapp to one-year deals - International Herald Tribune ] ]

On April 8, former Vikings backup quarterback Gus Frerotte rejoined the team on a one-year contract. [ [http://www.nfl.com/teams/minnesotavikings/transactions?team=MIN Minnesota Vikings Transactions ] ]

On April 23, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen, signed a six-year contract with the Vikings in a trade that gave the Chiefs the Viking's 2008 first-round and both third-round draft picks. The trade may also involve the swapping of 2008 sixth round draft picks with Kansas City. [ [http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d807eb389&template=with-video&confirm=true Chiefs agree to send Allen to Vikings for three draft picks ] ]

On July 22, The Minnesota Vikings signed their fifth-round Pick, C Letroy Guion, and their seventh-round pick WR Jaymar Johnson. [ [http://www.nfl.com/teams/minnesotavikings/transactions?team=MIN Guion and Johnson Signed ] ]


=2008 Draft=

eptember Depth Chart

Offense

Regular season

Division Standings

chedule

*The Vikings ranked 4th in the NFL in strength of schedule this season [ [http://www.theredzone.org/strength.asp 2008 NFL Strength Of Schedule ] ]
*NBC Sunday Night Football games are subject to change with notice during weeks 11-16
*The Vikings are currently at the top of the list in Fantasy Football according to NFL.com

Regular Season Results

Week 1: at Green Bay Packers

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"at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin"
* Game time: 7:00 PM EST
* Game weather: 58°F (Mostly Cloudy)
* Game attendance: 71,004
* Referee: Jeff Triplette
* TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Tony Kornheiser & Michele Tafoya

The Vikings began their 2008 campaign on the road against their NFC North foe, the Green Bay Packers, in the first game of 2008's Monday Night Football doubleheader. After a scoreless first quarter, the Vikings attacked first with kicker Ryan Longwell getting a 37-yard field goal. The Packers responded with QB Aaron Rodgers completing a 1-yard TD pass to FB Korey Hall, along with kicker Mason Crosby getting a 42-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Vikes tried to catch up as Longwell got a 27-yard field goal, but Green Bay replied with CB/PR Will Blackmon returning a punt 76 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Minnesota tried to rally as QB Tarvaris Jackson completed a 23-yard TD pass to WR Sidney Rice (with a failed 2-point conversion), yet the Packers responded with Rodgers getting a 1-yard TD run. The Vikes would reply with RB Adrian Peterson getting a 3-yard TD run, but their final rally ended in an interception.

With the loss, not only did the Vikings begin their season at 0-1, but Head Coach Brad Childress fell to 0-5 against the Packers in his coaching career. In the first half, Minnesota was widely outgained in passing yards 139-6.

Week 2: vs. Indianapolis Colts

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"at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
* Game weather: None (Domed Stadium)
* TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel & Dan Dierdorf
* Game attendance: 63,585
* Referee: Gene Steratore

Hoping to rebound from their divisional road loss to the Packers, the Vikings played their Week 2 home opener against the Indianapolis Colts. In the first half, kicker Ryan Longwell helped Minnesota take the early lead with a 45-yard and a 27-yard field goal in the first quarter, along with a 53-yard field goal in the second quarter. In the third quarter, the Vikes increased its lead with Longwell getting a 46-yard and a 28-yard field goal. However, the Colts responded with RB Joseph Addai getting a 1-yard TD run. In th fourth quarter, Indianapolis continued to gain ground as QB Peyton Manning completed a 32-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne, followed by a 2-point conversion run by RB Dominic Rhodes. Later, the Colts sealed the win with kicker Adam Vinatieri nailing the game-winning 47-yard field goal.

With the loss, the Vikings fell to 0-2.

Week 3: vs. Carolina Panthers

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"at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST
* Game weather: None (Domed Stadium)
* Game attendance: 62,628
* Referee: John Parry
* TV announcers (FOX): Ron Pitts, Tony Boselli, & Charissa Thompson"'

Trying to avoid an 0-3 start, the Vikings stayed at home for a Week 3 duel with the Carolina Panthers. Due to a poor performance, QB Tarvaris Jackson was benched in favor of veteran QB Gus Frerotte.

In the first quarter, Minnesota trailed early as Panthers kicker John Kasay got a 43-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Carolina increased its lead with RB Jonathan Stewart getting a 2-yard TD run. The Vikes would respond with kicker Ryan Longwell getting a 28-yard field goal, along with CB Antoine Winfield returning a fumble 19-yards for a touchdown, the key play in the Viking victory. In the third quarter, the Vikings got the lead as Frerotte completed a 34-yard TD pass to TE Visanthe Shiancoe. In the fourth quarter, Minnesota sealed its victory with Longwell nailing a 32-yard field goal.

With the win, the Vikings improved to 1-2.

Week 4: at Tennessee Titans

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"at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EST
* Game weather: 78°F (Sunny)
* Game attendance: 69,143
* Referee: Peter Morelli
* TV announcers (FOX): Matt Vasgersian, J.C. Pearson, & Nischelle Turner

Coming off their home win over the Panthers, the Vikings flew to LP Field for a Week 4 interconference duel with the Tennessee Titans. In the first quarter, Minnesota trailed early as Titans kicker Rob Bironas got a 20-yard field goal, while RB Chris Johnson got a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Vikes responded with RB Adrian Peterson getting a 28-yard TD run. However, Tennessee responded with Bironas kicking a 32-yard field goal, along with RB LenDale White getting a 1-yard TD run. The Vikings closed out the half with kicker Ryan Longwell getting a 42-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Titans increased their lead with Bironas nailing a 49-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Minnesota tried to rally as Peterson got a 3-yard TD run, but Tennessee pulled away with Johnson's 6-yard TD run.

With the loss, the Vikings fell to 1-3.

Week 5: at New Orleans Saints

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"at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana"
* Game time: 8:30 PM EST
* Game weather: None (Domed Stadium)
* Game attendance: 70,015
* Referee: Ed Hochuli
* TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Tony Kornheiser, Michele Tafoya, & Suzy Kolber

Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Titans, the Vikings flew to the Louisiana Superdome for a Week 5 Monday Night duel with the New Orleans Saints. In the game, QB Gus Frerotte was making his first MNF start since 1997 (when he was with the Washington Redskins).

In the first quarter, the Vikes trailed early as Saints QB Drew Brees completed a 17-yard TD pass to WR Devery Henderson. Minnesota would respond with CB Antoine Winfield returning a blocked field goal 59 yards for a touchdown. New Orleans would answer with kicker Martín Gramática getting a 35-yard field goal, yet the Vikings replied with kicker Ryan Longwell getting a 53-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Vikes took the lead on a trick play as RB Chester Taylor completed a 4-yard TD pass to TE Visanthe Shiancoe, along with Longwell kicking a 33-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Saints began to rally as RB Reggie Bush returned a punt 71 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, New Orleans took the lead with Gramática's 53-yard field goal and Bush's 64-yard punt return for a touchdown. Afterwards, Minnesota answered with Frerotte completing a 33-yard TD pass to WR Bernard Berrian, along with Longwell nailing the game-winning 30-yard field goal.

With the win, the Vikings improved to 2-3.

Antoine Winfield had a big game. In addition to his touchdown off of a blocked field goal, he had 8 tackles and a sack (with a forced fumble recovery).

This was also the first time in NFL history that a game had a combination of a blocked field goal, a TD pass by a non-quarterback, two field goals of 50+ yards, and two punts returned for touchdowns.

Week 6: vs. Detroit Lions

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* Game site: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota
* Game time: 1:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM CDT
* Game weather: None (Domed Stadium)
* Game attendance:
* Referee:
* TV announcers: (FOX): Ron Pitts, Tony Boselli, & Laura Okmin

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