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November 14, 2005
VIKINGS AND PACKERS TO MEET ON MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
2005 PRESEASON
Date
Aug. 12
Aug. 19
Aug. 26
Sept. 2
Opponent
KANSAS CITY
at N.Y. Jets
SAN DIEGO
at Seattle
Time (CT)
W 27-16
L 21-28
W 19-16
W 23-21
2005 REGULAR SEASON
Sept. 11
Sept. 18
Sept. 25
Oct. 2
Oct. 9
Oct. 16
Oct. 23
Oct. 30
Nov. 6
Nov. 13
Nov. 21
Nov. 27
Dec. 4
Dec. 11
Dec. 18
Dec. 25
Jan. 1
TAMPA BAY
at Cincinnati
NEW ORLEANS
at Atlanta
BYE
at Chicago
GREEN BAY
at Carolina
DETROIT
at N.Y. Giants
at Green Bay
CLEVELAND
at Detroit
ST. LOUIS
PITTSBURGH
at Baltimore
CHICAGO
L 13-24
L 8-37
W 33-16
L 10-30
L 3-28
W 23-20
L 13-38
W 27-14
W 24-21
8:00 p.m.
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
7:30 p.m.
Noon
Practice Schedule
Wednesday, November 16
Player Day Off
Thursday, November 17
11:45 a.m.-Mike Tice and Players Available
st
1:45-3:40 p.m.-Practice (1 30 min. open)
Friday, November 18
11:35 a.m.-Mike Tice and Players Available
st
1:15-3:00 p.m.-Practice (1 30 min. open)
Saturday, November 19
11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.-Practice Open
1:05 p.m.-Mike Tice and Players Available
Sunday, November 20
No access
Monday, November 21
8:00 p.m. (CT) –Game @ Green Bay Packers
Tuesday, November 22
1:35 p.m. (CT) –Mike Tice Press Conference
The Minnesota Vikings (4-5) will travel to face the Green Bay
Packers (2-7) at Lambeau Field at 8:00 p.m. (CT) on Monday,
November 21. The game will be the 43rd Monday Night Football game
in Vikings history. Last week the Vikings defeated the N.Y. Giants 2421 while the Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 33-25. Next week the
Vikings return home to face Cleveland on Sunday (November 27),
while the Packers travel to Philadelphia (November 27).
TELEVISION – The game will be televised by ABC (KSTP-TV, Ch. 5
in the Twin Cities) with an 8:00 p.m. CT kickoff. John Madden and Al
Michaels will call the action with Sam Ryan reporting from the sideline.
RADIO – The game can be heard on KFAN-AM 1130 and KOOL 108FM, which serve as the flagship for the 73-station, six-state Minnesota
Vikings Radio Network. Former Vikings’ tight end Joe Senser, who is
in his second stint with the Vikings, will serve as the color analyst while
Paul Allen will do the play-by-play. Former Vikings’ punter Greg
Coleman reports from the sideline. The pre-game show with Joe
Anderson begins at 7:00 p.m. (CT).
INTERNET – Vikings’ information can be accessed on the world wide
web at Vikings.com, league-wide information is at NFL.com. The
Vikings’ web site continues to be one of the most visited in the NFL.
VIKINGS NEW STADIUM EFFORTS – For more information on
the Vikings’ new stadium efforts and new images of the stadium go to
vikings.com and view the stadium section on the home page.
TICKET INFORMATION – The Vikings currently have a waiting list
for 2006 season tickets. For more information call 612-33-VIKES. The
Vikings have nearly sold out all of the regular season games with single
tickets remaining for select games. Tickets can be purchased at the
Vikings’ ticket office at the Metrodome, any Ticketmaster location, or by
phone at (651) 989-5151.
VIKINGS’ 45TH SEASON – The Vikings celebrate their 45th season
of NFL play in 2005 with a commemorative patch worn on the left chest
of the uniforms and a number of special events. Fans can vote for the
Vikings Greatest Game in an online contest at www.vikings.com.
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VIKINGS-PACKERS CONNECTIONS – Vikings’ S Darren Sharper played for the Packers for 8 seasons
(1997-2004) and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection…Vikings’ coverage coordinator Chuck Knox Jr. coached
on the Packers’ staff during the 2000 season…Packers’ DT Colin Cole was with the Vikings for part of the
2003 season…Vikings’ QB J.T. O’Sullivan played for the Packers in 2004…Vikings’ CB Ralph Brown and
Packers’ RB Ahman Green were teammates at Nebraska…Vikings’ CB Antoine Winfield played at Ohio
State with Packers’ LB Na’il Diggs…Vikings’ DE Darrion Scott was a teammate of Packers’ DE Kenny
Peterson and P B.J. Sander with the Buckeyes…Vikings’ DE Lance Johnstone was a teammate of Packers’
DT Grady Jackson in Oakland…Vikings’ RB Michael Bennett played at Wisconsin with Packers’ T/G Mark
Tauscher and when Packers’ secondary/safeties coach Joe Baker was on the Badgers’ staff…Bennett’s
uncle, Tony, played for the Packers from 1990-93. Bennett is the nephew of former Green Bay 1st-round
choice LB Tony Bennett...Vikings’ QB Shaun Hill was a teammate of Packers’ T Kevin Barry at Hutchinson
(KS) Community College…Vikings’ TE Jermaine Wiggins played with Packers’ C/G Grey Ruegamer and G
Adrian Klemm in New England…Vikings’ QB Brad Johnson was a teammate of Packers’ RB coach Edgar
Bennett at Florida State…Vikings’ T Mike Rosenthal played at Notre Dame with Packers’ RB Tony
Fisher…Vikings’ CB Fred Smoot and Packers’ TE Donald Lee were teammates at Mississippi
State…Vikings’ P Chris Kluwe played at UCLA with Packers’ LB Robert Thomas…Vikings’ LB Rod Davis
and Packers’ C Chris White were teammates at Southern Miss…Vikings’ G Anthony Herrera played on the
line at Tennessee with Packers’ C/G Scott Wells…Packers’ defensive coordinator Jim Bates held the same
position with the Falcons in 1994 when Vikings’ assistant secondary coach Kevin Ross played for
Atlanta…Mike Eayrs, the Packers’ Director of Research and Development, served in the same capacity for the
Vikings for 16 seasons before joining Green Bay’s staff…Vikings’ offensive line coach Steve Loney and
Packers’ QB coach Darrell Bevell served on the Iowa State staff together in ’97…Vikings’ defensive
assistant/quality control coach Jim Panagos played for Packers’ LB coach Mark Duffner at
Maryland…Vikings’ WR Marcus Robinson played for the Bears when Packers’ offensive coordinator Tom
Rossley was on the Bears’ staff…Packers’ TE/assistant offensive line coach Joe Philbin coached the line at
Harvard when Vikings’ C Matt Birk played for the Crimson…Vikings’ secondary coach Chuck Knox Jr.
coached on Philadelphia’s staff in 1998 when Packers’ CB Al Harris played for the Eagles…Vikings’ TE coach
John Tice and Packers’ asst. offensive line/quality control coach James Campen were teammates in New
Orleans…Vikings’ CB Fred Smoot played for the Redskins when Packers’ DT coach Robert Nunn was on
Washington’s staff…Vikings’ LB E.J. Henderson, TE Jeff Dugan, QB Shaun Hill, and C Melvin Fowler
played at Maryland when Packers’ WR coach James Franklin coached on the Terrapins’ staff…Packers’
college scout Lee Gissendaner spent part of the 1996 season on the Vikings’ practice squad.
VIKINGS BIG DAYS VS. THE PACKERS – Corey Chavous had the 1st 2-interception game of his
career at Green Bay (9/7/03)…Michael Bennett had the 2nd 100-yard rushing day of his career when he
posted 104 yards on 25 carries at Green Bay (12/30/01). Bennett has 3 of his 9 career 100-yard rushing
games against Green Bay and 2 of those have come at Lambeau…Lance Johnstone had a sack, 2 tackles,
and a forced fumble at Green Bay (12/30/01). Johnstone has 3.0 career sacks against Brett Favre…Marcus
Robinson had 2 catches for 126 yards and 2 TDs at Green Bay (10/1/00) when he was with Chicago…Brian
Williams picked off a Brett Favre pass at Green Bay (9/7/03) and returned it 77 yards, which tied him for the
10th-longest INT return in team history…Kevin Williams posted 4 tackles and a sack vs. Green Bay
(11/2/03)…Nate Burleson posted career-highs in receptions (11) and yards (141) at Green Bay (11/14/04). In
2004 Burleson scored a TD in all 3 Packers games…Jermaine Wiggins caught 6 passes for 94 yards and a
TD at Green Bay (11/14/04)…Spencer Johnson recorded a career-high 11 tackles vs. Green Bay
(12/24/04)…Koren Robinson had 7 catches for 88 yards at Green Bay (1/4/04) in the Wild Card round of the
playoffs when he was with Seattle…Keith Newman started his 1st career playoff game at Green Bay (1/9/05)
and recorded 7 tackles, a tackle for loss, and a forced fumble…Antoine Winfield was named the NFL
Defensive Player of the Week for the Wild Card game at Green Bay (1/9/05) when he picked off Brett Favre
and posted 13 tackles…Ralph Brown recorded his 1st career playoff INT when he intercepted a Favre pass at
Green Bay (1/9/05)…Paul Edinger kicked a career-long and a franchise-record 56-yard field goal as time
expired vs. Green Bay (10/23/05) to give the Vikings the win…Mewelde Moore had 4 catches for 60 yards and
scored his 1st career TD on a 14-yard reception vs. the Packers (10/23/05)…Darrion Scott notchd his 1st
career sack against Favre in the playoff game in 2004…The Vikings tied a franchise playoff record when the
snared 4 interceptions against the Packers (1/9/05) when Brian Russell, Winfield, Brian Williams and Brown
all had picks.
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HOW THE VIKINGS PERFORM VS. THE PACKERS Brad Johnson 8 games, 228 att., 134 comp, 1,283 yards, 58.8 pct., 9 TD, 7 Int., 43 long, 74.9 rating
Michael Bennett 8 games, 109 att., 563 yards, 5.2 avg., 62 long, 0 TD
Nate Burleson 6 games, 23 rec., 399 yards, 17.3 average, 68t long, 3 TD
Kevin Williams 6 games, 27 tackles, 1.0 sack, 1 TFL, 8 QB hurries, 1 pass defensed
VIKINGS VS. PACKERS SERIES STANDINGS – The Vikings-Packers series is tied 44-44-1,
including 21-23-1 on the road. In the Wild Card playoffs last year the Vikings and Packers met for the 1st
time in post-season play. The Vikings handed Green Bay only the 2nd playoff loss at home in the history of
the Packers franchise. Mike Tice is 13-8 (.619) in games vs. the NFC North and 4-4 against the Packers.
VIKINGS ON MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – This week’s game will be the Vikings lone appearance
on MNF. The Vikings have met the Packers 4 previous times on MNF, going 2-2 in those games. This will
be the 3rd time meeting the Packers at Lambeau on Monday Night, the first coming in 1998 when the
Vikings won 37-24 and the other was a 20-26 OT loss in 2000. Vikings QB Brad Johnson started his 1st
career Monday Night Football game in 1997 vs. Green Bay (12/1/97) and has started 8 total MNF games in
his career, going 4-1 in the last 5. Nate Burleson notched the 2nd-longest punt return in Vikings history in
2004 at Indianapolis on MNF, a 91-yard TD that was the longest punt return in the NFL in 2004. Jermaine
Wiggins became the 3rd player in NFL history to score a TD on MNF for 2 different teams in a season
during the 2000 campaign when he caught TDs for the NY Jets and New England Patriots, his first 2 NFL
TDs.
ROAD HOTELS
Green Bay
November 21
Radisson Paper Valley Hotel (920-733-8000)
Detroit
December 4
Marriott Renaissance Center (313-568-8000)
For credentials for road games please contact Bob Hagan, Tom West, Tom Fanning or Jeff Anderson at
least one week prior to the game. For road hotel arrangements please contact Luther Hippe or Bob Hagan.
All hotel arrangements MUST be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the game.
OFFSEASON ADDITIONS
2005 DRAFT – The Vikings used four picks on defense and three on offense in the 2005 NFL Draft. The
selection of South Carolina wide receiver Troy Williamson with the 7th pick made him the highest-drafted
WR in franchise history, a mark previously held by Gene Washington (8th overall, 1967). With the team’s
second pick in the 1st round, the Vikings selected DE Erasmus James out of Wisconsin. The Vikings had 2
top 20 picks for the first time since 1994. James became the third straight 1st-round defensive lineman that
the team had selected, joining DE Kenechi Udeze (2004) and DT Kevin Williams (2003). Through the early
part of the 2005 season the Vikings have gotten solid contributions from their rookie class with all 5 on the
active roster seeing game action and the top 3 choices all earning starts. Marcus Johnson started the
opener, making him the 1st OG in team history to start on opening day. Williamson has started and hauled
in a 53-yard TD vs. New Orleans for his 1st NFL score. James posted his 1st career sack at Carolina when
he caught Jake Delhomme and started his 1st career game the following week vs. Detroit.
FREE AGENTS/TRADES – In the off-season the Vikings added several players that are making
significant contributions in 2005. In free agency the Vikings added three players that start on defense, DT
Pat Williams (Buffalo), S Darren Sharper (Green Bay), and CB Fred Smoot (Washington). The Vikings
also added WR Travis Taylor (Baltimore), former Vikings’ QB Brad Johnson (Tampa Bay), and K Paul
Edinger (Chicago) in free agency. The team acquired two LBs in trades that have started in Napoleon
Harris (Oakland) and Sam Cowart (N.Y. Jets).
CONSULTING WITH FRIENDS – The Vikings welcomed a pair of former coaches back to the team to
serve as consultants to the coaching staff. Former Vikings’ LB coach and defensive coordinator Foge
Fazio (1995-1999) will assist the Vikings defense while former Vikings’ WR coach Jerry Rhome (1994) will
add his expertise to the offensive side of the ball. Both coaches have history with Head Coach Mike Tice,
with Rhome serving as a Seattle assistant during Tice’s playing days with the Seahawks. Fazio was on the
Vikings’ staff during Tice’s final season playing and early in his coaching career. During his Vikings’ career
Fazio helped John Randle and Ed McDaniel earn Pro Bowl honors while Rhome tutored Cris Carter as he
set a then-NFL record with 122 receptions and started the Pro Bowl. Carter (122) and Jake Reed (85) set a
Vikings’ record for catches by a tandem with 207 in 1994 that still stands as the top team mark.
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WHERE THE VIKINGS RANK IN THE REGULAR SEASON
Where Vikings Rank among the NFC leaders (TOP 10)
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Culpepper, Passing Yards (1,564)
5
Edinger, Scoring (56)
8T
Kluwe, Punting Avg. (46.3)
1
Kluwe, Net Punting Avg. (38.5)
3
Robinson, K., Kickoff Ret. Avg. (26.3)NR
Sharper, Interceptions (5)
3T
Wiggins, Receptions (41)
NR
8
NR
1
1
NR
4T
NR
4T 5 8 7T
10 8T NR NR
1 1 1 2
1 1 1 2
7 6 8 NR
7T NR NR NR
NR NR NR NR
7
NR
2
2
NR
NR
NR
Where Vikings Rank among the NFL leaders (TOP 10)
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8
NR
1
2
10
NR
NR
10 10
NR 10
2 2
2 3
6 2
9T 1
NR 10T
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Kluwe, Punting Avg. (46.3)
1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 2 4
Kluwe, Net Punting Avg. (38.5)
5 1 3 1 1 3 4 4 4 9
Robinson, K., Kickoff Ret. Avg. (26.3)NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 4
Sharper, Interceptions (5)
5T 8T NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 2T
Where Vikings Rank Offensively and Defensively (NFC)
Overall Offense
Rushing Offense
Passing Offense
Points Scored
Overall Defense
Rushing Defense
Passing Defense
Points Allowed
Turnover Ratio
Week 1
13
15
5
12
13
14
10
11T
14T
2
11
15
8
16
15
16
14
15
16
3
7
12
7
10
14
16
13
13
14
4
12
11
8
14
14
16
8
13
15
5
12
13
9
12
14
16
7
12
15
6 7
13 12
13 13
9 8
16 16
12 13
16 16
4 8
13 13
13 13T
8 9
13 13
13 10
9 10
16 14
13 14
16 15
11 11
13 12
13 10T
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
13
13
11
14
14
14
14
12
9T
Where Vikings Rank Offensively and Defensively (NFL)
Overall Offense
Rushing Offense
Passing Offense
Points Scored
Overall Defense
Rushing Defense
Passing Defense
Points Allowed
Turnover Ratio
Week 1
28
31
16
22T
21
25
14
20T
27T
2 3
24 17
30 23
17 12
30 20
30 28
32 30
28 25
31 29
32 28T
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
23 24 24 22 24 24 25
22 26 27 26 27 23 27
12 13 13 11 15 17 20
24 24 29 28 28 25 25
29 30 23 25 27 27 28
32 32 32 30 29 26 26
13 14 8 15 23 23 26
28 27 27 28 28 26 25
31 29T 27T 29T 27T 22T 17T
JOHNSON RETURNS – Brad Johnson made his first Vikings start since 1998 vs. Detroit (11/6).
Johnson threw his 1st career TD pass at the Metrodome vs. Detroit in the opening game of 1996. His 47
touchdown passes as a Viking ranks seventh all-time in the team record books (Randall Cunningham with
48 ranks 6th). Including playoffs Johnson has thrown 153 touchdown passes for 25,758 yards in a career
that began back with a Viking as a 9th-round choice in 1992. Johnson holds a 17-8 mark in his 25
career starts for the Vikings and started his 100th career regular season game vs. Detroit (11/6). He
has a 60-41 regular-season record as a starter. Johnson has led all 3 NFL teams he has played for
to the playoffs and led Tampa Bay to the Super Bowl XXXVII title over Oakland.
NFL TD Passes Since 1996 – Regular Season
1. Brett Favre
284 (153 games)
2. Peyton Manning 230 (120 games)
3. Drew Bledsoe
181 (136 games)
4. Kerry Collins
153 (131 games)
5. Mark Brunell
6. Brad Johnson
150 (125 games)
146 (114 games)
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WILF FAMILY TAKES OWNERSHIP – A new era in Minnesota Vikings football began when an
investment group led by brothers Zygi and Mark Wilf were unanimously approved as the new owners of
the Vikings by their fellow owners in the NFL on May 25, 2005. The Wilfs are the owners of Garden
Homes Development in New Jersey, a nationwide leader in retail and private residential development.
Joining the Wilf brothers in their ownership group are cousin Leonard Wilf, Reggie Fowler, David
Mandelbaum, and Alan Landis. At the New Orleans game (9/25), the Wilfs made a $100,000 donation to
Saints owner Tom Benson, who opened the New Orleans Saints Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Zygi
received a game ball after the Vikings defeated the Giants (the team he had followed since childhood) on
November 13th.
VIKINGS FACTS AND FIGURES
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Brad Johnson
C.J. Mosley
Moe Williams
Brad Johnson
Maryland (4)
SEC
Florida
(9/13/68)
(8/6/83)
9th Vikings season
14th season in the NFL
Dugan, Henderson, Hill, Fowler
13 players on ’05 roster
11 players on ’05 roster
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•
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Oldest Vikings player
Youngest Vikings player
Most seasons as a Viking
Most NFL seasons
College with the most Vikings
Conference with the most Vikings
State (High School Hometown)
with the most Vikings
Largest Viking
Smallest Viking
Vikings w/NFL Europe experience
Former 1st-round draft picks
Bryant McKinnie, T
Paul Edinger, K
3
10
•
Former Pro Bowlers
8
•
Coaches who played in the NFL
8
Stands 6-8 and weighs 335 pounds
Stands 5-8 and weighs 175 pounds
Shaun Hill, Brad Johnson, Marcus Robinson
Michael Bennett, Daunte Culpepper,
Napoleon Harris, Erasmus James,
Bryant McKinnie, Travis Taylor, Kevin
Williams, Troy Williamson, Antoine Winfield,
Koren Robinson
Michael Bennett, Matt Birk, Corey Chavous,
Sam Cowart, Daunte Culpepper,
Brad Johnson, Darren Sharper, Kevin Williams
Mike Tice (14 seasons), Pete Bercich (7)
Wes Chandler (11), Ted Cottrell (2),
Jerry Rhome (7), Kevin Ross (14),
John Tice (10), Rusty Tillman (8)
NFL HEAD COACHES WITH PLAYING EXPERIENCE IN THE LEAGUE – Vikings’ head coach
Mike Tice has the most years played in the NFL by current head coaches. Tice played for the Seattle
Seahawks (1981-88, ‘90-91), the Washington Redskins (1989) and the Minnesota Vikings (1992-93, ’95).
Coach
Mike Tice
Jack Del Rio
Herman Edwards
Jim Haslett
Mike Mularkey
NFL Seasons
14
11
10
9
9
Coach
Marty Schottenheimer
Bill Cowher
Jeff Fisher
Tony Dungy
NFL Seasons
6
5
4
3
EXPERIENCED STAFF – The Vikings’ coaching staff has a wealth of coaching experience, but also a
long history with the NFL as players. Head Coach Mike Tice (14), assistant secondary coach Kevin Ross
(14), WR coach Wes Chandler (11), TE coach John Tice (10), special teams coordinator Rusty Tillman
(8), LB coach Pete Bercich (7), offensive assistant/passing game Jerry Rhome (7) and defensive
coordinator Ted Cottrell (2) give the Vikings 73 years of NFL playing experience on the staff. That number
is the highest of any NFC team and tied for third in the NFL, trailing only Pittsburgh.
NFL Playing Experience on Staffs/NFL
1.
Pittsburgh
77
2.
Minnesota
73
3.
Denver
68
NFL Playing Experience on Staffs/NFC
1.
Minnesota
73
2.
St. Louis
54
3.
New Orleans
53
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ROOKIE RECEIVER REAPING REWARDS – Vikings 1st-round draft pick (7th overall) Troy
Williamson caught a TD pass in consecutive games vs. New Orleans (9/25) and at Atlanta (10/2).
Williamson made his NFL scoring debut with a 53-yard scoring strike from Daunte Culpepper against the
Saints and hauled in a 16-yarder against Atlanta. His 287 receiving yards leads NFC rookies and is 2nd
in the NFL.
Rookie Receiving TDs in Vikings History
1. Randy Moss, 1998
17
2. Sammy White, 1976
10
3. Hal Bedsole, 1964
5
2005 NFL Rookie Receiving Yards
1. Braylon Edwards, Cleveland
294
2. Troy Williamson, Minnesota
287
3. Matt Jones, Jacksonville
285
MINNESOTA VIKINGS CAREER RUSHING LEADERS – The Vikings feature a ground game that
includes 3 of the top 18 all-time leading rushers in team history. The Vikings have used a balanced attack
the past three seasons on their way to top five rankings in NFL total offense each season. The Vikings
ranked #4 in total offense in 2004, #1 in 2003, and #2 in 2002.
Yards
Attempts
1. Robert Smith................6,818........... 1,411
2. Chuck Foreman ...........5,879........... 1,529
3. Bill Brown.....................5,757........... 1,627
4. Ted Brown ...................4,546........... 1,117
5. Dave Osborn................4,320........... 1,172
6. Darrin Nelson...............4,231.............. 981
7. Tommy Mason .............3,252.............. 761
8. Michael Bennett .........2,894.............. 647
9. Terry Allen ...................2,795.............. 641
10. Fran Tarkenton ..........2,548.............. 464
Yards
Attempts
11. Daunte Culpepper ...2,476 ...............454
12. Alfred Anderson.........2,374 ...............626
13. Herschel Walker ........2,264 ...............551
14. Clinton Jones.............2,008 ...............546
15. Oscar Reed ...............1,968 ...............490
16. Rickey Young ............1,744 ...............554
17. Leroy Hoard...............1,689 ...............438
18. Moe Williams............1,535 ...............370
19. Rick Fenney ..............1,508 ...............358
20. Scottie Graham .........1,239 ...............349
BENNETT BYPASSES BROWN – Michael Bennett notched his 9th career 100-yard game vs. Detroit
(11/6) and moved farther up in team history in doing so. Bennett passed Bill Brown to rank 3rd in team
history with his 9 games over the century mark. Vikings career rushing leader Robert Smith sits atop
the list with 29 career 100-yard games and Chuck Foreman ranks 2nd with 17.
DEFENSE DIGS IN – The 2005 Vikings enter the season with five former NFL 1st-round draft choices
and four former Pro Bowlers on defense. The defense will again be under the direction of one of the most
respected defensive coordinators in the game. Ted Cottrell is in his 22nd season of NFL coaching with an
impressive resume behind him. He tutored the NFL’s #1 ranked defense in 1999 and #3 in 2000 while with
the Buffalo Bills and has five players from that team with him, including 2004 priority free agent pickup CB
Antoine Winfield and key 2005 free agent acquisition DT Pat Williams. Along with Winfield, the defense
boasts LB Napoleon Harris, DE Erasmus James, Pro Bowl DT Kevin Williams and DE Kenechi Udeze
as former 1st-round picks. The Vikings also added proven players to their secondary in free agency,
including 2-time Pro Bowl S Darren Sharper and CB Fred Smoot, and linebackers Harris and Sam
Cowart through offseason trades.
LAST WEEK – The Vikings defeated the New York Giants 24-21 on 48-yard field goal by Paul Edinger
with 10 seconds left in the game. Brad Johnson completed 17 of 30 passes for 144 yards. Darren
Sharper had three interceptions and returned one of them 92 yards for TD. It was the third longest
interception return in team history. Koren Robinson returned the opening kickoff of the 2nd half 86 yards
for a touchdown. Mewelde Moore had a 71-yard punt return for a touchdown. This is the first time in
NFL history that a team has scored on an interception, punt and kickoff return in the same game.
Brian Williams had an interception and Antoine Winfield recovered a fumble.
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DYNAMIC DUO – With a secondary that already boasted highly respected CB Antoine Winfield and
former Pro Bowl S Corey Chavous, the Vikings added to their talented defensive backfield by acquiring S
Darren Sharper (Green Bay) and CB Fred Smoot (Washington) in free agency during the offseason. The
combo of Sharper and Smoot ranks second only to Tory James and Deltha O’Neal of Cincinnati for the most
interceptions by a pair of current teammates since 2001. Sharper set a personal high with 3 interceptions
vs. the N.Y. Giants (11/13). The 2nd interception of the game he returned 92 yards for a TD. It was the 3rd
longest return in club history and 2nd longest of his career. The return was the 9th career TD Sharper has
scored (7 INTs, 2 FRs), which ranks 1st in the NFL since he entered the League in 1997. Sharper’s 123
interception return yards vs. the N.Y. Giants set a team record.
Most Interceptions / Current Teammates/ 2001-05
1. Tory James/Deltha O’Neal (Cincinnati)
2. Darren Sharper/Fred Smoot (Minnesota)
3. Patrick Surtain/Greg Wesley (Kansas City)
4. Patrick Surtain/Sammy Knight (Kansas City
50
44
41
39
NFL Interceptions Since 2000
1. Darren Sharper, Min.
36
2. Tony Parrish, San Fran. 28
3. Tory James, Cin.
27
4. Patrick Surtain, K.C.
26
Longest Interception Returns in Vikings History
1. Najee Mustafaa vs. LA Rams (12/15/91)
97t
2. Walker Lee Ashley vs. Chicago (12/19/88) 94t
3. Darren Shaper @ N.Y. Giants 911/13/05) 92t
4. Issiac Holt vs. Detroit (10/9/89)
90t
5. Charlie West @ Chicago (12/19/71)
89
6. Darren Sharper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11/05) 88t
NFL Defensive TDs since 1997
1. Darren Sharper
9 (7 INT, 2 FR)
2T. Dré Bly
7 (5 INT, 2 FR)
2T. Rod Woodson
7 (7 INT)
2T. Aeneas Williams
7 (5 INT, 2 FR)
NFL Career Interception Return TDs
1. Rod Woodson
12
2T. Ken Houston
9
2T. Deion Sanders
9
2T. Aeneas Williams
9
5. Eric Allen
8
6t. Darren Sharper
7
6t. H. Adderley, L. Barney, E. Barnes, O. Smith 7
NFL Interception Leaders - 2005
1. Deltha O’Neal
6 (0 TDs)
2T. Darren Sharper
5 (2 TDs)
2T. Cato June
5 (2 TDs)
2T. Ty Law
5 (0 TDs)
STACKS OF SACKS – Kevin Williams led the team in 2004 with 11.5 sacks and Lance Johnstone tied
his career high with 11.0 sacks. The duo tied with Indianapolis and Atlanta as the only teams to have 2
players with 10+ sacks each, and no duo has more than their 43.0 combined sacks in 2003-04. Johnstone
and Williams were the 1st Vikings’ tandem to post 10+ sacks in consecutive seasons since Chris Doleman
and John Randle in 1992-93. Williams was named 1st-team Associated Press All-Pro and was selected to
the Pro Bowl in 2004. Johnstone’s sack in the opener vs. Tampa Bay moved past former Purple
People Eater Gary Larsen for 10th on the Vikings’ career sack list. Johnstone stands 10th with 38.0.
Johnstone has 67.0 sacks in his 10 NFL seasons. He trails Mark Mullaney for 9th place in Vikings history
with 41.5 sacks.
Top Sacking Tandems – 2003-05
1. Freeney/Mathis (Indianapolis)
2. Williams/Johnstone (Minnesota)
57.0
48.5
Top Sacking Tandems – 2004
1. Freeney/Mathis (Indianapolis)
2. Kerney/Coleman (Atlanta)
3. Williams/Johnstone (Minnesota)
NFL Sacks Since 1998 – Current Players (2005 totals)
94.5 (7.0)
1. Simeon Rice, Tampa Bay
2. Michael Strahan, NY Giants
93.5 (7.0)
3. Jason Taylor, Miami
80.5 (5.0)
4. Kevin Carter, Miami
68.0 (5.0)
5. La’Roi Glover, Dallas
65.0 (3.0)
6. Lance Johnstone, Minnesota
62.5 (4.5)
26.5
24.5
22.5
REGULAR SEASON GAME 10, VS. GREEN BAY PACKERS - Page 8
TRULY SPECIAL TEAMS – The Vikings entered 2005 with a punter and kicker that had never suited up
for the team. Undrafted rookie P Chris Kluwe, obtained off waivers from Seattle following preseason,
notched the best punting performance by a rookie in team history and the 2nd-best single day by a Vikings’ P
in team history with a 54.3 average (minimum 4 punts). Kluwe is 4th in the NFL in punting after 10 weeks
in gross average (46.3) and 9th in the NFL in net average (38.5). Veteran K Paul Edinger made the
move from NFC North rival Chicago to Minnesota as a free agent in the offseason and brought his strong
leg into play quickly. Edinger nailed his 1st FG attempt in Purple when he connected on a 53-yarder vs.
Tampa Bay (9/11). The kick ranks as the longest in Vikings’ opening-day history and is tied for the 3rdlongest in team history. Against Green Bay he set a team record with a 56-yarder to win the game as time
expired. It was the 2nd longest game-winning field goal as time expired in NFL history (longest was Tom
Dempsey’s 63-yarder in 1970). The boot moves Edinger to 14-of-21 from 50+ for his career. Edinger kicked
a 48-yarder with 10 seconds remaining in the game to defeat the Giants 24-21 (11/13). Kluwe was
honored in the week leading into the Atlanta game as the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Month,
the 1st rookie in team history to earn a Player of the Month honors and the 1st Viking to earn Special
Teams Player of the Month honors since Mitch Berger in 2000. Edinger kicked his 7th career gamewinning FG with :10 remaining at NY Giants (11/13) and only his 2nd game-winner on the road. The
Vikings return game tied a team record when Koren Robinson returned a kickoff for a TD and
Mewelde Moore returned a punt for a TD in the same game for the 2nd time in team history, the last
coming at Kansas City in 1999. The returns each ranked as the 8th-longest in team history and were
the 1st return TDs of each players’ NFL careers.
Vikings Best Single-Game Punting Avg. (min. 4)
1. Mitch Berger vs. Cincinnati (11/15/98) 55.8
2. Chris Kluwe vs. Tampa Bay (9/11/05) 54.3
3. Harry Newsome vs. Phoenix (10/13/91) 54.0
Longest FGs in Vikings History
1. Paul Edinger vs. Green Bay (10/23/05)
2. Jan Stenerud vs. Atlanta (9/16/84)
3T. Paul Edinger vs. Tampa Bay (9/11/05)
3T. Gary Anderson vs. Miami (12/21/02)
3T. Gary Anderson vs. Jax. (12/20/98)
3T. Chuck Nelson vs. Tampa Bay (11/30/86)
3T. Jan Stenerud vs. Tampa Bay (11/4/84)
3T. Fred Cox at Green Bay (12/5/65)
56
54
53
53
53
53
53
53
Longest Kickoff Returns in Vikings History
1. Lance Rentzel vs. Baltimore (11/14/65)
101t
2. Eddie Payton vs. Oakland (9/14/81)
99t
3. Clinton Jones vs. NY Giants (11/5/67)
96t
4. Herschel Walker @ Philadelphia (11/19/89)
93t
5. Dave Osborn @ LA Rams (10/3/65)
92
6t. Buster Rhymes vs. Philadelphia (12/22/85)
88
6t. David Palmer @ Baltimore (12/13/98)
88t
8. Koren Robinson @ NY Giants (11/13/05)
86t
9. Moe Williams @ NY Giants (12/26/99)
85t
Longest Punt Returns in Vikings History
1. Charlie West vs. Washington (11/3/68)
2. Nate Burleson @ Indianapolis (11/8/04)
3T. Hugh McElhenny @ Chicago (12/17/61)
3T. Bob Grim vs. NY Giants (11/5/67)
5. Leo Lewis vs. Atlanta (11/22/87)
6. Ed Sharockman vs. LA Rams (10/16/66)
7. David Palmer @ Detroit (11/23/95)
8. Mewelde Moore @ NY Giants (11/13/05)
98t
91t
81t
81
78t
76
74t
71t
GETTIN’ WIGGY WITH IT – Jermaine Wiggins led the team in receptions in 2004 with 71 catches and
is currently leading the team with 41 catches. At this point of the season last year he had 35 catches and is
already at the 2nd-highest single-season mark of his career. Wiggins’ 41 catches is tied for the lead in
NFC TEs and ranks tied for 5th in the NFL among TEs. At Chicago (10/16) he set his regular-season
career high with 10 catches and tied for the 2nd-most receptions by a Vikings TE in team history.
Receptions by Vikings TEs
1. Joe Senser, vs. Green Bay (11/29/81)
2t. Jermaine Wiggins, @ Chi. (10/16/05)
2t. Jim Kleinsasser, @ St. L. (11/30/03)
2t. Joe Senser, vs. NY Jets (12/26/82)
11
10
10
10
Fewest Games to Reach 100 Catches
by a Viking
1. Jermaine Wiggins
20
2. Rickey Young
21
22
3. Randy Moss
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2005 SEASON STATISTICS
ROSTERS
DEPTH CHART
ROSTER MOVES
GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
THE LAST TIME
PARTICIPATION CHART
HOW THE VIKINGS WERE BUILT
VIKINGS 2005 SEASON STATISTICS
WON 4, LOST 5
9/11
L
13-24
9/18
L
8-37
9/25
W
33-16
10/2
L
10-30
10/16
L
3-28
10/23 W
23-20
10/30
L
13-38
11/6
W
27-14
11/13 W
24-21
Tampa Bay
at Cincinnati
New Orleans
at Atlanta
at Chicago
Green Bay
at Carolina
Detroit
at N.Y. Giants
63,939
65,763
63,952
69,552
62,143
64,278
73,502
63,813
78,637
Minn.
Total First Downs............................................... 158
Rushing ........................................................... 39
Passing ........................................................... 99
Penalty ............................................................ 20
3rd Down: Made/Att.................................. 35/112
3rd Down: Pct............................................... 31.3
4th Down: Made/Att........................................ 4/9
4th Down: Pct ............................................... 44.4
Possession Avg. ............................................. 28:33
Total Net Yards................................................ 2554
Avg. Per Game........................................... 283.8
Total Plays..................................................... 540
Avg. Per Play.................................................. 4.7
Net Yards Rushing ............................................ 765
Avg. Per Game............................................. 85.0
Total Rushes ................................................. 203
Net Yards Passing........................................... 1789
Avg. Per Game........................................... 198.8
Sacked/Yards Lost ................................... 40/217
Gross Yards Passing................................... 2006
Att./Completions ..................................... 297/184
Completion Pct. ............................................ 62.0
Had Intercepted............................................... 12
Punts/Average ............................................. 43/46.3
Net Punting Avg................................................ 38.5
Penalties/Yards ............................................ 73/543
Fumbles/Ball Lost ............................................. 14/8
Touchdowns ........................................................ 16
Rushing ............................................................. 3
Passing ............................................................. 9
Returns.............................................................. 4
Score by Periods
1
VIKINGS ....................... 27
Opponents .................... 28
Scoring
Ru
Edinger .................0
Moore ...................1
M. Robinson .........0
Sharper.................0
Taylor....................0
Williamson ............0
Bennett .................0
Burleson ...............0
Culpepper .............1
Fason....................1
K. Robinson .........0
VIKINGS...............3
Opponents.........11
Field Goals
1-19
Edinger ................ 0/0
VIKINGS.............. 0/0
Opponents.......... 0/0
Re
0
1
2
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
9
16
2
38
107
Rt
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
0
20-29
7/7
7/7
3/4
3
34
34
1 pt.
14/14
14/14
25/25
4
55
59
Opp.
182
60
105
17
58/129
45.0
1/5
20.0
31:27
3222
358.0
600
5.4
1145
127.2
272
2077
230.8
16/101
2178
312/185
59.3
12
38/43.4
37.6
87/630
11/6
27
11
16
0
OT
-
T
154
228
2 pt. FG
14/21
1
1/2 14/21
1/2 13/18
S
T
- 56
- 18
- 14
- 12
- 12
- 12
6
6
6
6
6
- 154
- 228
30-39
1/5
1/5
5/5
40-49
4/5
4/5
4/5
Rushing
Att.
Moore........................92
Bennett......................60
Culpepper .................24
B. Johnson ..................5
M. Williams................13
Fason ..........................6
K. Robinson ................1
Burleson......................2
VIKINGS .................203
Opponents .............272
Yds
368
193
147
29
20
10
4
-6
765
1145
Avg
4.0
3.2
6.1
5.8
1.5
1.7
4.0
-3.0
3.8
4.2
Long
28
31
18
14
9
7
4
-2
31
71t
TD
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
11
Receiving
No.
Wiggins .....................41
Taylor ........................30
M. Robinson..............21
Moore........................20
Williamson.................19
Burleson ...................14
Bennett......................13
Kleinsasser ...............11
M. Williams..................8
K. Robinson ................5
Owens.........................2
VIKINGS .................184
Opponents .............185
Yds
348
343
360
212
287
166
67
91
52
62
18
2006
2178
Avg
8.5
11.4
17.1
10.6
15.1
11.9
5.2
8.3
6.5
12.4
9.0
10.9
11.8
Long
21
31
68
29
53t
20
20
13
25
44
12
68
70t
TD
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
9
16
Interceptions
No.
Sharper .......................5
Winfield .......................2
B. Williams ..................1
Newman......................1
Chavous......................1
Offord ..........................1
Smoot..........................1
VIKINGS ...................12
Opponents ...............12
Yds
241
5
26
1
0
0
0
273
196
Avg
48.2
2.5
26.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
22.8
16.3
Long
92t
4
26
1
0
0
0
92t
55
TD
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
Opp. Fum. Rec
No.
Winfield .......................2
Chavous......................1
Newman......................1
Owens.........................1
K. Williams ..................1
VIKINGS .....................6
Opponents .................8
Yds
0
0
0
0
6
6
18
Avg
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
6.0
1.0
2.3
Long
0
0
0
0
6
6
18
TD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Punting
No. Yds
Kluwe ................... 43 1991
VIKINGS .............. 43 1991
Opponents .......... 38 1651
Punt Returns
No.
Howry........................12
Moore..........................9
K. Robinson ................2
Burleson......................1
VIKINGS ...................24
Opponents ...............24
Avg
46.3
46.3
43.4
FC
5
2
0
0
7
9
Net
38.5
38.5
37.6
Yds
78
139
0
4
221
257
Kickoff Returns
No. Yds
K. Robinson ........................ 29 763
Williamson........................... 10 145
Moore.................................. 4
72
Henderson .......................... 1
13
Herrera................................ 1
6
M. Williams.......................... 1
16
VIKINGS ............................. 46 1015
Opponents ......................... 33 710
50+
2/4
2/4
1/4
TB In20
4
9
4
9
0 12
Avg
6.5
15.4
0.0
4.0
9.2
10.7
Avg
26.3
14.5
18.0
13.0
6.0
16.0
22.1
21.5
Long
19
71t
0
4
71t
55
Long
86t
25
27
13
6
16
86t
36
Vikings: (53, 22), ( ), (24 33ru, 28, 48, 34), (43), (52wr, 23, 32bl)
(27, 22, 56), (33wr), (21, 52sh, 40), (40wr, 32bl, 48)
Opponents: (41), (40, 29, 30), (22), (38, 26, 39), ( ), (53wr, 53
42wl, 39), (56sh, 44), (51wr), (35, 48, 28wr)
Passing
Culpepper
Johnson
VIKINGS
Opponents
Att.
216
81
297
312
Cmp.
139
45
184
185
Yards
1564
442
2006
2178
Pct.
64.4
55.6
62.0
59.3
Yd/Att
7.2
5.5
6.8
7.0
TD
6
3
9
16
TD%
2.8
3.7
3.0
5.1
Int.
12
0
12
12
Int%
5.6
0.0
4.0
3.8
Lg
68
45
68
70t
Sack/Lost
31/169
9/48
40/217
16/101
Lg
62
62
60
Rating
72.0
83.5
75.1
81.7
B
0
0
0
TD
0
1
0
0
1
0
TD
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
VIKINGS 2005 SEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
NAME
Antoine Winfield
Corey Chavous
E.J. Henderson
Pat Williams
Sam Cowart
Kevin Williams
Darrion Scott
Fred Smoot
Keith Newman
Darren Sharper
Dontarrious Thomas
Brian Williams
Napoleon Harris
Spencer Johnson
Ralph Brown
Lance Johnstone
Raonall Smith
Rod Davis
Erasmus James
Kenechi Udeze
Ken Irvin
Willie Offord
C.J. Mosley
Dovonte Edwards
Will Hunter
TOTALS
SOLO
49
37
37
36
33
28
25
34
28
27
23
17
11
7
15
9
7
7
5
5
8
3
4
2
1
458
ASST.
6
16
15
14
17
15
18
3
8
7
6
4
7
11
1
4
6
4
4
4
0
3
1
0
0
174
(based on coaches’ film review)
TOTAL SACKS
INT
PD
55
0.0
2
5
53
0.0
1
6
52
0.0
0
1
50
1.5
0
1
50
1.0
0
2
43
1.0
0
6
43
2.0
0
2
37
0.0
1
11
36
2.0
1
1
34
0.0
5
10
29
0.0
0
1
21
1.0
1
1
18
1.0
0
3
18
0.0
0
1
16
0.0
0
4
13
4.5
0
0
13
0.0
0
0
11
0.0
0
0
9
1.0
0
2
9
1.0
0
0
8
0.0
0
0
6
0.0
1
3
5
0.0
0
0
2
0.0
0
0
1
0.0
0
0
632
16.0
12
60
2005 SPECIAL TEAMS
NAME
SOLO ASST. TOTAL FF/FR
Raonall Smith
8
8
16
0/0
Richard Owens
9
3
12
1/1
Heath Farwell
6
4
10
0/0
Antoine Winfield
8
0
8
1/2
Ralph Brown
7
1
8
0/0
Rod Davis
5
2
7
0/0
Brian Williams
4
3
7
0/0
Dovonte Edwards
2
3
5
0/0
Dontarrious Thomas
1
4
5
0/0
Cullen Loeffler
2
2
4
0/0
Moe Williams
2
2
4
0/0
Will Hunter
1
3
4
0/0
Laroni Gallishaw
3
0
3
0/0
Ciatrick Fason
2
1
3
0/0
Willie Offord
2
1
3
0/0
Ken Irvin
1
1
2
0/0
Paul Edinger
1
0
1
0/0
Napoleon Harris
1
0
1
0/0
E.J. Henderson
1
0
1
0/0
Erasmus James
1
0
1
1/0
Chris Kluwe
1
0
1
0/0
Darren Sharper
1
0
1
0/0
Corey Chavous
0
1
1
0/0
Jeff Dugan
0
1
1
0/0
TOTALS
69
40
109
3/3
BK
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TFL
3
4
0
5
2
0
2
0
6
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
26
FF
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
FR
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
QB HURR.
3
6
1
6
1
12
6
0
6
0
0
5
0
3
1
6
1
0
12
3
0
3
1
0
0
76
SACKS
NAME
SACKS
1. Lance Johnstone ......................... 4.5
2t. Keith Newman ............................. 2.0
2t. Darrion Scott ................................ 2.0
3. Pat Williams ................................. 1.5
INTERCEPTIONS
NAME
INTS
1t. Darren Sharper ............................. 5
1t. Antoine Winfield............................ 2
3t. 5 players ....................................... 1
PASSES DEFENSED
NAME
PD
1. Fred Smoot .................................. 11
2. Darren Sharper ............................ 10
3t. Corey Chavous ............................ 6
3t. Kevin Williams .............................. 6
QB HURRIES
NAME
QB HURR.
1t. Erasmus James ........................... 12
1t. Kevin Williams ............................. 12
3t. 5 players ....................................... 6
VIKINGS 2005 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
No.
23
33
81
21
55
50
83
39
1
36
59
35
79
67
28
73
58
56
64
13
25
99
14
72
97
51
40
5
76
46
74
30
96
52
7
49
18
87
75
98
42
57
27
89
54
85
29
93
20
94
19
26
60
Name
Pos.
Bennett, Michael
RB
Brown, Ralph
CB
Burleson, Nate
WR
Chavous, Corey
S
Cowart, Sam
LB
Davis, Rod
LB
Dugan, Jeff
TE
Echemandu, Adimchinobe
RB
Edinger, Paul
K
Edwards, Dovonte
CB
Farwell, Heath
LB
Fason, Ciatrick
RB
Fonoti, Toniu
G
Fowler, Melvin
C
Gallishaw, Laroni
CB
Goldberg, Adam
G
Harris, Napoleon
LB
Henderson, E.J.
LB
Herrera, Anthony
C
Hill, Shaun
QB
Hunter, Will
S
James, Erasmus
DE
Johnson, Brad
QB
Johnson, Marcus
G
Johnson, Spencer
DE
Johnstone, Lance
DE
Kleinsasser, Jim
TE
Kluwe, Chris
P
Liwienski, Chris
G
Loeffler, Cullen
LS
McKinnie, Bryant
T
Moore, Mewelde
RB
Mosley, C.J.
DT
Newman, Keith
LB
O’Sullivan, J.T.
QB
Owens, Richard
TE
Robinson, Koren
WR
Robinson, Marcus
WR
Rosenthal, Mike
T
Scott, Darrion
DE
Sharper, Darren
S
Smith, Raonall
LB
Smoot, Fred
CB
Taylor, Travis
WR
Thomas, Dontarrious
LB
Wiggins, Jermaine
TE
Williams, Brian
CB
Williams, Kevin
DT
Williams, Moe
RB
Williams, Pat
DT
Williamson, Troy
WR
Winfield, Antoine
CB
Withrow, Cory
C
Ht.
5-9
5-10
6-0
6-1
6-2
6-2
6-4
5-10
5-8
6-0
6-0
6-0
6-4
6-3
6-0
6-7
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-3
5-10
6-4
6-5
6-6
6-3
6-4
6-3
6-4
6-5
6-5
6-8
5-11
6-2
6-2
6-2
6-4
6-1
6-3
6-7
6-3
6-2
6-2
5-11
6-1
6-2
6-2
5-11
6-5
6-1
6-3
6-1
5-9
6-2
Wgt.
209
185
192
205
245
239
258
226
175
182
235
207
350
295
190
310
255
245
315
226
190
266
226
321
286
250
272
215
325
241
335
209
314
248
227
273
205
215
318
289
210
241
178
210
241
260
198
311
205
317
203
180
287
Age
27
27
24
29
30
24
24
25
27
23
23
23
23
25
24
24
26
25
25
25
25
23
37
23
23
32
28
23
30
24
25
23
22
28
26
25
25
30
28
24
30
26
26
26
25
29
26
24
31
33
22
28
30
NFL Exp.
5
5
3
8
8
2
2
2
6
R
R
R
4
4
R
2
4
3
2
4
1
R
14
R
2
10
7
R
7
2
4
2
R
7
4
2
5
9
7
2
9
4
5
6
2
6
4
3
10
9
R
7
6
College
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Nevada
Vanderbilt
Florida State
Southern Miss.
Maryland
California
Michigan State
North Carolina State
San Diego State
Florida
Nebraska
Maryland
Murray State
Wyoming
Northwestern
Maryland
Tennessee
Maryland
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Florida State
Mississippi
Auburn
Temple
North Dakota
UCLA
Indiana
Texas
Miami
Tulane
Missouri
North Carolina
UC-Davis
Louisville
North Carolina State
South Carolina
Notre Dame
Ohio State
William & Mary
Washington State
Mississippi State
Florida
Auburn
Georgia
North Carolina State
Oklahoma State
Kentucky
Texas A&M
South Carolina
Ohio State
Washington State
HS Hometown
Milwaukee, WI
LaPuenta, CA
Seattle, WA
Aiken, SC
Jacksonville, FL
Gulfport, MS
Pittsburgh, PA
Hawthorne, CA
Lakeland, FL
Chapel Hill, NC
Corona, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Oceanside, CA
Dix Hills, NY
Lakeland, FL
Edina, MN
Harvey, IL
Aberdeen, MD
Naples, FL
Parsons, KS
Chester, PA
Hollywood, FL
Black Mountain, NC
Coffeeville, MS
Silas, AL
Philadelphia, PA
Carrington, ND
Los Alamitos, CA
Sterling Heights, MI
Ingram, TX
Woodbury, NJ
Baton Rouge, LA
Waynesville, MO
Tampa, FL
Carmichael, CA
Middleburg, FL
South Point, NC
Fort Valley, GA
Mishawaka, IN
Charleston, WV
Richmond, VA
Gig Harbor, WA
Jackson, MS
Jacksonville, FL
Perry, GA
East Boston, MA
High Point, NC
Fordyce, AR
Columbus, GA
Monroe, LA
Aiken, SC
Akron, OH
Spokane, WA
Acquired
GP-GS-DNP-IA
D1 ’01
9-2-0-0
FA '04
9-0-0-0
D3 ’03
6-6-0-3
UFA (Ariz) '02
9-9-0-0
T (NYJ) '05
8-7-0-1
D5 '04
9-1-0-0
D7 '04
1-0-0-8
FA ’05
0-0-0-2
FA ’05
9-0-0-0
FA '05
5-0-0-4
FA '05
4-0-0-0
D4 '05
6-0-0-3
T (SD) '05
0-0-0-4
T (Cle) '05
7-5-2-0
FA ‘05
3-0-0-6
FA '03
9-5-0-0
T (Oak) '05
9-3-0-0
D2 '03
8-7-0-1
FA '04
3-0-0-6
FA '02
0-0-2-7
FA '04
6-0-0-0
D1b '05
8-2-0-1
FA '05
8-2-1-0
D2 '05
9-4-0-0
FA '04
5-2-0-4
FA '01
8-1-0-1
D2 '99
9-9-0-0
W (Sea) ’05
9-0-0-0
FA '99
9-9-0-0
FA '04
9-0-0-0
D1 '02
9-9-0-0
D4b '04
9-5-0-0
D6 '05
5-0-0-4
FA '04
9-6-0-0
FA '05
0-0-0-1
FA '04
9-1-0-0
FA '05
7-1-0-1
UFA (Balt) '04
9-6-0-0
UFA (NYG) '03
9-9-0-0
D3 ‘04
9-8-0-0
FA '05
7-7-0-2
D2 '02
9-3-0-0
UFA (Wash) '05
8-8-0-1
UFA (Bal) ’05
9-7-0-0
D2 '04
7-2-0-2
UFA (Car) '04
9-4-0-0
D4a '02
7-2-0-2
D1 '03
9-9-0-0
UFA (Balt) '02
6-1-0-3
UFA (Buf) '05
9-9-0-0
D1a ’05
9-3-0-0
UFA (Buf) '04
9-9-0-0
FA ’99
9-4-0-0
PRACTICE SQUAD
86
Angulo, Richard
71
Bubin, Sean
48
Dozier, Ukee
15
Jones, Chris
12
Kight, Kelvin
91
Patterson, Elton
90
Taylor, Eric
63
Wilson, Mark
TE
T
CB
WR
WR
DE
DE
T
6-8
6-6
6-1
6-3
6-0
6-3
6-2
6-6
270
305
190
203
213
276
305
318
25
24
23
22
23
24
23
25
3
1
R
R
1
3
1
2
W. New Mexico
Illinois
Minnesota
Jackson State
Florida
Central Florida
Memphis
California
Albuquerque, NM
Rantoul, IL
Bradenton, FL
Macon, MS
Lithonia, GA
Tallahassee, FL
Winchester, TN
McArthur, CA
W (StL) ’03
FA '05
FA '05
FA '05
FA '05
FA ‘05
FA ‘05
FA '05
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
INJURED RESERVE
78
Birk, Matt
45
Cottrell, T.J.
11
Culpepper, Daunte
37
Fox, Dustin
24
Offord, Willie
95
Udeze, Kenechi
C
TE
QB
S
S
DE
6-4
6-5
6-4
5-11
6-1
6-3
309
245
264
190
216
281
29
23
28
23
26
22
8
1
7
R
4
2
Harvard
Buffalo State
Central Florida
Ohio State
South Carolina
USC
St. Paul, MN
Buffalo, NY
Ocala, FL
Canton, OH
Palatka, FL
Los Angeles, CA
D6 ’98
FA ’05
D1a '99
D3 '05
D3 '02
D1 '04
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
7-7-0-0
0-0-0-0
3-1-0-0
3-2-0-1
RESERVE/SUSPENDED
32
Smith, Onterrio
RB
5-10
214
24
3
Oregon
Sacramento, CA
D4 '03
0-0-0-0
6-5
210
23
1
Minnesota
Chino, CA
FA ’04
0-0-0-0
RESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL INJURY
9
Hosack, Aaron
WR
Head Coach: Mike Tice
Assistants: Steve Loney (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line), Ted Cottrell (Defensive Coordinator/Asst. Head Coach), Brian Baker (Defensive Line), Pete Bercich
(Linebackers), Wes Chandler (Wide Receivers), Dean Dalton (Running Backs), Mark Ellis (Asst. Strength and Conditioning), Foge Fazio (Defensive Consultant), Randy
Hanson (Offensive Asst./Asst. Quarterbacks), Chuck Knox, Jr. (Coverage Coordinator), Rich Olson (Quarterbacks), Jim Panagos (Asst. Defensive Line/Asst. Special
Teams), Jerry Rhome (Offensive Assistant/Passing Game), Kevin Ross (Assistant Secondary), Kurtis Shultz (Strength and Conditioning), John Tice (Tight Ends/Asst.
Offensive Line), Rusty Tillman (Special Teams)
VIKINGS 2005 NUMERICAL ROSTER
No.
1
5
7
13
14
18
19
20
21
23
25
26
27
28
29
30
33
35
36
39
40
42
46
49
50
51
52
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
64
67
72
73
74
75
76
79
81
83
85
87
89
93
94
96
97
98
99
Name
Pos.
Edinger, Paul
K
Kluwe, Chris
P
O’Sullivan, J.T.
QB
Hill, Shaun
QB
Johnson, Brad
QB
Robinson, Koren
WR
Williamson, Troy
WR
Williams, Moe
RB
Chavous, Corey
S
Bennett, Michael
RB
Hunter, Will
S
Winfield, Antoine
CB
Smoot, Fred
CB
Gallishaw, Laroni
CB
Williams, Brian
CB
Moore, Mewelde
RB
Brown, Ralph
CB
Fason, Ciatrick
RB
Edwards, Dovonte
CB
Echemandu, Adimchinobe
RB
Kleinsasser, Jim
TE
Sharper, Darren
S
Loeffler, Cullen
LS
Owens, Richard
TE
Davis, Rod
LB
Johnstone, Lance
DE
Newman, Keith
LB
Thomas, Dontarrious
LB
Cowart, Sam
LB
Henderson, E.J.
LB
Smith, Raonall
LB
Harris, Napoleon
LB
Farwell, Heath
LB
Withrow, Cory
C
Herrera, Anthony
C
Fowler, Melvin
C
Johnson, Marcus
G
Goldberg, Adam
G
McKinnie, Bryant
T
Rosenthal, Mike
T
Liwienski, Chris
G
Fonoti, Toniu
G
Burleson, Nate
WR
Dugan, Jeff
TE
Wiggins, Jermaine
TE
Robinson, Marcus
WR
Taylor, Travis
WR
Williams, Kevin
DT
Williams, Pat
DT
Mosley, C.J.
DT
Johnson, Spencer
DE
Scott, Darrion
DE
James, Erasmus
DE
Ht.
5-8
6-4
6-2
6-3
6-5
6-1
6-1
6-1
6-1
5-9
5-10
5-9
5-11
6-0
5-11
5-11
5-10
6-0
6-0
5-10
6-3
6-2
6-5
6-4
6-2
6-4
6-2
6-2
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-2
6-0
6-2
6-2
6-3
6-6
6-7
6-8
6-7
6-5
6-4
6-0
6-4
6-2
6-3
6-1
6-5
6-3
6-2
6-3
6-3
6-4
Wgt.
175
215
227
226
226
205
203
205
205
209
190
180
178
190
198
209
185
207
182
226
272
210
241
273
239
250
248
241
245
245
241
255
235
287
315
295
321
310
335
318
325
350
192
258
260
215
210
311
317
314
286
289
266
Birthdate
1/17/78
12/24/81
8/25/79
1/9/80
9/13/68
3/19/80
4/30/83
7/26/74
1/5/76
8/13/78
3/24/79
6/24/77
4/17/79
4/4/81
7/2/79
7/24/82
9/16/78
10/29/82
10/17/82
11/21/80
1/31/77
11/3/75
1/27/81
11/4/80
4/2/81
6/11/73
1/19/77
9/2/80
2/26/75
8/3/80
10/22/78
2/25/79
12/31/81
4/5/75
6/14/80
3/31/79
12/1/81
8/12/80
9/23/79
6/10/77
8/2/75
11/26/81
8/19/81
4/8/81
1/18/75
2/27/75
3/30/78
8/16/80
10/24/72
8/6/83
12/12/81
10/25/81
11/4/82
NFL Exp.
6
R
4
4
14
5
R
10
8
5
1
7
5
R
4
2
5
R
R
2
7
9
2
2
2
10
7
2
8
3
4
4
R
6
2
4
R
2
4
7
7
4
3
2
6
9
6
3
9
R
2
2
R
College
Michigan State
UCLA
UC-Davis
Maryland
Florida State
North Carolina State
South Carolina
Kentucky
Vanderbilt
Wisconsin
Syracuse
Ohio State
Mississippi State
Murray State
North Carolina State
Tulane
Nebraska
Florida
North Carolina State
California
North Dakota
William & Mary
Texas
Louisville
Southern Miss.
Temple
North Carolina
Auburn
Florida State
Maryland
Washington State
Northwestern
San Diego State
Washington State
Tennessee
Maryland
Mississippi
Wyoming
Miami
Notre Dame
Indiana
Nebraska
Nevada
Maryland
Georgia
South Carolina
Florida
Oklahoma State
Texas A&M
Missouri
Auburn
Ohio State
Wisconsin
HS Hometown
Lakeland, FL
Los Alamitos, CA
Carmichael, CA
Parsons, KS
Black Mountain, NC
South Point, NC
Aiken, SC
Columbus, GA
Aiken, SC
Milwaukee, WI
Chester, PA
Akron, OH
Jackson, MS
Lakeland, FL
High Point, NC
Baton Rouge, LA
LaPuenta, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Chapel Hill, NC
Hawthorne, CA
Carrington, ND
Richmond, VA
Ingram, TX
Middleburg, FL
Gulfport, MS
Philadelphia, PA
Tampa, FL
Perry, GA
Jacksonville, FL
Aberdeen, MD
Gig Harbor, WA
Harvey, IL
Corona, CA
Spokane, WA
Naples, FL
Dix Hills, NY
Coffeeville, MS
Edina, MN
Woodbury, NJ
Mishawaka, IN
Sterling Heights, MI
Oceanside, CA
Seattle, WA
Pittsburgh, PA
East Boston, MA
Fort Valley, GA
Jacksonville, FL
Fordyce, AR
Monroe, LA
Waynesville, MO
Silas, AL
Charleston, WV
Hollywood, FL
Acquired
GP-GS-DNP-IA
FA ’05
9-0-0-0
W (Sea) ’05
9-0-0-0
FA ’05
0-0-0-1
FA '02
0-0-2-7
FA '05
8-2-1-0
FA ’05
7-1-0-1
D1a ’05
9-3-0-0
UFA (Balt) '02
6-1-0-3
UFA (Ariz) '02
9-9-0-0
D1 ’01
9-2-0-0
FA '04
6-0-0-0
UFA (Buf) '04
9-9-0-0
UFA (Wash) '05
8-8-0-1
FA ‘05
3-0-0-6
D4a '02
7-2-0-2
D4b '04
9-5-0-0
FA '04
9-0-0-0
D4 '05
6-0-0-3
FA '05
5-0-0-4
FA '05
0-0-0-2
D2 '99
9-9-0-0
FA '05
7-7-0-2
FA '04
9-0-0-0
FA '04
9-1-0-0
D5 '04
9-1-0-0
FA '01
8-1-0-1
FA ’04
9-6-0-0
D2 ’04
7-2-0-2
T (NYJ) '05
8-7-0-1
D2 '03
8-7-0-1
D2 '02
9-3-0-0
T (Oak) '05
9-3-0-0
FA '05
4-0-0-0
FA ’99
9-4-0-0
FA '04
3-0-0-6
T (Cle) '05
7-5-2-0
D2 '05
9-4-0-0
FA '03
9-5-0-0
D1 '02
9-9-0-0
UFA (NYG) '03
9-9-0-0
FA '99
9-9-0-0
T (SD) '05
0-0-0-4
D3 ’03
6-6-0-3
D7 '04
1-0-0-8
UFA (Car) '04
9-4-0-0
UFA (Balt) '04
9-6-0-0
UFA (Bal) ’05
9-7-0-0
D1 '03
9-9-0-0
UFA (Buf) '05
9-9-0-0
D6 '05
5-0-0-4
FA '04
5-2-0-4
D3 ’04
9-8-0-0
D1b '05
8-2-0-1
PRACTICE SQUAD
12
Kight, Kelvin
15
Jones, Chris
48
Dozier, Ukee
63
Wilson, Mark
71
Bubin, Sean
86
Angulo, Richard
90
Taylor, Eric
91
Patterson, Elton
WR
WR
CB
T
T
TE
DE
DE
6-0
6-3
6-1
6-6
6-6
6-8
6-2
6-2
213
203
190
318
305
270
305
276
7/2/82
7/17/82
3/10/82
11/11/80
1/26/81
8/13/80
12/14/81
6/3/81
1
R
R
2
1
3
1
3
Florida
Jackson State
Minnesota
California
Illinois
W. New Mexico
Memphis
Central Florida
Lithonia, GA
Macon, MS
Bradenton, FL
McArthur, CA
Rantoul, IL
Albuquerque, NM
Winchester, TN
Tallahassee, FL
FA '05
FA '05
FA '05
FA '05
FA '05
W (StL) ’03
FA ’05
FA ’05
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
INJURED RESERVE
11
Culpepper, Daunte
24
Offord, Willie
37
Fox, Dustin
45
Cottrell, T.J.
78
Birk, Matt
95
Udeze, Kenechi
QB
S
S
TE
C
DE
6-4
6-1
5-11
6-5
6-4
6-3
264
216
190
245
309
281
1/28/77
12/22/78
10/8/82
5/3/82
7/23/76
3/5/83
7
4
R
1
8
2
Central Florida
South Carolina
Ohio State
Buffalo State
Harvard
USC
Ocala, FL
Palatka, FL
Canton, OH
Buffalo, NY
St. Paul, MN
Los Angeles, CA
D1a '99
D3 '02
D3 '05
FA ’05
D6 ’98
D1 '04
7-7-0-0
3-1-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
0-0-0-0
3-2-0-1
RESERVE/SUSPENDED
32
Smith, Onterrio
RB
5-10
214
12/8/80
3
Oregon
Sacramento, CA
D4 '03
0-0-0-0
6-5
210
11/28/81
1
Minnesota
Chino, CA
FA '04
0-0-0-0
RESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL INJURY
9
Hosack, Aaron
WR
Head Coach: Mike Tice
Assistants: Steve Loney (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line), Ted Cottrell (Defensive Coordinator/Asst. Head Coach), Brian Baker (Defensive Line), Pete Bercich
(Linebackers), Wes Chandler (Wide Receivers), Dean Dalton (Running Backs), Mark Ellis (Asst. Strength and Conditioning), Foge Fazio (Defensive Consultant), Randy
Hanson (Offensive Asst./Asst. Quarterbacks), Chuck Knox, Jr. (Coverage Coordinator), Rich Olson (Quarterbacks), Jim Panagos (Asst. Defensive Line/Asst. Special
Teams), Jerry Rhome (Offensive Assistant/Passing Game), Kevin Ross (Assistant Secondary), Kurtis Shultz (Strength and Conditioning), John Tice (Tight Ends/Asst.
Offensive Line), Rusty Tillman (Special Teams)
VIKINGS 2005 ROSTER BY POSITION
No.
Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wgt. Birthdate NFL Exp.
QUARTERBACKS (3) : RICH OLSON/RANDY HANSON
13
Hill, Shaun
QB
6-3
226
1/9/80
4
14
Johnson, Brad
QB
6-5
226 9/13/68
14
7
O’Sullivan, J.T.
QB
6-2
227 8/25/79
4
RUNNING BACKS (5) : DEAN DALTON
23
Bennett, Michael
RB
5-9
209 8/13/78
5
35
Echemandu, A.
RB
5-10 226 11/21/80
2
35
Fason, Ciatrick
RB
6-0
207 10/29/82
R
30
Moore, Mewelde
RB
5-11 209 7/24/82
2
20
Williams, Moe
RB
6-1
205 7/26/74
10
WIDE RECEIVERS (5) : WES CHANDLER
81
Burleson, Nate
WR
6-0
192 8/19/81
3
18
Robinson, Koren
WR
6-1
205 3/19/80
5
87
Robinson, Marcus WR
6-3
215 2/27/75
9
89
Taylor, Travis
WR
6-1
210 3/30/78
6
19
Williamson, Troy
WR
6-1
203 4/30/83
R
TIGHT ENDS (4) : JOHN TICE
83
Dugan, Jeff
TE
6-4
258
4/8/81
2
40
Kleinsasser, Jim
TE
6-3
272 1/31/77
7
49
Owens, Richard
TE
6-4
273 11/4/80
2
85
Wiggins, Jermaine
TE
6-2
260 1/18/75
6
OFFENSIVE LINE (9) : STEVE LONEY/JOHN TICE
67
Fowler, Melvin
C
6-3
295 3/31/79
4
64
Herrera, Anthony
C
6-2
315 6/14/80
2
79
Fonoti, Toniu
G
6-4
350 11/26/81
4
73
Goldberg, Adam
G
6-7
310 8/12/80
2
72
Johnson, Marcus
G
6-6
321 12/1/81
R
76
Liwienski, Chris
G
6-5
325
8/2/75
7
74
McKinnie, Bryant
T
6-8
335 9/23/79
4
75
Rosenthal, Mike
T
6-7
318 6/10/77
7
DEFENSIVE LINE (7) : BRIAN BAKER/JIM PANAGOS
99
James, Erasmus
DE
6-4
266 11/4/82
R
97
Johnson, Spencer
DE
6-3
286 12/12/81
2
51
Johnstone, Lance
DE
6-4
250 6/11/73
10
98
Scott, Darrion
DE
6-3
289 10/25/81
2
96
Mosley, C.J.
DT
6-2
314
8/6/83
R
93
Williams, Kevin
DT
6-5
311 8/16/80
3
94
Williams, Pat
DT
6-3
317 10/24/72
9
LINEBACKERS (8) : PETE BERCICH
55
Cowart, Sam
LB
6-2
245 2/26/75
8
50
Davis, Rod
LB
6-2
239
4/2/81
2
59
Farwell, Heath
LB
6-0
235 12/31/81
R
58
Harris, Napoleon
LB
6-2
255 2/25/79
4
56
Henderson, E.J.
LB
6-1
245
8/3/80
3
52
Newman, Keith
LB
6-2
248 1/19/77
7
57
Smith, Raonall
LB
6-2
241 10/22/78
4
54
Thomas, Dontarrious LB
6-2
241
9/2/80
2
DEFENSIVE BACKS (9) : CHUCK KNOX, JR. /KEVIN ROSS
33
Brown, Ralph
CB
5-10 185 9/16/78
5
36
Edwards, Dovonte
CB
6-0
182 10/17/82
R
28
Gallishaw, Laroni
CB
6-0
190
4/4/81
R
27
Smoot, Fred
CB
5-11 178 4/17/79
5
29
Williams, Brian
CB
5-11 198
7/2/79
4
26
Winfield, Antoine
CB
5-9
180 6/24/77
7
21
Chavous, Corey
S
6-1
205
1/5/76
8
25
Hunter, Will
S
5-10 190 3/24/79
1
42
Sharper, Darren
S
6-2
210 11/3/75
9
SPECIAL TEAMS (3) : RUSTY TILLMAN/JIM PANAGOS
1
Edinger, Paul
K
5-8
175 1/17/78
6
5
Kluwe, Chris
P
6-4
215 12/24/81
R
46
Loeffler, Cullen
LS
6-5
241 1/27/81
2
College
HS Hometown
Acquired GP-GS-DNP-IA
Maryland
Florida State
UC-Davis
Parsons, KS
FA '02
Black Mountain, NC FA '05
Carmichael, CA
FA '05
0-0-2-7
8-2-1-0
0-0-0-1
Wisconsin
California
Florida
Tulane
Kentucky
Milwaukee, WI
Hawthorne, CA
Jacksonville, FL
Baton Rouge, LA
Columbus, GA
D1 ’01
FA '05
D4 '05
D4b '04
UFA (Balt) '02
9-2-0-0
0-0-0-2
6-0-0-3
9-5-0-0
6-1-0-3
Nevada
North Carolina St.
South Carolina
Florida
South Carolina
Seattle, WA
South Point, NC
Fort Valley, GA
Jacksonville, FL
Aiken, SC
D3 ’03
FA '05
UFA (Balt) '04
UFA (Bal) ’05
D1a ’05
6-6-0-3
7-1-0-1
9-6-0-0
9-7-0-0
9-3-0-0
Maryland
North Dakota
Louisville
Georgia
Pittsburgh, PA
Carrington, ND
Middleburg, FL
East Boston, MA
D7 '04
D2 '99
FA '04
UFA (Car) '04
1-0-0-8
9-9-0-0
9-1-0-0
9-4-0-0
Maryland
Tennessee
Nebraska
Wyoming
Mississippi
Indiana
Miami
Notre Dame
Dix Hills, NY
Naples, FL
Oceanside, CA
Edina, MN
Coffeeville, MS
Sterling Heights, MI
Woodbury, NJ
Mishawaka, IN
T (Cle) '05
FA '04
T (SD) '05
FA '03
D2 '05
FA '99
D1 '02
UFA (NYG) '03
7-5-2-0
3-0-0-6
0-0-0-4
9-5-0-0
9-4-0-0
9-9-0-0
9-9-0-0
9-9-0-0
Wisconsin
Auburn
Temple
Ohio State
Missouri
Oklahoma St.
Texas A&M
Hollywood, FL
Silas, AL
Philadelphia, PA
Charleston, WV
Waynesville, MO
Fordyce, AR
Monroe, LA
D1b '05
FA '04
FA '01
D3 ’04
D6 '05
D1 '03
UFA (Buf) '05
8-2-0-1
5-2-0-4
8-1-0-1
9-8-0-0
5-0-0-4
9-9-0-0
9-9-0-0
Florida State
Southern Miss.
San Diego St.
Northwestern
Maryland
North Carolina
Washington St.
Auburn
Jacksonville, FL
Gulfport, MS
Corona, CA
Harvey, IL
Aberdeen, MD
Tampa, FL
Gig Harbor, WA
Perry, GA
T (NYJ) '05
D5 '04
FA '05
T (Oak) '05
D2 '03
FA ’04
D2 '02
D2 ’04
8-7-0-1
9-1-0-0
4-0-0-0
9-3-0-0
8-7-0-1
9-6-0-0
9-3-0-0
7-2-0-2
Nebraska
North Carolina St.
Murray State
Mississippi St.
North Carolina St.
Ohio St.
Vanderbilt
Syracuse
William & Mary
LaPuenta, CA
Chapel Hill, NC
Lakeland, FL
Jackson, MS
High Point, NC
Akron, OH
Aiken, SC
Chester, PA
Richmond, VA
FA '04
FA '05
FA ‘05
UFA (Wash) '05
D4a '02
UFA (Buf) '04
UFA (Ariz) '02
FA '04
FA '05
9-0-0-0
5-0-0-4
3-0-0-6
8-8-0-1
7-2-0-2
9-9-0-0
9-9-0-0
6-0-0-0
7-7-0-2
Michigan State
UCLA
Texas
Lakeland, FL
Los Alamitos, CA
Ingram, TX
FA ’05
W (Sea) ’05
FA '04
9-0-0-0
9-0-0-0
9-0-0-0
VIKINGS 2005 DEPTH CHART
OFFENSE
WR:
LT:
LG:
C:
RG:
RT:
TE:
HB:
WR:
QB:
RB:
89
74
76
67
73
75
40
85
81
14
30
Travis Taylor
Bryant McKinnie
Chris Liwienski
Melvin Fowler
Adam Goldberg
Mike Rosenthal
Jim Kleinsasser
Jermaine Wiggins
Nate Burleson
Brad Johnson
Mewelde Moore
87
73
72
60
72
73
83
49
18
13
23
Marcus Robinson
Adam Goldberg
Marcus Johnson
Cory Withrow
Marcus Johnson
Adam Goldberg
Jeff Dugan
Richard Owens
Koren Robinson
Shaun Hill
Michael Bennett
97
97
96
51
58
50
54
33
28
25
25
Spencer Johnson
Spencer Johnson
C.J. Mosley
Lance Johnstone
Napoleon Harris
Rod Davis
Dontarrious Thomas
Ralph Brown
Laroni Gallishaw
Will Hunter
Will Hunter
49
19
18
5
Richard Owens
Troy Williamson
Koren Robinson
Chris Kluwe
19 Troy Williamson
79 Toniu Fonoti
64 Anthony Herrera
79 Toniu Fonoti
7 J.T. O’Sullivan
20 Moe Williams
35 Ciatrick Fason
39 A. Echemandu
DEFENSE
LE:
UT:
NT:
RE:
SLB:
MLB:
WLB:
LCB:
RCB:
SS:
FS:
98
93
94
99
52
55
56
26
29
21
42
Darrion Scott
Kevin Williams
Pat Williams
Erasmus James
Keith Newman
Sam Cowart
E.J. Henderson
Antoine Winfield
Brian Williams
Corey Chavous
Darren Sharper
57
56
57
36
27
Raonall Smith
E.J. Henderson
Raonall Smith
Dovonte Edwards
(Fred Smoot)
60
35
81
85
Cory Withrow
Ciatrick Fason
Nate Burleson
Jermaine Wiggins
59 Heath Farwell
SPECIAL TEAMS
P
K:
LS:
KR:
PR:
H:
5
1
46
18
30
14
Chris Kluwe
Paul Edinger
Cullen Loeffler
Koren Robinson
Mewelde Moore
Brad Johnson
Rookie players are underlined
Injured players are in parentheses
2005 VIKINGS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
#1 Paul Edinger – ED-in-jer
#5 Chris Kluwe – CLUE-wee
#21 Corey Chavous – CHAY-vis
#28 Laroni Gallishaw – la-RON-ee GAL-uh-shaw
#30 Mewelde Moore – mee-well-dee
#35 Ciatrick Fason – see-at-rick face-in
#39 Adimchinobe Echemandu – adim-CHA-no-BEE
eh-cha-MON-doo
#40 Jim Kleinsasser – kline-sauce-er
#46 Cullen Loeffler – LEFF-ler
#57 Raonall Smith – ra-nel (like panel)
#79 Toniu Fonoti – TONE-you foe-noe-TEE
#81 Nate Burleson – BURL-uh-son
VIKINGS 2005 ROSTER MOVES
DATE
POS.
PLAYER
TRANSACTION
November 9 .................. QB........................ O’SULLIVAN, J.T............................... Signed from Chicago’s Practice Squad
November 8 ................... S ......................... IRVIN, Ken ........................................ Released
November 2 .................. QB........................ ECHEMANDU, Adimchinobe ............. Signed from Practice Squad
November 2 .................. CB ........................ DOZIER, Ukee................................... Signed to Practice Squad
November 1 .................. QB........................ CULPEPPER, Daunte ....................... Placed on Injured Reserve
November 1 ..................WR ....................... KIGHT, Kelvin.................................... Signed to Practice Squad
November 1 ..................WR ....................... ANDERSON, Jason........................... Released from Practice Squad
October 25....................WR ....................... ANDERSON, Jason........................... Signed to Practice Squad
October 25.................... DE ........................ PATTERSON, Elton........................... Signed to Practice Squad
October 25.................... DE ........................ TAYLOR, Eric .................................... Signed to Practice Squad
October 25.................... DE ........................ COCHRAN, Earl ................................ Released from Practice Squad
October 25.................... DE ........................ COLEMAN, Eric................................. Released from Practice Squad
October 22.................... LB ........................ FARWELL, Heath .............................. Signed from Practice Squad
October 22....................WR ....................... HOWRY, Keenan .............................. Waived
October 19.................... DE ........................ COCHRAN, Earl ................................ Signed to Practice Squad
October 18..................... G ......................... FONOTI, Toniu .................................. Acquired via trade (San Diego)
October 18.................... DE ........................ MITRIONE, Matt ................................ Waived
October 18.................... CB ........................ DOZIER, Ukee................................... Released from Practice Squad
October 10.................... DE ........................ MITRIONE, Matt ................................ Signed
October 10.................... DE ........................ UDEZE, Kenechi ............................... Placed on Injured Reserve
September 27 ............... CB ........................ DOZIER, Ukee................................... Signed to Practice Squad
September 27 ................ S ......................... HUNTER, Will.................................... Signed from Practice Squad
September 27 ................ S ......................... OFFORD, Willie................................. Placed on Injured Reserve
September 21 ............... DE ........................ COLEMAN, Eric................................. Signed to Practice Squad
September 20 ...............WR ....................... ROBINSON, Koren ............................ Signed
September 20 ...............WR ....................... ROBINSON, Koren ............................ Released
September 20 .................T ......................... SNELL, Shannon............................... Released from Practice Squad
September 12 ...............WR ....................... ROBINSON, Koren ............................ Signed
September 12 ............... TE ........................ COTTRELL, T.J................................. Placed on Injured Reserve
September 10 ...............WR ....................... ROBINSON, Koren ............................ Released
September 7 .................WR ....................... ROBINSON, Koren ............................ Signed
September 6 .................WR ....................... CAMPBELL, Kelly.............................. Waived
September 5 ................. TE ........................ ANGULO, Richard ............................. Signed to Practice Squad
September 5 ...................T ......................... BUBIN, Sean ..................................... Signed to Practice Squad
September 5 ................. RB ........................ ECHEMANDU, Adimchinobe ............. Signed to Practice Squad
September 5 ................. LB ........................ FARWELL, Heath .............................. Signed to Practice Squad
September 5 .................. S ......................... HUNTER, Will.................................... Signed to Practice Squad
September 5 .................WR ....................... JONES, Chris .................................... Signed to Practice Squad
September 5 ...................T ......................... SNELL, Shannon............................... Signed to Practice Squad
September 5 ...................T ......................... WILSON, Mark .................................. Signed to Practice Squad
September 4 .................. P ......................... KLUWE, Chris ................................... Claimed off waivers (Seattle)
September 4 .................. P ......................... BENNETT, Darren............................. Released
September 4 ................. DT ........................ MARTIN, Steve.................................. Released/Injury Settlement
September 3 ................. TE ........................ ANGULO, Richard ............................. Waived
September 3 ................. TE ........................ BERTON, Sean ................................. Waived
September 3 ................. DE ........................ COCHRAN, Earl ................................ Waived
September 3 ................. TE ........................ COTTRELL, T.J................................. Waived/Injured
September 3 .................. P ......................... DORSCH, Travis ............................... Waived
September 3 ................. CB ........................ DOZIER, Ukee................................... Waived
September 3 ................. RB ........................ ECHEMANDU, Adimchinobe ............. Waived
September 3 .................. K ......................... ELLING, Aaron .................................. Waived/Injured
September 3 ................. LB ........................ FARWELL, Heath .............................. Waived
September 3 .................WR ....................... HOAG, Ryan...................................... Waived
September 3 .................. S ......................... HUNTER, Will.................................... Waived
September 3 .................. G ......................... JAHNKE, Chris .................................. Waived
September 3 .................WR ....................... JONES, Chris .................................... Waived
September 3 ................. RB ........................ LEE, ReShard.................................... Waived
September 3 ................. DE ........................ MITRIONE, Matt ................................ Waived
September 3 .................. G ......................... NEWTON, Brandon ........................... Waived/Injured
September 3 ...................T ......................... SNELL, Shannon............................... Waived
September 3 ................. RB ........................ WALLACE, Butchie ........................... Waived
September 3 ................. CB ........................ WARD, Adrian ................................... Waived
September 3 ................. DT ........................ MARTIN, Steve.................................. Placed on Injured Reserve
September 3 .................. C ......................... FOWLER, Melvin............................... Acquired via trade (Cleveland)
September 3 ...................T ......................... DORSEY, Nat.................................... Traded to Cleveland
August 30 ..................... RB ........................ LEE, ReShard.................................... Claimed off waivers (Buffalo)
August 30 ...................... C ......................... BIRK, Matt ......................................... Placed on Injured Reserve
August 29 ...................... S ......................... FOX, Dustin ....................................... Placed on Injured Reserve
August 29 .....................WR ....................... BURLEY, Siaha ................................. Waived
August 29 ..................... DT ........................ COLEMAN, Eric................................. Waived
August 29 ..................... DT ........................ HARLEY, David ................................. Waived
August 29 .....................WR ....................... JONES, Daryl .................................... Waived
August 29 ..................... LB ........................ JONES, Maurice................................ Waived
August 29 ...................... S ......................... JONES, Rushen ................................ Waived
August 29 .......................T ......................... MELANDER, Rian ............................. Waived
August 29 ...................... S ......................... NELSON, Ben ................................... Waived
August 29 ...................... C ......................... SCHMITT, Kyle.................................. Waived
August 22 ..................... LB ........................ BAMIRO, David ................................. Waived
August 22 .....................WR ....................... BLACK, Avion.................................... Waived
August 22 ..................... QB........................ BOWENKAMP, John ......................... Waived
August 22 ...................... C ......................... LYNCH, Shawn ................................. Waived
August 22 .......................T ......................... OBENG, William ................................ Waived
August 16 ..................... LB ........................ JONES, Maurice................................ Signed
August 15 ..................... LB ........................ STEWART, Quincy............................ Waived
August 9 ....................... DE ........................ JAMES, Erasmus .............................. Signed
August 9 ....................... LB ........................ WILEY, Grant .................................... Waived/Injured
August 5 .......................WR ....................... BLACK, Avion.................................... Signed
August 5 .......................WR ....................... JONES, Daryl .................................... Signed
August 5 .......................WR ....................... FULTON, Skyler ................................ Waived/Injured
August 2 ....................... CB ........................ DOZIER, Ukee................................... Signed
August 2 ....................... TE ........................ ROSS, Matt ....................................... Waived
August 2 .......................WR ....................... WILLIAMSON, Troy ........................... Signed
July 29 ........................... S ......................... FOX, Dustin ....................................... Signed
July 29 .......................... CB ........................ WARD, Adrian ................................... Signed
July 28 .......................... RB ........................ FASON, Ciatrick ................................ Signed
July 28 ........................... G ......................... JOHNSON, Marcus ........................... Signed
July 28 .......................... DT ........................ MOSLEY, C.J. ................................... Signed
July 21 ..........................WR ....................... BURLEY, Siaha ................................. Signed
July 21 .......................... RB ........................ ECHEMANDU, Adimchinobe ............. Signed
June 24.......................... K ......................... NICHOLS, Jonathan .......................... Waived
June 20......................... DE ........................ COCHRAN, Earl ................................ Signed
June 14......................... LB ........................ BENOIT, Sarth................................... Waived
June 14......................... LB ........................ COOPER, Ira..................................... Waived
June 14......................... QB........................ FIFE, Jason ....................................... Waived
June 14.......................... S ......................... PINDERHUGHES, Brandon .............. Waived
June 13.......................... C ......................... LYNCH, Shawn ................................. Signed
June 13......................... DT ........................ MITRIONE, Matt ................................ Signed
May 26........................... K ......................... EDINGER, Paul ................................. Signed
May 25........................... K ......................... CORTEZ, Jose .................................. Waived
May 25..........................WR ....................... DANIELSEN, Lane ............................ Retired
May 17.......................... CB ........................ GALLISHAW, Laroni.......................... Signed
May 13.......................... LB ........................ BAMIRO, David ................................. Signed
May 12............................T ......................... JAHNKE, Chris .................................. Signed
April 29 ......................... LB ........................ BENOIT, Sarth................................... Signed
April 29 ......................... QB........................ BOWENKAMP, John ......................... Signed
April 29 ......................... DT ........................ COLEMAN, Eric................................. Signed
April 29 ......................... LB ........................ COOPER, Ira..................................... Signed
April 29 ......................... CB ........................ EDWARDS, Dovonte ......................... Signed
April 29 ......................... LB ........................ FARWELL, Heath .............................. Signed
April 29 ......................... DT ........................ HARLEY, David ................................. Signed
April 29 .........................WR ....................... JONES, Christopher .......................... Signed
April 29 ...........................T ......................... MELANDER, Rian ............................. Signed
April 29 .......................... K ......................... NICHOLS, Jonathan .......................... Signed
April 29 ...........................T ......................... OBENG, William ................................ Signed
April 29 ......................... TE ........................ ROSS, Matt ....................................... Signed
April 29 .......................... C ......................... SCHMITT, Kyle.................................. Signed
April 29 ......................... CB ........................ WILLIAMS, Brian ............................... Re-signed
April 28 ......................... LB ........................ NEWMAN, Keith ................................ Re-signed
April 25 .........................WR ....................... ELLIOTT, Blake ................................. Waived
April 25 ......................... DE ........................ MIXON, Kenny................................... Released
April 25 ......................... LB ........................ NATTIEL, Mike .................................. Waived
March 31........................ K ......................... CORTEZ, Jose .................................. Re-signed
March 31....................... QB........................ HILL, Shaun ...................................... Re-signed
March 31........................ C ......................... OFFORD, Willie................................. Re-signed
March 29........................ C ......................... WITHROW, Cory ............................... Re-signed
March 21....................... QB........................ JOHNSON, Brad ............................... Signed
March 18....................... LB ........................ COWART, Sam ................................. Acquired via trade (N.Y. Jets)
March 17.......................WR ....................... TAYLOR, Travis ................................ Signed as UFA (Baltimore)
March 15.......................WR ....................... CAMPBELL, Kelly.............................. Re-signed
March 14........................ S ......................... SHARPER, Darren ............................ Signed
March 10........................ K ......................... ORNER, Dan ..................................... Waived
March 9......................... CB ........................ SMOOT, Fred .................................... Signed as UFA (Washington)
March 4......................... TE ........................ WIGGINS, Jermaine .......................... Re-signed
March 4......................... DT ........................ WILLIAMS, Pat .................................. Signed as UFA (Buffalo)
March 3......................... LB ........................ HARRIS, Napoleon............................ Acquired via trade (Oakland)
March 3.........................WR ....................... MOSS, Randy.................................... Traded to Oakland
Feb. 22 .........................WR ....................... CLARK, Kenny .................................. Waived
Feb. 22 ......................... RB ........................ NED, Larry......................................... Waived
Feb. 22 ......................... CB ........................ NELSON, Rhett ................................. Waived
Feb. 22 ......................... CB ........................ SHAW, Terrance ............................... Released
Feb. 22 .......................... C ......................... WITHROW, Cory ............................... Released
Feb. 16 .........................WR ....................... DANIELSEN, Lane ............................ Signed
Jan. 31........................... P ......................... DORSCH, Travis ............................... Signed
Jan. 31..........................WR ....................... HOAG, Ryan...................................... Signed
Jan. 31.......................... CB ........................ HUNTER, Will.................................... Signed
Jan. 31........................... G ......................... NEWTON, Brandon ........................... Signed
Jan. 31........................... K ......................... ORNER, Dan ..................................... Signed
Jan. 31.......................... CB ........................ PINDERHUGHES, Brandon .............. Signed
Jan. 31........................... G ......................... SNELL, Shannon............................... Signed
Jan. 31.......................... RB ........................ WALLACE, Butchie ........................... Signed
Jan. 25..........................WR ....................... FULTON, Skyler ................................ Signed
Jan. 24..........................WR ....................... HOSACK, Aaron................................ Signed
Jan. 24..........................WR ....................... NELSON, Ben ................................... Signed
Jan. 24.......................... LB ........................ STEWART, Quincy............................ Signed
Jan. 19.......................... QB........................ FIFE, Jason ....................................... Signed
Jan. 14.......................... TE ........................ COTTRELL, T.J................................. Signed
2005 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
OFFENSE
1ST DN
TOT. OFF.
T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa
Sk/Yd
A
C I
INTS.
BY MINN
N Yd Lg TD
PUNT
N/Avg
PUNT RET.
N Yd FC Lg TD
1
4/54.3
5 54
0 19
0
3
66 27
0
9/70
4/2
0
0
1
1/1 2/2 0
0
3/46.7
1
5
2
5
0
8 101 25
0
7/49
2/2
1
0
0
1/1 0/0 0
TB
15
2
9
4 248
26 16 222 3/18
33 22 3
2
@ CIN
21
4 13
4 304
77 14 227
37 21 5
1
2/9
88 88t
0
0
KO RET.
N Yd Lg TD
PEN.
N/Yd
FUM
N/LT
SCORING
R P Rt PAT FG S
NO
21
6 13
2 420 146 39 274 6/26
29 21 0
2
2
1
0
5/48.4
3
8
3
5
0
4
91 46
0
8/60
0/0
0
3
0
3/3 4/5 0
@ ATL
16
4 11
1 261
63 16 198 9/52
34 23 2
0
0
0
0
5/46.0
2
0
0
0
0
5 101 34
0
11/85
3/1
0
1
0
1/1 3/3 0
@ CHI
16
2 13
1 283
80 19 203 4/34
49 26 2
1
0
0
0
6/44.2
3 11
0
8
0
5
91 23
0
14/91
0/0
0
0
0
0/0 1/3 0
GB
24
6 17
1 363 108 26 255 5/25
31 23 0
0
0
0
0
2/39.0
3
0
8
0
5 147 72
0
4/21
2/1
0
2
0
2/2 3/3 0
@ CAR
14
4
8
2 253
82 18 171 4/19
32 16 0
0
0
0
0
5/48.6
1 13
1 13
0
7 136 27
0
10/60
0/0
1
1
0
1/2 0/1 0
DET
19 10
8
1 285 164 35 121 3/15
22 15 0
2
34 30
0
5/46.8
3 34
1 30
0
3 101 49
0
3/18
1/1
1
2
0
3/3 2/3 0
@ NYG
11
7
3 137
30 17 0
4 149 92t
1
8/42.8
3 87
0 71t
1
4 158 86t
1
7/90
1/1
0
0
3
3/3 1/3 0
1
THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY:
(9/11) TB 5-11-45.5%
(10/23) GB 5-10-50.0%
12 21 125 4/19
(9/18) @ CIN 5-9-55.6%
(10/30) @ CAR 5-13-38.5%
9
(9/25) NO 6-17-35.3%
(11/6) DET 3-12-25.0%
(10/2) @ ATL 1-10-10.0%
(11/13) @ NYG 2-14-14.3%
(10/9) @ CHI 3-16-18.8%
DEFENSE
1ST DN
TOT. OFF.
T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa
8
Sk/Yd
A
C I
INTS.
BY OPP.
N Yd Lg TD
TB
12
4
@ CIN
26
9 16
NO
15
6
7
2 296 114 20 182 3/17
32 12 2
0
0
@ ATL
22 15
7
0 368 285 41
83
1/5
22 11 0
2
43 37
@ CHI
16
4
9
3 192
95 30
97 3/20
25 16 1
2
99 55
GB
19
2 14
3 374
45 23 329
0/0
37 29 0
0
0
@ CAR
27
7 16
4 449 111 39 338
1/3
31 21 0
0
DET
20
5 14
1 289
58 20 231 4/32
48 28 2
0
@ NYG
25
8 14
3 405 124 29 281 2/10
48 23 4
0
PUNT
N/Avg
PUNT RET.
N Yd FC Lg TD
KO RET.
N Yd Lg TD
PEN.
N/Yd
FUM
N/LT
SCORING
R P Rt PAT FG S
0 345 146 31 199 2/14
29 18 2
3
16 14
0
6/46.8
3 27
0 14
0
4
83 26
0
13/99
1/0
1
2
0
3/3 1/1 0
1 504 167 39 337
40 27 1
5
38 27
0
3/41.7
2 15
1
9
0
1
18 18
0
17/115
1/0
1
3
0
4/4 3/3 0
0
6/41.7
3
1
6
0
8 193 34
0
14/84
2/2
1
1
0
1/2 1/1 0
0
3/35.0
3 14
1 10
0
1
36 36
0
8/65
1/0
2
1
0
3/3 3/3 0
0
5/38.8
3 63
0 49
0
2
54 34
0
8/58
2/2
2
2
0
4/4 0/0 0
0
0
3/45.3
0
1
0
5
90 24
0
6/50
2/0
0
2
0
2/2 2/4 0
0
0
0
2/42.0
3 24
1 11
0
2
33 20
0
6/53
0/0
2
3
0
5/5 1/2 0
0
0
0
5/52.6
2 12
1 13
0
6 122 25
0
6/31
1/1
1
1
0
2/2 0/1 0
0
0
0
5/42.6
5 93
3 55
0
4
0
9/75
1/1
1
1
0
2/2 2/3 0
THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY:
(9/11) TB 8-17-47.1%
(10/23) GB 6-13-46.2%
0/0
(9/18) @ CIN 8-17-47.1%
(10/30) @ CAR 8-14-57.1%
0
(9/25) NO 2-12-16.7%
(11/6) DET 9-17-52.9%
9
0
0
81 25
(10/2) @ ATL 8-14-57.1%
(11/13) @ NYG 6-15-40.0%
(10/9) @ CHI 3-10-30.0%
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST
2ND 3RD
4TH
OT
TOT.
VIKINGS' FG
1ST
2ND 3RD 4TH
OT
TOT.
OPPONENTS' FG
TB
7
0
3
3
-
13
53, 22
0
17
0
7
-
24
41
@ CIN
0
0
0
8
-
8
-
14
13
7
3
-
37
40, 29, 30
NO
17
7
0
9
-
33
24, 28, 48, 34
0
6
3
7
-
16
22
@ ATL
0
0
0
10
-
10
43
7
17
3
3
-
30
38, 26, 39
@ CHI
0
3
0
0
-
3
23
0
7
7
14
-
28
-
GB
0
0
10
13
-
23
27, 22, 56
0
17
0
3
-
20
53, 39
@ CAR
0
0
7
6
-
13
-
7
17
7
7
-
38
44
DET
3
21
0
3
-
24
21, 40
0
7
0
7
-
14
-
@ NYG
0
7
14
3
-
24
48
0
6
7
8
-
21
35, 48
RUSHING
Mewelde Moore
Michael Bennett
No Yds Avg LG TD
Daunte Culpepper
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds
Moe Williams
Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
TB
-
-
-
-
-
6
-1
-0.2
3
0
4
12
3.0
10
0
6
15
2.5
9
0
@ CIN
8
29
3.6
14
0
3
36
12.0
23
0
2
10
5.0
5t
1
1
2
2.0
2
0
NO
23
101
4.4
28
0
2
4
2.0
2
0
9
35
3.9
17
0
4
2
0.5
5
0
@ ATL
14
57
4.1
19
0
1
-4
-4.0
-4
0
1
10
10.0
10
0
0
IA
@ CHI
14
57
4.1
25
0
3
8
2.7
6
0
1
14
14.0
14
0
1
1
1.0
1
GB
13
45
3.5
15
0
6
22
3.7
8
0
7
41
5.9
18
0
-
-
-
-
-
9
30
3.3
5
1
2
6
3.0
5
0
1
18
18.0
18
0
1
0
0.0
0
0
11
49
4.5
14
0
18
106
5.9
31
0
IR
IA
-
-
-
-
-
19
16
0.8
8
0
IR
IA
Brad Johnson
Ciatrick Fason
@ CAR
DET
@ NYG
Koren Robinson
Nate Burleson
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
TB
N
-
-
-
-
-
@ CIN
IA
-
-
-
-
-
No Yds
-
Avg LG TD
-
-
-
No Yds Avg LG TD
-
-
-
-
DNP
-
-
-
-
IA
NO
1
4
4.0
4
0
IA
-
-
-
-
-
IA
@ ATL
-
-
-
-
-
IA
-
-
-
-
-
@ CHI
-
-
-
-
-
IA
-
-
-
-
-
GB
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ CAR
-
-
-
-
-
1
-2
-2.0
-2
0
4
30
7.5
14
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
IA
DET
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-1
-1.0
-1
0
5
10
2.0
7
1
@ NYG
-
-
-
-
-
1
-4
-4.0
-4
0
-
-
-
-
-
1
0
0.0
0
0
PASSING
Daunte Culpepper
AT COM YDS
PCT
TD
Brad Johnson
INT LG
SACKS RATING
TB
33
22
233
66.7
0
3
25
3/18
49.2
@ CIN
37
21
236
56.8
0
5
23
2/9
36.4
AT COM YDS
-
-
PCT
-
TD
-
-
INT LG SACKS RATING
-
-
-
-
-
DNP
NO
29
21
300
72.4
3
0
68
6/26
140.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ ATL
34
23
250
67.6
1
2
27
9/52
74.4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ CHI
48
26
237
54.2
0
2
31
4/34
50.4
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
0/0
39.6
GB
31
23
280
74.2
2
0
29
5/25
123.1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ CAR
4
3
28
75.0
0
0
12
2/5
93.8
28
13
162
46.4
1
0
45
2/14
76.8
DET
IR
22
15
136
68.2
2
0
26
3/15
115.0
@ NYG
IR
30
17
144
56.7
0
0
44
4/19
69.3
RECEIVING
Nate Burleson
Travis Taylor
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
Marcus Robinson
Jermaine Wiggins
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
TB
3
45
15.0
20
0
3
38
12.7
25
0
3
22
7.3
14
0
4
33
8.3
17
@ CIN
3
48
16.0
19
0
7
75
10.7
19
0
2
40
20.0
21
0
3
17
5.7
10
0
3
40
13.3
24t
2
2
80
40.0
68
0
6
60
10.0
16
0
NO
IA
0
@ ATL
IA
5
62
12.4
15
0
1
17
17.0
17
0
3
25
8.3
15
0
@ CHI
IA
2
37
18.5
31
0
4
41
10.3
18
0
10
68
6.8
13
0
GB
3
37
12.3
16
0
3
36
12.0
19
0
3
60
20.0
27t
1
6
56
9.3
16
0
@ CAR
1
6
6.0
6
0
2
17
8.5
15
0
4
77
19.3
45
1
3
36
12.0
19
0
DET
2
16
8.0
15t
1
4
27
6.8
19
0
1
12
12.0
12
0
1
11
11.0
11
0
@ NYG
2
14
7.0
12
0
1
11
11.0
11
0
1
11
11.0
11
0
5
42
8.4
21
0
Jim Kleinsasser
Michael Bennett
No Yds Avg LG TD
Moe Williams
No Yds Avg LG TD
Troy Williamson
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
TB
4
42
10.5
13
0
3
21
7.0
10
0
2
32
16.0
25
0
-
-
-
-
-
@ CIN
1
6
6.0
6
0
1
-1
-1.0
-1
0
-
-
-
-
-
2
44
22.0
23
0
3
4
1.3
9
0
3
83
27.7
53t
1
4
39
9.8
16t
1
NO
1
12
12.0
12
0
-
-
-
-
-
@ ATL
2
13
6.5
8
0
2
31
15.5
20
0
IA
@ CHI
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
35
8.8
14
0
GB
1
9
9.0
9
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
13
13.0
13
0
@ CAR
1
1
1.0
1
0
-
-
-
-
-
3
16
5.3
12
0
1
36
36.0
36
0
DET
1
8
8.0
8
0
1
5
5.0
5t
1
IA
3
26
8.7
12
0
@ NYG
-
-
-
-
-
6
11
1.8
11
0
IA
1
11
11.0
11
0
Mewelde Moore
Richard Owens
No Yds Avg LG TD
Koren Robinson
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
TB
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N
@ CIN
2
7
3.5
5
0
-
-
-
-
-
IA
NO
1
3
3.0
3
0
2
18
9.0
12
0
-
-
-
-
@ ATL
6
63
10.5
27
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ CHI
5
52
10.4
18
0
-
-
-
-
-
1
4
4.0
4
0
GB
4
60
15.0
29
1
-
-
-
-
-
2
9
4.5
6
0
@ CAR
1
1
1.0
1
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
DET
1
26
26.0
26
0
-
-
-
-
-
1
5
5.0
5
0
@ NYG
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
44
44.0
44
0
No Yds Avg LG TD
-
PUNT RETURNS
Keenan Howry
No
Yds
LG
TD
No
Yds
5
54
10.8
0
19
0
N
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ CIN
1
5
5.0
2
5
0
IA
-
-
-
-
-
-
NO
3
8
2.7
3
5
0
@ CHI
IA
3
11
3.7
0
8
0
No
Yds
Avg FC
Mewelde Moore
TB
@ ATL
Avg FC
Koren Robinson
LG
TD
Avg FC
LG
TD
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
0
0.0
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
GB
N
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
9
4.5
1
8
0
@ CAR
N
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
13
13.0
1
13
0
DET
N
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
30
15.0
1
30
0
@ NYG
N
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
87
29.0
0
71t
1
No
Yds
Avg FC
LG
TD
No
Yds
Avg FC
LG
TD
Nate Burleson
No
Yds
TB
-
-
@ CIN
-
-
NO
Avg FC
LG
TD
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
IA
@ ATL
IA
@ CHI
IA
GB
-
-
-
-
-
@ CAR
-
-
-
-
-
-
DET
1
4
4.0
0
4
0
@ NYG
-
-
-
-
-
-
\
PUNTING
Chris Kluwe
No.
Yds.
Avg.
TB
IN20
LG
BL
Net.
TB
4
217
54.3
1
0
62
0
42.5
@ CIN
3
140
46.7
0
2
52
0
41.7
NO
5
242
48.4
1
2
59
0
42.6
@ ATL
5
230
46.0
0
1
51
0
43.2
@ CHI
6
265
44.2
0
0
55
0
33.7
GB
2
78
39.0
0
1
43
0
39.0
@ CAR
5
243
48.6
1
0
56
0
39.8
DET
5
234
46.8
1
1
61
0
40.4
@ NYG
8
342
42.8
0
2
61
0
31.1
KICKOFF RETURNS
Mewelde Moore
Troy Williamson
No Yds Avg LG TD
Moe Williams
No Yds Avg LG TD
E.J. Henderson
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
TB
3
66
22.0
27
0
2
23
11.5
13
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ CIN
1
6
6.0
6
0
5
66
13.2
25
0
1
16
16.0
16
0
1
13
13.0
13
0
-
-
-
-
NO
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ ATL
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
IA
-
@ CHI
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
GB
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ CAR
-
-
-
-
-
3
56
18.7
24
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
DET
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
IA
-
-
-
-
-
@ NYG
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
IA
-
-
-
-
-
Koren Robinson
Anthony Herrera
No Yds Avg LG TD
TB
N
@ CIN
IA
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
IA
-
-
-
-
NO
4
91
22.8
46
0
-
-
-
-
-
@ ATL
4
95
23.8
34
0
1
6
6.0
6
0
@ CHI
5
91
18.2
23
0
IA
GB
5
147
29.4
72
0
IA
@ CAR
4
80
20.0
27
0
IA
DET
3
101
33.7
49
0
IA
@ NYG
4
158
39.5
86t
1
IA
-
OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES
Richard Owens
Antoine Winfield
No Yds Avg LG TD
Corey Chavous
No Yds Avg LG TD
Keith Newman
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
TB
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ CIN
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
NO
1
0
0.0
0
0
1
0
0.0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ ATL
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ CHI
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
0
0.0
0
0
1
0
0.0
0
0
GB
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ CAR
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
DET
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
@ NYG
-
-
-
-
-
1
0
0.0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Kevin Williams
No Yds Avg LG TD
TB
-
-
-
-
-
@ CIN
-
-
-
-
-
NO
-
-
-
-
-
@ ATL
-
-
-
-
-
@ CHI
-
-
-
-
-
GB
-
-
-
-
-
@ CAR
-
-
-
-
-
DET
1
6
6.0
6
0
@ NYG
-
-
-
-
-
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
No Yds Avg LG TD
GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS - DEFENSIVE
Darren Sharper
TB
@ CIN
NO
@ ATL
@ CHI
GB
@ CAR
DET
@ NYG
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR
9 1 10
1 0.0
0
1 0
3 0
3
0 0.0
0
0 0
IA
IA
2 1
3
0 0.0
0
0 0
3 1
4
0 0.0
0
0 0
4 3
7
0 0.0
0
0 0
3 0
3
0 0.0
0
0 0
3 1
4
0 0.0
0
0 0
Corey Chavous
Int. PD
1 2
0 1
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
1
1
5
E.J. Henderson
TB
@ CIN
NO
@ ATL
@ CHI
GB
@ CAR
DET
@ NYG
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR
3 2
5
0 0.0
0
0 0
5 4
9
0 0.0
1
0 0
IA
5 1
6
0 0.0
0
0 0
3 4
7
0 0.0
0
0 0
5 0
5
0 0.0
0
0 0
7 2
9
0 0.0
0
0 0
3 1
4
0 0.0
0
0 0
6 1
7
0 0.0
0
0 0
Kevin Williams
Int. PD
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Napoleon Harris
TB
@ CIN
NO
@ ATL
@ CHI
GB
@ CAR
DET
@ NYG
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR
2 1
3
0 0.0
0
0 0
0 2
2
0 0.0
0
0 0
1 1
2
0 0.0
0
0 0
1 1
2
0 0.0
0
0 0
1 0
1
0 1.0
0
0 0
2 0
2
0 0.0
0
0 0
3 0
3
1 0.0
0
0 0
0 1
1
0 0.0
0
0 0
1 1
2
0 0.0
0
0 0
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD
4 1
5
0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0
2 2
4
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1
5 1
6
0 0.0 4 0 0 0 0
3 4
7
0 0.0 1 1 0 0 0
4 2
6
0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1
1 3
4
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
3 1
4
0 0.0 1 0 0 0 1
3 1
4
0 0.0 2 0 1 0 0
3 0
3
0 0.0 3 0 0 0 3
Pat Williams
Int. PD
0 1
0 0
0 0
0 1
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 1
0 0
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD
3 2
5
0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
8 2 10
0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0
3 0
3
0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0
1 3
4
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
5 1
6
2 0.0 1 1 0 0 0
3 3
6
1 0.0 1 0 0 0 0
5 1
6
1 0.0 1 0 0 0 1
3 1
4
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
5 1
6
1 0.5 0 0 0 0 0
Int. PD
0 0
0 0
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD
1 2
3
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
5 1
6
1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0
2 1
3
0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0
4 3
7
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1
4 2
6
0 0.5 1 0 0 0 0
2 1
3
1 0.0 2 0 0 0 1
2 3
5
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
3 3
6
0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0
2 2
4
0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenechi Udeze
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR
TB
3 3
6
0 0.0
2
0 0
@ CIN
NO
2 1
3
0 1.0
1
0 0
@ ATL
IA
@ CHI
IR
GB
IR
@ CAR
IR
DET
IR
@ NYG
IR
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD
6 4 10
0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0
6 1
7
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
3 0
3
0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0
4 4
8
4 0.0 0 0 0 0 1
6 2
8
0 0.0 1 0 1 1 1
5 1
6
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1
4 1
5
0 0.0 1 0 0 0 1
1 2
3
0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0
2 1
3
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2
Darrion Scott
Sam Cowart
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD
3 3
6 0 0.0 1
0 0 0 0
IA
1 2
3 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
9 0
9 0 1.0 0
0 0 0 0
4 3
7 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
3 3
6 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
4 3
7 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 1
3 1
4 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
6 2
8 2 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
Antoine Winfield
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD
3 0
3 0 0.0 2
0 0 0 0
9 0
9 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
3 0
3 0 0.0 1
0 0 1 1
5 1
6 1 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
5 0
5 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
3 0
3 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
4 1
5 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
9 3 12 0 0.0 0
0 0 1 2
8 1
9 1 0.0 0
0 0 0 1
Fred Smoot
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD
3 0
3 0 0.0 0
0 0 1 1
2 1
3 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
2 0
2 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 5
1 0
1 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
3 1
4 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 1
8 0
8 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 2
9 1 10 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
6 0
6 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 2
IA
Dontarrious Thomas
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD
4 0
4 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
3 0
3 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
7 3 10 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 1
2 1
3 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
1 0
1 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
IA
IA
3 0
3 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
3 2
5 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
Lance Johnstone
TB
@ CIN
NO
@ ATL
@ CHI
GB
@ CAR
DET
@ NYG
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR
1 2
3
0 1.0
0
0 0
1 2
3
0 0.0
0
0 0
1 0
1
0 1.0
1
0 0
IA
1 0
1
0 0.5
1
0 0
1 0
1
0 0.0
0
0 0
3 0
3
0 2.0
3
0 0
1 0
1
0 0.0
1
0 0
TB
@ CIN
NO
@ ATL
@ CHI
GB
@ CAR
DET
@ NYG
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR
2 0
2
0 0.0
0
0 0
3 0
3
0 0.0
1
0 0
4 0
4
0 0.0
0
0 0
2 0
2
0 0.0
0
0 0
1 0
1
0 0.0
0
0 0
1 1
2
0 0.0
0
0 0
2 0
2
0 0.0
0
0 0
Keith Newman
Int. PD
0 0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
0
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD
2 0
2
1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0
3 0
3
1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
0 1
1
0 0.5 2 0 0 1 0
0 1
1
0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0
2 1
3
0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0
5 0
5
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
4 1
5
1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
3 3
6
2 1.0 1 0 0 0 0
9 1 10
1 0.5 0 0 0 0 1
Int. PD
0 0
0 1
0 1
0 0
0 0
0 2
0 0
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD
0 1
1
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
0 1
1
0 0.0 0 0 0 1 2
3 1
4
0 0.0 3 0 0 0 1
IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
IR
0
0
0
0
Ralph Brown
Willie Offord
Rod Davis
TB
@ CIN
NO
@ ATL
@ CHI
GB
@ CAR
DET
@ NYG
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR
7 4 11
0 0.0
0
1 0
-
TB
@ CIN
NO
@ ATL
@ CHI
GB
@ CAR
DET
@ NYG
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR
3 3
6
0 0.0
0
0 0
3 1
4
0 0.0
0
0 0
1 2
3
1 0.0
1
0 0
-
Ken Irvin
Brian Williams
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD
2 0
2 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
2 1
3 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
2 0
2 0 0.0 3
0 0 0 1
IA
IA
3 1
4 0 0.0 1
0 0 0 0
4 1
5 1 1.0 0
1 0 0 0
4 1
5 0 0.0 1
0 0 0 0
Spencer Johnson
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD
0 1
1 0 0.0 1
0 0 0 0
1 4
5 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
6 3
9 0 0.0 2
0 0 0 0
IA
IA
IA
0 3
3 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 1
IA
Dovonte Edwards
Int. PD
0 0
-
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD
3 0
3
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
5 0
5
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
IA
N
Int. PD
0 0
0 0
0 0
-
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD
IA
0 0
0
0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0
1 0
1
0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0
0 0
0
0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0
1 1
2
0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0
2
0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0
1 3
4
0 0.0 6 0 0 0 2
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD
IA
IA
IA
2 1
3 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
2 0
2 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
IA
0 0
0 0 0.0 1
0 0 0 0
Int. PD
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD
Raonall Smith
Erasmus James
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD
IA
IA
1 0
1 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
IA
IA
1 0
1 0 0.0 0
0 0 0 0
C.J. Mosley
Will Hunter
TB
@ CIN
NO
@ ATL
@ CHI
GB
@ CAR
DET
@ NYG
Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR
PS
PS
PS
1 0
1
0 0.0
0
0 0
0
0
THE LAST TIME
400 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSE
By Vikings – 420 yards, vs. New Orleans, 9/25/05
Playoffs – 429 yards, vs. New Orleans, 1/6/01
By Opponents – 405 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05
Playoffs – 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01
500 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSE
By Vikings – 605 yards, at New Orleans, 10/17/04
Playoffs – Has never happened
By Opponents – 504 yards, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05
Playoffs – 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01
300 YARDS PASSING IN A GAME BY A PLAYER
By Vikings – Daunte Culpepper, 300 yards, vs. New Orleans, 9/25/05
Playoffs – Daunte Culpepper, 316 yards, at Philadelphia, 1/16/05
By Opponents – Jake Delhomme, 341 yards, at Carolina, 10/30/05
Playoffs – Kerry Collins, 381 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01
400 YARDS PASSING IN A GAME BY A PLAYER
By Vikings – Daunte Culpepper, 404 yards, at Detroit, 12/19/04
Playoffs – Jeff George, 424 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00
By Opponents – Drew Bledsoe, 437 yards, vs. Buffalo, 9/15/02
Playoffs – Has never happened
4 TOUCHDOWN PASSES IN GAME BY PLAYER
By Vikings – Daunte Culpepper, at Green Bay, 11/14/04
Playoffs – Daunte Culpepper, at Green Bay, 1/9/05
By Opponents – Brett Favre, at Green Bay, 11/14/04
Playoffs – Kerry Collins (5), at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01
100 YARDS RUSHING IN GAME BY A PLAYER
By Vikings – Michael Bennett, 106 yards, vs. Detroit, 11/6/05
Playoffs – Robert Smith, 140 yards, vs. Dallas, 1/9/00
By Opponents – Warrick Dunn, 126 yards, at Atlanta, 10/2/05
Playoffs – Terry Kirby, 120 yards, at San Francisco, 1/3/98
200 YARDS RUSHING IN GAME BY A PLAYER
By Vikings – Chuck Foreman, 200 yards, at Philadelphia, 10/24/76
Playoffs – Has never happened
By Opponents – Walter Payton, 275 yards, at Chicago, 11/20/77
Playoffs – Has never happened
3 TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING IN GAME BY A PLAYER
By Vikings – Onterrio Smith, vs. Kansas City, 12/20/03
Playoffs – Has never happened
By Opponents – Priest Holmes, vs. Kansas City, 12/20/03
Playoffs – Has never happened
100 YARDS RECEIVING IN GAME BY A PLAYER
By Vikings – Nate Burleson, 110 yards, vs. Green Bay, 12/24/04
Playoffs – Marcus Robinson, 119 yards, at Philadelphia, 1/16/05
By Opponents – Tiki Barber, 111 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05
Playoffs – Ike Hilliard, 155 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01
3 TOUCHDOWN CATCHES IN GAME BY A PLAYER
By Vikings – Randy Moss (15, 35, 59), vs. San Francisco, 9/28/03
Playoffs – Has never happened
By Opponents – Marvin Harrison (4, 15, 18), at Indianapolis, 12/24/00
Playoffs – Has never happened
3 TOUCHDOWNS IN GAME BY A PLAYER
By Vikings – Onterrio Smith, vs. Kansas City, 12/20/03 (3 rushing)
Playoffs – Leroy Hoard, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (2 rushing, 1 receiving)
By Opponents – Marshall Faulk, at St. Louis, 11/30/03 (3 rushing)
Playoffs – Mario Bates, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (3 rushing)
4 TOUCHDOWNS IN GAME BY A PLAYER
By Vikings – Ahmad Rashad, vs. San Francisco, 9/2/79 (4 receiving)
Playoffs – Has never happened
By Opponents – Shaun Alexander (5), at Seattle, 9/29/02 (4 rushing, 1 receiving)
Playoffs – Has never happened
3 INTERCEPTIONS IN GAME BY A PLAYER
By Vikings – Darren Sharper, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05
Playoffs – Has never happened
By Opponents – Deltha O’Neal, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05
Playoffs – Has never happened
PUNT RETURNED FOR TD
By Vikings – Mewelde Moore, 71 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05
Playoffs – Anthony Carter, 84 yards, at New Orleans, 1/3/88
By Opponents – Eddie Kennison, 71 yards, at St. Louis, 9/13/98
Playoffs – Golden Richards, 63 yards, at Dallas, 12/30/73
KICKOFF RETURNED FOR TD
By Vikings – Koren Robinson, 86 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05
Playoffs – Has never happened
By Opponents – Eddie Drummond, 92 yards, vs. Detroit, 11/21/04
Playoffs – Tony Horne, 95 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00
INTERCEPTION RETURNED FOR TD
By Vikings – Darren Sharper, 92 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05
Playoffs – Reggie Rutland, 27 yards, at San Francisco, 1/9/88
By Opponents – Phillip Buchanon, 64 yards, at Oakland, 11/16/03
Playoffs – Ken Norton Jr., 23 yards, at San Francisco, 1/3/98
FUMBLE RETURNED FOR TD
By Vikings – Kevin Williams, 77 yards, vs. Jacksonville, 11/28/04
Playoffs – Nate Wright, 20 yards, vs. St. Louis, 12/21/74
By Opponents – Aeneas Williams, 90 yards, at St. Louis, 11/30/03
Playoffs – Kevin Miniefield, 48 yards, vs. Chicago, 1/1/95
PUNT BLOCKED
By Vikings – Jack Brewer, vs. N.Y. Giants, 10/26/03
Playoffs – Scott Studwell, at L.A. Rams, 12/31/78
By Opponents – Jamie Duncan, at St. Louis, 11/30/03
Playoffs – Spencer Tillman, at San Francisco, 1/6/90
PUNT BLOCKED FOR TD
By Vikings – Issiac Holt, recovered in end zone, vs. San Francisco, 10/12/86 (Blocked by
Gerald Robinson)
Playoffs – Terry Brown, recovered in end zone, vs. Pittsburgh 1/12/75
By Opponents – Tiger Greene, vs. Green Bay, 36 yards,12/2/90 (Blocked by Tiger Greene)
Playoffs – Doug Rogers recovered blocked kick in end zone, vs. Atlanta, 1/9/83
PUNT BLOCKED FOR SAFETY
By Vikings – Mike Merriweather, vs. L.A. Rams, 11/5/89
Playoffs – Has never happened
By Opponents – Kevin Miniefield, vs. Chicago, 10/28/96
Playoffs – Has never happened
SAFETY SCORED
By Vikings – Penalty on Bob Whitfield enforced in end zone for safety, at Atlanta, 10/5/03
Playoffs – Ron Jaworski tackled in end zone by Doug Martin and Matt Blair, at Philadelphia,
1/3/81
By Opponents – Cory Redding tackled Onterrio Smith in end zone, vs. Detroit, 11/21/04
Playoffs – Fran Tarkenton tackled in end zone, vs. Pittsburgh, 1/12/75
FIELD GOAL BLOCKED
By Vikings – Eric Kelly, vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/10/02
Playoffs – Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81
By Opponents – Damane Duckett, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05
Playoffs – at Green Bay, 1/9/05
BLOCKED FIELD GOAL RETURNED FOR TD
By Vikings – Has never happened
Playoffs – Bobby Bryant, 90 yards, vs. L.A. Rams, 12/26/76
By Opponents – Todd Lyght, 75 yards, at Detroit,12/29/02 (Blocked by Shaun Rogers)
Playoffs – Has never happened
PAT MISSED (1 pt.)
By Vikings – Doug Brien (2), vs. Buffalo, 9/15/02
Playoffs – Chuck Nelson, at San Francisco, 1/1/89
By Opponents – Jason Hanson (kick aborted), at Detroit, 12/19/04
Playoffs – Mike Cofer, at San Francisco, 1/6/90
PAT BLOCKED
By Vikings – Fernando Smith, at San Francisco, 12/18/95
Playoffs – Carl Eller, at Dallas, 1/1/78
By Opponents – Cletidus Hunt, at Green Bay, 12/8/02
Playoffs – Has never happened
50 POINTS SCORED IN GAME
By Vikings – Minnesota 50, Jacksonville 10, 12/20/98
Playoffs – Has never happened
By Opponents – San Francisco 51, Minnesota 7, 12/8/84
Playoffs – Has never happened
40 POINTS SCORED IN GAME
By Vikings – Minnesota 45, Kansas City 20, 12/20/03
Playoffs – Minnesota 41, Arizona 21, 1/10/99
By Opponents – St. Louis 48, Minnesota 17, 11/30/03
Playoffs – N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01
SHUTOUT SCORED
By Vikings – Minnesota 13, Detroit 0, 12/5/93
Playoffs – Has never happened
By Opponents – New Orleans 26, Minnesota 0, 9/22/91
Playoffs – N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01
OVERTIME VICTORY
By Vikings – Minnesota 34, Houston 28, 10/10/04
Playoffs – Has never happened
By Opponents – Atlanta 30, Minnesota 24, 12/1/02
Playoffs – Atlanta 30, Minnesota 27, 1/17/99
TWO-POINT CONVERSION
By Vikings – Daunte Culpepper pass to Marcus Robinson, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05
Playoffs – Leroy Hoard run, at St. Louis, 1/16/00
By Opponents – Tiki Barber run, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05
Playoffs – Has never happened
VIKINGS 2005 PARTICIPATION CHART
(S=Started, P=Played, DNP=Did Not Play, IA=Not Active, IR=Injured Reserve, N=Not With Club, PS=Practice Squad, NFI=Reserve/Non-Football Injury), SUS=Reserve/Suspended)
WEEK
DATE
OPPONENT
Anderson, J.
Angulo, R.
Bennett, M.
Birk, M.
Brown, R.
Bubin, S.
Burleson, N.
Chavous, C.
Cochran, E.
Cottrell, T.
Cowart, S.
Culpepper, D.
Davis, R.
Dozier, U.
Dugan, J.
Echemandu, A.
Edinger, P.
Edwards, D.
Farwell, H.
Fason, C.
Fonoti, T.
Fowler, M.
Fox, D.
Gallishaw, L.
Goldberg, A.
Harris, N.
Henderson, E.
Herrera, A.
Hill, S.
Hosack, A.
Howry, K.
Hunter, W.
Irvin, K.
James, E.
Johnson, B.
Johnson, M.
Johnson, S.
Johnstone, L.
Jones, C.
Kleinsasser, J.
Kight, K.
Kluwe, C.
Liwienski, C.
Loeffler, C.
McKinnie, B.
Mitrione, M.
Moore, M.
Mosley, C.
Newman, K.
Offord, W.
O’Sullivan, J.
Owens, R.
Patterson, E.
Robinson, K.
Robinson, M.
Rosenthal, M.
Scott, D.
Sharper, D.
Smith, O.
Smith, R.
Smoot, F.
Snell, S.
Taylor, E.
Taylor, T.
Thomas, D.
Udeze, K.
Wiggins, J.
Williams, B.
Williams, K.
Williams, M.
Williams, P.
Williamson, T.
Wilson, M.
Winfield, A.
Withrow, C.
1
9/11
TB
N
PS
P
IR
P
PS
S
S
N
IR
P
S
P
N
IA
PS
P
IA
PS
P
N
DNP
IR
IA
P
S
P
IA
IA
NFI
P
PS
P
IA
P
S
P
P
PS
S
N
P
S
P
S
N
P
IA
P
P
N
P
N
N
P
S
S
S
SUS
P
S
PS
N
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
P
PS
S
S
2
9/18
@ Cin
N
PS
S
IR
P
PS
S
S
N
IR
IA
S
S
N
IA
PS
P
IA
PS
IA
N
DNP
IR
IA
P
P
S
P
IA
NFI
P
PS
P
P
DNP
S
S
P
PS
S
N
P
S
P
S
N
P
IA
S
P
N
P
N
IA
S
S
S
S
SUS
P
S
PS
N
S
P
P
P
P
S
P
S
P
PS
S
S
3
9/25
NO
N
PS
P
IR
P
PS
IA
S
N
IR
S
S
P
N
IA
PS
P
P
PS
IA
N
P
IR
IA
P
S
IA
P
IA
NFI
P
PS
P
P
P
S
P
S
PS
S
N
P
S
P
S
N
S
IA
P
S
N
P
N
P
S
S
P
IA
SUS
P
S
PS
N
S
S
S
P
P
S
P
S
S
PS
S
S
5
6
7
8
10/2 10/16 10/23 10/30
@ Atl @ Chi GB @ Car
N
N
N
PS
PS
PS
PS
PS
P
P
P
P
IR
IR
IR
IR
P
P
P
P
PS
PS
PS
PS
IA
IA
S
S
S
S
S
S
N
N
PS
N
IR
IR
IR
IR
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
P
P
P
P
PS
PS
N
N
P
IA
IA
IA
PS
PS
PS
PS
P
P
P
P
P
P
IA
IA
PS
PS
P
P
P
IA
P
P
N
N
IA
IA
P
S
S
S
IR
IR
IR
IR
P
P
IA
IA
P
S
S
S
S
P
P
P
S
S
S
S
P
IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
IA
NFI
NFI
NFI
NFI
IA
P
N
N
P
P
P
P
S
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
S
P
P
P
S
IA
IA
IA
IA
P
P
P
PS
PS
PS
PS
S
S
S
S
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
P
S
S
S
S
P
P
P
P
S
S
S
S
N
IA
N
N
S
S
P
S
P
P
P
P
P
S
S
S
IR
IR
IR
IR
N
N
N
N
S
P
P
P
N
N
N
PS
P
P
P
P
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
IA
S
S
S
SUS
SUS
SUS
SUS
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
PS
P
S
S
S
P
P
IA
IA
IA
IR
IR
IR
S
S
S
S
IA
IA
P
P
S
S
S
S
IA
P
P
P
S
S
S
S
S
P
P
P
PS
PS
PS
PS
S
S
S
S
S
P
P
P
9
10
11
12
13
14
11/6 11/13 11/21 11/27 12/4 12/11
Det @ NYG @ GB Clev @ Det StL
N
N
PS
PS
P
S
IR
IR
P
P
PS
PS
S
S
S
S
N
N
IR
IR
S
S
IR
IR
P
P
PS
PS
IA
IA
IA
IA
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
IA
IA
S
S
IR
IR
IA
P
S
S
P
P
S
S
IA
IA
DNP DNP
NFI
NFI
N
N
P
P
IA
N
S
S
S
S
P
P
P
IA
P
P
PS
PS
S
S
PS
PS
P
P
S
S
P
P
S
S
N
N
S
P
IA
P
S
S
IR
IR
N
IA
P
P
PS
PS
P
S
S
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
SUS
SUS
P
P
S
IA
N
N
PS
PS
S
P
P
P
IR
IR
P
P
P
S
S
S
IA
IA
S
S
P
S
PS
PS
S
S
P
P
15
16
12/18 12/25
Pit
@ Bal
17
1/1
Chi
2005
GP GS DNP IA
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
6
0
3
9
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
7
0
1
7
7
0
0
9
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
5
0
0
4
4
0
0
0
6
0
0
3
0
0
0
4
7
5
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
6
9
5
0
0
9
3
0
0
8
7
0
1
3
0
0
6
0
0
2
7
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
1
6
0
0
0
7
1
0
1
8
2
0
1
8
2
1
0
9
4
0
0
5
2
0
4
8
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
9
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
9
9
0
0
9
0
0
0
9
9
0
0
0
0
0
1
9
5
0
0
5
0
0
4
9
6
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
9
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
1
0
1
9
6
0
0
9
9
0
0
9
8
0
0
7
7
0
2
0
0
0
0
9
3
0
0
8
8
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
7
0
0
7
2
0
2
3
2
0
1
9
4
0
0
7
2
0
2
9
9
0
0
6
1
0
3
9
9
0
0
9
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
9
0
0
9
4
0
0
HOW THE 2005 VIKINGS WERE BUILT
YEAR
1998
1999
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
DRAFT
TE
RB
T
LB
CB
DT
LB
WR
LB
DE
RB
LB
TE
Jim Kleinsasser (2)
Michael Bennett (1)
Bryant McKinnie (1)
Raonall Smith (2)
Brian Williams (4a)
Kevin Williams (1)
E.J. Henderson (2)
Nate Burleson (3)
Dontarrious Thomas (2)
Darrion Scott (3)
Mewelde Moore (4b)
Rod Davis (5)
Jeff Dugan (7)
WR
DE
G
RB
DT
Troy Williamson (1a)
Erasmus James (1b)
Marcus Johnson (2)
Ciatrick Fason (4)
C.J. Mosley (6)
TRADES
LB
G
C
LB
Sam Cowart (NYJ)
Toniu Fonoti (SD)
Melvin Fowler (Clev)
Napoleon Harris (Oak)
FREE AGENCY/WAIVERS
G Chris Liwienski**
C Cory Withrow**
DE Lance Johnstone**
S Corey Chavous**
QB Shaun Hill*
RB Moe Williams #
G Adam Goldberg*
T Mike Rosenthal**
CB
C
S
DT
LS
LB
TE
WR
TE
CB
RB
K
CB
LB
CB
QB
P
QB
WR
S
CB
WR
DT
Ralph Brown**
Anthony Herrera*
Will Hunter**
Spencer Johnson*
Cullen Loeffler*
Keith Newman**
Richard Owens*
Marcus Robinson**
Jermaine Wiggins**
Antoine Winfield**
Adimchinobe Echemandu**
Paul Edinger**
Dovonte Edwards*
Heath Farwell*
Laroni Gallishaw*
Brad Johnson #
Chris Kluwe (W-Sea)
J.T. O’Sullivan**
Koren Robinson**
Darren Sharper**
Fred Smoot**
Travis Taylor**
Pat Williams**
* ROOKIE FREE AGENT PRIOR TO JOINING VIKINGS
** NFL VETERAN OR HAD BEEN IN OTHER NFL CAMPS PRIOR TO JOINING VIKINGS
# PLAYER WAS DRAFTED BY THE VIKINGS AND RETURNED VIA TRADE, WAIVERS, OR FREE AGENCY
MISCELLANEOUS
STATS
FIRST DOWNS EARNED-REGULAR SEASON
Total First Downs (First Downs on Third or Fourth Downs)
One awarded to passer and receiver on passing plays
PLAYER
Daunte Culpepper
Mewelde Moore
Brad Johnson
Travis Taylor
Jermaine Wiggins
Marcus Robinson
Troy Williamson
Nate Burleson
Michael Bennett
Moe Williams
Jim Kleinsasser
Ciatrick Fason
Koren Robinson
Richard Owens
TOTAL
RUSHING
11(5)
17(2)
1(0)
6(0)
2(1)
2(0)
39(8)
RECEIVING
10(1)
19(3)
18(7)
16(5)
14(6)
10(4)
4(1)
2(2)
4(1)
1(1)
1(0)
99(31)
PASSING
77(22)
22(9)
99(31)
TOTAL
88(27)
27(3)
23(9)
19(3)
18(7)
16(5)
14(6)
10(4)
10(1)
4(3)
4(1)
2(0)
1(1)
1(0)
237(70)
FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY
Game
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
Att.
0/0
Quarter
-
Result
No Fourth Down Attempts
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
0/0
-
No Fourth Down Attempts
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
0/0
-
No Fourth Down Attempts
@ Atlanta (10/2)
2/2
4th
4th
Moore 3 rush (4-1 ATL 22)
Culpepper to Williamson for 16t (4-7 ATL 16)
@ Chicago (10/16)
1/4
1st
th
4
4th
th
4
B. Johnson incomplete to Wiggins (4-1 CHI 18)
Culpepper sacked for -11 (4-9 MIN 12)
Culpepper to Wiggins for 8 (4-5 CHI 38)
Culpepper incomplete to Wiggins (4-10 CHI 30)
vs. Green Bay (10/23)
0/1
2
Culpepper fumbled; recovered by Burleson (4-1 GB 35)
@ Carolina (10/30)
1/2
4th
4th
B. Johnson incomplete to Wiggins (4-10 CAR 10)
B. Johnson to M. Robinson for 5t (4-1 CAR 5)
vs. Detroit (11/6)
0/0
-
No Fourth Down Attempts
@ New York (11/13)
0/0
-
No Fourth Down Attempts
@ Green Bay (11/21)
vs. Cleveland (11/27)
@ Detroit (12/4)
vs. St. Louis (12/11)
vs. Pittsburgh (12/18)
@ Baltimore (12/25)
vs. Chicago (1/1/06)
nd
RED ZONE EFFICIENCY
VS. TAMPA BAY (9/11/05)
st
nd
rd
2
3
1
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
1
2
-
AT CINCINNATI (9/18/05)
st
nd
rd
2
3
1
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
1
3
1
4
th
2
-
4
th
2
2
VS. NEW ORLEANS (9/25/05)
st
nd
rd
th
2
3
4
1
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
3
-
1
AT ATLANTA (10/2/05)
st
nd
2
1
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
1
2
1
rd
3
1
AT CHICAGO (10/16/05)
st
nd
rd
2
3
1
OFFENSE
1
1
1
DEFENSE
-
1
1
VS. GREEN BAY (10/23/05)
st
nd
rd
2
3
1
OFFENSE
1
DEFENSE
-
1
-
AT CAROLINA (10/30/05)
st
nd
rd
2
3
1
OFFENSE
1
1
DEFENSE
1
2
VS DETROIT (11/6/05)
st
nd
2
1
OFFENSE
1
3
DEFENSE
-
1
1
rd
3
-
KEY
Poss. = Possessions
TDs = Touchdowns
FGs = Field Goals
PTs = Points
2
1
4
th
2
-
4
th
2
4
th
2
1
4
th
2
-
4
th
1
-
Poss.
2
3
Poss.
2
7
Poss.
5
3
Poss.
2
4
Poss.
3
4
Poss.
3
2
Poss.
4
4
Poss.
5
1
TDs
FGs
PTs
0
1
1/1
1/1
3
10
TDs
FGs
PTs
1
3
0
2/2
8
27
TDs
FGs
PTs
1
2
3/4
1/1
16
16
TDs
FGs
PTs
1
2
1/1
2/2
10
20
TDs
FGs
PTs
0
3
1
0
3
21
TDs
FGs
PTs
1
1
2
0/1
13
7
TDs
FGs
PTs
2
4
0/1
0/0
13
28
TDs
FGs
PTs
3
1
2/2
0/0
27
7
AT NEW YORK (11/13/05)
st
nd
rd
1
2
3
OFFENSE
1
DEFENSE
1
2
AT GREEN BAY (11/21/05)
st
nd
rd
1
2
3
OFFENSE
th
Poss.
TDs
FGs
PTs
2
1
5
0
1
0/1
1/2
0
11
th
Poss.
TDs
FGs
PTs
th
Poss.
TDs
FGs
PTs
th
Poss.
TDs
FGs
PTs
th
Poss.
TDs
FGs
PTs
th
Poss.
TDs
FGs
PTs
th
Poss.
TDs
FGs
PTs
th
Poss.
TDs
FGs
PTs
4
4
DEFENSE
VS. CLEVELAND (11/27/05)
st
nd
rd
1
2
3
4
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
AT DETROIT (12/4/05)
st
nd
1
2
OFFENSE
rd
4
rd
4
3
DEFENSE
VS. ST. LOUIS (12/11/05)
st
nd
1
2
OFFENSE
3
DEFENSE
VS. PITTSBURGH (12/18/05)
st
nd
rd
1
2
3
OFFENSE
4
DEFENSE
AT BALTIMORE (12/25/05)
st
nd
rd
1
2
3
OFFENSE
4
DEFENSE
VS. CHICAGO (1/1/06)
st
nd
1
2
OFFENSE
DEFENSE
rd
3
4
TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS
TAKEAWAYS
TURNOVERS
18 Takeaways (6 fumbles, 12 interceptions)
8 resulted in 48 Vikings' points
7 inside Vikings' 20
3 inside opponents' 20
20 Turnovers (8 fumbles, 12 interceptions)
9 resulted in 47 opponents’ points
1 inside Vikings’ 20
6 inside opponents’ 20
11 First Half Takeaways (4 fumbles, 7 interceptions)
7 resulted in 45 Vikings' points
8 First Half Turnovers (5 fumbles, 3 interceptions)
4 resulted in 20 opponents’ points
5 1st Quarter Takeaways (2 fumbles, 3 interceptions)
3 resulted in 21 Vikings' points
3 1st Quarter Turnovers (2 fumble, 1 interception)
1 resulted in 7 opponents’ points
6 2nd Quarter Takeaways (2 fumbles,4 interceptions)
4 resulted in 24 Vikings' points
5 2nd Quarter Turnovers (3 fumbles, 2 interceptions)
3 resulted in 13 opponents’ points
7 Second Half Takeaways (2 fumbles, 5 interceptions)
1 resulted in 3 Vikings' points
12 Second Half Turnovers (3 fumbles, 9 interceptions)
5 resulted in 27 opponents’ points
2 3rd Quarter Takeaway (1 fumble, 1 interception)
0 resulted in Vikings' points
7 3rd Quarter Turnovers (3 fumbles, 4 interceptions)
3 resulted in 17 opponents’ points
5 4th Quarter Takeaways (1 fumble, 4 interceptions)
1 resulted in 3 Vikings' points
5 4th Quarter Turnovers (5 interceptions)
2 resulted in 10 opponents’ points
PLUS/MINUS TURNOVER RATIO
First Half
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Second Half
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Overtime
Totals
11 Takeaways
5 Takeaways
6 Takeaways
7 Takeaways
2 Takeaway
5 Takeaways
- Takeaways
18 Takeaways
8 Turnovers
3 Turnovers
5 Turnovers
12 Turnovers
7 Turnovers
5 Turnovers
- Turnovers
20 Turnovers
-2 Turnover Ratio
TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS BREAKDOWN
TAKEAWAYS – Fumble Recoveries and Interceptions
DATE
9/11
9/11
9/18
9/25
9/25
9/25
9/25
10/16
10/16
10/16
11/6
11/6
11/6
11/13
11/13
11/13
11/13
11/13
OPPONENT
vs. Tampa Bay
vs. Tampa Bay
at Cincinnati
vs. New Orleans
vs. New Orleans
vs. New Orleans
vs. New Orleans
at Chicago
at Chicago
at Chicago
vs. Detroit
vs. Detroit
vs. Detroit
at New York
at New York
at New York
at New York
at New York
TAKEAWAY
Interception by Sharper
Interception by Smoot
Interception by Offord
Fumble recovery by Winfield
Interception by Newman
Interception by Winfield
Fumble recovery by Owens
Fumble recovery by Chavous
Fumble recovery by Newman
Interception by Chavous
Fumble recovery by K. Williams
Interception by Winfield
Interception by Sharper
Fumble recovery by Winfield
Interception by Sharper
Interception by Sharper
Interception by B. Williams
Interception by Sharper
QTR.
1
2
2
1
1
4
4
2
3
4
2
2
4
1
1
2
3
4
YD-LINE
MIN 12
MIN 29
MIN -3
NO 24
NO 27
NO 37
NO 38
MIN 47
CHI 48
MIN 15
DET 20
DET 15
MIN 0
NY 27
NY 7
MIN 11
MIN 19
MIN -2
RESULT
Touchdown
Punt
Punt
Touchdown
Touchdown
Field Goal
End of Game
Field Goal
Blocked Field Goal
Interception
Touchdown
Touchdown
End of Game
Missed Field Goal
Blocked Field Goal
Touchdown
Punt
Punt
QTR.
1
1
2
4
4
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
4
3
4
2
3
3
YD-LINE
TB 7
MIN 43
TB 47
TB 6
MIN 29
MIN 48
MIN 13
CIN 42
CIN 10
CIN 17
MIN 43
CIN -5
ATL 14
ATL 47
MIN 36
CHI 42
CHI 36
GB 29
DET 32
MIN 36
RESULT
Punt
Interception
Interception
Touchdown
End of Game
Touchdown
Field Goal
Touchdown
Punt
Punt
Touchdown
Field Goal
Punt
Field Goal
TO on downs
Touchdown
TO on downs
Field Goal
Punt
Interception
TURNOVERS – Fumbles Lost and Had Intercepted
DATE
9/11
9/11
9/11
9/11
9/11
9/18
9/18
9/18
9/18
9/18
9/18
9/18
10/2
10/2
10/2
10/16
10/16
10/23
11/6
11/13
OPPONENT
vs. Tampa Bay
vs. Tampa Bay
vs. Tampa Bay
vs. Tampa Bay
vs. Tampa Bay
at Cincinnati
at Cincinnati
at Cincinnati
at Cincinnati
at Cincinnati
at Cincinnati
at Cincinnati
at Atlanta
at Atlanta
at Atlanta
at Chicago
at Chicago
vs. Green Bay
vs. Detroit
at New York
TURNOVER
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Fumble by Culpepper
Fumble by Culpepper
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Fumble by Bennett
Fumble by Bennett
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Fumble by Culpepper
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Intercepted pass from Culpepper
Fumble by Moore
Fumble by B. Johnson
Fumble by Bennett
FUMBLES
PLAYER
FUMBLES
LOST
Daunte Culpepper
5
3
Michael Bennett
3
3
Brad Johnson
1
1
Mewelde Moore
1
1
Jim Kleinsasser
1
0
Koren Robinson
1
0
Moe Williams
1
0
TOTAL
13
8
SCORING DRIVES
Opponent
9/11 vs. Tampa Bay
9/11 vs. Tampa Bay
9/18 at Cincinnati
9/25 vs. New Orleans
9/25 vs. New Orleans
9/25 vs. New Orleans
9/25 vs. New Orleans
9/25 vs. New Orleans
9/25 vs. New Orleans
9/25 vs. New Orleans
10/2 at Atlanta
10/2 at Atlanta
10/16 at Chicago
10/23 vs. Green Bay
10/23 vs. Green Bay
10/23 vs. Green Bay
10/23 vs. Green Bay
10/23 vs. Green Bay
10/30 at Carolina
10/30 at Carolina
11/6 vs. Detroit
11/6 vs. Detroit
11/6 vs. Detroit
11/6 vs. Detroit
11/6 vs. Detroit
11/13 at New York
Plays
10
10
7
1
12
5
1
9
4
7
11
11
12
11
8
11
9
3
7
7
9
9
3
3
6
8
Poss.
Time
7:07
5:37
2:24
0:06
5:49
2:34
0:07
5:23
1:36
2:30
4:21
2:51
7:18
4:58
3:35
5:25
4:36
0:24
3:15
1:15
4:53
4:22
1:22
0:53
3:32
1:11
Quarter
3
4
4
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
1
2
2
2
4
4
Net
Yards
34
41
82
24
78
26
53
43
7
16
54
67
48
59
74
64
83
26
74
50
57
44
14
11
33
42
How
Acquired
Punt
Punt
Kickoff
Fumble
Punt
Interception
Punt
Kickoff
Interception
TO on downs
TO on downs
Kickoff
Fumble
Kickoff
Punt
Missed FG
Punt
Kickoff
Kickoff
Punt
Missed FG
Punt
Fumble
Interception
Punt
Kickoff
Scoring Play
Edinger 53 FG
Edinger 22 FG
Culpepper 5 run
Culpepper 24 pass to Taylor
Edinger 24 FG
Culpepper 13 pass to Taylor
Culpepper 53 pass to Williamson
Edinger 28 FG
Edinger 48 FG
Edinger 34 FG
Edinger 43 FG
Culpepper 16 pass to Williamson
Edinger 23 FG
Edinger 27 FG
Culpepper 27 pass to M. Robinson
Edinger 22 FG
Culpepper 14 pass to Moore
Edinger 56 FG
Moore 4 run
B. Johnson 5 pass to M. Robinson
Edinger 21 FG
B. Johnson 5 pass to Bennett
Fason 3 run
B. Johnson 15 pass to Burleson
Edinger 40 FG
Edinger 48 FG
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME BESTS
V
VIIK
KIIN
NG
GS
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EN
NS
SE
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RUSHING
Yards Rushing
Rushing Attempts
TDs Rushing
106
23
1
Longest Rush
Longest TD Rush
31
5
PASSING
Yards Passing
Passing Attempts
Passes Completed
TDs Passing
Longest Pass
Longest TD Pass
Michael Bennett vs. Detroit (11/6)
Mewelde Moore vs. New Orleans (9/25)
Ciatrick Fason vs. Detroit (11/6)
Mewelde Moore at Carolina (10/30)
Daunte Culpepper at Cincinnati (9/18)
Michael Bennett vs. Detroit (11/6)
Daunte Culpepper at Cincinnati (9/18)
300
48
26
3
68
53
Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25)
Daunte Culpepper at Chicago (10/16)
Daunte Culpepper at Chicago (10/16)
Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25)
Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25)
Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25)
83
10
68
2
53
Troy Williamson vs. New Orleans (9/25)
Jermaine Wiggins at Chicago (10/16)
Marcus Robinson vs. New Orleans (9/25)
Travis Taylor vs. New Orleans (9/25)
Troy Williamson vs. New Orleans (9/25)
Interceptions
Longest Interception Return
Longest Fumble Return
QB Sacks
Solo Tackles
3
92t
6
2.0
9
Combined Tackles
12
Darren Sharper at New York (11/13)
Darren Sharper at New York (11/13)
Kevin Williams vs. Detroit (11/6)
Lance Johnstone vs. Detroit (11/6)
Keith Newman at New York (11/13)
Antoine Winfield vs. Detroit (11/6)
Fred Smoot, at Carolina (10/30)
Sam Cowart at Atlanta (10/2)
Antoine Winfield at Cincinnati (9/18)
Darren Sharper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
Antoine Winfield vs. Detroit (11/6)
4
56
62
71t
86t
Paul Edinger vs. New Orleans (9/25)
Paul Edinger vs. Green Bay (10/23)
Chris Kluwe vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
Mewelde Moore at New York (11/13)
Koren Robinson at New York (11/13)
RECEIVING
Yards Receiving
Receptions
Longest Reception
TDs Receiving
Longest TD Reception
V
VIIK
KIIN
NG
GS
SD
DE
EFFE
EN
NS
SE
E
V
VIIK
KIIN
NG
GS
SS
SP
PE
EC
CIIA
ALL TTE
EA
AM
MS
S
Field Goals
Longest Field Goal
Longest Punt
Longest Punt Return
Longest Kickoff Return
TEAM SINGLE GAME BESTS
Points
First Downs
Total Offense
Net Yards Rushing
Net Yards Passing
Rushing Attempts
Passing Attempts
Passes Completed
Interceptions
Longest Interception Return
Longest Fumble Return
QB Sacks
Solo Tackles
Combined Tackles
33
24
420
164
274
39
49
26
4
92t
6
4.0
60
85
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
vs. Green Bay (10/23)
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
vs. Detroit (11/6)
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
at Chicago (10/16)
at Chicago (10/16)
at New York (11/13)
at New York (11/13)
vs. Detroit (11/6)
vs. Detroit (11/6)
at Cincinnati (9/18)
at Cincinnati (9/18)
WEEK BY WEEK LEADERS
OPPONENT
RUSHES
RUSH YDS
RECEPT.
REC. YDS
SACKS
TACKLES
Bennett, 6
M. Williams, 6
M. Williams, 15
Kleinsasser, 4
Wiggins, 4
Burleson, 45
Johnstone, 1.0
P. Williams, 1.0
Chavous, 10
Sharper, 10
9/18
@ Cincinnati
Moore, 8
Bennett, 36
Taylor, 7
Taylor, 75
-
Davis, 11
9/25
New Orleans
Moore, 23
Moore, 101
Wiggins, 6
Williamson, 83
Johnstone, 1.0
Udeze, 1.0
Thomas, 10
10/2
@ Atlanta
Moore, 14
Moore, 57
Moore, 6
Moore, 63
Cowart, 1.0
Cowart, 9
S. Johnson, 9
10/16
@ Chicago
Moore, 14
Moore, 57
Wiggins, 10
Wiggins, 68
Harris, 1.0
K. Williams 1.0
Chavous, 8
10/23
Green Bay
Moore, 13
Moore, 45
Wiggins, 6
Moore, 60
Robinson, 60
-
Smoot, 8
10/30
@ Carolina
Moore, 9
Johnson, 30
Moore, 30
M. Robinson, 4
M. Robinson, 77
James, 1.0
Smoot, 10
11/6
Detroit
Bennett, 18
Bennett, 106
Taylor, 4
Taylor, 27
Johnstone, 2.0
Winfield, 12
11/13
@ New York
Bennett, 19
Bennett, 16
Bennett, 6
K. Robinson, 44
Scott, 1.0
Newman, 10
9/11
Tampa Bay
11/21
@ Green Bay
11/27
Cleveland
12/4
@ Detroit
12/11
St. Louis
12/18
Pittsburgh
12/25
@ Baltimore
1/1/06
Chicago
WEEK BY WEEK STARTERS
VIKINGS’ OFFENSE
Date/Opp.
9/11
vs. TB
9/18
@ Cin.
HB
Wiggins
3rd WR/FB
-
Culpepper
RB
M.
Williams
Bennett
-
M.
Robinson
Williamson
Culpepper
Moore
-
Taylor
Kleinsasser
Williamson
Culpepper
Moore
Wiggins
Owens
Rosenthal
Kleinsasser
Taylor
Culpepper
Moore
Wiggins
-
Goldberg
Rosenthal
Kleinsasser
Burleson
Culpepper
-
Wiggins
M.
Robinson
Fowler
Goldberg
Rosenthal
Kleinsasser
Burleson
Culpepper
Moore
-
M.
Robinson
Liwienski
Fowler
Goldberg
Rosenthal
Kleinsasser
Burleson
B.
Johnson
Moore
-
M.
Robinson
McKinnie
Liwienski
Fowler
Goldberg
Rosenthal
Kleinsasser
Burleson
B.
Johnson
Bennett
-
T.
Williamson
LE
NT
UT
RE
SLB
MLB
WLB
LCB
RCB
FS
SS
Udeze
P.
WIliams
S.
Johnson
K.
WIlliams
P.
Williams
Scott
Harris
-
Thomas
Winfield
Smoot
Sharper
Chavous
Scott
Newman
Davis
Henderson
Winfield
Smoot
Sharper
Chavous
3rd CB/
4th LB
B.
Williams
-
WR
Taylor
LT
McKinnie
LG
Liwienski
C
Withrow
RG
M.
Johnson
M.
Johnson
RT
Rosenthal
TE
Kleinsasser
WR
Burleson
QB
Culpepper
Taylor
McKinnie
Liwienski
Withrow
Rosenthal
Kleinsasser
Burleson
9/25
vs. NO
M.
Robinson
McKinnie
Liwienski
Withrow
M.
Johnson
Rosenthal
Kleinsasser
10/2
@ Atl.
-
McKinnie
Liwienski
Withrow
M.
Johnson
Rosenthal
10/16
@ Chi,
M.
Robinson
McKinnie
Liwienski
Fowler
Goldberg
10/23
vs. GB
Taylor
McKinnie
Liwienski
Fowler
10/30
@ Car.
Taylor
McKinnie
Liwienski
11/6
Det.
Taylor
McKinnie
K.
Robinson
11/13
@ NY
11/21
@ GB
11/27
vs. Cle.
12/4
@ Det.
12/11
Vs. Stl.
12/18
vs. Pit.
1/1/06
vs. Chi.
VIKINGS’ DEFENSE
Date/Opp.
9/11
vs. TB
9/18
@ Cin.
K.
Williams
9/25
vs. NO
Udeze
P.
Williams
K.
Williams
Johnstone
Harris
Cowart
Thomas
Winfield
Smoot
Chavous
Offord
-
10/2
@ Atl.
S.
Johnson
P.
Williams
K.
Williams
Scott
Harris
Cowart
Henderson
Winfield
Smoot
Irvin
Chavous
-
10/16
@ Chi.
K.
Williams
P.
Williams
-
Scott
Newman
Cowart
Henderson
Winfield
Smoot
Sharper
Chavous
Smith
10/23
vs. GB
K.
Williams
P.
Williams
-
Scott
Newman
Cowart
Henderson
Winfield
Smoot
Sharper
Chavous
Smith
10/30
@ Car.
K.
Williams
P.
Williams
-
Scott
Newman
Cowart
Henderson
Winfield
Smoot
Sharper
Chavous
Smith
11/6
vs. Det.
James
P.
Williams
K.
Williams
Scott
Newman
Cowart
Henderson
Winfield
Smoot
Sharper
Chavous
-
Scott
P.
Williams
K.
Williams
James
Newman
Cowart
Henderson
Winfield
B.
Williams
Sharper
Chavous
-
11/13
@ NY
11/21
@ GB
11/27
vs. Cle.
12/4
@ Det.
12/11
vs. Stl.
12/18
vs. Pit.
12/25
@ Bal.
1/1/06
Vs. Chi.
RECORD WHEN…
OVERALL RECORD: 4-5
LEADING AFTER 1ST QUARTER .................................................................................. 2-1
TRAILING AFTER 1ST QUARTER ................................................................................. 0-3
LEADING AT THE HALF ............................................................................................... 3-0
TRAILING AT THE HALF .............................................................................................. 1-5
LEADING AFTER 3RD QUARTER.................................................................................. 3-0
TRAILING AFTER 3RD QUARTER ................................................................................. 1-5
VIKINGS SCORE FIRST ................................................................................................ 3-2
OPPONENTS SCORE FIRST ........................................................................................ 1-3
VIKINGS PASS FOR 200+ YARDS ............................................................................... 2-4
OPPONENTS PASS FOR 200+ ..................................................................................... 3-3
VIKINGS RUSH FOR 100+ YARDS............................................................................... 3-0
OPPONENTS RUSH FOR 100+ YARDS ....................................................................... 2-4
VIKINGS COMMIT 3+ TURNOVERS ............................................................................. 0-3
OPPONENTS COMMIT 3+ TURNOVERS ..................................................................... 3-1
VS. THE NFC.................................................................................................................. 4-4
VS. THE AFC.................................................................................................................. 0-1
VS. THE NFC NORTH .................................................................................................... 2-1
INDOORS ....................................................................................................................... 3-2
OUTDOORS ................................................................................................................... 1-3
AT HOME ....................................................................................................................... 3-1
ON THE ROAD ............................................................................................................... 1-4
ON ARTIFICIAL SURFACE ........................................................................................... 4-3
ON NATURAL GRASS................................................................................................... 0-2
SCORING 20 OR MORE POINTS.................................................................................. 4-0
SCORING UNDER 20 POINTS ...................................................................................... 0-5
VIKINGS WIN COIN TOSS ............................................................................................ 0-2
LONG PLAYS
RUSHES OF 15+ YARDS
31
Michael Bennett vs. Detroit (11/6)
28
Mewelde Moore vs. New Orleans (9/25)
25
Mewelde Moore at Chicago (10/16)
23
Michael Bennett at Cincinnati (9/18)
19
Mewelde Moore at Atlanta (10/2)
18
Daunte Culpepper at Carolina (10/30)
18
Daunte Culpepper vs. Green Bay (10/23)
17
Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25)
15
Mewelde Moore vs. Green Bay (10/23)
15
Mewelde Moore vs. New Orleans (9/25)
CATCHES OF 20+ YARDS
68
Marcus Robinson from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25)
53t
Troy Williamson from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25)
45
Marcus Robinson from Brad Johnson at Carolina (10/30)
44
Koren Robinson from Brad Johnson at New York (11/13)
36
Troy Williamson from Brad Johnson at Carolina (10/30)
31
Travis Taylor from Daunte Culpepper at Chicago (10/16)
29
Mewelde Moore from Daunte Culpepper vs. Green Bay (10/23)
27t
Marcus Robinson from Daunte Culpepper vs. Green Bay (10/23)
27
Mewelde Moore from Daunte Culpepper at Atlanta (10/2)
26
Mewelde Moore from Brad Johnson vs. Detroit (11/6)
25
Travis Taylor from Daunte Culpepper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
25
Moe Williams from Daunte Culpepper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
24
Travis Taylor from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25)
23
Troy Williamson from Daunte Culpepper at Cincinnati (9/18)
22
Troy Williamson from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25)
21
Jermaine Wiggins from Brad Johnson at New York (11/13)
21
Marcus Robinson from Daunte Culpepper at Cincinnati (9/18)
21
Troy Williamson from Daunte Culpepper at Cincinnati (9/18)
20
Michael Bennett from Daunte Culpepper at Atlanta (10/2)
20
Nate Burleson from Daunte Culpepper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
PASSES OF 20+ YARDS
68
Daunte Culpepper to Marcus Robinson vs. New Orleans (9/25)
53t
Daunte Culpepper to Troy Williamson vs. New Orleans (9/25)
45
Brad Johnson to Marcus Robinson at Carolina (10/30)
44
Brad Johnson to Koren Robinson at New York (11/13)
36
Brad Johnson to Troy Williamson at Carolina (10/30)
31
Daunte Culpepper to Travis Taylor at Chicago (10/16)
29
Daunte Culpepper to Mewelde Moore vs. Green Bay (10/23)
27t
Daunte Culpepper to Marcus Robinson vs. Green Bay (10/23)
27
Daunte Culpepper to Mewelde Moore at Atlanta (10/2)
26
Brad Johnson to Mewelde Moore vs. Detroit (11/6)
25
Daunte Culpepper to Travis Taylor vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
25
Daunte Culpepper to Moe Williams vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
24
Daunte Culpepper to Travis Taylor vs. New Orleans (9/25)
23
Daunte Culpepper to Troy Williamson at Cincinnati (9/18)
22
Daunte Culpepper to Troy Williamson vs. New Orleans (10/23)
21
Brad Johnson to Jermaine Wiggins at New York (11/13)
21
21
20
20
Daunte Culpepper to Marcus Robinson at Cincinnati (9/18)
Daunte Culpepper to Troy Williamson at Cincinnati (9/18)
Daunte Culpepper to Michael Bennett at Atlanta (10/2)
Daunte Culpepper to Nate Burleson vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
INTERCEPTION RETURNS OF 10+ YARDS
92t
Darren Sharper at New York (11/13)
88t
Darren Sharper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
31
Darren Sharper at New York (11/13)
30
Darren Sharper vs. Detroit (11/6)
26
Brian Williams at New York (11/13)
KICKOFF RETURNS OF 35+ YARDS
86t
Koren Robinson at New York (11/13)
72
Koren Robinson vs. Green Bay (10/23)
49
Koren Robinson vs. Detroit (11/6)
46
Koren Robinson vs. New Orleans (9/25)
PUNT RETURNS OF 20+ YARDS
71t
Mewelde Moore at New York (11/13)
30
Mewelde Moore vs. Detroit (11/6)
LONG FIELD GOALS OF 40+ YARDS
56
Paul Edinger vs. Green Bay (10/23)
53
Paul Edinger vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
48
Paul Edinger at New York (11/13)
48
Paul Edinger vs. New Orleans (9/25)
43
Paul Edinger at Atlanta (10/2)
40
Paul Edinger vs. Detroit (11/6)
LONG TOUCHDOWNS OF 15+ YARDS
92
Darren Sharper interception return at New York (11/13)
88
Darren Sharper interception return vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
86
Koren Robinson kickoff return at New York (11/13)
71
Mewelde Moore punt return at New York (11/13)
53
Troy Williamson from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25)
27
Marcus Robinson from Daunte Culpepper vs. Green Bay (10/23)
24
Travis Taylor from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25)
15
Nate Burleson from Brad Johnson vs. Detroit (11/6)
GAMEDAY INACTIVES
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
#13 Shaun Hill, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #36 Dovonte Edwards, #64 Anthony Herrera,
#83 Jeff Dugan, #96 C.J. Mosley, #99 Erasmus James
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
#13 Shaun Hill, #18 Koren Robinson, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #35 Ciatrick Fason,
#36 Dovonte Edwards, #55 Sam Cowart, #83 Jeff Dugan, #96 C.J. Mosley
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
#13 Shaun Hill, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #35 Ciatrick Fason, #42 Darren Sharper, #56 E.J.
Henderson, #81 Nate Burleson, #83 Jeff Dugan, #96 C.J. Mosley
@ Atlanta (10/2)
#13 Shaun Hill, #20 Moe Williams, #29 Brian Williams, #42 Darren Sharper,
#51 Lance Johnstone, #81 Nate Burleson, #82 Keenan Howry, #95 Kenechi Udeze
@ Chicago (10/16)
#13 Shaun Hill, #29 Brian Williams, #35 Ciatrick Fason, #64 Anthony Herrera,
#81 Nate Burleson, #83 Jeff Dugan, #91 Matt Mitrione, #97 Spencer Johnson
vs. Green Bay (10/23)
#13 Shaun Hill, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #36 Dovonte Edwards, #54 Dontarrious Thomas,
#64 Anthony Herrera, #79 Toniu Fonoti, #83 Jeff Dugan, #97 Spencer Johnson
@ Carolina (10/30)
#13 Shaun Hill, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #36 Dovonte Edwards, #54 Dontarrious Thomas,
#64 Anthony Herrera, #79 Toniu Fonoti, #83 Jeff Dugan, #97 Spencer Johnson
vs. Detroit (11/6)
#20 Moe Williams, #22 Ken Irvin, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #39 Adimchinobe Echemandu,
#64 Anthony Herrera, #79 Toniu Fonoti, #83 Jeff Dugan, #96 C.J. Mosley
@ New York (11/13)
#7 J.T. O’Sullivan, #20 Moe Williams, #27 Fred Smoot, #39 Adimchinobe Echemandu,
#64 Anthony Herrera, #79 Tonui Fonoti, #83 Jeff Dugan, #97 Spencer Johnson
@ Green Bay (11/21)
vs. Cleveland (11/27)
@ Detroit (12/4)
vs. St. Louis (12/11)
vs. Pittsburgh (12/18)
@ Baltimore (12/25)
vs. Chicago (1/1/06)
SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 1
BUCCANEERS 24, VIKINGS 13
HHH Metrodome, September 11, 2005
Attendance – 63,939
1
Tampa Bay.................0
Minnesota .................7
2
17
0
3
0
3
4
7
3
OT
-
st
Vikings – Sharper 88 interception return (Edinger kick) (1 – 2:44)
Buccaneers – Smith 23 pass from Griese (Bryant kick) (2nd – 14:55)
nd
Buccaneers – Smith 2 pass from Griese (Bryant kick) (2 – 4:38)
nd
Buccaneers – Bryant 41 FG (2 – 0:17)
rd
Vikings – Edinger 53 FG (3 – 3:52)
Vikings – Edinger 22 FG (4th – 6:13)
th
Buccaneers – Williams 71 run (Bryant kick) (4 – 1:23)
Buccaneers
First Downs ..................................... 12
Rushes/Yards.................................. 31/146
Passing Yards ................................. 199
Punt Return Yards........................... 3/27
KO Return Yards............................. 4/83
Passes (A-C-I)................................. 29-18-2
Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 2/14
Punts............................................... 6/46.8
Fumbles/Lost................................... 1/0
Penalties/Yards ............................... 13/99
Possession Time............................. 30:34
Vikings
15
16/26
222
5/54
5/89
33-22-3
2/11
4/54.3
4/2
9/70
29:26
Passing
Buccaneers – Griese 29-18-213, 62.1%, 2 TD, 2 INT - 78.7 rating.
Vikings – Culpepper 33-22-233, 66.7%, 0 TD, 3 INT – 49.2 rating.
Total
24
13
G
GA
ME
AM
EN
NO
OTTE
ES
S
Marcus Johnson became the first rookie guard
in team history to start a season opener.
Chris Kluwe’s 62-yard punt set a new team
record for the longest punt on his very first NFL
kick.
Chris Kluwe’s four-punt average of 54.3 was the
nd
2 best performance in team history
Darren Sharper’s 88-yard INT return for a TD
rd
was his 3 straight INT for a TD. It also was the
th
5 longest in team history and the longest in 14
years.
Paul Edinger’s 53-yard FG was the longest FG
nd
on opening day in team history and tied the 2
longest FG in team history.
Lance Johnstone’s sack gave him 63.5 total and
th
34.5 as a Viking, which ranks 11 in team
history.
Vikings had two players reach the century mark
for career receptions – Michael Bennett (102)
and Nate Burleson (100).
Daunte Culpepper’s consecutive games with a
passing touchdown ended at 21. The last time
he did not throw a TD was 11/23/03.
Rushing
Buccaneers – C. Williams 27-148-1 TD, Alstott 1-0, Galloway 1-0, Griese 2-(-2).
Vikings – M. Williams 6-15, Culpepper 4-12, Bennett 6-(-1).
Receiving
Buccaneers – Galloway 5-97, Clayton 4-57, Smith 4-34-2 TD, Cook 2-7, Becht 1-7, Alstott 1-7, Hilliard 1-4.
Vikings – Kleinsasser 4-42, Wiggins 4-33, Burleson 3-45, Taylor 3-38, Robinson 3-22, Bennett 3-21, M. Williams 2-32.
Sacks
Buccaneers – McFarland 1.0 (8 yds), Rice 1.0 (3 yds).
Vikings – Johnstone 1.0 (7 yds), P. Williams 1.0 (7 yds).
Tackles
Buccaneers – Quarles 7-0-7, Bolden 6-0-6, Jackson 4-1-5, Brooks 4-0-4, Phillips 3-1-4.
Vikings – Sharper 9-1-10, Chavous 6-4-10, Cowart 3-3-6, Udeze 3-3-6, K. Williams 4-1-5, Henderson 3-2-5. P. Williams 4-1-5.
Interceptions
Buccaneers – Kelly (2-16 yds), Brooks (0 yds).
Vikings – Sharper (88t yds), Smoot (0 yds).
SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 2
VIKINGS 8, BENGALS 37
Paul Brown Stadium, September 18, 2005
Attendance – 65,763
1
Minnesota .................0
Cincinnati...................14
2
0
13
3
0
7
4
8
3
OT
-
Total
8
37
st
Bengals – C. Johnson 70 pass from Palmer (Graham kick) (1 – 14:08)
Bengals – Houshmandzadeh 12 pass from Palmer (Graham kick) (1st – 7:19)
nd
Bengals – Graham 40 FG (2 – 5:02)
Bengals – Graham 29 FG (2nd 3:19)
nd
Bengals – Schobel 8 pass from Palmer (Graham kick) (2 – 0:12)
rd
Bengals – Houshmandzadeh 16 run (Graham kick) (3 – 2:06)
th
Bengals – Graham 30 FG (4 – 5:41)
Vikings – Culpepper 5 run (Culpepper-Robinson pass) (4th – 3:17)
Vikings
First Downs ..................................... 21
Rushes/Yards.................................. 14/77
Passing Yards ................................. 227
Punt Return Yards........................... 1/5
KO Return Yards............................. 8/101
Passes (A-C-I)................................. 37-21-5
Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 2/9
Punts............................................... 3/46.7
Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/2
Penalties/Yards ............................... 7/49
Possession Time............................. 21:20
Bengals
26
39/167
337
2/15
1/18
40-27-1
0/0
3/41.7
1/0
17/115
38:40
G
GA
ME
AM
EN
NO
OTTE
ES
S
Rod Davis led all tacklers with 11 stops in his
first career start.
st
Rookie Troy Williamson had his 1 career
rd
reception, a 21-yarder in the 3 quarter. On the
day he had three plays of 20+ yards - two
receptions (21, 23) and a kickoff return (25).
th
Daunte Culpepper scored his 29 career
th
rushing touchdown, tying Dave Osborn for 5 in
team history.
nd
Willie Offord had his 2 career interception,
picking off Carson Palmer in the end zone on a
nd
2 quarter drive.
Passing
Vikings – Culpepper 37-21-236, 56.8%, 0 TD, 5 INT – 36.4 rating.
Bengals – Palmer 40-27-337, 67.5%, 3 TD, 1 INT – 108.0 rating.
Rushing
Vikings – Bennett 3-36, Moore 8-29, Culpepper 2-10-1 TD, M. Williams 1-2.
Bengals – R. Johnson 22-90, Perry 9-47, Houshmandzadeh 2-24-1 TD, Palmer 4-3, J. Johnson 2-3.
Receiving
Vikings – Taylor 7-75, Burleson 3-48, Wiggins 3-17, Williamson 2-44, Robinson 2-40, Moore 2-7, Kleinsasser 1-6, Bennett 1-(-1).
Bengals – C. Johnson 7-139-1 TD, Houshmandzadeh 5-55-1 TD, Henry 4-45, C. Perry 4-33, Schobel 2-36-1 TD, Kelly 2-7,
T. Perry 1-13, Walter 1-6, R. Johnson 1-3.
Sacks
Vikings – None.
Bengals – Smith 1.0 (5 yds), Powell 1.0 (4 yds).
Tackles
Vikings – Davis 7-4-11, P. Williams 8-2-10, Winfield 9-0-9, Henderson 5-4-9, Chavous 6-1-7.
Bengals – O’Neal 7-2-9, Thurman 3-3-6, James 3-0-3, Ratliff 3-0-3, Williams 2-1-3, L. Johnson 2-1-3.
Interceptions
Vikings – Offord (0 yds).
Bengals – O’Neal (3-27 yds), Kaesviharn (6 yds), James (5 yds).
SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 3
SAINTS 16, VIKINGS 33
HHH Metrodome, September 25, 2005
Attendance – 63,952
1
New Orleans ..............0
Minnesota .................17
2
6
7
3
3
0
4
7
9
OT
-
st
Vikings –Taylor 24 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (1 – 14:47)
st
Vikings – Edinger 24 FG (1 – 7:18)
st
Vikings – Taylor 13 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (1 – 0:33)
Vikings – Williamson 53 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (2nd – 5:37)
nd
Saints – Conwell 13 pass from Brooks (pass failed) (2 – 1:54)
rd
Saints – Carney 22 FG (3 – 5:38)
th
Saints – McAllister 1 run (Carney kick) (4 – 11:40)
Vikings – Edinger 28 FG (4th – 6:17)
th
Vikings – Edinger 48 FG (4 – 4:29)
Vikings – Edinger 34 FG (4th – 1:08)
Saints
First Downs ..................................... 15
Rushes/Yards.................................. 20/114
Passing Yards ................................. 182
Punt Return Yards........................... 3/9
KO Return Yards............................. 8/193
Passes (A-C-I)................................. 32-12-2
Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 3/17
Punts............................................... 6/41.7
Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/2
Penalties/Yards ............................... 14/84
Possession Time............................. 21:47
Vikings
21
39/146
274
3/8
4/91
29-21-0
6/26
5/48.4
0/0
8/60
38:13
Passing
Saints – Brooks 32-12-199, 37.5%, 1 TD, 2 INT – 43.6 rating.
Vikings – Culpepper 29-21-300, 72.4%, 3 TD, 0 INT – 140.0 rating.
Total
16
33
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Daunte Culpepper tied Tommy Kramer’s team
record with 19 career 300-yard games.
Mewelde Moore rushed for 100+ yards for the
rd
3 time in his 4 career starts. He has 2 against
New Orleans.
Daunte Culpepper’s 3 passing TDs is a new
team record for most TD passes thrown in the
first 7 seasons. Culpepper now has 132 passing
TDs, surpassing Fran Tarkenton’s 131 (196166, 1972). The NFL record is 220 by Dan
Marino (1983-89).
The 13 seconds in which the Vikings scored
their first TD was the quickest score in team
history, surpassing the previous record of 16
seconds vs. Philadelphia on 11/19/89.
Rookie Troy Williamson scored his first NFL
nd
touchdown with his 53-yard reception in the 2
quarter.
Jermaine Wiggins’ 60 yards receiving gave him
799 total receiving yards and moved him into
the Vikings’ Top 10 for tight ends in team
history, moving past Andrew Jordan’s 763
yards.
Moe Williams’ 3 receptions gave him 128 career
catches and moved him into the Vikings’ Top 10
for running backs in team history, passing Ed
Marinaro (125).
Rushing
Saints – McAllister 14-63-1 TD, Brooks 3-29, Smith 3-22.
Vikings – Moore 23-101, Culpepper 9-35, Bennett 2-4, K. Robinson 1-4, M. Williams 4-2.
Receiving
Saints – McAllister 4-19, Henderson 3-95, Conwell 3-65-1 TD, Horn 1-11, Poole 1-9.
Vikings – Wiggins 6-60, Williamson 3-83-1 TD, Taylor 3-40-2 TD, M. Williams 3-4, M. Robinson 2-80, Owens 2-18
Kleinsasser 1-12, Moore 1-3.
Sacks
Saints – Bryant 2.5 (12 yds), Thomas 2.0 (13 yds), Howard 0.5 (2 yds), Watson 1.0 (0 yds).
Vikings – Johnstone 1.0 (5.0 yds), Udeze 1.0 (6 yds), Newman 0.5 (6 yds), Scott 0.5 (6 yds).
Tackles
Saints – Howard 7-4-11, Young 6-0-6, Smith 5-1-6, Bockwoldt 3-2-5, Bryant 3-2-5.
Vikings – Thomas 7-3-10, K. Williams 5-1-6, Offord 3-1-4, Brown 3-0-3, Chavous 3-0-3, Scott 3-0-3, P. Williams 3-0-3
Winfield 3-0-3.
Interceptions
Saints – None.
Vikings – Newman (1 yd), Winfield (1 yd).
SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 4
VIKINGS 10, FALCONS 30
Georgia Dome, October 2, 2005
Attendance – 69,552
1
Minnesota .................0
Atlanta........................7
2
0
17
3
0
3
4
10
3
OT
-
Total
10
30
st
Falcons – Crumpler 5 pass from Vick (Peterson kick) (1 – 7:44)
Falcons – Duckett 1 run (Peterson kick) (2nd – 12:55)
nd
Falcons – Dunn 37 run (Peterson kick) (2 – 3:40)
nd
Falcons – Peterson 38 FG (2 – 0:01)
rd
Falcons – Peterson 26 FG (3 – 0:04)
th
Vikings – Edinger 43 FG (4 – 8:13)
th
Falcons – Peterson 39 FG (4 – 5:24)
Vikings – Williamson 16 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (4th – 2:33)
Vikings
First Downs ..................................... 17
Rushes/Yards.................................. 16/63
Passing Yards ................................. 198
Punt Return Yards........................... 2/0
KO Return Yards............................. 5/101
Passes (A-C-I)................................. 34-23-2
Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 9/52
Punts............................................... 5/46.0
Fumbles/Lost................................... 3/1
Penalties/Yards ............................... 11/85
Possession Time............................. 27:23
Falcons
22
41/285
83
3/14
1/36
22-11-0
1/5
3/35.0
1/0
8/65
32:37
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In the week leading up to the game, Chris
Kluwe was named the NFC Special Teams
st
Player of the Month, becoming the 1 Vikings’
rookie to earn a Player of the Month award in
st
any category and the 1 Viking to win Special
Teams honors since former punter Mitch Berger
won the award in December of 2000.
nd
Rookie Troy Williamson scored his 2 NFL
touchdown on a 16-yard pass from Culpepper in
th
nd
the 4 quarter. It was his 2 straight game with
a TD.
st
Sam Cowart recorded his 1 sack of QB
st
Michael Vick and his 1 sack since 10/12/03 He
now has 11.5 career sacks. Cowart also led the
team with 9 solo tackles.
st
Koren Robinson returned kickoffs for the 1
time in his career and had a long of 34 yards.
Passing
Vikings – Culpepper 34-23-250, 67.6%, 1 TD, 2 INT – 74.4 rating.
Falcons – Schaub 14-5-39, 0 TD, 0 INT – 44.3 rating; Vick 8-6-49, 1 TD, 0 INT – 129.7 rating.
Rushing
Vikings –Moore 14-57, Culpepper 1-10, Bennett 1-(-4).
Falcons – Dunn 18-126-1 TD, Vick 4-58, Schaub 4-56, Duckett 14-40-1 TD, Griffith 1-5.
Receiving
Vikings –Moore 6-63, Taylor 5-62, Williamson 4-39-1 TD, Wiggins 3-25, Bennett 2-31, Kleinsasser 2-13, M. Robinson 1-17.
Falcons – Finneran 3-31, Crumpler 3-16-1 TD, White 2-12, Jenkins 1-12, Blakley 1-10, Dunn 1-7.
Sacks
Vikings – Cowart 1.0 (5 yds).
Falcons – Coleman 2.0 (10.0 yds), Smith 2.0 (10 yds), Williams 2.0 (15 yds), Brooking 1.0 (5 yds), Kerney 1.0 (2 yds),
Scott 1.0 (10 yds).
Tackles
Vikings – Cowart 9-0-9, S. Johnson 6-3-9, Chavous 4-4-8, Scott 4-3-7, K. Williams 3-4-7.
Falcons – Brooking 8-1-9, Williams 8-0-8, Cash 6-1-7, Hall 5-0-5, Scott 4-0-4, Webster 4-0-4.
Interceptions
Vikings – None.
Falcons – Brooking (6 yds), Hall (37 yds).
SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 5
VIKINGS 3, BEARS 28
Soldier Field, October 16, 2005
Attendance – 62,143
1
Minnesota .................0
Chicago......................0
2
3
7
3
0
7
4
0
14
OT
-
Total
3
28
Vikings – Edinger 23 FG (6:55)
Bears – Clark 3 pass from Orton (Gould kick) (2nd – 0:37)
rd
Bears – Clark 2 pass from Orton (Gould kick) (3 – 7:28)
th
Bears – Jones 24 run (Gould kick) (4 – 13:03)
th
Bears – Jones 1 run (Gould kick) (4 – 4:11)
G
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Vikings
First Downs ..................................... 16
Rushes/Yards.................................. 19/80
Passing Yards ................................. 203
Punt Return Yards........................... 3/11
KO Return Yards............................. 5/91
Passes (A-C-I)................................. 49-26-2
Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 4/34
Punts............................................... 6/44.2
Fumbles/Lost................................... 0/0
Penalties/Yards ............................... 14/91
Possession Time............................. 32:22
Bears
16
30/95
97
3/63
2/54
25-16-1
3/20
5/38.8
2/2
8/58
27:38
Jermaine Wiggins finished with a career-high 10
nd
catches, tying him for the 2 most by a Vikings’
tight end.
st
Corey Chavous snared his 1 interception of the
season, picking off Bears’ quarterback Kyle
th
Orton in the 4 quarter.
st
Kevin Williams notched his 1 sack of the
season, giving him 23.0 for his career.
st
Koren Robinson caught his 1 pass as a Viking,
a 4-yarder from Daunte Culpepper.
Passing
Vikings – Culpepper 48-26-237, 0 TD, 2 INT – 50.4 rating; B. Johnson 1-0-0, 0 TD, 0 INT – 39.6 rating.
Bears – Orton 25-16-117, 2 TD, 1 INT – 84.9 rating.
Rushing
Vikings –Moore 14-57, Culpepper 1-14, Bennett 3-8, M. Williams 1-1.
Bears – Jones 23-89-2 TD, Orton 4-4, Benson 3-2.
Receiving
Vikings – Wiggins 10-68, Moore 5-52, M. Robinson 4-41, Williamson 4-35, Taylor 2-37, K. Robinson 1-4.
Bears – Muhammad 5-48, Clark 4-19-2 TD, Edwards 2-13, Bradley 1-15, Peterson 1-7, Jones 1-6, Reid 1-5, Wade 1-4.
Sacks
Vikings – Harris 1.0 (9 yds), K. Williams 1.0 (5.5 yds), Johnstone 0.5 (3 yds), Scott 0.5 (2.5 yds).
Bears – Urlacher 2.0 (23 yds), Harris 1.0 (3 yds), Idonije 1.0 (8 yds).
Tackles
Vikings – Chavous 6-2-8, Cowart 4-3-7, Henderson 3-4-7, P. Williams 5-1-6, Scott 4-2-6, K. Williams 4-2-6, Smith 3-3-6.
Bears – Urlacher 8-1-9, Tillman 6-1-7, Brown 5-1-6, Hillenmeyer 4-2-6, Briggs 4-1-5.
Interceptions
Vikings – Chavous (0 yds).
Bears – Tillman (55 yds), Harris (44 yds).
SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 6
PACKERS 20, VIKINGS 23
HHH Metrodome, October 23, 2005
Attendance – 64,278
1
Green Bay ..................0
Minnesota .................0
2
17
0
3
0
10
4
3
13
OT
-
nd
Packers –Driver 22 pass from Favre (Longwell kick) (2 – 12:11)
Packers – Chatman 4 pass from Favre (Longwell kick) (2nd – 4:33)
nd
Packers – Longwell 53 FG (2 – 0:22)
rd
Vikings – Edinger 27 FG (3 – 10:02)
rd
Vikings – M. Robinson 27 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (3 -4:48)
th
Vikings – Edinger 22 FG (4 – 9:01)
th
Vikings – Moore 14 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (4 – 3:10)
Packers – Longwell 39 FG (4th – 0:24)
th
Vikings – Edinger 56 FG (4 – 0:00)
Packers
First Downs ..................................... 19
Rushes/Yards.................................. 23/45
Passing Yards ................................. 329
Punt Return Yards........................... 0/0
KO Return Yards............................. 5/90
Passes (A-C-I)................................. 37-29-0
Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 0/0
Punts............................................... 3/45.3
Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/0
Penalties/Yards ............................... 6/50
Possession Time............................. 29:57
Vikings
24
26/108
255
3/9
5/147
31-23-0
5/25
2/39.0
2/1
4/21
30:03
Total
20
23
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Paul Edinger set a new team record and a
personal record for the longest career field goal
made with his 56-yard game winner as time
expired.
th
Daunte Culpepper became only the 11 NFL
quarterback in league history to reach 20,000
yards in first 7 seasons.
Daunte Culpepper’s 2 passing TDs moved him
into the NFL’s Top 10 for the most thrown in first
7 seasons, surpassing Warren Moon’s 134 and
th
moving into 9 place.
th
Chris Liwienski made his 70 consecutive
career start, moving him past David Dixon’s 69
nd
and into 2 place all-time among guards.
Jermaine Wiggins’ 6 receptions gave him a
career total of 103, setting a team record for the
fewest games needed (20) to reach the century
th
mark. He is only the 6 Vikings’ TE to reach 100
catches.
The Vikings’ 17-point comeback win ranks as
th
the 5 biggest comeback in team history.
Passing
Packers –Favre 36-28-315, 77.8%, 2 TD, 0 INT – 121.6 rating;
Fisher 1-1-14, 100%, 0 TD, 0 INT – 118.8 rating.
Vikings – Culpepper 31-23-280, 74.2%, 2 TD, 0 INT – 123.1 rating.
Rushing
st
Mewelde Moore scored his 1 NFL touchdown
th
with his 14-yard reception in the 4 quarter.
Koren Robinson’s 72-yard kickoff return was the
longest of his career and the team’s longest this
season.
Packers – Green 16-49, Fisher 5-2, Favre 1-0, Chatman 1-(-6).
Vikings – Moore 13-45, Culpepper 7-41, Bennett 6-22.
Receiving
Packers – Driver 8-114-1 TD, Chatman 5-31-1 TD, Franks 3-38, Lee 3-21, Ferguson 2-52, Martin 2-30, Green 2-18,
Fisher 2-17, Henderson 2-8.
Vikings – Wiggins 6-56, Moore 4-60-1 TD, M. Robinson 3-60-1 TD, Burleson 3-37, Taylor 3-36, K. Robinson 2-9,
Williamson 1-13, Kleinsasser 1-9.
Sacks
Packers – Cole 1.0 (4 yds), Jackson 1.0 (3.5 yds), Peterson 1.0 (0 yds), Poppinga 1.0 (14 yds),
Kampman 0.5 (2 yds), Lenon 0.5 (1.5 yds).
Vikings – None.
Tackles
Packers – Roman 8-0-8, Kampman 4-3-7, Thomas 5-0-5, Carroll 4-0-4, Jackson 2-2-4, Barnett 1-3-4.
Vikings – Smoot 8-0-8, Chavous 5-1-6, Cowart 3-3-6, P. Williams 3-3-6, Henderson 5-0-5, Newman 5-0-5.
Interceptions
Packers – None.
Vikings – None.
SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 7
VIKINGS 13, PANTHERS 38
Bank of America Stadium, October 30, 2005
Attendance – 73,502
1
Minnesota .................0
Carolina......................7
2
0
17
3
7
7
4
6
7
OT
-
st
Panthers – Davis 7 run (Kasay kick) (1 – 10:19)
nd
Panthers – Kasay 44 FG (2 – 9:45)
nd
Panthers – Davis 1 run (Kasay kick) (2 – 3:57)
Panthers – Smith 13 pass from Delhomme (Kasay kick) (2nd – 0:38)
rd
Vikings – Moore 4 run (Edinger kick) (3 – 11:45)
Panthers – Mangum 1 pass from Delhomme (Kasay kick) (3rd – 7:25)
th
Panthers – Colbert 25 pass from Delhomme (Kasay kick) (4 – 7:38)
Vikings – M. Robinson 5 pass from B. Johnson (run failed) (4th – 1:55)
Total
13
38
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AM
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OTTE
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st
Vikings
First Downs ..................................... 14
Rushes/Yards.................................. 18/82
Passing Yards ................................. 171
Punt Return Yards........................... 1/13
KO Return Yards............................. 7/136
Passes (A-C-I)................................. 32-16-0
Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 4/19
Punts............................................... 5/48.6
Fumbles/Lost................................... 0/0
Penalties/Yards ............................... 10/60
Possession Time............................. 24:09
Panthers
27
39/111
341
3/24
2/33
31-21-0
1/3
2/42.0
0/0
6/53
35:51
Brad Johnson saw his 1 action under center
for the Vikings since 12/20/98, filling in for
injured Daunte Culpepper.
st
Brad Johnson threw his 1 TD since 10/3/04,
connecting with Marcus Robinson from 5 yards
th
out in the 4 quarter.
nd
Mewelde Moore had his 2 career TD in backrd
to-back games, this time a 4-yard run in the 3
quarter.
st
Erasmus James collected his 1 NFL sack, a 3yard toss of quarterback Jake Delhomme
Passing
Vikings – Johnson 28-13-162, 1 TD, 0 INT – 76.8 rating; Culpepper 4-3-28, 0 TD, 0 INT – 93.8 rating.
Panthers – Delhomme 30-21-341, 3 TD, 0 INT – 141.1 rating; Weinke 1-0-0, 0 TD, 0 INT – 39.6 rating.
Rushing
Vikings – Moore 9-30-1 TD, Johnson 4-30, Culpepper 1-18, Bennett 2-6, M. Williams 1-0, Burleson 1-(-2).
Panthers – Foster 12-51, Davis 17-40-2 TD, Goings 5-20, Delhomme 1-2, Hoover 1-2, Weinke 3-(-4).
Receiving
Vikings – M. Robinson 4-77-1 TD, Wiggins 3-36, M. Williams 3-16, Taylor 2-17, Williamson 1-36, Burleson 1-6, Moore 1-1,
Kleinsasser 1-1.
Panthers – Smith 11-201-1 TD, Gaines 2-67, Colbert 2-32-1 TD, Proehl 2-18, Foster 1-8, Gardner 1-7, Davis 1-7,
Mangum 1-1.
Sacks
Vikings – James 1.0 (3 yds).
Panthers – Carstens 1.0 (6 yds), Moorehead 1.0 (8 yds), Morgan 1.0 (0 yds), Witherspoon 1.0 (5 yds).
Tackles
Vikings – Smoot 9-1-10, Cowart 6-1-7, Sharper 4-3-7, P. Williams 5-1-6, Chavous 4-1-5, Winfield 4-1-5
Panthers – McCree 5-1-6, Gamble 5-1-6, Manning 4-0-4, Minter 2-2-4, Morgan 2-2-4.
Interceptions
Vikings – None.
Panthers – None.
SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 8
LIONS 14, VIKINGS 27
HHH Metrodome, November 6, 2005
Attendance – 63,813
1
Detroit ........................0
Minnesota .................3
2
7
21
3
0
0
4
7
3
OT
-
st
Vikings – Edinger 21 FG (1 – 5:55)
Vikings – Bennett 5 pass from B. Johnson (Edinger kick) (2nd – 7:26)
nd
Vikings – Fason 3 run (Edinger kick) (2 – 5:45)
Vikings – Burleson 15 pass from B. Johnson (Edinger kick (2nd – 4:02)
nd
Lions – Pinner 1 run (Hanson kick) (2 – 0:48)
Lions – Pollard 23 pass from Harrington (Hanson kick) (4th – 14:55)
th
Vikings – Edinger 40 FG (4 – 7:30)
Total
14
27
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AM
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NO
OTTE
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th
Brad Johnson started his 100 career game
th
and his 24 as a Vikings’ quarterback.
th
Lions
First Downs ..................................... 20
Rushes/Yards.................................. 20/58
Passing Yards ................................. 231
Punt Return Yards........................... 2/12
KO Return Yards............................. 6/122
Passes (A-C-I)................................. 48-28-2
Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 4/32
Punts............................................... 5/52.6
Fumbles/Lost................................... 1/1
Penalties/Yards ............................... 6/31
Possession Time............................. 30:21
Vikings
19
35/164
121
3/34
3/101
22-15-0
3/15
5/46.8
1/1
3/18
29:39
Johnson won his 59 career game, which
moves him past Hall-of-Fame Otto Graham’s 58
th
career wins. Johnson now ranks 56 in NFL
history for career wins in games started.
Lance Johnstone recorded 2.0 sacks, giving
him a career total of 67 and a Vikings’ career
total of 38, which moves him past Gary Larsen’s
37 and into the Top 10 in team history.
Michael Bennett rushed for 100+ yards for the
st
1 time since 12/7/03. Bennett’s 106 yards
th
moves him past Terry Allen and into 8 place in
team history with 2,878 yards. It was also
th
Bennett’s 9 career 100-yard game, which
rd
moves him past Bill Brown’s 8 and into 3 place
in team history.
st
Lions – Harrington 48-28-263, 58.3%, 1 TD, 2 INT – 63.1 rating.
Vikings – Johnson 22-15-136, 68.2%, 2 TD, 0 INT – 115.0 rating.
Ciatrick Fason scored his 1 NFL TD on a 3nd
yard run. His scoring on his 2 attempt ranks as
th
5 best for fewest attempts needed in team
history to score a rushing TD.
Rushing
The Vikings scored 3 TDs in 7 offensive plays in
nd
the 2 quarter.
Passing
Lions – Harrington 4-17, Jones 7-15, Bryson 3-15, Pinner 6-11.
Vikings – Bennett 18-106, Moore 11-49, Fason 5-10, Johnson 1-(-1).
Receiving
Lions – Vines 9-109, Bryson 6-30, M. Williams 4-43, Pollard 4-42, Pinner 2-26, Schlesinger 2-5, Jones 1-8.
Vikings – Taylor 4-27, Williamson 3-26, Burleson 2-16-1 TD, Moore 1-26, Robinson 1-12, Wiggins 1-11, Kleinsasser 1-8,
Robinson 1-5, Bennett 1-5.
Sacks
Lions – Edwards 2.0 (12 yds), Smith 1.0 (3 yds).
Vikings – Johnstone 2.0 (19 yds), Newman 1.0 (7 yds), B. Williams 1.0 (6 yds).
Tackles
Lions – Holt 5-3-8, McQuarters 6-1-7, Hall 5-2-7, Holmes 5-2-7, Edwards 5-0-5.
Vikings – Winfield 9-3-12, Smoot 6-0-6, Newman 3-3-6, Scott 3-3-6, B. Williams 4-1-5.
Interceptions
Lions – None.
Vikings – Sharper (30 yds), Winfield (4 yds).
SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 9
VIKINGS 24, GIANTS 21
Giants Stadium, November 13, 2005
Attendance – 78,637
1
Minnesota .................0
New York....................0
2
7
6
3
14
7
4
3
8
OT
-
Total
24
21
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NO
OTTE
ES
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nd
Vikings – Sharper 92 INT return (Edinger kick) (2 – 14:43)
Giants – Feely 35 FG (2nd -11:49)
nd
Giants – Feely 48 FG (2 – 3:39)
Vikings – K. Robinson 86 kickoff return (Edinger kick) (3rd -14:49)
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Giants – Toomer 23 pass from Manning (Feely kick) (3 – 11:46)
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Vikings – Moore 71 punt return (Edinger kick) (3 – 5:27)
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Giants – Barber 3 run (Barber run) (4 – 1:21)
Vikings – Edinger 48 FG (4th – 0:10)
The Vikings became the 1 team in NFL history
to score on kickoff, punt, and interception
returns in the same regular season game in 86
seasons.
Vikings
First Downs ..................................... 11
Rushes/Yards.................................. 21/12
Passing Yards ................................. 125
Punt Return Yards........................... 3/87
KO Return Yards............................. 4/158
Passes (A-C-I)................................. 30-17-0
Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 4/19
Punts............................................... 8/42.8
Fumbles/Lost................................... 1/1
Penalties/Yards ............................... 7/90
Possession Time............................. 24:25
Koren Robinson’s 86-yard kickoff return for a
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TD ranked as the 8 longest in team history and
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his 39.5 yard return average ranked 5 best for
a single game.
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281
5/93
4/81
48-23-4
2/10
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1/1
9/75
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Passing
Vikings – Johnson 30-17-144, 0 TD, 0 INT – 69.3 rating.
Giants – Manning 48-23-291, 1 TD, 0 INT – 39.5 rating.
Rushing
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It was only the 2 time in team history that the
Vikings scored a touchdown on a kickoff and a
punt return in the same game. The last time
was Randy Moss 64-yard punt return and
Robert Tate’s 76-yard kickoff return (12/12/99).
Mewelde Moore’s 71-yard punt return for a TD
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ranked as the 8 longest in team history and his
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87 total punt return yards ranked as the 8 most
in a single game.
With his 42 receiving yards, Jermaine Wiggins
passed Bob Tucker’s 1,045 yards and moved
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him into 9 place among tight ends in team
history.
Darren Sharper’s 92-yard INT return for a TD
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was the 3 longest in team history. He became
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the 1 Vikings’ player to have 2 returns of 80+
yards in a season and a career.
Sharper’s 3 INTs tied a team record with 11
others for the most in a single game, and his
123 return yards set a new team record, as he
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became the 1 player in team history to reach
100 yards.
Vikings – Bennett 19-16, Fason 1-0, Burleson 1-(-4).
Giants – Barber 23-95-1 TD, Manning 2-24, Carter 1-5, Jacobs 1-2, Ward 2-(-2).
Receiving
Vikings – Bennett 6-11, Wiggins 5-42, Burleson 2-14, K. Robinson 1-44, Willimson 1-11, M. Robinson 1-11, Taylor 1-11.
Giants – Barber 8-111, Toomer 6-61-1 TD, Shockey 5-55, Burress 3-50, Finn 1-12, Carter 0-2.
Sacks
Vikings – Scott 1.0 (10 yds), Newman 0.5 (0 yds), P. Williams 0.5 (0 yds).
Giants – Umenyiora 2.0 (8 yds), Strahan 1.0 (2 yds), Wilson 1.0 (9 yds).
Tackles
Vikings – Newman 9-1-10, Winfield 8-1-9, Cowart 6-2-8, Henderson 6-1-7, P. Williams 5-1-6.
Giants – Pierce 7-3-10, Umenyiora 4-5-9, Deloatch 7-0-7, Strahan 5-1-6, Wilson 4-2-6.
Interceptions
Vikings – Sharper 3 (123 yds), B. Williams (26 yds).
Giants – None.
UPDATED PLAYER BIOS
VIKINGS 2005 PLAYERS - UPDATED BIOS
1 PAUL EDINGER, K, 6TH YEAR, MICHIGAN STATE
2005 SEASON: 14-21 FGs, 14-14 XP, 56 points
1 special teams tackle
2005 HIGHS:
56
Long FG
vs. Green Bay (10/23)
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FGs Made
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
5
FG Attempts
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
15
Points
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
EDINGER’S CAREER STATS
KICKING: 124-of-166 FGs, 148-of-148 XP, 519 points
FGs: 1-19 yds (2-2), 20-29 yds (32-34), 30-39 yds (31-45), 40-49 yds (44-62), 50+ yds (15-23)
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Hit 2nd game-winning FG in 4 games when he connected on a 48-yarder with :10 remaining in the
game @ NY Giants (11/13) in a 24-21 win.
Was 2-of-3 FGs with a 21 and 40-yarder and hit 3-of-3 XPs in win vs. Detroit (11/6).
Connected on 56-yard game winner as time expired vs. Green Bay (10/23), setting a Vikings record for
the longest FG in team history. Ended day hitting 3-of-3 FGs and a pair of XPs for 11 points.
His 56-yarder vs. Green Bay (10/23) ranks as his career-long and the 2nd-longest game-winning FG in
NFL history as time expired, surpassed only by Tom Dempsey’s NFL record 63-yarder.
In 6 games with the Vikings, Edinger has booted 2 of the 3 longest FGs in Vikings history with a 56yarder vs. Green Bay (10/23) to win the game and a 53-yarder vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in the opener.
Made 1 of 3 FG attempts in his return to Soldier Field @ Chicago (10/16).
Hit a 43-yard FG and connected on only XP attempt at Atlanta (10/2).
Connected on 4-of-5 FGs and 3-of-3 XPs for game-high 15 points vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Tied for NFC high with 4 made FGs vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Tied career-best with 4 FGs and set career-high with 5 FG attempts.
Set a Vikings opening-day record with a 53-yard FG vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) along with adding a 22-yard FG
and an XP for 7 points in his 1st game in a Vikings uniform.
His 53-yard FG vs. Tampa Bay ties the 2nd-longest in Vikings history, the 6th FG of 53 yards in team
history. The team record is a 54-yarder hit by Jan Stenerud vs. Atlanta (9/16/84).
Battled Aaron Elling for place kicking job during 2005 training camp.
Acquired as a free agent on 5/24/05 after spending first 5 NFL seasons with Chicago.
Pursued by Vikings as a restricted free agent in 2003 before Chicago matched Vikings offer sheet.
Since entering the NFL in 2000, his 13 FGs of 50+ yards are the most by any kicker in the League.
Ranks 3rd in Chicago history with 110 career FGs, trailing Kevin Butler (243) and Bob Thomas (128).
Ranks 2nd in Chicago history with 13 career FGs of 50+ yards, trailing Butler (16).
Has earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors 3 times in career and was named NFC Special
Teams Player of the Month once, tabbed in November 2002.
Consensus All-Rookie choice in 2000.
Married, couple had 1st child, daughter Kevyn, days after he signed with the Vikings.
5 CHRIS KLUWE, P, ROOKIE, UCLA
2005 SEASON: 43 punts, 1971 yards, 45.8 avg., xx net, 4 TB, 9 IN 20, 62 Lg
1 special teams tackle
2005 HIGHS:
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Punts
@ NY Giants (11/16)
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265
Punting Yards
@ Chicago (10/16)
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54.3
Average
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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Net Average
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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Touchback
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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Long Punt
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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@ Cin. (9/18), vs. NO (9/25), @ NY Giants (11/16)
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Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September, the only Vikings rookie to ever earn
any Player of the Month honor.
Only 3 other rookies have led the Vikings in punting, Mike Mercer (1961), Neil Clabo (1975) and Eddie
Johnson (2003).
Averaged 48.6 on 5 punts @ Carolina (10/30) with a long of 56.
Had season-high 6 punts @ Chicago (10/16)
Averaged 46.0 on 5 punts at Atlanta (10/2) with a long of 51 and pinned the Falcons at their own 1-yard line in
the 3rd quarter with a 45-yard punt.
Averaged 48.4 yards with a 42.6 net average vs. New Orleans (9/25) and landed a pair of punts inside the 20.
Landed 2 punts inside the 20 @ Cincinnati (9/18), the 1st of his career.
Had one of top punting performances in team history in NFL debut vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) with a 54.3 average
and a 42.5 net average.
His 54.3 average ranks 2nd-best in Vikings history (minimum 4 punts) and is the best showing by a rookie.
Hit 4 punts for 217 yards (54.3 avg.) with a long of 62 and landed 1 inside the 20 vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Signed by Vikings on 9/4/05 following his release by Seattle in final roster cuts.
Punted 9 times for 379 yards (42.1 avg, 38.6 net) with 1 inside the 20 and a 61 long in preseason action
Joined Seattle as an undrafted rookie and spent the preseason with the club.
Was 1 of 3 finalists for prestigious Ray Guy award as the top collegiate punter as a senior.
Averaged 43.4 yards per punt as a senior in 2004, ranking 2nd in the Pac 10 and 14th in the nation.
Landed career-best 25 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line in 2004.
Was a USA Today 1st-Team All-America at Los Alamitos High.
Teammate with Vikings WR Keenan Howry in high school.
7 J.T. O’SULLIVAN, QB, 4TH YEAR, CALIFORNIA-DAVIS
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Joins both other Vikings QBs, Brad Johnson and Shaun Hill as former NFL Europe signal callers.
Acquired by Vikings off Chicago practice squad on 11/8/05.
Saw lone NFL regular-season action in 2004 regular-season finale at Chicago (1/2/05) when he finished the
game with a pair of kneel downs.
Traded from New Orleans to Green Bay as part of Mike McKenzie trade in 2004.
Inactive for New Orleans as the 3rd QB for all 16 games in 2002 and 2003 along with opening 4 games of
2004 before being traded to Green Bay.
Led Frankfurt Galaxy to World Bowl XII vs. Berlin in 2004 NFL Europe action.
Originally entered the NFL as a 6th-round pick by New Orleans (186th overall).
Starred at Division II California-Davis where he was a 2-year finalist for the Harlon Hill Award as the top
Division II player.
11 DAUNTE CULPEPPER, QB, 7TH YEAR, CENTRAL FLORIDA
2005 SEASON: 139-of-216, 1564 yards, 6 TD, 12 INT, 31/169 sacks, 68 long, 72.0 rating
16 attempts, 88 yards, 5.5 avg., 17 long, 1 TD
2005 HIGHS:
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Completions
@ Chicago (10/16)
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48
Attempts
@ Chicago (10/16)
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300
Passing Yards
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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Long Pass
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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TD Passes
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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5
Interceptions
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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140.0 QB Rating
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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2-point conversion pass
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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Rushing TD
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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Rushing Attempts
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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Rushing Yards
vs. Green Bay (10/23)
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Long Rush
@ Carolina (10/30)
CULPEPPER’S CAREER STATS
PASSING
ATT.
COMP.
2,607
1,700
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65.2
YDS
20,162
LG
78t
TDs
135
INTs
86
SACKS
227
RATING
92.2
RUSHING
ATT.
447
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LG
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TD
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Placed on injured reserve on 11/1/05 with knee injury suffered in game at Carolina (10/30).
Left game at Carolina (10/30) with knee injury suffered on last play of 1st quarter after being tackled at the end
of an 18-yad run to convert a 3rd-and-4.
Ranks 3rd in NFL history for fewest games needed to reach 20,000 career passing yards at 80, trailing Hall of
Famer Dan Marino (74) and Peyton Manning (78).
His comeback win vs. Green Bay (10/23) was the 10th of his career, ranking 3rd in team history behind Tommy
Kramer’s 14 and Fran Tarkenton’s 18.
Notched a 123.1 passer rating in leading the Vikings back from a 17-point halftime deficit to a 23-20 win vs.
Green Bay (10/23), ending the day going 23-of-31 for 280 yards with 2 TDs.
The Vikings comeback was the 5th-largest in Vikings history and the largest deficit overcome in Culpepper’s
career as a starter.
Ran for his 29th career TD @ Cincinnati (9/18) and threw a 2-point conversion pass to Marcus Robinson.
His 29 career rushing TDs ties him with RB Dave Osborn for 5th-most in team history and trails Robert Smith’s
32 for 4th place.
Tied Tommy Kramer’s team record of 19 games with 300+ passing yards with 300-yard day vs. New Orleans
(9/25).
Hit Troy Williamson for 2nd TD pass in as many weeks with a 16-yard pass at Atlanta (10/2).
Had season-best 300 yards and 3 passing TDs vs. New Orleans (9/25) while rushing 8 times for 36 yards.
Threw rookie WR Troy Williamson his 1st career TD on a 53-yard pass and a 68-yard completion to
Marcus Robinson, giving him 26 career pass plays of 50+ yards with ties him for 2nd in team history with
Tommy Kramer and trails Fran Tarkenton’s 36.
Started 6th consecutive opening-day game vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), the 2nd-longest streak of opening-day starts
by a Vikings QB behind Fran Tarkenton’s 7 from 1972-78.
Enjoyed one of the most prolific seasons in NFL history in 2004 and broke virtually every Vikings passing mark.
Led Vikings back to playoffs and into Divisional Round after a 3-year hiatus in 2004.
Ranked 4th in NFL history for single-season passer rating at 110.9 points in 2004.
Ranked 5th in NFL history with his 4,717 passing yards set in 2004.
Ranked tied for 5th in NFL history with 39 passing TDs in 2004.
Set an NFL record with 5,123 combined passing/rushing yards, breaking Dan Marino’s 1984 mark.
Ranked 7th in NFL history in 2004 for combined passing/rushing TDs in a season with 41 (39 passing/2
rushing). Joins Dan Marino, Steve Young and Brett Favre as the only players to post 40+ combined TDs twice
in a career. Had 40 combined in 2000 (33 passing/7 rushing).
Led the NFL in 2004 with 4,717 passing yards, only the 3rd Vikings QB to lead the NFL in passing, joining
Tommy Kramer (1986) and Randall Cunningham (1998).
Ranked 2nd in the NFL in 2004 with 39 TD passes, trailing only Peyton Manning’s 49.
Ranked 2nd in the NFL in 2004 with a passer rating of 110.9, trailing only Peyton Manning’s 121.1.
Set a new Vikings record with 110.9 passer rating, breaking Randall Cunningham’s mark set in 1998.
Set a new Vikings record and led the NFL in 2004 with a 69.2 completion %.
Set new Vikings records for passing TDs (39) and passing yards (4,717) in a season, breaking the TD record of
34 set by Randall Cunningham in 1998 and passing yardage mark of 4,264 by Warren Moon in 1994.
In 2004, set a team record with 14 games over 60% completions (min. 20 at.), breaking his own mark of 10.
Set an NFL record by throwing for 5 TDs in 3 games during the 2004 season.
Holds Vikings career passer rating record at 92.2 (minimum 1,500 attempts).
Did not throw an INT in 9 games in 2004, setting a new Vikings record.
Has thrown for 4+ TDs in 6 career games.
Has completed 60% of his passes in 51 of his 80 career starts, the most in Vikings history, ranking
ahead of Brad Johnson’s 14 and Randall Cunningham’s 9.
Ranks in 12th place in Vikings history with 2,476 rushing yards, trailing Alfred Anderson for 11th place.
Has posted passer rating of 100+ points in 32 games (including playoffs), going 26-6 in those games
(minimum of 20 attempts per game).
Has accounted for 164 career TDs, having passed for 135 and rushed for 29 for a career total of 161.
Has started 80 career games, trailing Tarkenton’s 171 and Kramer’s 110 in Vikings history.
Has thrown a TD pass in 66 of his 80 career starts.
He has thrown or rushed for a TD in 68 of his 80 career starts.
Already stands 3rd on the Vikings career passing TDs list with 135, trailing Tommy Kramer (159) for 2nd
and Fran Tarkenton (239) for 1st.
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His 20,162 career yards ranks 3rd in team history, trailing Tommy Kramer for 2nd (25,775) and Fran
Tarkenton for 1st (33,098).
Moved into 3rd place in Vikings career completions with 1,700, trailing only Tommy Kramer (2,011) and
Fran Tarkenton (2,635).
Has 56 career pass plays of 40+ yards, the 2nd-most in team history behind Tarkenton’s 86.
Has 26 career pass plays of 50+ yards, tied the 3rd most in team history behind Fran Tarkenton’s 36 and
Tommy Kramer’s 26.
Has 11 career pass plays of 60+ yards, tied for the 2nd-most in team history behind Fran Tarkenton’s 17.
Has brought the team back from 4th-quarter deficits to win 10 times in his 79 career starts, vs.
Chicago (9/3/00), vs. Tampa Bay (10/9/00), vs. Buffalo (10/22/00), vs. Tampa Bay (9/30/01), vs. NY
Giants (11/19/01), vs. Detroit (10/13/02), @ New Orleans (12/15/02), vs. Miami (12/21/02), vs. Detroit
(11/21/04), vs. Green Bay (10/23/05).
Tied Tommy Kramer as the only Vikings with 3 straight seasons of 3,000+ yards passing (2002-04).
Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week in 3 of the opening 5 games of the 2004 season and 4 times
overall in 2004, earning the honor for games vs. Dallas (9/12), vs. Chicago (9/26), at New Orleans (10/20) and
at Detroit (12/19). Has won Player of the Week honors 7 times in his career, the most by any Vikings player.
Is only the 5th QB in NFL history to post 40 combined rushing/receiving TDs in a season (33 passing, 7
rushing in 2000), joining Dan Marino, Steve Young, Kurt Warner and Brett Favre.
Saw 1st NFL game action vs. San Francisco (10/24/99), running 3 times for 6 yards and converting a first
down with a 9-yard run.
Left college as the NCAA record holder for single-season passing percentage, hitting 73.6 percent of his
passes as a senior, topping a 15-year-old record held by BYU’s Steve Young at 71.3 percent.
Selected by Minnesota with the 11th overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
Fourth of five quarterbacks to be selected in the 1st round of the 1999 NFL Draft, joining Tim Couch (1stCleveland), Donovan McNabb (2nd-Philadelphia), Akili Smith (3rd-Cincinnati) and Cade McNown (12thChicago).
First QB selected in the 1st round by the Vikings since Tommy Kramer in 1977.
Became only the 3rd QB in NCAA history to throw for over 10,000 yards and rush for over 1,000 yards. Others
were Steve McNair (Alcorn State) and Doug Nussmeir (Idaho).
Active with the African American Adoption Agency, hosting a fundraising golf tournament and hosting a
holiday party at the Vikings Winter Park headquarters.
13 SHAUN HILL, QB, 4TH YEAR, MARYLAND
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Suited up as the Vikings backup for game vs. Detroit (11/6), backing up Brad Johnson who took over starting
duties after Daunte Culpepper’s season-ending injury.
Teammates at Maryland with Vikings LB E.J. Henderson, TE Jeff Dugan and C Melvin Fowler.
Roomed with TE Jeff Dugan at Maryland.
Spent 2003 season with Amsterdam of NFL Europe, ranking among the League leaders in several passing
categories.
Signed as an undrafted free agent on 4/25/02.
Helped lead Maryland to their first ACC title since 1985 as a senior in 2001.
Guided the Terps to a berth in the Orange Bowl and finished the season ranked #10.
Came to Maryland after starting his college career at Hutchinson Community College in his native Kansas.
Joins Vikings Head Coach Mike Tice as former Maryland signal callers.
14 BRAD JOHNSON, QB, 14TH YEAR, FLORIDA STATE
2005 SEASON: 45-of-81, 442 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 45 long, 9/48 sacks, 83.5 rating
4 carries, 30 yards, 14 long
2005 HIGHS:
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Passing Yards
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TD Passes
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QB Rating
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Rushing TD
Rushing Attempts
@ NY Giants (11/13)
@ NY Giants (11/13)
@ Carolina (10/30)
@ Caroina (10/30)
vs. Detroit (11/6)
vs. Detroit (11/6)
@ Carolina (10/30)
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Rushing Yards
Long Rush
JOHNSON’S CAREER STATS
PASSING
ATT.
COMP.
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2,213
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@ Carolina (10/30)
YDS
24,355
LG
82t
TDs
146
INTs
98
SACKS
199
RATING
84.0
Started 2nd game of season @ NY Giants (11/13), his 25th start as a Viking and 101st of his career.
Completed 4-of-6 passes for 46 yards in driving team from the Vikings 28 yard line to the Giants 30 for
the game-winning FG in the final 1:21 of the game.
Win @ NY Giants moved his record as a starter to 17-8 as a Viking and 60-41 in his NFL career.
His 17 victories with the Vikings has ranks 8th in team history.
Started 1st game of 2005 season vs. Detroit (11/6) and led team to 27-14 victory on 15-of-22 passing
with a rating of 115.0 and 2 TDs.
Start vs. Detroit (11/6) was the 100th of his career (regular season) and his 24th as a Viking. Started 1
playoff game with the Vikings and 7 post-season contests in his career.
Has thrown his 152 career regular season and playoff TDs to 43 different receivers.
Threw his 47th TD as a Viking in win vs. Detroit (11/6), ranking as the 7th-most in team history.
Entered game @ Carolina (10/30) in 2nd quarter following Daunte Culpepper knee injury, throwing 1st
TD pass of season to Marcus Robinson.
Played 1st game under center for the Vikings since 12/20/98 vs. Jacksonville and threw his 1st TD as a
Viking since that game.
Threw 1st TD since 10/3/04 vs. Denver when he was with Tampa Bay.
His TD pass to Marcus Robinson @ Carolina (10/30) gives him 12 career TDs against the Panthers,
matching New Orleans for the team he has had the 2nd-most TD passes against in his 14 seasons.
Since the 1996 season when he had his 1st career start, Johnson ranks 6th among NFL QBs with 146
TD passes.
Attempted a pass on a botched FG attempt @ Chicago (10/16).
Did not play @ Cincinnati (9/18) as Vikings did not attempt a FG or PAT.
Returns to Minnesota after spending 6 seasons with Washington (1999-00) and Tampa Bay (2001-04).
Originally entered the NFL as a 9th-round draft choice of the Vikings in 1992.
Guided the Tampa Bay Bucs to lone Super Bowl title and appearance in franchise history in 2002.
Did not start a game in the NFL until 1996.
Has guided 3 franchises to the playoffs as the starting QB (Minnesota, Washington, Tampa Bay).
Threw the 100th career TD pass of their careers to both Cris Carter and Tim Brown.
Since becoming a starter in 1996, ranks 5th in the NFL in both passing TDs (143) and completion % (61.8).
Trails only Daunte Culpepper in Vikings history for completion percentage by a QB with at least 500 attempts.
Ranks 3rd behind Randall Cunningham and Daunte Culpepper for highest passer ratings among QB with at
least 500 attempts.
Has played in a pair of Pro Bowls, honored after the 1999 season with Washington and the 2002 season with
Tampa Bay.
Teammate of Vikings head coach Mike Tice when he was a TE with the Vikings in 1992-93 and 1995.
Threw WR Randy Moss the 1st career NFL TD pass of his career in the 1998 opener vs. Tampa Bay.
Active in many community outreach programs and charities.
Wife, Nikki, is the younger sister of University of Georgia football coach Mark Richt.
Turned 37 years old 2 days after the 2005 season opener, (9/13/05).
18 KOREN ROBINSON, WR, 5th YEAR, NORTH CAROLINA STATE
2005 SEASON: 29 kickoff returns, 763 yards, 26.3 avg., 86t long, 1 TD
2 punt returns, 0 FC, 0 yards
5 catches, 62 yards, 12.4 avg., 44 long
2005 SEASON HIGHS:
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Kickoff Return Yards
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Long KO Return
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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@ NY Giants (11/13)
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Punt Returns
@ Atlanta (10/2)
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Receptions
vs. Green Bay (10/23)
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Receiving Yards
Long Receptoin
ROBINSON’S CAREER STATS
RECEIVING
REC.
YARDS
218
3,229
RUSHING
NO.
YARDS
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87
KICKOFF RETURNS
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TDs
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5.1
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TDs
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26.3
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86t
TDs
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Returned 1st kickoff for a TD @ NY Giants (11/13) when he took back the opening kick of the 2nd half
86 yards. The return was the 8th-longest KO return in team history and the 10th KO return TD in
Vikings history. Also had his season-long 44-yard catch, the longest of the day for the Vikings.
Ranks 2nd in the NFC and 4th in the NFL in kickoff returns with a 26.3 average.
Had 3 kickoff returns for 101 yards with a long of 49 vs. Detroit (11/6).
Had best day of the season returning kicks vs. Green Bay (10/23) posting a career-best 72 yarder and
finishing the day with 147 yards. Also caught a pair of passes for 9 yards.
Caught 1st pass of 2005 season @ Chicago (10/16) when he hauled in a Daunte Culpepper pass.
Made Vikings debut in game vs. New Orleans (9/25), returning 4 kickoffs with a long of 46.
Inactive for game @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Originally signed by Vikings on 9/7/05.
Gives the Vikings 3 WRs on the roster who are top-10 NFL draft choices, joining Troy Williamson and Travis
Taylor.
Spent opening 4 NFL seasons with Seattle Seahawks.
Career-best season came in 2002 with 78 receptions and 1,240 yards and 5 TDs.
Selected with 9th overall choice in the 2001 NFL Draft.
Teammates at North Carolina State with Vikings CB Brian Williams. The pair entered NC State as fellow
freshman RBs in 1997.
Looks to contribute to Vikings as a kick returner and WR.
19 TROY WILLIAMSON, WR, ROOKIE, SOUTH CAROLINA
2005 SEASON: 19 catches, 287 yards, 15.1 avg., 53t long, 2 TD
7 kickoff returns, 89 yards, 12.7 avg., 25 long, 0 TDs
2005 SEASON HIGHS:
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@ Atlanta (10/2), @ Chicago (10/16)
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Receiving Yards
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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53t
Long Catch
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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TD Catch
vs. New Orleans (9/25), @ Atlanta (10/2)
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Kickoff Returns
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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Kickoff Return Yards
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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Long KO Return
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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Ranks 2nd among NFL rookies and leads NFC rookies with 287 yards, trailing only Cleveland’s Braylon
Edwards with 294 yards.
Caught 3 passes for 26 yards with a long of 12 vs. Detroit (11/6).
Caught lone pass of game @ Carolina (10/30), a 36-yarder from Brad Johnson.
Hauled in a 13-yard pass vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Leads all NFC rookies and ranks 3rd among NFL rookies with 214 yards receiving.
Tied season-high with 4 catches @ Chicago (10/16).
Hauled in 2nd TD in 2 games @ Atlanta (10/2) on a 16-yard toss from Daunte Culpepper. Ended day with 4
catches for 39 yards.
Caught 1st NFL TD on a 53-yard toss from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Caught 1st career pass @ Cincinnati (9/18). Of his 7 touches in Cincinnati game, 3 went for 20+ yards with
catches of 23 and 21 yards and a long kickoff return of 25.
Made NFL debut in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), returning a pair of kickoffs for 23 yards.
Highest drafted WR in team history, taken 7th overall, passing Gene Washington (8th overall in 1967) for the honor.
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Left South Carolina following junior season, the 3rd underclassman the Vikings have drafted in the 1st round in
the past 5 years, joining Michael Bennett (2001) and Kenechi Udeze (2004).
Turned 22-years-old during Vikings mini camp in April, his 1st weekend with the team.
Active with community programs and the New Beginning Ministry in his hometown.
Suffered severe burns over his torso and arm due to a childhood accident.
Helped engineer an upset win over #15-ranked Virginia as a sophomore with an school and SEC-record 99yard TD catch.
Set school record as a junior with 210 receiving yards vs. South Florida.
20 MOE WILLIAMS, RB, 10TH YEAR, KENTUCKY
2005 SEASON: 13 attempts, 20 yards, 1.7 avg., 9 long, 0 TD
8 catches, 52 yards, 6.5 avg., 25 long
1 kickoff return, 16 yards
4 special teams tackles
2005 SEASON HIGHS:
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Carries
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Rushing Yards
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Long Rush
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Receiving Yards
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Kickoff Return
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Long Kickoff Return
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Special Teams Tackles
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATS
ATT.
YARDS
AVG.
435
1,826
4.2
RECEIVING
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YARDS
AVG.
154
1,511
9.9
KICKOFF RETURNS
NO.
YARDS
AVG.
63
1,393
22.1
SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES
SOLO
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TOTAL
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85t
TDs
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Inactive for game vs. Detroit (11/6) and @ NY Giants (11/13).
Inactive for game @ Atlanta (10/2) with ankle injury.
Carried 6 times for 15 yards and caught a pair of passes for 32 vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Most experienced member of the Vikings RBs with 132 career games played/12 starts between the Vikings
and Baltimore Ravens (2001).
Has run for 1,534 yards as a Viking, ranking 18th in team history, 159 yards behind Leroy Hoard (1,689)
for 17th place.
Became only the 6th RB in Vikings history to play in 100 games.
Ranks 4th in Vikings history for games played by a RB with 117.
Ranked 9th in the NFC with 1,389 yards from scrimmage in 2003.
Led the NFC and ranked 3rd among all NFL RBs with 644 receiving yards in 2003.
His 11 catches @ San Diego (11/9/03) are tied for 5th-best by a RB in team history and his 126 yards are the
6th-best performance by a RB while his 2 receiving TDs ties a Vikings record. He became the 1st Vikings RB
to catch a pair of TD passes since Herschel Walker in 1990.
Broke the 1,000-yard plateau in yards from scrimmage for the 1st time in his career in 2003 (745 rushing, 644
receiving= 1,389 total).
Enjoyed best season in 2003, posting career highs in rushing and receiving yards.
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His 644 receiving yards marked the 5th-best single-season total by a Vikings RB, closing in on Viking record
of 704 yards set by Rickey Young in 1978.
Only the 11th Vikings player in team history to post 1,000+ career yards each rushing and receiving.
His 65 catches in 2003 more than doubled the 60 catches he had in his first 7 NFL seasons.
Started 2003 opener @ Green Bay (9/7/03), running 22 times for 80 yards to lead all rushers.
His 22 rushing attempts ties for the Vikings opening-day record, joining Robert Smith (1996) and Chuck
Foreman (1974, 1977).
Ranked 3rd in the NFC with 11 rushing TDs in 2002.
Combined with Daunte Culpepper’s 10 rushing TDs to set a new Vikings record for rushing TDs by a duo with
21 in 2002.
Ended 2002 season ranked 4th in team history with 11 rushing TDs, short of the record of 13 held by Chuck
Foreman (1975, ’76) and Terry Allen (1992).
Rushed for a TD in 7 consecutive games in 2002, breaking Bill Brown’s 6 straight in 1968. Streak was
snapped @ New England (11/24/02).
Broke the 100-yard mark for the 1st time in his career with Baltimore, rushing for 111 yards on 24 carries vs.
Indianapolis (12/2/01).
Became the 9th player in Vikings history to return a kickoff for a TD in team history when he took back a NY Giants
kick 85 yards at Giants Stadium on 12/26/99.
Caught a 64-yard pass from Randall Cunningham vs. Chicago (12/6/98), the longest pass play of his career. Went
on IR the following day after breaking a bone in his foot at the end of the 64-yard gain.
Active in the Twin Cities community through United Way Hometown Huddle program and Vikings Victory Visits to
local hospitals.
21 COREY CHAVOUS, SS, 8TH YEAR, VANDERBILT
2005 SEASON: 53 tackles, 37 solos, 6 QB hurries, 4.0 tackles for loss, 6 passes defensed, 1 FR, 1 INT
1 special teams tackle
2005 HIGHS:
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Total Tackles
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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6
Solos
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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Passes Defensed
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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Interception
@ Chicago (10/16)
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4.0
Tackle For Loss
@ Atlanta (10/2)
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Forced Fumble
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Fumble Recovery
@ Chicago (10/16)
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QB Hurries
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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Special Teams Tackle @ Chicago (10/16)
CHAVOUS’ CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
582 tackles, 414 solos, 168 assists, 1.0 sack, 18 INT, 1 TD, 67 PD, 12 QBH, 2 FF, 2 FR, 14.0 TFL,
29 special teams tackles
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Notched season-high 2 passes defensed and 3 tackles @ NY Giants (11/13).
Had 3 tackles and a pair of QB hurries vs. Detroit (11/6).
Ended day with 5 tackles, pass defensed and a QB hurry @ Carolina (10/30).
Had 6 tackles and a pass defensed vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Notched a pair of takeaways @ Chicago (10/16), recovering a fumble and picking off Kyle Orton,
ending the day with 8 tackles.
Returned to starting role at FS @ Atlanta (10/2), ending with 8 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and a pass
defensed.
Started at FS in place of injured Darren Sharper vs. New Orleans (9/25) where he had 3 tackles and a QB
hurry.
Had 7 tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Tied for team-high in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) with 10 tackles and a QB hurry.
Selected by teammates as the 2004 winner of the Ed Block Courage Award.
Has played in 117 career games with 79 starts.
Has started every game as a Viking after signing as a free agent in 2002, 57 consecutive.
Smart and physical player spends tireless hours during game weeks preparing for opponents.
Led Vikings in tackles in 2003 and ranked 2nd in 2004.
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Notched 1st INT of the 2004 season @ Detroit (12/19), giving him INTs in 5 of 6 games against Detroit since
joining the Vikings in 2002.
Named to the Pro Bowl for the 1st time in his career for his 2003 performance, named as the starting SS for
the NFC.
Ranked 2nd on the team and 3rd in the NFC in 2003 with 8 INTs and has helped the Vikings lead the NFC and
ranked 2nd in the NFL with 28 team INTs and rank #2 in the NFC with a +11 turnover ratio.
Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for season opener @ Green Bay (9/7/03), the 1st time in his
career he earned the honor.
His 8 INTs in 2003 ties the 8 he amassed in his 1st 5 NFL seasons.
Started final 7 games of 2002 and all 16 of 2003 at SS.
Has notched both of his INT return TDs against the Detroit Lions, vs. Detroit (11/23/03) and @ Detroit
(12/15/02).
Has not missed a start since joining the Vikings in 2002.
A priority acquisition for the Vikings in the 2002 offseason.
Began his NFL career with Arizona, playing against the Vikings in 1998 Divisional Playoffs in Minnesota.
Uncle, Barney Chavous, was a standout defensive lineman with the Denver Broncos.
A student of the game who avidly watches video tape and has a personal video library of over 1,000 tapes.
23 MICHAEL BENNETT, RB, 5TH YEAR, WISCONSIN
2005 SEASON: 60 attempts, 193 yards, 3.2 avg., 31 long, 0 TDs
13 catches, 67 yards, 5.2 avg., 20 long, 1 TD
2004 SEASON HIGHS:
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Carries
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Rushing Yards
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Catches
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Receiving Yards
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Long Catch
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Receiving TD
BENNETT’S CAREER STATS
RUSHING
ATT.
YARDS
647
2,894
RECEIVING
NO.
YARDS
112
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vs. Detroit (11/6)
@ NY Giants (11/13)
@ Atlanta (10/2)
@ Atlanta (10/2)
vs. Detroit (11/6)
AVG.
4.5
LG
85t
TDs
9
AVG.
8.8
LG
80t
TDs
4
Tied season-high with 6 catches @ NY Giants (11/13).
Notched 9th career 100-yard rushing day vs. Detroit (11/6), finishing with 106 yards on 18 carries and
scored 1st TD of the season on a 5-yard catch from Brad Johnson.
His 9 games over 100 yards ranks 3rd in Vikings history, trailing Robert Smith and Chuck Foreman.
Had season-high 31 receiving yards with a long of 20 @ Atlanta (10/2).
Had team-high 36 rushing yards @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Caught 3 passes for 21 yards and carried 6 times for -1 yard vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Known for his breakaway speed and big-play capability, Bennett has recorded the longest run in Vikings
history (85t at Tampa Bay, 11/3/02) and is tied for the 3rd-longest (78t vs. NY Giants, 11/10/02). He also has
the longest pass play by a Vikings RB with an 80-yard screen pass TD at Pittsburgh, 12/2/01.
His 2,878 career rushing yards moves him into 8th in team history, passing Terry Allen for 8th and
trailing Tommy Mason (3,252).
Set a Vikings record by reaching 2,000 career rushing yards in 30 games, breaking Chuck Foreman’s team
mark by 2 games.
Has broken the 100-yard mark 8 times in his career, tied for 3rd-best in team history with Bill Brown, trailing
Robert Smith’s 29 and Chuck Foreman’s 17.
Ranked 3rd in the NFC in rushing yardage (1,296) and 3rd in the NFC in total yards from scrimmage (1,647) in
2002.
His 1,296 rushing yards in 2002 ranks 2nd in Vikings single-season history, trailing only Robert Smith’s 1,521
in 2000.
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Ran for 100+ yards in 5 games on the 2002 season, trailing Robert Smith’s team-record of 8 games set in
2000.
Set an NFL record by posting a run of 60+ yards in 3 consecutive games- 62 vs. Green Bay (11/17/02), 78t
vs. NY Giants (11/10/02) and 85t @ Tampa Bay (10/3/02).
His 4 straight games of 100+ yards rushing (vs. Chicago-vs.Green Bay in 2002) is 1 shy of Robert Smith’s
team record of 5 straight.
Ranked 2nd in the NFC for rushing yards by a rookie in 2001.
His 682 yards is the 3rd-most rushing yardage by a Vikings rookie, trailing Chuck Foreman’s 801 in 1973 and
Alfred Anderson’s 773 in 1984.
Became only the 3rd Vikings rookie RB to start the season opener, joining Darrin Nelson in 1982 and D.J.
Dozier in 1987.
Vikings 1st round draft pick in 2001, the 27th player taken in the draft.
The first Wisconsin player drafted in the 1st round by the Vikings in franchise history.
First RB drafted in the 1st round by the Vikings since Robert Smith in 1992.
A track man who won Big 10 indoor track titles in the 60m and 200m and outdoor titles in the 100m and 200m
during college career.
Ran for 1,681 yards and 11 TDs in 2000, his only season as a starter for the Badgers.
Backed up Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne as a freshman at Wisconsin in 1999.
24 WILLIE OFFORD, S, 4TH YEAR, SOUTH CAROLINA
2005 SEASON: 6 tackles, 3 solos, 1 INT, 3 passes defensed, 3 QB hurries
3 special teams tackles
2005 HIGHS:
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Special Teams Tackles
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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Tackles
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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Passes Defensed
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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Interception
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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QB Hurry
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
OFFORD’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
62 tackles, 46 solos, 16 assists, 0.0 sacks, 2 INT, 6 PBU, 1 FF, 1 TFL, 6 QB Hurries,
38 special teams tackles
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Placed on injured reserve on 9/28 with knee injury suffered vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Serves team as special teams captain for 2nd straight season.
Started at SS for Corey Chavous, who moved to FS in place of injured Darren Sharper.
Led Vikings DBs with 4 tackles and 3 QB hurries with a pass defensed.
Posted 2nd career INT when he grabbed a Carson Palmer pass in the end zone @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Notched 2 special teams tackles and tackle on defense in season opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Seasoned special teams leader has starting experience as a FS and SS during his career.
Stepped in and started both 2004 playoff games in place of injured Corey Chavous.
Notched 1st career INT in the 2002 opener vs. Chicago in Champaign, IL off Bears starter Jim Miller.
One of 3 defenders the Vikings selected with the first 4 picks in the 2002 NFL Draft.
Was one of 5 Gamecock defensive players selected in the 2002 NFL Draft and the 3rd member of the USC
defensive backfield chosen in the top 70 picks.
Earned starts as a DB and LB during his college career.
Second son, Zaivan, was born during Vikings 2005 training camp.
Played high school ball against Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper while at Palatka (FL) High.
25 WILL HUNTER, S, 2ND YEAR, SYRACUSE
2005 SEASON: 1 tackle, 1 solo
4 special teams tackles
2005 HIGHS:
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Solos
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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Total Tackle
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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Special Teams Tackle vs. Detroit (11/6)
HUNTER’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE: 1 tackle, 1 solo
4 special teams tackles
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Had a special teams tackle @ Carolina (10/30).
Contributed on special teams @ Chicago (10/16) where he notched his 1st career NFL tackle.
Made regular-season debut @ Atlanta (10/2).
Moved from Vikings practice squad to regular roster following injury to Willie Offord.
Spent final 5 weeks of 2004 on Vikings practice squad.
Attended Chester High in Chester, PA, the same school as Vikings coach Ted Cottrell.
26 ANTOINE WINFIELD, CB, 7TH YEAR, OHIO STATE
2005 SEASON: 55 tackles, 49 solos, 3 QB hurries, 5 passes defensed, 2 INT, 3.0 TFL
8 special teams tackles, 2 FR, 1 FF
2005 HIGHS:
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Total Tackles
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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Solo Tackles
@ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. Detroit (11/6)
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Interception
vs. New Orleans (9/25), vs. Detroit (11/6)
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2
QB Hurries
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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Forced Fumble
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1
Fumble Recovery
vs. New Orleans (9/25), @ NY Giants (11/13)
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2
Passes Defensed
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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Tackle For Loss
@ Atlanta (10/2), vs. Detroit (11/6), @ NY Giants (11/13)
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Special Teams Tackles vs. Detroit (11/6)
WINFIELD’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
563 tackles, 441 solos, 122 assists, 1.0 sacks, 11 INTs, 75 PD, 4 FF, 5 FR, 12 QBH, 16.0 TFL
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Recovered fumble on opening kickoff, picking up a Willie Ponder miscue to give the Vikings the ball.
Ended game with 9 tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass defensed.
Snared his 11th career INT vs. Detroit (11/6), the 2nd of his career off Lions QB Joey Harrington.
Has 6 regular season and playoff INTs since joining the Vikings, with the Vikings winning each game
where he has had a pick (6-0).
Notched season-high 12 tackles to lead team vs. Detroit (11/6) and grabbed 2nd INT of the season
along with season-high 3 special teams tackles.
Had 5 tackles @ Carolina (10/30).
Posted 5 solo stops @ Chicago (10/16).
Had 6 tackles and a tackle for loss @ Atlanta (10/2).
Notched a pair of takeaways when he snared an INT off Aaron Brooks vs. New Orleans (9/25) and
recovered an Aaron Stecker fumble on the opening kickoff of the game that was turned into the
Vikings 1st TD pass of the season on the following play. The scoring play happened with only 13
seconds expired in the game, the fastest score in team history.
Led Vikings DBs with 9 tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Forced to leave game @ Cincinnati (9/18) with injuries to his feet.
Started in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), tied career-best with 2 QB hurries and had 3 tackles.
Made immediate impact on Vikings defense in 2004 when he ranked 4th on team with 99 tackles despite
missing parts of 4 games.
Earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in Vikings upset win over Green Bay in Wild Card playoffs.
Received a vote in Associated Press All-Pro balloting in 2004.
Former 1st-rounder joins Kevin Williams, Kenechi Udeze, Erasmus James and Napoleon Harris as 1st-round
picks on the Vikings defense.
Reunited in Minnesota with former Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell and former teammates Pat
Williams, Sam Cowart, Keith Newman and Ken Irvin.
Has earned a reputation around the NFL as a fierce tackler and solid coverage CB.
Reunited in 2004 with former Buffalo defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell and defensive teammates CB Ken
Irvin and LB Keith Newman.
Led Buffalo in tackles in 2001 and ranked 3rd in 2003.
27 FRED SMOOT, CB, 5TH YEAR, MISSISSIPPI STATE
2005 SEASON: 37 tackles, 34 solos, 1 INT, 11 passes defensed
2005 HIGHS:
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Solos
@ Carolina (10/30)
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10
Total Tackles
@ Carolina (10/30)
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Interception
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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Passes Defensed
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
SMOOT’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
252 tackles, 210 solos, 42 assists, 17 INT, 70 PD, 0 QBH, 0 TFL, 0.0 sacks, 2 FR, 3 FF
34 special teams tackles
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Inactive for game @ NY Giants (11/13) with a fractured collarbone suffered vs. Detroit (11/6).
Posted 6 solo tackles vs. Detroit (11/6) despite having to play with a bruised right shoulder.
Notched career-high and season-high 10 tackles @ Carolina (10/30).
Posted 4 tackles and a pass defensed @ Chicago (10/16).
Had one of the top games of the season with 5 passes defensed and 2 tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Started in Vikings debut and notched an interception off Brian Griese vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), ending the game
with 3 tackles, an INT and a pass defensed.
Key free agent pickup in 2005 offseason, teams with Antoine Winfield to give the Vikings one of the top CB
tandems in the NFL.
Energetic player who has big play potential.
Led Washington in INTs in each of his first 3 seasons.
Part of a Redskins defense that ranked in the NFL’s top 10 in 3 of his 4 seasons with the team.
Named Washington’s Ed Block Courage Award winner in 2003.
Has started 59 of his 61 career games in the NFL.
28 LARONI GALLISHAW, CB, ROOKIE, MURRAY STATE
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2005 HIGHS:
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Special Teams Tackles
@ Chicago (10/16)
Had a special teams tackle @ NY Giants (11/13).
Inactive for game vs. Detroit (11/6).
Inactive for game vs. Green Bay (10/22).
Played special teams @ Chicago (10/16) and had his 1st career stats with 2 special teams tackles.
Saw action in 1st career game on special teams @ Atlanta (10/2).
Inactive for season opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Translated impressive preseason into a spot on the Vikings roster.
Joins fellow CB Dovonte Edwards as the lone undrafted rookies to make the final 53-man roster after training
camp.
Transferred to Murray State from Louisville where he was teammates with Vikings TE Rich Owens.
Saw time as a WR during collegiate career.
29 BRIAN WILLIAMS, CB, 4TH YEAR, NORTH CAROLINA STATE
2005 SEASON: 21 tackles, 17 solos, 5 QB hurries, 1 pass defensed, 1.0 sack, 1.0 TFL, 1 FF
7 special teams tackles
2005 HIGHS:
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Solos
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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5
Total Tackles
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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Sack
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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Tackle for Loss
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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Forced Fumble
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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QB Hurries
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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Pass Defensed
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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Special Teams Tackles
vs. New Orleans (9/25), vs. Detroit (11/6)
WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
233 tackles, 186 solos, 47 assists, 4.0 sacks, 8 INT, 49 PD, 6 FF, 1 FR, 14 QBH, 10.0 TFL
34 special teams tackles
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Started at RCB in place of injured Fred Smoot and notched an INT off Eli Manning, 1 of 4 the Vikings
pressured Manning into throwing on the day. Manning had thrown only 5 in the previous 8 games on
the 2005 season.
Ended game @ NY Giants with season-high 5 tackles and 4 solos and a QB hurry.
Had most productive game of 2005 with 5 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a tackle for loss vs. Detroit
(11/6).
In his career against Detroit, Williams has 5 INTs and a sack.
Returned to action for game vs. Green Bay (10/23), notching 4 tackles and a QB hurry.
Inactive for game @ Atlanta (10/2), @ Chicago (10/16) with knee injury.
Tied for team-high with 3 special teams tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25) and had career-best 3 QB hurries.
Notched 3 tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Started 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) when team opened in nickel defense, his 40th career start.
Posted 2 tackles and a special teams stop vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Along with starters Antoine Winfield and Fred Smoot, joins dime back Ralph Brown to give the Vikings one of
the deepest groups of CBs in the NFL.
Earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors vs. Detroit (11/23/03).
Became the 4th player in Vikings history to post 200+ yards on interception return yards in a single season.
Ranks 3rd in Vikings single-season history with 205 yards on returns, trailing Jimmy Hitchcock’s team-record
242 yards in 1998 and Charlie West’s 236 in 1971.
Became the 1st Viking to notch 3 INTs in a game since Jack Del Rio @ Pittsburgh in 1995 and only the 12th
player in team history to accomplish the feat.
Has posted 4 of his 6 career interceptions against the Detroit Lions.
Set Vikings record for sacks in a season by a CB with 3.0 and trails only Robert Griffith’s 4.0 for most by a
Vikings DB in a season.
Started all 16 games in 2003 and 2004.
Played in all 16 games as a rookie and started 7 at LCB.
Started 1st career game vs. Green Bay (11/17/02).
Only LB Nick Rogers (11) started more games among rookies for the team in 2002.
Notched 1st career INT in season finale at Detroit (12/29/02) off Mike McMahon.
Teammates at NC State with rookie free agent TE Sean Berton.
Drafted with the Vikings first pick in the 4th Round in 2002 (105th overall).
Played FS at NC State but making the move to CB in the NFL.
Enters the 2002 season as the Vikings top nickel back.
Finished junior season for the Wolfpack against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the MicronPC.com Bowl.
30 MEWELDE MOORE, RB, 2ND YEAR, TULANE
2005 SEASON: 92 carries, 368 yards, 4.0 avg., 28 long, 1 TDs
20 catches, 212 yards, 10.6 avg., 29 long, 1 TDs
4 kickoff returns, 72 yards, 18.0 avg., 27 long
3 punt returns, 87 yards, 29.0 avg., 71t long, 1 TD
2005 HIGHS:
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6
Catches
@ Atlanta (10/2)
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63
Receiving Yards
@ Atlanta (10/2)
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27
Long Catch
@ Atlanta (10/2)
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1
TD Catch
vs. Green Bay (10/23)
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23
Rushes
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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101
Rushing Yards
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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28
Long Rush
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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1
TD Rush
@ Carolina (10/30)
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3
Kickoff Returns
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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66
Kickoff Return Yards
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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27
Long Kickoff Return
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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3
Punt Returns
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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87
Punt Return Yards
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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71t
Long Punt Return
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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1
Punt Return TD
MOORE’S CAREER STATS
RUSHING
ATT.
YARDS
157
747
RECEIVING
NO.
YARDS
47
450
KICKOFF RETURNS
NO.
YARDS
24
458
PUNT RETURNS
NO.
FC
7
1
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@ NY Giants (11/13)
AVG.
4.8
LG
33
TDs
1
AVG.
9.6
LG
26
TDs
1
AVG.
19.1
LG
33
TDs
0
YDS
115
LG
71t
TDs
1
Notched the 9th punt return TD in Vikings history with a 71-yarder @ NY Giants (11/13). The 71-yard
return ranked as the 8th-longest punt return in team history and the 6th-longest punt return TD.
The punt return TD helped the Vikings set an NFL record as the only team to score a punt return TD, a
kickoff return TD and an interception return TD.
The Vikings scored by punt return and kickoff return for only the 2nd time in 45 seasons, the last
coming @ Kansas City (12/12/99)
Had 11 carries for 49 yards and caught a 26-yard pass from Brad Johnson vs. Detroit (11/6).
Notched 1st career rushing TD @ Carolina (10/30) when he scored on a 4-yard run.
Carried 13 times for 45 yards and hauled in 4 catches for 60 yards, along with scoring his 1st career
TD on a 14-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper.
Carried 14 times for 57 yards and caught 5 passes for 52 yards @ Chicago (10/16).
Caught career-long 27-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper @ Atlanta (10/2), ending the game with teamhigh 6 catches for 63 yards and led team with 14 carries for 57 yards.
Posted 3rd career 100-yard game and 2nd against New Orleans (9/25) with 101 yards on 23 carries.
Has broken the 100-yard mark in 3 of his 4 career starts.
Had 1st offensive action of the season @ Cincinnati (9/18), carrying 8 times for 29 yards and catching a pair
of passes for 7.
Returned 3 kickoffs for 66 yards with a long of 27 vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 opener.
Enters his 2nd season with the Vikings figuring heavily in the Vikings offensive plans.
Set a Vikings record with 610 combined net yards in a 3-game span in 2004 @ Houston, @ New Orleans and
vs. Tennessee, topping the old record of 573 by Chuck Foreman set in 1976.
His 12 catches @ Houston (10/10) ranks tied for 2nd in team history by a RB.
Set a Vikings rookie record with 12 catches @ Houston (10/10) and set a Vikings rookie mark with 32
scrimmage attempts (20 rushes, 12 catches).
His 92 rushing yards @ Houston (10/10) ranks 3rd in Vikings history for a player making their 1st career starts.
His 182 scrimmage yards @ Houston (10/10) ranks tied for 4th in team history by a rookie.
Returned a punt, returned a kickoff, caught a pass and ran the ball in his NFL debut, the 2004 opener vs.
Dallas (9/12).
Enters his rookie campaign factoring into the Vikings plans on special teams and as a 3rd-down specialist.
Dynamic player who left Tulane as only the 2nd player in NCAA history to rush for 4,000 yards and post 2,000
yards receiving in a career, joining former Vikings and Stanford RB Darrin Nelson
Drafted in the 4th round of the 2000 Major League Baseball draft by San Diego, spending 3 summers in the
Padres organization.
The 1st RB drafted from Tulane by the Vikings since Tommy Mason was the #1 overall selection in the 1st
draft in team history in 1961.
Took 24 credits in spring 2004 to graduate on time with a double major in accounting and finance.
Broke the 100-yard rushing mark in 22 games to set a Tulane and Conference USA record.
33 RALPH BROWN, CB, 6TH YEAR, NEBRASKA
2005 SEASON: 16 tackles, 15 solos, 1 QB Hurry, 4 Passes Defensed
8 special teams tackle
2005 HIGHS:
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4
Total Tackles
@ Atlanta (10/2)
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4
Solos
@ Atlanta (10/2)
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1
2
3
Tackle For Loss
QB Hurries
Pass Defensed
Special Teams Tackles
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
vs. Detroit (11/6)
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
BROWN’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE: 92 tackles, 71 solo, 21 asst., 1.0 sack, 1.0 tackle for loss, 15 PD, 3 QB Hurries, 1 FR,
21 special teams tackles
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Stepped into nickel back role @ NY Giants (11/13), returning to play the team where he began his NFL
career in 2000 and ended game with 2 tackles.
Had a pair of tackles, a pair of passes defensed and a pair of special teams tackles vs. Detroit (11/6).
Had 4 tackles and a pass defensed @ Atlanta (10/2).
Tied for team-high with 3 special teams tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25) along with 3 tackles, a QB hurry and a
pass defensed.
Played in dime defense and on special teams @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Saw time on special teams and at DB in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), finishing with 2 tackles and a
special teams stop.
Enters 2005 as Vikings’ dime back, giving the team a deep CB group when teamed with starters Antoine
Winfield and Fred Smoot along with nickel back Brian Williams.
Veteran DB who has started 9 games in his career, including career-best 7 in 2003.
Entered the NFL as a 5th-round selection by NY Giants in 2000.
Scored 1st career TD when he returned a Quincy Carter INT for a TD on 9/15/03.
35 CIATRICK FASON, RB, ROOKIE, FLORIDA
2005 SEASON: 5 carries, 10 yards, 2.0 avg., 7 long, 1 TD
3 special teams tackles
2005 HIGHS:
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5
Rushing Attempts
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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10
Rushing Yards
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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7
Long Rush
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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1
Rushing TD
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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3
Special Teams Tackles
vs. Green Bay (10/23)
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Posted 1st NFL carries and 1st NFL TD on only his 2nd career attempt vs. Detroit (11/6), scoring on a 3yard rush.
Led team with 3 special teams tackles vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Saw time on special teams @ Atlanta (10/2), @ Chicago (10/16), vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Inactive for game @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Played on special teams vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 opener, his NFL debut.
Joins deep Vikings RB corps as a 4th-round pick.
Left Florida following junior season to enter NFL Draft.
Earned 1st-Team All-SEC from Associated Press and 2nd-Team by conference coaches.
Ran for 1,237 yards in 2004 for the Gators, the 7th player in UF history to rush for 1,000+.
Married to Yolanda, the couple has a son and daughter.
36 DOVONTE EDWARDS, CB, ROOKIE, NORTH CAROLINA STATE
2005 SEASON: 2 tackles, 2 solos
5 special teams tackles
2005 HIGHS:
• 1 Tackle
• 1 Solo
• 2 Special Teams Tackles
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@ Atlanta (10/2), @ NY Giants (11/13)
@ Atlanta (10/2), @ NY Giants (11/13)
@ Atlanta (10/2), vs. Detroit (11/6)
Notched a special teams tackle @ NY Giants (11/13).
Tied season-high with 2 special teams tackles vs. Detroit (11/6).
Inactive for game vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Played in dime defense @ Chicago (10/26).
Saw 1st career action on defense @ Atlanta (10/2).
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Made NFL debut vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Inactive for 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Joins fellow CB Laroni Gallishaw as the only undrafted rookies to make the final 53-man roster after training
camp.
Played WR early in his collegiate career before moving to CB as a junior.
Played on NC State basketball team during his freshman campaign.
Teammates at NC State with current Vikings CB Brian Williams.
37 DUSTIN FOX, S, ROOKIE, OHIO STATE
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Sidelined for 2005 season with broken arm that landed him on injured reserve.
Selected with 3rd-round pick, 80th overall.
Brother, Derek Fox spent time with Indianapolis Colts in 2000-01 and uncle, Tim, was a New England Patriots
S from 1976-81.
Earned bachelor’s degree in spring 2005.
Married prior to senior season at OSU to wife, Nicole.
39 ADIMCHINOBE ECHEMANDU, RB, 2ND YEAR, CALIFORNIA
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Signed from Vikings practice squad to 53-man roster after Daunte Culpepper was placed on injured reserve.
Spent training camp with the Vikings and was released in final roster cutdown.
Originally entered the NFL as a 7th-round draft pick by Cleveland.
Played in 4 games for the Browns in 2004.
Competed in track and field at Cal during his collegiate career.
Played at Cal when the Golden Bears were the last team to defeat Southern California.
40 JIM KLEINSASSER, TE, 7TH YEAR, NORTH DAKOTA
2005 SEASON: 11 catches, 91 yards, 8.3 avg., 13 long
2005 HIGHS:
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4
Catches
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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42
Receiving Yards
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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13
Long Catch
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
KLEINSASSER’S CAREER STATS
RUSHING
ATT.
YARDS
46
165
RECEIVING
NO.
YARDS
136
1,204
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AVG.
3.6
LG
12
TDs
1
AVG.
8.9
LG
39
TDs
5
Tied for team-high with 4 catches and ranked 2nd with 42 yards, in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Ranks 4th in Vikings history for career catches by a TE with 136, trailing Joe Senser (165), Stu Voigt
(177) and Steve Jordan (498).
His 10 catches at St. Louis, 11/30/03, ranks tied for the 2nd-most by a Vikings TE in team history.
Returns in 2005 after being sidelined by a knee injury in the 2004 opener for the rest of the season.
Has started 55 of his 69 career NFL games.
Powerful blocker and versatile receiver from the TE spot, has played at HB, FB and TE.
Tabbed as Vikings franchise player during 2003 offseason.
Caught 1st career TD in 2002 vs. Detroit (10/13) from Daunte Culpepper.
Active in the Twin Cities community through Boys and Girls Clubs, the Epilepsy Clothing Drive and the North
Dakota Business Challenge.
Grew up on family farm in rural Carrington, ND.
42 DARREN SHARPER, FS, 9TH YEAR, WILLIAM & MARY
2005 SEASON: 34 tackles, 27 solos, 1.0 tackle for loss, 1 FF, 5 INT, 10 PD, 2 TDs
1 special teams tackle
2005 HIGHS:
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9
Solos
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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10
Total Tackles
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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1
Tackle For Loss
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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1
Forced Fumble
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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3
92t
2
1
Interceptions
Long INT Return
Passes Defensed
Special Teams Tack.
@ NY Giants (11/13)
@ NY Giants (11/13)
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
SHARPER’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE: 707 tackles, 543 solo, 164 asst., 6.0 sacks, 41 INTs, 99 PD, 8 FF, 4 FR, 1 TFL, 9 TDs (7 INT, 2 FR)
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Moved into 6th place in NFL history with 7th INT return TD @ NY Giants (11/13).
Ranks 14th in NFL history with 918 career INT return yards. Only 7 players have passed the 1,000-yard
mark in career returns. Rod Woodson holds the record with 1,483 yards.
Trails only Deion Sanders (51) and Troy Vincent (46) for most career INTs by active players.
Leads the NFC and is tied for 2nd in the NFL with 5 interceptions. Is tied with Indianapolis LB Cato
June for the NFL lead with 2 INT return TDs.
Leads the NFL with 241 INT return yards, 126 yards more than Indianapolis’ Cato June with 115.
Is 1 yard away from the Vikings single-season record for INT return yards held by Jimmy Hitchcock
with 242 in 1998. The 241 yards tops his previous career-high 233 set in 2002.
Posted 1st career 3-INT day @ NY Giants (11/13) and notched the 3rd-longest INT return in team history
when he took back an Eli Manning pass 92 yards on his 2nd pick of the day. Grabbed his 3rd INT of the
day in the end zone to help preserve the lead and returned the ball out to the Vikings 29-yard line.
Scored his 9th career TD and 7th career INT return TD @ NY Giants. The 3 picks gives him 41 in career
regular season action and 43 including the playoffs.
Grabbed 40th career INT (38th regular season) vs. Detroit (11/6), his 6th career pick off the Lions, also the
team that he snared his 1st career INT off in 1997. Has 3 picks off Lions QB Joey Harrington.
Has 6 career INTs against the Lions and Vikings, the most of any franchises.
Has started 112 of his 128 career starts.
Had 7 tackles, the 2nd-highest total of the season @ Carolina (10/30).
Missed game vs. New Orleans (9/25) and @ Atlanta (10/2) with knee injury.
Started at FS but forced to leave game with knee injury @ Cincinnati (9/18) after notching 3 tackles and a PD.
Made impact on Vikings defense quickly as he snared a Brian Griese pass in 2005 opener vs. Tampa
Bay (9/11) and returned it 88 yards for the Vikings lone TD of the day.
His TD return vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) was his 8th career TD and his 6th by INT return.
His 88-yard return vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) ranks as the 5th-longest INT return in Vikings history.
Tied for team-high with 10 tackles vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Veteran presence in defensive backfield was a priority signing in the Vikings defensive overhaul in 2005.
Signed away from NFC North rival Green Bay in 2005.
Played final game as a Packer in Wild Card playoff loss to Vikings at Lambeau Field in January 2005.
Shared a sack of current teammate Daunte Culpepper in his last game with Green Bay.
Has the most INTs in the NFL since 2000 with 33.
Starter for the NFC at FS in the Pro Bowl following the 2000 and 2002 seasons.
Has scored 7 career defensive TDs, 5 on INTs and 2 on FRs.
Served as color commentator for NFL Europe games in spring of 2005.
Brother, Jamie, plays LB for Seattle Seahawks.
46 CULLEN LOEFFLER, LS, 2ND YEAR, TEXAS
2005 SEASON: 4 special teams tackles
2005 HIGHS:
• 2
Special Teams Tackles
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@ Cincinnati (9/18)
Snapped for longest FG in team history when Paul Edinger hit a 56-yarder as time in 23-20 win vs.
Green Bay (10/23).
Led team with 2 special teams stops @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Notched special teams tackle in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Returns for his 2nd season as the Vikings long snapper after a solid rookie campaign.
Joins TE Richard Owens and DT Spencer Johnson as only rookie free agents to make the opening-day
roster.
Son of former Texas Congressman Tom Loeffler, who also played for the Longhorns.
Member of the Big 12 Academic Honor Roll 4 times.
49 RICHARD OWENS, TE, 2ND YEAR, LOUISVILLE
2005 SEASON: 2 catches, 18 yards, 9.0 avg., 12 long
12 special teams tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
2005 HIGHS:
• 2
Catches
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
• 18
Receiving Yards
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
• 12
Long Catch
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
• 3
Special Teams Tackles
vs. New Orleans (9/25), @ NY Giants (11/13)
• 1
Forced Fumble
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
• 1
Fumble Recovery
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
OWEN’S CAREER TOTALS
OFFENSE: 8 catches, 69 yards, 18 long, 0 TDs
16 special teams tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
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Tied season-high with 3 special teams tackles @ NY Giants (11/13) and played key role in punt return
TD by Mewelde Moore and kickoff return TD by Koren Robinson.
Shares special teams captain duties with Rod Davis following season-ending injury to Willie Offord.
Hauled in a pair of passes for 18 yards with a long of 12 vs. New Orleans (9/25) and had strong special
teams game with 3 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Notched a pair of special teams tackles to tie for team high vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Earned spot on final roster as a versatile TE/HB who contributes on special teams.
Member of impressive 2004 Vikings draft class that saw 6 of the 8 players selected start a game.
Will serve as a backup long snapper.
Joins DT Spencer Johnson and LS Cullen Loeffler as the only rookie free agents to make the opening-day
roster in 2004.
50 ROD DAVIS, LB, 2ND YEAR, SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
2005 SEASON: 11 tackles, 7 solo, 1 FF
7 special teams tackles
2005 HIGHS:
• 11
Total Tackles
• 7
Solo Tackles
• 1
Forced Fumble
• 2
Special Teams Tackles
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
vs. Green Bay (10/23), @ NY Giants (11/13)
DAVIS’ CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE: 12 tackles, 7 solo, 1 forced fumble, 22 special teams tackles
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Shares special teams captain duties for 2005 with Richard Owens.
Tied season-high with 2 special teams tackles @ NY Giants (11/13) and played key role in Mewelde Moore’s
punt return TD and Koren Robinson’s kickoff return TD.
Notched a special teams stop @ Atlanta (10/2).
Made 1st career start @ Cincinnati (9/18), replacing injured Sam Cowart at MLB.
Led Vikings with 11 tackles, 7 solo, and a forced fumble @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Returns in 2005 as a backup LB and key special teams player.
Tied for 3rd on team with fellow rookie LB Dontarrious Thomas with 16 special teams tackles in 2004
Set season-high 5 special teams tackles vs. Detroit (11/21), tieing for 2nd-most in a game by a Viking and the
most since Jack Brewer vs. Buffalo in 2002.
Saw most extensive time on defense of season @ Detroit (12/19) and posted 1st career tackle on defense.
Enters the 2004 season as a top reserve LB and able to contribute on special teams.
Compiled impressive stats as a 4-year starter at Southern Miss, amassing 526 tackles.
One of 5 defensive players taken with the Vikings 8 draft picks in 2004.
51 LANCE JOHNSTONE, DE, 10TH YEAR, TEMPLE
2005 SEASON: 13 tackles, 9 solos, 4.5 sacks, 6 QB Hurries
2005 HIGHS:
• 3
Tackles
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. Detroit (11/6)
• 2.0 Sacks
vs. Detroit (11/6)
• 3
QB Hurries
vs. Detroit (11/6)
JOHNSTONE’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
393 tackles, 283 solos, 110 asst., 67.0 sacks, 2 INT, 10 PD, 71 QBH, 20 FF, 5 FR, 10.0 TFL
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Moved into 10th in Vikings history for sacks with 38.0, passing former Purple People Eater Gary
Larsen for 10th and trailing Mark Mullaney’s 41.5 for 9th.
Notched season-high 2.0 sacks against Lions QB Joey Harrington vs. Detroit (11/6), giving him 9.5
career sacks against the Lions- the most of any team.
Notched 1st career sack as a rookie in 1996 vs. Detroit QB Scott Mitchell.
Returned to lineup @ Chicago (10/16) and shared a sack against Bears QB Kyle Orton, giving him 65.0
for his career.
Inactive @ Atlanta (10/2) with shoulder injury.
Notched 2nd sack of the season vs. New Orleans (9/25) and his 5th of his career against Aaron Brooks.
Notched a sack of Brian Griese and posted 3 tackles in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Teams with DT Kevin Williams to give the Vikings one of them most productive pass rushing tandems in the
NFL in 2003 and 2004.
Has amassed 25.5 sacks in past 3 seasons and combined with Kevin Williams for 45.5.
His 67.0 career sacks is the most of any active Vikings defender, 38.0 coming with the Vikings.
Moved into 10th place in Vikings history with 38.0 sacks, Gary Larsen for 10th and trailing Mark
Mullaney (41.5) for 9th place.
Moved into 10th in Vikings history for forced fumbles by a defensive lineman with 9.
Most experienced Vikings defender up front with 148 career games played and 79 starts, including 72
games played with 23 starts as a Viking.
Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for performance vs. Denver (10/19/03), the 1st time in his career
he has been honored as Player of the Week.
Returned a Steve Beuerlein INT for his 1st career INT return TD vs. Denver (10/19/03).
Had 1st career blocked FG @ NY Jets (10/20/02), the 1st Vikings block FG by a since 1997.
Posted consecutive 10-sack seasons in 1998 (11.0) and 1999 (10.0).
Has scored 3 career TDs on fumble recoveries and forced a fumble that was returned for a TD.
Active in the community, sponsors Lance’s Sack Pack at Harvest Prep School in Minneapolis and sponsors the
Urban Renaissance Youth Foundation.
52 KEITH NEWMAN, LB, 7TH YEAR, NORTH CAROLINA
2005 SEASON: 36 tackles, 28 solos, 5.0 tackles for loss, 6 QB Hurries, 1 INT, 2.0 Sacks, 1 FR, 1 pass defensed
2005 HIGHS:
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10
Tackles
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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9
Solo Tackles
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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1
Tackle For Loss
3 times, last vs. Detroit (11/6)
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1
Fumble Recovery @ Chicago (10/16)
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2
QB Hurries
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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1
Interception
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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1.0
Sack
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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1
Pass Defensed
@ NY Giants (11/13)
NEWMAN’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
397 tackles, 257 solos, 140 assists, 22.0 sacks, 2 INT, 18 PD, 28 QBH, 7 FF, 3 FR, 7.0 TFL
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Started at SLB in 4-3 alignment @ NY Giants (11/13), notching season-high 10 tackles, a tackle for
loss, shared a sack of Eli Manning with Pat Williams and had a pass defensed.
His 10-tackle performance @ NY Giants (11/13) tied his career-high.
Started at SLB in 4-3 defense vs. Detroit (11/6) and had sack of Lions QB Joey Harrington, his 2nd time
catching Harrington in consecutive games, giving him 21.5 career sacks.
Started at SLB in 3-4 defense @ Carolina (10/30).
Started at SLB in 3-4 defense vs. Green Bay (10/23) and notched 5 tackles.
Started at SLB in 3-4 defense @ Chicago (10/16) where he had a fumble recovery and 3 tackles.
Grabbed 2nd career INT when he snared an Aaron Brooks toss vs. New Orleans (9/25) and shared a
sack of the Saints QB with DE Darrion Scott.
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Started at SLB @ Cincinnati (9/18), his 15th start in a Vikings uniform in 17 career games for the team. Ended
day with 3 tackles and a tackle for loss.
Had impressive 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), creating havoc for the Bucs and notching 2 tackles, 2 QB
hurries and a tackle for loss.
Brings veteran presence to the Vikings LB group.
Started 14 regular season and both playoffs games at SLB in 2004 for the Vikings.
Has started 71 of his 87 career games in the NFL.
Free agent pickup late in 2004 offseason comes to Minnesota familiar with several players and defensive
coordinator Ted Cottrell.
Part of the 1999 Buffalo defense that ranked #1 in the NFL under Ted Cottrell.
Played in Buffalo with CBs Ken Irvin and Antoine Winfield, fellow LB Sam Cowart and DT Pat Williams.
Spent 4 seasons with Buffalo (1999-2002) and 2003 with Atlanta.
54 DONTARRIOUS THOMAS, LB, 2ND YEAR, AUBURN
2005 SEASON: 29 tackles, 23 solos, 1 pass defensed
5 special teams tackle
2005 HIGHS:
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10 Tackles
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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7 Solo Tackles
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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1 Pass Defensed
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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2 Special Teams Tackles
vs. Detroit (11/6)
THOMAS’ CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE: 105 tackles, 72 solos, 33 assts, 0.5 sacks, 3 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR, 2 QBH
21 special teams tackles
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Had 5 tackles @ NY Giants (11/13).
Returned to action vs. Detroit (11/6) and notched 3 tackles on defense along with 2 on special teams.
Inactive for game vs. Green Bay (10/23) and @ Carolina (10/30) with shoulder injury.
Had 3 tackles @ Atlanta (10/2).
Started game vs. New Orleans (9/25) in place of injured E.J. Henderson.
Led Vikings LBs with 10 tackles and a pass defensed vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Started 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) when team opened in nickel defense and had 4 tackles on the day.
Will give the Vikings valuable depth at LB and will play key role on special teams in 2005.
Started 5 games as a rookie in 2004 for the Vikings.
Speedy LB will have role in Vikings nickel package.
Named winner of the 1st SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award.
One of 8 Division I National College Scholar-Athlete Award winners.
A 3-time SEC Academic Honor Roll choice.
Teammate at Auburn with fellow Vikings rookie DT Spencer Johnson.
Joined Kenechi Udeze and Darrion Scott to give the Vikings defensive players with the first 3 draft choices
for only the 4th time in team history.
55 SAM COWART, LB, 8TH YEAR, FLORIDA STATE
2005 SEASON: 50 tackles, 33 solos, 1 QB hurry, 2 passes defensed, 1.0 sack, 2.0 tackles for loss
2005 HIGHS:
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@ Atlanta (10/2)
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@ Carolina (10/30), @ NY Giants (11/13)
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@ NY Giants (11/13)
COWART’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE: 859 tackles, 561 solos, 298 assts, 10.5 sacks, 27 PD, 6 FF, 4 FR, 4 INT, 1 QB Hurry
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Posted 4 tackles vs. Detroit (11/6) while starting at MLB as team returned to 4-3 alignment.
Had 7 tackles and a pass defensed @ Carolina (10/30).
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Started at an ILB spot when Vikings opened in 3-4 defense @ Chicago (10/16) and tied for lead among
Vikings LBs with 7 tackles.
Led Vikings LBs with 9 solo stops @ Atlanta (10/2).
Started at MLB @ Atlanta (10/2) where he notched his 1st career sack of Falcons QB Michael Vick and
giving him 11.5 career sacks.
Returned to starting role at MLB vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Inactive for game @ Cincinnati (9/18) due to calf injury.
Led Vikings LBs with 6 tackles and had a QB hurry in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Veteran MLB brings savvy and leadership to the Vikings defense.
Acquired in trade from NY Jets for a 7th-round pick in the 2005 Draft.
Familiar with Vikings Defensive Coordinator Ted Cottrell from their days in Buffalo and the NY Jets.
Joins several former Buffalo defensive teammates in Minnesota, notably Antoine Winfield and Pat Williams.
Earned a spot in the Pro Bowl following the 2000 season.
Has posted over 100 tackles in 5 of his 7 NFL seasons.
Has started 80 of his 92 career games and 4 of the 5 playoff games he has played.
Consensus All-Rookie choice in 1998.
56 E.J. HENDERSON, LB, 3RD YEAR, MARYLAND
2005 SEASON: 52 tackles, 37 solos, 1 QB hurry, 1 pass defensed
1 special teams tackle
2005 HIGHS:
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@ Cincinnati (9/18), @ Carolina (10/30)
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@ Carolina (10/30)
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@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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Special Teams Tackle @ Cincinnati (9/18)
HENDERSON’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE: 200 tackles, 136 solos, 64 assts, 1.0 sacks, 9 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR, 0 INT, 8.0 TFL, 7 QBH
28 special teams tackles
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Started at WLB and notched 7 tackles @ NY Giants (11/13), moving him to 200 career tackles.
Had 4 tackles vs. Detroit (11/6), starting at WLB.
Led Vikings LBs with 9 tackles @ Carolina (10/30).
Started along with Sam Cowart at ILB spot vs. Green Bay (10/23) when team opened in 3-4 defense.
Started at an ILB spot when team opened in a 3-4 defense @ Chicago (10/19) and tied for lead among
Vikings LBs with 7 tackles.
Returned to starting lineup @ Atlanta (10/2), ending game with 6 tackles and a pass defensed.
Missed game vs. New Orleans (9/25) with ankle injury.
Started at WLB @ Cincinnati (9/18), posting season-high 9 tackles and a QB hurry.
Had 5 tackles in season-opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Moves from starting MLB in 2004 to the WLB spot in 2005.
Led 2004 Vikings with 125 tackles.
Earned Butkus Award and Bednarik Award as the top LB and top defensive player as a senior.
Selected in 2nd round of 2003 NFL Draft (40th overall) and the 3rd LB taken following Nick Barnett (Green Bay,
29th) and Boss Bailey (Detroit, 34th).
Consensus All-America as a junior and senior.
Played major role in the return to prominence of Maryland football.
57 RAONALL SMITH, LB, 4TH YEAR, WASHINGTON STATE
2005 SEASON: 13 total tackles, 7 solos, 1 QB Hurry, 1.0 Tackle For Loss
15 special teams tackles,
2005 HIGHS:
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Total Tackles
@ Chicago (10/16)
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Solo Tackles
@ Chicago (10/16), vs. Green Bay (10/23)
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@ Carolina (10/30)
@ Carolina (10/30), @ NY Giants (11/13)
SMITH’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE: 36 total tackles, 26 solo, 10 asst., 2.0 tackle for loss, 1 INT, 1 pass defensed
29 special teams tackles
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Tied season-high with 3 special teams tackles @ NY Giants (11/13).
With 3 starts on the 2005 season, he has matched his career total starts entering the 2005 season.
Started @ Carolina (10/30) in 3-4 alignment and ended game with 3 tackles, a tackle for loss and a QB hurry.
Started vs. Green Bay (10/23) when team opened in 3-4 defense.
Started 1st game of 2005 when he opened at WLB in 3-4 defense @ Chicago (10/16) and had 6 tackles.
Tied for team-high with 2 special teams tackles @ Atlanta (10/2).
Notched a special teams tackle in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Has battled injuries throughout his early NFL career.
Selected with the 38th overall choice in the 2002 Draft and the 3rd LB taken in the Draft, following
Northwestern’s Napolean Harris (23rd to Oakland) and UCLA’s Robert Thomas (31st- St. Louis).
The 1st Vikings draftee from Washington St. since Keith Millard ( 13th overall) in 1984.
Teammate of Vikings C Cory Withrow at Washington State.
Started 28 of the 36 games he played at WSU.
58 NAPOLEON HARRIS, LB, 4TH YEAR, NORTHWESTERN
2005 SEASON: 18 tackles, 11 solos, 4 passes defensed, 1.0 sack, 1.0 tackle for loss
1 special teams tackle
2005 HIGHS:
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Total Tackles
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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Solo Tackles
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), vs. Green Bay (10/23)
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Tackle For Loss
@ Carolina (10/30)
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Passes Defensed
4 times, last vs. Detroit (11/6)
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@ Chicago (10/16)
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Special Teams Tackles
@ Carolina (10/30)
HARRIS’ CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE: 269 total tackles, 192 solo, 77 asst., 3.5 sacks, 9 PD, 3 FF
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Posted a pair of tackles @ NY Giants (11/13).
Had 3 tackles and a tackle for loss @ Carolina (10/30).
Saw time at LB in passing situations @ Chicago (10/16) and vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Opened game @ Atlanta (10/2), notching a pair of tackles and a pass defensed.
Started at SLB vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Had a pair of tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Started 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), notching 3 tackles and a pass defensed.
Acquired in the Randy Moss trade with Oakland.
Steps into Vikings starting lineup at SLB.
Joins Antoine Winfield, Kevin Williams, Kenechi Udeze and Erasmus James as former 1st-round draft picks
on the Vikings newly re-vamped defense.
Started at MLB in Super Bowl XXXVII for Raiders as a rookie in 2002.
Faced current teammate Brad Johnson when he was QB of Tampa Bay in Super Bowl.
Named All-Rookie by Pro Football Weekly.
Played basketball at Northwestern during freshman season.
59 HEATH FARWELL, LB, ROOKIE, SAN DIEGO STATE
2005 SEASON: 10 special teams tackles
2005 HIGHS:
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Has led or tied for team lead in special teams tackles in the past 3 games for the Vikings.
Led team with season-best 4 special teams tackles @ NY Giants (11/13).
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Tied for team lead with 3 special teams stops vs. Detroit (11/6) for 2nd straight week.
Led team with 3 solo special teams tackles @ Carolina (10/30), his 1st career stats.
Joins CBs Laroni Gallishaw and Dovonte Edwards as the lone rookie free agents to make the club in 2005.
Dressed for and played in 1st career regular-season game vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Signed from Vikings practice squad to active roster on Saturday, 10/22.
Made big impact in 1st career game when he saved a punt from going into the end zone for a touchback,
pinning the Packers deep in their own end.
Spent 2005 training camp with the Vikings.
Originally joined the team as a rookie free agent, signed immediately following the 2005 NFL Draft.
Workout partners with former Vikings FS Brian Russell in San Diego where the pair trained in the offseason.
Joins fellow 2005 rookie free agents CB Dovonte Edwards and CB Laroni Gallishaw as undrafted players
who have seen game time.
60 CORY WITHROW, C, 6TH YEAR, WASHINGTON STATE
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Came into game @ NY Giants (11/13) for injured Melvin Fowler and played rest of the game in 24-21 win.
Started @ Atlanta (10/2).
Started vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Started @ Cincinnati (9/18), a team he spent time on the practice squad with in 1998.
Started 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Steps into Vikings starting job at C in the wake of Matt Birk’s season-ending hip injury.
Has started 9 career games, 8 at C and 1 at RG.
Opened career-best 5 games in Birk’s absence in 2004.
During his 5 starts in 2004 The Vikings averaged 413 yards per game and Daunte Culpepper earned a pair of
Player of the Week honors (FedEx Air and NFC Offensive).
Started 1st NFL game at Pittsburgh in 2001 when he opened at RG for injured David Dixon.
Played in his 1st NFL game in 2000 opener vs. Chicago.
Was moved to the 53-man roster for 2 games in 1999 by Minnesota.
Spent most of 1999 on the Vikings practice squad.
Spent time on the Cincinnati practice squad in 1998.
Originally entered NFL as a rookie free agent with Minnesota in 1998.
Played center for 1998 San Diego 1st-round draft pick Ryan Leaf at Washington State.
64 ANTHONY HERRERA, G/C, 2ND YEAR, TENNESSEE
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Inactive vs. Green Bay (10/23), @ Carolina (10/30) and vs. Detroit (11/6).
Picked up a short kickoff and returned it 6 yards @ Atlanta (10/2).
Played in 1st action at RG vs. New Orleans (9/25) and plays in kickoff return wedge.
Saw 1st career game action on special teams @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Had promising preseason cut short by leg infection resulting from being cleated during training camp.
Versatile lineman who can play G and C.
Will give Vikings depth along the line as he grows more comfortable at C.
Joined Vikings as an undrafted free agent.
Earned degree in economics from Tennessee.
Born in Trinidad.
67 MELVIN FOWLER, C, 4TH YEAR, MARYLAND
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Started @ NY Giants (11/13), his 1st start against his hometown team but left game with injured oblique.
Started vs. Detroit (11/6), helping pave the way for Michael Bennett to rush for 106 yards and QB Brad
Johnson to start his 100th career game in the win.
Started as a Viking @ Carolina (10/30).
Started vs. Green Bay (10/23) in comeback win from a 17-0 halftime deficit.
Started 1st game as a Viking @ Chicago (10/16).
Stepped in briefly at C @ Atlanta (10/2).
Dressed but did not play in 2005 season opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) and @ Cincinnati (9/18).
Acquired via trade with Cleveland on NFL roster cut-down day 9/3/05 when the Vikings send OT Nat Dorsey
to the Browns.
Played collegiately at Maryland with Vikings QB Shuan Hill, TE Jeff Dugan and LB E.J. Henderson.
Veteran lineman has starting experience, having opened 14 of his 30 career games.
Originally a 3rd-round pick of the Browns in 2002.
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Joins Vikings Head Coach Mike Tice as a native of Long Island, NY.
Active in community outreach programs in Cleveland that included Make-A-Wish and children’s hospitals.
72 MARCUS JOHNSON, G, ROOKIE, MISSISSIPPI
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Played in “heavy” package @ NY Giants (11/13) as a tackle-eligible giving the Vikings an extra lineman.
Saw time on special teams @ Chicago (10/16), vs. Green Bay (10/23), @ Carolina (10/30) and vs. Detroit
(11/6).
Started @ Atlanta (10/2).
Started vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Stated @ Cincinnati (9/18), his 1st career road game.
Became the 1st Vikings rookie G to start the season opener when he lined up against Tampa Bay (9/11).
Ranks as only the 6th offensive line rookie in team history to start on opening day.
Becomes the 1st Vikings rookie offensive lineman to start the season opener since Todd Steussie in 1994.
Brother, Belton, was a lineman with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Spent 3 seasons in college protecting NY Giants QB Eli Manning.
Took over starting RG spot in 2nd preseason game.
73 ADAM GOLDBERG, OL, 2ND YEAR, WYOMING
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Started @ NY Giants (11/13) in Vikings 24-21 win.
Started at RG vs. Detroit (11/6), opening the way for Michael Bennett to rush for 106 yards, his 1st game over
100 yards since 2003 and the highest total of the 2005 season.
Started @ Carolina (10/30).
Started vs. Green Bay (10/23) in 23-20 Vikings win.
Started 1st career game at RG and 1st game of 2005 @ Chicago (10/16).
Stepped in at RG in relief of Marcus Johnson vs. New Orleans (9/25) and @ Atlanta (10/2).
Came into game at RG in relief of rookie starter Marcus Johnson in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) and
@ Cincinnati (9/18).
Makes move to backup C for the Vikings in 2005 along with backup roles at G and T.
Gained valuable starting experience in 2004 at RT following injury to starter Mike Rosenthal.
Opened 6 games in the 2004 regular season and both playoff contests at RT.
Originally began his NFL career as an undrafted rookie in 2003 with the Vikings on practice squad.
Active in his home community through Miracles of Mitch Foundation and several causes.
Attended Twin Cities suburban Edina High, the same high school as NFL standout Karl Mecklenburg.
74 BRYANT McKINNIE, T, 4TH YEAR, MIAMI
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Started @ NY Giants (11/13) in Vikings 24-21 win.
Paved way for Michael Bennett to rush for 106 yards vs. Detroit (11/6), the Vikings 2nd 100-yard rusher on the
season.
Has started 48 straight games dating back to rookie season in 2002.
Has started 48 of his 49 career games, including playoffs.
The 7th overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft.
Highest draft pick by Vikings since 1985 when Chris Doleman was selected #4.
Joins Ron Yary as the other Outland Trophy winner in Vikings history.
Follows Hall of Fame inductee Ron Yary as the 2nd-highest offensive lineman drafted in team history- Yary
was #1 overall in 1968.
Was the 1st of 11 Miami Hurricanes drafted in 2002 and 1 of 5 in the 1st round.
75 MIKE ROSENTHAL, T, 7TH YEAR, NOTRE DAME
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Started @ NY Giants (11/13) in 24-21 win, the 1st game back at Giants Stadium where he began his NFL
career.
Full-time starter at RT, has opened all 9 games.
Helped Michael Bennett rush for 106 yards vs. Detroit (11/6), the 9th career 100-yard game for Bennett and
the Vikings season-high.
Came back from injury in 2004 to start season-opener in 2005 vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Returns in 2005 after being sidelined for final 14 games of 2004 with broken foot.
Started 1st game as a Viking in 2003 opener @ Green Bay.
Played against Vikings in 2000 NFC Championship game and in Super Bowl XXXV.
Has started all 26 games he has played for the Vikings since joining the team in 2003 as a free agent.
76 CHRIS LIWIENSKI, G, 7TH YEAR, INDIANA
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Has started 73 consecutive games for the Vikings, the longest streak on the team.
Helped Michael Bennett go for 106 rushing yards vs. Detroit (11/6), the 9th time in his career over 100 yards.
Starts at LG for the 3rd straight season after a brief move to RG during 2005 training camp.
Has started every game for the Vikings since the 2001 season opener.
In his 4 seasons as a starter the Vikings have ranked 12th (2001), 2nd (2002), 1st (2003) and 4th (2004) in NFL
offense.
Another example of a Vikings OL who started on the team’s practice squad and developed into a starter.
Witnessed birth of 1st child, a son, Jack, the day before playing @ Green Bay (11/14).
Returns for his 2nd season as the starter at LG.
Named to USA Today All-Joe team, recognizing unheralded players, for the 2001 season.
Spent 1998 and ’99 seasons on the Vikings practice squad.
Signed by Vikings after being released by Lions following training camp his rookie season.
Originally drafted by Detroit in the 7th round in ’98.
78 MATT BIRK, C, 8TH YEAR, HARVARD
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Earned Pro Bowl berth in first season as a starter.
Had not played center before coming to the Vikings, spending college career at tackle.
Started first NFL game in season opener vs. Chicago (9/3).
In 16 starts during 2000, running back Robert Smith ran for 100 yards 8 times and set a new team record for
single-season rushing at 1,521 yards.
Was chosen in the 6th round (173rd overall) in the 1998 draft.
All-Ivy League and All-Eastern selection as a senior for the Crimson and helped Harvard to the 1997 Ivy
League title.
Played prep football at Cretin-Derham Hall High in St. Paul where he was an all-state selection in football and
basketball.
Active in the Twin Cities community through Vikings Victory Visits to local hospitals, schools and the Oak Park
Neighborhood Center for youth. Joined the Kids Voting Minnesota program in the 2002 offseason.
79 TONIU FONOTI, G, 4TH YEAR, NEBRASKA
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Detroit (11/6), @ NY Giants (11/13).
Acquired by Vikings in trade with San Diego on 10/18/05.
Started opening 2 games of 2005 season for Chargers before suffering hand injury.
Has started 32 of the 33 career games he has played in the NFL.
Helped lead San Diego to playoffs in 2004 and win AFC West title for 1st time since 1994.
Earned 1st-Team All-Pro honors from SportsIllustrated.com and named to USA Today All-Joe team.
All-Rookie choice in 2002.
Entered NFL as a 2nd-round choice by the Chargers in 2002.
Played at Nebraska with Vikings CB Ralph Brown.
Graduated from Kahuku High in Hauula, HI.
81 NATE BURLESON, WR, 3RD YEAR, NEVADA-RENO
2005 SEASON: 14 catches, 166 yards, 11.9 avg., 20 long, 1 TD
2 carries, -6 yards, -3.0 avg., -2 long
2005 HIGHS:
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BURLESON’S CAREER STATS
RECEIVING
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1,627
AVG.
14.7
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. Green Bay (10/23
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
vs. Detroit (11/6)
@ Carolina (10/30), @ NY Giants (11/13)
LG
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PUNT RETURNS
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Caught a pair of passes for 14 yards and had a rushing attempt @ NY Giants (11/13).
Snared 1st TD of the season on a 15-yard pass from Brad Johnson vs. Detroit (11/6), the 12th of his
career.
Has caught a TD from each of the 3 QBs who have started for the Vikings during his career.
Returned from injuries that had sidelined him for 2 games to play vs. Green Bay (10/23), catching crucial 3rddown pass that led to Vikings final TD of the game.
Inactive for game @ Atlanta (10/2) and @ Chicago (10/23) with knee injury and shoulder injury.
Missed 1st career game due to injury vs. New Orleans (9/25) with knee injury.
Notched team-high 45 receiving yards vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 season opener.
Posted 100th career reception vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) and broke the 1,500-yard mark in 2005 opener.
Enters 2005 as the Vikings top WR after a breakout 2004 season that saw him post 1,006 yards and 9 TDs.
Notched a punt return TD at Indianapolis in 2004, a 91-yarder that was the 2nd-longest in team history.
Became the 9th player in Vikings history to notch 1,000+ yards.
Joined Randy Moss as the only Vikings players to return a punt for a TD and have a TD catch in a game.
His 1,006 receiving yards gave the Vikings a 1,000+ yard receiver for the 12th straight season in 2004.
Led the NCAA in receptions per game (11.5) and yards per game (135.8) as a senior.
Pulled in 138 catches during his senior season for 1,629 yards and 12 TDs.
Enters the 2003 season as the Vikings 3rd WR after a strong pre-season performance.
Brother of former University of Minnesota basketball player Kevin Burleson.
Younger brother, Lyndale, plays basketball at Nevada.
Father, Alvin, played for Calgary of the CFL for 6 seasons following standout career at University of
Washington.
83 JEFF DUGAN, TE, 2ND YEAR, MARYLAND
2005 SEASON: 1 special teams tackle
2005 HIGHS:
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(10/16), vs. Green Bay (10/23), @ Carolina (11/30), vs. Detroit (11/6), @ NY Giants (11/13).
Returns for 2nd season with Vikings as a key backup blocking TE and contributor on special teams.
Joined the Vikings impressive draft class in ’04 that saw 6 of the 8 players selected start a game during their
rookie campaigns.
Made 1st career start and 1st career game played on Monday Night Football @ Philadelphia (9/20).
Joined Vikings as their 7th-round draft pick in 2004.
The 1st TE drafted by the Vikings since Jim Kleinsasser in 1999 (2nd round).
Teammate at Maryland with Vikings LB E.J. Henderson and QB Shaun Hill.
Roomed with Shaun Hill during Terrapin days.
Started 46 of his 49 career games at Maryland.
85 JERMAINE WIGGINS, TE, 6TH YEAR, GEORGIA
2005 SEASON: 41 catches, 348 yards, 8.5 avg., 21 long
2005 HIGHS:
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1,535
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Tied for NFC lead among TEs with 41 catches and tied for 5th among NFL TEs.
Ranks tied for 10th overall in the NFC with 41 receptions.
Caught 5 passes for 42 yards with a season-long 21-yarder @ NY Giants (11/13) on the final drive of
the game as the Vikings drove to the game-winning FG in the final minute of the game. Caught a 21yarder and the final completion of the game, a 3-yarder to move the ball to the Giants 30-yard-line on
the drive.
Went over the 1,000-yard mark as a Viking @ Carolina (10/30), only the 10th TE in Vikings history to
accomplish the feat.
Ranks 4th among NFL TEs with 107 catches over the past 2 seasons, trailing Tony Gonzalez, Antonio
Gates and Jason Witten.
Set a Vikings record by reaching 100 receptions in only 20 games, topping the previous mark of 21
games held by Rickey Young and Randy Moss’ 22 games.
Caught 3 passes for 36 yards @ Carolina (10/30).
Led Vikings with 6 catches vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Set career-high with 10 catches @ Chicago (10/16), ending the game with 68 yards.
Hauled in 3 passes for 25 yards with a long of 15 @ Atlanta (10/2).
Led team with 6 catches vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Tied for team-high with 4 catches and ranked 2nd with 42 yards in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
In only 14 games with the Vikings in 2004, has shattered his previous career-highs for catches (18) and yards
(207), both set in 2000.
Led the Vikings with 71 catches in 2004 despite missing 2 games with a broken hand.
Became the 1st Vikings player not named Carter (Anthony and Cris) or Moss to lead the Vikings in receptions
since 1986.
Became the 1st Vikings TE to lead the team in catches since Steve Jordan in 1986.
Is the only Vikings TE besides Steve Jordan in 1985 and 1986 to lead the team in catches.
Ranked 3rd among NFC TEs with 71 catches and 4th among NFC TEs with 4 TDs.
Became only the 4th Vikings TE to catch 50+ passes in a season, joining Jordan, Senser and Byron Chamberlain.
His 71 catches on the season ranks 3rd in Vikings history in catches by a TE in a season, trailing Joe Senser’s
team record of 79.
Played in Super Bowl XXXVIII for Carolina and Super Bowl XXXVI with New England.
Caught 1st career TD pass from the opposing QB in the Vikings 2004 season opener- Vinny Testaverde.
Set New England playoff record with 10 catches in AFC Divisonal Playoff game, the infamous Tuck Rule
game vs. Oakland.
Originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent in 1999 with NY Jets on the practice squad.
Avid Boston Red Sox fan who grew up in East Boston.
87 MARCUS ROBINSON, WR, 9TH YEAR, SOUTH CAROLINA
2005 SEASON: 21 catches, 360 yards, 17.1 avg. 68 long, 2 TDs, 1 2-point conversion
2005 HIGHS:
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@ Chicago (10/16), vs. Green Bay (10/23), @ Carolina (10/30)
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80
Receiving Yards
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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Long Catch
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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TD Catches
vs. Green Bay (10/23), @ Carolina (10/30)
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2-Point Conversion
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
ROBINSON’S CAREER STATS
RECEIVING
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YARDS
285
4,143
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80t
TDs
35
Caught an 11-yard pass @ NY Giants (11/13).
Led team with 4 catches for 77 yards and caught a TD from Brad Johnson @ Carolina (10/30).
Tied season-high with 4 catches for 60 yards vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Set season-high with 4 catches for 41 yards @ Chicago (10/16).
Had a 17-yard reception @ Atlanta (10/2).
Grabbed a 68-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) and ended the day with 80 yards.
His 68-yard catch was his longest since game at Green Bay (10/1/00) when he pulled in a 68-yarder.
The catch ranks tied for the 3rd-longest of his career.
Hauled in 2 passes for 40 yards with a long of 21 and caught a 2-point conversion @ Cincinnati (9/18).
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Pulled in 3 passes for 22 yards vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 opener.
Most veteran member of the Vikings WRs.
Caught a pass in 15 of 16 games played in 2004 for the Vikings and both playoff games.
His 150-yard receiving day at Houston (10/10/04) was the most by a Vikings WR in 2004.
Caught 50-yard OT game-winner at Houston (10/10/04), tied for the 2nd-longest OT game-winning catch in
Vikings history.
His 8 TDs in 2004 is the 2nd-best total of his career, trailing the 9 TDs he had in 1999 with Chicago.
Son, Marcus, Jr., was born the week leading into game @ Chicago (12/5).
Set Chicago Bears record with 1,400 receiving yards in 1999.
Set Baltimore Ravens record with 4 TD catches vs. Seattle (11/23/03).
Trailed only Randy Moss in the NFC for receiving yards in 1999.
Has 8 career 100+ yard receiving yardage days.
Named NFL Europe’s Offensive MVP in 1998 after spending his rookie NFL season in 1997 on Chicago’s
injured reserve.
89 TRAVIS TAYLOR, WR, 6TH YEAR, FLORIDA
2005 SEASON: 30 catches, 343 yards, 11.4 avg., 25 long, 2 TDs
2005 HIGHS:
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Catches
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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75
Receiving Yards
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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31
Long Catch
@ Chicago (10/16)
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TD Catches
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
TAYLOR’S CAREER STATS
RECEIVING
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YARDS
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TDs
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Caught an 11-yard pass @ NY Giants (11/13) from Brad Johnson on the final drive of the game as the
Vikings got within FG range in 24-21 win.
Led Vikings with 4 catches vs. Detroit (11/6).
Caught a pair of passes @ Carolina (10/30) and broke the 3,000-yard career receiving mark.
Caught 3 passes for 36 yard with a long of 19 vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Had a pair of catches for 37 yards with a season-long 31-yarder @ Chicago (10/16).
Caught 5 passes for 62 yards @ Atlanta (10/2),
Caught a pair of TDs from Duante Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) pulling in TDs of 24 and 13 yards.
His pair of scores vs. New Orleans (9/25) were his 1st since game @ Cincinnati (10/19/03) when he had
2 TDs.
Scored 1st TD as a Viking on 24-yard toss from Culpepper with only 13 seconds expired in the game,
the fastest score in Vikings history.
Had team-high 7 catches for 75 yards @ Cincinnati (9/18), the 7 catches match his career-high.
Caught 3 passes for 38 yards and tied for team-long with a 25-yarder vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in Vikings debut
during 2005 season opener.
Has made presence felt during preseason, earning starting spot opposite Nate Burleson.
The Vikings 2nd-leading receiver in preseason with 9 catches for 136 yards.
Came to Minnesota as a free agent after spending first 5 years of NFL career with Baltimore.
Selected by Ravens with 10th overall pick in 2000.
Left Baltimore as the team’s all-time leading receiver with 204 receptions and ranks 2nd with 2,758 yards.
Teammates with Vikings WR Marcus Robinson in Baltimore.
Will return to Baltimore to face old teammates on Christmas Night game on ESPN (12/25/05).
93 KEVIN WILLIAMS, DT, 3RD YEAR, OKLAHOMA STATE
2005 SEASON: 43 tackles, 28 solo, 9 QB hurries, 9 QB hurries, 1 FF, 1 FR, 6 PD, 1.0 sack
2005 HIGHS:
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Total Tackles
@ Atlanta (10/2)
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5
Solos
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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1.0
Sack
@ Chicago (10/16)
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4
QB Hurries
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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3
Forced Fumbles
Fumble Recovery
Pass Defensed
Tackle For Loss
@ Atlanta (10/2)
vs. Detroit (11/6)
@ NY Giants (11/13)
WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
197 tackles, 125 solos, 72 assists, 22.5 sacks, 2 INT, 50 QBH, 5 FF, 10.0 TFL, 5 FR, 1 TD, 19 PD
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Started at UT in 4-3 alingment and had career-best 3 passes defensed of Giants QB Eli Manning along with 3
QB hurries and 3 tackles.
Started at UT as Vikings returned to a 4-3 alignment vs. Detroit (11/6).
Started at LDE in 3-4 alignment @ Carolina (10/30).
Started for 2nd straight week at LDE in Vikings’ 3-4 defense vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Started, had a sack @ Chicago (10/16), ending the day with 6 tackles and a pass defensed.
Started @ Atlanta (10/2), posting 7 tackles, a QB hurry and a forced fumbles.
Started vs. New Orleans (9/25) where he had 4 QB hurries and 6 tackles.
Tied career-best with 4 QB hurries vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Started @ Cincinnati (9/18) at LDE and had 4 tackles.
Had 5 tackles and a QB hurry in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11).
Emerging as one of the dominant DTs in the NFL, earned 1st Team All-Pro honors and a starting nod in the
Pro Bowl in 2004.
Set Vikings record with 22.0 sacks in his opening 2 seasons with the team.
His 22.0 sacks over the 2003 and 2004 seasons is the most by an NFL DT in that time.
Teamed with Lance Johnstone over the 2003 and 2004 seasons to lead the NFL in sacks by a tandem (43).
Posted the 3rd-longest fumble return in team history when he scooped up a fumble forced by teammate
Kenechi Udeze and rambled 77 yards for a TD vs. Jacksonville (11/28/03)
Consensus all-rookie honoree in 2003.
Tied Vikings record by starting all 16 games as a rookie and only the 2nd defensive player in team history to
accomplish the feat, joining Dewayne Washington in 1994.
Gives the Vikings 3 1st-round picks starting on the defensive line in 2003, joining Chris Hovan and Kenechi
Udeze.
Only Keith Millard had more sacks a rookie (11.0 in 1985) than Williams’ 10.5 in 2003.
Set a Vikings rookie single-game record with 3.0 sacks in 2003 finale at Arizona.
Was the highest-drafted defensive lineman by the Vikings since Chris Doleman was taken #4 overall in 1985.
Selected with the 9th overall pick in 2003.
Started at LDE for the opening 12 games in 2003 and NT for the final 4 games.
94 PAT WILLIAMS, DT, 9TH YEAR, TEXAS A&M
2005 SEASON: 50 tackles, 37 solos, 1.5 sack, 6 QB hurries, 5.0 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 pass defensed
2005 HIGHS:
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Total Tackles
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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8
Solos
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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2.0
Tackles For Loss
@ Chicago (10/16)
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1.0
Sack
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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Fumble Recoveries
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1
Forced Fumbles
@ Chicago (10/16)
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1
Pass Defensed
@ Carolina (10/30)
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2
QB Hurries
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
520 tackles, 369 solos, 151 assists, 14.5 sacks, 1 INT (1 TD), 41 QBH, 4 FF (1 TD), 4 FR, 6 PD
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Started at NT @ NY Giants in Vikings 4-3 scheme, ending game with 6 tackles and shared a sack of Eli
Manning with Keith Newman.
Started at NT as team went back to a 4-3 alignment vs. Detroit (11/6).
Started at NT @ Carolina (10/30), ending with 6 tackles, a tackle for loss, pass defensed and a QB hurry.
Started at NT in 3-4 defense vs. Green Bay (10/23), leading Vikings linemen with 6 tackles, a tackle for loss
and a QB hurry.
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Had impressive outing @ Chicago (10/16), starting at NT in Vikings’ 3-4 and proved nearly unblockable.
Started @ Atlanta (10/2), posting 4 tackles.
Started vs. New Orleans (9/25), finishing with 3 tackles and a QB hurry.
Started @ Cincinnati (9/18) at UT, leading the defensive line with 10 tackles and a pair of QB hurries.
Started 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in Vikings debut and had a sack on Bucs QB Brian Griese
along with 5 tackles.
Has started 73 of his 116 career games.
Was the 1st free agent the Vikings signed in 2005 off-season, the start of a dramatic defensive overhaul.
Teams with All-Pro DT Kevin Williams to give the Vikings a strong inside presence on defense.
Has played 108 career games with 65 starts.
Has scored 2 career defensive TDs, a fumble return and an interception return.
Regarded as one of the top run-stuffing DTs in the NFL.
Reunited in Minnesota with former Buffalo defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell and several former Bills
defensive teammates- CB Antoine Winfield, LB Sam Cowart, LB Keith Newman and CB Ken Irvin.
Voted by Bills teammates as the 2003 winner of the Ed Block Courage Award.
Named to USA Today’s All Joe Team in 2000.
Active in community outreach efforts during his career in Buffalo and has already started in Minnesota.
95 KENECHI UDEZE, DE, 2ND YEAR, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
2005 SEASON: 9 tackles, 5 solos, 3 QB hurries, 1.0 sack
2005 HIGHS:
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Total Tackles
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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Solos
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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1.0
Sack
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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Tackles For Loss
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QB Hurries
vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)
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UDEZE’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
51 tackles, 33 solo, 18 assists, 6.0 sacks, 1 TFL, 24 QBH, 1 FF, 1 FR
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Placed on injured reserve on 10/10/05 following season-ending knee surgery.
Inactive for game @ Atlanta (10/2), the 1st game of his career he has missed due to injury.
Notched 1st sack of the season, catching QB Aaron Brooks vs. New Orleans (9/25) along with 3 tackles.
Has posted 2.0 of his 6.0 career sacks against Aaron Brooks.
Started at LDE vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 opener, matching his career-high with 6 tackles and had a pair
of QB hurries.
Moves to starting LDE role for 2005 after opening the season in 15 games at RDE as a rookie.
Joins Kevin Williams and Erasmus James as 1st-round picks along the Vikings defensive line and joins CB
Antoine Winfield and LB Napoleon Harris as 1st-rounders on the Vikings defense.
Ranks 6th in Vikings history for sacks by a rookie with 5.0, tied with Doug Martin and Dwayne Rudd and
trailing Carl Eller (5.5), Alan Page (8.5), Kevin Williams (10.5) and Keith Millard (11.0).
Ranks tied for 2nd in Vikings history for starts by a rookie DE with 15, trailing only Kevin Williams (16 in
2003).
Became the 4th rookie DE to start the season opener vs. Dallas (9/12), joining Carl Eller in 1964, Al Noga in
1988 and Kevin Williams in 2003.
Acquired by Vikings with 20th overall selection in the 2004 NFL Draft.
The 1st USC player drafted by Vikings in 1st round since S Joey Browner in 1983.
Joins Browner, OT Ron Yary (1968) and OT Steve Riley (1974) as 1st-round picks by the Vikings from USC.
The 4 USC players drafted in the 1st round are the most from any school in Vikings history.
Left USC following his junior season to enter the NFL draft.
Joins LB Chris Claiborne as early-entry 1st-round picks from USC with the Vikings.
Consensus All-America honoree in 2003 tied for NCAA lead with 16.5 sacks.
96 C.J. MOSLEY, DT, ROOKIE, MISSOURI
2005 SEASON: 5 tackles, 4 solos, 1 QB hurry
2005 HIGHS:
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Total Tackles
Solos
QB Hurry
@ Atlanta (10/5)
@ Atlanta (10/5), @ Carolina (10/30)
@ NY Giants (11/13)
Played extensively in Vikings line rotation @ NY Giants (11/13) and had a QB hurry on Eli Manning.
Inactive for game vs. Detroit (11/6).
Involved heavily in rotation @ Carolina (10/30).
Saw most extensive time in DL rotation vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Made NFL debut @ Atlanta (10/2), notching 3 tackles.
Inactive for 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Vikings’ 6th-round draft pick in 2005 (191st overall).
Enters 2005 season providing depth along the deep Vikings defensive line.
Left Missouri following junior season to declare for NFL Draft.
Lone underclassman on the Associated Press’ All-Big 12 1st Team.
Grew up on the move as his family followed the career of his US Army father from base to base.
97 SPENCER JOHNSON, DT, 2ND YEAR, AUBURN
2005 SEASON: 18 tackles, 7 solos, 3 QB hurries, 1 pass defensed
2005 HIGHS:
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Total Tackles
@ Atlanta (10/2)
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6
Solos
@ Atlanta (10/2)
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Sack
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Tackles For Loss
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Pass Defensed
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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2
QB Hurries
@ Atlanta (10/2)
JOHNSON’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
72 tackles, 35 solo, 37 assists, 1.0 sacks, 3 PD, 2.0 TFL, 5 QBH
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Inactive for game @ NY Giants (11/13) with knee injury.
Returned to action vs. Detroit (11/6), notching 3 tackles and a pass defensed.
Inactive for games @ Chicago (10/23), vs. Green Bay (10/23) and @ Carolina (10/30).
Started at LDE for injured Kenechi Udeze @ Atlanta (10/2), leading the defensive line with 9 tackles and a
pair of QB hurries.
Started @ Cincinnati (9/18) at NT when team lined up Pat Williams at UT and Kevin Williams at LDE.
Saw time at DE and DT vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in season opener, posting a tackle and a QB hurry.
Will serve as key DT and DE backup in 2005 after gaining starting experience as a rookie.
His 7 starts as a rookie free agent sets a Vikings record among defensive linemen who were undrafted. Only
4 Vikings undrafted rookies have started more games in a season than Johnson’s 7- C Mick Tingelhoff (14
in 1962), OT Frank Myers (11 in 1978), CB Lee Calland (8 in 1963) and CB Wymon Henderson (8 in 1987).
Enjoyed productive rookie season, notching nearly 8 tackles per start and ranked 3rd among linemen with 54
tackles despite starting only 7 games and playing in 9.
Started 3rd game of season and had 1st career sack when he caught Chad Hutchinson @ Chicago (12/5),
along with career-high 10 tackles and a tackle for loss.
Started vs. Jacksonville (11/28) and had 6 tackles to tie for the team lead among Vikings linemen.
Started 1st career game at NT vs. Detroit (11/21), joining TE Richard Owens as the only rookie free agents to
start a game in 2004. Posted 4 tackles.
98 DARRION SCOTT, DE, 2ND YEAR, OHIO STATE
2005 SEASON: 43 tackles, 25 solos, 2.0 tackle for loss, 6 QB hurries, 2.0 sack, 2 passes defensed
2005 HIGHS:
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Total Tackles
@ Atlanta (10/2)
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Solos
@ Cincinnati (9/18)
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Sack
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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Tackle for Loss
@ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. Green Bay (10/23)
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QB Hurries
@ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. Green Bay (10/23)
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Pass Defensed
@ Atlanta (10/2)
SCOTT’S CAREER TOTALS
DEFENSE
70 tackles, 38 solos, 32 assists, 2.0 sacks, 0 INT, 6 QBH, 0 FF, 3.0 TFL, 2 FR, 3 PD
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Started at LDE in Vikings 4-3 scheme @ NY Giants (11/14), posting 1st full sack of the season when he
caught Eli Manning and had 4 tackles on the day.
Started at RDE as team went back to 4-3 alignment vs. Detroit (11/6), ending game with 6 tackles to lead the
linemen.
Started at RDE in 3-4 alignment @ Carolina (10/30) and had 5 tackles.
Started at RDE in Vikings 3-4 defense vs. Green Bay (10/23), notched 3 tackles, 2 QB hurries and a pass
defensed.
Started at RDE when Vikings opened in 3-4 defense @ Chicago (10/16), posting 6 tackles and shared a sack
of QB Kyle Orton.
Started at RDE @ Atlanta (10/2) where he had a career-best 7 tackles and a pass defensed.
Shared 1st career regular season sack with LB Keith Newman when the duo dropped Saints QB Aaron
Brooks vs. New Orleans (9/25).
Started at RDE @ Cincinnati (9/18), ending with 6 tackles, 2 QB hurries and a tackle for loss.
Started at RDE vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 season opener, posting 3 tackles.
Enters 2005 as the starting RDE, a job he took over for the playoffs in 2004.
Part of athletic, young line that features 3 starters drafted in the past 3 seasons, Kevin Williams (1st round,
2003), Kenechi Udeze (1st round, 2004), Darrion Scott (3rd round, 2004).
Part of impressive Vikings rookie class that had 6 of the 8 draftees start during the ’04 season.
Started Wild Card playoff game @ Green Bay (1/9/05) and notched his 1st career sack on Brett Favre along
with 5 tackles to tie for the high among Vikings linemen.
Part of the 14 players drafted from Ohio State in 2004.
Taken in the 3rd Round (88th overall) by the Vikings.
Gave the Vikings a clean sweep of defensive players with the first 3 picks of the draft for only the 4th time in
the Vikings 44 drafts in team history.
Versatile player capable of playing at DT and DE.
99 ERASMUS JAMES, DE, ROOKIE, WISCONSIN
2005 SEASON: 9 tackles, 4 solo, 1.0 sack, 11 QB hurries, 2 passes defensed, 1 FF
1 special teams tackle
2005 HIGHS:
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@ NY Giants (11/13)
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Solos
vs. Detroit (11/6)
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QB Hurries
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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Sack
@ Carolina (10/30)
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Passes Defensed
@ NY Giants (11/13)
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Forced Fumble
vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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Special Teams Tackle vs. New Orleans (9/25)
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Started at RDE in Vikings 4-3 scheme @ NY Giants (11/13) where he had season-high 4 tackles, seasonhigh 2 passes defensed and season-high 6 QB hurries as he harassed Giants QB Eli Manning.
Tied for 7th in Vikings single-game history with 6 QB hurries @ NY Giants (11/13).
Started 1st career game vs. Detroit (11/6), ending game with 2 tackles and 2 QB hurries.
Notched 1st career sack @ Carolina (10/30), catching Jake Delhomme.
Played as part of Vikings DL rotation @ Chicago (10/16) and vs. Green Bay (10/23).
Saw most extensive time on defense of the season @ Atlanta (10/2).
Had a special teams tackle and forced a fumble on kickoff coverage that was recovered by Richard Owens.
Saw 1st career action @ Cincinnati (9/18) and notched a pair of QB hurries against Bengals QB Carson Palmer.
Inactive for game at Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 season opener.
Selected with the 18th overall selection in the 2005 NFL Draft, marking the 3rd straight season the Vikings used a
1st-round pick on a defensive lineman.
Joins RB Michael Bennett (2001) as Wisconsin Badgers selected by the Vikings in the 1st round in recent years.
Did not play football until senior year of high school at McArthur High in Hollywood, FL.
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Battled back from hip injury that cost him the 2003 season to post 8.0 sacks in 2004.
BIOS OF PLAYERS NOT IN
2005 VIKINGS MEDIA GUIDE
Chris Kluwe
P / #5
HT 6-4 / WT 215 / DOB 12-24-81
UCLA / FA for ‘05
NFL: Rookie / Vikings: Rookie
OFF THE FIELD Teammates in high school with Vikings WR Keenan Howry at
Los Alamitos High...Married, wife’s name is Isabel...Majored in political science.
PRO Claimed off waivers by the Vikings on 9/4/05 following final roster cuts to 53
players across the League...Spent 2005 training camp with Seattle after signing
as a rookie free agent on 4/25/05...Punted 9 times for 379 yards (42.1 avg, 38.6
net) while landing 1 inside the 20 with a long of 61 during preseason action with
the Seahawks.
COLLEGE One of the top punters in the NCAA as a senior...One of 3 finalists for
the Ray Guy Award, presented annually to the top collegiate punter...As a junior,
set a UCLA record for punting yardage at 3,908 yards and punts with 91, a 42.9
average...Landed career-best 25 punts inside the 20 as a senior and averaged
43.4 yards per punt to rank 2nd in the Pac 10 and 14th in the nation...Dropped 19
punts inside the 20 as a junior and booted career-long 66-yarder.
PREP Earned USA Today 1st Team All-America honors at P as a senior...Was a
1st-Team All-CIF choice as a junior and senior...Booted an Orange County and
CIF-record 60-yard FG as a senior vs. Loyola...Chosen to play in CaliforniaTexas Shrine Game and CaliFlorida Bowl.
J.T. O’Sullivan
QB / #7
HT 6-2 / WT 227 / DOB 8/25/79
Cal-Davis / FA for ‘05
NFL: 4th Year / Vikings: 1st Year
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2002 (0/0-NO), 2003 (0/0-NO), 2004
(1/0, 0/0-NO/GB). Total- 1/0.
• Acquired off Chicago Bears practice squad by the Vikings on 11/8/05.
• Saw lone regular-season game action in 2004 season finale for Green Bay as
he ran the clock out with a pair of kneel-downs.
• Led Frankfurt Galaxy to World Bowl XII against Berlin during 2004 NFL Europe
season.
• Two-time finalist for Harlon Hill Award during collegiate career at Cal-Davis.
OFF THE FIELD Earned bachelor’s degree in English from UC-Davis...Enjoys
wiffle ball in his free time.
PRO Provides the Vikings with depth at QB following the season-ending injury to
Daunte Culpepper...Signed by Vikings off Chicago Bears’ practice squad on
11/8/05...Helped lead Frankfurt to the World Bowl during 2004 NFL Europe
season, falling in the championship game to the Berlin Thunder...Has played with
3 of the 4 teams in the NFC North, Green Bay in 2004, Chicago early in 2005
and now the Vikings...Has played in 1 career regular-season game, ending the
regular-season finale for the Packers in 2004 with a pair of kneel-downs at
Chicago (1/2/05).
2004 Saw 1st career regular-season action in the regular-season finale at
Chicago (1/2/05) when he kneeled down in the final 2 snaps of the
game...Acquired by Packers as part of trade with New Orleans that sent Green
Bay CB Mike McKenzie to Saints on 10/4/04...Was inactive as the Packers’ 3rd
QB in 11 games before seeing time in the final game of the season...Inactive as
3rd QB in playoff loss to Minnesota in Wild Card round at Lambeau
Field...Opened season as New Orleans’ 3rd QB, inactive for opening 4 games of
the season...During preseason action he threw a pair of TDs and ran for another.
2003 Inactive for all 16 games as the Saints’ 3rd QB...Led team in preseason with
117.0 passer rating and threw a pair of TDs.
2002 Inactive for all 16 regular-season games as the Saints’ 3rd QB...Saw time in
preseason...Joined Saints as a 6th-round draft pick (186th overall).
COLLEGE Enjoyed a standout career as one of the top small-college QBs during
his tenure at Cal-Davis...As a junior and senior was a finalist for the Harlon Hill
Award, presented to the Division II player of the year...Earned All-America notice
from Associated Press as a junior when he was named to the 3rd Team...Started
final 3 seasons...Left program as the career leader in total offense with 11,544
yards...Connected on 669-of-1,070 attempts for 96 TDs and 41 INTs...As a
senior, threw for 3,826 yards and 32 TDs...As a junior threw for 3,679 yards and
38 TDs while rushing 70 times for 473 yards and 4 TDs...Tossed a school-record
6 TDs in NCAA semi-final playoff game...As a sophomore in his 1st season as a
starter he had 3,217 yards and 26 TDs in earning honorable mention All-America
honors...As a freshman, served as backup to future NFL player Kevin Daft.
PREP Served as 2-time team captain at Jesuit High in Carmichael,
CA...Established several school records during career...Standout catcher on
baseball team.
Koren Robinson
WR / #18
HT 6-1 / WT 205 / DOB 3/19/80
North Carolina State / FA for ‘05
NFL: 5th Year / Vikings: 1st Year
GAMES/STARTS (reg. season, playoffs): 2001 (16/13-Sea.), 2002 (16/16-Sea.), 2003 (15/15, 1/1-Sea.),
2004 (10/8, 1/0-Sea.). Total – 57/52, 2/1
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Selected with the 9th overall choice in the 2001 NFL Draft.
Posted career-best 1,240 yards on 78 receptions with 5 TDs.
Has started 52 of 57 career regular season games played and started 1 of 2 playoff games.
OFF THE FIELD Active during his Seattle tenure with the National Alzheimer’s Association and Seahawks
Academy, where he purchased tickets for high-achieving students to Seattle home games....
PRO Holds career receiving average of 14.9 yards per catch...Career-best season came in 2002 when he
started all 16 games and notched 78 catches for 1,240 yards and 5 TDs...His 1,240 yards rank as the 2nd-best
single-season performance by a Seattle WR and joins Steve Largent as only the 2nd WR in team history to
break the 1,200-yard mark...His 78 receptions are the 4th-most by a Seattle WR...Notched the longest catch in
team history at St. Louis (10/20/02) with an 83-yarder...Helped Seattle make the playoffs in 2003 and 2004,
hosting St. Louis in 2004 Wild Card game and traveling to Green Bay for Wild Card game in 2003 that went to
overtime...Has caught a TD in 3 consecutive games twice.
2004 Started 8 of the 10 games he played and played in Wild Card playoff game vs. St. Louis...Ranked 3rd on
the Seahawks with 31 catches and 495 yards...Had career-high 9 catches at eventual Super Bowl champion
New England (10/17), finishing with 150 yards...Caught TDs at Tampa Bay (9/19) and at San Francisco
(11/7)...Pulled in 4 catches 40 yards in Wild Card playoff vs. St. Louis (1/8/05).
2003 Started all 15 games he played...Ranked 2nd on Seahawks with 65 catches and 896 yards...Broke the
100-yard mark with 122 on 6 catches vs. Cleveland (11/30)...Hauled in 4 TDs...Posted game-winning TD vs.
St. Louis (9/21) with 1:00 remaining in the game on a 3-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck in a 24-23 win...Led
team with 7 catches and 96 yards...Scored final TD of the game in regular-season finale on a 30-yard pass
from Matt Hasselbeck in 24-17 win at San Francisco (12/27) that clinced playoff spot for 1st time since
1999...Led team with 7 catches for 88 yards and a long of 33 in Wild Card Playoff at Green Bay (1/4/04), his
1st career playoff game.
2002 Had career-best season with 78 catches, 1,240 yards and 5 TDs...Started all 16 games...His 1,240
yards rank 2nd in Seattle history...His 78 receptions rank as the 4th-most in team history...Caught Seahawksrecord 83-yard pass at St. Louis (10/20) and scored on a 79-yard pass, both from Trent Dilfer...Game at St.
Louis (10/20) marked his 1st career 100-yard game, finishing day with 166...Notched career-best day with 168
yards on 8 catches vs. Kansas City (11/24)...Posted 9 catches for 143 yards at Atlanta (12/15).
2001 Ranked 3rd on Seahawks with 39 catches and 4th with 536 yards...Made 1st career start vs. Philadelphia
(9/23)...Notched 1st career TD at Buffalo (11/18).
COLLEGE Declared for NFL Draft following sophomore season...Tied Torry Holt’s career-record with 14 100yard games...Went over the century mark 14 times in 22 career games...Left NCSU ranked 3rd in school
history with 15 TD catches...Semi-finalists for Biletnikoff Award as a sophomore...Posted 110 catches, 1,914
yards and had a 17.4 yard per catch average...his 62 catches as a sophomore rank 2nd in single-season
annals at NCSU, trailing Torry Holt’s 88 in 1998...Notched 327 total yards in Micron PC Bowl vs.
Minnesota...Named the ACC Rookie of the Year in 1999.
PREP Attended South Point (NC) High...Rushed for 1,700 yards and 22 TDs as a senior...Named AllSouthwest 3-A Conference as a DB...Named area Offensive Player of the Year by the Gaston Gazette.
ROBINSON’S NFL TOTALS
RECEIVING
Year
No. Yards
2001................ 39
536
2002................ 78
1,240
2003................ 65
896
playoffs .......... 7
88
2004................ 31
495
playoffs .......... 4
40
Totals ........... 213
3,167
Playoffs....... 11
128
Avg. Lg
13.7
42
15.9
83
13.8 38t
12.6
33
16.0
33
10.0
15
14.9
83
11.6
33
TD
1
5
4
0
2
0
12
0
RUSHING
Year
No.
2001.................. 4
2002.................. 8
2003.................. 4
2004.................. 1
Totals ............. 17
Avg.
3.3
7.0
3.8
3.0
5.1
TD
0
0
0
0
0
Yards
13
56
15
3
87
Lg
ROBINSON’S CAREER HIGHS
Receptions............................... 9......................... @ Atlanta, 12/15/02; @ San Diego, 12/29/02;
................................................... ......................... @ New England (10/17/04)
Receiving Yards................... 168......................... vs. Kansas City, 11/24/02
Receiving TDs ......................... 1......................... 12 times, last @ San Francisco, 11/7/04
Long Catch ............................ 83......................... @ St. Louis, 10/20/02
Long TD Catch...................... 79t......................... @ St. Louis, 10/20/02
Adimchinobe Echemandu
RB / #39
HT 5-10 / WT 226 / DOB 11-21-80
California / FA for ’05
NFL: 2nd Year / Vikings: 1st Year
GAMES/STARTS (reg. season, playoffs): 2004 (4/0-Clev.)
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Joined Vikings in week before 2005 training camp began.
Drafted in 7th round (208th overall) by Cleveland in 2004.
Born in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to California as a child.
OFF THE FIELD Earned bachelor’s degree in sociology in May 2003...Has made post-graduate
work on master’s degree in education...Cousin of former Cal teammate Nnamdi Asomugha, a 1stround draft choice of the Oakland Raiders in 2003.
PRO Began 2005 season on Vikings practice squad and signed to active roster when Daunte
Culpepper was placed on injured reserve...Signed by Vikings on 7/21/05 to provide Vikings with
RB depth...Saw time in 4 games as a rookie in Cleveland.
2004 Played in 4 games for the Browns during his rookie season...Carried ball 8 times for 25
yards and caught 3 passes for 25 yards...Most productive day of his career came vs. eventual
Super Bowl champions New England (12/5) when he had 3 rushes for 12 yards and 3 receptions
for 25...Game vs. New England (12/5) marked the 1st career stats...Saw 1st career regular season
action at Cincinnati (11/28)...Ran the ball a career-best 5 times for 13 yards at Buffalo
(12/12)...Played in 4th game of season vs. San Diego (12/19) where he attempted a pass...Placed
on non-football injury PUP list on 8/30...Activated from PUP
COLLEGE Battled through injuries during collegiate career...Enjoyed best season in college as a
senior in 2003...Posted 1,434 career rushing yards with 16 TDs during Cal career...Caught 33
passes for 264 yards and 2 TDs...Ran on the Cal track team along with competing in
football...Saw time at WR as a freshman due to injuries...Performed under the name Joe Echema
prior to his senior season.
PREP Starred at Hawthorne (CA) High...Ran for over 1,500 yards and 27 TDs as a
senior...Ranked as the 10th-best RB prospect in the West by SuperPrep...Excelled as a 100m and
200m sprinter.
ECHEMANDU’S NFL TOTALS
RUSHING
Year
2004
No.
8
Yds.
25
Avg.
3.1
Lg
6
TD
0
RECEIVING
Year
2004
No.
3
Yds.
25
Avg.
8.3
Lg
19
TD
0
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Rushing Yards...........................13 ...................@ Buffalo, 12/12/04
Rushing Attempts ......................5 .....................@ Buffalo, 12/12/04
Long Rush .................................6 .....................vs. New England, 12/5/04; @ Buffalo, 12/12/04
Receptions ................................3 .....................vs. New England, 12/5/04
Receiving Yards ........................25 ...................vs. New England, 12/5/04
Long Catch ................................19 ...................@ Buffalo, 12/12/04
Passing Attempts ......................1 .....................vs. San Diego, 12/19/04
ECHEMANDU’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME
2004
Opponent
11/28 @ Cincinnati
12/5
New England
12/12 @ Buffalo
12/19 San Diego
TOTALS
RUSHING
Att.
Yards
0
0
3
12
5
13
0
0
8
25
Avg.
0.0
4.0
2.6
0.0
3.1
Long
0
6
6
0
0
TD
0
0
0
0
0
No.
0
3
0
0
3
RECEIVING
Yards Avg.
0
0.0
25
8.3
0
0.0
0
0.0
25
8.3
Long
0
19
0
0
0
TD
0
0
0
0
0
Melvin Fowler
C/ #67
HT 6-3 / WT 295 / DOB 3-31-79
Maryland / Trade (Clev.) for ‘05
NFL: 4th Year / Vikings: 1st Year
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2002 (Clev.- 1/1), 2003 (Clev.- 14/10),
2004 (Clev.- 15/3). Total- 30/14.
OFF THE FIELD Majored in communications...Active in Cleveland through
numerous charities, including Make-A-Wish, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital,
United Way Hometown Huddle and distributing turkeys to area residents during
the holidays...One of 9 children of Lucinda and Melvin Fowler, Sr.
PRO Acquired by the Vikings on final roster cut-down day as teams trimmed
rosters to 53 players...Traded from Cleveland to Minnesota in exchange for OT
Nat Dorsey...Started career-best 10 games, 3 at LG and 7 at C, in
2003...Replaced starter Dave Wohlabaugh in the starting lineup at Tampa Bay
(10/13/02) in his lone appearance as a rookie.
2004 Saw action in career-high 15 games, starting the final 3 at C in place of
injured Jeff Faine...Started vs. San Diego (12/19), at Miami (12/26) and at
Houston (1/2/05)...Team won season finale at Houston (1/2/05) to snap a 9game losing streak to end the season...Browns RB Lee Suggs broke the 100yard mark in each of Fowler’s starts, going to 105 yards vs. San Diego, 143 at
Miami and 133 at Houston...Played for a pair of head coaches during the season
as Terry Robiskie replaced Butch Davis for the final 5 games of the season.
2003 Played in 14 games and started career-high 10...Started season as starting
LG for first 3 games, vs. Indianapolis (9/7), at Baltimore (9/14) and at San
Francisco (9/21)...Inactive vs. Cincinnati (9/28)...Saw time on special teams at
Pittsburgh (10/5)...Inactive vs. Oakland (10/12)...Started at C vs. San Diego
(10/19) and at New England (10/26), replacing injured Jeff Faine...Saw time on
special teams at Kansas City (11/9) and vs. Arizona (11/16)...Came in at C vs.
Pittsburgh (11/23) to replace Faine and then started at Seattle (11/30) and vs. St.
Louis (12/8) in a Monday Night Football contest...Opened the way for Jamel
White to rush for 101 yards vs. St. Louis (12/8)...Started at C at Denver (12/14)
and vs. Baltimore (12/21)....Helped Lee Suggs rush for a career-best 186 yards
and 2 TDs, including a 78-yarder, in regular-season finale at Cincinnati
(12/28)...Suggs’ 186 yards ranks as the 11th-best total in Browns history while his
78-yard TD run ranks tied for 3rd-longest in franchise history.
2002 Made 1st career start and lone appearance of the season at Tampa Bay
(10/13), replacing injured starter Dave Wohlabaugh...Dressed but did not play in
3 other games on the season...Inactive for Wild Card Playoff game at Pittsburgh.
COLLEGE Made move to C during summer practice his redshirt freshman year
and went on to start all 44 games there during his collegiate career...Did not
allow a sack during his college career...Named to Academic All-America team
and Academic All-Atlantic Coast Conference...Helped in remarkable Maryland
turnaround during his tenure that ended with the Terps ranking #10 in the
Associated Press poll and facing Florida in the Orange Bowl to end his
career...Maryland won the ACC title as a senior in 2001...Earned the Alvin L.
Aubinoe award as the Terps’ unsung hero as a junior...Moved from NT to C
during summer camp of his redshirt freshman season.
PREP Was a standout football, basketball and lacrosse player at Half Hollow
Hills High in Long Island, NY...Honor roll student...Named Long Island’s top
lineman in vote of area coaches.
Toniu Fonoti
T / #79
HT 6-4 / WT 350 / DOB 11/26/81
Nebraska / T (SD) for ’05
NFL: 4th Year / Vikings: 1st Year
GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2002 (15/14-SD), 2003 (IR), 2004 (16/16,1/1-SD), 2005
(2/2-SD). Total- 33/32, 1/1.
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•
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Earned All-Rookie honors and All-Pro from media outlets during his career.
Acquired by Vikings via trade with San Diego on the NFL’s trading deadline on 10/18/05.
Consensus All-America at Nebraska in 2001 and was teammate during his Husker days
with Vikings DB Ralph Brown.
OFF THE FIELD Active in various community programs during his collegiate and pro career...Majored
in communications studies at Nebraska...Born in American Samoa...Attended high school in
Oceanside, CA and Hauula, HI...Married to U’ilani and couple has a daughter, Fetogi.
PRO Powerful blocker who comes to the Vikings in trade on 10/18/05...During the 33 games he played
for San Diego, the Chargers went 20-13...Has started 32 of the 33 games he has played and started his
lone playoff game, an AFC Divisional matchup with the NY Jets...Has earned numerous awards during
his NFL career, including All-Rookie honors from Football Digest in 2002, 1st-Team All-Pro from
SportsIllustrated.com in 2004 and was named to the USA Today All-Joe team, recognizing overlooked
and hard-working players, in 2004...Missed the 2003 season with a foot injury that landed him on
injured reserve....Selected by Chargers in 2002 in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft (39th overall)...The
highest-drafted offensive lineman by the Chargers since center Courtney Hall (37th overall) in 1989.
2005 Started opening 2 games of the season and was inactive for the following 4 games.
2004 Played and started all 16 regular season games and the Divisional Playoff game vs. NY Jets
(1/8/05)...Earned SportsIllustrated.com 1st-Team All-Pro honors and named to USA Today’s All-Joe
Team...Helped pave the way for the Chargers to win the AFC West for the 1st time since 1994 and
qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 1995...Chargers ranked 6th in the NFL in rushing and had
a dramatic turnaround, going from 4-12 the previous season to 12-4 and winning the AFC West...Paved
the way for RB LaDainian Tomlinson to rush for 1,335 yards and 17 TDs en route to earning 1st-Team
All-Pro honors and a trip to the Pro Bowl...Helped open holes for Tomlinson to break the 100-yard mark
rushing 6 times, all resulting in Chargers wins...Provided the protection for QB Drew Brees to have his
best NFL season, earn a trip to the Pro Bowl and garner Associated Press Comeback Player of the
Year...Brees set a team record with a 104.8 passer rating for the season and his 27 TD passes were
the 3rd-most in Chargers history and the most since Dan Fouts’ 27 in 1985.
2003 Placed on injured reserve with foot injury on 8/31/03.
2002 Played in 15 and started 14 games as a rookie....Tabbed as an All-Rookie choice by Football
Digest...Started season opener at Cincinnati (9/8), a 34-6 Chargers win...Helped San Diego get off to
an 8-4 start, including 3 OT wins...Tomlinson ran for 100+ yards 7 times in his 15 starts and broke the
200-yard mark twice...Helped Tomlinson set the Chargers record with 1,683 rushing yards, ranking 2nd
in the NFL in 2002.
COLLEGE Earned consensus All-America honors...Left Nebraska as one of the top linemen in the
Cornhuskers’ illustrious history...Started against Miami in 2001 national championship
game...Unanimous All-Big 12 choice in 2001...Was 3rd player in school history to play along the
offensive line as a true freshman, joining Jake Young (1986) and Will Shields (1989).
PREP Graduated from Kahuku High in Hauula, HI where he was an all-state honoree...Earned
honorable mention all-state honors at El Camino High in Oceanside, CA...Also earned letters in
basketball and track during high school.
VIKINGS at GIANTS
PLAY-BY-PLAY
(11/13/05)
National Football League Game Summary
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Date: Sunday, 11/13/2005
Start Time: 1:03 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings At New York Giants
at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Game Day Weather
Game Weather: Sunny
Played Outdoor on Turf: FieldTurf
Temp: 62° F (16.7° C), Humidity: 44%, Wind: SSW 14 mph
Officials
Referee: Terry McAulay (77)
Umpire: Carl Madsen (92)
Line Judge: Mark Steinkerchner (84)
Head Linesman: Kent Payne (79)
Side Judge: Michael Banks (72)
Back Judge: Tony Steratore (112)
Field Judge: Greg Gautreaux (80)
Replay Official: Bobby Skelton ()
Video Operator: Lou Ruchser ()
Lineups
Minnesota Vikings
Offense
WR
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
WR
WR
QB
RB
18
74
76
67
73
75
40
81
19
14
23
New York Giants
Defense
K.Robinson
B.McKinnie
C.Liwienski
M.Fowler
A.Goldberg
M.Rosenthal
J.Kleinsasser
N.Burleson
T.Williamson
B.Johnson
M.Bennett
LE
UT
NT
RE
SLB
MLB
WLB
LCB
RCB
SS
FS
98
93
94
99
52
55
56
26
29
21
42
Offense
D.Scott
K.Williams
P.Williams
E.James
K.Newman
S.Cowart
E.Henderson
A.Winfield
B.Williams
C.Chavous
D.Sharper
WR
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
WR
QB
TE
RB
17
77
66
60
76
67
80
81
10
20
21
Defense
P.Burress
L.Petitgout
D.Diehl
S.O'Hara
C.Snee
K.McKenzie
J.Shockey
A.Toomer
E.Manning
J.Finn
T.Barber
LE
LT
RT
RE
SLB
MLB
WLB
LCB
RCB
SS
FS
92
70
94
72
53
58
54
25
39
28
26
M.Strahan
K.Clancy
W.Joseph
O.Umenyiora
R.Torbor
A.Pierce
N.Greisen
W.Allen
C.Deloatch
G.Wilson
B.Alexander
Substitutions
Substitutions
K 1 P.Edinger, P 5 C.Kluwe, S 25 W.Hunter, CB 28 L.Gallishaw, RB 30
M.Moore, CB 33 R.Brown, RB 35 C.Fason, CB 36 D.Edwards, LS 46
C.Loeffler, TE 49 R.Owens, LB 50 R.Davis, DE 51 L.Johnstone, LB 54
D.Thomas, LB 57 R.Smith, LB 58 N.Harris, LB 59 H.Farwell, C 60
C.Withrow, G 72 M.Johnson, TE 85 J.Wiggins, WR 87 M.Robinson,
WR 89 T.Taylor, DT 96 C.Mosley
PK 2 J.Feely, P 18 J.Feagles, CB 23 C.Webster, RB 27 B.Jacobs, RB
29 C.Morton, RB 34 D.Ward, S 37 J.Butler, CB 41 F.Walker, LB 57
C.Blackburn, LB 59 A.Jackson, G 65 J.Whittle, T 71 B.Whitfield, TE 82
V.Shiancoe, WR 84 T.Carter, WR 86 J.Taylor, WR 87 W.Ponder, TE
88 S.Berton, LS 90 R.Kuehl, DE 93 E.Moore, DE 95 A.Awasom, DT 98
F.Robbins, DT 99 D.Duckett
Did Not Play
Did Not Play
QB 13 S.Hill
QB 8 T.Hasselbeck
Not Active
Not Active
QB 7 J.O'Sullivan (3rd QB), RB 20 M.Williams, CB 27 F.Smoot, RB 39
A.Echemandu, C 64 A.Herrera, G 79 T.Fonoti, TE 83 J.Dugan, DT 97
S.Johnson
QB 12 J.Lorenzen (3rd QB), CB 24 W.Peterson, S 36 S.Williams, LB
51 C.Emmons, G 69 R.Seubert, WR 85 D.Tyree, DE 91 J.Tuck, DT 97
K.Allen
Field Goals (made ( ) & missed)
P.Edinger
40WR 32B (48)
J.Feely
(35) (48) 28WR
1
2
3
4
OT
Total
VISITOR:
Minnesota Vikings
0
7
14
3
0
24
HOME:
New York Giants
0
6
7
8
0
21
Scoring Plays
Team
Vikings
Giants
Giants
Vikings
Giants
Vikings
Giants
Vikings
Qtr
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Time
14:43
11:49
3:39
14:49
11:46
5:27
1:21
0:10
Paid Attendance: 78,637
Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info)
D.Sharper 92 yd. interception return (P.Edinger kick)
J.Feely 35 yd. Field Goal (6-58, 2:54)
J.Feely 48 yd. Field Goal (9-49, 4:31)
K.Robinson 86 yd. kickoff return (P.Edinger kick) (0-0, 0:11)
A.Toomer 23 yd. pass from E.Manning (J.Feely kick) (6-85, 3:03)
M.Moore 71 yd. punt return (P.Edinger kick)
T.Barber 3 yd. run (T.Barber run) (8-67, 1:56)
P.Edinger 48 yd. Field Goal (8-42, 1:11)
Visitor Home
7
7
7
14
14
21
21
24
0
3
6
6
13
13
21
21
Time: 3:22
Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants
11/13/2005 at Giants Stadium
Final Individual Statistics
Minnesota Vikings
RUSHING
M.Bennett
C.Fason
N.Burleson
ATT
19
1
1
Total
21
PASSING
B.Johnson
YDS AVG
16 0.8
0 0.0
-4 -4.0
12
0.6
LG
8
0
-4
TD
0
0
0
8
0
ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG IN
RT
30
17 144 4/19 0 44 0 69.3
30
Total
17
PASS RECEIVING
M.Bennett
J.Wiggins
N.Burleson
K.Robinson
T.Williamson
M.Robinson
T.Taylor
Total
INTERCEPTIONS
D.Sharper
B.Williams
Total
PUNTING
C.Kluwe
New York Giants
144
8
PUNT RETURNS
M.Moore
[OUT OF BOUNDS]
0 69.3
29
PASSING
E.Manning
48
LG
11
21
12
44
11
11
11
TD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
144
8.5
44
0
NO
3
1
YDS AVG
123 41.0
26 26.0
LG
92
26
TD
1
0
4
149 37.3
92
1
TB IN20
0
2
LG
61
PUNTING
J.Feagles
NET
31.1
Total
INTERCEPTIONS
0
2
61
Total
NO YDS AVG
3
87 29.0
2
0
0.0
FC
0
0
LG
71
0
TD
1
0
PUNT RETURNS
C.Morton
29.0
0
71
1
NO YDS AVG
4 158 39.5
1
0
0.0
FC
0
0
LG
86
0
TD
1
0
39.5
0
86
1
Returns
4
87
158
124
4.3
48
YDS
111
61
55
50
12
2
AVG
13.9
10.2
11.0
16.7
12.0
0.0
LG
48
23
19
21
12
2
TD
0
1
0
0
0
0
23
291 12.7
48
1
NO
YDS AVG
LG
TD
0.0
0
0
TB IN20
0
1
LG
48
0
NO YDS AVG
5 213 42.6
NET
25.2
5 213 42.6
25.2
0
1
48
NO YDS AVG
5
93 18.6
FC
3
LG
55
TD
0
18.6
3
55
0
NO YDS AVG
4
81 20.3
1
0
0.0
FC
0
0
LG
25
0
TD
0
0
20.3
0
25
0
Returns
5
KICKOFF RETURNS
W.Ponder
[OUT OF BOUNDS]
Returns
4
93
81
TD OUT-BDS
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
New York Giants
FUM LOST OWN-REC YDS TD FORCED OPP-REC YDS
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
4 39.5
0
FUM LOST OWN-REC YDS TD FORCED OPP-REC YDS
1
1
NO
8
6
5
3
1
0
1
0
Total
14
1
M.Bennett
A.Winfield
FUMBLES
W.Ponder
K.Clancy
A.Pierce
TD
1
0
0
0
0
2/10
Minnesota Vikings
FUMBLES
LG
13
14
5
2
1
291
Total
31.1
3
23
PASS RECEIVING
T.Barber
A.Toomer
J.Shockey
P.Burress
J.Finn
T.Carter
AVG
1.8
8.4
7.0
44.0
11.0
11.0
11.0
YDS AVG
95 4.1
24 12.0
5 5.0
2 2.0
-2 -1.0
RT
ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG IN
48
23 291 2/10 1 48 4 39.5
Total
YDS
11
42
14
44
11
11
11
342 42.8
Returns
KICKOFF RETURNS
K.Robinson
[TOUCHBACK]
0 44
ATT
23
2
1
1
2
Total
NO
6
5
2
1
1
1
1
NO YDS AVG
8 342 42.8
Total
4/19
RUSHING
T.Barber
E.Manning
T.Carter
B.Jacobs
D.Ward
1
0
TD OUT-BDS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants
11/13/2005 at Giants Stadium
Final Team Statistics
Visitor
Vikings
Home
Giants
11
1
7
3
25
8
14
3
2-14-14%
6-15-40%
0-0-0%
0-0-0%
137
55
2.5
405
79
5.1
NET YARDS RUSHING
Total Rushing Plays
Average gain per rushing play
Tackles for a loss-number and yards
12
21
0.6
7-22
124
29
4.3
3-7
NET YARDS PASSING
Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass
Gross yards passing
125
4-19
144
281
2-10
291
30-17-0
3.7
48-23-4
5.6
5-1-0
5-2-1
8-42.8
0
5-42.6
0
1-0
31.1
0-0
25.2
236
3-87
4-158
4-149
93
5-93
4-81
0-0
7-90
9-75
1-1
1-1
3
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
3-3
3-3
0-0
2-2
1-1
1-1
1-3
0-1-0%
0-0-0%
0
24
24:25
2-3
1-5-20%
1-1-100%
0
21
35:35
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS
By Rushing
By Passing
By Penalty
THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY
FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY
TOTAL NET YARDS
Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing)
Average gain per offensive play
PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED
Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing)
KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks
PUNTS Number and Average
Had Blocked
FGs - PATs Had Blocked
Net Punting Average
TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs)
No. and Yards Punt Returns
No. and Yards Kickoff Returns
No. and Yards Interception Returns
PENALTIES Number and Yards
FUMBLES Number and Lost
TOUCHDOWNS
Rushing
Passing
Interceptions
Punt Returns
Kickoff Returns
EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts
Kicking Made-Attempts
Rushing Made-Attempts
FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts
RED ZONE EFFICIENCY
GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY
SAFETIES
FINAL SCORE
TIME OF POSSESSION
Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants
11/13/2005 at Giants Stadium
Ball Possession And Drive Chart
Minnesota Vikings
# Time Time Time How Ball
Recd Lost Poss Obtained
Drive
Began
1 14:53 12:51
2 11:44 10:16
3 9:26 8:14
4 7:09 5:39
2:02
1:28
1:12
1:30
5 11:49
6 3:39
7 1:13
3:39 Kickoff
0:47 Kickoff
1:13 Missed FG
8:10
2:52
0:00
Fumble
Punt
Interception
Punt
#
Play
Yds
Gain
Yds
Pen
Net
Yds
1st
Down
NYG 27
MIN 33
NYG 17
MIN 40
4
4
4
3
4
1
2
-1
0
15
0
0
4
16
2
-1
0
1
0
0
MIN 25
MIN 20
MIN 20
5
3
5
14
1
-15
5
0
15
19
1
0
1
0
1
MIN 44 Punt
MIN 21 Punt
MIN 25 End of Half
0
57
12
0
-25
0
0
32
12
0
3
1
Touchdown
MIN 44 Punt
MIN 35 Fumble
NYG 41
MIN 19
MIN 26
NYG 30
Punt
Punt
Punt
Field Goal
Last
Scrm
How
Given Up
8 15:00 14:49
9 11:46 6:37
10 3:57 3:11
0:11 Kickoff
5:09 Kickoff
0:46 Punt
MIN 12
MIN 24
0
9
2
11 2:33 14:54
12 10:00 7:53
13 3:48 3:17
14 1:21 0:10
2:39
2:07
0:31
1:11
MIN
MIN
MIN
MIN
5
3
3
8
14
9
-3
42
0
0
0
0
14
9
-3
42
1
0
0
3
#
Play
Yds
Gain
Yds
Pen
Net
Yds
1st
Down
Interception
Punt
Interception
Kickoff
45
10
29
28
Last
Scrm
How
Given Up
NYG 23
MIN 49
* NYG 15
MIN 39
Missed FG
Punt
Missed FG
Punt
(442) Average MIN 34
New York Giants
#
Time Time Time How Ball
Recd Lost Poss Obtained
Drive
Began
1 15:00 14:53
2 12:51 11:44
3 10:16 9:26
4 8:14 7:09
0:07
1:07
0:50
1:05
Kickoff
Missed FG
Punt
Missed FG
NYG 31
NYG 11
NYG 23
0
3
3
3
0
5
1
5
0
0
-5
0
0
5
-4
5
0
0
0
0
5 5:39 14:43
6 14:43 11:49
7 8:10 3:39
8 2:52 1:13
5:56
2:54
4:31
1:39
Punt
Kickoff
Punt
Punt
NYG 28
NYG 25
NYG 21
MIN 27
11
6
9
5
61
63
44
17
0
-5
5
0
61
58
49
17
4
1
3
1
9 14:49 11:46
10 6:37 5:27
11 5:27 3:57
12 3:11 2:33
3:03
1:10
1:30
0:38
Kickoff
Punt
Kickoff
Fumble
NYG 15
NYG 23
NYG 32
MIN 40
6
3
3
2
45
0
8
0
40
0
-10
-10
85
0
-2
-10
13 14:54 10:00
14 7:53 3:48
15 3:17 1:21
16 0:10 0:00
4:54
4:05
1:56
0:10
Punt
Punt
Punt
Kickoff
NYG
NYG
NYG
NYG
10
9
8
1
33
51
62
10
0
-5
5
0
33
46
67
10
17
44
33
40
Fumble
NYG 36 Punt
NYG 7 Interception
NYG 28 Punt
* MIN
* MIN
MIN
* MIN
11
17
30
10
Interception
Field Goal
Field Goal
Missed FG
3
0
0
0
MIN 23
NYG 23
NYG 30
50
Touchdown
Punt
Punt
Interception
3
3
6
1
50
* MIN 10
* MIN 3
NYG 40
Punt
Interception
Touchdown
End of Game
(476) Average NYG 32
* inside opponent's 20
Time of Possession by Quarter
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Visitor Minnesota Vikings
6:12
5:39
8:39
3:55
24:25
Home New York Giants
8:48
9:21
6:21
11:05
35:35
Kickoff Drive No.-Start Average
Vikings: 4 - MIN 21
OT
Giants: 4 - NYG 28
Total
Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants
11/13/2005 at Giants Stadium
Final Defensive Statistics
Minnesota Vikings
Regular Defensive Plays
TKL AST COMB
IN PD FF FR
FF FR
Misc
TKL
AST
K.Newman
8
3
11
0.5
0.0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
A.Winfield
8
1
9
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
S.Cowart
6
1
7
0.0
0.0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
P.Williams
4
2
6
0.5
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
B.Williams
3
2
5
0.0
0.0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
D.Thomas
3
2
5
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
E.Henderson
2
3
5
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
D.Sharper
3
1
4
0.0
0.0
3
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
D.Scott
3
1
4
1.0
10.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
E.James
2
2
4
0.0
0.0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
C.Chavous
2
1
3
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
N.Harris
2
0
2
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
R.Brown
2
0
2
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
K.Williams
1
0
1
0.0
0.0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
W.Hunter
1
0
1
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
D.Edwards
1
0
1
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
L.Johnstone
0
1
1
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
H.Farwell
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
R.Davis
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
R.Smith
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
L.Gallishaw
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
R.Owens
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
C.Loeffler
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
N.Burleson
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
51
20
71
2.0
10.0
4
12
0
0
8
3
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Total
SACK / YRDS
Special Teams
BL
TKL AST FF FR
TKL /TK=Tackle AST /AS=Assist
COMB=Combined
IN=Interception
PD=Pass Defense
FF =Forced Fumble FR=Fumble Recovery BL=Blocked
New York Giants
Regular Defensive Plays
TKL AST COMB
SACK / YRDS
Special Teams
IN PD FF FR
TKL
AST
FF FR
Misc
BL
TKL AST FF FR
A.Pierce
7
3
10
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
O.Umenyiora
4
5
9
2.0
8.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
C.Deloatch
7
0
7
0.0
0.0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
M.Strahan
5
1
6
1.0
2.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
G.Wilson
4
2
6
1.0
9.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
W.Allen
3
1
4
0.0
0.0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
W.Joseph
3
1
4
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
B.Alexander
3
0
3
0.0
0.0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
K.Clancy
3
0
3
0.0
0.0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
R.Torbor
1
2
3
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
N.Greisen
1
1
2
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
J.Butler
1
0
1
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
C.Blackburn
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
B.Jacobs
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
D.Ward
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
D.Duckett
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
T.Barber
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
A.Toomer
0
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
42
16
58
4.0
19.0
0
4
1
1
5
1
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
Total
Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants
11/13/2005 at Giants Stadium
First Half Summary
PERIOD SCORES
0 7=7
Vikings (Visitor)
Giants (Home)
0 6=6
Vikings
TIME OF POSSESSION
11:51
Giants
18:09
Scoring Plays
Team
Qtr
Vikings
Giants
Giants
2
2
2
Time
Score
Visitor Home
Scoring Play
14:43 D.Sharper 92 yd. interception return (P.Edinger kick)
11:49 J.Feely 35 yd. Field Goal (6-58, 2:54)
3:39 J.Feely 48 yd. Field Goal (9-49, 4:31)
7
7
7
Vikings
3
1-0-2
0-7-0%
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS
First Downs Rushing-Passing-by Penalty
THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY
0
3
6
Giants
9
5-3-1
2-8-25%
TOTAL NET YARDS
Total Offensive Plays
6
26
196
37
NET YARDS RUSHING
8
82
-2
11
2-13
114
114
1-0
12 - 5 - 0
4 - 45.3
1-5
0-0
0-1-0%
MIN 42
19 - 8 - 2
2 - 36
5 - 45
1-1
0-3-0%
NYG 30
NET YARDS PASSING
Gross Yards Passing
Times thrown-yards lost attempting to pass
Pass Attempts-Completions-Had Intercepted
Punts-Number and Average
Penalties-Number and Yards
Fumbles-Number and Lost
Red Zone Efficiency
Average Drive Start
Minnesota Vikings
RUSHING
M.Bennett
C.Fason
ATT
11
1
Total
PASSING
B.Johnson
YDS AVG
8 0.7
0 0.0
12
8
5
12
PASS RECEIVING
J.Wiggins
M.Bennett
N.Burleson
11
NO
2
2
1
Total
2/13
0
YDS AVG
15 7.5
-6 -3.0
2 2.0
5
Minnesota Vikings
11
TD
0
0
8
0
2.2
9
0 49.3
LG
9
-1
2
TD
0
0
0
9
0
RUSHING
T.Barber
E.Manning
T.Carter
D.Ward
4
5
3
3
2
0
2
1
New York Giants
6
5
5
4
SACK / YRDS
0.5
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
17
PASSING
E.Manning
19
1
3
3
3
4
1
1
0
5
4
4
3
SACK / YRDS
1.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
9.0
0.0
4.8
114
1/0
NO
3
2
1
1
1
8
YDS
62
13
15
12
12
114
0 48
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
TKL
AST
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FF FR
0
0
0
0
TKL
AST
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
FF FR
0
0
0
0
2 22.6
TD
0
0
0
0
0
0
Misc
BL
0
0
0
0
TKL AST FF FR
0
0
0
0
Special Teams
0
0
0
2
TD
0
0
0
0
LG
48
8
15
12
12
48
AVG
20.7
6.5
15.0
12.0
12.0
14.3
Special Teams
IN PD FF FR
0
0
0
0
8
PASS RECEIVING
T.Barber
A.Toomer
P.Burress
J.Finn
J.Shockey
Total
Regular Defensive Plays
TKL AST COMB
82
LG
13
14
5
1
RT
ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG IN
19
8 114
1/0 0 48 2 22.6
Total
IN PD FF FR
0
0
0
0
YDS AVG
55 4.6
24 12.0
5 5.0
-2 -1.0
ATT
12
2
1
2
Total
Regular Defensive Plays
TKL AST COMB
O.Umenyiora
A.Pierce
G.Wilson
C.Deloatch
0.7
LG
8
0
ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG IN
RT
12
5
11 2/13 0 9 0 49.3
Total
K.Newman
A.Winfield
P.Williams
S.Cowart
New York Giants
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Misc
BL
0
0
0
0
TKL AST FF FR
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants at Giants Stadium
1st Quarter
Play By Play
11/13/2005
Page 1
NYG wins toss, elects to Receive, and MIN elects to defend the East goal.
P.Edinger kicks 61 yards from MIN 30 to NYG 9. W.Ponder to NYG 27 for 18 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-A.Winfield at NYG 27.
Minnesota Vikings at 14:53
1-10-NYG 27
(14:53) M.Bennett up the middle to NYG 28 for -1 yards (W.Joseph, O.Umenyiora).
2-11-NYG 28
(14:18) M.Bennett left guard to NYG 25 for 3 yards (A.Pierce, N.Greisen).
3-8-NYG 25
(13:39) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to N.Burleson to NYG 23 for 2 yards (B.Alexander).
4-6-NYG 23
(12:55) P.Edinger 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-B.Johnson.
New York Giants at 12:51
1-10-NYG 31
(12:51) E.Manning pass incomplete to A.Toomer.
2-10-NYG 31
(12:43) T.Barber left end to NYG 36 for 5 yards (A.Winfield, E.Henderson).
3-5-NYG 36
(12:08) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass incomplete to T.Carter.
4-5-NYG 36
(11:52) J.Feagles punts 31 yards to MIN 33, Center-R.Kuehl, out of bounds.
Minnesota Vikings at 11:44
1-10-MIN 33
(11:44) M.Bennett right tackle to MIN 30 for -3 yards (M.Strahan, O.Umenyiora).
2-13-MIN 30
(11:17) B.Johnson pass incomplete to N.Burleson (C.Deloatch).
PENALTY on NYG-W.Joseph, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 30 - No Play.
X1
(11:06) B.Johnson pass incomplete to J.Wiggins (B.Alexander).
1-10-MIN 45
2-10-MIN 45
(11:01) M.Bennett right end pushed ob at MIN 49 for 4 yards (C.Deloatch).
3-6-MIN 49
(10:34) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete to N.Burleson (W.Allen).
Penalty on MIN-M.Fowler, Offensive Holding, declined.
4-6-MIN 49
(10:24) C.Kluwe punts 40 yards to NYG 11, Center-C.Loeffler, fair catch by C.Morton.
New York Giants at 10:16
1-10-NYG 11
(10:16) T.Barber up the middle to NYG 12 for 1 yard (P.Williams, S.Cowart).
2-9-NYG 12
(9:44) E.Manning pass incomplete to J.Shockey (K.Williams).
3-9-NYG 12
(9:35) (Shotgun) PENALTY on NYG-L.Petitgout, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NYG 12 - No Play.
3-14-NYG 7
(9:35) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass intended for A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by D.Sharper at NYG 17. D.Sharper to
NYG 17 for no gain (A.Toomer).
Minnesota Vikings at 9:26
1-10-NYG 17
(9:26) M.Bennett up the middle to NYG 9 for 8 yards (C.Deloatch, W.Allen).
2-2-NYG 9
(8:57) M.Bennett right end to NYG 15 for -6 yards (A.Pierce, G.Wilson).
Timeout #1 by MIN at 08:25.
3-8-NYG 15
(8:25) B.Johnson pass incomplete to T.Taylor.
4-8-NYG 15
(8:18) P.Edinger 32 yard field goal is BLOCKED (D.Duckett), Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-B.Johnson.
New York Giants at 8:14
1-10-NYG 23
(8:14) E.Manning pass to T.Barber to NYG 28 for 5 yards (A.Winfield).
2-5-NYG 28
(7:46) E.Manning pass incomplete to P.Burress.
3-5-NYG 28
(7:26) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass incomplete to J.Taylor.
4-5-NYG 28
(7:21) J.Feagles punts 41 yards to MIN 31, Center-R.Kuehl. M.Moore pushed ob at MIN 40 for 9 yards (R.Torbor).
Minnesota Vikings at 7:09
1-10-MIN 40
(7:09) M.Bennett right tackle to MIN 43 for 3 yards (C.Deloatch).
2-7-MIN 43
(6:38) B.Johnson sacked at MIN 39 for -4 yards (O.Umenyiora).
3-11-MIN 39
(6:01) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete to T.Taylor.
4-11-MIN 39
(5:52) C.Kluwe punts 45 yards to NYG 16, Center-C.Loeffler. C.Morton to NYG 28 for 12 yards (H.Farwell,
C.Loeffler).
New York Giants at 5:39
1-10-NYG 28
(5:39) T.Carter left end to NYG 33 for 5 yards (A.Winfield, D.Sharper). End around.
2-5-NYG 33
(5:02) T.Barber right guard to NYG 44 for 11 yards (B.Williams, K.Newman).
R1
(4:23) E.Manning pass incomplete to V.Shiancoe (S.Cowart).
1-10-NYG 44
2-10-NYG 44
(4:13) T.Barber left end to NYG 43 for -1 yards (S.Cowart, P.Williams).
3-11-NYG 43
(3:38) (Shotgun) E.Manning up the middle ran ob at MIN 43 for 14 yards (B.Williams). Back to pass, rushes.
R2
(3:01) T.Barber left guard to MIN 42 for 1 yard (P.Williams, E.James).
1-10-MIN 43
2-9-MIN 42
(2:21) E.Manning up the middle to MIN 32 for 10 yards (K.Newman). Back to pass, rushes.
R3
1-10-MIN 32
(1:39) T.Barber up the middle to MIN 27 for 5 yards (D.Sharper).
2-5-MIN 27
(:58) E.Manning pass to J.Shockey to MIN 15 for 12 yards (N.Harris).
P4
(:17) T.Barber right end to MIN 11 for 4 yards (S.Cowart).
1-10-MIN 15
END OF QUARTER
==== Quarter Summary ====
Minnesota Vikings
New York Giants
Score
Time
0
0
Poss
6:12
8:48
First Downs
R
0
3
P
0
1
X
1
0
Efficiencies
T
1
4
3Down
0/4
1/4
4Down
0/0
0/0
Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants at Giants Stadium
2nd Quarter
Play By Play
11/13/2005
New York Giants continued.
2-6-MIN 11
(15:00) E.Manning pass intended for P.Burress INTERCEPTED by D.Sharper at MIN 8. D.Sharper for 92 yards,
TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings at 14:43
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-B.Johnson.
MIN 7 NYG 0, 0 plays, 92 yards, 0:00 drive , 0:17 elapsed
P.Edinger kicks 70 yards from MIN 30 to NYG 0. W.Ponder to NYG 25 for 25 yards (R.Smith).
New York Giants at 14:43, (1st play from scrimmage 14:37)
1-10-NYG 25
(14:37) T.Barber right guard to NYG 27 for 2 yards (S.Cowart).
2-8-NYG 27
(14:05) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to T.Barber pushed ob at MIN 25 for 48 yards (C.Chavous).
1-10-MIN 25
(13:30) PENALTY on NYG, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 25 - No Play.
1-15-MIN 30
(13:14) D.Ward right tackle to MIN 29 for 1 yard (K.Williams, E.Henderson).
2-14-MIN 29
(12:35) E.Manning pass to J.Finn pushed ob at MIN 17 for 12 yards (B.Williams).
3-2-MIN 17
(12:06) E.Manning pass incomplete to V.Shiancoe (E.James).
4-2-MIN 17
(11:54) J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-J.Feagles.
MIN 7 NYG 3, 6 plays, 58 yards, 2:54 drive, 3:11 elapsed
J.Feely kicks 69 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 1. K.Robinson to MIN 25 for 24 yards (B.Jacobs).
Minnesota Vikings at 11:49, (1st play from scrimmage 11:41)
1-10-MIN 25
(11:41) B.Johnson pass to J.Wiggins to MIN 34 for 9 yards (G.Wilson).
2-1-MIN 34
(11:01) M.Bennett up the middle to MIN 35 for 1 yard (M.Strahan, O.Umenyiora).
1-10-MIN 35
(10:26) PENALTY on NYG-O.Umenyiora, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 35 - No Play.
1-5-MIN 40
(10:11) M.Bennett right tackle to MIN 42 for 2 yards (N.Greisen, A.Pierce).
2-3-MIN 42
(9:38) M.Bennett right guard to MIN 44 for 2 yards (A.Pierce, M.Strahan).
3-1-MIN 44
(8:58) C.Fason up the middle to MIN 44 for no gain (R.Torbor, W.Joseph).
4-1-MIN 44
(8:23) C.Kluwe punts 35 yards to NYG 21, Center-C.Loeffler, fair catch by C.Morton.
New York Giants at 8:10
1-10-NYG 21
(8:10) E.Manning pass incomplete to P.Burress.
2-10-NYG 21
(8:04) T.Barber right guard to NYG 23 for 2 yards (K.Newman).
3-8-NYG 23
(7:28) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to P.Burress to NYG 38 for 15 yards (R.Brown).
1-10-NYG 38
(6:46) E.Manning pass to T.Barber ran ob at NYG 47 for 9 yards (A.Winfield).
2-1-NYG 47
(6:17) T.Barber left end to MIN 40 for 13 yards (W.Hunter).
1-10-MIN 40
(5:33) E.Manning pass to J.Finn to MIN 37 for 3 yards (E.Henderson).
PENALTY on MIN-S.Cowart, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 40 - No Play.
1-10-MIN 35
(5:08) E.Manning pass to A.Toomer to MIN 27 for 8 yards (A.Winfield).
2-2-MIN 27
(4:29) D.Ward right tackle to MIN 30 for -3 yards (P.Williams, K.Newman).
3-5-MIN 30
(3:55) E.Manning pass incomplete to P.Burress.
4-5-MIN 30
(3:44) J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-J.Feagles.
MIN 7 NYG 6, 9 plays, 49 yards, 1 penalty, 4:31 drive, 11:21 elapsed
J.Feely kicks 70 yards from NYG 30 to end zone, Touchback.
Minnesota Vikings at 3:39
1-10-MIN 20
(3:39) B.Johnson pass incomplete to N.Burleson (C.Deloatch).NYG-C.Deloatch was injured during the play.
2-10-MIN 20
(3:32) B.Johnson pass to M.Bennett to MIN 15 for -5 yards (K.Clancy, R.Torbor).
Timeout #1 by NYG at 03:23.
3-15-MIN 15
(3:23) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to J.Wiggins to MIN 21 for 6 yards (G.Wilson, O.Umenyiora).
Timeout #2 by NYG at 03:12.
4-9-MIN 21
(3:12) C.Kluwe punts 61 yards to NYG 18, Center-C.Loeffler. C.Morton to MIN 27 for 55 yards (D.Thomas).
New York Giants at 2:52
1-10-MIN 27
(2:52) T.Barber up the middle to MIN 17 for 10 yards (E.Henderson, C.Chavous).
1-10-MIN 17
(2:21) T.Barber left end to MIN 15 for 2 yards (C.Chavous).
Two-Minute Warning
2-8-MIN 15
(2:00) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to A.Toomer to MIN 10 for 5 yards (K.Newman).
3-3-MIN 10
(1:31) E.Manning sacked at MIN 10 for 0 yards (sack split by K.Newman and P.Williams).
Penalty on NYG-D.Diehl, Offensive Holding, declined.
4-3-MIN 10
(1:17) J.Feely 28 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-J.Feagles.
Minnesota Vikings at 1:13
1-10-MIN 20
(1:13) B.Johnson pass incomplete to T.Taylor.
2-10-MIN 20
(1:08) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete to N.Burleson (C.Deloatch).
3-10-MIN 20
(1:01) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to J.Wiggins to MIN 20 for no gain (C.Deloatch).
PENALTY on NYG-O.Umenyiora, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 20 - No Play.
1-10-MIN 35
(:56) B.Johnson pass to M.Bennett pushed ob at MIN 34 for -1 yards (W.Allen).
2-11-MIN 34
(:49) (Shotgun) B.Johnson sacked at MIN 25 for -9 yards (G.Wilson).
Timeout #3 by NYG at 00:43.
3-20-MIN 25
(:43) M.Bennett right end to MIN 20 for -5 yards (W.Joseph).
END OF QUARTER
==== Quarter Summary ====
Minnesota Vikings
New York Giants
Score
Time
7
6
Poss
5:39
9:21
First Downs
R
1
2
P
0
2
X
1
1
Efficiencies
T
2
5
3Down
0/3
1/4
4Down
0/0
0/0
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R2
P6
R7
X8
R9
X3
Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants at Giants Stadium
3rd Quarter
Play By Play
11/13/2005
MIN elects to Receive, and NYG elects to defend the East goal.
J.Feely kicks 56 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 14. K.Robinson for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings at 15:00
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-B.Johnson.
MIN 14 NYG 6, 0 plays, 86 yards, 0:11 drive, 0:11 elapsed
P.Edinger kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to NYG 1. W.Ponder to NYG 15 for 14 yards (L.Gallishaw).
New York Giants at 14:49, (1st play from scrimmage 14:43)
1-10-NYG 15
(14:43) E.Manning pass incomplete to A.Toomer (A.Winfield).
PENALTY on MIN-A.Winfield, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at NYG 15 - No Play.
1-10-MIN 45
(14:35) T.Barber left guard to MIN 39 for 6 yards (P.Williams).
2-4-MIN 39
(14:02) E.Manning pass incomplete to J.Shockey (K.Newman).
3-4-MIN 39
(13:53) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to A.Toomer to MIN 28 for 11 yards (D.Edwards).
1-10-MIN 28
(13:22) T.Barber left guard to MIN 20 for 8 yards (D.Sharper).
2-2-MIN 20
(12:39) T.Barber left tackle to MIN 23 for -3 yards (S.Cowart).
3-5-MIN 23
(11:59) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to A.Toomer for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-J.Feagles.
MIN 14 NYG 13, 6 plays, 85 yards, 1 penalty, 3:03 drive, 3:14 elapsed
J.Feely kicks 70 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 0. K.Robinson to MIN 30 for 30 yards (D.Ward).
PENALTY on MIN-H.Farwell, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 22. Officially, a return for 22 yards.
Minnesota Vikings at 11:46, (1st play from scrimmage 11:39)
1-10-MIN 12
(11:39) B.Johnson pass incomplete to T.Taylor.
2-10-MIN 12
(11:33) M.Bennett right guard to MIN 15 for 3 yards (G.Wilson, R.Torbor).
3-7-MIN 15
(10:55) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to M.Bennett to MIN 26 for 11 yards (W.Allen).
1-10-MIN 26
(10:20) B.Johnson pass incomplete to N.Burleson.
PENALTY on NYG-C.Deloatch, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 26 - No Play.
1-10-MIN 31
(10:13) B.Johnson pass incomplete to N.Burleson.
2-10-MIN 31
(10:07) M.Bennett up the middle to MIN 29 for -2 yards (M.Strahan).
3-12-MIN 29
(9:30) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to K.Robinson to NYG 27 for 44 yards (C.Deloatch).
1-10-NYG 27
(8:39) B.Johnson pass to T.Taylor for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty.
PENALTY on MIN-T.Taylor, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at NYG 27 - No Play.
PENALTY on MIN, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty called on the Head Coach.
1-35-MIN 48
(8:28) B.Johnson pass to M.Bennett to MIN 47 for -1 yards (A.Pierce, O.Umenyiora).
2-36-MIN 47
(7:52) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete to M.Robinson.
3-36-MIN 47
(7:41) (Shotgun) PENALTY on MIN-A.Goldberg, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 47 - No Play.
3-41-MIN 42
(7:28) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to M.Bennett to MIN 44 for 2 yards (W.Allen).
4-39-MIN 44
(6:53) C.Kluwe punts 44 yards to NYG 12, Center-C.Loeffler. C.Morton to NYG 23 for 11 yards (H.Farwell).
New York Giants at 6:37
1-10-NYG 23
(6:37) T.Barber right tackle to NYG 23 for no gain (E.Henderson).
2-10-NYG 23
(6:02) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass incomplete to J.Shockey (K.Williams).
3-10-NYG 23
(5:52) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass incomplete to A.Toomer.
Penalty on NYG, Illegal Formation, declined.
4-10-NYG 23
(5:47) J.Feagles punts 48 yards to MIN 29, Center-R.Kuehl. M.Moore for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings at 5:27
P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-B.Johnson.
MIN 21 NYG 13, 0 plays, 71 yards, 0:00 drive , 9:33 elapsed
P.Edinger kicks 62 yards from MIN 30 to NYG 8. W.Ponder to NYG 32 for 24 yards (R.Davis).
New York Giants at 5:27, (1st play from scrimmage 5:21)
1-10-NYG 32
(5:21) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to A.Toomer to NYG 40 for 8 yards (D.Thomas).
2-2-NYG 40
(4:51) T.Barber right guard to NYG 47 for 7 yards (D.Scott).
PENALTY on NYG-K.McKenzie, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NYG 40 - No Play.
2-12-NYG 30
(4:25) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass incomplete to P.Burress.
3-12-NYG 30
(4:14) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass incomplete to P.Burress.
4-12-NYG 30
(4:06) J.Feagles punts 46 yards to MIN 24, Center-R.Kuehl, out of bounds.
Minnesota Vikings at 3:57
1-10-MIN 24
(3:57) B.Johnson pass to T.Williamson to MIN 35 for 11 yards (C.Deloatch).
1-10-MIN 35
(3:22) M.Bennett up the middle to MIN 36 for 1 yard (K.Clancy). FUMBLES (K.Clancy), RECOVERED by NYG-A.Pierce at
MIN 40. A.Pierce to MIN 40 for no gain (N.Burleson).
New York Giants at 3:11
1-10-MIN 40
(3:11) E.Manning sacked at MIN 45 for -5 yards (E.James). FUMBLES (E.James), RECOVERED by MIN-N.Harris at NYG 49.
N.Harris pushed ob at NYG 26 for 23 yards (E.Manning).
Play Challenged by NYG and REVERSED.
E.Manning pass incomplete.
2-10-MIN 40
(3:06) T.Barber left end pushed ob at MIN 33 for 7 yards (S.Cowart).
PENALTY on NYG-L.Petitgout, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 40 - No Play.
2-20-50
(2:50) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass intended for A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by B.Williams at MIN 19. B.Williams pushed ob at MIN
45 for 26 yards (T.Barber).
Minnesota Vikings at 2:33
1-10-MIN 45
(2:33) M.Bennett left guard to MIN 44 for -1 yards (K.Clancy).
2-11-MIN 44
(1:59) B.Johnson pass to N.Burleson to NYG 44 for 12 yards (C.Deloatch).
Timeout #1 by MIN at 01:13.
1-10-NYG 44
(1:13) B.Johnson pass incomplete to T.Williamson.
2-10-NYG 44
(1:05) M.Bennett right end to NYG 44 for no gain (W.Joseph, A.Pierce).
3-10-NYG 44
(:31) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to J.Wiggins pushed ob at NYG 41 for 3 yards (A.Pierce).
END OF QUARTER
==== Quarter Summary ====
Minnesota Vikings
New York Giants
Score
Time
21
13
Poss
8:39
6:21
First Downs
R
0
0
P
4
2
X
1
1
Efficiencies
T
5
3
3Down
2/4
2/4
4Down
0/0
0/0
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P11
P12
P4
X5
P6
P7
P8
Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants at Giants Stadium
4th Quarter
Play By Play
11/13/2005
Minnesota Vikings continued.
4-7-NYG 41
(15:00) C.Kluwe punts 24 yards to NYG 17, Center-C.Loeffler, fair catch by C.Morton.
New York Giants at 14:54
1-10-NYG 17
(14:54) E.Manning pass to T.Barber to NYG 23 for 6 yards (N.Harris, E.James).
2-4-NYG 23
(14:25) T.Barber right tackle to NYG 26 for 3 yards (D.Scott, E.Henderson).
3-1-NYG 26
(13:38) B.Jacobs right tackle to NYG 28 for 2 yards (E.James, B.Williams).
1-10-NYG 28
(12:56) E.Manning pass incomplete to A.Toomer (K.Williams).
2-10-NYG 28
(12:48) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to P.Burress pushed ob at NYG 49 for 21 yards (D.Sharper).
1-10-NYG 49
(12:21) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to T.Barber to MIN 45 for 6 yards (S.Cowart, K.Newman).
2-4-MIN 45
(11:32) E.Manning pass to J.Shockey to MIN 40 for 5 yards (S.Cowart).
Penalty on MIN-S.Cowart, Illegal Contact, declined.
1-10-MIN 40
(11:09) E.Manning pass incomplete to P.Burress (D.Sharper).
2-10-MIN 40
(10:56) E.Manning sacked at 50 for -10 yards (D.Scott).
3-20-50
(10:29) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass incomplete to P.Burress (D.Sharper).
4-20-50
(10:12) J.Feagles punts 47 yards to MIN 3, Center-R.Kuehl. M.Moore to MIN 10 for 7 yards (J.Butler, C.Blackburn).
Minnesota Vikings at 10:00
1-10-MIN 10
(10:00) M.Bennett left guard to MIN 14 for 4 yards (M.Strahan).
2-6-MIN 14
(9:20) M.Bennett right tackle to MIN 14 for no gain (A.Pierce).
3-6-MIN 14
(8:42) B.Johnson pass to M.Bennett to MIN 19 for 5 yards (A.Pierce).
4-1-MIN 19
(8:16) C.Kluwe punts 49 yards to NYG 32, Center-C.Loeffler. C.Morton to NYG 44 for 12 yards (R.Davis, R.Owens).
New York Giants at 7:53
1-10-NYG 44
(7:53) T.Barber right end to NYG 49 for 5 yards (A.Winfield).
2-5-NYG 49
(7:21) E.Manning pass to A.Toomer to MIN 45 for 6 yards (K.Newman).
1-10-MIN 45
(6:41) T.Barber right tackle to MIN 44 for 1 yard (K.Newman, D.Scott).
2-9-MIN 44
(5:59) E.Manning pass to P.Burress ran ob at MIN 30 for 14 yards.
1-10-MIN 30
(5:35) T.Barber left end to MIN 30 for no gain (A.Winfield, L.Johnstone).
2-10-MIN 30
(5:01) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass incomplete to P.Burress.
3-10-MIN 30
(4:52) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to J.Shockey to MIN 11 for 19 yards (K.Newman).
Penalty on MIN-K.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
1-10-MIN 11
(4:46) T.Barber left guard to MIN 5 for 6 yards (E.James).
2-4-MIN 5
(4:14) E.Manning pass to T.Barber for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty.
PENALTY on NYG-C.Snee, Ineligible Downfield Pass, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 5 - No Play.
2-9-MIN 10
(4:02) E.Manning pass intended for A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by D.Sharper at MIN -2. D.Sharper to MIN 29 for 31 yards
(T.Barber).
Minnesota Vikings at 3:48
1-10-MIN 29
(3:48) N.Burleson left end to MIN 25 for -4 yards (O.Umenyiora, G.Wilson). End around.
Timeout #1 by NYG at 03:41.
2-14-MIN 25
(3:41) M.Bennett left tackle to MIN 28 for 3 yards (B.Alexander, A.Pierce).
Timeout #2 by NYG at 03:36.
3-11-MIN 28
(3:36) B.Johnson sacked at MIN 26 for -2 yards (M.Strahan).
Timeout #3 by NYG at 03:29.
4-13-MIN 26
(3:29) C.Kluwe punts 44 yards to NYG 30, Center-C.Loeffler. C.Morton to NYG 33 for 3 yards (D.Thomas, R.Owens).
New York Giants at 3:17
1-10-NYG 33
(3:17) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to T.Barber to NYG 44 for 11 yards (D.Scott).
1-10-NYG 44
(2:59) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to J.Shockey to MIN 45 for 11 yards (D.Thomas, A.Winfield).
1-10-MIN 45
(2:39) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to J.Shockey to MIN 37 for 8 yards (A.Winfield, D.Thomas).
2-2-MIN 37
(2:19) (Shotgun) T.Barber up the middle to MIN 26 for 11 yards (R.Brown, D.Thomas).
Two-Minute Warning
1-10-MIN 26
(2:00) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to T.Barber to MIN 21 for 5 yards (R.Brown, D.Thomas).
PENALTY on MIN-R.Brown, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 26 - No Play.
1-10-MIN 21
(1:53) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass incomplete to J.Shockey.
2-10-MIN 21
(1:48) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to T.Barber to MIN 3 for 18 yards (D.Thomas, B.Williams).
1-3-MIN 3
(1:27) E.Manning pass incomplete.
2-3-MIN 3
(1:25) T.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Timeout #2 by MIN at 01:21.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. T.Barber rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MIN 21 NYG 21, 8 plays, 67 yards, 1 penalty, 1:56 drive, 13:39 elapsed
J.Feely kicks 68 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 2. K.Robinson to MIN 28 for 26 yards (C.Blackburn).
Minnesota Vikings at 1:21, (1st play from scrimmage 1:15)
1-10-MIN 28
(1:15) B.Johnson sacked at MIN 24 for -4 yards (O.Umenyiora).NYG-W.Joseph was injured during the play.
Timeout #4 by NYG at 01:01.
2-14-MIN 24
(:59) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to J.Wiggins to MIN 45 for 21 yards (B.Alexander).
Timeout #3 by MIN at 00:46.
1-10-MIN 45
(:46) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to M.Robinson pushed ob at NYG 44 for 11 yards (J.Butler).
1-10-NYG 44
(:39) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to T.Taylor pushed ob at NYG 33 for 11 yards (O.Umenyiora).
1-10-NYG 33
(:34) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to J.Wiggins to NYG 30 for 3 yards (C.Deloatch).
2-7-NYG 30
(:34) B.Johnson pass incomplete.
3-7-NYG 30
(:19) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete to T.Taylor.
4-7-NYG 30
(:15) P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-B.Johnson.
MIN 24 NYG 21, 8 plays, 42 yards, 1:11 drive, 14:50 elapsed
P.Edinger kicks 60 yards from MIN 30 to NYG 10, out of bounds.
New York Giants at 0:10
1-10-NYG 40
(:10) (Shotgun) E.Manning pass to T.Barber to NYG 48 for 8 yards. Lateral to T.Carter to 50 for 2 yards (K.Newman).
END OF QUARTER
==== Quarter Summary ====
Minnesota Vikings
New York Giants
Score
Time
24
21
Poss
3:55
11:05
First Downs
R
0
3
P
3
9
X
0
1
Efficiencies
T
3
13
3Down
0/3
2/3
4Down
0/0
0/0
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