WEEK 2 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS (1-0) AT DETROIT LIONS (0-1)

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1 WEEK 2 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS (1-0) AT DETROIT LIONS (0-1) 2009 PRESEASON Date Opponent Time (CST) Aug. 14 at Indianapolis Colts W 13-3 Aug. 21 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS W Aug. 31 at Houston Texans W Sept. 4 DALLAS COWBOYS L REGULAR SEASON Date Opponent Time (CST) Sept. 13 at Cleveland Browns W Sept. 20 at Detroit Lions Noon Sept. 27 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Noon Oct. 5 GREEN BAY PACKERS 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at St. Louis Rams Noon Oct. 18 BALTIMORE RAVENS Noon Oct. 25 at Pittsburgh Steelers Noon Nov. 1 at Green Bay Packers Noon Nov. 8 BYE Nov. 15 DETROIT LIONS * Noon Nov. 22 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS * Noon Nov. 29 CHICAGO BEARS * Noon Dec. 6 at Arizona Cardinals * 3:15 p.m. Dec. 13 CINCINNATI BENGALS * Noon Dec. 20 at Carolina Panthers * 7:20 p.m. Dec. 28 at Chicago Bears * 7:30 p.m. Jan 3 NEW YORK GIANTS * Noon * Time Subject to Change WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE Wednesday, September 16 8:30 a.m. - Schwartz Conference Call 12:10 p.m. - Practice * 12:15 p.m. - Stafford Conference Call 1:45 p.m. (approx.) - Childress/Favre 1:45 p.m. - Open locker room Thursday, September 17 12:10 p.m. - Practice * 1:45 p.m. - Bevell/Frazier/Murphy/Peterson 1:45 p.m. - Open locker room Friday, September 18 11:20 a.m. - Practice * 12:30 p.m. (approx.) - Childress 12:30 p.m. - Open locker room Saturday, September 19 No access Sunday, September 20 Noon (CST) - Vikings at Detroit Lions Monday, September 21 12:30 p.m. - Childress press conference 2:15 p.m. - Open locker room * Practice open to media at the beginning Sunday, September 20, Ford Field - Noon - FOX GAME SUMMARY The Minnesota Vikings (1-0) will travel for the 2nd consecutive week to open the 2009 season, this time taking on the Detroit Lions (0-1) this Sunday, September 20. Kickoff at Ford Field is set for noon (CST). Sunday s game will be the 96th matchup between the two teams. The Vikings currently hold a record in the overall series and have won 13 of the last 14 games since The Vikings have swept the Lions in 6 of the last 7 seasons, with the team s only loss (20-17) coming in overtime at Detroit on September 16, TELEVISION: FOX (Ch. 9 in Minneapolis) Play-By-Play: Ron Pitts Analyst: John Lynch Sideline Reporter: None BROADCAST COVERAGE KFAN-AM 1130/KTLK FM Play-by-Play: Paul Allen Analyst: Pete Bercich Sideline Reporter: Greg Coleman Pre-Game Show: Mike Mussman 10:00 a.m. CT KFAN and KTLK serve as the fl agship stations for the 74-station, 6-state Minnesota Vikings Radio Network. WHAT TO WATCH FOR * With the start, QB Brett Favre will break the all-time record for the most consecutive starts in NFL history, which Favre currently shares with Jim Marshall at 270. * With one rushing TD, RB Adrian Peterson will move into an 8th place tie for most career rushing TDs as a Viking. Peterson currently ranks 9th with 25 and Leroy Hoard ranks 8th with 26. If Peterson manages to score 3 TDs, he will move into a 7th place tie with Tommy Mason. * If the Vikings don t allow a Lions running back to reach 100 rushing yards, it will be the 25th consecutive game the Vikings haven t given up 100 yards rushing to an individual. That is the 2nd-longest current streak behind the Baltimore Ravens 36. The last player to rush for 100 yards against the Vikings was Packers RB Ryan Grant on 11/11/07 (102 yards). * With 2 fi eld goals made, K Ryan Longwell can reach 300 for his career, which would move him into a tie for 19th place in NFL history. * With 3 points, Longwell will move into the top 20 all-time for points scored as he currently ranks tied for 21st with 1,380 career points. * With a 50-yard FG, Longwell will tie a Vikings record for the most career 50-yard FGs. He currently has 7 as a Viking and Faud Reveiz ( ) owns the team record with 8. * If a Vikings RB reaches 100 yards rushing, it will mark the 50th career game TE Jim Kleinsasser has blocked for a 100-yard rusher. * If the Vikings win, it will be just the 3rd time the team has opened a season with back-to-back road wins ( 74, 97). The Vikings have started just 5 of the 49 seasons with 2 road games. STATS OF THE WEEK * RB Adrian Peterson is just the 3rd player in NFL history to open each of his fi rst 3 seasons with a 100+ yard performance in the season opener. Willie Parker (4; ) and Edgerrin James (3; ) are the only other players to have accomplished the feat. * Peterson also became the 1st player in NFL history to rush for at least 180 yards and 3 TDs on Kickoff Weekend. His 180 yards is a Vikings record for opening day and his 3 TDs set a new team mark for most career games with 3 rushing TDs (Peterson now has 3). * After averaging 10 penalties in the preseason (40 penalties for 286 yards), the Vikings were flagged just 2 times in the season opener at Cleveland, the lowest among all teams.

2 MEET THE HEAD COACHES CHILDRESS LEADS VIKINGS TO 1ST NORTH TITLE NFL Head Coach: 4th Year Overall NFL Experience: 12th Year Coaching Experience: 32nd Year Overall NFL Record: (.500) Regular Season: (.510) Postseason: 0-1 (.000) Record with MIN: (.500) Record vs. DET: 5-1 (.833) College: Eastern Illinois ( 78) Vikings head Coach Brad Childress enters the 2009 season, his 32nd in coaching and his 12th on an NFL sideline, with a team poised to build on the progress made in his opening 3 seasons with the Vikings. In 2008, Childress, whose teams have improved by 2 wins in each of the last 3 years, going from 6-10 in 2006, to 8-8 in 07 and 10-6 in 08, led the Vikings to their fi rst NFC North title since the NFC Central was realigned in 2002 and the team s only division title since It was also Minnesota s fi rst 10-win season in 8 years. For Childress, the division title was his 5th in the past 8 seasons, dating back to 2001 with Philadelphia, and it was his 6th playoff appearance in the last 9 years. In his past 9 NFL seasons between Minnesota and Philadelphia, Childress has been part of teams that have only suffered 2 losing seasons. Since taking over the Vikings in 2006, Childress teams have consistently boasted one of the most productive rushing attacks in the NFL. The Vikings have the 3rd-best rushing yards per game average in the NFL since 2006 at and are tied for 6th in the NFL with 49 TDs on the ground. In 2008, RB Adrian Peterson became the fi rst RB in team history to lead the NFL in rushing with 1,760 yards, a team record. Defensively, the Vikings have established an NFL standard by ranking #1 against the run for 3 consecutive seasons, the only team since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to accomplish the feat. If the Vikings can continue that trend in 2009, they will be just the 2nd team in NFL history to rank #1 against the run in 4 consecutive years (Dallas ). Since 2006, the Vikings have allowed just 3,400 rushing yards, an average of 70.8 yards per game, which is the best in the NFL during that time frame. In 2008, the Vikings ranked 6th in overall defense, which was the highest ranking the team has had since 1994, when they ranked 5th. Since Childress took over, the team has scored 15 defensive touchdowns, which is tied with Green Bay for the most from ). During Childress 3 seasons leading the Vikings, the team has had 8 players earn 11 NFC of the Week honors, including 5 in on offense, 2 on defense and 1 on special teams. Of those 8 players, 7 joined the Vikings via free agency or the draft since Childress came to the team. The Vikings ability to add key elements through free agency, trades and the draft while keeping solid team chemistry has been a fundamental principle under Childress leadership. Finding players whose talents fi t the team-fi rst philosophy and whose work ethic matches that of their teammates has helped build a roster that is single-minded and accountable to one another. Childress has been instrumental in bringing in explosive players such as Jared Allen, Brett Favre, Bernard Berrian and others via free agency while drafting the likes of Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin and Chad Greenway. Under Childress, the Vikings have also re-signed instrumental players like Kevin Williams, E.J. Henderson and Antoine Winfi eld. Prior to joining the Vikings, Childress spent 7 years with the Philadelphia Eagles, including the fi nal 4 seasons as offensive coordinator. He also spent 20 years at the collegiate level, the fi nal 8 coming with the University of Wisconsin. CHILDRESS COACHING BACKGROUND Minnesota Vikings...Head Coach Philadelphia Eagles...Offensive Coordinator Philadelphia Eagles...Quarterbacks Wisconsin...Offensive Coordinator/QBs/RBs Utah...Wide Receivers Northern Arizona...Offensive Coordinator Indianapolis Colts...QBs/Quality Control Illinois...Running Backs/Wide Receivers SCHWARTZ IN 1ST SEASON WITH LIONS NFL Head Coach: 1st Year Overall NFL Experience: 17th Year Coaching Experience: 18th Year Overall NFL Record: (.000) Regular Season: (.000) Postseason: (.000) Record with DET: (.000) Record vs. MIN: (.000) College: Georgetown (1990) Jim Schwartz enters his 1st season as an NFL head coach after being hired by the Lions on January 16, At age 43, Schwartz brings a unique blend of coaching and player personnel experience to the Lions, having spent the last 16 years in the NFL, 13 years as a coach and 3 in player personnel, and working his way up from an entry-level football operations position to his current title. Schwartz begins his tenure in Detroit following 10 seasons with the Tennessee Titans, including the past 8 as defensive coordinator. While with the Titans, he worked under Head Coach Jeff Fisher, one of the most successful coaches in the NFL over the past 15 seasons. In 2008, Schwartz s defense guided the Titans to an NFL-best 13-3 record and an AFC South title. The Titans defense fi nished the season ranked in the top 10 in several key defensive categories, including defensive points allowed (3rd; 14.2), total yards allowed (7th; 293.6), rushing yards allowed (6th; 93.9), passing yards allowed (2nd; 161.0), 3rddown percentage allowed (6th; 35.0) and sacks (5th; 44). Tennessee s defense was one of only 6 teams to fi nish among the top 10 in the league in both rushing yards and passing yards allowed. As the Titans defensive coordinator since 2001, Schwartz s defensive unit held fi rm in 2 major categories that factored signifi cantly in the team s overall success: rushing defense and third down conversion. From , Tennessee ranked 5th in rushing yards allowed per game (103.5) and 6th in 3rd-down conversion (36.1). Through 2008, the Titans allowed just 9 rushers over 100 yards in 64 home games. During Schwartz s tenure as defensive coordinator, the Titans claimed 2 AFC South titles (2002 and 2008), earned 2 other AFC Wild Card spots (2003 and 2007) and in 4 seasons fi nished with 10 or more wins, including 2002 (11-5), 2003 (12-4), 2007 (10-6) and 2008 (13-3). Before joining the Titans, Schwartz spent time with the Ravens as a defensive assistant and the Browns as a college/pro scout. He also spent 4 years in the college ranks before coming to the NFL. SWARTZ S COACHING BACKGROUND Detroit Lions...Head Coach Tennessee Titans...Defensive Coordinator Tennessee Titans...Linebackers Tennessee Titans...Defensive Assistant Baltimore Ravens...Defensive Assistant Cleveland Browns...College/Pro Scout Colgate...Linebackers North Carolina Central...Secondary Minnesota...Graduate Assistant Maryland...Graduate Assistant VIKINGS-LIONS SERIES BY THE NUMBERS Record vs. Lions...Vikings Last regular season game... Vikings 20, Lions 16 (12/7/08) Vikings largest winning margin... 34; Vikings 34, Lions 0 (1980) Lions largest winning margin... 38; Lions 45, Vikings 7 (1981) Current series streak... Vikings 3 Vikings longest win streak...w13 ( ) Lions longest win streak...w5 ( ) Most Points, Vikings...44 (1988) Most Points, Lions...45 (1978, 1981) Most Points, both teams... 82; Lions 44, Vikings 38 (1995) Fewest Points, Vikings...0 (1970) Fewest Points, Lions...0 (1991) Fewest Points, both teams...13 (3 times) WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 2

3 VIKINGS-LIONS INFORMATION VIKINGS PERFORMANCES VS. LIONS Jared Allen... 3 games, 11 tackles, 3.0 sacks, 2 TFLs, 2 FF Bernard Berrian... 9 games, 31 receptions, 439 yards, 3 TD, 14.2 yards/catch, long 86 Brett Favre games, 709-of-1,127 passing, 62.9%, 8,254 yds, 54 TDs, 37 INTs, long 84t, 87.3 rating Chad Greenway... 4 games, 26 tackles, 3 QB hurries, 1 PD E.J. Henderson games, 52 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 5 TFLs, 1 INT, 1 TD, 1 FF, 1 FR, 2 PDs Chester Taylor... 5 games, 60 att., 287 yards, 4.8 avg., 28 long, 2 TD Adrian Peterson... 4 games, 82 att., 398 yards, 4.9 avg., 28 long, 2 TD Kevin Williams games, 40 tackles, 8.0 sacks, 4 TFL, 21 QB hurries, 2 FR, FF, 2 PD Antoine Winfield... 8 games, 47 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, 2 INTs, 6 PDs VIKINGS BIG DAYS VS. LIONS VIKINGS VS. LIONS SERIES NOTES * DE Jared Allen recorded 2.0 sacks, a tackle for a loss, and a forced fumble when the teams last met on 12/7/08. * WR Bernard Berrian caught 5 catches for 131 yards and a TD against Detroit on 10/12/08. * DE Ray Edwards scored his fi rst career NFL touchdown with his 9-yard fumble return for a score at Detroit (9/16/07). * QB Brett Favre led Green Bay to a come-from-behind victory over the Lions in the 1993 Wild Card Playoffs in his fi rst year as a starter for Green Bay. Favre threw for 3 TDs including a 40-yard strike to Sterling Sharp with :55 seconds left in the game to lift the Packers to a victory. The following season, Favre again led Green Bay past Detroit in the Wild Card Playoffs throwing for 262 yards in a victory. * Favre also had a big game the last time he played the Lions on 11/22/07. He completed 31-of-41 passes (75.6%) for 381 yards, 3 TDs, and rating. * CB Cedric Griffin earned NFC Defensive of the Week honors for his performance at Detroit (12/10/06) when he had an interception, forced a fumble on the opening kickoff, and had a fumble recovery. * The Vikings lead the all-time series with the Lions, * The Vikings 63 wins against Detroit are the most vs. any opponent in the NFL. * Minnesota has an all-time away record of against the Lions. * The Vikings have won 11 straight games against Detroit at the Metrodome dating back to 1997 and 17 of the last 20 games between the teams overall in the past 10 years. * The Vikings loss to Detroit in 2007 was the fi rst in 11 games and the fi rst since * Detroit won the fi rst 5 games of the series from but have only won 25 of the 89 games since that streak. * The Vikings have swept the Lions 7 times since * The Lions haven t scored a rushing touchdown on the Vikings in the last 5 meetings between the 2 teams, dating back to 10/8/06. * Head Coach Brad Childress is 5-1 against the Lions. * LB E.J. Henderson intercepted the 1st pass of his career when he picked off Jon Kitna vs. Detroit (10/8/06) and returned it 45 yards to score his 1st career TD. * P Chris Kluwe set a new team record with a 57.5-yard gross punting average (230 yards on 4 punts) at Detroit (9/16/07), breaking Mitch Berger s mark of 55.8 set vs. Cincinnati (11/15/98). * LB Ben Leber recovered a Jon Kitna fumble forced by Pat Williams in the end zone vs. Detroit (10/8/06) to score his 3rd career TD. * K Ryan Longwell booted his second career game-winning OT kick vs. Detroit (12/11/05) on Sunday Night Football when he hit a 28-yarder for Green Bay. Longwell also kicked a game winner with 9 seconds remaining on 10/12/08 to give the Vikings a victory and connected on a 50-yarder when the teams met last (12/7/08). * RB Adrian Peterson picked up 116 yards on 15 carries and scored 2 TDs on the ground in a win against the Lions on 12/2/07. * RB Chester Taylor rushed for 123 yards vs. Detroit (10/8/06). * DT Kevin Williams notched a career-high 4.0 sacks against Detroit on 10/12/08, which is tied for the most in a single game in 2008 and ranks tied for 2nd in Vikings history. * DT Pat Williams sacked Jon Kitna and forced a fumble that was recovered by LB Ben Leber for a TD vs. Detroit on 10/8/06. * CB Antoine Winfield recorded 12 tackles and picked off a Joey Harrington pass vs. Detroit on 11/6/ STATISTICAL SNAPSHOT (2009 regular season NFL ranking before Monday Night Football) Vikings Lions Record (4t)... Points Per Game (7) 19 (7t)... First Downs...14 (20t) 310 (12)... Total Offense Per Game (22) 4.92 (14)...Avg. Yards Per Play (25) 225 (1)...Net Rushing Yards Per Game (26) 85 (26)... Net Passing Yards Per Game (16) 0/0 (1t)... Had Intercepted/Yards Returned...3/92 (26) 4/25 (22t)... Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost... 1/7 (5t) 33:22 (9)... Possession Average...23:30 (26) 43.0 (7)...Third Down Efficiency (25) 0.0 (19t)...Fourth Down Efficiency (1t) 20 (15t)...Opp. Points Per Game (28) 13 (13t)... Total Offensive Points Allowed (32) 17 (13t)...Opp. First Downs (27) 268 (11)...Opp. Total Offense Per Game (28) 4.47 (11)... Opp. Avg. Yards Per Play (27) 89 (17)... Opp. Net Rushing Yards Per Game (22) 179 (10)...Opp. Net Passing Yards Per Game (28) 1/0 (8t)...Defensive Interceptions/Yards... 1/26 (8t) 5/26 (1t)... Defensive Sacks/Yards... 0/0 (25t) +2 (4t)... Turnover Ratio...+0 (12t) 6/38.7 (25)... Punts/Gross Punting Average... 5/41.6 (20) 3/38 (1t)... Penalties/Yards... 8/80 (22t) AT WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 3

4 VIKINGS-LIONS INFORMATION VIKINGS-LIONS HISTORY REWIND Detroit and Minnesota square off for the 96th time this weekend in Detroit in a meeting of long-time rivals. All-time between the teams the Vikings lead the series The Vikings have won 13 of the last 14 games in the series, including the last 4. The Vikings have swept the Lions 6 times in the last 7 years. The Lions dominated the early years of the series though, going in the opening 14 games between the squads, playing to a deadlock in 1964 in Detroit and a knot at Met Stadium during the 1967 season. The 1967 Vikings, the 1st under Bud Grant, finished the season 3-8-3, tieing games against the Baltimore Colts, Detroit and Chicago. Former Vikings LB Wally Hilgenberg started his NFL career with the Lions as a 4th-round draft pick in 1964 before being traded to Pittsburgh in 1968 and eventually landing in Minnesota. Vikings Vice President of Personnel Rick Spielman worked in personnel for the Lions from and in 1991 helped set a team record for the most wins in franchise history, going 12-4 and lost the NFC Championship game to Washington, just missing the chance to play in Super Bowl XXVI at the Metrodome. Spielman s younger brother, Chris, was a Pro Bowl LB for the Lions and entered the NFL as a 2nd-round pick in Some of the most impressive single-game performances in Vikings history have come against the Lions, including 2 of the 6 longest pass plays in team history. In 2007, Aundrae Allison recorded the longest play in Vikings history with a 104-yard kickoff return TD against the Lions. In franchise history the Vikings have scored 3 TDs on 80+ yard pass plays against the Lions, as well as a 90-yard interception return and Allison s kickoff return. David Palmer contributed a 74-yard punt return TD during the 1995 Thanksgiving Day game to add to the long-distance scoring. Sammy White set a team record that still stands with 210 yards receiving against the Lions at Met Stadium in Former Viking and former Lion Artose Pinner posted his only career 100-yard rushing game against the Lions with 125 yards at Ford Field in A WIN WOULD... * Give the Vikings their 4th consecutive win over Detroit and their 14th in the last 15 games between the two teams. * Improve the Vikings all-time record against the Lions to * Give the Vikings a record on the road against Detroit. * Improve Head Coach Brad Childress all-time record against the Lions to 6-1. * Move the Vikings to within 3 victories of 400 regular-season wins as an organization. The Vikings current all-time record is * Give the Vikings an all-time record of against the NFC North and against the division in the month of September. VIKINGS-LIONS PROMINENT CONNECTIONS VIKINGS-LIONS CONNECTIONS - Lions QB Daunte Culpepper was the Vikings fi rst pick in the 1999 NFL Draft and the 11th player chosen overall. He started 80 games for the Vikings and ranks 2nd in team history with a 91.5 rating, and third in yards (20,162) and TD passes (135). - Detroit s offensive coordinator, Scott Linehan was the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach for the Vikings from Lions CB Marcus McCauley was drafted by the Vikings in 2007 and played for the Vikings in 2007 and 2008, before being cut after the 2009 preseason. - Vikings TE coach Jimmie Johnson played for the Detroit Lions from Vikings Vice President of Personnel Rick Spielman worked as a college scout for the Lions from and as a pro scout from His brother, Chris, played LB for the Lions from Detroit s offensive quality control coach, Todd Downing held the same position with the Vikings in Prior to that he was a football VIKINGS-LIONS PROMINENT CONNECTIONS systems analyst for the Vikings in 2003 and LOCAL CONNECTIONS - Vikings RB Chester Taylor is from River Rouge, MI. - Vikings G Steve Hutchinson played at the University of Michigan from Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz was a graduate assistant at the University of Minnesota in 1990 and Lions QB coach Jeff Horton began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Minnesota. - Lions Asst. Director of Pro Personnel Charlie Sanders played collegiately at the University of Minnesota. NFL CONNECTIONS - QB Brett Favre and Lions DE Jason Hunter and DT Grady Jackson were teammates in GB in 2006 & Lions S Marquano Manuel was coached in Cincinnati in 2003 by Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, played in Seattle in 2004 and 2005 with Vikings G Steve Hutchinson, in 2006 in GB with Brett Favre, and in Denver with Vikings CB Karl Paymah in Hutchinson blocked for RB Maurice Morris in Seattle from Vikings DT Pat Williams and CB Antoine Winfield were teammates of Lions running backs coach Sam Gash with the Buffalo Bills. COLLEGE CONNECTIONS - Vikings G Steve Huchinson was teammates at Michigan with Lions LB Larry Foote and tackles Jeff Backus and Jon Jansen. - Vikings rd-round draft pick Asher Allen and Lions 1st-round draft pick (1st overall) Matthew Stafford played together at Georgia. - Vikings DE Ray Edwards played at Purdue with Lions DE Cliff Avril. - S Ko Simpson played at South Carolina with Vikings WR Sidney Rice - Vikings T Bryant McKinnie played at Miami (Fla.) with Lions CB Phillip Buchanon 2009 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS (Qualifying s Only/Prior to Monday Night Football) 2009 Minnesota Vikings Category Total NFC Rank NFL Rank Scoring Peterson Passing Yds. Favre Rushing Att. Peterson t...2t Rushing Yds. Peterson Receptions Taylor t...22t Receiving Yds. Harvin Interceptions Griffi n t...3t Fumble Rec. K. Williams t...2t Sacks Four players t...8t Punting Avg. Kluwe Punt Ret. Avg. Reynaud KO Ret. Avg. Harvin Detroit Lions Category Total NFC Rank NFL Rank Scoring Hanson t... 11t Passing Yds. Stafford t Rushing Att. K. Smith t Rushing Yds. K. Smith t Receptions K. Smith t... 6t Reception Yds. C. Johnson t... 12t Interceptions Henry t... 3t Fumble Rec. Bing/Delmas t... 2t Sacks None Punting Avg. N. Harris Punt Ret. Avg. Northcutt KO Ret. Avg. A Brown WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 4

5 VIKINGS-LIONS INFORMATION VIKINGS-LIONS VIKINGS VS. LIONS Won 17, Lost 3; Home 11-0, Away 6-3 Year Site Result Away... Detroit Home... Minnesota Away... Minnesota Home... Minnesota Home... Minnesota Away... Detroit Home... Minnesota Away... Minnesota Away... Minnesota Home... Minnesota Home... Minnesota Away... Minnesota Home... Minnesota Away... Minnesota Home... Minnesota Away... Minnesota Away...Detroit (OT) Home... Minnesota Home... Minnesota Away... Minnesota BEST PERFORMANCES VS. LIONS MOST SACKS BY VIKINGS VS. DETROIT Kevin Williams, 10/12/ Gary Larsen, 10/6/ Carl Eller, 11/27/ MOST TACKLES BY VIKINGS VS. DETROIT Scott Studwell, 11/17/ Scott Studwell, 9/7/ Jim Prestel, 11/19/ LONGEST CATCHES BY VIKINGS VS. DETROIT Bernard Berrian, 10/12/ t (from Gus Frerotte) Qadry Ismail, 9/10/ t (from Warren Moon) Randy Moss, 12/19/ t (from Daunte Culpepper) Koren Robinson, 12/4/ t (from Brad Johnson) RECEIVING YARDS BY VIKINGS VS. DETROIT Sammy White, 11/7/ Anthony Carter, 11/6/ Paul Flatley, 11/24/ RUSHING YARDS BY VIKINGS VS. DETROIT Chuck Foreman, 12/18/ Tommy Mason, 12/9/ Robert Smith, 10/1/ Robert Smith, 10/25/ PASSING YARDS VS. DETROIT Daunte Culpepper, 12/19/ Wade Wilson, 11/6/ Warren Moon, 11/23/ PASSING TDs BY VIKINGS VS. DETROIT Daunte Culpepper, 12/19/ Brad Johnson, 12/8/ Warren Moon, 11/23/ Tommy Kramer, 12/19/ LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURNS BY VIKINGS VS. DETROIT Issiac Holt, 10/8/ t Jimmy Hitchcock, 10/25/ t Kurt Knoff, 11/9/ t LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN BY VIKINGS VS. DETROIT Aundrae Allison, 12/2/ t Jarvis Redwine, 12/19/ LONGEST PUNT RETURN BY VIKINGS VS. DETROIT David Palmer, 11/23/ t Troy Walters, 11/30/ Keenan Howry, 11/23/ VIKINGS VS. NFC/NFC NORTH * The Vikings have an all-time record of (.555) in the team s 622 regular and post-season games against the NFC. * The Vikings are all-time against the NFC North in regular and post-season games. * The Vikings have defeated the Lions 63 times, the most wins against any opponent. * The Vikings are against the NFC North during the month of September. * The Vikings are in overtime games against NFC North opponents. NFL WEEK TWO SCHEDULE Sunday, September 20 Carolina at Atlanta...Noon Minnesota at Detroit... Noon Cincinnati at Green Bay...Noon Houston at Tennessee...Noon Oakland at Kansas City...Noon New England at N.Y. Jets...Noon New Orleans at Philadelphia...Noon St. Louis at Washington...Noon Arizona at Jacksonville...Noon Tampa Bay at Buffalo... 3:05 p.m. Seattle at San Francisco... 3:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago... 3:15 p.m. Baltimore at San Diego... 3:15 p.m. Cleveland at Denver... 3:15 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Dallas... 7:20 p.m. Monday, September 21 Indianapolis at Miami... 7:30 p.m. LAST WEEK Last week the Minnesota Vikings opened up the 2009 regular season with a road victory vs. the Cleveland Browns. After trailing at halftime, the Vikings outscored the Browns 24-7 in the second half to leave Cleveland with the win. The Vikings held the edge in most statistical categories including time of possession, takeaways, total yards, and rushing yards. The Vikings offense was led by 2008 NFL rushing champion Adrian Peterson. After rushing for just 25 yards in the fi rst half, Peterson turned it on in the second half, rushing the ball 16 times for 155 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown burst. In total, Peterson carried the ball 25 times for 180 yards and 3 touchdowns, becoming the fi rst player in NFL history to accomplish the feat. Starting his fi rst regular season game for the Vikings, QB Brett Favre managed the Vikings offense, completing 14-of-21 passing attempts for 110 yards, 1 touchdown and no interceptions. Rookie WR Percy Harvin caught Favre s lone TD for his fi rst career touchdown on a 6-yard strike. Harvin led the Vikings with 36 yards receiving on 3 catches. He also rushed the ball twice for 22 yards. The Vikings defense was stout on the day, only allowing 1 touchdown, which came with 28 seconds remaining in the game and many of the starters on the sideline. The defense was also able to sack Browns starter Brady Quinn 5 times, intercept one of his passes, and recover his fumble. The unit also held the Browns to just 89 yards rushing. It was the 24th consecutive week the Vikings have not given up a 100-yard rusher (dating back to 11/11/07). Leading the way for the defense was LB E.J. Henderson, who made his fi rst start since the 4th week of last season. Henderson tallied 9 tackles and 1.0 sack. Also recording sacks for the Vikings were DT Jimmy Kennedy and Kevin Williams. LB Ben Leber and DE Ray Edwards split a sack and the team was credited with one on a Quinn fumble that Kevin Williams recovered. CB Cedric Griffin grabbed the Vikings only interception on the day. Despite an unsuccessful onside attempt to start the game and a punt returned for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter, the Vikings special teams put a lot of good things on tape. The return game was solid, both in the punt and kickoff phases. Harvin returned 3 kickoffs for 99 yards (33.0 average), including a 41-yarder, while WR Darius Reynaud took 2 punts back for 54 yards (27.0 average), including a Vikings opening day record 36-yarder. The Vikings average starting fi eld possession was their 39 yard-line, while Cleveland averaged starting on their own 28. K Ryan Longwell converted FGs from 21 and 37 yards and hit on all of his PATs. WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 5

6 VIKINGS-LIONS INFORMATION LAST TIME The Vikings and Lions last met on December 7, 2008, at Ford Field in Detroit, with the Vikings coming from behind to defeat the Lions After trailing the entire game, the Vikings, led by backup QB Tarvaris Jackson, scored twice in the 4th quarter to grab the victory. After a slow start, the Vikings found their rhythm, scoring on 3 of their 4 possessions in the second half, including 2 drives of 10 plays or more and a 90-yard touchdown drive. After starting QB Gus Frerotte left the game in the fi nal minutes of the opening half with a lower back injury, Jackson entered the fray and led the Vikings on both of their touchdown drives and another that resulted in a fi eld goal. Frerotte ended his day 7-of-10 for 70 yards while Jackson completed 8-of-10 attempts for 105 yards and a touchdown good for a QB rating. Jackson s touchdown pass came on an 11-yard strike to TE Visanthe Shiancoe, who led all receivers on the day with 5 catches for 65 yards. The Vikings other touchdown came when RB Chester Taylor scampered for 17-yards into the end zone. On the ground, RB Adrian Peterson led the team with 102 yards on 23 carries (4.4 average). Taylor had 23 yards on 6 carries (4.5 average) and also caught 2 passes for 26 yards. The Vikings defense limited the Lions to only 16 points on the day and only one touchdown. The Vikings were stout in the red zone where they only surrendered 6 points off of 3 Lions trips inside their 20-yard line. Vikings defenders also stopped Detroit on both of their 4th down attempts on the afternoon. Lions QB Daunte Culpepper was sacked 4 times, twice by DE Jared Allen. DE Ray Edwards and DT Ellis Wyms recorded the other sacks. DT Kevin Williams led the team with 9 tackles (5 solo, 2 for a loss). LB Chad Greenway and S Darren Sharper followed with 8 and 7 tackles respectively. K Ryan Longwell converted both of his fi eld goal attempts, including one from 50 yards out. KR Darius Reynaud for the second week in a row took a kickoff back for 40+ yards when broke up the middle for 43. BY THE NUMBERS 3 Victories the Vikings need to reach 400 all-time regular season wins as an organization. 3 Consecutive season openers RB Adrian Peterson has rushed for 100+ yards. Peterson is just the 3rd player in NFL history to accomplish the feat (Willie Parker, 2005-present; Edgerrin James, ). 8 Receiving touchdowns TE Visanthe Shiancoe has, which is currently tied for 7th place in team history. With 1 TD, Shiancoe can move into a 6th place tie with Andrew Glover for most TDs by a Vikings TE. 8 Runs of 50+ yards RB Adrian Peterson has in just 31 career games. His 8 games rank 2nd in team history to Robert Smith s 12 ( 93-00) 10 Vikings victories in the past 13 regular season games, dating back to 10/6/08. The Vikings won 9 of the last 12 games in Consecutive games in which the Vikings have not allowed a 100-yard rusher. The last time the team gave up 100 yards to an individual was on 11/11/07, when Ryan Grant (Packers) ran for 102 yards. 100 Games T Bryant McKinnie has started with the Vikings. McKinnie has played in only one game that he didn t start. 271 Consecutive games QB Brett Favre will have started after Sunday s game at Detroit, which breaks the previous record of 270 by former Viking great Jim Marshall. FAVRE VS. THE LIONS * QB Brett Favre led Green Bay to a come-from-behind victory over the Lions in the 1993 Wild Card Playoffs in his fi rst year as a starter for Green Bay. Favre threw for 3 TDs including a 40-yard strike to Sterling Sharp with :55 seconds left in the game to lift the Packers to a victory. The following season, Favre again led Green Bay past Detroit in the Wild Card Playoffs throwing for 262 yards in a victory. * Favre was named NFC Offensive of the Week following his 9/24/06 matchup against the Lions when he threw for 340 yards and 3 TDs, including a 75-yarder. He ended the day with a passer rating of * Favre also had a big game the last time he played the Lions on 11/22/07. He completed 31-of-41 passes (75.6%) for 381 yards, 3 TDs, and rating. * On 12/4/94 Favre went 29-of-43 passing (67.4%) for 366 yards and 3 TDs. * On 10/15/95 Favre completed 23-of-34 passes (67.6%) for 342 yards and 2 TDs. His passer rating was * Favre completed 24-of-35 passes (68.6%), for 281 yards, 4 TDs including a 65-yarder and a rating of * On 9/6/98 Favre completed 24-of his 32 passing attempts (75%) for 277 yards and 2 TDs. One of his 2 TDs was a series-long 84-yarder to Donald Driver. He fi nished the game with a rating. * In 2 games against the Lions in 2002, Favre went 57-for-86 passing, for 708 yards, 5 TDs, and just 1 INT. He threw for over 350 yars in each game, completed over 66% of his passes in each game, and had a QB rating over for both contests. * Favre s totals for his two matchups with the Lions in 2001 include a QB rating, 4 TDs to 0 INTs, 512 yards, and a 74.1 completion percentage. * In his fi nal season in the NFC North, before returning this year with the Vikings, Favre completed 40-of-52 passing attempts in his two games vs. the Lions for an amazing 76.9 completion percentage. He racked up 480 yards, with 5 TDs and no INTs. His fi nal passer rating on the year vs. the Lions was a stellar PETERSON VS. THE LIONS * RB Adrian Peterson has rushed for 398 yards and 2 TDs in his 4 games against the Lions; he has also caught 7 passes for 72 yards. * Peterson is averaging 4.9 yards per carry against Detroit, rushing 82 times for 398 yards. * Peterson has gone over the 100-yard rushing mark in 3 of his 4 games against the Lions, including both games in * In 2008, Peterson rushed for 111 yards against Detroit at home and 105 yards at Detroit later in the season. * In his fi rst career game at Detroit (9/16/07), Peterson ran 20 times for 66 yards. It was his only game under 100 yards in his fi rst 5 career NFL games. * In his fi rst home game against the Lions (12/2/07), Peterson fi nished with 116 yards and 2 TDs on just 15 carries. AT WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 6

7 VIKINGS TEAM NOTES COORDINATING THEIR EFFORTS Offensive Coordinator Darrell Bevell Offensive Coordinator Darrell Bevell, in his 4th season with Minnesota, spent 2008 leading the Vikings to the 4th-most rushing yards in team history (2,332). The yards-pergame average ranked 5th in the NFL, as the unit boasted the league s leading rusher in RB Adrian Peterson. Peterson rushed for 1,760 yards while breaking several team records, including the most rushing yards in a single season, the most 100-yard rushing performances in a season (10), and the highest yards per game average (110.0). He became the 3rd fastest player in NFL history to reach 2,000 career yards (21 games) and just the 5th player all-time to reach 3,000 rushing yards within the fi rst 2 years (3,101). Bevell also saw free agent WR Bernard Berrian develop into the team s fi rst deep threat in years. Berrian had the Vikings 5 longest receptions of the season and led the Vikings in receiving yards 8 times. He averaged 20.1 yards per catch, which was the highest in the league among receivers with at least 40 catches. Under Bevell s guidance, Peterson and G Steve Hutchinson earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors. Asst. Head Coach/Def. Coord. Leslie Frazier In 2008, Vikings Assistant Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier held the reigns of the NFL s 6th-ranked overall defense and the league s #1 rushing defense. It was the 3rd straight year the team fi nished #1 against the run, a feat that had never before been accomplished since the 1970 NFL merger. Frazier, who joined the Vikings in 2007, has now been in charge of 2 of those 3 units. Perhaps even more impressive than the unit s ranking against the run, however, was the giant leap the team made against the pass. In 2008, the Vikings defense ranked 18th in the passing game after fi nishing 32nd the year prior. The unit allowed just 15 passing touchdowns; only 4 teams in the league gave up fewer scores through the air. Not only did the unit prevent passing TDs, the Vikings defense limited opposing team s offensive output altogether, allowing just 254 offensive points, the 5th lowest total in the league, and giving up only 255 fi rst downs, the 4th fewest in the NFL. Frazier saw the team s offseason additions of DE Jared Allen and S Madieu Williams pay dividends, as Allen fi nished 5th in the NFL with 14.5 sacks and Williams returned from injury in Week 9 to fi nish with 45 tackles, 2 INTs, 3 passes defensed and 1 QB hurry. Allen, along with DT Kevin Williams, DT Pat Williams and CB Antoine Winfield, earned 2009 Pro Bowl Honors. Special Teams Coordinator Brian Murphy Brian Murphy takes over as Special Teams Coordinator for the Vikings in 2009 after spending the past 3 seasons as the team s Special Teams Assistant. Murphy brings experience with special teams units and specialists from his previous roles, which also includes Special Teams Coordinator for the University of Wisconsin from before joining the Vikings staff in Murphy will oversee some talented specialists, including K Ryan Longwell, who enters 2009 ranked 22nd in NFL history with 1,370 career points. Longwell connected on 6 fi eld goals of 50+ yards in 2008, breaking the previous team high of 3. He also hit 3 game winners and ranked 8th in the NFL with 29 fi eld goals made on the season. Before a blocked kick in New Orleans (10/6/08), Longwell hit 34 consecutive attempts from under 40 yards. P Chris Kluwe also set team highs in 2008 as he averaged 47.6 gross yards per punt, breaking the previous mark of 46.4 set by Bobby Walden in Kluwe booted 35 punts of 50+ yards, which broke his previous record of 29 in VIKINGS ASSISTANT COACHES The following is a list of the Vikings 2009 assistant coaches: Juney Barnett (Assistant Strength and Conditioning); Eric Bieniemy (Running Backs); Karl Dunbar (Defensive Line); Ryan Ficken (Quality Control-Offense/Wide Receivers); Jason Glenn (Special Teams Assistant/ Development Coordinator), Jim Hueber (Assistant Offensive Line); Jeff Imamura (Quality Control-Defense/ Linebackers); Jimmie Johnson (Tight Ends); Tom Kanavy (Strength and Conditioning); Derek Mason (Assistant Defensive Backs); Pat Morris (Offensive Line); Fred Pagac (Linebackers); Dennis Polian (Assistant to Head Coach); Diron Reynolds (Assistant Defensive Line); Kevin Rogers (Quarterbacks); Ryan Silverfield (Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line); Kevin Stefanski (Quality Control-Offense/ Quarterbacks); George Stewart (Wide Receivers); Martin Streight (Assistant Strength and Conditioning); Chris White (Assistant Special Teams); Joe Woods (Defensive Backs) VIKINGS 2009 CAPTAINS The Vikings selected 5 captains for the 2009 season and will also select an honorary captain each week: Offense: QB Brett Favre G Steve Hutchinson Defense: LB E.J. Henderson DT Kevin Williams Special Teams: Ryan Longwell Honorary: at CLE - None at DET vs. SF vs. GB at STL vs. BAL at PIT at GB vs. DET vs. SEA vs. CHI at ARI vs. CIN at CAR at CHI vs. NYG VIKINGS BUILD PRACTICE SQUAD The Vikings signed the following 8 players to the team s practice squad: Pos. School Exp. Colt Anderson... S... Montana...R John David Booty... QB... USC... 2 Chris Clark... T... Southern Mississippi... 1 Jon Cooper... C... Oklahoma...R Ian Johnson... RB... Boise State...R Tremaine Johnson... DT... LSU...R Garrett Mills... TE... Tulsa... 4 Nick Moore... WR... Toledo...R DOME FIELD ADVANTAGE The Vikings fi nished the 2008 regular season with a 6-2 record at home and now have a combined record of (.644) all-time at the Metrodome, which includes a 6-5 mark in postseason games. The team has never been shut out at the Dome and hasn t been shut out at a home stadium since 10/7/62, when they lost 13-0 to Chicago at Met Stadium. IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES January 9-10, Wild Card Playoffs January 16-17, Divisional Playoffs January 24, Conference Championship Games January 31, AFC-NFC Pro Bowl, Dolphin Stadium, Miami February 7, Super Bowl XLIV, Dolphin Stadium, Miami WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 7

8 VIKINGS TEAM NOTES 2009 NFL STANDINGS AFC East Team W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div. New England N.Y. Jets Buffalo Miami AFC North Team W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div. Baltimore Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland AFC South Team W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div. Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville Tennessee AFC West Team W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div. San Diego Denver Oakland Kansas City NFC East Team W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div. Dallas N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Washington NFC North Team W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div. Minnesota Green Bay Chicago Detroit NFC South Team W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div. Atlanta New Orleans Carolina Tampa Bay NFC West Team W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div. San Francisco Seattle Arizona St. Louis VIKINGS VS. NFC NORTH Team Total Games All-Time Series Titles* Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers * Since 2002 division realignment The following numbers are combined NFC Central and NFC North: Playoff Appearances Division Titles 23 - Minnesota Vikings 17 - Minnesota Vikings 11 - Chicago Bears 7 - Chicago Bears 10 - Green Bay Packers 5 - Green Bay Packers 7 - Detroit Lions 5 - Detroit Lions 6 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers WHERE THEY HAIL FROM Name Hometown City, State Husain Abdullah... Pomona, CA Asher Allen...Tucker, GA Jared Allen... Los Gatos, CA Bernard Berrian... Winton, CA Jasper Brinkley... Thomson, GA Ryan Cook... Albuquerque, NM Jeff Dugan...Pittsburgh, PA Ray Edwards... Cincinnati, OH Fred Evans... Morgan Park, IL Heath Farwell...Corona, CA Brett Favre... Kiln, MS Eric Frampton...San Jose, CA Chad Greenway... Mt. Vernon, SD Cedric Griffi n...san Antonio, TX Letroy Guion... Starke, FL Percy Harvin...Virginia Beach, VA E.J. Henderson... Aberdeen, MD Erin Henderson... Aberdeen, MD Anthony Herrera... Naples, FL Artis Hicks...Jackson, TN Steve Hutchinson... Ft. Lauderdale, FL Tarvaris Jackson...Montgomery, AL Jaymar Johnson... Gary, IN Tyrell Johnson... Rison, AR Jimmy Kennedy...Yonkers, NY Jim Kleinsasser... Carrington, ND Chris Kluwe... Los Alamitos, CA Ben Leber...Vermillion, SD Greg Lewis...Matteson, IL Kory Lichtensteiger... Van Wert, OH Phil Loadholt... Fountain, CO Cullen Loeffl er...ingram, TX Ryan Longwell...Bend, OR Bryant McKinnie... Woodbury, NJ Jayme Mitchell...Jackson, MS Kenny Onatolu...Papillion, NE Karl Paymah... Culver City, CA Adrian Peterson... Palestine, TX Darius Reynaud...Boutte, LA Sidney Rice... Gaffney, SC Brian Robison...Splendora, TX Sage Rosenfels... Maquoketa, IA Jamarca Sanford...Batesville, MS Benny Sapp... Ft. Lauderdale, FL Visanthe Shiancoe...Laurel, MD John Sullivan...Old Greenwich, CT Naufahu Tahi... West Valley City, UT Chester Taylor... River Rouge, MI Kevin Williams...Fordyce, AR Madieu Williams...Lanham, MD Pat Williams... Monroe, LA Antoine Winfi eld...akron, OH Albert Young... Moorestown, NJ State by State Breakdown California Connecticut - 1 Texas Indiana - 1 Florida Iowa - 1 Maryland Michigan - 1 Ohio Nebraska - 1 Arkansas New Mexico - 1 Georgia New York - 1 Illinois North Dakota - 1 Louisiana Ohio - 1 Mississippi Oregon - 1 New Jersey Pennsylvania - 1 South Dakota South Carolina - 1 Alabama Utah - 1 Colorado Virginia - 1 WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 8

9 VIKINGS TEAM NOTES GOING FOR 100 The Vikings have 2 players poised to play in their 100th career game (including postseason) in 2009: TE Visanthe Shiancoe (97) and DT Kevin Williams (95). The duo will join the 9 current Vikings that have already reached the 100-game plateau in regular season and postseason games combined: QB Brett Favre (274), G Steve Hutchinson (117), TE Jim Kleinsasser (134), LB Ben Leber (105), K Ryan Longwell (193), T Bryant McKinnie (101), RB Chester Taylor (108), DT Pat Williams (171), and CB Antoine Winfield (145). Of the group, Kleinsasser has played the most games in a Vikings uniform, with all 134 contests coming as a member of the team. If the big tight end is able to appear in all 16 games in 2009, he will move into 26th place in the Vikings all-time games played list, which is topped by DT Jim Marshall (270). DRESSED TO IMPRESS Seven players on the current Vikings roster have started at least 90% of the NFL games they have been active for, including 2 that have remarkably opened every game in which they ve played. GS GP % Brett Favre % Jared Allen % Chad Greenway % Steve Hutchinson % Bryant McKinnie % Kevin Williams % Madieu Williams % 2009 STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE The Vikings have the 31st toughest schedule in Minnesota will face 3 of the 4 teams that reached the 2008 NFC and AFC Championship games and will line up against 5 of the 2008 playoff squads - Arizona, Baltimore, Carolina, New York Giants, and Pittsburgh NFL Strength of Schedule Team 2008 Pct./W-L Miami Dolphins / Carolina Panthers / New England Patriots / Atlanta Falcons / Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Buffalo Bills / New York Jets / New Orleans Saints / Philadelphia Eagles / New York Giants / Jacksonville Jaguars / Dallas Cowboys / Indianapolis Colts / Tennessee Titans / Houston Texans / Washington Redskins / San Diego Chargers / Kansas City Chiefs / Oakland Raiders / Denver Broncos / Detroit Lions / St. Louis Rams / Cincinnati Bengals / Seattle Seahawks / Cleveland Browns / San Francisco 49ers / Arizona Cardinals / Baltimore Ravens / Pittsburgh Steelers / Green Bay Packers / Minnesota Vikings / Chicago Bears / RETURNING TO THE PLAYOFFS The Vikings are all-time (including 2009) in seasons following a playoff berth, and the team has made 17 of a possible 23 trips to the post-season after an appearance in the previous year. VIKINGS LATEST ROSTER MOVES Date Transaction September 10...WR Greg Lewis...Signed September 10...WR Bobby Wade... Waived September 7...C Jon Cooper... Signed to Practice Squad September 7...T Drew Radovich... Released from Practice Squad September 6...C Korey Lichtensteiger...Signed September 6...C Jon Cooper... Waived September 6...DB Colt Anderson... Signed to Practice Squad September 6...QB John David Booty... Signed to Practice Squad September 6...T Chris Clark... Signed to Practice Squad September 6...RB Ian Johnson... Signed to Practice Squad September 6...DT Tremaine Johnson... Signed to Practice Squad September 6...TE Garrett Mills... Signed to Practice Squad September 6...WR Nick Moore... Signed to Practice Squad September 6...T Drew Radovich... Signed to Practice Squad September 5...DB Colt Anderson... Waived September 5...QB John David Booty... Waived September 5...FB Nehemiah Broughton... Waived September 5...DE Martail Burnett... Waived September 5...T Chris Clark... Waived September 5...G Brian Daniels... Waived September 5...C Juan Garcia... Waived September 5...DE Otis Grigsby... Waived September 5...S De von Hall... Waived September 5...LB David Herron... Waived September 5...DT Antoine Holmes... Waived September 5...RB Ian Johnson... Waived September 5...DT Tremaine Johnson... Waived September 5...G Andy Kemp... Waived September 5...CB Marcus McCauley... Waived September 5...TE Garrett Mills... Waived September 5...WR Nick Moore... Waived September 5...TE Jake Nordin... Waived September 5...WR Vinny Perretta... Waived September 5...T Drew Radovich... Waived September 5...CB Marcus Walker... Waived September 5...WR Bobby Williams... Waived September 1...G Nick Urban... Waived September 1...RB Antone Smith... Waived September 1...DB Derrick Roberson... Waived September 1...K Taylor Mehlhaff... Waived August 27...WR Glenn Holt... Waived August 18...QB Brett Favre...Signed August 18...LB Robert Francois... Waived August 16...TE Jake Nordin...Signed August 16...RB Kahlil Bell... Waived August 5...RB Antone Smith...Signed August 4...WR Aundrae Allison... Waived August 2...WR Percy Harvin...Signed July 30...DE Kenechi Udeze... Retired July 29...T Phil Loadholt...Signed July 27...CB Charles Gordon... Waived July 23...CB Asher Allen...Signed June 30...LB Jasper Brinkley...Signed June 22...S Jamarca Sanford...Signed June 19...QB Sean Glennon... Waived June 19...OL Bobby Lepori... Waived June 19...TE Nick Walker... Waived June 2...WR Bobby Williams...Signed June 1...WR Roderick Rogers... Waived May 18...FB Nehemiah Broughton...Signed May 5...C Juan Garcia...Signed May 5...G Nick Urban...Signed WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 9

10 VIKINGS TEAM NOTES 2009 NFL DRAFT Despite tying a franchise-low by only drafting 5 players, the Vikings were effi cient and opportunistic at the 2009 NFL Draft, fi lling areas of need while taking players with great upside. The Vikings walked away with 4 of their 5 picks hailing from the Southeastern Conference. All 5 of the Vikings draft choices made the Vikings 53-man roster. Round 1-22nd Selection 1. Percy Harvin (#22), WR, Florida 2009 Totals: 1 game played, 3 receptions, 36 yards, 12.0 avg., 1 TD; 3 kickoff returns, 99 yards, 33.0 avg. Round 2-22nd Selection 2. Phil Loadholt (#54), T, Oklahoma 2009 Totals: 1 start; only the 5th rookie tackle in Vikings history to ever start a season opener. Round 3-22nd Selection 3. Asher Allen (#86), CB, Georgia 2009 Totals: Has not played in Round 5-14th Selection 5. Jasper Brinkley (#150), LB, South Carolina 2009 Totals: 1 game played. Round 7-22nd Selection 7. Jamarca Sanford (#231), S, Mississippi 2009 Totals: Has not played in OFFSEASON ACQUISITIONS During the offseason and the 2009 preseason, the Vikings added a couple key players through either free agency or trades, including future Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre. The team also re-signed multiple players, including LB Heath Farwell, TE Jim Kleinsasser and FB Naufahu Tahi. Free Agency Notes QB Brett Favre (NYJ) Three-time NFL MVP spent the 2008 season with the NY Jets, where he earned his 10th Pro Bowl berth. C Kory Lichtensteiger (Den.) Played in 16 games for the Denver Broncos during the 2008 season. LB Kenny Onatolu Spent 2007 and 2008 seasons with the CFL s Edmonton Eskimos, where he ranked 3rd in tackles (60) in CB Karl Paymah (Den.) Standout special teams player during his 4 seasons with Denver. Has played in 60 games with 5 starts. Trade Notes QB Sage Rosenfels (Hou.) Has thrown a TD in 14 of the last 15 games he s played...threw for 1,431 yards and 6 TDs in 6 games in 08. Re-Signed Notes DT Fred Evans (RFA) Stepped into starting lineup in the fi nal 2 regular season games and playoff game for an injured Pat Williams. LB Heath Farwell (UFA) Selected as the Special Teams of the Year in 2006 and 07...Suffered season-ending injury in DT Jimmy Kennedy (UFA) Former 1st-round pick (#12) by St. Louis in Has played in 64 games with 30 starts. TE Jim Kleinsasser (UFA) Named to USA Today s All-Joe Team in 2007 and Has 104 career starts and 164 catches. DT Jayme Mitchell (RFA) Spent 2008 on IR...has played in 23 career games and has 4.0 sacks. CB Benny Sapp (UFA) Notched INTs in consecutive games at Jacksonville (11/23/08) and vs. Chicago (11/30/08) FB Naufahu Tahi (RFA) Hard-nosed blocker who worked from practice squad in 2006 to the fi eld in 07 to starter in 08. CB Antoine Winfield (re-signed) Earned 1st Pro Bowl berth in his 10th NFL season in 2008 and earned 2nd-Team AP All-Pro honors. TEAM FACTS AND FIGURES Oldest Vikings player Brett Favre, 39 Born 10/10/69 Youngest Vikings player Percy Harvin, 21 Born 5/28/88 Most seasons as a Viking Jim Kleinsasser 11 Most NFL seasons Brett Favre 19 College with the most Vikings Maryland (4) Jeff Dugan, E.J. Henderson, Erin Henderson, Madieu Williams Conference with the most Vikings Big 12 9 players on 09 roster Largest Viking Phil Loadholt Stands 6-8 and weighs 343 pounds Smallest Viking Antoine Winfi eld, CB Stands 5-9 and weighs 180 pounds Former 1 st -round draft picks 8 Chad Greenway, Percy Harvin, Steve Hutchinson, Jimmy Kennedy, Bryant McKinnie, Adrian Peterson, Kevin Williams, Antoine Winfi eld Pro Bowlers 7 Jared Allen, Brett Favre, Steve Hutchinson, Adrian Peterson, Kevin Williams, Pat Williams, Antoine Winfi eld Coaches who played in the NFL 6 Eric Bieniemy, Karl Dunbar, Leslie Frazier, Jason Glenn, Jimmie Johnson, Fred Pagac NEW FACES The Vikings have 12 players who are on the Vikings active roster for the fi rst time: CB Asher Allen, LB Jasper Brinkley, QB Brett Favre, WR Percy Harvin, WR Jaymar Johnson, WR Greg Lewis, C Kory Lichtensteiger, LB Kenny Onatolu, CB Karl Paymah, QB Sage Rosenfels, S Jamarca Sanford and RB Albert Young. Both Johnson and Young spent the 2008 season on the Vikings practice squad. WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 10

11 VIKINGS TEAM NOTES VIKINGS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE s Husain Abdullah...WHO-sane ab-dul-la Bernard Berrian...bare-E-an Jeff Dugan...DOO-gan Letroy Guion...LA-troy GUY-on Anthony Herrera... HA-rare-ah Tarvaris Jackson...ta-VAR-is Tyrell Johnson... TIE-rell Jim Kleinsasser... KLINE-sauce-er Chris Kluwe... CLUE-ee Ben Leber...LEE-ber Kory Lichtensteiger...LICK-tin-sty-ger Cullen Loeffl er...leff-ler Kenny Onatolu... on-uh-toe-lu Darius Reynaud...RAY-nod Brian Robison... ROB-ah-sin Visanthe Shiancoe...vi-sahn-tay SHANK-oh Naufahu Tahi...nah-fah-WHO TAH-hee Madieu Williams... muh-dee-you Antoine Winfi eld... an-twan Coaches Eric Bieniemy... bee-en-uh-me Tom Kanavy... ka-nay-vee Fred Pagac... PUG-itch UNDRAFTED DOESN T MEAN UNDESERVING For many NFL players, not being selected in the 7 rounds of the draft is extra motivation to prove their worth. The Vikings feature 16 undrafted players who have earned valuable roles on the team, the most notable of which include 3-time Pro Bowl DT Pat Williams, who was a rookie free agent with Buffalo in 1997 before moving into a starting role with the Bills in 2000, and K Ryan Longwell, who was signed by San Francisco in The Vikings have signed 8 undrafted rookies that have been molded into key players, including LS Cullen Loeffler and starting G Anthony Herrera in 2004, LB Heath Farwell, who was injured throughout 2008, in 2005, DE Jayme Mitchell was in 2006, and S Husain Abdullah, LB Erin Henderson, and WR Darius Reynaud in This season RB Albert Young joins the active roster after originally signing as an undrafted rookie in 2008 and spending the season on the practice squad. Several other Vikings began their NFL careers as undrafted rookies before joining the Vikings. G Artis Hicks was a rookie free agent with the Eagles and went on to start in the Super Bowl for the team. WR Greg Lewis was also a rookie free agent for the Eagles, while CB Benny Sapp was signed by Kansas City in 2004, P Chris Kluwe was a rookie free agent for the Seattle Seahawks in 2005, and FB Naufahu Tahi was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals in Vikings LB Kenny Onatolu spent his fi rst 2 years out of college with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL. The Vikings most notable all-time undrafted players include Ring of Honor inductees John Randle and Mick Tingelhoff. INTERNATIONAL VIKINGS The Vikings have 4 players who were born outside of the United States: * WR Bernard Berrian, whose parents are retired from the U.S. Air Force, was born in Spain. * G Anthony Herrera was born in Trinidad before emigrating to the United States as a child, arriving in Florida on his 14th birthday. Herrera became a U.S. citizen in the spring of * S Madieu Williams is a native of Sierra Leone. He moved to Maryland with his family at age nine. ROSTER TURNOVER Of the 53 players on the roster, 21 were on the Vikings roster for the fi rst regular-season game under Brad Childress on 9/11/2006. Including players that joined the Vikings during the 2006 campaign, a total of 23 players on the 2009 roster were members of the purple and gold in Childress fi rst season. Childress has been able to keep a core group of key players together since the beginning of his tenure, as 9 of the 22 starters and 17 players from that fi rst game in 2006, including the 3 specialists, are back in Here is a position-by-position look at the roster turnover over the past 3 seasons: QUARTERBACKS 1-of-3 QBs on the Vikings roster was a Viking in 2006 (Tarvaris Jackson). RUNNING BACKS/ FULLBACKS 2-of-4 RBs/FBs on the Vikings roster was a Viking in 2006 (RB Chester Taylor and FB Naufahu Tahi*) WIDE RECEIVERS The WR position has seen the biggest turnover as 0-of-6 wideouts on the Vikings current roster were on the squad in TIGHT ENDS 2-of-3 Vikings TEs were Vikings in 2006 (Jim Kleinsasser and Jeff Dugan) OFFENSIVE LINE The Vikings have been able to keep the nucleus of their offensive line together with 5 players of the 8 on the roster still remaining from the 2006 squad (Ryan Cook, Anthony Herrera, Artis Hicks, Steve Hutchinson, and Bryant McKinnie). McKinnie, Hicks, and Hutchison were all starters in 2006, while McKinnie, Hutchinson, Herrera, and Cook all were regulars on the line in DEFENSIVE LINE The Vikings defensive line has also been a consistent presence since Childress took over, with 4 of the 9 players remaining from the 2006 season (Ray Edwards, Jayme Mitchell, Kevin Williams, and Pat Williams). LINEBACKERS 4-of-7 linebackers going into 2009 were with the Vikings in 2006 (Heath Farwell, Chad Greenway**, E.J. Henderson, and Ben Leber). Leber and Henderson were regulars in 2006, and Greenway, Henderson, and Leber were all starters in 2008 (Henderson was placed on IR following week 4 in 2008). DEFENSIVE BACKS 2-of-10 defensive backs heading into training camp were members of the 2006 team (Cedric Griffin and Antoine Winfield). Both were starters in SPECIALISTS All 3 Vikings specialists (P Chris Kluwe, K Ryan Longwell, and LS Cullen Loeffler) from 2006 are returning in * - Tahi joined the Vikings in 2006 during Week 12 of the season ** - Greenway was on injured reserve for the entire 2006 season VIKINGS INACTIVES The following players were inactive last week at Cleveland: #2 Sage Rosenfels... 3rd Quarterback #11 Jaymar Johnson... Wide Receiver #17 Greg Lewis... Wide Receiver #21 Asher Allen... Cornerback #33 Jamarca Sanford... Safety #50 Erin Henderson... Linebacker #67 Kory Lichtensteiger... Center #90 Fred Evans... Defensive Tackle * TE Visanthe Shiancoe was born in Birmingham, England. WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 11

12 VIKINGS TEAM NOTES DRAFT CHOICES 2009 DRAFT CHOICES PERCY HARVIN, WR, FLORIDA FIRST ROUND 22ND CHOICE, 22ND OVERALL Harvin became the fi rst Florida Gator drafted in the fi rst round in Vikings history and the fi fth wide receiver selected in the opening round by the team. Harvin left school after his junior season as one of the most prolifi c players in recent history. A consummate dual threat at wide receiver and tailback, Harvin amassed 1,929 aerial yards to go with 1,852 on the ground and 32 total touchdowns in a three-year career that included two National Championships. He became one of only two wide receivers in Division I-A football since 1996 to have over 1,500 rushing and receiving yards, and the fi rst to accomplish the feat in just 3 years. The Virginia Beach native set a number of Florida records, including most career yards rushing by a WR (1,852), and most rushing yards in a single season by a receiver (764 in 2007). Harvin earned st-Team All-America (all purpose) honors from the AFCA, Sports Illustrated, Walter Camp and was a 2nd-Teamer with the Associated Press. He was also selected as a 1st-Team All-SEC WR by the league s coaches and 1st-Team by the Associated Press as an all-purpose player and 2nd-Team as a WR. Harvin is the only athlete in Virginia state history to claim fi ve gold medals at the state track championships. PHIL LOADHOLT, OT, OKLAHOMA SECOND ROUND 22ND CHOICE, 54TH OVERALL Standing at 6 8 and 340 pounds Phil Loadholt made his mark as a dominating force on one of college football s best offensive units. A consensus fi rstteam All-Big 12 as a senior, Loadholt spent two seasons at OU, transferring in after two seasons at Garden City (KS) Community College. In his two years in Norman, the Sooners won back-to-back Big 12 titles and compiled a 23-5 record with Loadholt opening 27 contests. The Fountain, Colorado native helped 2008 OU team set numerous national and team records, including scoring an NCAA-record 716 points, topping the 656 by Hawaii in 2006 and recording a team and NCAA-record 96 offensive touchdowns. Oklahoma averaged over 51 points and 547 yards per game, while scoring 60+ points in fi ve-straight games in The 2008 squad capped the year off with a Big 12 title and advanced to National Championship game against Harvin s Florida Gator. Loadholt blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers as a senior. ASHER ALLEN, CB, GEORGIA THIRD ROUND 22ND CHOICE, 86TH OVERALL Allen joined the Vikings after his junior season with the Bulldogs as a hard-nosed cornerback and elite kickoff return specialist. The Tucker, Georgia, native started his fi nal two seasons at Georgia as a strong-side corner and earned recognition as a fi nalist for the Lott Trophy and as a semifi nalist for the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation s top defensive back. The Lott Trophy is presented annually to the college football Defensive IMPACT of the Year. IMPACT is an acronym for: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community, and Tenacity. In total, Allen started 24 of 39 games at Georgia and tallied 141 tackles, 3 sacks, and 9 TFLs, 3 INTs, and 2 FRs. As a kick returner, Allen set the Bulldogs season record for returns and return yards with 28 returns for 690 yards. He also leaves school after just three years ranked third in Georgia history with 1,110 career return yards and fourth in school annals with a 23.6 yards per attempt average. JASPER BRINKLEY, LB, SOUTH CAROLINA FIFTH ROUND 14TH CHOICE, 150TH OVERALL The Vikings moved up eight spots in the fi fth round, trading their second of two seventh round picks to Washington, to make sure they got Brinkley. The Thomson, Georgia native was considered a top-round pick at middle linebacker before injuring his knee four games into the 2007 season, being named to the All-SEC fi rst-team and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Butkus Award, and Lombardi Award watch lists in the 2007 preseason. Brinkley spent 2 months in a wheelchair, but returned to start every game in 2008, playing his best football at the end of the season, including 11 tackles and an INT in the Gamecocks matchup vs. Iowa in the Outback Bowl. Brinkley was named to the All-SEC second-team, as the Gamecocks defense ranked 13th in the nation in total defense and second in the nation in pass defense. Brinkley was teammates with Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice at South Carolina. JAMARCA SANFORD, S, OLE MISS SEVENTH ROUND 22ND CHOICE, 231ST OVERALL A four-year starter at Mississippi, Sanford was the SEC s active leader in career tackles as a senior in The Batesville, Mississippi native started all 44 games he played in and was selected to play in the Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Challenge following his senior season. Sanford s leadership was recognized when he was named a captain for the Rebels in 2008 and honored with the 2008 Leadership Award from the Birmingham Alumni Club. Sanford made an impact as a freshman at Ole Miss as he was named third-team Freshman All-America by the sporting news and fi rst-team Freshman All-SEC by the leagues coaches. Sanford was selected as the SEC Defensive of the Week after Mississippi s game at Florida in 2008, as he shut future teammate Percy Harvin down. Sanford was teammates at Ole Miss with Vikings defensive end Jayme Mitchell. WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 12

13 VIKINGS TEAM NOTES at CLE - at DET - vs. SF - vs. GB - at STL - vs. BAL - at PIT - at GB - vs. DET - vs. SEA - vs. CHI SCHEDULE NOTABLES The Vikings haven t traveled to Cleveland in the regular season since The Vikings also opened the 83 season in Cleveland, winning The Vikings have swept Detroit 6 times since 2000, and their 63 wins over the Lions are the most vs. any opponent in the NFL. The Vikings are 4-1 in their last 5 games at home vs. the 49ers. Last November s victory at the Metrodome was the 1st over the Packers in the Brad Childress era In 2 career games at home vs. Green Bay, Adrian Peterson has 304 rushing yards (152 avg.) and 1 TD It is the 2nd consecutive year the Vikings will face Green Bay on MNF. The Vikings have a 3-2 record on MNF vs. the Packers. It will mark the 50th MNF game for the Vikings. The Vikings will face 2 coaches from their 2008 staff in former special teams coordinator Paul Ferraro and assistant defensive line coach Brendan Daly St. Louis has won 4 of the last 5 matchups. The Ravens will make their 1st-ever visit to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, and former Vikings C Matt Birk will spend his 1st time on the visitor s sideline at the Dome. This will be the fi rst regular season matchup vs. former Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin It will mark the 2nd straight season where the Vikings play the defending Super Bowl champions. The last Vikings victory at Lambeau Field was in 2005, when offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was the Packers QB coach...qb Brett Favre will make his fi rst return to Lambeau Field after spending 16 seasons with the Packers. The Vikings haven t lost to the Lions at home since The team is at home against Detroit all time. Jared Allen had his only career INT vs. Seattle as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2006 In 3 games vs. Seattle Kevin Williams has 3.0 sacks Chester Taylor had a career-high 169 yards last time the 2 teams met in The Vikings are 14-6 at home vs. Chicago in the last 20 matchups. at ARI - Tarvaris Jackson earned NFC Offensive of the Week honors after throwing for a career-high 4 TDs at Arizona on 12/14/2008. vs. CIN - at CAR - at CHI - Vikings are 4-0 against Cincinnati at home Besides back-to-back Minnesota victories in 1989 and 1992, the 10-game series has alternated winner and loser, with Cincinnati winning the last contest in The Vikings 2nd-ever trip to Carolina, and 1st-ever prime-time matchup So far the series has gone in 3-game win streaks, with the Vikings winning the 1st 3 matchups, followed by a Panthers 3-game run, and the Vikings have won the last 2 contests. The teams combined for a series-high 89 points at Soldier Field last October. It is the 3rd consecutive year the Vikings will see the Bears in prime-time. The Vikings are 6-4 vs. the Bears on MNF. vs. NYG - Ryan Longwell s game-winning FG against the Giants (12/28) clinched a playoff berth for the Vikings in The Vikings are now 2-0 vs. the Super Bowl XLII champs under Childress WR Bobby Wade s 2 best career games came vs. the Giants with 92 receiving yards in 2006 and 98 in REGULAR SEASON OPPONENTS Home (Series Record; Home Series Record) Away (Series Record; Away Series Record) NFC North NFC North Chicago Bears ( ; ) Chicago Bears ( ; ) Detroit Lions ( ; ) Detroit Lions ( ; ) Green Bay Packers ( ; ) Green Bay Packers ( ; ) NFC West NFC West San Francisco 49ers ( ; ) Arizona Cardinals (12-9-0; 6-5-0) Seattle Seahawks (4-6-0; 2-2-0) St. Louis Rams ( ; ) AFC North AFC North Baltimore Ravens (1-2-0; 0-0-0) Cleveland Browns (10-3-0; 3-2-0) Cincinnati Bengals (5-5-0; 4-0-0) Pittsburgh Steelers (8-7-0; 4-4-0) NFC East NFC South New York Giants ( ; 5-4-0) Carolina Panthers (5-3-0; 0-1-0) 2008 Playoff Teams In Bold * The Vikings will face both of the Super Bowl XLIII teams (Pittsburgh, Arizona), 3 of the 4 NFC/AFC championship game teams (Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh) and 5 of the 2008 playoff squads. WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 13

14 VIKINGS POSITION-BY-POSITION SNAPSHOT VIKINGS QUARTERBACKS The Vikings are one of the few NFL teams that have 3 experienced quarterbacks on their roster: Brett Favre, Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels, who have combined to start 301 regular season NFL games. Brett Favre: Named MVP of the NFL in 3 consecutive seasons ( ) and selected to 10 Pro Bowls...Has started 270 consecutive games (291 including playoffs), the longest stretch ever by an NFL QB and tied for the longest among all players (Jim Marshall)...Holds every signifi - cant NFL career passing record and is the league s all-time leader in TD passes (465), completions (5,734), attempts (9,301), yards (65,237) and victories as a starting QB (170). Tarvaris Jackson: Has played in 26 NFL games with 19 starts...earned his fi rst career NFC Offensive of the Week award for a 4-TD performance at Arizona (12/14/08) against the eventual NFC Champions... Had a career completion percentage of 58.3 prior to 2009 season. Sage Rosenfels: Joined the Vikings via trade (Houston) during the 2009 offseason...has played in 32 NFL games with 12 starts...went 6-4 in his past 10 NFL starts, all with Houston, as the Texans averaged yards of offense and 23.2 offensive points per game...completed 64.7% of his passes in those 10 games and has a career completion rate of 62.5%. Practice Squad: John David Booty VIKINGS RUNNING BACKS The Vikings currently boast one of the most dangerous running attacks in the NFL, led by RBs Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor. Together the 2 have accounted for 5,757 rushing yards since joining the Vikings (Taylor-2006 and Peterson-2007). Rounding out the backfi eld include RB Albert Young and FBs Naufahu Tahi and Jeff Dugan. Adrian Peterson: Perhaps the most explosive player in the NFL, became the 1st Vikings running back to lead the NFL in rushing in 2008, setting the team record with 1,760 yards...set the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards vs. San Diego in 2007, the 8th game of his career...has played in just 31 career NFL games, including 25 starts, yet already ranks 2nd in Vikings annals with 18 career games of 100+ rushing yards...holds 2 of the Vikings top 3 rushing seasons (1,761 in 2008; 1,341 in 2007) and the team s top 2 single-game performances (296 vs. San Diego on 11/4/07; 224 at Chicago on 10/14/07)...Set a team record for season opener rushing yards with 180 at Cleveland in week one. Chester Taylor: Ran for the 6th-highest single-season total in Vikings history with 1,214 yards in 2006 and ranks 2nd in a Vikings season with 303 rushing attempts that season...posted the 2nd-longest play from scrimmage and the longest rushing play in Vikings history with a 95-yard TD run at Seattle (10/22/06)...Joined the Vikings as a free agent in 2006 and has rushed for 2,459 yards since...has 17 rushing yards and leads the team with 5 receptions in Albert Young: Joined the Vikings as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2008 and spent the entire season on the practice squad...had an impressive 2009 preseason...saw time on special teams at Cleveland. Jeff Dugan: Versatile player who serves as a strong blocker out of the backfi eld at fullback or at tight end...one of 4 Maryland players on the Vikings roster (Dugan, E.J. Henderson, Erin Henderson, Madieu Williams)...Joined the Vikings as a 7th-round draft choice in 2004 and has played in 48 career games with 14 starts. Naufahu Tahi: Hard-nosed blocker who worked from practice squad in 2006 to the fi eld in 2007 and became a starter in Helped Adrian Peterson become the fi rst Vikings RB to lead the NFL in rushing and set a team record in Re-signed as a restricted free agent in 2009 offseason...blocked for Peterson s 180-yard rushing day at Cleveland in Week One. VIKINGS OFFENSIVE LINE The Vikings offensive line is anchored by perennial Pro Bowler G Steve Hutchinson, as well as veterans T Bryant McKinnie and G Anthony Herrera. The other 2 starters - C John Sullivan and rookie T Phil Loadholt - are getting their first offensive reps in the NFL in The Vikings have experienced depth on the offensive line, with backups Artis Hicks and Ryan Cook starting 57 games between the 2 of them. Second-year C Kory Lichtensteiger completes the talented line unit. Ryan Cook: Helped pave the way for Adrian Peterson to reach 1,760 rushing yards in 2008, which led the NFL and set a team record...originally drafted by the Vikings in 2006, has played in 39 career games with 33 starts. Anthony Herrera: A rookie free agent in 2004, earned a place on 2008 USA Today All-Joe Team that honors the hard-working and overlooked in the NFL...Since stepping into the starting lineup in 2007, has helped the Vikings rushing game and Adrian Peterson set numerous NFL and team records...born in Trinidad before emigrating to the United States... Became a U.S. citizen in G Artis Hicks: Versatile backup along the offensive line that has extensive starting experience at guard and tackle...joined the Vikings via trade with Philadelphia in 2006 and has started 24 of the 42 games he s played as a Viking...Started in 41 of the 42 games for the Eagles from and all 3 playoff contests, including Super Bowl XXXIX against New England. G Steve Hutchinson: Widely considered the top guard in the NFL, has been selected to 6 Pro Bowls and is a 6-time All-Pro...Has blocked for 1,000-yard rushers in each of his 8 previous NFL seasons and has blocked in 54 games where a running back has reached the 100-yard mark (22 with the Vikings)...Has blocked for 3 games with a 200-yard rusher in his career, including Adrian Peterson s NFL record 296-yard game vs. San Diego...Originally selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft, joined the Vikings via free agency in 2006 offseason. C Kory Lichtensteiger: Joined the Vikings after being released by the Denver Broncos in their fi nal cuts following the 2009 preseason...appeared in all 16 games as a rookie for the Broncos in 2008, seeing time on special teams and as an H-back in goal-line situations...originally selected by the Broncos in the 4th round (108th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. T Phil Loadholt: Drafted in the 2nd round - 54th overall - by the Vikings in 2009 and will start at right tackle this season...was the 6th highest tackle drafted in 2009 and the highest selected by the Vikings since Bryant McKinnie (1st-round) in Part of a record-setting Oklahoma offense in 2008 that averaged over 51 points and 547 yards per game... Started at Cleveland in Week One, becoming only the 5th Vikings rookie tackle to start a season opener and only the 2nd at right tackle. T Bryant McKinnie: Has blocked for 4 of the top 6 single-season rushers in team history...helped Adrian Peterson become the fi rst Vikings RB to lead the NFL in rushing with 1,760 yards in Has played in 101 career games with 100 starts...originally selected by the Vikings in the fi rst round (#7 overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. C John Sullivan: Charged with fi lling big shoes left by longtime Vikings C Matt Birk, will start in 2009 on a talented Vikings offensive line...played in all 16 games and Wild Card playoffs on special teams as a rookie in Was the 4th center drafted in 2008, when the Vikings took him in the 6th round (#187) out of Notre Dame...Started at Cleveland in Week 1. Practice Squad: T Chris Clark and C John Cooper Practice Squad: Ian Johnson WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 14

15 VIKINGS POSITION-BY-POSITION SNAPSHOT VIKINGS TIGHT ENDS The Vikings tight ends unit includes the duo of 11-year veteran Jim Kleinsasser and 7-year vet Visanthe Shiancoe, who is in his 3rd year with the club. Together, the 2 have made a dramatic impact in both the Vikings passing and rushing attacks over the years. Jim Kleinsasser: The longest-tenured Vikings player, playing his 11th season with the club in Named to the USA Today s All-Joe Team in 2007 and Has paved the way for 5 of the top 6 single-season rushing marks in Vikings history, including Adrian Peterson s NFL-leading 1,760 yards in Has started in 105 career games and played in 134 as a Viking. Visanthe Shiancoe: Burst on to the Vikings scene in 2008 with a careerbest season, leading all NFC tight ends and ranking 3rd among NFL tight ends with 7 TD catches...has blocked for a 1,200+ yard rusher in each of his fi rst 6 seasons...has not missed a game in 6 years, playing in 97 consecutive regular season games and 3 playoff contests. Practice Squad: Garrett Mills VIKINGS WIDE RECEIVERS The Vikings wide receivers group is one of the youngest units on the team, with the oldest member - Greg Lewis - entering his 7th season in the NFL in Of the 6 receivers on the team, 3 are either in their 1st or 2nd years, while a 4th is in just his 3rd season. Bernard Berrian: Acquired as a free agent from Chicago in 2008, quickly became an explosive player for the Vikings, setting a team record with 3 TDs of 80+ yards in a season...set a team record and tied an NFL mark with a 99-yard TD against his former Chicago teammates on 11/30/08... Notched a career-high 7 TDs and added a punt return TD in his fi rst season with the Vikings...Recorded 4 games with 100+ receiving yards and averaged 20.1 yards per catch last season...has played in 75 career games with 47 starts. Percy Harvin: Selected by the Vikings in the 1st round (#22) of the 2009 NFL Draft...A threat at both wide receiver and as a return man for the Vikings...Was one of only 2 WRs in Division I-A football since 1996 to have more than 1,500 rushing and 1,500 receiving yards, and is the only WR to accomplish those numbers in just 3 seasons...currently ranks 2nd in the NFL with a 33.0 kickoff return average. Jaymar Johnson: Spent entire 2008 season the Vikings practice squad...had an impressive 2009 offseason in the weight room and on the fi eld, making the Vikings fi nal 53-man roster in September...Acquired by the Vikings with the 193rd pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Darius Reynaud: Made splash as a rookie return man in 2008 after climbing his way from a rookie free agent to a spot on the practice squad and eventually playing in 3 games at the end of the season...returned 8 kickoffs for 201 yards (25.1 avg), including a long of 49, in Is the Vikings primary punt returner this season and opened the season with 2 punt returns for 54 yards at Cleveland. Sidney Rice: Drafted in the 2nd round (#44) in the 2007 NFL draft, has caught 4 TDs in each of his fi rst 2 seasons...had an impressive debut as a rookie in 07, ranking tied for 1st in the NFC and 2nd in the NFL among rookies with 4 TD catches, which also ranked as the 4th-most by a Vikings rookie...has played in 27 games, including 8 starts, since entering the league...started at Cleveland and fi nished with 2 catches for 17 yards. Practice Squad: Nick Moore VIKINGS DEFENSIVE LINE The Vikings have one of the best defensive lines in all of football with 3 Pro Bowlers in Jared Allen, Kevin Williams and Pat Williams. With the strong play up front, the Vikings have led the NFL in rushing defense in each of the last 3 seasons, which is the only time a team has accomplished the feat since the AFL-NFL merger in DE Jared Allen: Acquired in an offseason trade (Kansas City) in 2008 Led the Vikings with 14.5 sacks in his fi rst season wearing purple and gold Allen s sack total (14.5) was the most ever by a first year Viking Earned 1st Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors during the 2007 and 2008 season Since being drafted in 2004 has the most sacks in the NFL with DE Ray Edwards: Started off strong with 8 tackles in season opener against Cleveland Led team with 10 tackles for loss during his third season as a pro in 2008 Tied for the team lead in sacks (5) and forced fumbles (4) during the 2007 season Scored fi rst and only touchdown versus Detroit with a 9-yard fumble recovery in 07 Selected in the 4th round of the 2006 NFL Draft with the 127th pick. DE Brian Robison: Joined the Vikings in 2007 after being chosen in the 4th round of the NFL Draft Third career sack came against Brett Favre on the day he broke the NFL TD passes record Named to the 2007 Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Team Recorded team high 7 QB hurries in playoff game versus Eagles Picked up a career high in tackles (7) during 2008 regular season fi nale against the NY Giants. DE Jayme Mitchell: Enters his 4th season with the Vikings after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2006 Earned fi rst sack of career against Tom Brady on Monday Night Football in his rookie season In 2007 racked up a career high 15 tackles Missed 2008 season with knee injury Became the only undrafted rookie in team history to post 2.0+ sacks in a game. DT Kevin Williams: Known as one of the most dominate defensive lineman in the game In 2009 season opener against Cleveland picked up 7 QB pressures, a sack and a fumble recovery Has made appearances in 4 Pro Bowls and has been named to 4 1st Team All-Pro teams during his tenure with the Vikings Notched 22 sacks during fi rst 2 seasons in the NFL Has scored 4 defensive touchdowns since becoming a member of the Vikings, which is tied for best in franchise history Selected with the 9th overall pick in DT Pat Williams: Has the reputation for being one of the best run stoppers in all of pro football Signed as a free agent (Buffalo) in 2005 Has been selected to 3 straight Pro Bowls Named a 2nd Team All-Pro in 2007 Key element in Vikings #1 ranked rush defense for the past 3 seasons Came into the NFL as an undrafted free agent 170 career games ranks 3rd only to Brett Favre (272) and Ryan Longwell (192) for active Vikings players. DT Letroy Guion: Enters his 2nd season in the NFL after being selected in the 5th round in 2008 Is a key backup to All-Pro defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams Youngest defensive lineman on the Vikings roster (22) Saw action in 2 games during his 08 rookie campaign...picked up a sack against the Browns in season opener. DT Jimmy Kennedy: Finds himself with the Minnesota Vikings for a second season Picked up fi rst sack as a Viking in 2009 season opener versus the Browns Selected with the 12th overall pick (St. Louis) in 2003 Will provide interior line depth to starters Pat and Kevin Williams. DT Fred Evans: Joined the Vikings during the 2007 offseason after a one year stay in Miami First career sack came against Eli Manning and the Giants in 2007 Received playing time in all 17 games last season, his second as a Viking Started in the 2008 Wildcard game against Philadelphia. Practice Squad: Tremaine Johnson WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 15

16 VIKINGS POSITION-BY-POSITION SNAPSHOT VIKINGS LINEBACKERS Also helping the Vikings lead the NFL in rushing defense in 2006, 2007 and 2008 is the starting linebacking crew of E.J. Henderson, Ben Leber and Chad Greenway. With their play, the Vikings ranked 6th in overall defense in Jasper Brinkley: Rookie from South Carolina who saw his fi rst NFL action against Cleveland on special teams Vikings traded up in the 5th round of the 2009 draft to select the hard-hitting linebacker Played alongside twin brother Casper at the University of South Carolina. Heath Farwell: Special teams ace who looks to lead an improved group throughout the 2009 season Has a total of 72 career special teams tackles in 3+ seasons Special Teams MVP during the 2006 and 2007 season Looks to bounce back in 09 after missing the 08 season with a knee injury...was re-signed as an undrafted free agent during the 2009 offseason despite returning from a signifi cant injury. Chad Greenway: Notched 7 tackles and 3 passes defensed against Cleveland in Week 1 Led the team with 150 tackles in 2008 Set career-high in sacks with 5.5 in 08 Became a member of the Vikings in 2006 after being chosen with the 17th pick in the 1st round...sat out entire rookie season after suffering a knee injury in the fi rst preseason game that year. E.J. Henderson: The leader of the Vikings defense returns to the fi eld after missing time in 2008 with a foot injury Was named a captain for the second straight season Had a team high 9 tackles against Cleveland Recorded a career high 155 tackles during the 2007 season Posted career-best 17 tackles against Carolina in 2008 Joined the Vikings in 2003 as a 2nd round draft pick. Erin Henderson: The younger Henderson brother fi nds himself on the Vikings roster for the 2nd year The one time rookie free agent will back up the solid linebacker core and contribute on special teams. Ben Leber: The 8-year veteran begins his 4th go-around with the Vikings Picked up 6 tackles and a half sack in the fi rst game in 2009 Tied for NFL lead in fumbles recoveries (4) in 08 Posted a career-high 94 total tackles in 2008 One of two starters from the state of South Dakota, the other is fellow LB Chad Greenway. Kenny Onatolu: Former CFL star joins the Vikings for his fi rst taste of the NFL Signed with the team during the 09 offseason...currently leads the team with 3 special teams tackles Joins Jim Kleinsasser (North Dakota) as the second Division II player on the Vikings roster. VIKINGS SPECIALISTS The Vikings have 3 of the better specialists in the NFL in each of their respective positions with K Ryan Longwell, P Chris Kluwe and LS Cullen Loeffler. P Chris Kluwe: Fifth-year pro who enjoyed his best season in 2008 when he launched 33 punts over 50+ yards and had a 47.6-yard gross punting average, both Vikings records Has 100 punts of 50+ yards, which is the most of any Vikings punter...holds the 3 highest team marks for 50+ yard punts in a season with 33, 29 and 22...Picked up after being placed on waivers by the Seahawks in K Ryan Longwell: The 2008 Special Teams MVP returns to the Vikings for his 5th season and his 13th overall year in the NFL Made career best 6 FGs over 50 yards in 2008, including the North Division clinching 50-yarder against the Giants as time expired Prior to the start of the 2009 season, ranked 22nd in NFL history with 1,373 points Joined the Vikings after leaving rival Green Bay in VIKINGS DEFENSIVE BACKS The Vikings defensive backfi eld, led by CB Antoine Winfield, has an even mix of youth and experience. While Winfi eld and S Madieu Williams have 11 years and 6 years in the league respectively, starters S Tyrell Johnson and CB Cedric Griffin have just 2 and 4. S Husain Abdullah: Begins his 2nd season with the Vikings after initially joining the club as a rookie free agent One of 3 Washington State alumni currently in the Vikings secondary (Frampton and Paymah) Led the Vikings in special teams tackles as a rookie with 24 Only rookie free agent to play in all 16 games last season. CB Asher Allen: Vikings 3rd round pick in 2009 will play a role on special teams and provide depth in an experienced secondary Recently changed number to 21 from 30 after the fi nal roster cuts Played the second half of his junior season with a cast over his right hand. S Eric Frampton: The 3rd-year pro will contribute on special teams as he has shown a knack for in the past Has 35 special teams tackles over the past 2 seasons, highest on the team Became a member of the Vikings after being waived by the Lions in CB Cedric Griffin: Recorded the Vikings fi rst interception of the season against Cleveland The 4th-year player set a career-high in tackles last season with an even 100 Recorded 7 special teams tackles in 08, a career high as well Ranked 2nd on the team with passes defended in 2008 with 13 A 2nd round draft pick (#48) in S Tyrell Johnson: Second-year player who replaces established veteran Darren Sharper Picked up one interception last season as a rookie off Drew Brees Was the only Vikings rookie to start a game in 2008 and played in all 17 games As a special teams member recorded 6 tackles Was the Vikings first selection (2nd round, #43) in CB Karl Paymah: Free agent from Denver who will be leaned on to improve the special teams production Joins the Vikings after spending his fi rst 4 seasons in the Mile High city Recorded one special teams tackle against Cleveland in Week 1 Finished with a career-high 29 tackles in S Jamarca Sanford: The 5th and fi nal member of the Vikings 09 draft class provides secondary depth and special teams help One of 4 players selected from the SEC in the most recent draft class Was the SEC s active tackles leader during his career. CB Benny Sapp: Nickel back brings his scrappy play to the Vikings secondary Picked up 6 tackles during the 2009 opener Started a careerhigh 4 games in 2008 Was a teammate of Chad Greenway at Iowa Joined the Vikings in 2008 after coming over from Kansas City where he played with Vikings DE Jared Allen. S Madieu Williams: A free-agent signing in 2008 (Cincinnati) the 6-year veteran looks to direct traffic in the Vikings secondary Snared an INT in his 1st game as a Viking against Houston in 08 Had 3 tackles in Week 1 of the 2009 season Native of Sierra Leone moved to the USA at age 9. CB Antoine Winfield: Known as one of the most physical corners in the game 11-year vet signed a contract extension this offseason Earned 1st Pro Bowl birth in Also picked up 2nd-Team AP All-Pro honors Has scored a TD in each of the past 3 seasons Recorded 96 tackles and 9.0 tackles for loss (career high) in 08 Joined the Vikings after leaving the Buffalo Bills in Practice Squad: S Colt Anderson LS Cullen Loeffler: One of the more consistent long snappers in the league, the 6th year pro has been a member of the team since 2004 The former tight end has snapped on 4 of the 5 longest FGs in team history Picked up one special teams tackle in Week 1 vs. Cleveland... Originally joined the Vikings as a rookie free agent in WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 16

17 VIKINGS OFFENSIVE TEAM NOTES VIKINGS A RUSH UNDER CHILDRESS Since Brad Childress took over in 2006, the Vikings have rushed for 7,017 yards over the past 49 games, which ranks 1st in the NFL during that time. The Vikings currently lead the league in 2009 with 225 rushing yards. Most Rushing Yards 2009 Team Rushing Yards Yards Per Game 1) Minnesota ) Baltimore ) N.Y. Jets ) Philadelphia Most Rushing Yards (Regular Season) Team Attempts Yards Avg. Per Game 1) Minnesota... 1, , ) Atlanta... 1, , ) N.Y. Giants... 1, , * The team s 4.7 yards-per-carry average over the past 4 seasons is 2nd in the NFL. Highest Yards Per Carry Average (Regular Season) Team Attempts Yards Avg. 1) N.Y. Giants... 1, , ) Minnesota... 1, , t) Three teams averaging 4.6 yards per carry * The Vikings 195 rushes of 10+ yards from (13.1% of Vikings rushes) ranks 1st in the league. Most Rushes of 10+ Yards Team Rushes of 10+ Yards 1) Minnesota t) Jacksonville t) N.Y. Giants ) Atlanta * RB Chester Taylor s 95-yard TD run against Seattle (2006) ranks as the longest run in the NFL in the past 4 years. * The Vikings have rushed for 351 fi rst downs from ; that total ranks 4th during that time. Rushing First Downs Team First Down Rushes 1) New England ) N.Y. Giants ) Jacksonville ) Minnesota * The Vikings have scored 52 rushing touchdowns during that time, which is 6th in the NFL. Rushing Touchdowns Team Rushing TDs 1) San Diego t) Jacksonville t) New England ) Tennessee ) New Orleans ) Minnesota ) Indianapolis CONTROLLING THE CLOCK In Week 1 at Cleveland, the Vikings controlled the ball for 33:22, which ranked as the 10th-best for the opening weekend of the 2009 season. MINIMIZING PENALTIES After being fl agged 40 times in the 4 preseason games, the Vikings were sharp against Cleveland, committing just 2 penalties against the Browns. That was the lowest among all NFL teams on opening weekend. Least Penalties Called Against In 2009 Team Penalties 1) Minnesota t) Chicago t) Indianapolis t) Jacksonville t) Kansas City t) Tampa Bay... 3 PROTECTING THE BALL The Vikings were one of 8 teams in the NFL that did not give up a turnover over Kickoff Weekend. The team s +2 differential is tied for 4th after one game. Turnover Differential Team Differential 1) Philadelphia t) Atlanta t) Green Bay t) Minnesota t) Denver t) Jacksonville t) St. Louis PUT IT ON THE BOARD After one week, the Vikings are tied for 3rd in the NFL with 34 offensive points scored. The league average through the fi rst game is 16 points. The Vikings are 4th in scoring effi ciency, as they ve put points on the board in 46.2% of the their offensive possessions. The Vikings 3 rushing TDs against the Browns were the most of any team on opening weekend. Average Offensive Points Per Game Team Total Offensive Points Avg. PPG 1) New Orleans ) Baltimore t) Minnesota t) Dallas Most Rushing TDs in 2009 Team Rushing TDs 1) Minnesota t) Baltimore t) Detroit t) N.Y. Jets t) Tampa Bay... 2 CAPITALIZING ON MISTAKES The Vikings 10 points off Cleveland Browns turnovers ranks 2nd in the NFL through the fi rst week. The Vikings scored after both the Browns interception and fumble with a 6-yard pass from QB Brett Favre to WR Percy Harvin and a 37-yard FG from K Ryan Longwell. Points Scored Off Takeaways Team (Takeaways) Points 1) Philadelphia (7) ) Minnesota (2) ) Atlanta (4) t) 8 teams... 7 WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 17

18 BRETT FAVRE NOTES CROSSING THE BORDER On Tuesday, August 18, many Vikings fans witnessed the unimaginable, as longtime Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre signed a 2-year deal with Minnesota, bringing one of the biggest sports border rivalries to even greater heights. In his 19th year in the NFL, Favre joins the Vikings after spending the 2008 season with the N.Y. Jets, where he was voted to his 10th Pro Bowl and fi nished the season with 3,472 passing yards and 22 touchdowns. Prior to joining the Jets, Favre spent 16 seasons with the Packers. During that time he endured only one losing season, taking the Packers to 2 Super Bowls (winning one) and making 11 playoff appearances. Favre s numbers over the years speak for themselves: * Named MVP of the NFL 3 consecutive seasons ( ) and selected to 10 Pro Bowls. * Has started 270 consecutive games (292 including playoffs) for Green Bay, N.Y. Jets and Minnesota, the longest stretch ever by an NFL QB and tied for the longest among all players (Jim Marshall-Vikings). * Holds every signifi cant NFL career passing record and is the league s all-time leader in TD passes (465), completions (5,734), attempts (9,301), yards (65,237) and victories as a starting QB (170). * Has 41 career game-winning comebacks (4th quarter defi cit or tie). * Has 55 career 300-yard passing games. * Extended 2 of his own NFL records in 2008 with his 17th consecutive season and 17th overall season with 3,000+ yards passing. * Has surpassed the 4,000-yard passing mark 5 times during his career. * Earned countless honors throughout his career, the most recent being Sports Illustrated s 2007 Sportsman of the Year. LEAGUE OF HIS OWN Brett Favre holds the NFL record in every signifi cant passing category, eclipsing the career TD passes record against the Vikings at the Metrodome back in NFL Career TD Passes TDs 1) Brett Favre ) Dan Marino ) Fran Tarkenton ) Peyton Manning ) John Elway NFL Career Passing Yards Yards 1) Brett Favre...65,237 2) Dan Marino...61,361 3) John Elway...51,475 4) Warren Moon...49,325 5) Fran Tarkenton...47,003 NFL Career Passing Totals Comp./Att./Pct. 1) Brett Favre... 5,734/9,301/61.6% 2) Dan Marino... 4,967/8,358/59.4% 3) John Elway... 4,123/7,250/56.9% 4) Drew Bledsoe... 3,839/6,717/57.2% 5) Peyton Manning... 3,867/5,998/64.5% 72-HOUR FAVRE FRENZY In the 72 hours following the Brett Favre signing, the Vikings experienced some staggering numbers in several areas: * The team sold over 4,000 season tickets and over 15,000 individual game tickets. * The 3 Vikings Locker Room retail stores and vikings.com sold over 5,000 Favre jerseys. * Vikings.com had over 1 million visitors. The team had 800,000 page views in the fi rst 24 hours after the signing (compared to an average of 100,000). * The Vikings preseason game against the Chiefs had a 25.8 household TV rating and a 48 share. The game topped out with a 29.1 rating and a 56 share at one point. WINNER S CIRCLE Brett Favre has won more games as a starting quarterback than any player in NFL history. With Favre at the helm in the 17 seasons prior to joining the Vikings, his teams have gone to the playoffs 11 times and he has endured only one losing season. Most Wins By Starting QBs In NFL History, Team W-L 1) Brett Favre, Green Bay, N.Y. Jets, Minnesota ) John Elway, Denver ) Dan Marino, Miami ) Fran Tarkenton, Minnesota & N.Y. Giants ) Johnny Unitas, Baltimore & San Diego t) Joe Montana, San Francisco & Kansas City t) Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Year-By-Year Records With Favre Starting At QB Team, Season W-L (Playoffs) Green Bay, 1992# Green Bay, (Divisional Playoffs) Green Bay, (Divisional Playoffs) Green Bay, 1995* (NFC Championship Game) Green Bay, 1996* (Super Bowl XXXI Champions) Green Bay, 1997* (Super Bowl XXXII) Green Bay, (Wild Card Playoffs) Green Bay, Green Bay, Green Bay, (Divisional Playoffs) Green Bay, 2002* (Wild Card Playoffs) Green Bay, 2003* (Divisional Playoffs) Green Bay, 2004* (Wild Card Playoffs) Green Bay, Green Bay, Green Bay, 2007* (NFC Championship Game) N.Y. Jets, Minnesota Vikings, * NFC Central/North titles # Favre 8-5 as the starter MEASURE UP THE YARDS Brett Favre entered 2009 with a streak of 17 consecutive seasons throwing for 3,000+ yards, breaking the plateau in each season dating back to Most Consecutive 3,000-Yard Passing Seasons Seasons 1) Brett Favre, Green Bay & N.Y. Jets... 17; ) Peyton Manning, Indianapolis...11; ) Dan Marino, Miami...9; Most Overall 3,000-Yard Passing Seasons Seasons 1) Brett Favre, Green Bay & N.Y. Jets... 17; ) Dan Marino, Miami...13; , 94-95, ) John Elway, Denver...12; , ) Peyton Manning, Indianapolis...11; WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 18

19 BRETT FAVRE NOTES EXCLUSIVE COMPANY Brett Favre and fellow QB Peyton Manning are the only players in NFL history to receive the Associated Press NFL MVP award 3 times during their careers. Favre accomplished the feat in 3 consecutive seasons , 1996 and Multiple Associated Press NFL MVP Award Winners, Team Honors; Seasons 1t) Brett Favre, Green Bay... 3; t) Peyton Manning, Indianapolis...3; , t) Jim Brown, Cleveland...2; 1957, t) Johnny Unitas, Baltimore...2; 1964, t) Joe Montana, San Francisco...2; 1989, t) Steve Young, San Francisco...2; 1992, t) Kurt Warner, St. Louis...2; Vikings Associated Press NFL MVP Award Winners Season Alan Page Fran Tarkenton BEST OF THE BEST Brett Favre ranks among the NFL s all-time greatest QBs in the single season and career passing charts. His consistency over his 18 seasons as a starting QB has put him in elite company. Most Seasons Leading League In Passing Seasons 1t) Brett Favre... 4; , t)Johnny Unitas...4; t) Len Dawson...4; , t) Steve Young...4; , 98 Most Career Games With 4+ TD Passes Games Dan Marino...21 Brett Favre...20 Johnny Unitas...17 TEST OF DURABLILITY Brett Favre is currently tied with former Vikings ironman Jim Marshall for the most consecutive regular-season starts (270) in NFL history. Marshall started 270 games in a row for Minnesota from He played 12 games with Cleveland in 1960, but offi cial records of starters were not kept before The Browns internal records, however, indicate that Marshall did not start the fi nal 11 games of that season. Favre also trails only Marshall in consecutive regular season games played, as Favre has played in 272 and Marshall finished his career with 282. Most Consecutive Regular Season NFL Stars Games 1t) Jim Marshall t) Brett Favre Most Consecutive Regular Season NFL Games Played Games 1) Jim Marshall ) Brett Favre TOUCHDOWN TARGETS Brett Favre has thrown TD passes to 51 different players over his career - 44 with Green Bay, 6 with the N.Y. Jets and 1 with Minnesota. His fi rst career TD pass came vs. Cincinnati (9/20/92) when he connected with Sterling Sharpe on a 5-yard score. The following list is for regular season games only. s Catching TD Passes From Favre TDs Antonio Freeman...57 Sterling Sharpe...41 Donald Driver...36 Robert Brooks...32 Bubba Franks...29 Bill Schroeder...19 Javon Walker...19 Mark Chmura...16 Dorsey Levens...16 Ahman Green...14 Greg Jennings...14 William Henderson...13 Tyrone Davis...12 Robert Ferguson...12 Keith Jackson...11 Edgar Bennett...10 David Martin...9 Donald Lee...8 Anthony Morgan...8 Corey Bradford...7 Laveranues Coles...7 Jackie Harris...6 Antonio Chatman...5 Jerricho Cotchery...5 Tony Fisher...5 Derrick Mayes...5 Don Beebe...4 Ruvell Martin...4 Mark Clayton...3 Mark Ingram...3 Dustin Keller...3 Terry Mickens...3 Chansi Stuckey...3 Terry Glenn...2 Noah Herron...2 James Jones...2 Thomas Jones...2 Charles Jordan...2 Jeff Thomason...2 Leon Washington...2 Ed West...2 Reggie Cobb...1 Samkon Gado...1 Percy Harvin...1 Charles Lee...1 Andre Rison...1 Koren Robinson...1 Harry Sydney...1 Kitrick Taylor...1 Darrell Thompson...1 Wesley Walls...1 FAVRE S SINGLE GAME PASSING HIGHS Attempts vs. San Francisco (10/14/96) Completions at Chicago (12/5/93) Passing Yards at Chicago (12/5/93) TD Passes vs. Arizona (9/28/08) Long Pass... 99t...vs. Chicago (9/11/95) Highest QB Rating at Oakland (12/22/03) WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 19

20 RUSHING TO THE TOP RB Adrian Peterson currently leads the NFL with 180 rushing yards through one game. His 180 yards against Cleveland set a new Vikings record for the most yards in a season opener. He also became the fi rst player in NFL history to rush for at least 180 yards and 3 TDs on kickoff weekend. Last season Peterson became the fi rst Vikings running back in team history to lead the league in rushing when he fi nished with 1,760 rushing yards in (110.0 ypg). Peterson s 1,885 scrimmage yards also ranked 1st, and his 10 rushing touchdowns ranked tied for 8th. Peterson fi nished 2nd with 42 rushes of 10+ yards, 2nd with 81 fi rst downs (22.3% of his carries), and tied for 4th among RBs with 200+ carries with a 4.8 yards per carry average NFL Rushing Leaders Rushing Yards Avg. Per Game 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ) Mike Bell, NO Scrimmage Yardage Leaders Scrimmage Yards Avg. Per Game 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ) Reggie Wayne, IND NFL Average Yards Per Rush Att. Yards Avg. 1) Carnell Williams, TB ) Adrian Peterson, MIN Rushes of 10+ Yards Rushes of 10+ Yds 1) Adrian Peterson t) 3 players... 3 Best Rushing Rankings in NFL - Vikings Ranking (Yards) 1) Adrian Peterson, st (1,760 yards) 2t) Adrian Peterson, nd (1,341 yards) 2t) Robert Smith, nd (1,521 yards) 2t) Dave Osborn, nd (972 yards) Peterson already ranks tied for 2nd in Vikings annals for career 100-yard rushing performances with 17 in just 31 career games. He can move into sole possession of 2nd place with a 100-yard performance against the Lions. Career 100-Yard Rushing Performances - Vikings 1) Robert Smith t) Adrian Peterson t) Chuck Foreman Single Season 100-Yard Rushing Games - Vikings 1t) Adrian Peterson, t) Robert Smith, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Robert Smith, Yard Rushing Performances In First 3 NFL Seasons - NFL 100-Yard Games 1) Earl Campbell, ) Eric Dickerson, ) Edgerrin James, ) Clinton Portis, ) Ottis Anderson, t) Adrian Peterson, t) LaDainian Tomlinson, ADRIAN PETERSON NOTES WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 20 LEAGUE LEADER Since entering the league in 2007, Peterson has rushed for 3,281 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns. His 3,281 yards are the most in the NFL from and his 25 TDs are the 2nd most. Peterson s career average of rushing yards per game in his 31 NFL contests also ranks as the highest in the NFL from Only one other player with 2,000+ yards has averaged 100+ yards a game for his career (Jim Brown avg/118 games) NFL Rushing Yards Per Game Yards Per Game 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ) Brandon Jacobs, NYG NFL Rushing Yards Yards 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN (31 games)... 3,281 2) Clinton Portis, WAS (33 games)... 2, NFL Rushing Touchdowns Touchdowns 1) LaDainian Tomlinson, SD ) Adrian Peterson, MIN ) DeAngelo Williams, CAR Rushes For 10+ Yards 10+ Rush 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ) Clinton Portis, WAS Average Yards Per Rush Avg. 1) Jerious Norwood, ATL t) Derrick Ward, TB t) DeAngelo Williams, CAR ) Adrian Peterson, MIN Scrimmage Yards Per Game Yards 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ) Brian Westbrook, PHI ) LaDainian Tomlinson, SD PETERSON S RECORD-BREAKING PACE CENTURY MARK With 1,760 rushing yards in 2008, Peterson broke the team record for single season rushing yards, previously owned by RB Robert Smith (1,521 yards in 2000). As a rookie in 2007, Peterson fi nished with 1,341 yards despite missing 2 games due to injury, which ranks as the 3rd-best single-season performance. Single Season Rushing Leaders - Vikings Yards 1) Adrian Peterson, ,760 2) Robert Smith, ,521 3) Adrian Peterson, ,341 Peterson averaged yards per game in 2008, which was well above the Vikings record of 95.7 yards per game, set by Peterson during his rookie season in 2007 (1,341 yards/14 games). Single Season Rushing Yards Per Game Average - Vikings (Yds/Games) Avg. Yds. Per Game 1) Adrian Peterson, 2008 (1,760/16) ) Adrian Peterson, 2007 (1,341/14) ) Robert Smith, 2000 (1,521/16) ) Robert Smith, 1997 (1,266/14)

21 ADRIAN PETERSON NOTES ALL DAY AND THE ALL-TIME GREATEST STARTS RB Adrian Peterson s 3,101 yards in his fi rst 2 seasons was more than all but 3 running backs during their fi rst 2 years in the NFL. Peterson s yardage total surpassed the likes of Walter Payton, Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, and Emmitt Smith and Clinton Portis. Peterson also became only the 5th player in league history to reach 3,000 rushing yards in the fi rst 2 seasons in the NFL. All-Time Rushing Leaders In First 2 NFL Seasons Rush Yards Avg. Lg TD 1) Eric Dickerson , t ) Edgerrin James , ) Earl Campbell , t ) Adrian Peterson , t ) Clinton Portis , t ) Ottis Anderson , t ) LaDainian Tomlinson , ) Barry Sanders , t ) Eddie George , ) Billy Sims , Peterson currently has 3,281 career yards after just one game in his 3rd season. If he continues at the pace of his fi rst 2 seasons, he will break into the top 10 among all-time running backs in their fi rst 3 years in the NFL. All-Time Rushing Leaders In First 3 NFL Seasons Yards 1) Eric Dickerson... 5,147 2) Earl Campbell... 5,081 3) Jamal Lewis... 4,757 4) LaDainian Tomlinson... 4,564 5) Clinton Portis... 4,414 6) Terrell Davis... 4,405 7) Ottis Anderson... 4,333 8) Barry Sanders... 4,322 9) Emmitt Smith... 4,213 10) Eddie George... 4,061 Despite playing in just 31 career games, Peterson currently ranks tied for 2nd in Vikings history with 17 games of 100+ yards rushing. The following is a list of those performances from 2007-Present: Peterson s 100-Yard Rushing Performances vs. Atlanta, 9/9/ at Kansas City, 9/23/ vs. Green Bay, 9/30/ at Chicago, 10/14/ vs. San Diego, 11/4/ * vs. Detroit, 12/2/ at Green Bay, 9/8/ vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/ vs. Detroit, 10/12/ at Chicago, 10/19/ vs. Houston, 11/2/ vs. Green Bay, 11/9/ vs. Chicago, 11/30/ at Detroit, 12/7/ at Arizona, 12/14/ vs. N.Y. Giants, 12/28/ at Cleveland, 9/13/ * NFL Record REACHING 100 Career 100-Yard Rushing Performances - Vikings 1) Robert Smith t) Adrian Peterson t) Chuck Foreman YARD DASH Peterson has 8 runs of 50 or more yards in just 31 career games played. That number ranks 2nd in Vikings annals behind Robert Smith s 12 career rushes of 50+ yards. Career 50-Yard Runs - Vikings...50-Yd Rushes 1) Robert Smith, ) Adrian Peterson, t) Michael Bennett, t) Tommy Mason, FIRST HALF EXPLOSION Peterson has rushed for 100 yards or more in the fi rst half 8 times in his short career. Such a feat has only been accomplished 14 times in team history, and Peterson has over half of those performances. 100-Yards Rushing In First Half - Vikings Games 1) Adrian Peterson, ) Robert Smith, t) 4 players...1 JUST ANOTHER RECORD Peterson set a new team record vs. Houston (11/2/08) for the most rushing yards gained in his fi rst 2 seasons on the team. His 139 yards rushing on the day gave him a career total of 2,164, which moved him past RB Chester Taylor s 2,060 from ( ). He fi nished his fi rst 2 years with 3,101 yards. Most Rushing Yards In First 2 Seasons - Vikings Yards 1) Adrian Peterson ( )... 3,101 2) Chester Taylor ( )... 2,060 HIGHEST AVERAGE IN NFL HISTORY In 31 career games, Peterson is averaging yards per contest (3,101 yards). That average ranks as the highest in NFL history. Jim Brown is the only other player to average over 100 yards a game for his career. Average Rushing Yards Per Game - NFL Career Yds. Per Game 1) Adrian Peterson, (3,281/31) ) Jim Brown, (12,312/118) ) Barry Sanders, (15,269/153) ) Terrell Davis, (7,601/78) ) LaDainian Tomlinson, (11,664/126) ONE OUT OF EVERY TWO Peterson currently holds the all-time NFL record for the highest percentage of 100-yard rushing games. In just 31 career contests, Peterson has gone over 100 yards 17 times. That s a rate of 53.3%. 100-Yard Game Career Percentage Percentage (100-yard Games/GP) 1) Adrian Peterson, (17/31) ) Barry Sanders, (76/153) ) Jim Brown, (58/118) ) Clinton Portis, (43/100) ) Eric Dickerson, (64/146) WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 21

22 ADRIAN PETERSON NOTES CLIMBING THE CHARTS It took just 26 career games for Peterson to break into the top 10 all-time rushers in Vikings history. With his 131 yards against Chicago (11/30/08), Peterson passed Fran Tarkenton s career total of 2,548 yards. Peterson now has 3,281 yards in 31 games. His 5.2 yards-percarry average ranks as the highest in team history among runners with at least 500 carries. Career Rushing Leaders - Vikings Att. Yds. Avg. TD 1) Robert Smith, , , ) Chuck Foreman, , , ) Bill Brown, , , ) Ted Brown, , , ) Dave Osborn, , , ) Darrin Nelson, , , ) Adrian Peterson, , ) Tommy Mason, , ) Michael Bennett, , ) Terry Allen, , LONGEST RUNS The following is a look at Peterson s 10 career longest runs: Yards Game 1) 73t... at Chicago, 10/14/07 2t) 67t... vs. N.Y. Giants, 12/28/08 2t) 67t... at Chicago, 10/14/07 4t) 64t... vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 4t) 64t... at Cleveland, 9/13/09 5) vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 6) vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07 7) 54t... at Chicago, 10/19/08 8) vs. Houston, 11/2/08 9) at Green Bay, 9/8/08 10) at Arizona, 12/14/08 CROSSING 2,000 Peterson set a new team record for fewest games needed to reach 2,000 yards (21), breaking Chester Taylor s mark of 29. His 2,000 yards in 21 games ranks tied for 3rd in NFL history for fewest games needed to reach that mark. Eric Dickerson holds the NFL record of 18. Games Needed To Reach 2,000 Rushing Yards Games 1) Eric Dickerson, ) Earl Campbell, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Ottis Anderson, t) George Rogers, t) Jim Brown, SINGLE-GAME RUSHING HIGHS With his 180 rushing yards at Cleveland (9/13/09), Peterson now owns 4 of the top 5 Vikings single-game rushing performances, listed below. Vikings Single-Game Rushing Yards, Game 1) 296 *...Adrian Peterson, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 2) Adrian Peterson, at Chicago, 10/14/07 3) Chuck Foreman, at Philadelphia, 10/24/76 4) Adrian Peterson, vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 5) Adrian Peterson, at Cleveland, 9/13/09 * NFL Record STARTING STRONG This year Peterson became the third running back in NFL history and the fi rst in Vikings history to break the 100-yard plateau in each of the fi rst 3 season openers of his career. Only Willie Parker (4; ) and Edgerrin James (3; ) have accomplished the feat with Peterson. Longest Streak of Season Openers With 100+ Yards Rushing (Years) Games 1) Willie Parker, PIT ( )...4 2t) Adrian Peterson, MIN ( ) *...3 2t) Edgerrin James, IND ( )...3 PETERSON SHATTERS OPENING DAY RECORDS In Week One at Cleveland, Peterson tallied 180 rushing yards and 3 TDs on just 25 carries. His totals broke Vikings and NFL records alike, as he became the fi rst player in NFL history to rush for at least 180 yards and score 3 TDs in a season opener. Most Rushing Yards On Opening Day - Vikings Yards 1) Adrian Peterson, 9/13/ ) Robert Smith, 9/31/ ) Terry Allen, 9/9/ Most Rushing TDs on Opening Day - Vikings TDs 1t) Adrian Peterson, 9/13/ t) Daunte Culpepper, 9/3/ Most Combined Net Yards On Opening Day - Vikings Yards 1) Herschel Walker, 9/9/ ) Adrian Peterson, 9/13/ Longest Rush on Opening Day - Vikings Longest Rush 1) Robert Smith, 8/31/ t 2) Dave Osborn, 9/17/ ) Adrian Peterson, 9/13/ t ANOTHER TOP 10 With his 3 rushing TDs at Cleveland (9/13/09), Peterson moved into the top 10 among Vikings for career rushing TDs. He now has 25, which ranks 9th in team history. Most Career Rushing TDs - Vikings TDs 1t) Chuck Foreman, t) Bill Brown, ) Ted Brown, ) Robert Smith, t) Dave Osborn, t) Daunte Culpepper, ) Tommy Mason, ) Leroy Hoard, ) Adrian Peterson, 2007-Present ) Terry Allen, SECOND-HALF BURST After rushing for just 25 yards in the fi rst half at Cleveland (9/13), Peterson broke out for 155 yards in the second half. Most Rushing Yards in a Half - Vikings Yards, Game 1) Adrian Peterson, vs San Diego, 11/4/07 (2nd) 2) Adrian Peterson, at Cleveland, 9/13/09 (2nd) 3) Chuck Foreman, at Philadelphia, 10/24/76 (2nd) WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 22

23 VIKINGS OFFENSIVE TEAM NOTES WINNING ON THE GROUND The Vikings are a combined 18-5 when one of their current running backs rushes for 100 yards. Adrian Peterson - 17 games record vs. San Diego, 11/4/07... W at Chicago, 10/14/07... W vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08... W at Cleveland, 9/13/09... W at Arizona, 12/14/08... W vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08... L vs. Houston, 11/2/08... W vs. Chicago, 11/30/08... W at Chicago, 10/19/08... L vs. Detroit, 12/2/07... W vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07... L vs. Detroit, 10/12/08... W vs. N.Y. Giants... W at Green Bay, 9/8/08... L vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07... W at Detroit, 12/7/08... W at Kansas City, 9/23/07... L Chester Taylor - 6 games record at Seattle, 10/22/06... W vs. Oakland, 11/18/07... W vs. Arizona, 11/26/06... W vs. Detroit, 10/8/06... W vs. Carolina, 9/17/06... W at San Francisco, 12/9/07... W TAYLOR CLUTCH ON 3RD DOWN RB Chester Taylor led all NFL running backs and finished 6th among all players with 25 catches on 3rd down in In 2008, Taylor ranked 3rd on the Vikings roster with 45 catches for 399 yards and 2 touchdowns and added 399 yards and 4 TDs on the ground. After one week this season, Taylor leads the Vikings with 5 catches NFL Most Receptions on 3rd Down - Running Backs Yards 1) Chester Taylor, MIN ) Leon Washington, NYJ t) Jerious Norwood, ATL/Mewelde Moore, PIT. 18 TAYLOR RANKS IN VIKINGS ANNALS RB Chester Taylor has 2,476 rushing yards as a Viking, which ranks tied for 12th in team history. With just 72 rushing yards, Taylor can surpass Fran Tarkenton s 2,548 and with 319 yards, Taylor can crack the Vikings top 10. Career Rushing Leaders - Vikings Att Yds Avg TD 1) Robert Smith, , , ) Chuck Foreman, , , ) Bill Brown, , , ) Ted Brown, , , ) Dave Osborn, , , ) Darrin Nelson, , , ) Tommy Mason, , ) Michael Bennett, , ) Adrian Peterson, , ) Terry Allen, , ) Fran Tarkenton, , , t) Chester Taylor, , t) Daunte Culpepper, , A DANGEROUS ONE-TWO PUNCH While RB Adrian Peterson broke the team record for the most rushing yards in a single season in 2008, his counterpart quietly had a signifi - cant impact as well. In relief of Peterson, RB Chester Taylor rushed for 399 yards on 101 carries, an average of 3.96 yards per carry. Taylor also scored 4 touchdowns on the ground. Since joining the Vikings, Taylor has rushed for 2,476 yards in 3+ seasons. In 2007, his 5.4 yard average ranked 3rd in the NFL, as he fi nished with 844 yards and 7 TDs on 157 carries. Taylor has 2 of the top 3 longest rushes in Vikings history and also holds the longest rush in the NFL over the past 3 years. Longest Rushes In Vikings History, Rush 1) Chester Taylor, at Seattle (10/22/06)...95t 2) Michael Bennett, at Tampa Bay (11/3/02)...85t 3) Chester Taylor, at San Francisco (12/9/07)...84t BERRI NICE WR Bernard Berrian owns 2 of the Vikings 3 longest pass plays in team history. His 99-yard TD reception against Chicago (11/30) in 2008 broke a 46-year-old team record for the longest pass play. It also tied as the longest pass in NFL history; only 11 players have caught 99-yard TD passes all-time. In his fi rst year with the team in 2008, Berrian had the Vikings 5 longest receptions of the season and led the Vikings in receiving yards 8 times. He also had 4 of the Vikings longest 5 TD catches (99t, 86t, 54t, 49t). He put up his 3 highest single-game receiving yardage days of his career vs. Detroit, 122 vs. Chicago and 110 at New Orleans. Longest Completion - Vikings Play Yards 1) Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian, vs. Chicago, 11/30/ t 2) Fran Tarkenton to Charley Ferguson, vs. Chicago, 11/11/ t 3) Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian, vs. Detroit, 10/12/ t Longest Scrimmage Play - Vikings Play Yards 1) Bernard Berrian vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 - Pass...99t 2) Chester Taylor at Seattle, 10/22/06 - Run...95t 3) Charley Ferguson vs. Chicago, 11/11/62 - Pass...89t 4) Bernard Berrian vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 - Pass...86t Longest Completion - NFL Play Yards 1t) Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian, MIN vs. CHI, 11/30/ t 1t) 10 other plays...99t Berrian s Career 100-Yard Receiving Games 1) vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 2) vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 2) at New Orleans, 10/6/08 3) vs. Seattle, 10/1/06 4) vs. Seattle, 1/14/07* (Playoffs) 5t) vs. Houston, 11/2/08 5t) at New England, 11/26/06 7) at Seattle, 11/18/07 80-PLUS 80+ Yard Plays In A Single Season - Vikings Plays 1) Bernard Berrian, (86t pass, 99t pass, 82t PR) 2t) Koren Robinson, (80t pass, 86t KR) 2t) Darren Sharper, (88t INT return, 92t INT return) WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 23

24 VIKINGS OFFENSIVE TEAM NOTES HARVIN CATCHES FIRST TD Rookie WR Percy Harvin caught QB Brett Favre s fi rst pass as a Viking in the preseason and Favre s fi rst regular season TD pass with Minnesota in Week One at Cleveland (9/13). It was the rookie s fi rst TD catch in the NFL, and it came from a guy who began his NFL career when Harvin was 3 years old. Harvin fi nished the game with 3 catches for 36 yards while returning 3 kickoffs for 99 yards (33.0 avg.). He became only the 6th Vikings rookie to score in his fi rst NFL game. Vikings Rookies to Score in First NFL Game, Game TDs 1) Randy Moss, vs Tampa Bay, 9/6/ t) Chuck Foreman, vs. Oakland, 9/16/ t) Sammy White, at New Orleans, 9/12/ t) James Brim, vs. Green Bay, 10/4/ t) Adrian Peterson, vs. Atlanta, 9/9/ t) Percy Harvin, at Cleveland, 9/13/ SHIANCOE RANKS IN TOP 3 Since joining the Vikings, TE Visanthe Shiancoe has 72 receptions for 945 yards and 8 TDs in 2+ seasons. In his opening 5 seasons in the NFL ( ), Shiancoe had 576 receiving yards, a total he passed during the 2008 season when he also tied for 3rd in the NFL among tight ends with 7 TD receptions. Shiancoe, known for his tireless work ethic and his post-practice routines, had 3 catches against the Browns in Week One, fi nishing with 26 yards. He is tied for 7th in career TDs by Vikings TEs with 8. Most Career Receiving TDs by Vikings Tight Ends TDs 1) Steve Jordan, ) Stu Voigt, ) Joe Senser, ) Gordon Smith, ) John Beasley, ) Andrew Glover, t) Visanthe Shiancoe, t) Hal Bedsole, Most Receiving TDs by a Tight End in a Single Season - Vikings TDs 1) Joe Senser, t) Visanthe Shiancoe, t) Joe Senser, SHIANCOE S CAREER DAY TE Visanthe Shiancoe s 136-yard receiving day vs. Atlanta (12/21) ranks as the 2nd best receiving total by a Vikings tight end. Most Receiving Yards by a Tight End in a Single Game - Vikings Yards 1) Steve Jordan, vs. WAS (11/2/86) ) Visanthe Shiancoe, vs. ATL (12/21/08) ) Gordon Smith, vs. SF (11/26/61) ) Joe Senser, vs. NYJ (12/26/82) TIGHT END TOUGHNESS TE Jim Kleinsasser has made an impact in the Vikings record book despite being best known for his powerful blocking in the running game. Kleinsasser has started 105 career games, which ranks as the 2nd most among all Vikings tight ends. He has 164 career catches, which is 5th in team history for tight ends, and his 10 catches in a single game (at St. Louis - 11/30/03) is the 2nd-most among Vikings tight ends. Kleinsasser has been named to the USA Today s All-Joe Team, honoring hard-working and under-recognized NFL players, in each of the last 2 seasons. Career Starts By Vikings Tight Ends Starts 1) Steve Jordan ) Jim Kleinsasser Career Catches By Vikings Tight Ends Catches 1) Steve Jordan, ) Jermaine Wiggins, ) Stu Voigt, ) Joe Senser, ) Jim Kleinsasser, Catches In A Single Game By Vikings Tight Ends Catches 1) Joe Senser, vs. Green Bay (11/29/81) t) Jim Kleinsasser, at St. Louis (11/30/03) t) Joe Senser, vs. N.Y. Jets (12/26/82) BLAZING THE TRAIL Jim Kleinsasser s blocking has been a key element to some of the best rushing days and seasons in Vikings history. The team has ranked #1 in the NFL in rushing twice in his career. Kleinsasser has led the way for 8 different Vikings backs to break the 100-yard mark 49 times, including playoff action. In Week One against the Browns, Kleinsasser helped RB Adrian Peterson set a new Vikings opening day record with 180 rushing yards and 3 TDs on 25 carries. Top Vikings Running Backs Rushing Seasons /Season/Yards Kleinsasser s Games 1) Adrian Peterson, 2008: 1,760 yards ) Robert Smith, 2000: 1,521 yards ) Adrian Peterson, 2007: 1,341 yards ) Michael Bennett, 2002: 1,296 yards ) Robert Smith, 1997: 1,266 yards... NA 6) Chester Taylor, 2006: 1,216 yards Yard Rushers Behind Kleinsasser 100-Yard Games Adrian Peterson...17 Robert Smith... 11* Michael Bennett...8 Chester Taylor...6 Mewelde Moore...2 Onterrio Smith...2 Moe Williams...2 Artose Pinner...1 Most Receiving TDs by a Tight End in a Single Game - Vikings TDs 1t) Visanthe Shiancoe, vs. ATL (12/21/08) t) 9 players... 2 WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 24

25 VIKINGS OFFENSIVE TEAM NOTES FOLLOWING ROUTE 76 Since joining the Vikings in 2006, perennial All-Pro LG Steve Hutchinson has proven his worth. In 49 games with the Vikings he has blocked for a 100-yard rusher 24 times (Adrian Peterson-17, Chester Taylor-6, Artose Pinner-1). Hutchinson has now blocked for a 100- yard rusher 55 times in his career and has made room for 3 games with a runner over 200 yards. He has had a 1,000-yard rusher behind him in each of his 8 NFL seasons prior to 2009, including last season as Peterson led the league with 1,760 rushing yards on the year. He has also blocked for 3 league-leading rushers (Peterson 1, Shaun Alexander 2). Hutchinson has been selected to 6 Pro Bowls, including the 2009 all-star game, and has been named All-Pro 6 times during his 8 accrued seasons in the NFL. 1,000 Yard Rushers Behind Hutchinson, Year Yards Adrian Peterson, ,760* Adrian Peterson, ,341 Chester Taylor, ,216 Shaun Alexander, ,880* Shaun Alexander, ,696* Shaun Alexander, ,435 Shaun Alexander, ,175 Shaun Alexander, ,318 HE S A LOAD TO DEAL WITH Vikings 2nd-round draft choice T Phil Loadholt, who is the biggest Viking at 6-8, 343, made his fi rst NFL start at Cleveland in Week One. Loadholt helped RB Adrian Peterson break the Vikings team record for most rushing yards in a season opener with 180 and tie the team record with 3 rushing TDs in the game. Loadholt, who also played with Peterson at Oklahoma, is only the 5th Vikings rookie offensive tackle to start a season opener. He is only the 2nd right tackle and the fi rst since Vikings Rookie Tackles to Start Season Opener, Year 1) Phil Loadholt, 2009, Right Tackle 2) Todd Steussie, 1994, Left Tackle 3) Everett Lindsey, 1993, Left Tackle 4) Gary Zimmerman, 1986, Left Tackle 5) Doug Davis, 1966, Right Tackle * NFL Leading Rusher 100-Yard Rushers/Games Behind Hutchinson Games (including playoffs) Shaun Alexander Adrian Peterson Chester Taylor... 6 Artose Pinner... 1 MOUNT MCKINNIE Since being drafted by the Vikings in 2002, T Bryant McKinnie has now blocked for 4 of the top 6 single-season rushers in team history. Over the past 2 years he has helped RB Adrian Peterson put up 2 of the 3 largest totals in team history. In Week One against Cleveland, McKinnie made his 100th start. He is only the 7th Vikings tackle to play in 100 career games. Best Single-Season Rushing Totals - Vikings, Year Yards 1) Adrian Peterson, ,657 2) Robert Smith, ,521 3) Adrian Peterson, ,341 4) Michael Bennett, ,296 5) Robert Smith, ,266 6) Chester Taylor, ,216 Most Career Games by a Vikings Tackle Games 1) Tim Irwin, ) Ron Yary, ) Grady Alderman, ) Steve Riley, ) Todd Steussie, ) Gary Zimmerman, ) Bryant McKinnie, WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 25

26 VIKINGS DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES NOWHERE TO RUN Under Head Coach Brad Childress, the Vikings have allowed only two 100-yard individual rushing performances in the past 49 games. Only St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson (12/31/06) and Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant (11/11/07) have reached the century mark during that time with 142 and 102 yards respectively. The Vikings have gone 24 consecutive games without allowing a 100-yard rusher, which is the 2nd-longest current streak behind the Baltimore Ravens 36 games. Over the past 3+ seasons ( ), the Vikings have given up a total of 3,489 rushing yards, which leads the league during that time. Opponents are averaging just 71.2 rushing yards per game. The Vikings became the fi rst team since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to rank #1 against the run in 3 consecutive seasons ( ) and can become the 2nd team in all-time NFL history to rank #1 in 4 straight years (Dallas ). Opponents Rushing Yards Team Yards Allowed Yards Per Game 1) Minnesota...3, ) Baltimore...3, Opponents Average Rushing Yards Per Game Season Avg. Yds/Game Rank st st st th Opponents Average Rushing Yards Per Carry Season Avg. Yds/Carry Rank st nd nd nd Opponents Rushes For Negative Yards (No Kneeldowns) Season Negative Rushes (Rank) Yards Lost (Rank) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (7th) (6th) ALLEN TERRORIZES QUARTERBACKS Since entering the NFL in 2004, Vikings DE Allen s 57.5 career sacks rank 1st. In his fi rst year with the Vikings in 2008, he ranked 1st on the team with 14.5 sacks and tied for 1st with 52 QB hurries. His 14.5 sacks were the most a Vikings player has had in a single season since DT John Randle had 15.5 in 1998 and were the most any player has had in his fi rst season with the Vikings. Allen notched his 1st sack as a Viking in Week 2 vs. Indianapolis when he caught QB Peyton Manning for a 5-yard loss. NFL Sack Leaders from Sacks 1) Jared Allen ) DeMarcus Ware t) John Abraham t) Julius Peppers NFL Sacks 1) DeMarcus Ware, DAL ) Joey Porter, PIT ) John Abraham, ATL ) James Harrison, PIT t) Jared Allen, MIN t) Julius Peppers, CAR ALLEN BRINGS BACK SACK MEMORIES DE Jared Allen s team-leading 14.5 sacks were the most by a Viking since 1997, when DT John Randle posted In fact, there have been only 4 players in the past 30 years that have notched 14.5 sacks or more (Chris Doleman, and ; Keith Millard, , John Randle, , and Jared Allen, ). Allen s 2008 sack total ranked in the Vikings top 10 for a single season and is tied with Chris Doleman (1992) for 7th place. Allen s 14.5 sacks were the most any player has had in his fi rst season with the Vikings. Vikings Top Single-Season Sack Totals, Year Sacks 1) Chris Doleman, t) Keith Millard, t) Alan Page, ) John Randle, t) Carl Eller, t) Carl Eller, t) Jared Allen, t) Chris Doleman, SAFETY IN NUMBERS DE Jared Allen had 2 safeties in 2008, which tied the NFL record for the most in a single season. Allen notched his fi rst safety of the year on Lions QB Dan Orlovsky in Week 6 and his 2nd on Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in Week 10. Allen s 2 safeties also tied a team record held by Alan Page (1971). NFL Single Season Safeties Safeties 1t) Jared Allen, MIN, t) Bryant Young, SF, t) Rod Stephens, SEA, t) Burt Grossman, SD, t) Brian Jordan, ATL, t) Tim Harris, GB, t) Don Blackmon, NE, t) Doug English, DET, t) James Young, HOU, t) Benny Barnes, DAL, t) Fred Dryer, LA, t) Alan Page, MIN, t) Ron McDole, BUF, t) Roger Brown, DET, t) Tom Nash, GB, Vikings Single Season Safeties Safeties 1t) Jared Allen, t) Alan Page, * The two safeties vs. Green Bay (11/9) tied a team record for the most in a game. The last time there were 2 safeties in an NFL game was Buffalo vs. Houston, 11/16/03. Most Safeties In a Single Game - Vikings 1t) 2 vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 - Jared Allen sack; Penalty-Intentional Grounding 1t) 2 vs. Atlanta, 10/5/03 - Two penalties-intentional Grounding and Holding In End Zone * The Vikings fi nished with 3 safeties in 2008, which tied a team record for the most in a single season. Most Safeties In a Single Season - Vikings 1t) 3 in t) 3 in t) 3 in 1965 WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 26

27 VIKINGS DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES FORCING FUMBLES Since entering the league in 2004, DE Jared Allen has forced 16 career fumbles, which is the 8th most from Allen has also recovered 8 career fumbles, which is tied for 8th in the NFL. STACK OF SACKS The Vikings jumped out to a quick start with 5 sacks in Week 1 at Cleveland (9/13). The Vikings 5 sacks are tied for the most through one week of the 2009 season. The Vikings have now notched 88 sacks from , which is tied for the 4th-most during that time. Forced Fumbles Forced Fumbles 1) Robert Mathis ) Dwight Freeney t) John Abraham t) Jason Taylor t) DeMarcus Ware t) Julius Peppers ) Brian Dawkins ) Jared Allen...16 WILLIAMS ON TRACK DT Kevin Williams notched his fi rst sack of the 2009 season in Week One at Cleveland, when he brought down QB Brady Quinn for a 9-yard loss. It was business as usual for Williams, who fi nished the 2008 season tied for 1st among all defensive tackles with 8.5 sacks. It was Williams 3rd-highest sack total since entering the league in He now has 43.5 career sacks Sacks By Defensive Tackles - NFL Sacks 1t) Kevin Williams, MIN t) Albert Haynesworth, TEN Most Sacks In A Single Game - Vikings 1) Randy Holloway, vs. Atlanta, 9/16/ t) Kevin Williams, vs. Detroit, 10/12/ t) 8 other players Most Career Quarterback Sacks - Vikings 1) Carl Eller, ) Jim Marshall, ) John Randle, ) Alan Page, ) Chris Doleman, , ) Doug Martin, ) Henry Thomas, ) Keith Millard, ) Kevin Williams, ) Mark Mullaney, WILLIAMS RANKS 5TH AMONG VIKINGS DTS DT Kevin Williams 43.5 career sacks puts him in 5th place among defensive tackles in club history and 7th among all Vikings in the fi rst 7 years with the team. Most QB Sacks Among DTs - Vikings Sacks 1) John Randle, ) Alan Page, ) Henry Thomas ( ) ) Keith Millard, ) Kevin Williams, Most QB Sacks First 7 Seasons - Vikings Sacks 1) John Randle, ) Chris Doleman, ) Alan Page, ) Jim Marshall, ) Carl Eller, ) Keith Millard, ) Kevin Williams, WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS Sacks Team Sacks 1t) Minnesota t) Philadelphia t) Five teams... 4 Most Sacks Team Sacks 1) Dallas ) N.Y. Giants ) Philadelphia t) Minnesota t) Pittsburgh t) Tennessee Most Team Sacks in a Single Season - Vikings Year Sacks 1) ) t) t) t) t) t) t) t) t) ) WILLIAMS WRITES HISTORY DT Kevin Williams currently has 4 career defensive touchdowns, which is tied for 1st for the most defensive touchdowns (INTs and FRs) in Vikings history. Williams needs one more to take over sole possession of the career record. In 2007 Williams tied a team record for the most INTs in a season by a defensive lineman (2) and the team record for the most INTs in a career by a defensive lineman (4). Williams NFL TDs vs. Jacksonville, 11/28/ fumble return at Seattle, 10/22/ fumble return vs. Atlanta, 9/9/ INT return at San Francisco, 12/9/ INT return Most Career Defensive Touchdowns (INT-FR) - Vikings 1t) Kevin Williams, (2-2)...4 1t) Orlando Thomas, (2-2)...4 1t) Dewayne Washington, (3-1)...4 1t) Joey Browner, (3-1)...4 1t) Bobby Bryant, (3-1)...4 1t) Paul Krause, (2-2)...4 1t) Ed Sharockman, (3-1)...4 Most Career Interceptions By A Defensive Lineman - Vikings 1) Kevin Williams, ) Chris Doleman, , t) 4 s... 2 Most Single Season INTs By A Defensive Lineman - Vikings 1t) Kevin Williams, t) Tim Newton,

28 VIKINGS DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES THE OTHER HALF OF THE WILLIAMS WALL After missing the majority of the 2008 season with a toe injury that required surgery, LB E.J. Henderson returned to his playmaking ways in Week One at Cleveland (9/13), when he led the team with 9 tackles and tallied 1 sack and 2 passes defensed. Henderson now has 11.5 career sacks, which ranks 4th all-time among Vikings linebackers. One of the Vikings captains in both 2008 and 2009, Henderson has led the team in tackles 3 times over the last 5 years ( ). In 2004 he led the squad with 125 stops. In 2006 his 142 tackles led the Vikings and in 2007 his 155 stops were a career--high and led the team. He was named the team s 2007 defensive MVP for his performance. The only years Henderson didn t lead the team in tackles was in 2005, when he ranked 2nd, and in 2008 when he left in the 4th game of the season while leading the team with 36 tackles. Career Sacks by Vikings Linebackers Sacks 1) Matt Blair ) Ed McDaniel ) Fred McNeill ) E.J. Henderson ) Roy Winston According to NFL teams media guides and coaches fi lm review, DT Pat Williams ranks 3rd among all interior linemen for the most tackles since Most Tackles By Interior Linemen ( ), Team Tackles 1) Ryan Pickett, GB ) Kelly Gregg, BAL ) Pat Williams, MIN ) John Henderson, JAC ) Marcus Stroud, BUF MAN IN THE MIDDLE BEN S THERE Since joining the Vikings, LB Ben Leber has recovered 7 opponents fumbles, a number that ranks tied for 2nd among all players in the NFL from He fi nished 1st in the NFC and tied for 1st in the NFL with 4 fumble recoveries in 2008 when he had a career-high 6 combined takeaways (4 FR, 2 INT). In his 3+ years with the Vikings, Leber has accounted for 11 takeaways (7 FR, 4 INT). Opponents Fumble Recoveries NFL Opp. Fumble Recoveries 1) Antonio Smith...8 2t) Ben Leber...7 2t) Darnell Dockett...7 2t) Elvis Dumervil...7 2t) Bradie James...7 2t) DeMeco Ryans...7 7t) Jared Allen...6 7t) 6 players...6 Vikings Single-Season Passes Defensed By Linebackers 1t) Ben Leber, t) Matt Blair, t) Jack Del Rio, LEBER/GREENWAY RANK AMONG VIKINGS BEST LBs Ben Leber and Chad Greenway, 2 of the 3 NFL players from South Dakota, rank in the Vikings top 10 for single-season fumble recoveries, as they led the NFL in recoveries in both 2007 and 2008 (Greenway in 07 and Leber in 08). Vikings Single-Season Defensive Fumble Recoveries Opp. Fumble Recoveries 1) Don Hultz, 1963 (NFL Leader)...9 2) Alan Page, 1970 (NFL Leader)...7 3) Fred McNeill, t) Chris Doleman, t) Joey Browner, t) Matt Blair, t) Ben Leber, 2008 (NFL Leader)...4 7t) Chad Greenway, 2007 (NFL Leader)...4 7t) Duane Clemons, 1999 (NFL Leader)...4 7t) Jack Del Rio, t) Orlando Thomas, t) Fred Strickland, t) Mike Merriweather, t) Joey Browner, t) Scott Studwell, t) Carl Eller, t) Carl Eller, LEBER HELPS STOP THE RUN In his 7 years in the NFL, LB Ben Leber has been a part of 4 defenses that ranked #1 against the run - San Diego in 2005 and Minnesota in 2006, 2007 and Leber s Teams Ranked As NFL s #1 Rushing Defense Year Team Rush Yds San Diego... 1,349 (1st) Minnesota (1st) Minnesota...1,185 (1st) Minnesota...1,095 (1st) GREENWAY TACKLES THE NFL Vikings LB Chad Greenway notched 7 tackles and 3 passes defensed in the season opener at Cleveland (9/13). Greenway led the team with 149 total tackles (103 solo) in For his career ( ), Greenway has 190 solo tackles and 286 total stops through 33 games (8.7 per game). In 2007, he ranked 2nd on the team with 130 total tackles (83 solo), tying for the team lead once and leading the squad in 3 games. Greenway also ranked tied for 1st in the NFL with 4 fumble recoveries in After having no sacks in 2007, Greenway had 5.5 sacks in 2008, which ranked 3rd on the team. He had 5.0 sacks in the last 10 games, including the team s only sack at Tampa Bay in Week 11. Vikings Single-Season Sacks - Linebackers Sacks 1) Ed McDaniel, t) Broderick Thomas, t) Matt Blair, ) Chad Greenway, t) Ben Leber, t) Dwayne Rudd, t) Matt Blair, 1978, t) Several players WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 28

29 VIKINGS DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES POUNCING ON THE LOOSE BALL The Vikings recovered a Brady Quinn fumble in Week One at Cleveland (9/13), bringing the total opponents fumble recoveries since Head Coach Brad Childress took over in 2006 to 46 which is tied for 3rd in the NFL over the last 49 games. Only Detroit and Chicago have more with 54 and 47, respectively, during that time. Opponents Fumble Recoveries NFL Team Opp. Fumble Recoveries 1) Detroit ) Chicago t) Minnesota t) Arizona...46 Opponents Fumble Recoveries NFL Team Opp. Fumble Recoveries 1t) Arizona t) Detroit t) Kansas City t) N.Y. Jets t) Dallas t) Philadelphia t) St. Louis t) Minnesota t) Carolina...13 The Vikings currently boast 3 of the top 10 individual fumble recovery leaders over the past 6 years in the NFL. LB Ben Leber, DE Jared Allen and DT Kevin Williams all rank in the top 10 for FR from Opponents Fumble Recoveries NFL Opp. Fumble Recoveries 1t) Jason Taylor t) Dewayne White t) Ben Leber...9 3t) Kevin Williams...9 3t) Raheem Brock...9 3t) Karlos Dansby...9 3t) Kalimba Edwards...9 3t) Robert Mathis...9 3t) Osi Umenyiora t) Jared Allen t) Will Demps t) Darnell Dockett t) Adewale Ogunleye t) Antonio Smith...8 FUMBLES LEAD TO SCORES The Vikings have scored 47 TDs off a fumble recovery since the 1970 NFL merger. That total ranks 1st during that time span. Fumble Recoveries for a Touchdown Since NFL Team FR for TD 1) Minnesota t) Tennessee/Houston t) Atlanta ) Oakland Since Head Coach Brad Childress took over in 2006, the Vikings have scored 7 times on fumble recoveries (6 defensive recoveries, 1 offensive recovery), which also ranks tied for 1st in the NFL. Fumble Recoveries for a Touchdown NFL Team FR for TD 1t) Minnesota t) San Diego t) Philadelphia... 7 RETURN TO SENDER Under Head Coach Brad Childress, the Vikings have scored 20 times on returns (INT, FR, KR, PR and blocked FG), a number that is tied for 2nd in the league from The Vikings have scored 15 times on defense, returning 9 interceptions and 6 fumble recoveries for touchdowns. That ranks tied for 1st over the past 3 years. The other 5 scores came on a kickoff return, 2 punt returns, a blocked fi eld goal and an offensive fumble recovered for a TD. NFL Returns/Defensive Touchdowns Team TDs 1) Chicago t) Minnesota t) Green Bay ) Arizona ) Baltimore NFL Defensive Touchdowns Team TDs 1t) Minnesota...15 (9 INTs, 6 FRs) 1t) Green Bay...15 (11 INTs, 4 FRs) Most INT Returns For Touchdowns In A Single Game - NFL 1) 4... Seattle...vs. Kansas City, 11/4/84 2t) 3... Minnesota...at NY Giants, 11/25/07 2t) 3... Tampa Bay...vs. New Orleans, 12/11/77 2t) 3... Cincinnati...vs. Houston, 12/17/72 2t) 3... Houston...vs. San Diego, 12/19/71 2t) 3... Buffalo...vs. NY Jets, 9/29/68 2t) 3... Baltimore...vs. Pittsburgh, 9/29/68 2t) 3... Philadelphia...vs. Pittsburgh, 12/12/65 2t) 3... Cleveland...vs. Chicago, 12/11/60 2t) 3... Baltimore...vs. Green Bay, 11/5/50 TAKEAWAY TOINE A ballhawker who hits with authority, Vikings CB Antoine Winfield frequently fi nds himself around the ball. He currently ranks tied for 2nd for the most career return touchdowns as a Viking, as he has scored 4 in the past 3 seasons - 2 INT returns, one FR and one blocked FG return. He has scored a defensive touchdown for the Vikings in each of the past 3 seasons and has 3 of the Vikings 15 defensive TDs since Winfi eld has 21 total takeaways as a Viking (14 INTs, 7 FRs), which ranks tied for 6th-most in team history among cornerbacks and 23rd overall. In 2008, Winfi eld returned a blocked fi eld goal 59 yards for a Vikings touchdown against New Orleans (10/6), which was a fi rst in team history for a regular season game. He earned NFC Defensive of the Week honors for his effort, and was selected to the 2009 Pro Bowl, his 1st all-star selection in his 10-year career. Career Takeaways By Vikings Cornerbacks Takeaways Games 1) Bobby Bryant...58 (51 INT, 7 FR) ) Ed Sharockman...46 (40 INT, 6 FR) ) Nate Wright...35 (31 INT, 4 FR) ) Carl Lee...34 (29 INT, 5 FR) ) John Turner...26 (22 INT, 4 FR) t) Antoine Winfiled...21 (14 INT, 7 FR) t) Audray McMillian...21 (19 INT, 2 FR) Career Return Touchdowns (All Returns) - Vikings TDs 1) Ed Sharockman, CB... 6 (3 INT, 2 BP, 1 FR) 2t) Antoine Winfield, CB... 4 (2 INT, 1 FR, 1BFG) 2t) Kevin Williams, DT...4 (2 INTs, 2 FRs) 2t) 6 other players... 4 WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 29

30 VIKINGS DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES WINFIELD AND GRIFFIN LIGHT OPPONENTS UP CBs Cedric Griffin and Antoine Winfield have earned reputations across the league as hitters with the Vikings. Both players already rank among the Vikings all-time leaders in forced fumbles from the defensive backfi eld. They re also a major reason the Vikings defense has led the NFL in rushing defense in 3 straight seasons from Career Forced Fumbles by Vikings DBs, Seasons FFs 1) Joey Browner, t) Cedric Griffin, t) Antoine Winfield, t) Orlando Thomas, LIMITING THE BIG PLAYS The Vikings currently rank tied for 1st in the NFL after allowing just one play of 20+ yards in Week One at Cleveland (9/13) Opponents Plays of 20+ Yards Team 20+ Yard Plays 1t) Minnesota...1 1t) Arizona...1 1t) Carolina...1 1t) Chicago...1 1t) N.Y. Jets...1 1t) Philadelphia...1 Most Tackles by Vikings CBs, Season Tackles 1) Willie Teal, ) Rufus Bess, t) Carl Lee, t) Antoine Winfield, t) Cedric Griffin, FOUR STATS, ONE PLAY In 2008, CB Antoine Winfield collected 4 defensive statistics on the same play - a quarterback sack, a forced fumble, an opponent fumble recovery and a fumble return for a touchdown - when he hit QB Jake Delhomme near the end of the fi rst half of the Carolina game, knocking the ball loose and returning it 19 yards for the score. It was only the 3rd time in team history that a player has recorded 4 stats on one play. PICKS, PICKS, PICKS The Vikings have notched 49 interceptions from , which ranks 15th in the NFL during that time. Nine of those INTs have gone for touchdowns, a total that is tied for 3rd. The team has scored 15 defensive touchdowns (9 INTs, 6 FRs) in the past 49 games; that ranks tied for 1st in the NFL over the seasons. The Vikings are 7-4 in games in which they ve scored a defensive touchdown. NFL Defensive Touchdowns ( ) 1t) Minnesota Vikings (9 INTs, 6 FRs) 1t) Green Bay Packers (11 INTs, 4 FRs) Vikings Defensive Touchdowns ( ) Game Play vs. Chicago, 9/24/06... Antoine Winfi eld 7 INT return - L vs. Detroit, 10/8/06... Ben Leber FR in end zone - W vs. Detroit, 10/8/06... E.J. Henderson 45 INT return at Seattle, 10/22/06... Kevin Williams FR in end zone - W at Green Bay, 12/21/06... Fred Smoot 47 INT return - L vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07... Kevin Williams 54 INT return - W vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07... Antoine Winfi eld 14 INT return at Detroit, 9/16/07... Ray Edwards 9 FR return - L at Dallas, 10/21/07... Cedric Griffi n 28 FR return - L at NY Giants, 11/25/07... Darren Sharper 20 INT return - W at NY Giants, 11/25/07... Dwight Smith 93 INT return at NY Giants, 11/25/07... Chad Greenway 37 INT return at San Francisco, 12/9/07... Kevin Williams 18 INT return - W vs. Carolina, 9/21/08... Antoine Winfi eld 19 FR return - W at Jacksonville, 11/23/08... Napoleon Harris 27 FR return - W WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 30

31 RYAN LONGWELL NOTES WHEN THE GAME IS ON THE LINE One of the most accurate kickers in the NFL since entering the league as an unheralded rookie free agent in 1997, K Ryan Longwell has made 53-of-54 (98.1%) fi eld goals from inside 45 yards since joining the Vikings in His streak of consecutive fi eld goals made inside 45 yards was broken vs. Detroit (10/12/08) when his 38-yard attempt was blocked. Longwell owns the team record for the most consecutive FGs made under 40 yards with 34. He has made 6 game-winning FGs in the last 3+ years, which ranks 3rd in Vikings history. Most Game-Winning FGs in Vikings Career 1) 9, Fred Cox, ) 7, Fuad Reveiz, ) 6, Ryan Longwell, Longwell s Game Winners Date...Game...FG...Time... Final 12/27/98...at Detroit : /17/00...Philadelphia : /15/00...San Francisco : /24/00...Tampa Bay :31 OT /14/04...Minnesota : /21/04...@ Houston : /12/04...Detroit : /24/04...@ Minnesota : /11/05...Detroit :17 OT /11/06...@ Washington : /17/06...Carolina :25 OT /14/07...@ Chicago : /6/08...@ New Orleans : /12/08...vs. Detroit : /28/08...vs. N.Y. Giants : FROM 50 AND BEYOND K Ryan Longwell has connected on 20 fi eld goals from 50+ yards during his career. His 6 FGs of 50+ yards in 2008 is a team record for a single season and ranked tied for 2nd in the NFL. Longwell is just one 50-yarder away from tying Faud Reveiz for most in Vikings history (8). Longwell s 50+ Yard Field Goals - Career Date FG Final 9/2/97, at Detroit W /17/99, at Denver L /8/00, at Detroit L /29/00, at Miami L /12/00, at Tampa Bay L /16/01, at Tennessee L /5/03, vs. Kansas City L /11/04, at Tennessee L /17/04, at Detroit W /11/05, at Detroit L /23/05, at Minnesota L /13/05, at Atlanta W /13/05, at Atlanta W /14/07, at Chicago W /14/08, vs. Indianapolis L /6/08, at New Orleans W /9/08, vs. Green Bay W /23/08 at Jacksonville W /7/08 at Detroit W /28/08 vs. N.Y. Giants W LONGWELL RANKS 21ST IN ALL-TIME SCORING K Ryan Longwell currently ranks 21st in NFL history with 1,380 career points. Since entering the league in 1997, Longwell ranks 2nd in total scoring behind kicker Jason Elam. All-Time NFL Scoring Leaders /Seasons Games Points 1) Morten Anderson, (25) ,544 2) Gary Anderson, (23) ,434 3) George Blanda, (26) ,002 4) John Carney, (22) ,964 5) Matt Stover, (18) ,944 6) Jason Elam, (17) ,922 7) Jason Hanson, (18) ,756 8) Norm Johnson, (18) ,736 9) Nick Lowery, (18) ,711 10) Jan Stenerud, (19) ,699 11) John Kasay, (18) ,638 12) Eddie Murray, (19) ,594 13) Al Del Greco, (17) ,584 14) Adam Vinatieri, (14) ,494 15) Steve Christie, (15) ,476 16) Pat Leahy, (18) ,470 17) Jim Turner, (16) ,439 18) Matt Bahr, (17) ,422 19) Jeff Wilkins, (14) ,416 20) Mark Moseley, (16) ,382 21t) Ryan Longwell, (13) ,380 21t) Jim Bakken, (17) ,380 23) Fred Cox, (15) ,365 NFL Scoring Points 1) Jason Elam... 1,443 2) Ryan Longwell... 1,380 3) Adam Vinatieri... 1,374 4) Matt Stover... 1,373 LONGWELL S 298 IS 21ST IN NFL HISTORY K Ryan Longwell currently ranks 21st all-time with 298 made FGs. NFL Career FGs Made (Regular Season) 1) Morten Anderson ) Gary Anderson ) Matt Stover ) John Carney ) Jason Elam ) Jason Hanson ) John Kasay ) Nick Lowery ) Jan Stenerud ) Norm Johnson ) Eddie Murray ) Al Del Greco ) Steve Christie ) George Blanda ) Adam Vinatieri ) Jeff Wilkins t) Pat Leahy t) Jim Turner t) Matt Bahr t) Mark Moseley ) Ryan Longwell Most Career 50-Yard FGs - Vikings, Seasons 50-Yard FGs 1) Faud Reveiz, ) Ryan Longwell, WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 31

32 VIKINGS SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES PINNING THEM DEEP Vikings 5th-year P Chris Kluwe, who originally joined the team after being released by Seattle in 2005, now owns several Vikings records. In 2008, he set team marks for the highest gross punting average in a single season with his 47.6 yard average and most punts of 50+ yards with his 35. His 35 punts of 50+ yards broke his previous Vikings record of 29 punts of 50+ yards in Kluwe ranked 2nd in the NFC and 4th in the NFL as he punted 73 times for 3,473 yards. In Week 4 at Tennessee, Kluwe punted 6 times, all of which traveled over 50 yards (52, 50, 57, 57, 52, 56), setting a new Vikings record for the most 50-yard punts in a single game. Kluwe s 54.0-yard punting average on the day ranks as the 4th highest in team history. Kluwe now owns 3 of the top 5 performances in Vikings history. Kluwe has left opponents inside the 20-yard line 102 times since entering the league in That total ranks 10th during that time span. In 2007, Kluwe left opponents inside the 20-yard line 34 times, which ranked 3rd in the NFL and was a Vikings record. Vikings Single Season Gross Punting Average GPA 1) Chris Kluwe, ) Bobby Walden, Vikings Single Game 50+ Yard Punts 50-Yard Punts 1) Chris Kluwe, vs. Ten., 9/28/ t) Harry Newsome, vs. Phx, 10/13/ t) Greg Coleman, vs. Chi., 11/25/ Vikings Single Game Gross Punting Average GPA 1) Chris Kluwe, at Det., 9/16/ (4 punts yards) 2) Mitch Berger, vs. Cin., 11/15/ (4 punts yards) 3) Chris Kluwe, vs. TB, 9/11/ (4 punts yards) 4t) Chris Cluwe at Ten, 9/28/ (6 punts yards) 4t) Harry Newsome vs. Phx, 10/13/ (5 punts yards) Most 50+ Yard Punts In A Single Season 50+Yard Punts 1) Chris Kluwe, ) Chris Kluwe, t) Chris Kluwe, t) Mitch Berger, OVER 100 INSIDE 20 Kluwe has pinned opponents inside their own 20-yard line 102 times since he entered the league in That total is the 3rd-most in Vikings history. Vikings Career Punts Inside 20-Yard Line Punts Inside 20 1) Greg Coleman ( ) ) Mitch Berger ( ) ) Chris Kluwe ( ) Kluwe also is 2nd in team history for punts of 50+ yards. Kluwe has 97 punts that have gone over 50 yards since Vikings Career Punts Of 50+ Yards 50+ Yard Punts 1) Greg Coleman ( ) ) Chris Kluwe ( ) ) Mitch Berger ( ) REYNAUD PROVIDES SPARK WR Darius Reynaud, who spent the majority of the 2008 season on the Vikings practice squad, returned 2 punts for 54 yards in Week One at Cleveland (9/13) with a long of 36 yards, which is a team record for the longest PR on opening day. Reynaud s average of 27.0 yards per return currently ranks 3rd in the NFC and 3rd in the NFL. In 2008, Reynaud posted kick returns of 40+ yards in 2 games - 49 vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 and 43 at Detroit, 12/7/08 (missed 2 games to injury). Both of the returns ranked as the 2 longest kickoff returns for the Vikings in Punt Return Leaders PR Average 1) DeSean Jackson, PHI ) Dennis Northcutt, DET ) Darius Reynaud, MIN HARVIN RETURNS KICKS 2009 Kickoff Return Leaders PR Average 1) Aaron Brown, DET ) Darren Sproles, SD ) Percy Harvin, MIN ) Jordy Nelson, GB Rookie WR Percy Harvin showed his versatility in the season opener at Cleveland (9/13) when he returned 3 kickoffs for 99 yards against the Browns. His 33.0-yard average currently ranks 2nd in the NFC and 3rd in the NFL. Harvin, who also caught a TD in the opening game, never returned kicks in college but has quickly shown Vikings coaches that he is a threat in that role. FARWELL RETURNS TO SPECIAL TEAMS After missing the entire 2008 season with a knee injury, special teams standout LB Heath Farwell re-signed with the team in the 2009 offseason and immediately showed the Vikings they made the right decision, as he fi nished the season opener at Cleveland (9/13) with 2 special teams tackles. Farwell was selected by teammates as the Special Teams of the Year in 2006 and He set a Vikings record with 7 special teams tackles at the N.Y. Giants (11/25/07) and has 59 special teams tackles in the last 2+ seasons he s played. FROM THE CFL TO THE NFL Vikings LB Kenny Onatolu joined the Vikings in the 2009 offseason after spending 2007 and 2008 with the CFL s Edmonton Eskimos, the team where Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon began his pro football career before moving to the NFL. With the Eskimos, Onatolu fi nished 3rd in 2008 with 60 tackles, 4th with 3.0 sacks and tied for 1st in tackles for a loss with 4. In Onatolu s fi rst NFL game at Cleveland (9/13), he led the Vikings with 3 special teams tackles. WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 32

33 VIKINGS EXTRA POINTS VOICES OF THE VIKINGS KFAN-AM radio mid-day personality Paul Allen enters his 8th season as the Vikings radio play-by-play voice in Joining him in the booth for the 3rd year is former Vikings linebacker and coach Pete Bercich, while former Vikings punter Greg Coleman is the sideline reporter. KFAN-AM (1130) and KTLK (100.3 FM) serve as the fl agship stations for the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network, which includes outlets in six states: Minnesota: Iowa: Market Station Freq. Market Station Freq. Twin Cities KFAN-AM 1130 Cedar Rapids KMJM-AM 1360 Twin Cities KTLK-FM Des Moines KXNO-AM 1460 Aitkin KKIN-FM 94.3 Mason City KGLO-AM 1300 Alexandria KIKV-FM Sioux City KMNS-AM 620 Austin KNFX-AM 970 Spencer KICD-AM 1240 Bemidji KBUN-AM 1450 Bemidji KBHP-FM Montana: Benson KSCR-FM 93.5 Miles City KKRY-FM 92.5 Blue Earth KBEW-FM 98.1 Brainerd KBLB-FM 93.3 North Dakota: Crookston KROX-AM 1260 Bismarck KXMR-AM 710 Dassel KARP-FM Carrington KDAK-AM 1600 Detroit Lakes KDLM-AM 1340 Devils Lake KDLR-AM 1240 Detroit Lakes KRCQ-FM Dickinson KLTC-AM 1460 Duluth KQDS-FM 94.9 Fargo KFGO-AM 790 Duluth KQDS-AM 1490 Grand Forks KKXL-AM 1440 Ely WELY-FM 94.5 Jamestown KQDJ-AM 1400 Ely WELY-AM 1450 Minot KRRZ-AM 1390 Fergus Falls KBRF-AM 1250 Oakes KDDR-AM 1220 Grand Rapids KMFY-FM 96.9 Valley City KDUC-AM 1490 Hibbing WMNT-AM 650 Williston KEYZ-AM 600 Hutchinson KARP-FM Intl. Falls KSDM-FM South Dakota: Jackson KRAQ-FM Aberdeen KSDN-AM 930 Mankato KHRS-FM Milbank KMSD-AM 1510 Mankato KXLP-FM 94.1 Mobridge KMLO-FM Mankato KYSM-AM 1230 Pierre KPLO-FM 94.5 Marshall KARL-FM Sioux Falls KWSN-AM 1230 Morris KKOK-FM 95.7 Sisseton KBWS-FM New Ulm KNUJ-FM Watertown KWAT-AM 950 Park Rapids KPRM-AM 870 Park Rapids KDKK-FM 97.5 Wisconsin: Pine City WCMP-FM Amery WLMX-FM Rochester KRCH-FM Balsam Lake WLMX-FM Rochester KWEB-AM 1270 Eau Claire WMEQ-AM 880 Roseau KCAJ-FM Hayward WHSM-FM St. Cloud WJON-AM 1240 Menomonie WMEQ-AM 880 Spring Grove KQYB-FM 98.3 LaCrosse KYQB-FM 98.3 Staples KSKK-FM 94.7 Rice Lake WKFX-FM 99.1 Thief River Falls KTRF-AM 1230 Wadena KSKK-FM 94.7 Wadena KVKK-AM 1070 Walker KQKK-FM Walker KAKK-AM 1570 Waseca KOWZ-AM 1170 Winona KWNO-AM 1230 COMMUNITY CALENDAR VISANTHE SHIANCOE, TEAMMATES, CHEERLEADERS AND VIK- TOR THE VIKING TO PARTICIPATE IN ARC GREATER TWIN CITIES 6TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF SORTS AT SOUTHDALE MALL EDINA Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shaincoe, along with teammates S Colt Anderson, RB Ian Johnson, WR Nick Moore and C John Sullivan, will be tagging, sorting and assembling Halloween costumes at Arc Greater Twin Cities Celebration of Sorts on Tuesday, September 15. In addition, the players will be thanking the more than 500 volunteers who are participating. Throughout the year, Arc Greater Twin Cities has been setting aside donated clothes that would be ideal for Halloween costumes. Approximately 100,000 costumes will be sorted and assembled throughout the day. The costumes will then be sold at Arc s Value Village Halloween Boo-tique. The visit will take place from 12:45-1:45 p.m. at the former Mervyn s store (SE corner) at Southdale Center in Edina. The United Way-funded Arc Greater Twin Cities serves the many needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Established in 1946, Arc has been changing attitudes, changing policies and changing lives for more than 60 years. VIKINGS FANS HUNT FOR JARED ALLEN VIKINGS FANS HUNT FOR JARED ALLEN VIA TWITTER Eden Prairie, MN Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen was featured in a Twitter game last Wednesday, when Twitter users who follow the Vikings Twitter page - twitter.com/vikingsfootball (@vikingsfootball) were fed updates in the form of clues approximately every fi ve minutes throughout the afternoon. Each clue included progressively more information on the whereabouts of Jared Allen. A password in the clues was be required for entrance to Allen s hideout and fi fty fans and followers who were savvy enough to discover his location received his autograph and served as a personal audience with Jared when he broadcasted his fi rst live radio show on KFAN (1130 AM). The fi rst 20 fans to fi nd him also received a free dinner and VIP seating. VIKINGS ON THE AIR Catch the Vikings every Sunday during the season from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on back-toback FSN North shows - Vikings GamePlan and Vikings Weekly. Vikings GamePlan offers an in-depth look at the upcoming opponent. Hosted by Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen, the show lets fans watch and listen to Head Coach Brad Childress and assistant coaches discuss the week s matchup and the state of the 2008 Vikings. Vikings Weekly is a 30-minute segment that gives fans an opportunity to see their favorite athletes off the fi eld in a more personal setting. s allow host Ann Carroll and crew to follow them outside of Winter Park to get a glimpse of their hobbies, their families, and other parts of their lives that fans otherwise wouldn t know. WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 33

34 VIKINGS EXTRA POINTS Jared Allen Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Bernard Berrian Special Olympics Minnesota Brad Childress Saturday Special Community Guests Program Special Olympics Minnesota Ryan Cook United Way Hometown Huddle Jeff Dugan Ronald McDonald House Starkey Hearing Foundation Ray Edwards Summit Academy OIC Heath Farwell R.T. Autism and Muscular Dystrophy Association Chad Greenway Lead the Way Foundation Memorial Blood Centers Zeta Tau Alpha Breast Cancer Awareness Cedric Griffin Salvation Army VIKINGS IN THE COMMUNITY Garrett Mills Starkey Hearing Foundation Jayme Mitchell Salvation Army Harbor Light Center Adrian Peterson Adrian Peterson s All Day Foundation Special Olympics Minnesota Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities Sidney Rice Children s Home Society Family Services Adoption Program Visanthe Shiancoe Kaboom! Playgrounds Naufahu Tahi United Way Chester Taylor Kaboom! Playgrounds Kevin Williams Children s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Madieu Williams Madieu Williams Foundation YMCA E.J. Henderson Gamespeed/E.J Henderson Youth Foundation Police Activities League Anthony Herrera University of Minnesota Children s Hospital, Fairview Artis Hicks Ronald McDonald House Pat Williams Vikings Children s Fund Bowl With the Vikings United Way Live United Big Brothers Big Sisters Antoine Winfield North Community YMCA NFL Play 60 Steve Hutchinson American Heart Association What Moves U Campaign Tarvaris Jackson Catholic Charities St. Joseph s Home For Children Tyrell Johnson Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Jim Kleinsasser The Make-A-Wish Foundation Chris Kluwe The United Way Lift Up America Ben Leber University of Minnesota Children s Hospital, Fairview Cullen Loeffler Sherriff s Youth Program The Lone Star Paralysis Foundation Ryan Longwell Hunger Solutions Minnesota Bryant McKinnie Breast Cancer Awareness NFL Youth Football Junior Development WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 34

35 VIKINGS EXTRA POINTS QUICK HITS Franchise Founded: January 28, 1960 First Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin First Regular Season Game: 9/17/61 - Vikings 37, Chicago Bears 13 First Playoff Game: 12/22/68 - Vikings 14, Baltimore Colts 24 First Super Bowl: Super Bowl IV (1/11/70) Vikings 7, Chiefs 23 Playoff Appearances/Games: 25/43 Super Bowl Appearances: 4 - Super Bowl IV, VIII, IX, and XI All-Time Record (Reg. Season and Postseason): All-Time Home Record: All-Time Away Record: Home Stadiums: Metropolitan Stadium ( ) HHH Metrodome (1982-present) Stadium Info: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Capacity: 64,121 Address: th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN Playing Surface: FieldTurf Training Facilities: Winter Park Address: 9520 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie, MN Training Camp: Minnesota State University-Mankato Address: 700 Ellis Avenue, Mankato, MN Owner/Chairman: Zygi Wilf Owner/President: Mark Wilf VIKINGS RELAUNCH WEB SITE In an effort to provide fans with an improved online experience, the Minnesota Vikings re-launched the team s web site, in July, becoming the 9th club to join a new web platform initiated by the National Football League. The more structured site makes it easier for viewers to consume media of all types, including, but not limited to, videos and news. Fans will continue to be able to stream live video of Head Coach Brad Childress press conferences and other important team functions. The streamlined vikings.com features a robust photo gallery function, a fanfriendly event calendar that highlights all team-related happenings in the community, as well as links to the Vikings Facebook and Twitter pages. The most noticeable improvement to the user experience, however, will be the overall speed of the site and the volume of exclusive Vikings content. We re excited to offer our fans a better online experience through the re-launch of vikings.com, said Vice President of Sales and Marketing/Chief Marketing Offi cer Steve LaCroix. The multiple enhancements in tools and video along with the increased speed of the site align with our continued efforts to be the fans source for everything purple. The Vikings join 8 other clubs that have re-launched team sites in conjunction with the NFL web platform. Eventually all 32 teams will make the move that is designed to provide opportunities to utilize technology that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive. Sharing these effi ciencies will lead to better web site experiences for fans throughout the NFL while still allowing each team to continue having its own identity. We are thrilled to have the Vikings on the new platform, said George Scott, General Manager of Club Sites for the NFL s Digital Media Group. The new vikings.com features a streamlined layout and design that gives fans quick access to all of the latest featured content. VIKINGS YEAR-BY-YEAR Year Preseason Regular Season Playoffs (SB loss) (SB loss) (SB loss) (SB loss) Totals (.605) (.550) (.429) VIKINGS ALL-TIME COACHES Years Head Coach Total Games Regular Season (%) Playoffs (%) Overall (%) Norm Van Brocklin (.369) (.000) (.369) , Bud Grant (.618) (.454) (.607) Les Steckel (.188) (.000) (.188) Jerry Burns (.547) (.500) (.544) Dennis Green (.610) (.250) (.591) Mike Tice (.492) (.500) (.493) Brad Childress (.510) (.000) (.500) WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 35

36 MEDIA INFORMATION Bob Hagan, Director of Public Relations Tom West, Assistant Director of Public Relations Jeff Anderson, Assistant Director of Public Affairs Evan Koch, Public Relations Assistant Tom Halkin, Public Relations Intern Jon Ekstrom, Public Relations Intern The typical Vikings weekly media schedule during the season is below: Monday 12:30 p.m. - Childress press conference 1:45 p.m. - Open locker room Tuesday s day off - No media access Wednesday 12:10 p.m. - Practice * 1:45 p.m. - Childress/Favre available 1:45 p.m. - Open locker room Thursday 12:10 p.m. - Practice * 1:45 p.m. - Bevell/Frazier/Murphy/Peterson available 1:45 p.m. - Open locker room Friday 11:30 a.m. - Practice * 12:45 p.m. - Childress available 12:45 p.m. - Open locker room Saturday No Media Access VIKINGS PR STAFF CREDENTIAL REQUESTS Credential requests are honored for accredited media on specifi c assignments and must be made through the Vikings PR department. Credentials will not be issued to writers or photographers working on a free-lance basis unless the request is made by a recognized publication or news entity. Season-long credentials are issued in July; game-bygame credentials must be requested at least one week prior to each home game. WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE Sunday Post-Game - Childress press conference Post-Game - Open locker room * Practice is open to media through individual drills COACH CHILDRESS PRESS CONFERENCES Head Coach Brad Childress will be available in the fi eldhouse or on the outdoor practice fi eld on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the regular season. COORDINATOR AVAILABILITY Offensive Coordinator Darrell Bevell, Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier, and Special Teams Coordinator Brian Murphy will be available every Thursday during the regular season. All other interview requests for coordinators should be directed to a member of the PR staff. ASSISTANT COACH AVAILABILITY All position coach interviews must be scheduled through the PR department a day in advance and cleared by Head Coach Brad Childress. Position coaches are available for questions on specifi c players and the position group but coordinators will always serve as the primary spokesmen in their areas. METRODOME GAME DAY INFO * The media will call window/media check-in is located at Gate D. A security representative will check bags before allowing entrance into the stadium. Main Press Box * The main press box is located in sections Upon entering the concourse, take a right. Seating charts are located in the press box and wireless internet is available. * A pregame meal will be served in the press box and a halftime meal will be served in the Vikings Lounge directly across the concourse through the glass doors. Meal tickets for halftime will be distributed near the end of the 2nd quarter. * Vikings PR representatives Bob Hagan and Tom West are located in seats 87 and 88. Visiting team PR representatives are located in seats For fi eld access, follow the stairs at the back of the press box all the way down to fi eld level. Auxiliary Press Box * The auxiliary press box is located in sections Upon entering the concourse, take a left. Seating charts are located in the press box. * Pregame and halftime meals will be served in the press box. * Vikings PR representatives Jeff Anderson or Evan Koch is located in seat 58. *For fi eld access, follow the stairs at the back of the press box all the way down to fi eld level. Photographers Workroom * The photographers workroom is located on the fi eld directly behind the south goal post (closest to the photo check-in tunnel). Upon entering the concourse, take a right and go to the elevator directly across from the main press box and take it to fi eld level or continue through the concourse to the overhead sign that reads Field Access and follow the stairwell down. TV Camera Holding Area * The video waiting area for TV camera operators is located in the back of the fi eld entrance tunnel behind the check-in table. Follow the same procedures as photographers to get to the fi eld. VIKINGS ON THE WEB The Minnesota Vikings offi cial website, which can be viewed at provides Vikings fans with everything they need to follow their favorite team. Vikings.com is one of the league s most traffi cked sites and is the only place on the web that provides complete video and audio of all Vikings press conferences. Additionally, the website provides unique and exclusive written and video content that can only be found on Vikings.com. Vikings media members can fi nd stats, press releases, weekly game releases and updated rosters under the press tab. WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 36

37 FROM THE HEAD COACH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress Alright, (everything is) about the same as we talked about last night. I had a chance to look at all of the tape and let me start defensively. I thought defense did a nice job in terms of a couple of turnovers that allowed us to score 10 points. I think anytime you can hold a team in third down conversions to three-of-12, whether they were longer yardage or shorter yardage, I think that s a big deal. After that challenge and pass interference, holding them to three points with that goal line stand was huge. (There were) a couple of great efforts on the third down play by both Kevin Williams and Ray Edwards to stop that thing. Any time you can hold their top two receivers (including) their prime (receiver) to a catch for 12 yards and both he, Braylon Edwards, and (Joshua) Cribbs to 22 yards you got a chance to win most of those games. With all of that said they (our defense) got plenty to work just in terms of timing and some of that blitz work. They did have seven explosive plays. I know we will move to correct that. I think we had a procedural penalty, an offsides, that allowed them to continue a drive. Overall, the penalty thing I didn t think was a huge issue. We had the pass interference obviously down there, which in my mind could have gone either way. We will send that in (to NFL). Offensively, I thought probably the better things we did were nine-play and 12-play drives to start the second half. It took us a minute to (adjust), not having seen Shaun Rogers in the preseason. You know what kind of player he can be. They utilized him a little bit differently. Just trying to figure out how they wanted to utilize him took us a minute to kind of calibrate. I say it all the time, if you can play a game without turnovers, even though we had a couple of balls that were on the ground, you have a chance to be in most games. (There were) seven explosive plays for us. I think at halftime our coaches did a great job of cleaning up some of the technique and movement things. You were able to see us sustain some things coming out in the second half. Kicking game-wise, I thought we got nice returns both out of the punt return game (and) the kickoff return game. Also, our kickoff coverage with our kicks, I thought aside from that first lob that Ryan (Longwell) did a great job of placing the ball where we wanted it to be placed primarily at the goal line (and) a couple were in the endzone. We did a nice job with the coverage. The one thing that sticks out on the punt return (coverage) was the one punt return that came back (for a touchdown). We had two unblocked guys that jumped out of a lane. (We had) the same coverage the next time (and) those guys get in their lane and it s a minus-3 (yard) return back there. You just can t have one of those a game and that is something that we know. The kicking game has come miles and still has miles to go, but that is what first games are for and we are glad to get out of there with a win. It s hostile there and we will kind of set our sail to going up to Detroit, another hostile environment inside. Q: How much of what Cleveland did was what you were expecting with the new coaches and personnel there? A: We anticipated them going to blitz with some of the blitzes they gave us, but pretty much they gave it to us on every down. They were trying to get an extra guy in an extra gap, whether it was a free safety late, or a strong safety late. Then Shaun Rogers playing off the line of scrimmage, which you rarely see - usually you see him with his hand in the ground - was an interesting set of circumstances on that particular blitz. So it was a little bit more blitz than we probably would have thought. Q: How do you think John Sullivan look in his first career start at center? A: I thought the great thing about Sully was he gave up that one sack, and I can t remember exactly when it was we left him on his own with Rogers that one specifi c time but he was very clear-eyed coming to the sideline. He wasn t rattled. I thought both of those young offensive linemen (Sullivan and Phil Loadholt) they can come and tell you what they saw and then when you look at the pictures and you see the tape it is what they saw. So there was great clarity (and) there was great communication in the offensive line. So I thought those two young guys played particularly well for it being their fi rst time, then Sullivan particularly for having to play against what many regard as one of the premier nose guards in the league. Q: What did you see out of Bernard Berrian? He had no catches in the game and was only thrown to twice. Was that a product of his preseason injury? A: No. I would say this, he played 55 plays I think that is what I had 50 or 55 plays. He played very well in our run game. All of our wide receivers (played well in the run game). When you break runs that long, you see people pressed up. I think Percy (Harvin) had people knocked on the ground not coming-across-the-fi eld knocking somebody down, I m talking about stalk-blocking somebody and pushing somebody and putting them on their back. Sidney Rice was involved in the run game. Bernard Berrian was exceptional out there with the ball coming around the edge. He just didn t have that many opportunities around the ball. I would think that that would increase here as he spends more time and a little more stamina with Brett (Favre) and learns him a little bit better. But I didn t see any ill-effects in terms of the hamstring at all. Q: What are your thoughts in the return game? A: I thought that the guys that were up did a nice job. I thought (Darius) Reynaud gave us some plays in the punt return game. I think that he had a 36 (yard return) and a 18 (yard return). I may fudge a little bit on that, but he got the ball back up the fi eld nicely. Then I think that Percy (Harvin), anytime that you have 150 all purpose yards, which is three kick-off returns, averaging 33 yards a piece. That s a pretty good point to start and particularly opening the second half with that 41 yarder. That kind of set the sites for the 9-play drive and the touchdown, that s a great place to get the ball at. They all can interchange and I am not going to lock any of them in. The great thing is that all those guys have that ability along with Bernard Berrian or Jaymar Johnson if he happened to be up. Q: Did Percy Harvin return kicks in college? A: He didn t. They just didn t use him that way. We knew that he had the ability to do it. I can t tell you that I went back and looked at high school tape. I didn t do that. But, he has the ability to do that and it s usually much easier to return a kickoff, because of the revolution of the football, than it is a punt. We certainly didn t want to subject him to being out there with this game in high sky, outdoors and a left footed punter. You kind of had a perfect storm right there. He still settles under punts here (Winter Park) and I imagine there will be a time here where he will do some punt return stuff as well. If you can catch as a receiver, and by defi nition he should receive, as you have heard me say before. Not all do, but he has the ability to get over and settle under. He has running back skills and he can run to return it. Some of it gets to where you are just playing football, just like Darius Reynaud he gets to a point to return it and whether it s a movement or it s the strength of your hips and legs to be able to get out of it, that s the key. Q: Is it difficult for Favre to go downfield? A: Well he had those couple shots, the one up to Percy (Harvin) and then another to (Bernard) Berrian. There was a lot of soft shell stuff, a lot of fi re WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 37

38 FROM THE HEAD COACH zone stuff where they had an umbrella type of coverage. Where safeties are hanging around where it was going to be hard to throw it past them. So we kind of took what was there and took shots when we had a bump and run look that we were able to utilize. It s kind of how they played their coverage. Eric s (Mangini) a back end guy so, everything that they do is mindful of what they do from the back end to the front end. Q: Are you pleased with Favre s play? A: I thought that his decision making was good. I am not sure he saw a couple guys coming (for sacks). I thought that he held it a little bit in a couple instances, which I think he will get better and better and better. You know it s a double-edged sword; you wait for a guy to work open; you are not a guy who would want to be a thrower fi rst, but not throw fi rst. They gave him decent protection, but that clock s got to go off where you say, the ball s got to go or I gotta go. Q: Can you speed up the quarterback and wide receiver chemistry? A: There s not and I say this over and over, this is a season-long evolution. It goes week to week. You practice it and practice it and typically end up doing the same plays and some different plays then throw a different defense in there with different personnel. It s a week to week process and you just keep continuing to hammer that week to week. Q: How much adjusting did Favre do? A: You know he did a great job getting us out of a couple runs that had a low probability of success and actually took one to the side where we gained a bunch of yards. He did that on his own. Obviously he is able to see an extra man, an overhang guy, places that we have been hitting them and brought it back the other way. He put a couple things on the pass game that we really weren t expecting, you know, you live and learn and he will live and learn too. Q: Will you allow Brett Favre more freedom than your past quarterbacks? A: Oh you guys (media) always like to say that. Yeah, I got shackles on them. We have an electric current and if they happen to change (the play) we do the Pavlov s dog thing. We hit them with a current on the way back to the huddle. Q: Did you have to turn the electric current up for Brett Favre? A: No, he is one of those dogs that runs right through the fence. Q: How did Tyrell Johnson play? A: He played pretty well. He continues to see things very well back there. I think he and Madieu s (Williams) communication will continue to evolve, seen it come miles throughout training camp. It s quite another thing when people are moving out there in real time and you re having to make adjustments, be demonstrative and talk. I think it will get better and better and I think he played decently. Q: Thoughts on E.J. Henderson s return to the field? A: E.J. was all over again. He looked like he was having fun. Again he is the guy that sets up all that, sets the defense, sets the strength, sets where the blitzes are coming from. So he really is communication with the front and with the back end. He is the middle man. If he s not intentional and doesn t over communicate nobody knows where to go. Not only is he a good communicator, which I know you guys (media) fi nd hard to believe since he is a man of such few words, but he plays lights out. He s a great see-to-do guy as well. Q: Did Percy Harvin open things up for other offensive players? A: No, not to that extent. Actually they tracked #24 all over the fi eld with Bernard Berrian. That was a guy they (Cleveland) were going to try and double over the top of and do some things with to try and legislate against him. That is kind of Eric s (Mangini) mode. Who is you number one guy and I m going to take that guy away and make you beat me another way. I didn t see that particularly with Percy. Q: Will Percy Harvin open things up for your offense down the road? A: Yeah, from time to time. They will drop in from doubling every one of those guys from time to time. From Bernard (Berrian) to (Visanthe) Shiancoe to Percy, that s when it s up to the quarterback. They can t double everybody. You just want to fi nd those guys that are single covered and throw it to them. Q: What were your impressions of Adrian Peterson s last touchdown run? A: Aside from his tremendous skills and ability, the thing that jumps out at you right away is the receivers that are mounting people up and pushing people down the fi eld. Because he doesn t stand a chance against four guys running at him, but he took care of two himself. One with the move and one with a forearm or what have you. Again, those wide receivers relish in that (downfi eld blocking) and it s great to see them take pride in their craft. And them thinking it (downfield blocking) is in their job description and it s not in their job description. Q: How impressed were you with Percy Harvin yesterday? A: Well you know he had the one drop on the bubble (screen) which you would love to have back because he could of gotten in some clear air there. But I think for what we asked him to do he handled it very well. Handled the return chores and was productive with it. Was in the right spot most of the time in the throw game, did have that one drop. He blocked extremely well down the fi eld, like I said, he put two people right on their backs. Sidney (Rice) kind of sets the tempo with that and those guys have all taken the lead now. They all want to get involved and mount people down the fi eld. Q: Is there a reason Brett Favre and Percy Harvin seem to have a different chemistry? A: Maybe that that was the fi rst guy Brett met as he walked in the door. Just so happened they came face-to-face. I think he (Favre) is developing it (chemistry) with guys like (Visanthe) Shiancoe as well as throwing the ball up to Sidney (Rice) and knowing what he can do. Eventually here, sooner rather than later, you will see the same thing with Bernard (Berrian). It s like Eric Mangini says, he is an equal opportunity thrower now. He is going to throw it to you if you re open. He s not going to try and stuff it somewhere and throw a buddy ball to one of his buddies. If they (receivers) can make him look good that is a huge plus. WEEK 2 - VIKINGS AT LIONS - 38

39 VIKINGS VITALS Offensive and Defensive Statistics Rosters and Depth Chart Participation Chart How The Vikings Were Built Roster Moves Game-By-Game Statistics The Last Time

40 WON 1, LOST 0 9/13 W at Cleveland 70,560 (SO) Minn. Opp. Total First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty rd Down: Made/Att... 6/14 3/12 3rd Down Pct % 25.0% 4th Down: Made/Att... 0/0 0/1 4th Down Pct % Possession Avg :22 26:38 Total Net Yards Avg. Per Game Total Plays Avg. Per Play Net Yards Rushing Avg. Per Game Total Rushes Net Yards Passing Avg. Per Game Sacked/Yards Lost... 4/25 5/26 Gross Yards Attempts/Completions... 22/14 35/21 Completion Pct % 60.0% Had Intercepted Punts/Average... 6/38.7 5/42.0 Net Punting Avg Penalties/Yards... 3/38 8/66 Fumbles/Ball Lost... 0/0 3/1 Touchdowns Rushing Passing Returns Score by Periods OT T VIKINGS Opponents Scoring Ru Re Rt 1 pt. 2 pt. FG S T Peterson Longwell /4-2/2-10 Harvin VIKINGS /4-2/2-34 Opponents /2-2/2-20 SACKS: K.Williams 1.0, R.Edwards 1.0, L.Guion 1.0, E.Henderson 1.0 Team: 4.0, Opponents: 4.0 FUM/LOST: None. Field Goals Longwell 0/0 1/1 1/1 0/0 0/0 VIKINGS 0/0 1/1 1/1 0/0 0/0 Opponents 0/0 1/1 1/1 0/0 0/0 Vikings: (21, 37) Opponents: (37, 20) VIKINGS 2009 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS RUSHING Att. Yds Avg Long TD A.Peterson t 3 P.Harvi C.Taylor J.Dugan N.Tahi T.Jackson VIKINGS t 3 Opponents RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD C.Taylor P.Harvin V.Shiancoe S.Rice A.Peterson VIKINGS Opponents t 1 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD C. Griffi n VIKINGS Opponents OPP. FUMBLE RECOVERIES No. Yds Avg Long TD K. Williams VIKINGS Opponents PUNTING No. Yds Avg Net TB In20 Lg B C. Kluwe VIKINGS Opponents PUNT RETURNS No. FC Yds Avg Long TD D. Reynaud VIKINGS Opponents t 1 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Long TD P. Harvin VIKINGS Opponents PASSING Att. Cmp. Yards Pct. Yd/Att TD TD% Int. Int% Lg Sk/Lst Rating Favre / Jackson / VIKINGS / Opponents t 5/

41 2009 REGULAR SEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS TACKLES NAME UA A T SK INT PD TFL FF FR H Henderson, E.J Edwards, Ray Greenway, Chad Sapp, Benny Leber, Ben Johnson, Tyrell Griffi n, Cedric Winfi eld, Antoine Kennedy, Jimmy Williams, Kevin Farwell, Heath Williams, Madieu Allen, Jared Williams, Pat Paymah, Karl Mitchell, Jayme Robison, Brian Guion, Letroy TEAM TOTALS INTERCEPTIONS NAME INT-YDS Cedric Griffi n 1-0 Totals 1-0 PASSES DEFENSED NAME PD Greenway, Chad...3 Henderson, E.J....2 Griffin, Cedric...2 Leber, Ben...1 Farwell, Heath...1 Sapp, Benny...1 Winfi eld, Antoine 1 Totals 11 TACKLES FOR LOSS NAME TFL Edwards, Ray Kennedy, Jimmy Sapp, Benny 1.0 Totals 3.0 SACKS NAME SKS Williams, Kevin Henderson, E.J Kennedy, Jimmy Edwards, Ray Leber, Ben 0.5 Totals 4.0 QUARTERBACK HURRIES NAME H Williams, Kevin...7 Allen, Jared...2 Edwards, Ray...2 Mitchell, Jayme...2 Robison, Brian...2 Guion, Letroy...2 Williams, Madieu 1 Totals 18 SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES NAME UA A T FF/FR BK Onatolu, Kenny Farwell, Heath Griffi n, Cedric /0 0 Abdullah, Husain Paymah, Karl Loeffl er, Cullen Leber, Ben Frampton, Eric Totals /0 0

42 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2009 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Updated: September 14, Participation No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College HS Hometown Acquired G S DNP IA 39 Abdullah, Husain S /27/85 2 Washington State Pomona, CA FA ' Allen, Asher CB /22/88 R Georgia Tucker, GA D3 ' Allen, Jared DE /3/82 6 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) ' Berrian, Bernard WR /27/80 6 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) ' Brinkley, Jasper LB /12/85 R South Carolina Thomson, GA D5 ' Cook, Ryan T /8/83 4 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b ' Dugan, Jeff TE /8/81 6 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 ' Edwards, Ray DE /1/85 4 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 ' Evans, Fred DT /6/83 4 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA ' Farwell, Heath LB /31/81 5 San Diego State Corona, CA FA ' Favre, Brett QB /10/69 19 Southern Mississippi Kiln, MS FA ' Frampton, Eric S /6/84 3 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) ' Greenway, Chad LB /12/83 4 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 ' Griffin, Cedric CB /11/82 4 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a ' Guion, Letroy DT /21/87 2 Florida State Starke, FL D5b ' Harvin, Percy WR /28/88 R Florida Virginia Beach, VA D1 ' Henderson, E.J. LB /3/80 7 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 ' Henderson, Erin LB /1/86 2 Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA ' Herrera, Anthony G /14/80 6 Tennessee Naples, FL FA ' Hicks, Artis G /28/78 8 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) ' Hutchinson, Steve G /1/77 9 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) ' Jackson, Tarvaris QB /21/83 4 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c ' Johnson, Jaymar WR /10/84 1 Jackson State Gary, IN D6b ' Johnson, Tyrell S /19/85 2 Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 ' Kennedy, Jimmy DT /15/79 7 Penn State Yonkers, NY FA (Jac) ' Kleinsasser, Jim TE /31/77 11 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 ' Kluwe, Chris P /24/81 5 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) ' Leber, Ben LB /7/78 8 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) ' Lewis, Greg WR /12/80 7 Illinois Matteson, IL FA ' Lichtensteiger, Kory C /22/85 2 Bowling Green State Crestview, OH W (Den) ' Loadholt, Phil T /21/86 R Oklahoma Fountain, CO D2 ' Loeffler, Cullen LS /27/81 6 Texas Ingram, TX FA ' Longwell, Ryan K /16/74 13 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) ' McKinnie, Bryant T /23/79 8 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 ' Mitchell, Jayme DE /15/84 4 Mississippi Jackson, MS FA ' Onatolu, Kenny LB /8/82 1 Nebraska-Omaha Papillion, NE FA ' Paymah, Karl CB /29/82 4 Washington State Culver City, CA UFA (Den.) ' Peterson, Adrian RB /21/85 3 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 ' Reynaud, Darius WR /29/84 2 West Virginia Boutte, LA FA ' Rice, Sidney WR /1/86 3 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 ' Robison, Brian DE /27/83 3 Texas Splendora, TX D4 ' Rosenfels, Sage QB /6/78 9 Iowa State Maquoketa, IA T (Hou) ' Sanford, Jamarca S /27/85 R Mississippi Batesville, MS D7 ' Sapp, Benny CB /20/81 6 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) ' Shiancoe, Visanthe TE /18/80 7 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) ' Sullivan, John C /8/85 2 Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a ' Tahi, Naufahu FB /30/81 4 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) ' Taylor, Chester RB /22/79 8 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) ' Williams, Kevin DT /16/80 7 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 ' Williams, Madieu S /18/81 6 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) ' Williams, Pat DT /24/72 13 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) ' Winfield, Antoine CB /24/77 11 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) ' Young, Albert RB /25/85 1 Iowa Moorestown, NJ FA ' MINNESOTA VIKINGS PRACTICE SQUAD No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College HS Hometown Acquired G S DNP IA 49 Anderson, Colt S /25/85 R Montana Butte, MT FA ' Booty, John David QB /3/85 2 Southern California Shreveport, LA D5a ' Clark, Chris T /1/85 1 Southern Mississippi New Orleans, LA FA ' Cooper, Jon C /1/86 R Oklahoma Fort Collins, CO FA ' Johnson, Ian RB /10/86 R Boise State San Dimas, CA FA ' Johnson, Tremaine DT /26/85 R LSU Galena Park, TX FA ' Mills, Garrett TE /12/83 3 Tulsa Jenks, OK W (NE) ' Moore, Nick WR /25/86 R Toledo Westerville, OH FA ' MINNESOTA VIKINGS COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Brad Childress Assistants: Leslie Frazier (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator), Darrell Bevell (Offensive Coordinator), Brian Murphy (Special Teams Coordinator), Juney Barnett (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Eric Bieniemy (Running Backs), Karl Dunbar (Defensive Line), Ryan Ficken (Quality Control-Offense/Running Backs), Jason Glenn (Special Teams Assistant/ Development), Jim Hueber (Assistant Offensive Line), Jeff Imamura (Quality Control-Defense/Linebackers), Jimmie Johnson (Tight Ends), Tom Kanavy (Strength and Conditioning), Derek Mason (Assistant Defensive Backs), Pat Morris (Offensive Line), Fred Pagac (Linebackers), Dennis Polian (Assistant to Head Coach), Diron Reynolds (Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line), Kevin Rogers (Quarterbacks), Ryan Silverfield (Offensive/Defensive Assistant), Kevin Stefanski (Quality Control-Offense), George Stewart (Wide Receivers), Martin Streight (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Chris White (Assistant Special Teams), Joe Woods (Defensive Backs). Active Roster Total - 53

43 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2009 NUMERICAL ROSTER Updated: September 14, Participation No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College HS Hometown Acquired G S DNP IA 2Sage Rosenfels QB /6/78 9 Iowa State Maquoketa, IA T (Hou) ' Brett Favre QB /10/69 19 Southern Mississippi Kiln, MS FA ' Chris Kluwe P /24/81 5 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) ' Tarvaris Jackson QB /21/83 4 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c ' Ryan Longwell K /16/74 13 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) ' Jaymar Johnson WR /10/84 1 Jackson State Gary, IN D6b ' Percy Harvin WR /28/88 R Florida Virginia Beach, VA D1 ' Lewis, Greg WR /12/80 7 Illinois Matteson, IL FA ' Sidney Rice WR /1/86 3 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 ' Madieu Williams S /18/81 6 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) ' Asher Allen CB /22/88 R Georgia Tucker, GA D3 ' Benny Sapp CB /20/81 6 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) ' Cedric Griffin CB /11/82 4 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a ' Tyrell Johnson S /19/85 2 Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 ' Antoine Winfield CB /24/77 11 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) ' Adrian Peterson RB /21/85 3 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 ' Chester Taylor RB /22/79 8 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) ' Jamarca Sanford S /27/85 R Mississippi Batesville, MS D7 ' Albert Young RB /25/85 1 Iowa Moorestown, NJ FA ' Eric Frampton S /6/84 3 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) ' Naufahu Tahi FB /30/81 4 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) ' Husain Abdullah S /27/85 2 Washington State Pomona, CA FA ' Jim Kleinsasser TE /31/77 11 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 ' Karl Paymah CB /29/82 4 Washington State Culver City, CA UFA (Den.) ' Cullen Loeffler LS /27/81 6 Texas Ingram, TX FA ' Erin Henderson LB /1/86 2 Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA ' Ben Leber LB /7/78 8 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) ' Chad Greenway LB /12/83 4 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 ' Jasper Brinkley LB /12/85 R South Carolina Thomson, GA D5 ' Kenny Onatolu LB /8/82 1 Nebraska-Omaha Papillion, NE FA ' E.J. Henderson LB /3/80 7 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 ' Heath Farwell LB /31/81 5 San Diego State Corona, CA FA ' Ryan Cook T /8/83 4 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b ' Anthony Herrera G /14/80 6 Tennessee Naples, FL FA ' John Sullivan C /8/85 2 Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a ' Kory Lichtensteiger C /22/85 2 Bowling Green State Crestview, OH W (Den) ' Jared Allen DE /3/82 6 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) ' Phil Loadholt T /21/86 R Oklahoma Fountain, CO D2 ' Jimmy Kennedy DT /15/79 7 Penn State Yonkers, NY FA (Jac) ' Bryant McKinnie T /23/79 8 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 ' Steve Hutchinson G /1/77 9 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) ' Artis Hicks G /28/78 8 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) ' Visanthe Shiancoe TE /18/80 7 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) ' Darius Reynaud WR /29/84 2 West Virginia Boutte, LA FA ' Jeff Dugan TE /8/81 6 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 ' Bernard Berrian WR /27/80 6 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) ' Fred Evans DT /6/83 4 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA ' Ray Edwards DE /1/85 4 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 ' Jayme Mitchell DE /15/84 4 Mississippi Jackson, MS FA ' Kevin Williams DT /16/80 7 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 ' Pat Williams DT /24/72 13 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) ' Brian Robison DE /27/83 3 Texas Splendora, TX D4 ' Letroy Guion DT /21/87 2 Florida State Starke, FL D5b ' MINNESOTA VIKINGS PRACTICE SQUAD No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College HS Hometown Acquired G S DNP IA 9 Booty, John David QB /3/85 2 Southern California Shreveport, LA D5a ' Moore, Nick WR /25/86 R Toledo Westerville, OH FA ' Johnson, Ian RB /10/86 R Boise State San Dimas, CA FA ' Mills, Garrett TE /12/83 3 Tulsa Jenks, OK W (NE) ' Anderson, Colt S /25/85 R Montana Butte, MT FA ' Cooper, Jon C /1/86 R Oklahoma Fort Collins, CO FA ' Clark, Chris T /1/85 1 Southern Mississippi New Orleans, LA FA ' Johnson, Tremaine DT /26/85 R LSU Galena Park, TX FA ' MINNESOTA VIKINGS COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Brad Childress Assistants: Leslie Frazier (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator), Darrell Bevell (Offensive Coordinator), Brian Murphy (Special Teams Coordinator), Juney Barnett (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Eric Bieniemy (Running Backs), Karl Dunbar (Defensive Line), Ryan Ficken (Quality Control-Offense/Running Backs), Jason Glenn (Special Teams Assistant/ Development), Jim Hueber (Assistant Offensive Line), Jeff Imamura (Quality Control-Defense/Linebackers), Jimmie Johnson (Tight Ends), Tom Kanavy (Strength and Conditioning), Derek Mason (Assistant Defensive Backs), Pat Morris (Offensive Line), Fred Pagac (Linebackers), Dennis Polian (Assistant to Head Coach), Diron Reynolds (Defensive Assistant/Defensive Line), Kevin Rogers (Quarterbacks), Ryan Silverfield (Offensive/Defensive Assistant), Kevin Stefanski (Quality Control-Offense), George Stewart (Wide Receivers), Martin Streight (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Chris White (Assistant Special Teams), Joe Woods (Defensive Backs). Active Roster Total - 53

44 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2009 ROSTER-BY-POSITION Updated: September 14, Participation OFFENSE (24): Darrell Bevell Quarterbacks (3): Kevin Rogers/Ryan Silverfield No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 4 Favre, Brett QB /10/69 19 Southern Mississippi Kiln, MS FA ' Jackson, Tarvaris QB /21/83 4 Alabama State Montgomery, AL D2c ' Rosenfels, Sage QB /6/78 9 Iowa State Maquoketa, IA T (Hou) ' Running Backs (4): Eric Bieniemy/Ryan Ficken No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 28 Peterson, Adrian RB /21/85 3 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D1 ' Tahi, Naufahu FB /30/81 4 BYU West Valley City, UT PS (Cin) ' Taylor, Chester RB /22/79 8 Toledo River Rouge, MI UFA (Balt) ' Young, Albert RB /25/85 1 Iowa Moorestown, NJ FA ' Wide Receivers (6): George Stewart No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 87 Berrian, Bernard WR /27/80 6 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) ' Harvin, Percy WR /28/88 R Florida Virginia Beach, VA D1 ' Johnson, Jaymar WR /10/84 1 Jackson State Gary, IN D6b ' Lewis, Greg WR /12/80 7 Illinois Matteson, IL FA ' Reynaud, Darius WR /29/84 2 West Virginia Boutte, LA FA ' Rice, Sidney WR /1/86 3 South Carolina Gaffney, SC D2 ' Tight Ends (3): Jimmie Johnson No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 40 Kleinsasser, Jim TE /31/77 10 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 ' Shiancoe, Visanthe TE /18/80 7 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) ' Dugan, Jeff FB /8/81 6 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 ' Offensive Line (8): Pat Morris/Jim Hueber No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 62 Cook, Ryan T /8/83 4 New Mexico Albuquerque, NM D2b ' Herrera, Anthony G /14/80 6 Tennessee Naples, FL FA ' Sullivan, John C /8/85 2 Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a ' Lichtensteiger, Kory C /22/85 2 Bowling Green State Crestview, OH W (Den) ' Loadholt, Phil T /21/86 R Oklahoma Fountain, CO D2 ' McKinnie, Bryant T /23/79 8 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 ' Hutchinson, Steve G /1/77 9 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) ' Hicks, Artis G /28/78 8 Memphis Jackson, TN T (Phi) ' DEFENSE (26): Leslie Frazier Defensive Line (9): Karl Dunbar/Diron Reynolds No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 69 Allen, Jared DE /3/82 6 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) ' Edwards, Ray DE /1/85 4 Purdue Cincinnati, OH D4 ' Evans, Fred DT /6/83 4 Texas St.-San Marcos Morgan Park, IL FA ' Guion, Letroy DT /21/87 2 Florida State Starke, FL D5b ' Kennedy, Jimmy DT /15/79 7 Penn State Yonkers, NY FA (Jac) ' Mitchell, Jayme DE /15/84 4 Mississippi Jackson, MS FA ' Robison, Brian DE /27/83 3 Texas Splendora, TX D4 ' Williams, Kevin DT /16/80 7 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 ' Williams, Pat DT /24/72 13 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) ' Linebackers (7): Fred Pagac/Jeff Imamura No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 54 Brinkley, Jasper LB /12/85 R South Carolina Thomson, GA D5 ' Farwell, Heath LB /31/81 5 San Diego State Corona, CA FA ' Greenway, Chad LB /12/83 4 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D1 ' Henderson, E.J. LB /3/80 7 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 ' Henderson, Erin LB /1/86 2 Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA ' Leber, Ben LB /7/78 8 Kansas State Vermillion, SD UFA (SD) ' Onatolu, Kenny LB /8/82 1 Nebraska-Omaha Papillion, NE FA ' Defensive Backs (10): Joe Woods/Derek Mason No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 39 Abdullah, Husain S /27/85 2 Washington State Pomona, CA FA ' Allen, Asher CB /22/88 R Georgia Tucker, GA D3 ' Frampton, Eric S /6/84 3 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) ' Griffin, Cedric CB /11/82 4 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a ' Johnson, Tyrell S /19/85 2 Arkansas State Rison, AR D2 ' Paymah, Karl CB /29/82 4 Washington State Culver City, CA UFA (Den.) ' Sanford, Jamarca S /27/85 R Mississippi Batesville, MS D7 ' Sapp, Benny CB /20/81 6 Northern Iowa Ft. Lauderdale, FL UFA (KC) ' Williams, Madieu S /18/81 6 Maryland Lanham, MD UFA (Cin) ' Winfield, Antoine CB /24/77 11 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) ' SPECIAL TEAMS (3): Brian Murphy Specialists (3): Brian Murphy/Chris White No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 5 Kluwe, Chris P /24/81 5 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) ' Loeffler, Cullen LS /27/81 6 Texas Ingram, TX FA ' Longwell, Ryan K /16/74 13 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) ' Active Roster Total - 53

45 Updated: September 14, 2009 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2009 ROSTER BY EXPERIENCE 19th Year (1) 7th Year (5) 4th Year (8) 1st Year (3) Brett Favre E.J. Henderson Ryan Cook Jaymar Johnson Jimmy Kennedy Ray Edwards Kenny Onatolu 13th Year (2) Greg Lewis Fred Evans Albert Young Ryan Longwell Visanthe Shiancoe Chad Greenway Pat Williams Kevin Williams Cedric Griffin Rookie Year (5) Tarvaris Jackson Asher Allen 11th Year (2) 6th Year (7) Jayme Mitchell Jasper Brinkley Jim Kleinsasser Jared Allen Naufahu Tahi Percy Harvin Antoine Winfield Bernard Berrian Phil Loadholt Jeff Dugan 3rd Year (4) Jamarca Sanford 9th Year (2) Anthony Herrera Eric Frampton Steve Hutchinson Cullen Loeffler Adrian Peterson Sage Rosenfels Benny Sapp Sidney Rice Madieu Williams Brian Robison 8th Year (4) Artis Hicks 5th Year (3) 2nd Year (7) Ben Leber Heath Farwell Husain Abdullah Bryant McKinnie Chris Kluwe Letroy Guion Chester Taylor Karl Paymah Erin Henderson Tyrell Johnson Kory Lichtensteiger Darius Reynaud John Sullivan Active Roster Total - 53 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2009 ROSTER BY ROUND [Overall Selection In Brackets] 1st Round (8) [7] Adrian Peterson (07), [7] Bryant McKinnie (02), [9] Kevin Williams (03), [12] Jimmy Kennedy (03-StL), [17] Chad Greenway (06), [17] Steve Hutchinson (01-Sea.), [22] Percy Harvin (09), [23] Antoine Winfield (99-Buf.). 2nd Round (10) [33] Brett Favre (91-ATL), [40] E.J. Henderson (03), [43] Tyrell Johnson (08), [44] Jim Kleinsasser (99), [44] Sidney Rice (07), [48] Cedric Griffin (06), [51] Ryan Cook (06), [54] Phil Loadholt (09), [56] Madieu Williams (04-Cin.), [64] Tarvaris Jackson (06). 3rd Round (5) [71] Ben Leber (02-SD), [76] Karl Paymah (05-Den.), [78] Bernard Berrian (04-Chi.), [86] Asher Allen (09), [91] Visanthe Shiancoe (02-NYG). 4th Round (5) [102] Brian Robison (07), [108] Kory Lichtensteiger (08-DEN), [109] Sage Rosenfels (01-Was.), [126] Jared Allen (04-KC), [127] Ray Edwards (06). 5th Round (3) [150] Jasper Brinkley (09), [152] Letroy Guion (08), [165] Eric Frampton (07-Det.). 6th Round (3) [187] John Sullivan (08), [193] Jaymar Johnson (08), [207] Chester Taylor (02-Balt.) 7th Round (3) [212] Fred Evans (06-Mia.), [220] Jeff Dugan (04), [231] Jamarca Sanford (09) Undrafted (16) Ryan Longwell (97-SF), Pat Williams (97-Buf.), Artis Hicks (02-Phi.), Greg Lewis (03-Phi.), Anthony Herrera (04), Cullen Loeffler (04), Benny Sapp (04-KC), Heath Farwell (05), Chris Kluwe (05-Sea), Jayme Mitchell (06), Naufahu Tahi (06-Cin.), Husain Abdullah (08), Erin Henderson (08), Darius Reynaud (08), Albert Young (08), Kenny Onatolu (09). Active Roster Total - 53

46 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2009 UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHART Updated: September 14, 2009 OFFENSE WR: 87 Bernard Berrian 11 Jaymar Johnson 82 Darius Reynaud LT: 74 Bryant McKinnie 79 Artis Hicks LG: 76 Steve Hutchinson C: 65 John Sullivan 67 Kory Lichtensteiger 62 Ryan Cook RG 64 Anthony Herrera RT: 71 Phil Loadholt 62 Ryan Cook TE: 81 Visanthe Shiancoe 40 Jim Kleinsasser 83 Jeff Dugan WR: 18 Sidney Rice 12 Percy Harvin 17 Greg Lewis QB: 4 Brett Favre 7 Tarvaris Jackson or 2 Sage Rosenfels FB: 38 Naufahu Tahi HB: 28 Adrian Peterson 29 Chester Taylor 34 Albert Young DEFENSE LE: 91 Ray Edwards 92 Jayme Mitchell NT: 94 Pat Williams 90 Fred Evans 73 Jimmy Kennedy UT: 93 Kevin Williams 98 Letroy Guion RE: 69 Jared Allen 96 Brian Robison SLB: 52 Chad Greenway 59 Heath Farwell 55 Kenny Onatolu MLB: 56 E.J. Henderson 54 Jasper Brinkley WLB: 51 Ben Leber 50 Erin Henderson LCB: 26 Antoine Winfield 41 Karl Paymah RCB: 23 Cedric Griffin 22 Benny Sapp 21 Asher Allen SS: 25 Tyrell Johnson 33 Jamarca Sanford 37 Eric Frampton FS: 20 Madieu Williams 39 Husain Abdullah SPECIAL TEAMS P: 5 Chris Kluwe K: 8 Ryan Longwell LS: 46 Cullen Loeffler H: 5 Chris Kluwe KR: 12 Percy Harvin 11 Jaymar Johnson 82 Darius Reynaud PR: 11 Jaymar Johnson 12 Percy Harvin 87 Bernard Berrian Rookie s Underlined Injured s in Parentheses Husain Abdullah - WHO-sane ab-dul-la Bernard Berrian - bare-e-an Jeff Dugan - DOO-gan Brett Favre - FARV Letroy Guion - LA-troy GUY-on Anthony Herrera - HA-rare-ah Tarvaris Jackson - ta-var-is Tyrell Johnson - TIE-rell Jim Kleinsasser - KLINE-sauce-er Chris Kluwe - CLU-ee Kory Lichtensteiger - LICK-ten-sty-ger Tyrell Johnson - TIE-rell Jim Kleinsasser - KLINE-sauce-er Chris Kluwe - CLU-ee 2009 VIKINGS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Ben Leber - LEE-ber Cullen Loeffler - LEFF-ler Kenny Onatolu - on-uh-toe-lu Darius Reynaud - RAY-nod Brian Robison - ROB-ah-sin Visanthe Shiancoe - vi-sahn-tay SHANK-oh Naufahu Tahi - nah-fah-who TAH-hee Madieu Williams - muh-dee-you Antoine Winfield - an-twan Coaches Eric Bieniemy - bee-en-uh-me Tom Kanavy - ka-nay-vee Fred Pagac - PUG-itch

47 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2009 PARTICIPATION CHART Date 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/5 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/6 12/13 12/20 12/28 1/ Career Det SF Stl GB Det Sea Ari Chi NYG GP GS DNP IA GP GS Abdullah, Husain P Allen, Asher I Allen, Jared S Anderson, Colt PS Berrian, Bernard S Booty, John David PS Brinkley, Jasper P Clark, Chris PS Cooper, Jon PS Cook, Ryan P Dugan, Jeff P Edwards, Ray S Evans, Fred I Farwell, Heath P Favre, Brett S Frampton, Eric P Greenway, Chad S Griffin, Cedric S Guion, Letroy P Harvin, Percy P Henderson, E.J. S Henderson, Erin I Herrera, Anthony S Hicks, Artis P Hutchinson, Steve S Jackson, Tarvaris P Johnson, Ian PS Johnson, Jaymar I Johnson, Tremaine PS Johnson, Tyrell S Kennedy, Jimmy P Kleinsasser, Jim S Kluwe, Chris P Leber, Ben S Lewis, Greg I Lichtensteiger, Kory I Loadholt, Phil S Loeffler, Cullen P Longwell, Ryan P McKinnie, Bryant S Mills, Garrett PS Mitchell, Jayme P Moore, Nick PS Onatolu, Kenny P Paymah, Karl P Peterson, Adrian S Reynaud, Darius P Rice, Sidney S Robison, Brian P Rosenfels, Sage I Sanford, Jamarca I Sapp, Benny P Shiancoe, Visanthe S Sullivan, John S Tahi, Naufahu P Taylor, Chester P Williams, Kevin S Williams, Madieu S Williams, Pat S Winfield, Antoine S Young, Albert P P-played; S-started; DNP-did not play; IR-injured reserve; N-not with club; I-inactive; NFI-non-football illness; PS-Practice Squad; SUS-Reserve/Suspended

48 HOW THE 2009 MINNESOTA VIKINGS WERE BUILT YEAR DRAFT TRADES FREE AGENCY/WAIVERS 1999 TE Jim Kleinsasser (2) 2002 T Bryant McKinnie (1) 2003 DT Kevin Williams (1) DT Kevin Williams (1) LB E.J. Henderson (2) 2004 TE Jeff Dugan (7) G Anthony Herrera * LS Cullen Loeffler * CB Antoine Winfield ** 2005 LB Heath Farwell P Chris Kluwe (W-Sea) DT Pat Williams** 2006 LB Chad Greenway (1) G Artis Hicks (Phi) G Steve Hutchinson ** CB Cedric Griffin (2a) LB Ben Leber ** T Ryan Cook (2b) K Ryan Longwell ** QB Tarvaris Jackson (2c) DE Jayme Mitchell* FB Naufahu Tahi (PS-Cin) RB Chester Taylor ** 2007 RB Adrian Peterson (1) DT Fred Evans ** WR Sidney Rice (2) S Eric Frampton (W-Det) DE Brian Robison (4) TE Visanthe Shiancoe ** RB Albert Young* 2008 S Tyrell Johnson (2) DE Jared Allen (KC) S Husain Abdullah * DT Letroy Guion (5b) WR Bernard Berrian ** C John Sullivan (6a) LB Erin Henderson * WR Jaymar Johnson (6b) DT Jimmy Kennedy** WR Darius Reynaud* CB Benny Sapp ** S Madieu Williams ** 2009 WR Percy Harvin (1) QB Sage Rosenfels (Hou.) QB Brett Favre** T Phil Loadholt (2) WR Greg Lewis** CB Asher Allen (3) C Kory Lichtensteiger** LB Jasper Brinkley (5) LB Kenny Onatolu S Jamarca Sanford (7) CB Karl Paymah** * 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

49 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2009 ROSTER MOVES DATE POSITION PLAYER TRANSACTION September 10 WR LEWIS, Greg Signed September 10 WR WADE, Bobby Waived September 8 C COOPER, Jon Signed to Practice Squad September 8 T RADOVICH, Drew Released from Practice Squad September 6 C LICHTENSTEIGER, Kory Signed September 6 C COOPER, Jon Waived September 6 DB ANDERSON, Colt Signed to Practice Squad September 6 QB BOOTY, John David Signed to Practice Squad September 6 T CLARK, Chris Signed to Practice Squad September 6 RB JOHNSON, Ian Signed to Practice Squad September 6 DT JOHNSON, Tremaine Signed to Practice Squad September 6 TE MILLS, Garrett Signed to Practice Squad September 6 WR MOORE, Nick Signed to Practice Squad September 6 T RADOVICH, Drew Signed to Practice Squad September 5 DB ANDERSON, Colt Waived September 5 QB BOOTY, John David Waived September 5 FB BROUGHTON, Nehemiah Waived September 5 DE BURNETT, Martail Waived September 5 T CLARK, Chris Waived September 5 G DANIELS, Brian Waived September 5 C GARCIA, Juan Waived September 5 DE GRIGSBY, Otis Waived September 5 S HALL, Devon Waived September 5 LB HERRON, David Waived September 5 DT HOLMES, Antoine Waived September 5 RB JOHNSON, Ian Waived September 5 DT JOHNSON, Tremaine Waived September 5 G KEMP, Andy Waived September 5 CB McCAULEY, Marcus Waived September 5 TE MILLS, Garrett Waived September 5 WR MOORE, Nick Waived September 5 TE NORDIN, Jake Waived September 5 WR PERRETTA, Vinny Waived September 5 T RADOVICH, Drew Waived September 5 CB WALKER, Marcus Waived September 5 WR WILLIAMS, Bobby Waived September 1 G URBAN, Nick Waived September 1 RB SMITH, Antone Waived September 1 DB ROBERSON, Derrick Waived September 1 K MEHLHAFF, Taylor Waived August 27 WR HOLT, Glenn Waived August 18 QB FAVRE, Brett Signed August 18 LB FRANCOIS, Robert Waived August 16 TE NORDIN, Jake Signed August 16 RB BELL, Kahlil Waived August 5 RB SMITH, Antone Signed August 4 WR ALLISON, Aundrae Waived August 2 WR HARVIN, Percy Signed July 30 DE UDEZE, Kenechi Placed on Reserved/Retired List July 29 OT LOADHOLT, Phil Signed July 27 CB GORDON, Charles Waived July 23 CB ALLEN, Asher Signed June 30 LB BRINKLEY, Jasper Signed June 22 S SANFORD, Jamarca Signed June 19 QB GLENNON, Sean Waived June 19 OL LEPORI, Bobby Waived June 19 TE WALKER, Nick Waived June 2 WR WILLIAMS, Bobby Signed

50 June 1 WR ROGERS, Roderick Waived May 18 FB BROUGHTON, Nehemiah Signed May 5 C GARCIA, Juan Signed May 5 G URBAN, Nick Signed April 27 S ANDERSON, Colt Signed April 27 RB BELL, Kahlil Signed April 27 CB COOPER, Jon Signed April 27 LB FRANCOIS, Robert Signed April 27 QB GLENNON, Sean Signed April 27 S HALL, Devon Signed April 27 DT HOLMES, Antoine Signed April 27 RB JOHNSON, Ian Signed April 27 DT JOHNSON, Tremaine Signed April 27 G KEMP, Andy Signed April 27 T LEPORI, Bobby Signed April 27 WR MOORE, Nick Signed April 27 WR PERRETTA, Vinny Signed April 27 TE WALKER, Nick Signed April 6 DT EVANS, Fred Signed as RFA March 30 DE GRIGSBY, Otis Signed March 30 FB TAHI, Naufahu Signed as RFA March 19 WR HOLT, Glenn Signed as RFA March 19 CB PAYMAH, Karl Signed as UFA March 11 DT KENNEDY, Jimmy Signed as UFA March 10 CB SAPP, Benny Signed as UFA March 6 LB FARWELL, Heath Signed as UFA March 3 LB CIURCIU, Vinnie Released February 28 TE KLEINSASSER, Jim Signed as UFA February 27 QB FREROTTE, Gus Released February 27 QB ROSENFELS, Sage Acquired via trade with Houston February 26 DE MITCHELL, Jayme Signed as RFA February 26 CB GORDON, Charles Signed as RFA February 18 RB HICKS, Maurice Released February 6 CB ROBERSON, Derrick Signed as Reserve/Future Free Agent January 8 DE BURNETT, Martail Signed as Reserve/Future Free Agent January 7 T CLARK, Chris Signed as Reserve/Future Free Agent January 6 CB ROGERS, Roderick Signed as Reserve/Future Free Agent January 6 CB WALKER, Marcus Signed as Reserve/Future Free Agent January 5 G DANIELS, Brian Signed as Reserve/Future Free Agent January 5 WR JOHNSON, Jaymar Signed as Reserve/Future Free Agent January 5 RB YOUNG, Albert Signed as Reserve/Future Free Agent

51 1st Downs Total Offense INTs By Minn. Punts Punt Returns KO Returns Pen Fum Scoring T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG / / /38 0/ /4 2/2 0 Totals / / /38 0/ /4 2/2 0 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY: 6-14, 42.9% 9/13 at Cleveland % 1st Downs Total Offense INTs By Opp. Punts Punt Returns KO Returns Pen Fum Scoring T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG / / t /66 3/ /2 2/2 0 Totals / / t /66 3/ /2 2/2 0 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY: 3-12, 25.0% 9/13 at Cleveland % GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS VIKINGS OPPONENTS SCORING SUMMARY 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT Total VIKINGS FG 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT Total OPP , , 20 Totals

52 #28 Adrian Peterson RB OPPONENT No Yds Avg Lg CLE - 9/ t DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS t 3 CAREER 626 3, t 25 RUSHING #12 Percy Harvin WR OPPONENT No Yds Avg Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER #29 Chester Taylor RB OPPONENT No Yds Avg Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER 941 4, t 21 #83 Jeff Dugan TE OPPONENT No Yds Avg Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER #38 Naufahu Tahi FB OPPONENT No Yds Avg Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER #7 Tarvaris Jackson QB OPPONENT No Yds Avg Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER PASSING #4 Brett Favre QB OPPONENT Att Comp Yds Pct. TD INT Lng Sk/Yds CLE - 9/ /25 DET - 9/ /0 0.0 SF - 9/ /0 0.0 GB - 10/ /0 StL - 10/ /0 0.0 BAL - 10/ /0 PIT - 10/ /0 GB - 11/ /0 0.0 DET - 11/ /0 0.0 SEA - 11/ /0 0.0 CHI - 11/ /0 ARI - 12/ /0 0.0 CIN - 12/ /0 CAR - 12/ /0 CHI - 12/ /0 0.0 NYG - 1/3/ / TOTALS / CAREER 9,301 5,734 65, t 473/3, #7 Tarvaris Jackson QB OPPONENT Att Comp Yds Pct. TD INT Lng Sk/Yds CLE - 9/ /0 DET - 9/ /0 0.0 SF - 9/ /0 0.0 GB - 10/ /0 StL - 10/ /0 0.0 BAL - 10/ /0 PIT - 10/ /0 GB - 11/ /0 0.0 DET - 11/ /0 0.0 SEA - 11/ /0 0.0 CHI - 11/ /0 ARI - 12/ /0 0.0 CIN - 12/ /0 CAR - 12/ /0 CHI - 12/ /0 0.0 NYG - 1/3/ / TOTALS / CAREER , /0 76.4

53 #29 Chester Taylor RB OPPONENT No Yds Avg Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER 226 1, RECEIVING #12 Percy Harvin WR OPPONENT No Yds Avg Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER #81 Visanthe Shiancoe TE OPPONENT No Yds Avg Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER 107 1, #18 Sidney Rice WR OPPONENT No Yds Avg Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER t 8 #28 Adrian Peterson RB OPPONENT No Yds Avg Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER t 1 PUNTING #5 Chris Kluwe P OPPONENT No. Yds Avg. TB I20 Lng BL CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER ,

54 PUNT RETURNS #82 Darius Reynaud WR OPPONENT No Yds Avg FC Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER KICKOFF RETURNS #12 Percy Harvin WR OPPONENT No Yds Avg FC Lg CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS CAREER

55 #56 E.J. Henderson LB OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER (48) 23 DEFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME #91 Ray Edwards DE OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER #52 Chad Greenway LB OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER (37) 16 #51 Ben Leber LB OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER (29) 25 #22 Benny Sapp CB OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER (28) 15 #25 Tyrell Johnson S OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER (0) 4 #23 Cedric Griffin CB OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE (0) DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS (0) 2 CAREER (2) 39 #59 Heath Farwell LB OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER #73 Jimmy Kennedy DT OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER #93 Kevin Williams DT OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER (82) 39 #26 Antoine Winfield CB OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER (175) 129 #20 Madieu Williams S OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER (125) 34

56 #69 Jared Allen DE OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER (3) 29 DEFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME #41 Karl Paymah CB OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER (13) 13 #98 Letroy Guion DT OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER #92 Jayme Mitchell DE OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER #96 Brian Robison DE OPPONENT U A Ttl TFL Sk QH FF FR INT CLE DET SF GB StL BAL PIT GB DET SEA CHI ARI CIN CAR CHI NYG TOTALS CAREER

57 #55 Kenny Onatolu LB OPPONENT U A Ttl FF FR CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES #59 Heath Farwell LB OPPONENT U A Ttl FF FR CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS #23 Cedric Griffin CB OPPONENT U A Ttl FF FR CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS #39 Husain Abdullah S OPPONENT U A Ttl FF FR CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS #46 Cullen Loeffler LS OPPONENT U A Ttl FF FR CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS #41 Karl Paymah CB OPPONENT U A Ttl FF FR CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS #37 Eric Frampton S OPPONENT U A Ttl FF FR CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS #51 Ben Leber LB OPPONENT U A Ttl FF FR CLE - 9/ DET - 9/ SF - 9/ GB - 10/ StL - 10/ BAL - 10/ PIT - 10/ GB - 11/ DET - 11/ SEA - 11/ CHI - 11/ ARI - 12/ CIN - 12/ CAR - 12/ CHI - 12/ NYG - 1/3/ TOTALS

58 THE LAST TIME...(playoff games in italics) BY THE VIKINGS CATEGORY BY AN OPPONENT 439 yards, at Chicago, 10/19/ Yards Total Offense 488 yards, at Green Bay, 11/11/ yards, vs. New Orleans, 1/6/ yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/ yards, vs. San Diego, 11/4/ Yards Total Offense 504 yards, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05 Has never happened 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 Daunte Culpepper, 300 yards, vs. New Orleans, 9/25/ Yards Passing In A Game David Garrard, 317 yards, at Jacksonville, 11/23/08 Daunte Culpepper, 316 yards, at Phil., 1/16/05 By A Donovan McNabb, 300 yards, vs. Philadelphia, 1/4/08 Daunte Culpepper, 404 yards, at Detroit, 12/19/ Yards Passing In A Game Matt Leinart, 405 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/26/06 Jeff George, 424 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 By A Has never happened Tarvaris Jackson, at Arizona, 12/14/08 4 TD Passes In A Game Tom Brady, vs. New England, 10/30/06 Daunte Culpepper, at Green Bay, 1/9/05 By A Kerry Collins (5), at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 Adrian Peterson, 180 yards, at Cleveland, 9/13/ Yards Rushing In A Game Ryan Grant, 119 yards, at Green Bay, 11/11/07 Robert Smith, 140 yards, vs. Dallas, 1/9/00 By A Terry Kirby, 120 yards, at San Francisco, 1/3/98 Adrian Peterson, 296 yards, vs. San Diego, 11/4/ Yards Rushing In A Game Walter Payton, 275 yards, at Chicago, 11/20/77 Has never happened By A Has never happened Adrian Peterson, at Cleveland, 9/13/09 3 TDs Rushing In A Game Steven Jackson, vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06 Has never happened By A Has never happened Visanthe Shiancoe, 136 Yards, vs. Atlanta, 12/21/ Yards Receiving In A Game Maurice Jones-Drew, 113 Yards, at Jacksonville, 11/23/08 Marcus Robinson, 119 yards, at Phil., 1/16/05 By A Ike Hilliard, 155 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 Marcus Robinson (15, 15, 2), vs. Cleveland, 11/27/05 3 TD Catches In A Game Marvin Harrison (4, 15, 18), at Indianapolis, 12/24/00 Has never happened By A Has never happened Adrian Peterson, at Cleveland, 9/13/09 (3 rushing) 3 TD In A Game By A Marshall Faulk, at St. Louis, 11/30/03 (3 rushing) Leroy Hoard, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (2 rushing, 1 rec.) Mario Bates, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (3 rushing) Ahmad Rashad, vs. San Francisco, 9/2/79 (4 receiving) 4 TD In A Game By A Steven Jackson, vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06 (3 rushing, 1 rec.) Has never happened Has never happened Darren Sharper, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 3 INTs In A Game By A Deltha O Neal, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05 Has never happened Has never happened Bernard Berrian, 82 yards, at Arizona, 12/14/08 Punt Returned For A TD Joshua Cribbs, 67 yards, at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Anthony Carter, 84 yards, at New Orleans, 1/3/88 Golden Richards, 63 yards, at Dallas, 12/30/73 Aundrae Allison, 104 yards, vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 Kickoff Returned For A TD J.J. Arrington, 99 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/26/06 Has never happened Tony Horne, 95 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 Kevin Williams, 18 yards, at San Francisco, 12/9/07 INT Returned For A TD Nick Collins, 59 yards, vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 Reggie Rutland, 27 yards, at San Francisco, 1/9/88 Asante Samuel, 44 yards, vs. Philadelphia, 1/4/08 Napoleon Harris, 27 yards at Jacksonville, 11/23/08 Fumble Returned For A TD Zachary Bowman, recovered in end zone at Chicago, 10/19/08 Nate Wright, 20 yards, vs. St. Louis, 12/21/74 Kevin Miniefield, 48 yards, vs. Chicago, 1/1/95 Jim Kleinsasser, vs. Chicago, 1/1/06 Punt Blocked Craig Steltz, at Chicago, 10/19/08 Scott Studwell, at L.A. Rams, 12/31/78 Spencer Tillman, at San Francisco, 1/6/90 Issiac Holt, recovered in end zone, vs. San Francisco, 10/12/86 Punt Blocked For TD Garrett Wolfe, 17 yds, at Chicago, 10/19/08 (Blocked by Gerald Robinson) (Blocked by Craig Steltz) Terry Brown, recovered in end zone, Doug Rogers recovered blocked kick in end zone, vs. Pittsburgh 1/12/75 (Blocked by Matt Blair) vs. Atlanta, 1/9/83 (Blocked by Paul Davis) Mike Merriweather, vs. L.A. Rams, 11/5/89 Punt Blocked For Safety Kevin Miniefield, vs. Chicago, 10/28/96 Has never happened Has never happened Aaron Rodgers sacked in end zone by Jared Allen, Safety Scored Chris Kluwe out of bounds, vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 at Jacksonville, 11/23/08 Ron Jaworski tackled in end zone Fran Tarkenton tackled in end zone, by Doug Martin and Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81 vs. Pittsburgh, 1/12/75 Pat Williams, at Chicago, 10/19/08 Field Goal Blocked Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, at Arizona, 12/14/08 Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81 at Green Bay, 1/9/05 Antoine Winfi eld, 59 yards, at New Orleans, 10/6/08 Blocked FG Returned For A TD Roderick Hood, 68 yards, at Arizona, 12/14/08 Bobby Bryant, 90 yards, vs. L.A. Rams, 12/26/76 Has never happened Ryan Longwell, vs. Chicago, 12/17/07 PAT Missed (1 pt.) Jason Hanson (kick aborted), at Detroit, 12/19/04 Chuck Nelson, at San Francisco, 1/1/89 Mike Cofer, at San Francisco, 1/6/90 Fernando Smith, at San Francisco, 12/18/95 PAT Blocked Jared DeVries, vs. Detroit, 10/8/06 Carl Eller, at Dallas, 1/1/78 Has never happened Minnesota 50, Jacksonville 10, 12/20/98 50 Points Scored In A Game San Francisco 51, Minnesota 7, 12/8/84 Has never happened Has never happened Chicago 48, Minnesota 41, at Chicago, 10/19/08 40 Points Scored In A Game Chicago 48, Minnesota 21, at Chicago, 10/19/08 Minnesota 41, Arizona 21, 1/10/99 N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01 Minnesota 13, Detroit 0, 12/5/93 Shutout Scored Green Bay 34, Minnesota 0, 11/11/07 Has never happened N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01 Minnesota 16, Carolina 13, 9/17/06 Overtime Victory Denver 22, Minnesota 19, 12/30/07 Has never happened Atlanta 30, Minnesota 27, 1/17/99 Tarvaris Jackson run, at Denver, 12/30/07 Two-Point Conversion Dominic Rhodes run, vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 Leroy Hoard run, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 Has never happened

59 MISCELLANEOUS STATS First Downs and Fourth Down Efficiency Red Zone Efficiency Takeaways And Turnovers Scoring Drives Individual and Team Single-Game Bests Week-by-Week Leaders and Week-by-Week Starters Vikings Record When Long Plays Gameday Inactives 2009 Game Summaries

60 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 RUSHING RECEIVING PASSING TOTAL Adrian Peterson 10(2) 1-11(2) Brett Favre - - 4(2) 4(2) Percy Harvin 2 2(1) - 4(1) Jeff Dugan 1(1) - - 1(1) Visanthe Shiancoe - 1(1) - 1(1) Chester Taylor TOTAL 14(3) 4(2) 4(2) 22(7)

61 FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY Game Att. Quarter Play/Result/Drive Result at Cleveland (9/13) 0/0 - - at Detroit (9/20) vs. San Francisco (9/27) vs. Green Bay (10/5) at St. Louis (10/11) vs. Baltimore (10/18) at Pittsburgh (10/25) at Green Bay (11/1) vs. Detroit (11/15) vs. Seattle (11/22) vs. Chicago (11/29) at Arizona (12/6) vs. Cincinnati (12/13) at Carolina (12/20) at Chicago (12/28) vs. NY Giants (1/3)

62 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY AT CLEVELAND (9/13/09) VS. DETROIT (11/15/09) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE AT DETROIT (9/20/09) VS. SEATTLE (11/22/09) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE VS. SAN FRANCISCO (9/27/09) VS. CHICAGO (11/29/09) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE VS. GREEN BAY (10/5/09) AT AR I Z O N A (12/6/09) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE AT ST. LOUIS (10/11/09) VS. CINCINNATI (12/13/09) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE VS. B A L T I M O R E (10/18/09) AT C AR O L I N A (12/20/09) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE AT PITTSBURGH (10/25/09) AT CHICAGO (12/28/09) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE AT GREEN BAY (11/1/09) VS. NY GIANTS (1/3/09) 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE KEY Poss. = Possessions TDs = Touchdowns FGs = Field Goals PTs = Points

63 TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS T AK E AW AY S 2 Takeaways ( 1 INT, 1 FR) 2 resulted in 10 Vikings points 1 inside Vikings 20 0 First Half Takeaways 0 1st Quarter Takeaways 0 2nd Quarter Takeaways 2 Second Half Takeaways (1 INT, 1 FR) 2 resulted in 10 Vikings points 1 inside Vikings rd Quarter Takeaway (1 INT) 1 resulted in 7 Vikings points 1 inside Vikings th Quarter Takeaway (1 FR) 1 resulted in 3 Vikings points TURNOVERS 0 Turnovers 0 First Half Turnovers 0 1st Quarter Turnovers 0 2nd Quarter Turnovers 0 Second Half Turnover 0 3rd Quarter Turnovers 0 4th Quarter Turnovers PLUS/MINUS TURNOVER RATIO First Half First Quarter Second Quarter Second Half Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Overtime Totals 0 Takeaways 0 Takeaways 0 Takeaways 2 Takeaways 1 Takeaways 1 Takeaways 0 Takeaways 2 Takeaways 0 Turnovers 0 Turnovers 0 Turnovers 0 Turnovers 0 Turnovers 0 Turnovers 0 Turnovers 0 Turnovers +2 Turnover Ratio

64 TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS BREAKDOWN TAKEAWAYS Fumble Recoveries and Interceptions DATE OPPONENT TAKE AW AY QTR. YD-LINE RESULT 9/13/09 Cleveland Interception by Griffin 3 MIN 18 Touchdown 9/13/09 Cleveland Fumble recovery by K. Williams 4 CLE 34 Field Goal

65 TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS BREAKDOWN TURNOVERS Fumbles Lost and Had Intercepted DATE OPPONENT TURNOVER QTR. YD-LINE RESULT

66 TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS BREAKDOWN FUMBLE BREAKDOWN PLAYER FUMBLES LOST

67 SCORING DRIVES Poss. Net How Opponent Plays Time Quarter Yards Acquired (yd. line) Scoring Play Cleveland 12 6: Punt CLV 49 Longwell 21 FG Cleveland 4 1: Punt CLV 23 Peterson 1 run Cleveland 9 4: Kickoff MIN 45 Peterson 1 run Cleveland 13 7: INT MIN 18 Favre 6 yd. pass to Harvin Cleveland 6 3: FR CLV 34 Longwell 37 FG Cleveland 1 0: Punt MIN 36 Peterson 64 run

68 INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME BESTS VIIKIINGS OFFENSE RUSHING Yards Rushing Adrian Cleveland (9/13) Rushing Attempts Adrian Cleveland (9/13) TDs Rushing Adrian Cleveland (9/13) Longest Rush... 64t... Adrian Cleveland (9/13) Longest TD Rush... 64t... Adrian Cleveland (9/13) PASSING Yards Passing Brett Cleveland (9/13) Passing Attempts Brett Cleveland (9/13) Passes Completed Brett Cleveland (9/13) TDs Passing Brett Cleveland (9/13)) Longest Pass Brett Cleveland (9/13) Longest TD Pass... 6t... Brett Cleveland (9/13) RECEIVING Yards Receiving Percy Cleveland (9/13) Receptions Chester Cleveland (9/13) Longest Reception Percy Cleveland (9/13) TDs Receiving Percy Cleveland (9/13) VIIKIINGS DEFENSE Interceptions Cedric Cleveland (9/13) Longest Interception Return Cedric Cleveland (9/13) Longest Fumble Return Kevin Cleveland (9/13) QB Sacks Jimmy Cleveland (9/13) Kevin Cleveland (9/13) E.J. Cleveland (9/13) Solo Tackles E.J. Cleveland (9/13) Combined Tackles E.J. Cleveland (9/13) VIIKIINGS SPECIIAL TEAMS Field Goals Ryan Cleveland (9/13) Longest Field Goal Ryan Cleveland (9/13) Longest Punt Chris Cleveland (9/13) Longest Punt Return Darius Cleveland (9/13) Longest Kickoff Return Percy Cleveland (9/13) Field Goal Block Blocked Kick Return

69 TEAM SINGLE GAME BESTS OFFENSE Points... Cleveland (9/13) First Downs... Cleveland (9/13) Total Offense... Cleveland (9/13) Net Yards Rushing... Cleveland (9/13) Net Yards Passing... Cleveland (9/13) Rushing Attempts... Cleveland (9/13) Passing Attempts... Cleveland (9/13) Passes Completed... Cleveland (9/13) DEFENSE Interceptions... Cleveland (9/13) Longest Interception Return... Cleveland (9/13)) Longest Fumble Return... Cleveland (9/13) QB Sacks... Cleveland (9/13) Solo Tackles... Cleveland (9/13) Combined Tackles... Cleveland (9/13))

70 WEEK BY WEEK LEADERS OPPONENT RUSHES RUSH YDS RECEPT. REC. YDS SACKS T ACKLES K. Williams, 1.0 9/13 Henderson, Cleveland Peterson, 25 Peterson, 180 Taylor, 3 Harvin, 36 Kennedy, 1.0 EJ Henderson, 9

71 Date/Vs. Cleveland WR/2 nd TE WEEK BY WEEK STARTERS VIKINGS OFFENSE LT LG C RG RT TE WR/3 rd TE QB RB Berrian McKinnie Hutchinson Sullivan Herrera Loadholt Shiancoe Rice Favre Peterson FB/ 2 nd TE/3 rd WR/ 2 nd RB Kleinsasser (TE) VIKINGS DEFENSE Date/Vs. LE LDT RDT RE SLB MLB Cleveland WLB/3 rd CB LCB RCB FS SS Edwards P. Williams K. Williams Allen Greenway Henderson Leber Winfield Griffin M. Williams T. Johnson

72 RUSHES OF 15+ YARDS 64t... Adrian Cleveland (9/13) Adrian Cleveland (9/13) Adrian Cleveland (9/13) LONG PLAYS CATCHES OF 20+ YARDS Percy Cleveland (9/13) PASSES OF 20+ YARDS Brett Cleveland (9/13) INTERCEPTION RETURNS OF 10+ YARDS KICKOFF RETURNS OF 35+ YARDS Percy Cleveland (9/13) PUNT RETURNS OF 20+ YARDS Darius Cleveland (9/13) LONG FIELD GOALS OF 40+ YARDS LONG TOUCHDOWNS OF 15+ YARDS 64t... Adrian Peterson Cleveland (9/13)

73 GAMEDAY Cleveland (9/13) QB 2 S. Rosenfels, WR 11 J. Johnson, WR 17 G. Lewis, CB 21 A. Allen, S 33 J. Sanford, LB 50 E. Henderson, C 67 K. Lichtensteiger, DT 90 F. Evans

74 SEASON AT A GLANCE GAME 1 VIKINGS 34, BROWNS 20 Cleveland Browns Stadium, September 13, 2009 Attendance 70, OT Total Minnesota Cleveland Browns P. Dawson 37 yd. Field Goal (1 st 11:28) Vikings R. Longwell 21 yd. Field Goal (1 st 0:03) Vikings A. Peterson 1 yd. run (R. Longwell kick) (2 nd 11:09) Browns P. Dawson 20 yd. Field Goal (2 nd 5:57) Browns J. Cribbs 67 yd. punt return (P. Dawson kick) (2 nd 1:30) Vikings A. Peterson 1 yd. run (R. Longwell kick) (3 rd 10:07) Vikings P. Harvin 6 yd. pass from B. Favre (R. Longwell kick) (3 rd 1:06) Vikings R. Longwell 37 yd. Field Goal (4 th 6:55) Vikings A. Peterson 64 yd. run (R. Longwell kick) (4 th 5:58) Browns R. Royal 26 yd. pass from B. Quinn (P. Dawson kick) (4 th 0:28) Vikings Browns First Downs Rushes/Yards... 37/225 20/89 Passing Yards Punt Return Yards... 2/54 3/67 KO Return Yards... 4/99 7/140 Passes (A-C-I) Times Sacked/Yards... 4/25 5/26 Punts... 6/38.7 5/42.0 Fumbles/Lost... 0/0 3/1 Penalties/Yards... 3/38 8/66 Possession Time... 33:22 26:38 Passing Vikings Favre , 66.6%, 1 TD 95.3 rating; Jackson 0-1-0, 0.0% 39.6 rating. Browns Quinn , 60%, 1 TD, 1 INT 74.1 rating Rushing Vikings Peterson , Harvin 2-22, Taylor 7-17, Dugan 1-5, Tahi 1-2. Browns J. Lewis 11-57, Quinn 2-21, Cribbs 3-6, J. Davis 3-5. Receiving Vikings Taylor 5-13, Harvin 3-36, Shiancoe 3-26, Rice 2-17, Peterson Browns Royal 4-60, Furrey 4-28, 3-47, J. Davis 3-4, Heiden 2-14, Cribbs 2-10, Massaquoi Sacks Vikings EJ Henderson 1.0, Kennedy 1.0, K. Williams 1.0, Edwards 0.5, Leber 0.5. Browns A. Elam 1.0, S. Rogers 1.0, B. Pool 1.0, K. Wimbley. Tackles Vikings EJ Henderson 6-3-9, Edwards 2-6-8, Greenway 4-3-7, Leber 4-2-6, Sapp 6. Browns D. Jackson 6-3-9, A. Elam 7-18, E. Barton 6-2-8, D. Bowens Interceptions Vikings Griffin. Browns None. GAME NOTTES Adrian Peterson s 180 yards rushing set a Vikings opening day record Adrian Peterson s 3 TDs ties a Vikings opening day record. Adrian Peterson s 17 th 100-yard game ties him Chuck Foreman for 2 nd most in Vikings history. Adrian Peterson set a team record with his 3 rd career 3-TD game. Brett Favre tied Jim Marshall for most consecutive games started at 270. Darius Reynaud set a team opening day record with his 36-yard punt return. Percy Harvin became only the sixth Vikings rookie to score in his first game. Phil Loadholt became only the 5 th Vikings rookie offensive tackle to start the season opener. He is only the 2 nd right tackle and 1 st since Bryant McKinnie started his 100 th career game. Brad Childress improves to 3-1 in openers.

75 MINNESOTA VIKINGS SCORING PLAYER TDs PA RU REC INT KR PR FUM BL- FG BL- PT PAT RU- 2pt PA- 2pt FG S PTS Allen Berrian Dugan Edwards Favre Greenway Griffin Harvin Henderson Jackson Kleinsasser Leber Longwell Peterson Rice Shiancoe Taylor K. Williams Winfield NFL CAREER SCORING PLAYER TDs PA RU REC INT KR PR FUM BL- FG BL- PT PAT RU- 2pt PA- 2pt FG S PTS Allen Berrian Dugan Edwards Favre ,906 Greenway Griffin Harvin Henderson Jackson Kleinsasser Leber Longwell ,380 Peterson Rice Rosenfels Shiancoe Taylor K. Williams M. Williams P. Williams Winfield

76 UPDATED PLAYER BIOS Includes Updated Career Statistics

77 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #39 HUSAIN ABDULLAH S 2nd Year Vikings/2nd Year NFL Washington State Led the team with 24 special teams tackles in 2008, marking the 7th time in Vikings history a rookie has achieved the feat. Older brother, Hamza, played safety for the Denver Broncos from , was with the Cleveland Browns for the 2009 preseason, and was a former college teammate at Washington State. One of 3 rookie free agents to make the Vikings opening day roster in 2008 and was the only one to play in all 16 games. Husain and his wife, Zhavon, have a son, Jalaal, and a daughter, Kameela GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 17/0 1/0 SEASON AND CAREER SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES OPPONENT U A TT FF FR BK at Cleveland - 9/ TOTALS CAREER TOTALS (2008- ) CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) / TOTALS 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2008- ) 17/ (0) /0 Abdullah s 2009 Season Highs (Special Teams) Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Abdullah s Career Highs (Special Teams) Tackles at Chicago, 10/19/08 #30 ASHER ALLEN CB Rookie Georgia One of 5 Vikings drafted 2009, taken in the 3rd Round with 86th overall pick. Declared for the draft following his junior season and was one of 4 SEC players taken by the Vikings in the 2009 Draft. Cousin of Pro Bowl Hall of Fame WR Michael Irvin GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS ` 0/0 0/0 0/0 SEASON AND CAREER SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES OPPONENT U A TT FF FR BK at Cleveland - 9/13 INACTIVE CAREER TOTALS (2009- ) #69 JARED ALLEN DE 2nd Year Vikings/6th Year NFL Idaho State Led the Vikings with 14.5 sacks in his 1st season with the club in 2008, earning a 2nd consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl and AP 1st Team All-Pro recognition. His 14.5 sacks in 2008 were the 7th-best single-season total in Vikings history and most since John Randle s 15.5 in Has more sacks (57.5) than any other player since entering the NFL in NFL SACKS Sacks Jared Allen DeMarcus Ware Julius Peppers Shares Vikings team record for safeties in a season (2 in 2008) with Alan Page (1971) and safeties in a career with Page, Chris Doleman and Carl Eller (2). Joined several other NFL players on a USO tour to visit troops in Kuwait and Iraq in the 2009 offseason. An avid hunter, Allen hunted large game in the offseason and took down a bison while archery hunting on the TV show Relentless Pursuit. Owns a clothing company, Jared Allen 69, which features his trademark caps and t-shirts, available online at JaredAllen69inc.com. Allen is active with Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and donates $1,000 to the Foundation for each sack he records through his Sack Diabetes program GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 78/72 (61/55-KC; 17/17-MIN) 2/2 (1/1-KC; 1/1-MIN) CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) / TOTALS 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2004- ) 78/ (3) /8 Jared Allen s 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Jared Allen s Career Highs Tackles vs. Denver, 9/26/05 Sacks vs. Washington, 10/16/05 INTs vs. Seattle, 10/29/06 Forced Fumbles vs. Washington, 10/16/05 Fumble Recoveries vs. Washington, 10/16/05 Blocked FG at Indianapolis, 11/18/07 QB Hurries vs. Oakland, 11/16/05 Safety vs. Detroit, 10/12/08; vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 INACTIVE CAREER TOTALS (2009- ) 0/ (0) /0

78 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #87 BERNARD BERRIAN WR 2nd Year Vikings/6th Year NFL Fresno State Was targeted twice in the season opener but did not have a reception. Led the Vikings with a career-best 964 receiving yards on 48 receptions for an NFLbest 20.1-yard average in his fi rst year with the team in Set a team record with three scores of 80-plus yards in 2009, including an NFL record-tying 99-yard TD reception against Chicago. His career average of yards per catch ranks third behind Ashley Lelie (17.3) and Lee Evans (16.02) among active players with at least 198 receptions. Parents, Sallie and Joseph, are retired US Air Force jet mechanics GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 75/47 (58/32-CHI; 17/15-MIN) 5/4 (4/3-CHI; 1/1-MIN) SEASON AND CAREER RECEIVING AND RUSHING RECEIVING RUSHING OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ TOTALS 1/ CAREER TOTALS ( ) 75/ , t SEASON AND CAREER RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No FC Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ TOTALS 1/ CAREER TOTALS (2004- ) 75/ t 1 Berrian s 2009 Season Highs Did not record any statistics in season opener. Berrian s Career Highs Receptions at Seattle, 11/18/07 Receiving Yards vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 Long Catch... 99t... vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 TD Catch times, last vs. NY Giants, 12/28/08 Rushing Attempts times, last at Jacksonville, 11/23/08 Rushing Yards vs. Atlanta, 12/18/05 Long Rush vs. Atlanta, 12/18/05 Kickoff Returns at Minnesota, 9/26/04 Kickoff Return Yards at Minnesota, 9/26/04 Long Kickoff Return at Minnesota, 9/26/04 Punt Returns at Green Bay, 12/25/05 Long Punt Return... 82t... at Arizona, 12/14/08 #54 JASPER BRINKLEY LB Rookie South Carolina Made his debut in the season opener, playing primarily on special teams and recording a tackle on kickoff coverage in the 3rd quarter. Selected in the 5th round of the 2009 NFL Draft after the Vikings traded up 8 spots to acquire him. #62 RYAN COOK T 4th Year Vikings/4th Year NFL New Mexico Started 33 of the last 36 regular season games at RT, including all 16 games in 2007 for the NFL s top-ranked rush offense, and 14 games for Adrian Peterson s team-record 1,760 yards in Made the transition from C to RT upon entering the NFL as the Vikings 2nd-round pick in GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 39/33 1/1 #83 JEFF DUGAN TE 6th Year Vikings/6th Year NFL Maryland Extended his streak of converting 1st downs on 3rd-and-1 situations to 5 with a career-long rush of 5 yards in the 1st quarter against Cleveland (9/13/09). It was also the longest rush of his career. Converted a 1st down in 3rd-and-1 situations on all 4 of his rushing attempts in Regarded as one of the hardest-working Vikings and is routinely one of the last to leave the practice fi eld. Is preparing well for life after football, spending time in the 2009 offseason working on his MBA from Northwestern s Kellogg School of Management in addition to participating in NFLPA-sponsored business and fi nance classes at the Wharton School in One of four Maryland Terrapins on the Vikings 2009 roster (E.J. and Erin Henderson and Madieu Williams are the others) GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 48/14 3/1 SEASON AND CAREER RECEIVING AND RUSHING RUSHING RECEIVING OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ CAREER TOTALS (2004- ) 48/ Dugan s 2009 Season Highs Rushing Attempts at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Rushing Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Rush at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Dugan s Career Highs Receptions at Miami, 11/19/06 Receiving Yards vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 Long Catch vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 TD Catch vs. Arizona, 11/26/06 Rushing Attempts at Arizona, 12/14/08 Rushing Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Rush at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Played with his twin brother, Casper, at South Carolina. College career was limited due to a knee injury in 2007, in which he played only four games after leading the Gamecocks with 107 tackles in 2006 and garnering national award consideration GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 1/0 0/0 SEASON AND CAREER SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES OPPONENT U A TT FF FR BK at Cleveland - 9/ CAREER TOTALS (2009- ) SEASON AND CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2009- ) 1/ (0) /0

79 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #91 RAY EDWARDS DE 4th Year Vikings/4th Year NFL Purdue Led the defensive line with 8 tackles in Week 1 against Cleveland (9/13/09) and split a sack of Browns QB Brady Quinn in the 4th quarter with LB Ben Leber. Moved to LDE in 2008 and responded with career highs in tackles (63), pass breakups (5), tackles for loss (10.0) and QB hurries (42). Has played on the NFL s top-ranked rush defense each year he s been in the League. Mentors local students at Summitt Academy, working with them on classwork and social interaction in addition to being active with kids literacy programs GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 43/29 0/0 SEASON AND CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2006- ) 43/ (0) /1 Edwards 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Solo Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Sacks at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Tackle for Loss at Cleveland, 9/13/09 QB Hurries at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Edwards Career Highs Tackles vs. Houston, 11/2/08 Solo Tackles vs. Houston, 11/2/08 Sacks vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 Passes Defensed times, last vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/28/08 Tackle for Loss vs. Philadelphia, 10/28/07; at Detroit, 12/7/08; vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 QB Hurries at Tampa Bay, 11/16/08; at Arizona, 12/14/08 Blocked FG at Green Bay, 12/21/06 Forced Fumble times, last at Detroit, 12/7/08 Fumble Recovery at Detroit, 9/16/07 (9-yard TD) #90 FRED EVANS DT 3rd Year Vikings/4th Year NFL Texas State #59 HEATH FARWELL LB 5th Year Vikings/5th Year NFL San Diego State Made a successful return from a knee injury, recording a career-high 3 tackles on defense and 2 special teams tackles against Cleveland (9/13/09) in Week 1. A special teams stalwart who has collected 57 special teams tackles in 2006 and 2007 and a total of 71 for his career. Has made a full recovery from a season-ending knee injury suffered in the 2008 preseason that put him on injured reserve all of last season. Named Special Teams of the Year by Vikings teammates in 2006 and One of the most-active Vikings in the community, donating time to the RT Autism Foundation, Univeristy of Minnesota Children s Hospital visits, the Vikings Arctic Blast to benefi t the Vikings Children s Fund and the Lymphomathon, among others. Set Vikings special teams records with 7 tackles at the N.Y. Giants (11/25/07) and shares team record of 2 career onside kick recoveries with Terry Lecount GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 40/0 0/0 SEASON AND CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2005- ) 40/ (0) /1 Farwell s 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Solo Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Special Teams Tackles 2... at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Farwell s Career Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Solo Tackles vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07; at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Special Teams Tackles 7... at N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 Fumble Recovery vs. Arizona, 11/26/06 Onside Kick Recovery 1... vs. Philadekphia, 10/28/07; vs. Washington, 12/23/07 Started the fi nal 2 regular season games of 2009 and the Wild Card game against Philadelphia, fi lling in for the injured Pat Williams. Recovered a fumble in the 2009 Wild Card game against Philadelphia. Played in all 16 games for the Vikings top-ranked rush defense in Sister, Aja Evans won the 2008 and 2009 Big Ten shot put titles at Illinois, earning All-America honors and setting school records in the process. Cousin of Major League outfi elder Gary Matthews GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 0/0 28/2 (27/2-MIN; 1/0-MIA) 1/1 (1/1-MIN; 0/0-MIA) CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 INACTIVE CAREER TOTALS (2006- ) 28/ (0) /0 Evans Career Highs Tackles vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 Solo Tackles vs. Philadelphia, 10/28/07; vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 Sack at N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 Tackle For Loss at Green Bay, 9/8/08 QB Hurries vs. Houston, 11/2/08

80 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #4 BRETT FAVRE QB 1st Year Vikings/19th Year NFL Southern Miss Connected with Percy Harvin with a 6-yard scoring strike in the 3rd quarter against Cleveland (9/13/09) in Week 1 for his fi rst TD pass as a Viking. Started his 270th consecutive game against Cleveland in Week 1, which tied him with former Viking Jim Marshall for the longest streak in NFL history. Needs to play in 11 consecutive games to move past Marshall (282) into fi rst on the NFL s all-time consecutive games played list, having already played in 272 straight contests. Holds NFL passing records for attempts (9,301), completions (5,734), yards (65,237), 3,000-yard seasons (17), touchdown passes (465) and interceptions (310). Needs one more 4-TD game to tie Dan Marino for the most in NFL history with 21. Established the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation in 1996; in conjunction with various other charity events he has hosted, has donated more than $3 million to charities in home state of Mississippi as well as to those in Wisconsin. Raised approximately $1 million through his foundation for Mississippi s three Gulf Coast counties following Hurricane Katrina. Wife, Deanna, founded the Deanna Favre Hope Foundation to benefi t uninsured and under insured breast cancer patients GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 274/270 (2/0-ATL; 255/253-GB; 16/16-NYJ; 1/1-MIN) 22/22 (22/22-GB) SEASON AND CAREER PASSING STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS A C Pct. Yds Yds/Att TD INT LG Sk/Yds Rating at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ / CAREER TOTALS (1991- ) 274/270 9,301 5, , t 473/3, Favre s 2009 Season Highs Passing Attempts at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Completions at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Passing Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 TD Passes at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Pass (to Percy Harvin) at Cleveland, 9/13/09 QB Rating at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Favre s Career Highs Passing Attempts vs. San Francisco, 10/14/96 Completions at Chicago, 12/5/93 Passing Yards at Chicago, 12/5/93 TD Passes vs. Arizona, 9/28/08 Long Pass... 99t... vs. Chicago, 9/11/95 QB Rating at Oakland, 12/22/03 Rushing Attempts at Oakland, 11/4/07 Long Rush vs. Jacksonville, 9/24/95 Rushing TDs vs. Dallas, 10/8/95 #37 ERIC FRAMPTON S 3rd Year Vikings/3rd Year NFL Washington State Has recorded more special teams tackles than any other Viking over the past 3 seasons with 36 in 26 games. Married Eimy Escano during 2009 offseason. Aspires to earn a masters degree and work for the United Nations following his football career GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 31/0 (26/0-MIN; 5/0-DET) 1/0 (1/0-MIN) SEASON AND CAREER SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES OPPONENT U A TT FF FR BK at Cleveland - 9/ CAREER TOTALS (2007- ) Frampton s 2009 Season Highs (Special Teams) Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Frampton s Career Highs (Special Teams) Tackles times, last vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 #52 CHAD GREENWAY LB 4th Year Vikings/4th Year NFL Iowa Led the team and tied a career high with 3 pass breakups in Week 1 at Cleveland (9/13/09). Is coming off a career-best and team-leading 150 tackles in Works through his Lead The Way Foundation to enhance education and health opportunities for children. Donated $100,000 to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD in spring 2008 to help children s cancer patients and families. Hosts the annual Greenway Gridiron gallop 5K fun run on Father s Day with his wife and other members of the Vikings Women s Organization. Recognized by teammates as the 2007 winner of the Ed Block Courage Award for his effort in coming back from a knee injury that landed him on injured reserve his entire rookie campaign in Wife, Jennifer, is a former track and fi eld athlete at Iowa. The couple has a daughter, Maddyn, born in Grew up on a hog and crop farm in Mount Vernon, SD (pop. less than 400) and played 9-man football in high school. He and fellow LB Ben Leber are the only South Dakotans who start in the NFL GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 33/32 1/1 SEASON AND CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2006- ) 33/ (37) /4 Greenway s 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Solo Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Passes Defensed at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Greenway s Career Highs Tackles at Tampa Bay, 11/16/08 Solo Tackles at Tampa Bay, 11/16/08 Sack times, last at Arizona, 12/14/08 QB Hurries at Arizona, 12/14/08 Passes Defensed at Arizona, 12/14/08; at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Interception vs. Oakland, 11/18/07; at N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 Long INT Return... 37t... at N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 Forced Fumbles vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07 Fumble Recovery times, last vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Tackles for Loss at Tampa Bay, 11/16/08 #23 CEDRIC GRIFFIN CB 4th Year Vikings/4th Year NFL Texas Picked off Cleveland s Brady Quinn in the 3rd quarter for his 4th career INT in Week 1, a turnover that started a Minnesota TD drive. Also forced a fumble in the 2nd quarter. Led the Vikings secondary with a career-best 100 tackles in Is one of only 5 Vikings CBs ever to record at least 100 tackles in a season. Returned to Austin, TX to work on fi nishing his degree in youth and community studies in the 2009 offseason. Lived in California, Louisiana and Texas growing up GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 47/39 1/1 CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2006- ) 47/ (2) /2 Griffin s 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Solo Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Passes Defensed at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Interceptions at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Forced Fumbles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Griffin s Career Highs Tackles at Tampa Bay, 11/16/08 Solo Tackles times, last at Tampa Bay, 11/16/08 Passes Defensed at Arizona, 12/14/08 Fumble Recovery at Detroit, 12/10/06; vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07 Long Fumble Rec t... at Dallas, 10/21/07 Touchdown at Dallas, 10/21/07 Interceptions at Seattle, 10/22/06; at Detroit, 12/10/06; at Arizona, 12/14/08; at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Forced Fumbles times, last at Jacksonville, 11/23/08

81 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #98 LETROY GUION DT 2nd Year Vikings/2nd Year NFL Florida State Recorded his 1st career NFL statistics with a pair of QB hurries on Brady Quinn in the 4th quarter for a 2-yard loss in the season opener (9/13/09). Participated in 2009 Minnesota Governor s Fishing Opener, teaching kids to fi sh and encouraging them to get involved in the outdoors. Aspires to be a game warden following his playing career GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 3/0 0/0 SEASON AND CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2008- ) 3/ (0) /0 Guion s Career and Season Highs QB Hurries at Cleveland, 9/13/09 #12 PERCY HARVIN WR Rookie Florida Amassed 157 all-purpose yards (99 KOR, 36 receiving, 22 rushing) in his NFL debut against Cleveland (9/13/09). Caught his 1st NFL TD against Cleveland (9/13/09), stretching through 2 Browns defenders for a 6-yard TD reception in the 3rd quarter. It also marked Brett Favre s 1st TD pass as a Viking. Is only the 6th Viking rookie to score in his 1st NFL game, joining Randy Moss (twice in 1998), Chuck Foreman (1973), Sammy White (1976), James Brim (1987) and Adrian Peterson (2007) as the only others to do so. Caught Brett Favre s fi rst completion as a Viking in Week 2 of the preseason against Kansas City for a gain of 4 yards. The Vikings st-Round Draft pick, taken with the 22nd overall selection. 1 of only 2 collegiate WRs since 1996 to compile more than 1,500 yards rushing and 1,500 yards receiving in career, doing so in only 3 years at Florida. Earned All-America and All-SEC honors all 3 years at Florida, helping lead the Gators to 2 BCS titles. Led Landstown HS to 3 consecutive state titles and is the only athlete in Virginia history to win 5 gold medals at the state track and fi eld championship GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 1/0 0/0 SEASON AND CAREER RECEIVING AND RUSHING RUSHING RECEIVING OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ CAREER TOTALS (2009- ) 1/ SEASON AND CAREER RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No FC Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ CAREER TOTALS (2009- ) 1/ Harvin s Season and Career Highs Receptions at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Receiving Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Catch at Cleveland, 9/13/09 TD Catch at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Rushing Attempts at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Rushing Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Rush at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Kickoff Returns at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Kickoff Return Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Kickoff at Cleveland, 9/13/09 #56 E.J. HENDERSON LB 7th Year Vikings/7th Year NFL Maryland Made a successful return from injury in 2008, re-assuming his position as a defensive captain and leading the Vikings with 9 tackles and a sack in the season opener against Cleveland (9/13/09). Ranks 4th all-time among Vikings LBs with 11.5 career sacks. Coming back from season-ending injury in the 4th game of 2008 that landed him on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. Voted the 2007 Vikings Defensive MVP by his teammates and selected as a defensive captain in Teammates with his younger brother and fellow LB, Erin, for the fi rst time in Works with students in the Twin Cities through the Urban Youth Outreach program and his E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation. His Game Speed Football Academy provides sport-specifi c training for young student-athletes GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 82/64 2/2 SEASON AND CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2003- ) 82/ (48) /7 E.J. Henderson s 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Solo Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Sacks at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Passes Defensed at Cleveland, 9/13/09 E.J. Henderson s Career Highs Tackles vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 Solo Tackles vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 Sacks times, last at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Interception vs. Detroit, 10/8/06; at Seattle, 10/22/06 Long INT Return... 45t... vs. Detroit, 10/8/06 Tackle for Loss vs. Detroit, 11/21/04; at Chicago, 10/14/07 Passes Defensed vs. Dallas, 9/12/04 QB Hurries times, last at N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 Blocked FG at Green Bay, 12/21/06 Forced Fumble times, last at Green Bay, 9/8/08 Fumble Recovery at San Francisco, 12/9/07 #50 ERIN HENDERSON LB 2nd Year Vikings/2nd Year NFL Maryland Ranked 4th in special teams tackles in 2008 despite playing in only 10 games. Teammates with his older brother and fellow LB, E.J., for the fi rst time in Works closely with his brother s Urban Youth Outreach program and E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation. Aspires to a career in broadcasting GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 0/0 10/0 1/0 CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 INACTIVE CAREER TOTALS (2008- ) 10/ (0) /0 CAREER SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES 2008-Present U A TT FF FR BK at Cleveland - 9/13 INACTIVE CAREER TOTALS (2008- ) Erin Henderson s Career Highs Tackles at Arizona, 12/14/08 Solo Tackles at Arizona, 12/14/08 Forced Fumble at Tennessee, 9/28/08 Special Teams Tackles 4... at Jacksonville, 11/23/08

82 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #64 ANTHONY HERRERA G 6th Year Vikings/6th Year NFL Tennessee Has started the last 29 games at RG, paving the way for the top-ranked and team record-setting rush offense in 2007, and for the NFL s top rusher in Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Herrera came to the U.S. when he was 14 and became a U.S. citizen in 2008 in a ceremony in the Twin Cities. Earned a spot on the USA Today All-Joe Team in Served as team spokesman for the 2008 Tackle Infl uenza campaign GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 45/35 1/1 #79 ARTIS HICKS T 4th Year Vikings/8th Year NFL Memphis Started at both tackle spots last year, with 4 starts on the left side and 2 starts on the right side. Works closely with Angel, a Memphis charity that supports single mothers. Has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher each year since joining the Vikings in GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 80/55 (42/24-MIN; 38/31-PHI) 5/3 (0/0-MIN; 5/3-PHI) #76 STEVE HUTCHINSON G 4th Year Vikings/9th Year NFL Michigan Made his 49th-straight start as a Viking and served as an offensive team captain in the Week 1 against Cleveland (9/13/09). Has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in each of his 8 previous seasons in the NFL. Named All-Pro and elected to the Pro Bowl each year since Has started all 117 career games he has played in. Was not fl agged for a penalty in Has blocked for yard rushing performances in his career, including Adrian Peterson s NFL-record 296 yards against San Diego in Hosts holiday parties for patients and families at the University of Minnesota Children s Hospital. Annually hosts a charity golf outing in Michigan with former Wolverines teammate Brian Griese that benefi ts Mott s Children s Hospital. Has taken up playing the guitar as a hobby GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 117/117 (68/68-SEA; MIN) 6/6 (5/5-SEA; 1/1-MIN) #7 TARVARIS JACKSON QB 4th Year Vikings/4th Year NFL Alabama State Has been the starting QB for the Vikings in wins against the eventual NFC Champions in each of the last two seasons (N.Y. Giants in 2007 and Arizona in 2008). Has taken part in the NFL s Take A To School Day in the past 2 seasons with local elementary school students. Attended the high school alma mater of Green Bay legendary QB Bart Starr, Sidney Lanier HS in Montgomery, AL GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 26/19 1/1 CAREER PASSING STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS A C Pct. Yds Yds/Att TD INT LG Sk/Yds Rating at Cleveland 1/ / CAREER TOTALS (2007- ) 26/ , / Jackson s 2009 Season Highs Passing Attempts at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Jackson s Career Highs Passing Attempts vs. Washington, 12/23/07 Completions vs. Washington, 12/23/07 Passing Yards vs. Chicago, 12/17/07 TD Passes at Arizona, 12/14/08 Long Pass vs. Chicago, 12/17/07 Long TD Pass... 60t... 3 times, last at N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 QB Rating at N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 Rushing Attempts at San Francisco, 12/9/07 Rushing Yards vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 Long Rush at Denver, 12/30/07 Rushing TDs vs. Washington, 12/23/07 #11 JAYMAR JOHNSON WR 1st Year Vikings/1st Year NFL Jackson State Widely considered a breakout player in the 2009 preseason, Johnson s hard work in the weight room and solid play landed him a roster spot after spending the entire 2008 season on the Vikings practice squad. Handled a majority of the punt return duties in the 2009 preseason. Married his high school sweetheart, Kassy, prior to his junior year at Jackson State. The couple had their fi rst child during the 2009 training camp. Has worked as a youth mentor through Urban Suns Community Development in his hometown of Gary, IN. SEASON AND CAREER RECEIVING AND RUSHING RUSHING RECEIVING OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 INACTIVE CAREER TOTALS (2009- ) 0/ #25 TYRELL JOHNSON S 2nd Year Vikings/2nd Year NFL Arkansas State Started the fi rst 7 games of his rookie campaign, fi lling in for Madieu Williams, who suffered an injury in training camp. Highest-drafted S by the Vikings since Orlando Thomas in Mother, Patricia, was a track and fi eld All-American at Arkasas. Is from the same area of Arkansas, rural Cleveland County, as fellow Viking, DT Kevin Williams GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 17/8 1/0 CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2008- ) 17/ (0) /1 Tyrell Johnson s 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Solo Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Tyrell Johnson s Career Highs Tackles vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 Solo Tackles vs. Carolina, 9/21/08 Interception at New Orleans, 10/6/08 Fumble Recovery at New Orleans, 10/6/08 QB Hurry at New Orleans, 10/6/08 Passes Defensed times, last at Chicago, 10/19/08

83 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #73 JIMMY KENNEDY DT 2nd Year Vikings/7th Year NFL Penn State Signed with the Vikings deep into the 2008 season and played in the fi nal 2 regular season games and Wild Card playoff game against Philadelphia. Owns a real estate company that creates affordable home-ownership opportunities through redevelopment and new home construction in St. Louis, where he makes his offseason home. Works with Youth Lifeline Football Camp in St. Louis. 1 of 9 former 1st-round picks on the Vikings roster. Has donated to Beyond the Burroughs, a scholarship program for New York City students GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 65/30 (53/30-StL; 3/0-CHI; 6/0-JAX; 3/0-MIN) 3/2 (2/2-StL; 1/0-MIN) CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2003- ) 65/ (0) /2 Kennedy s 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Solo Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Sacks at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Tackle For Loss at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Kennedy s Career Highs Tackles many times, last at Carolina, 11/19/06 Sacks at Arizona, 91/8/05 Forced Fumble at Arizona, 9/18/05 Fumble Recovery vs. Seattle, 10/15/06; at Carolina, 11/19/06 Blocked PAT at San Francisco, 11/2/03 #40 JIM KLEINSASSER TE 11th Year Vikings/11th Year NFL North Dakota Has blocked for 4 of the top 5 single-game rushing performances in Vikings history, including Adrian Peterson s 180 yards on the ground in Week 1 against Cleveland (9/13/09). Has blocked for 5 of the top 6 single-season rushing performances in Vikings history, including Adrian Peterson s team-record 1,760 rushing yards in Is the longest-tenured active member of any Twin Cities pro sports team (Twins, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx) with 11 years of service for the Vikings. Ranks 2nd in Vikings history with 105 starts and is 5th all-time among Vikings TEs with 164 career receptions. Has worked extensively with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, along with his wife, Christa, who is the Minneapolis co-chair. Participates annually in the Epilepsy Foundation Clothing Drive and the North Dakota Special Olympics Games. Inducted into the North Dakota High School Sports Hall of Fame in Grew up on a beef and crop farm in North Dakota that his family still runs GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 134/105 5/2 SEASON AND CAREER RECEIVING AND RUSHING RUSHING RECEIVING OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ CAREER TOTALS (1999- ) 134/ , Kleinsasser s Career Highs Receptions at St. Louis, 11/30/03 Receiving Yards at St. Louis, 11/30/03 Long Catch at Tampa Bay, 11/3/02 TD Catch vs. Chicago, 9/4/03 Rushing Attempts vs. Green Bay, 10/21/01 Rushing Yards vs. Green Bay, 10/21/01 Long Rush vs. San Francisco, 9/28/03 Rushing TD vs. Green Bay, 10/21/01 #5 CHRIS KLUWE P 5th Year Vikings/5th Year NFL UCLA Set Vikings records with a net-punting average of 47.6 and 33 punts of 50-plus yards in An avid video game player, Kluwe has garnered local media attention for his prowess at Guitar Hero. The game inspired him to take up playing real instruments and he now plays bass for his band, Tripping Icarus. Has used his Guitar Hero skills to raise money for charity GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 64/0 1/0 CAREER PUNTING STATISTICS OPPONENT GP No. Yds Avg. Opp. Ret Yds Net TB In20 Lg Blk at Cleveland - 9/ CAREER TOTALS (2005- ) , , Kluwe s 2009 Season Highs Punts at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Punting Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Punt at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Gross Average at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Net Average at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Kluwe s Career Highs Punts vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 Punting Yards vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 Long Punt at Kansas City, 9/23/07 Gross Average at Detroit, 9/16/07 Net Average vs. Houston, 11/2/08 Inside the vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 Pass Attempt vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 #51 BEN LEBER LB 8th Year Vikings/4th Year NFL Kansas State Has started on the NFL s top-ranked rush defense in each of the past four seasons (San Diego, 2005 and Minnesota, ). Tied for the NFL lead with 4 fumble recoveries in Equaled a Vikings LB record with 12 passes defensed in He and fellow LB Chad Greenway are the only South Dakotans who start in the NFL. Vikings leader in the Tackle Infl uenza campaign with the University of Minnesota Children s Hospital and makes regular visits to the hospital as part of the Vikigns Community Tuesday events. Father, Al, and mother, Han, met while Al was stationed in Korea with the U.S. Army. Brother, Jason, was an All-American RB at the University of South Dakota and his other brother, Aaron, played baseball at Tennessee Tech. His father was his high school principal at Vermillion HS GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 105/89 (48/37-MIN; 57/52-SD) 2/2 (1/1-MIN; 1/1-SD) CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2002- ) 105/ (29) /9 Leber s 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Sacks at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Passes Defensed at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Leber s Career Highs Tackles at Kansas City, 9/23/07; vs. N.Y. Giants, 12/28/08 Sacks vs. Houston, 9/15/02 Passes Defensed at New Orleans, 10/6/08 Forced Fumbles vs. Arizona, 11/26/06 Fumble Recovery times, last at Tampa Bay, 11/16/08 Interception times, last vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 Long INT Return vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 Touchdown vs. Detroit, 10/8/06 (0-yd FR)

84 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #17 GREG LEWIS WR 1st Year Vikings/7th Year NFL Illinois Signed as a free agent by the Vikings on 9/10/09 following his release from the New England Patriots. Second only to Brett Favre on the Vikings roster in playoff experience, playing in 9 games over his previous 6 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Acquired by the Patriots from the Philadelphia Eagles on March 5, 2009 along with a 7th-round selection in exchange for a 5th-round selection in the 2009 NFL Draft (159th overall) GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 0/0 90/23 (90/23-PHI; 0/0-MIN) 9/1 (9/1-PHI; 0/0-MIN) SEASON AND CAREER RECEIVING AND RUSHING RECEIVING RUSHING OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 INACTIVE 2009 TOTALS 0/ CAREER TOTALS (2003- ) 90/ , SEASON AND CAREER RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No FC Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 INACTIVE 2009 TOTALS 0/ CAREER TOTALS (2003- ) 90/ Lewis Career Highs Receptions vs. Cincinnati, 1/2/05, vs. Oakland, 9/25/05 Receiving Yards vs. St. Louis, 9/7/08 Long Catch vs. St. Louis, 9/7/08 TD Catch vs. Green Bay, 10/2/06; at New England, 11/25/07 Rushing Attempts times, last at N.Y. Giants, 11/20/05 Rushing Yards vs. Chicago, 10/3/04 Long Rush vs. Chicago, 10/3/04 #67 KORY LICHTENSTEIGER C 1st Year Vikings/2nd Year NFL Bowling Green State Claimed off waivers by the Vikings on 9/6/09 and was inactive for the season opener at Cleveland (9/13/09). A 2nd-year C who appeared in all 16 games for the Broncos as a rookie in 2008, seeing time on special teams as well as an H-back in goal-line situations. Was drafted by the Broncos in the 4th round with the 108th overall pick in Received All-Mid-American Conference honors during each of his four seasons at Bowling Green State University, where he was a 4-year starter and tied the school career record with 48 starts. Named a fi nalist for the Rimington Trophy (nation s best center) as a senior GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 0/0 16/0 (16/0-DEN; 0/0-MIN) 0/0 #71 PHIL LOADHOLT T Rookie Oklahoma Became only the 5th Vikings rookie T to start a season opener and joined Doug Davis (1966) as 1 of only 2 Vikings rookies to start a season opener at RT. Blocked for Adrian Peterson s opening-day team record 180 yards rushing in his pro debut at Cleveland (9/13/09). The 6th OT taken in the 2009 Draft and highest OT selected by the Vikings (2nd Round, 54th overall) since Bryant McKinnie in #46 CULLEN LOEFFLER LS 6th Year Vikings/6th Year NFL Texas Had 1 special teams tackle in the season opener at Cleveland (9/13/09). Has handled all Vikings special teams snaps since 2004, totaling 722 snaps on extra points, fi eld goals and punts. One of the most-active Vikings players in Twin Cities community events. Played at Texas while University of Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster was on staff with the Longhorns, along with Vikings teammates CB Cedric Griffi n and DE Brian Robison. He and fellow LB Chad Greenway are the only South Dakotans who start in the NFL. Avid hunter and fi sherman GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 81/0 3/0 #8 RYAN LONGWELL K 4th Year Vikings/13th Year NFL California Notched 10 points in Week 1 against Cleveland (9/13/09) on 2 FGs (21, 37) and 4 PATs, pushing his career point total to 1,380 to move him within reach of several NFL and team milestones: Tied Jim Bakken for 21st all-time in NFL scoring. Needs 2 points to break into the NFL s top 20 in all-time scoring. Needs 2 FGs to become the 21st player in NFL history with 300 FGs. Improved his career FG percentage to 83.3 ( ), 3rd all-time in the NFL. Passed Ted Brown (318) and Anthony Carter (324) to move into 8th place on the Vikings all-time scoring list with 326 points. Made a career-best 6 FGs of 50-plus yards in 2008 and was named 2008 Vikings Special Teams MVP. Only Jason Elam (1,443) has scored more points than Longwell since he entered the League in An avid golfer, with a current USGA handicap of GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 193/0 (49/0-MIN; 144/0-GB) 11/0 (1-MIN; 10-GB) SEASON AND CAREER KICKING STATISTICS OPPONENT GP FG FGA Pct. LG Blk XP XPA Pct. Blk Pts at Cleveland - 9/ CAREER TOTALS (1997- ) ,380 Longwell s 2009 Season Highs FG Attempts at Cleveland, 9/13/09 FG Made at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long FG at Cleveland, 9/13/09 PAT Attempts at Cleveland, 9/13/09 PAT Made at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Points at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Longwell s Career Highs FG Attempts vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 FG Made vs. Arizona, 9/24/00; vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 Long FG at Chicago, 10/14/07 PAT Attempts vs. Arizona, 1/2/00; vs. New Orleans, 10/9/05 PAT Made vs. Arizona, 1/2/00; vs. New Orleans, 10/9/05 Kickoff Touchbacks times, last at Carolina, 10/3/05 Points vs. Arizona, 9/24/00 Punts at Tampa Bay, 11/16/03 Punting Yards at Tampa Bay, 11/16/03 Long Punt at Tampa Bay, 11/16/03 Punts Inside the at Tampa Bay, 11/16/03 Along with McKinnie, forms one of the largest bookend duos in the NFL with both men standing at 6 8. He is also the tallest starting player ever at Oklahoma. Part of record-setting offense at OU that averaged more than 51 points per game and 547 yards of total offense. Born in Honolulu, but attended high school in Colorado. Father was a career US Army Sgt. 1st Class. Younger sister plays basketball at Garden City CC, where he started his collegiate career GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 1/1 0/0

85 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #74 BRYANT MCKINNIE T 8th Year Vikings/8th Year NFL Miami Is only the 7th Vikings OT to play in 100 games. Has started 100 straight regular season games (103 counting playoffs), with his 100th career start helping produce a Vikings opening-day record 180 yards rushing by Adrian Peterson against Cleveland (9/13/09). Has blocked for 4 of the top 6 single-season rushers in team history, including Adrian Peterson s team-record 1,760 yards in Along with Vikings rookie T Phil Loadholt, forms one of the largest bookend duos in the NFL with both men standing at 6 8. Is the second-highest offensive lineman drafted by the Vikings in team history, taken with the 7th overall pick in 2002, behind only Hall of Famer Ron Yary, who was selected with the 1st overall pick in Hosted a celebrity basketball game in New Jersey last June that featured Vikings teammates to benefi t his alma mater, Woodbury HS, and breast cancer research. Helped launch Swagga Entertainment in 2009 that represents recording artists, including R&B star Pleasure P. Joined his mother and grandmother to participate in the 2008 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at the Mall of America in Bloomington. Heavily involved in several philanthropic events that help needy children worldwide and other groups in New Jersey, Miami and Minnesota GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 101/100 3/3 #92 JAYME MITCHELL DE 4th Year Vikings/4th Year NFL Mississippi Made his return to the active roster from a season-ending knee injury that landed him on injured reserve for the entire 2008 season, recording 2 QB hurries against Cleveland (9/13/09). Is the only Vikings undrafted rookie free agent to post 2.0-plus sacks in a game, vs. New England, 10/30/ GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 24/0 0/0 CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2006- ) 24/ (0) /0 Mitchell s Season Highs QB Hurries at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Mitchell s Career Highs Tackles vs. Chicago, 12/17/07; vs. Washington, 12/23/07 Sacks vs. New England, 10/30/06 QB Hurries times, last vs. Chicago, 12/17/07 Tackles for Loss vs. Washington, 12/23/07 Forced Fumble vs. New England, 10/30/06 Pass Defensed vs. Green Bay, 11/12/06 #55 KENNY ONATOLU LB 1st Year Vikings/1st Year NFL Nebraska-Omaha Recorded 3 special teams tackles to lead the Vikings in his NFL debut against Cleveland (9/13/09). Signed with the team near the end of the 2008 season after spending 2007 and 2008 with the Canadian Football League s Edmonton Eskimos. Set career highs with Edmonton in 2008 with 60 tackles and led or tied for the team lead in tackles in 7 of the team s 14 games. Has an identical twin brother, Taiwo, who he played with at Nebraska-Omaha. Was born in Chicago, but spent 3 years in his parents home country of Nigeria as a child. Owns the single-game rushing record at Papillon HS in Nebraska with 326 yards GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 1/0 0/0 CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2009- ) 1/ (0) /0 SEASON AND CAREER SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES OPPONENT U A TT FF FR BK at Cleveland - 9/ CAREER TOTALS (2009- ) Onatolu s 2009 Season Highs (Special Teams) Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 #41 KARL PAYMAH CB 1st Year Vikings/5th Year NFL Washington State Recorded 1 tackle on defense and 1 special teams tackle in his Vikings debut at Cleveland (9/13/09) Standout special teams player in his 4 seasons with Denver, totaling 42 special teams tackles, who signed as a free agent with the Vikings in the offseason. Was teammates with current Vikings safties Eric Frampton and Husain Abdullah at Washington State. Worked with the Darrent Williams Foundation and the Big Brothers program while in Denver 2009 GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 61/5 2/0 SEASON AND CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2005- ) 60/ (13) /2 Paymah s 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland (9/13/09) Special Teams Tkls at Cleveland (9/13/09)

86 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #28 ADRIAN PETERSON RB 3rd Year Vikings/3rd Year NFL Oklahoma Set team mark with his 3rd 3-TD day of career in the season opener at Cleveland (9/13/09). Owns 4 of the top 5 single-game rushing performances in Vikings history, including an opening-day record 180 yards on 25 carries against Cleveland. Also tied a career-high and Vikings opening-day record with 3 rushing TDs against the Browns in Week 1 and tied Chuck Foreman for 2nd on the Vikings all-time list with his 17th 100-yard performance. His 64-yard TD run in the 4th quarter against the Browns was the third-longest opening day run in team history and his 198 combined net yards trail only Herschel Walker s opening day total of 200 (9/9/90) in team annals. Moved into 7th place on the Vikings all-time rushing list with his season-opening performance at Cleveland (9/13/09), pushing his career total to 3,281 yards. Became the 1st Vikings RB to lead the NFL in rushing with a team-record 1,760 yards in Ranks 4th in NFL history with 3,101 rushing yards in his 1st 2 seasons heading into Set the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards against San Diego in 2007 in the 8th game of his rookie campaign. Honored with the 2008 Bert Bell Award from the Maxwell Club as the Pro Football of the Year and was runner-up in AP Offensive of the Year voting in time Pro Bowler and Pro Bowl MVP and Offensive Rookie of the Year in Works with youth through his All Day Foundation, with the motto Giving back every day, All Day. Has earned more than $25,000 in donations to local schools through his play being recognized with FedEx accolades (Ground of the Week, Offensive of the Year. Hosted Special Olympics of Minnesota Punt, Pass and Kick event at Winter Park in 2008 and His mother, Bonita Jackson, was a track and fi eld star in high school, and his father, Nelson Peterson, was a collegiate basketball player at Idaho State. His uncle, Ivory Lee Brown, played in the NFL and suited up for the Vikings in GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 31/25 1/1 SEASON AND CAREER RUSHING AND RECEIVING RUSHING RECEIVING OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ t CAREER TOTALS (2007- ) 31/ , t t 1 Peterson s 2009 Season Highs Rushing Attempts at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Rushing Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Rush...64t... at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Rushing TDs at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Receptions at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Receiving Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Reception at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Peterson s Career Highs Rushing Attempts vs. San Diego, 11/4/07; Green Bay, 11/9/08 Rushing Yards vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 Long Rush...73t... at Chicago, 10/14/07 Rushing TDs at Chicago, 10/14/07, vs. San Diego, 11/4/07, at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Receptions times, last at Tennessee, 9/28/08 Receiving Yards vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 Long Reception...60t... vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 Kickoff Returns at Chicago, 10/14/07 Kickoff Return Yards at Chicago, 10/14/07 Long Kickoff Return at Chicago, 10/14/07 #82 DARIUS REYNAUD WR 2nd Year Vikings/2nd Year NFL West Virginia Set a Vikings opening day record with a 36-yard punt return against Cleveland (9/13/09) and fi nished the day with 54 yards on 2 punt returns (27.0 avg.). Made his way onto the active roster in 2008 after signing as a rookie free agent and spending the opening 10 weeks of the season on the practice squad. Is one of 6 receivers on the active roster and has the ability to contribute as a returner and coverage man on special teams. Showed big-play ability in the 2009 preseason with a 64-yard TD reception against Kansas City and an 81-yard punt return for a TD against Dallas. Missed the fi nal 3 games and playoff game against Philadelphia in his rookie year GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 4/0 0/0 SEASON AND CAREER RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No FC Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ CAREER TOTALS (2008- ) 4/ SEASON AND CAREER SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES 2008-Present U A TT FF FR BK at Cleveland - 9/ CAREER TOTALS (2008- ) Reynaud s 2009 Season Highs Punt Returns at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Punt Return Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Punt Return at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Reynaud s Career Highs Punt Returns at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Punt Return Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Punt Return at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Kickoff Returns at Detroit, 12/7/08 Kickoff Return Yards at Detroit, 12/7/08 Long KO Return vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 Special Teams Tkls vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 #18 SIDNEY RICE WR 3rd Year Vikings/3rd Year NFL South Carolina Provided a key downfi eld block that helped spring Adrian Peterson s 64-yard 4thquarter TD run at Cleveland (9/13/09) in the season opener. Matched his career high with 4 TD receptions in 2008 despite being hampered with nagging injuries throughout the season. Helped lead Vikings Victory Visits to children s hospital during 2009 offseason. High school teammate with Redskins LB Rocky McIntosh GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 27/8 1/0 CAREER RECEIVING AND RUSHING RECEIVING RUSHING OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ CAREER TOTALS (2007- ) 27/ t Rice s 2009 Season Highs Receptions at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Receiving Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Reception at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Passing Yards vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Rice s Career Highs Receptions vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07 Receiving Yards at N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 Long Reception... 60t... at N.Y. Giants, 11/25/07 TD Reception times, last at Arizona, 12/14/08 Passing Attempts vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Pass Completions vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Long Pass vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Passing Yards vs. Oakland, 11/18/07

87 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #96 BRIAN ROBISON DE 3rd Year Vikings/3rd Year NFL Texas All-Rookie honoree in 2007, ranked 3rd among NFL rookies with 4.5 sacks. A former NCAA runner-up in the shot put at Texas, began competing in the event again in the 2009 offfseason with aspirations of qualifying for the Olympics. Wife, Jayme Miller, is an accomplished rodeo barrel racer GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 32/5 1/1 CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2007- ) 32/ (0) /0 Robison s 2009 Season Highs QB Hurries at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Robison s Career Highs Tackles vs. N.Y. Giants, 12/28/08 Sacks vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 Forced Fumble vs. Oakland, 11/18/07, at Arizona, 12/14/08 QB Hurries at Arizona, 12/14/08 Tackle for Loss times, last vs. N.Y. Giants, 12/28/08 Pass Defensed vs. Houston, 11/2/08 #2 SAGE ROSENFELS QB 1st Year Vikings/9th Year NFL Iowa State Served as the Vikings 3rd QB for the season opener at Cleveland (9/13/09). Started 10 games for Houston in the last 2 seasons before being acquired by the Vikings in a February trade. Helped deliver Easter baskets for victims of the Red River fl ooding in the spring of GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 0/0 32/12 (13/2-MIA; 19/10-HOU) 0/0 CAREER PASSING STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS A C Pct. Yds Yds/Att TD INT LG Sk/Yds Rating at Cleveland - 9/13 INACTIVE CAREER TOTALS (2001- ) 32/ t 19/ Rosenfels Career Highs Passing Attempts vs. Baltimore, 11/9/08; at Baltimore, 1/2/05 Completions vs. Tampa Bay, 12/9/07 Passing Yards vs. Baltimore, 11/9/08 TD Passes vs. Tennessee, 10/21/07 Long Pass... 77t... vs. Kansas City, 10/21/05 QB Rating vs. Tampa Bay, 12/9/07 Rushing Attempts at Oakland, 11/4/07 Rushing Yards at Tennessee, 12/2/07 Long Rush at Tennessee, 12/2/07 Rushing TDs vs. Denver, 12/13/07 #33 JAMARCA SANFORD S Rookie Mississippi Was selected in the 7th round of the 2009 NFL Draft with the 231st overall pick. Related to former Vikings 1st-round draft pick LB Dwayne Rudd and cousin of 2009 Falcons 1st-round DT Peria Jerry, a fellow Ole Miss teammate. Started all 44 games he played in at Ole Miss. Was the SEC active leader in tackles during his career at Ole Miss, totaling 287 total stops GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS ` 0/0 0/0 0/0 SEASON AND CAREER SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES OPPONENT U A TT FF FR BK at Cleveland - 9/13 INACTIVE CAREER TOTALS (2009- ) CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 INACTIVE CAREER TOTALS (2009- ) 0/ (0) /0 #22 BENNY SAPP CB 2nd Year Vikings/6th Year NFL Northern Iowa Served as Minnesota s primary nickelback in the season opener at Cleveland (9/13/09) and recorded 6 tackles. Emerged from one of the closest position battles of training camp as the Vikings nickel back, a position he took over mid-way through the 2008 season. Teammates with Vikings LB Chad Greenway at Iowa and was high school teammates with Eagles CB Asante Samuel at Boyd Anderson HS in Ft. Lauderdale GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 71/10 (15/4-MIN; 56/6-KC) 1/1 (1/1-MIN) CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (2004- ) 71/ (28) /1 Sapp s 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Tackles for Loss at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Pass Defensed at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Sapp s Career Highs Tackles at Houston, 11/2005 Interception times, last vs. Chicago, 11/30/08 Long INT Return vs. Green Bay, 11/4/07 Sack at Oakland, 9/18/05; vs. Cincinnati, 1/1/06 Passes Defensed vs. Denver, 12/19/04; at Jacksonville, 11/23/08 Forced Fumble times, last vs. San Diego, 11/25/07 Fumble Recovery vs. Oakland, 11/25/07 Special Teams Tkls vs. Denver, 11/23/06 #81 VISANTHE SHIANCOE TE 3rd Year Vikings/7th Year NFL Morgan State Led all NFC TEs with 7 TDs in 2008, ranking 3rd among all NFL TEs. Teamed up with C John Sullivan and other Vikings for the Celebration of Sorts event, assembling Halloween costumes for local youth on 9/15/09. Part of teams that have advanced to the NFC Playoffs in 3 of the past 4 seasons. Routinely one of the last Vikings to leave the practice fi eld, working with WR Coach George Stewart and TE Coach Jimmie Johnson on receiving drills. Assisted the coaching staff at Morgan State in the 2009 offseason GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 97/54 (32/30-MIN; 65/24-NYG) 3/1 (1/1-MIN; 2/0-NYG) CAREER RECEIVING RECEIVING OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ CAREER TOTALS (2003- ) 97/ , Shiancoe s 2009 Season Highs Receptions at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Receiving Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Reception at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Shiancoe s Career Highs Receptions vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 Receiving Yards vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 Long Reception vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 TD Receptions vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 #65 JOHN SULLIVAN C 2nd Year Vikings/2nd Year NFL Notre Dame Directed a line that helped produce 310 total yards and Adrian Peterson s openingday team record 180 yards rushing in his fi rst career start at Cleveland (9/13/09). Entered 2009 season as Minnesota s starting C after playing in all 16 games as a rookie, primarily on special teams. Teamed up with TE Visanthe Shiancoe and other Vikings for the Celebration of Sorts event, assembling Halloween costumes for local youth on 9/15/09. Participated in the 2009 Lymphomathon, promoting awareness and raising money for research. Attended the same high school as NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young, Greenwich HS, where he excelled in football and wrestling, winning state titles as a sophomore, junior and senior, and finished 7th in the national tournament GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 17/1 1/0

88 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #38 NAUFAHU TAHI FB 4th Year Vikings/4th Year NFL BYU Helped Adrian Peterson to a Vikings opening-day record 180 yards rushing at Cleveland (9/13/09). Recorded his 1st carry since the 2007 season in Week 1, rumbling 2 yards to the Browns 1-yard line to set up Peterson s 1st of 3 TDs on the day. Hard-nosed blocker who worked from the practice squad in 2006 to the fi eld in 2007 and became a starter in 2008, helping Peterson become the fi rst Viking to lead the NFL in rushing with a team-record 1,760 yards in 2008 Spent out of football on a Mormon mission in Jacksonville, FL and most of the 2009 offseason at BYU working on his degree. Family is native of Tonga but was born in California and raised in Utah GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 27/5 1/0 CAREER RECEIVING AND RUSHING RECEIVING RUSHING OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ CAREER TOTALS (2006- ) 27/ Tahi s 2009 Season Highs Rushing Attempts at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Rushing Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Rush at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Tahi s Career Highs Rushing Attempts vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Rushing Yards vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Long Rush vs. Oakland, 11/18/07 Receptions times, last vs. N.Y. Giants, 12/28/08 Receiving Yards vs. Tennessee, 9/28/08 Kickoff Returns vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08; vs. Atlanta, 12/21/08 Long Kickoff Return vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 #29 CHESTER TAYLOR RB 4th Year Vikings/8th Year NFL Toledo Led the Vikings with 5 receptions in Week 1 at Cleveland (9/13/09), including 2 on 3rd down. Led all NFL RBs with 25 catches on 3rd downs in Posted the 6th-highest single-season total in Vikings history with 1,214 rushing yards in Teamed with Adrian Peterson in 2007 to set a Vikings record by a rushing duo with 2,185 yards in 2007 (844 yards by Taylor and 1,341 yards by Peterson). Visited the St. Paul Public Library and joined in the Youth Volunteer Service Awards. Owns the longest rushing play in Vikings history and 2nd-longest play from scrimmage with a 95-yard TD run at Seattle (10/22/06) GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 108/32 (46/24-MIN; 62/8-BAL) 2/0 (1/0-MIN; 1/0-BAL) CAREER RUSHING AND RECEIVING RUSHING RECEIVING OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ CAREER TOTALS (2002- ) 108/ , t , CAREER KICKOFF RETURNS OPPONENT GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD at Cleveland - 9/13 1/ CAREER TOTALS (2002- ) 108/ Taylor s 2009 Season Highs Rushing Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Rushing Attempts at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Rush at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Receptions at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Receiving Yards at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Reception at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Taylor s Career Highs Rushing Yards at Seattle, 10/22/06 Rushing Attempts at Washington, 9/11/06 Long Rush... 95t... at Seattle, 10/22/06 Receptions at San Francisco Receiving Yards vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 Long Reception at Green Bay, 11/11/07 Pass Attempt vs. Detroit, 12/2/08; at New Orleans, 10/6/08 Pass Completion at New Orleans, 10/6/08 Passing TD at New Orleans, 10/6/08 (to Visanthe Shiancoe) Kickoff Returns last vs. Minnesota, 12/25/05 Kickoff Return Yards vs. New Orleans, 12/8/02 Long Kickoff Return at Pittsburgh, 12/29/02 #93 KEVIN WILLIAMS DT 7th Year Vikings/7th Year NFL Oklahoma State Continued his stellar play in the season opener at Cleveland (9/13/09), sacking Brady Quinn for a 9-yard loss in the 2nd quarter on 3rd down, and recovering Quinn s 4th-quarter fumble. Joined linemates Pat Williams and Jared Allen in being named to the Pro Bowl in 2008, marking the 3rd time in team history that a trio on the defensive line has made the post-season event. Four-time Pro Bowler and AP 1st Team All-Pro. Holds Vikings record for career INTs by a defensive lineman with 4, including 2 for TDs in Wife, Tasha, was an all-conference basketball player at Louisiana Tech. Active in the Twin Cities community through the Vikings/United Way Hometown Huddle ARC-Hennepin County Clothing Drive. Shares the same hometown as legendary coach Paul Bear Bryant, Fordyce, AR GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 95/95 3/3 SEASON AND CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13/09 1/ (0) /1 CAREER TOTALS (2003- ) 95/ (82) /10 Kevin Williams 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Sacks at Cleveland, 9/13/09 QB Hurries at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Fumble Recoveries at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Kevin Williams Career Highs Tackles at Green Bay, 9/8/08 Sacks vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 QB Hurries at Arizona, 12/14/08 Forced Fumbles times, last vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08 Interception times, last at San Francisco, 12/9/07 Long INT Return... 54t... vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 Fumble Recoveries times, last at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Long Fumble Return 77t... vs. Jacksonville, 11/28/04 Passes Defensed at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 Tackles for Loss at Buffalo, 10/1/06 Blocked FG at Green Bay, 9/8/08; at New Orleans, 10/6/08 #20 MADIEU WILLIAMS S 2nd Year Vikings/6th Year NFL Maryland Enters his second season with the Vikings as one half of the safety duo with Tyrell Johnson. Recorded an interception in his fi rst game as a Viking against Houston (11/2/08) Is the 2009 Vikings spokesperson for the United Way. Holds a degree in family studies and started the Madieu Williams Foundation, to work with kids to encourage a healthy lifestyle and education. Recognized by the University of Maryland as a Distinguished Alumni by the School of Public Health in spring of Native of Sierra Leone, who moved with his family to Maryland when he was GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 59/55 (49/45-CIN; 10/10-MIN) 1/1 (1/1-MIN) CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13/09 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS 59/ (125) /3 Madieu Williams 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 QB Hurry at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Madieu Williams Career Highs Tackles at Tampa Bay, 10/15/06 Forced Fumble times, last vs. Baltimore, 9/10/07 Fumble Recovery times, last vs. Baltimore, 9/10/07 Interception times, last at Jacksonville, 11/23/08 Long INT Return... 51t... at Tennessee, 10/31/04 INT Return TD at Tennessee, 10/31/04 Sack times, last vs. Arizona, 11/18/07 QB Hurry vs. Green Bay, 11/9/08

89 2009 VIKINGS PLAYER BIOS #94 PAT WILLIAMS DT 5th Year Vikings/13th Year NFL Texas A&M Key component in a Viking defense that has led the NFL in rushing defense for the last 3 seasons. Joined linemates Kevin Williams and Jared Allen in being named to the Pro Bowl in 2008, marking the 3rd time in team history that a trio on the defensive line has made the post-season event. Three-time Pro Bowler and winner of the 2003 Ed Block Courage Award, as voted on by his teammates in Buffalo. Owns an automobile detailing company in the Twin Cities, Automotive Concepts. Has volunteered at the North Minneapolis Probation House to encourage positive relationships between youth and law enforcement GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 171/128 (63/63-MIN; 108/65-BUF) 2/0 (2/0-BUF) CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13/09 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (1997- ) 171/ (20) /7 Pat Williams Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Pat Williams Career Highs Tackles vs. Chicago, 9/29/02; vs. Green Bay, 11/12/06 Sacks at Cincinnati, 9/6/98 Blocked FG at Kansas City, 11/19/00 Interceptions at Miami, 12/5/04 Long INT Return... 20t... at Miami, 12/5/04 Fumble Recoveries times, last at San Francisco, 12/9/07 Long Fumble Return 28t... at Tennessee, 12/14/03 Forced Fumbles times, last vs. Detroit, 10/8/06 Passes Defensed times, last at Chicago, 12/3/06 #26 ANTOINE WINFIELD CB 6th Year Vikings/11th Year NFL Ohio State Had more than 130 friends and family in attendance at the 2009 season opener, his fi rst career regular season game in Cleveland (9/13/09), near his hometown of Akron. Coming off his 1st Pro Bowl season, his 10th in the NFL, and an AP 2nd-Team All- Pro selection. Returned the 1st blocked FG for a touchdown in Vikings history at New Orleans (10/6/08). Has scored a TD in each of the last 3 seasons, helping the Vikings tie for the NFL lead since 2006 with 15 defensive TDs. Active in the Twin Cities community through the Vikings Blood Drive and donated cars to 3 single mothers through the Minneapolis Urban League Employment and Training Program in Annually hosts the Camp 26 football camp in his hometown of Akron, OH GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/1 145/129 (73/71-MIN; 72/58-BUF) 4/4 (3/3-MIN; 1/1-BUF) CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS OPPONENT GP/GS U A TT SK INT (YDS) PBU TFL QBH FF/FR at Cleveland - 9/13/09 1/ (0) /0 CAREER TOTALS (1999- ) 145/ (175) /9 Antoine Winfield s 2009 Season Highs Tackles at Cleveland, 9/13/09 Pass Defensed Antoine Winfield s Career Highs Tackles at Indianapolis, 11/8/04 Forced Fumbles times, last at Arizona, 12/14/08 Fumble Recovery times, last at New Orleans, 10/6/08 Interception times, last vs. Houston, 11/2/08 Long INT Return at New Orleans, 10/17/04 INT Return TD vs. Chicago, 9/24/06; vs. Atlanta, 9/9/07 Passes Defensed at Green Bay, 12/21/06; vs. Chicago, 12/17/07 Sack times, last vs. New Orleans, 10/6/08 QB Hurries at Philadelphia, 9/20/04; vs. New England, 10/30/06 Blocked FG Return at New Orleans, 10/6/08 Long Blk FG Return. 59t... at New Orleans, 10/6/08 #34 ALBERT YOUNG RB 1st Year Vikings/1st Year NFL Iowa Made his NFL debut on the kickoff return team and played the rest of the game primarily on special teams in the season opener at Cleveland (9/13/09). Earned a spot on the 53-man roster after spending the entire 2008 season on the Vikings practice squad. Guest of Adrian Peterson in Hawaii for Pro Bowl festivities in the 2009 offseason. College teammate of Vikings LB Chad Greenway at Iowa GP/GS Career GP/GS Playoffs GP/GS 1/0 1/0 0/0

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91 BRETT FAVRE QB / #4 HEIGHT 6-2 WEIGHT 222 ACQUIRED FA FOR 2009 DOB NFL 19th YEAR COLLEGE Southern Mississippi VIKINGS 1st YEAR GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 1991 (2/0-Atl.), 1992 (15/13-GB), 1993 (16/16, 2/2-GB), 1994 (16/16, 2/2-GB), 1995 (16/16, 3/3-GB), 1996 (16/16, 3/3-GB), 1997 (16/16, 3/3-GB), 1998 (16/16, 1/1-GB), 1999 (16/16-GB), 2000 (16/16-GB), 2001 (16/16, 2/2-GB), 2002 (16/16, 1/1-GB), 2003 (16/16, 2/2-GB), 2004 (16/16, 1/1-GB), 2005 (16/16-GB), 2006 (16/16-GB), 2007 (16/16, 2/2-GB), 2008 (16/16-NYJ). Total- 273/269, 22/22 (2/0-Atl.; 255/253, 22/22-GB; 16/16-NYJ). Named MVP of the NFL 3 straight seasons ( ) and selected to 10 Pro Bowls. Started 269 consecutive games (291 including playoffs), for Green Bay and NY Jets, the longest stretch ever by an NFL QB and 2nd-longest streak, behind only former Minnesota Viking Jim Marshall (270) in NFL lore. Holds every significant NFL career passing record and is the League s all-time leader in TD passes (464), completions (5,720), attempts (9,280), yards (65,127) and victories as a starting QB (169). First NFL completion was to himself, snaring his own deflected pass for minus-7 yards at Tampa Bay (9/13/92). OFF THE FIELD Married long-time girlfriend Deanna Tynes on 7/14/96, after a 12-year courtship...the couple has daughters, Brittany, 20, and Breleigh, 10...Established the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation in 1996; in conjunction with his annual golf tournament, celebrity softball game and fund raising dinners, foundation has donated more than $3 million to charities in his home state of Mississippi as well as to those in Wisconsin...Favre Fourward Foundation in 2005 took on an additional cause as a supporter of Hurricane Katrina relief; the effort raised approximately $1 million to assist in the state of Mississippi s three Gulf Coast counties: Hancock, Harrison and Jackson...Also in 2005, his wife founded a charity, the Deanna Favre Hope Foundation to benefit uninsured and under insured breast cancer patients; Deanna underwent successful treatment in 2004 for the disease... A Night of Faith, a dinner and concert featuring Grammy-winning artist Faith Hill was held March 12, 2005, in Biloxi, Miss.; the evening raised more than $400,000 for her foundation, with proceeds used to endow assistance programs at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Miss., and Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss...His high school, Hancock North Central (Kiln, MS), honored him in May 2004 by renaming its field, Brett Favre Field, and unveiling a life-sized statue of the quarterback at the stadium s entrance. The school previously had retired his jersey (#10) in Named 2008 PFWA Good Guy Award winner as player who best helped the media do its job.... Was inducted into the Southern Miss Sports Hall of Fame in April of 1997 and was named to the Southern Mississippi Football Team of the Century in Father pitched for Southern Mississippi baseball varsity...older brother, Scott, played quarterback for Mississippi State and younger brother, Jeff, was a free safety on Southern Mississippi football team...sister, Brandi, is a former Miss Teen Mississippi...Grew up idolizing a pair of Southern QBs, the Saints Archie Manning and the Cowboys Roger Staubach...Held 8 editions ( ) of the Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, WI...Majored in special education at Southern Miss. HONORS Named to the Pro Bowl 10 times ( , , , )...AFC Offensive of the Week vs. Arizona (9/28/08) FedEx Express NFL of the Year...Sports Illustrated 2007 Sportsman of the Year Sports Illustrated of the Year Associated Press NFL Co-MVP PFW/PFWA All-Pro, Associated Press All-Pro, All-NFL Team and Football News All-NFC Team PFWA MVP, Associated Press MVP, The Sporting News of the Year, Pro Football Weekly MVP, Football Digest of the Year, College and Pro Football Newsweekly Offensive of the Year, UPI NFC Offensive of the Year, Football News NFC of the Year, Newspaper Enterprise of the Year, Miller Lite of the Year and Footaction NFL Quarterback of the Year PFW/PFWA All-Pro, Associated Press All-Pro, All- NFL Team and UPI All-NFC Team PFWA MVP, Associated Press MVP and Offensive of the Year, UPI NFC Offensive of the Year, The Sporting News of the Year, Pro Football Weekly MVP and Offensive of the Year, Sports

92 Illustrated of the Year and Maxwell Club Bert Bell Trophy winner PFW/PFWA All-Pro, Associated Press All-Pro, All- NFL Team and UPI All-NFC Team...Named NFC Offensive of the Week 11 times while with the Packers: at N.Y. Giants (9/16/07); at Minnesota (9/30/07); at Detroit (9/24/06); at Minnesota (11/14/04); at Oakland (12/22/03); at Chicago (10/7/02); vs. Baltimore (10/14/01); at New England (10/27/97); at Tampa Bay (9/1/96); vs. Minnesota (12/22/96); and at Minnesota (11/5/95)... NFC of the Month for November, 2004; December 2003; September, 1999; September, 1996; December, PRO Matched Johnny Unitas for most Pro Bowl honors by a QB when he was selected to his 10th for his 2008 performance with the NY Jets...Has played in 271 straight games (293 including playoffs) and started 269 in a row (291 including playoffs), the NFL s record among QBs and the 2nd-longest recorded streak in NFL history. Only Minnesota s Jim Marshall (270, ) has been documented to have started more games in consecutive fashion...surpassed Dan Marino s NFL record of 420 TD passes against Minnesota in 2007 and now has 464 career TD passes... Surpassed Marino s NFL record for attempts (8,358) against Minnesota and now has 9,280 for his career...topped Marino s record of 61,361 career passing yards, currently has 65,127 career yards...threw his 200th TD pass at Lambeau Field in Week 10 of 2007 to extend the league s single-stadium record and now has 209 career TD passes at the Packers home field...needs 106 passing yards at Lambeau Field to surpass John Elway (27,889 at Mile High Stadium) for the single-stadium record. Favre has 27,784 at Lambeau...Has 41 career game-winning comebacks (4th quarter deficit or tie)...has 55 career 300-yard passing games...extended 2 of his own NFL records in 2008 with his 17th consecutive season and 17th overall season with 3,000 yards passing or more...has surpassed the 4,000-yard passing mark 5 times during his career Voted to his 10th Pro Bowl...Was honored as AFC Offensive of the Week for 2 games in the opening month of the season, vs. San Diego (9/22) and vs. Arizona (9/28)...Threw a career-high 6 TD passes vs. Arizona (9/28), tying Joe Namath s Jets record...opened the season against Miami (9/7), going 15-of-22 passes for 194 yards and 2 TDs for a rating...had a 27-yard run vs. Buffalo (12/14) that marked his longest rush since a 35-yard jaunt nearly 10 years earlier against Tennessee (12/20/98)...Rushed for first score of the season at San Francisco (12/7) with 7:17 remaining in the 2nd quarter, his 1st since 10/29/06 vs. Arizona...Threw his 500th career TD pass (including postseason) with 9:01 remaining in the 1st quarter, a 10-yard completion to RB Thomas Jones at Tennessee (11/23) and his win at LP Field marks the most stadiums (32) in which a starting QB has won...connected on 5 consecutive passes (5-6) for 56 yards in OT at New England (11/13) to set up K Jay Feely to nail the game-winning 34-yard FG Connected with TE Dustin Keller on a 1-yard TD pass vs. St. Louis (11/9) with :28 remaining in the 1st half to give Jets the 2nd-most scored points in a half in franchise history (40 points) and tying the for the largest halftime lead in NFL history Orchestrated the 41st 4th-quarter comeback of his career vs. Kansas City (10/26) with 1:05 remaining in the final quarter, connecting with WR Laveranues Coles on a 15-yard TD for a lead...his 6 TD passes vs. Arizona (9/28) in a single game eclipsed his previous career-high 5 TDs (last time, 9/27/98 at Carolina), as well as tied a franchise record set by Joe Namath in on 9/24/72 at Baltimore Colts Connected with Coles on 3 TDs, marking the 9th time in his career he has thrown 3 TD passes to 1 receiver, and 1st time since 9/26/04 to WR Javon Walker Named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year in his 17th season and earned a 9th career selection to the Pro Bowl and Associated Press All-Pro 2nd-Team honors...also named FedEx Air of the Year...Selected 2007 NFC Offensive of the Year by the Kansas City Committee of 101, a national committee of 101 sportswriters and sportscasters who cover the NFL...Finished 4th in the NFL in passing yards, completions and completion percentage...ranked 6th in attempts, and tied for 6th in TD passes...extended 2 of his own NFL records with at least 3,000 passing yards for a 16th consecutive season and 16th overall season...surpassed the 4,000 yards passing mark for the 5th time in his career...set new career high in completion percentage (66.5%) and matched his career best in wins (13) and 300-yard passing games (7), the latter matching his total of 300-yard games in Connected on career-high 8 TD passes of 40+ yards... Extended his own NFL mark with 3 more TD passes of 75+ yards, giving him 14 in his career; also tied and broke the NFL record with his 8th and 9th TD passes of 80+ yards...for the 1st time in his career, threw for 300+ yards in 3 consecutive games, accomplishing the feat twice (Weeks 3-5; 8-10)...Directed 4 game-winning comebacks (4th-quarter deficit or tie), increasing his career total to 40...Attempted at least 40 passes in 4 games without throwing an INT... Named NFC Offensive of the Week for his performance at the NY Giants (9/16), becoming the winningest quarterback of all time by passing John Elway (148 victories)...named NFC Offensive of the Week and FedEx Air of the Week for his performance against the Vikings in the Metrodome (9/30), going 32-of-45 for 344 yards and 2 TDs, including his NFL-record 421st TD pass, a 16-yard strike to Jennings in the 1st quarter...threw a game-winning, 82-yard scoring toss to Jennings on the first play in OT at Denver (10/29)...Threw a 79-yard TD pass in the game and became the 1st player in Packers history to throw 2 TD passes of 75-plus yards in a game...won FedEx Air of the Week for his outing vs. Minnesota (11/11), connecting on 33-of-46 passes for 351 yards and 3 TDs, including his 200th at Lambeau Field...Earned FOX s Galloping Gobbler award and FedEx Air of the Week at Detroit on Thanksgiving Day (11/22), hitting on 31-of-41 passes for 381 yards and 3 TDs, for a passer rating of and completing a team-record 20 straight passes, breaking the previous Packers mark of 18 set by both Lynn Dickey and Don Majkowski...Was 5-of-14 for 56 yards with 2 INTs before leaving the game with elbow and shoulder injuries at Dallas (11/29)...Despite the injuries, started his 250th consecutive contest vs. Oakland (12/9) and went 15-of-23 for 266 yards and 2 TDs, for a passer rating...passed Marino at St. Louis (12/16) on the all-time passing yards list in the 4th quarter, hitting Donald Driver for a 7-yard gain, surpassing the former Dolphin s NFL record of 61,361 passing yards...started both playoff contests for the Packers...Completed 18-of-23 passes for 173 yards and 3 TDs against Seattle on (1/13/08) in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game, good for a passer rating, a personal playoff best...became the 2nd QB in NFL history to throw for 5,000+ career postseason yards when he completed an 11-yard pass to Jennings in the 2nd quarter...in the NFC Championship Game vs. the NY Giants (1/20/08), went 19-of-35 for 236 yards, with 2 TDs and 2 INTs...On the 1st play of a 2nd-quarter drive, hit Driver for a 90-yard TD for the 4th-longest pass play in a postseason game in NFL history... It marked his 18th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, extending his NFL record Played all 16 games for a 14th straight year...with a career-high 613 pass attempts, led the league for a 2nd straight year, joining George Blanda ( ) as 1 of 2 passers to pace the NFL multiple times after their 36th birthdays...became the NFL s all-time leader in pass completions, in addition to extending his league marks for consecutive and overall 3,000-yard seasons... Named FedEx Air of the Week 3 times; after wins in Week 3 at Detroit, Week 10 at Minnesota and Week 17 at Chicago...Made his 14th career start in a season opener, vs. Chicago (9/10), which marked the 1st time his team had been shut out in 222 starts, the most in NFL history...hit Greg Jennings for a 75-yard TD in a win at Detroit (9/24), the 400th TD pass of his career and earned NFC Offensive of the Week, FedEx Air of the Week...Lost his first start at Lambeau where he didn t throw an interception against St. Louis (10/8)...Was 39-0 (43-0 including playoffs) at Lambeau when not throwing an INT entering the Rams contest...surpassed 25,000 Lambeau Field passing yards in triumph vs. Arizona (10/29), joining only John Elway in throwing for more than 25,000 yards in a single stadium...in 17-9 win vs. Detroit (12/17), with a 21-yard pass to Carlyle Holiday late in the first half, became the NFL s all-time leader in pass completions, surpassing Marino (4,967)...Threw for 285 yards in 9-7 win against Minnesota (12/21) and on his last pass of the night, became the 1st in NFL history to reach 5,000 completions Started all 16 games, completed a career-high and leagueleading 372 passes, and also led the NFL with 607 attempts... Led the NFC with 3,881 yards...had 62 rushing yards (on 18 attempts), more than the 51 he had in the previous 2 seasons combined...learned 8/30/05 that Hurricane Katrina had wiped out

93 his childhood home in Kiln, MS, along with many of his personal trophies and awards, but more importantly didn t claim the lives of any of his numerous family members on the Gulf Coast... Reached his mother, Bonita, with the help of a Houston TV station the day after the storm...worked with fellow-mississippian Steve McNair to gather supplies for victims; had his donations flown on the Packers team charter to Nashville for preseason finale (9/1), then trucked them to Mississippi...Lost 2 of his top 3 WRs, 2 of his top 3 TEs, all 3 of his RBs (as well as a 4th) and his starting center to injury and threw a league-leading and career-high 29 INTs and finished with a career-low 70.9 passer rating...completed passes to 18 players, 2 more than his previous career high (16 in 1998) and 1 shy of the team record...with a completion to Ahman Green vs. Cleveland (9/18), became the 3rd QB ever to reach 50,000 career passing yards, joining Marino (61,361) and Elway (51,475) and with a last-second TD pass to RB Tony Fisher, broke Elway s single-stadium record with his 181st TD pass at Lambeau Field (Elway threw 180 at Mile High Stadium)...Set NFL record with 14th-consecutive season reaching 3,000 yards passing in Sunday night win against Detroit (12/11), with an early completion to Robert Ferguson...In season-ending, win vs. Seattle (1/1/06), hooked up with Antonio Chatman for a 9-yard TD, giving Favre at least 20 TD passes in 12 straight seasons, extending his NFL record Led the League s 3rd-ranked offense in his 13th season in Green Bay...Threw for more than 4,000 yards for a 4th time as a professional (and the 1st time since 1999), ranking 5th in the NFL...Named NFC Offensive of the Month in November... Had 8 games with a passer rating above Opened the season by leading Green Bay to a win against defending NFC champion Carolina on Monday Night Football (9/13)...Broke NFL record held since 1970 merger in the home opener against Chicago (9/19), for most consecutive games with a TD pass vs. a single opponent by throwing for a score in a 25th straight game against the Bears (Marino had a TD toss in 24 straight vs. the NY Jets)... Sustained a concussion in the 3rd quarter vs. the NY Giants (10/3) after the Giants William Joseph and Keith Washington fell on him, then returned 2 plays later to throw a 28-yard TD strike to Javon Walker for the Packers only score of the game...returned the following week to launch an unprecedented long-distance streak, completing a pass of at least 44 yards in 6 consecutive games (10/11-11/21), the longest stretch of his career...established a pair of milestones in victory at Detroit (1017), passing Bart Starr (196) for No. 1 on the franchise s all-time games-played list with 197, and also moved ahead of former Viking Fran Tarkenton (47,003) and into 4th place in career passing yards...played in his 200th NFL game (including the 1991 season with Atlanta), while also making his 100th career home start, in victory over Dallas (10/24)...Took his team down the field for a walk-off FG vs. Minnesota (11/14) after Minnesota rallied from a 14-point deficit to tie the game at 31 with 1:20 remaining to earn NFC Offensive of the Week... Trailing 13-3 against Houston (11/21), he passed for 201 yards in the final period to bring Green Bay back to victory from a deficit of 10-or-more points in the 4th quarter on the road for the first time in 14 years...in his 200th consecutive NFL start, threw for 3 TDs in Monday night victory over St. Louis (11/29) Played in all 16 games despite fracturing the thumb on his right (throwing) hand early in the team s 7th game, at St. Louis (10/19)...Selected to his 8th career Pro Bowl...Helped the Packers to 442 points, the 2nd-highest total in franchise history, behind only the 456 scored by the 1996 Super Bowl champions... Finished 2nd in the NFC in passer rating (90.4)...Had 6 games with a passer rating of 100 or better...the Packers offense became the NFL s 1st unit to: rush for at least 2,500 yards, pass for at least 3,300 yards, complete at least 65% of passes, rush for at least 18 TDs and pass for at least 32 TDs...Started the club s 2 postseason games, completing 41-of-66 passes for 499 yards and 3 TDs with 1 INT...Rallied from a 4th-quarter deficit or tie to win on 4 occasions (11/2 at Minnesota, 11/16 at Tampa Bay, 12/14 at San Diego and 1/4/04 vs. Seattle in the playoffs)...captured NFC Offensive of the Month for December...Turned in one of the most memorable performances of his career, and in the history of Monday Night Football, in 41-7 victory at Oakland (12/22), playing with a heavy heart one day after the sudden death of his father (Irvin), he completed 22-of-30 passes (73.3 percent) for 399 yards and 4 TDs, without an INT, against the Raiders, for a team-record passer rating, earning NFC Offensive of the Week... His performance in the contest earned the ESPN ESPYs 2004 Best Moment...Posted a passer rating in loss at St. Louis (10/19) despite playing almost the entire game with a broken thumb on his throwing hand, injuring his right thumb on the 1st series of Rams contest when he hit the shoulder pad of guard Mike Wahle while following through on his 2nd pass attempt of the game... Chose to forego a recommendation of surgery to place pins in his thumb that would have sidelined him 4-6 weeks to properly heal the bone...returned after the Packers bye week to play in Sunday night game at Minnesota (11/2) and threw for 3 TDs, in leading Green Bay to a win...led Packers to win in Wild Card game and advanced to NFC Divisional Playoffs Led Green Bay to its 4th division title and 8th playoff berth in his opening 11 seasons with Green Bay...Chosen NFL of the Year by Sports Illustrated...Was voted to the Pro Bowl (as a starter) for the 7th time, though he later was forced to withdraw due to the foot, ankle and knee injuries sustained during the season...for the 2nd year in a row, was the leading vote-getter in fan balloting for the Pro Bowl, picking up 930,270 votes...named 2nd- Team All-Pro selection by AP...Led the NFC in passing attempts (551) and completions (341); he also tied for the NFC lead (with the Saints Aaron Brooks) in TD passes (27)...Played with a knee brace and came back to lead Green Bay to a Monday night win against Miami (11/4)...Threw for a score in his 13th consecutive postseason contest to tie Dan Marino s NFL record in Wild Card game vs. Atlanta Earned 6th Pro Bowl berth and named 2nd-Team All- Pro...Named to the All-Madden Team...Completed 314-of-510 pass attempts for 3,921 yards (2nd in the NFC) and 32 TDs (tied with 49ers Jeff Garcia for 2nd in the league)...his 15 INTs was the lowest in a season since he threw only 13 in Finished 3rd in the NFC (and 4th in the NFL) with a 94.1 passer rating...named NFC Offensive of the Week and national Miller Lite of the Week for his performance against the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens (10/14) and led TD drives of 59, 74, 80 and 82 yards Became the 2nd-fastest player in NFL history to reach 250 career TD passes, doing so in the 141st game of his pro career; only Dan Marino, who did so in 128 games, had reached that plateau quicker...led 4 game-winning comeback efforts inside Lambeau Field: vs. Philadelphia, San Francisco, Minnesota and Tampa Bay...Passed for 2 TDs, including the game-winning 43-yard loft to Antonio Freeman in OT in win vs. Minnesota (11/6) on Monday Night Football Started all 16 games, playing most of the year with a sprained thumb on his throwing hand, an injury initially incurred in a preseason vs. Denver (8/23), when he struck the Broncos John Mobley on his follow-through...named NFC Offensive of the Month for September...Reached 30,000 yards passing in his 126th pro game, vs. Carolina (12/12), to become the (then) 3rdfastest in league history to ascend to that plateau, only Dan Marino (114) and Warren Moon (125) having done so quicker...enjoyed his 3rd career 4,000-yard passing season (also 1995 and 98)... Drove Green Bay 82 yards to the winning score in 1:40 vs. Oakland (9/12), finishing his emotional, opening-day heroics with a 1-yard TD pass to TE Jeff Thomason with :11 remaining in win and completed 28-of-47 passes for 333 yards and a season-best 4 TDs in Raiders contest, despite playing much of the 2nd half with a badly sprained thumb on his throwing hand, having hit it on the helmet of Oakland s Russell Maryland and aggravating an injury originally suffered during the preseason...threw a 23-yard TD pass on 4th-and-1 with :12 remaining to cap a win against Minnesota (9/26)...Orchestrated his 3rd come-from-behind win in 4 games on his 30th birthday, driving his team 73 yards in just 40 seconds to defeat Tampa Bay (10/10) and threw a looping, 21-yard TD pass to Antonio Freeman with 1:05 remaining in Bucs contest to give Green Bay its final, margin of victory...surpassed Ron Jaworski s all-time QB durability mark by starting in his 117th consecutive game vs. Chicago (11/7) Led the NFL in both passing yards (4,212) and comple-

94 tions (347)...Led the Packers to a come-from-behind, victory with a signature performance at Carolina (9/27) with 5 TD passes while throwing for a season-best 388 yards (then the 4th-highest total of his pro career), earning national Miller Lite of the Week honors in the process...led Packers to Wild Card playoff game at San Francisco Led Green Bay to 2nd straight Super Bowl berth, facing Denver in Super Bowl XXXII...Named the NFL MVP and 1st-Team All-Pro by Associated Press...Named NFC starter in the Pro Bowl for the 3rd straight season...led the Packers to their 3rd straight NFC Central Division title...finished 3rd in the NFC with a 92.6 passer rating...led the NFC in completions (304) and passing yards (3,867), finishing 2nd in the NFL in yards...eclipsed Bart Starr s team record for TD passes of 152, set over a 16-year career in the 4th game of just his 6th season (vs. Minnesota, 9/21)... Became the 2nd-fastest player in NFL history to get to 150 career TD passes, reaching that milestone in his 84th career game, a rate bettered only by Dan Marino (62 games), and (then) the 2ndfastest to throw for 20,000 career yards when he accomplished the feat in 86 games...in the Packers 16 regular-season games, he threw at least 2 TD passes in 11 contests and 3-or-more in 6 others...had an NFL-high 37 completions of 25 yards...was the only player in the league to have thrown every one of his team s passes until the regular-season finale vs. Buffalo (12/20), when he gave way to Steve Bono after leading the Packers to a 21-0 halftime advantage...tied the team record and his own career high when he threw 5 TD passes in leading the Packers to win vs. Minnesota (9/21), earning Miller Lite of the Week honors in the process...his 5 scoring throws represented the single-game high by an NFC quarterback during the 1997 season...earned NFC Offensive of the Week at New England (10/27)... Completed 15-of-28 passes for 190 yards and a TD, with 2 INTs, in leading Green Bay past Tampa Bay, 21-7, in the Divisional playoff game (1/4/98)...Favre hit on 16-of-27 attempts for 222 yards and a TD without an INT in leading Green Bay to a victory over the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game at San Francisco (1/11/98), triggering the Packers return to the Super Bowl...Threw 3 TD passes against Denver in SB XXXII at San Diego s Qualcomm Stadium (1/25/98), tying his own postseason best, but it wasn t enough to carry the day against the Broncos, who prevailed Led Packers to Super Bowl title for the 1st time in 29 years with win over New England in Super Bowl XXXI...Named as the starting QB for the NFC in the Pro Bowl for the 2nd straight year...voted as the NFL s MVP by AP for the 2nd year in a row... Earned of the Year honors from TSN, Football Digest, Miller Lite, the Maxwell Club, the Touchdown Club of Columbus and the Victor Awards...Selected as Pro Football Performer of the Year by ESPN s ESPY Awards...Named NFL Offensive of the Year by PFW, College & Pro Football Newsweekly and the Newspaper Enterprise Association...Selected NFC of the Year by Football News...Also chosen NFC Offensive of the Year by United Press International and the Kansas City Committee of Garnered 1st-Team All-Pro honors from AP, College & Pro Football Newsweekly, Football Digest, PFW/PFWA, TSN, SI and USA Today...Earned All-NFC honors from Football News and UPI...Named Newsmaker of the Year by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, an inaugural award given out to honor someone whose spirit of service is demonstrated through acts which reflect positively on Wisconsin...In throwing for 39 TDs, 1 more than he had in 1995, set (then) NFC and Green Bay records for most TD passes in a season for the 2nd straight year...ranked at the time as the 3rd-highest single-season total in NFL history (behind Marino s 48 in 1984 and 44 in 86)...Led the NFL in TD passes for the 2nd year in a row, thus becoming only the 3rd Packer (Isbell in and Tobin Rote in ) and 10th player in NFL annals to lead the league in TD passes in consecutive seasons...threw for an NFC-best 3,899 yards...was named NFC Offensive of the Week for his 4-TD performance in season opener at Tampa Bay (9/1)...Named NFC Offensive of the Month for September, passing for 16 TDs in leading the Packers to a 4-1 record during the month...led Packers on 3 scoring drives in 2nd half of Niners contest that ended with FGs in the 4th quarter and OT; completed 28 of a team-record 61 passes, including a 59-yard TD throw to Don Beebe...Rounded out the regular season by capturing NFC Offensive of the Week honors for the 2nd time in 96 as he threw for 3 TDs against Minnesota (12/22)...Set or tied no fewer than 4 club records during the playoffs while completing 44-of-71 passes, a 62.0 percentage, for 617 yards and 5 TDs with only 1 INT for a passer rating of Engineered Divisional Playoff win over San Francisco (1/4/97), when he completed 11-of-15 passes for 79 yards and a TD...Under frigid conditions, he threw for 292 yards on 19-of-29 passing in the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field a week later (1/12/96), with TD tosses to Dorsey Levens (29 yards) and Freeman (6 yards)...in Super Bowl XXXI, he launched the scoring with a 54-yard TD pass to WR Andre Rison on his 1st throw of the game, coming on a called audible, and later found Freeman with a then-super Bowl-record, 81-yard TD, threw for 246 yards, completing 14-of-27 passes without an INT, in a win in Super Bowl XXXI at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, returning the Lombardi Trophy to Green Bay Earned NFL Most Valuable awards from AP, PFWA, PFW and SI...Selected to start in the Pro Bowl for the initial time after 2 appearances as a reserve...named of the Year by TSN, Football Digest, Miller Lite, the Maxwell Club and the Touchdown Club of Columbus...Selected as Pro Football Performer of the Year by ESPN s ESPY Awards...Named NFL Offensive of the Year by AP, PFW and College & Pro Football Newsweekly...Selected NFC of the Year by Football News and the Touchdown Club of Columbus...Named NFC Offensive of the Year by UPI and the Kansas City Committee of Received 1st-Team All-Pro honors from AP, College & Pro Football Newsweekly, Football Digest, PFW/PFWA, TSN, SI and USA Today...Garnered All-NFC honors from Football News and UPI...Presented NFL QB of the Year honors by the National Quarterback Club...Lauded as Wisconsin Sports Person of the Year by Wisconsin Sports Authority/Milwaukee Pen & Mike Club...Became only the 3rd 4,000-yard passer in team history... Finished the season with an NFL-best 4,413 passing yards, the 2nd-highest total in team history and only 45 yards shy of Dickey s team record 4,458 (1983)...Became the 1st player in team history to post 4 3,000-yard passing seasons, achieved in 4 consecutive seasons...earned his 1st-ever NFC Offensive of the Week honor with an outstanding performance in initial game against Minnesota (10/22), tying a then-career high with 4 TD passes in leading the Packers to a win, going 22-of-43 for 295 yards without an INT against the Vikings...Saluted as NFL s recipient of the Extra Effort Award for the month of October...Suffered a severely sprained left ankle late in 2nd quarter of rematch at Minnesota (11/5), an injury which later would require offseason surgery (2/27/96) to remove several bone chips and 1 large spur... Left Vikings game for the remainder of the 1st half, then played 3 series in the 2nd half before the injury hindered his play and he gave way to Detmer...Had arguably his best performance as a professional the following week in a rematch with Chicago (11/12) when, not knowing until late in the week if he was even going to play due to the severely sprained ankle, he threw for a careerhigh and team-record tying 5 TD passes to lead the Packers to a key victory over the Bears and was named NFC Offensive of the Week (for the 2nd time in 4 weeks) after completing 25-of-33 passes for 336 yards with no INTs against Chicago, giving him a (then) career-high single-game passer rating of Named NFC Offensive of the Month for December, passing for 1,233 yards on 102 completions in 151 attempts with 10 TDs and only 2 INTs (109.0 passer rating) in directing Green Bay to 3 victories during the month...led Packers to a NFC Wild Card victory over Atlanta in Lambeau Field (12/31), presiding over scoring drives of 85, 78 and 70 yards...was even more precise in a Divisional playoff at San Francisco (1/6/96), hitting on 21-of-28 passes (for a team postseason record completion percentage of 75.0) for 299 yards and 2 TDs, with no INTs in directing the Packers to a triumph over the favored 49ers, the defending Super Bowl champions...named NFL Offensive of the Week for his performance vs. the 49ers...Completed 21-of-39 attempts for 307 yards and 3 TDs, with 2 INTs, in the NFC Championship Game at Dallas (1/14/96), the Packers first such appearance since Finished 2nd in the NFL (behind only Steve Young of San Francisco s Super Bowl champion 49ers) with a passer rating of Ranked 3rd in the NFC in passing yards with 3, Ended season 2nd in the NFL with 33 TD passes, which also

95 represented a Green Bay record at the time, surpassing the 32 of Dickey in Produced the Packers biggest play of the year in the 2nd-to-last game of the regular season with Green Bay needing a victory to keep its playoff hopes alive, he engineered a come-from-behind, 67-yard drive in the final 1:58 against Atlanta (12/18), capping the march with his diving, 9-yard TD run into the right corner of the end zone with only :14 remaining in the game to give the Packers a win in the Packers final game at Milwaukee County Stadium...Played one of the finest games of his early career in 30-3 win over Tampa Bay (9/25), earning Miller Lite of the Week honors as he completed 30-of-39 passes for 306 yards and 3 TDs, with no INTs...Threw a TD pass in 9 straight games, the final 3 regular-season contests of 93 plus the 1st 6 games of 94, until the streak was broken at Minnesota (10/20) when he left the game after the 1st quarter with a severely bruised left hip, the 1st time since he became the starting QB early in 1992 that he had been forced to leave due to injury...played a key role in the Packers NFC Wild Card victory over Detroit at Lambeau Field (12/31)...Hit on 18-of-35 attempts for 211 yards, with 1 INT, in Divisional playoff loss at Dallas (1/8/95) Played in the Pro Bowl as a reserve when the Giants Phil Simms could not take part due to a shoulder problem...started all 16 games, 1 of only 7 NFL QBs to do so...his 3,303 passing yards were 2nd in the NFC to Young (6th in the NFL)...Threw for 402 yards at Chicago (12/5) - the 3rd most in team history (behind Dickey s 418 vs. Tampa Bay in 1980 and Don Horn s 410 vs. the Cardinals in 1969) and also represented the 1st 300- and 400-yard passing games of Favre s career...pulled off one of the most spectacular plays in team history in NFC Wild Card playoff at Detroit (1/8/94)...With the Packers trailing in the final minute, he scrambled out of the pocket to his left, found an open Sterling Sharpe in the open and unleashed an across-the-body throw from extreme left to extreme right; Sharpe ran under the ball in the end zone with :55 left in the game and the Packers became winners...threw 2 more TD passes in losing effort (27-17) in Divisional playoff at Dallas the following week (1/16/94). he played in 2 vs. LA Rams (10/27) and at Washington (11/10), officially attempting 4 incomplete passes in Redskins contest... After the 2004 season, Elias Sports Bureau changed Favre s official passing attempts for that Washington game; in researching Favre s early career, viewing a tape of the CBS broadcast, Elias determined that Favre actually threw 4 passes in the game (the RFK Stadium press box had mistakenly credited him with 5 attempts in handwritten statistics). COLLEGE Led his Southern Mississippi team to 29 victories, including 2 bowl wins, during 4 varsity seasons ( ), and climaxed his collegiate career by earning a Most Valuable award in the East-West Shrine game...set school records for passing yards (8,193), pass attempts (1,234), completions (656), passing percentage (53.0) and TDs (55), with only 35 INTs.. Overcame injuries in a serious summer car accident prior to his senior year to lead his team to an 8-3 record and just 8 points from an undefeated season...suffered internal injuries in the accident on 7/14/90, he subsequently had 30 inches of his intestines surgically removed 24 days later (8/7/90)...Shocked his coaches and teammates by returning to the starting lineup a month later (9/8/90) and escorting the Golden Eagles to an upset over Alabama...Was MVP of All-American Bowl at conclusion of senior year...became starter at Southern Miss in 3rd game of his freshman season... Had the No. 4 jersey he had worn at Southern Mississippi retired in September of PREP Earned 5 letters in baseball (he led team in batting all 5 seasons) and 3 in football at Hancock North Central High School in Kiln, where his late father, Irvin, was his coach...played QB and SS, also serving as P and PK...Played in Mississippi High School All Star game following senior season Named as the 3rd QB for the NFC Pro Bowl squad after finishing 5th among conference passers with an 85.3 overall rating...at the time, was the youngest quarterback ever to play in AFC-NFC Pro Bowl (since 1971) at 23 years, 3 months, 28 days of age...acquired from Atlanta by then-packers General Manager Ron Wolf for a 1st-round draft selection in an offseason trade (2/10)...Helped Green Bay to its 2nd-best record in 20 years (9-7), soaring from designated backup to Pro Bowler in just 3 months... Beginning the 1992 season as the understudy to incumbent Don Majkowski, he was hastily summoned from the bench to replace an injured Majkowski (ankle) in the 1st quarter of Game 3 vs. Cincinnati (9/20) and led the Packers to a come-from-behind, victory over the Bengals, forged by way of a 35-yard scoring pass to WR Kitrick Taylor with only 13 seconds remaining in the game...he went on to compile an 8-5 record as a starter... His 302 completions tied him with Troy Aikman of Super Bowl champion Dallas for 1st-place honors in NFC...Ranked 2nd in the conference (to Steve Young) with his passing percentage, which broke Starr s Green Bay single-season record of 63.74, set in Became only the 4th Packers QB to pass for over 3,000 yards in a season...did not play vs. Minnesota in regular-season opener (9/6), but saw action in 2nd-half relief role the next week at Tampa Bay (9/13), completing 8-of-14 passes for 73 yards... Engineered 2 TD drives in last 8:00 of the game to pull out victory over Cincinnati (9/20) after relieving injured Majkowski in opening quarter, he threw for a season-high 289 yards and had 2 TDs against Bengals on 22-of-39 passing, throwing 1st career TD pass to Sharpe for a 5-yard score...made 1st NFL start vs. Pittsburgh (9/27) and responded by completing 14-of-19 passes for 210 yards and 2 TDs, including a 76-yarder to Sharpe, with no INTs...Staged an inspired performance vs. Philadelphia (11/15), leading the Packers to a 27-24, come-from-behind victory despite suffering a 1st-degree separation of his left (non throwing) shoulder early in the game Was a 2nd-round draft selection by the Falcons (33rd overall and 3rd QB, after Dan McGwire and Todd Marinovich)... Completed 14-of-32 passes for 160 yards and 2 TDs with 1 INT, in the preseason...active for 3 games during the regular season,

96 FAVRE S CAREER STATISTICS Year GP/GS Att. Comp. Pct. Yards Yds/Att TD INT LG Sk/Yds Rating 1991 (Atl)... 2 / / (GB)... 15/ t 34/ (GB)... 16/ t 30/ Playoffs... 2/ / (GB)... 16/ / Playoffs... 2/ / (GB) / t 33 / Playoffs... 3/ t 6/ (GB) / t 40 / Playoffs... 3/ t 7/ (GB) / / Playoffs... 3/ / (GB) / t 38 / Playoffs... 1/ / (GB) / t 35 / (GB) / t 33 / (GB) / t 22 / Playoffs... 2/ / (GB) / t 26 / Playoffs... 1/ / (GB) / t 19 / Playoffs... 2/ / (GB) / t 12 / Playoffs... 1/ / (GB) / / (GB) / t 21 / (GB) / t 15 / Playoffs... 2/ t 1/ (NYJ) / t 30 / Total / t 469 / Playoffs... 22/ , t 33/ Record as Starter (regular/playoffs): /12-10; 8-5 in 1992, 9-7/1-1 in 1993, 9-7/1-1 in 1994, 11-5/2-1 in 1995, 13-3/3-0 in 1996, 13-3/2-1 in 1997, 11-5/0-1 in 1998, 8-8 in 1999, 9-7 in 2000, 12-4/1-1 in 2001, 12-4/0-1 in 2002, 10-6/1-1 in 2003, 10-6/0-1 in 2004, 4-12 in 2005, 8-8 in 2006, 13-3/1-1 in 2007, 9-7 in RUSHING Year Att. Yards Avg. LG TD t Totals

97 WINNER S CIRCLE Brett Favre has won more games as a starting QB than any player in NFL history. With Favre at the helm in 17 seasons as a starter, he has led teams to the playoffs 11 times and has only endured 1 losing season. WINS BY STARTING QBs IN NFL HISTORY PLAYER, TEAM W-L Brett Favre, Green Bay & NY Jets John Elway, Denver Dan Marino, Miami Fran Tarkenton, Minnesota & NY Giants Johnny Unitas, Baltimore & San Diego Joe Montana, San Francisco & Kansas City Peyton Manning, Indianapolis YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS WITH FAVRE STARTING AT QB TEAM, SEASON W-L (PLAYOFFS) Green Bay, 1992# Green Bay, (Divisional Playoffs) Green Bay, (Divisional Playoffs) Green Bay, 1995* (NFC Championship Game) Green Bay, 1996* (Super Bowl XXXI Champions) Green Bay, 1997* (Super Bowl XXXII) Green Bay, (Wild Card Playoffs) Green Bay, Green Bay, Green Bay, (Divisional Playoffs) Green Bay, 2002* (Wild Card Playoffs) Green Bay, 2003* (Divisional Playoffs) Green Bay, 2004* (Wild Card Playoffs) Green Bay, Green Bay, Green Bay, 2007* (NFC Championship Game) NY Jets, *NFC Central/North titles # Favre 8-5 as starter LEAGUE OF HIS OWN Brett Favre holds the NFL record in every significant passing category, eclipsing the career TD passes record against the Vikings at the Metrodome in NFL CAREER TD PASSES PLAYER TDs Brett Favre Dan Marino Fran Tarkenton Peyton Manning John Elway NFL CAREER PASSING YARDS PLAYER YARDS Brett Favre... 65,127 Dan Marino... 61,361 John Elway... 51,475 Warren Moon... 49,325 Fran Tarkenton... 47,003 NFL CAREER PASSING TOTALS PLAYER COMP/ATT/PCT. Brett Favre... 5,720/9,280/61.6% Dan Marino...4,967/8,358/59.4% John Elway...4,123/7,250/56.9% Warren Moon...3,988/6,823/58.4% Drew Bledsoe...3,839/6,717/57.2% Peyton Manning...3,839/5,960/64.4% EXCLUSIVE COMPANY Brett Favre and fellow QB Peyton Manning are the only players in NFL history to receive the Associated Press NFL MVP award 3 times during their careers. Favre accomplished the feat 3 consecutive seasons- 1995, 1996 and MULTIPLE ASSOCIATED PRESS NFL MVP AWARD WINNERS PLAYER, TEAM HONORS; SEASONS Brett Favre, Green Bay...3; Peyton Manning, Indianapolis...3; , 08 Jim Brown, Cleveland... 2; 1957, 65 Johnny Unitas, Baltimore... 2; 1964, 67 Joe Montana, San Francisco... 2; 1989, 90 Steve Young, San Francisco... 2; 1992, 94 Kurt Warner, St. Louis...2; VIKINGS ASSOCIATED PRESS NFL MVP AWARD WINNERS PLAYER SEASON Alan Page Fran Tarkenton MEASURE UP THE YARDS Brett Favre enters 2009 with a streak of 17 consecutive seasons throwing for 3,000+ yards, breaking the plateau each season dating back to MOST CONSECUTIVE 3,000-YARD PASSING SEASONS PLAYER SEASONS Brett Favre, Green Bay & NY Jets... 17; Peyton Manning, Indianapolis...11; Dan Marino, Miami...9; MOST OVERALL 3,000-YARD PASSING SEASONS PLAYER SEASONS Brett Favre, Green Bay & NY Jets... 17; Dan Marino, Miami... 13; , 94-95, John Elway, Denver...12; , Peyton Manning, Indianapolis...11; BEST OF THE BEST Brett Favre ranks among the NFL s all-time greatest QBs in the single season and career passing charts. His consistency over his 17 seasons as a starting QB has put him in elite company. His stalwart presence in the pocket is legendary and he is closing in on former Vikings ironman Jim Marshall for the most consecutive games suited up for by a position player. MOST SEASONS LEADING LEAGUE IN PASSING PLAYER SEASONS Johnny Unitas...4; Len Dawson...4; , Steve Young...4; , 98 Brett Favre...4; , 2003 MOST GAMES, 4+ TD PASS GAMES IN A CAREERPLAYER PLAYER 4+ TD PASS GAMES Dan Marino Brett Favre...20 Johnny Unitas MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED IN A CAREER PLAYER GAMES Jeff Feagles, P * Jim Marshall, D Brett Favre, QB...271* *streak is active entering 2009 season

98 SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Attempts vs. San Francisco (10/14/96) Completions at Chicago (12/5/93) Passing Yards at Chicago (12/5/93) TD Passes vs. Arizona (9/28/08) Long Pass... 99t...vs. Chicago 9/11/95 Highest QB Rating at Oakland (12/22/03) Rushing Oakland, 11/4/07 Rushing Yards at Chicago, 10/31/94 Long Rush vs. Jacksonville, 9/24/95 Rushing TDs vs. Dallas, 10/8/95 SINGLE GAME PASS ATTEMPTS 61...vs. San Francisco (10/14/96) 58...at Chicago (12/4/05) 55...vs. New Orleans (9/17/06) 54...at Chicago (12/5/93) 51...vs. Miami (9/11/94) 51...vs. St. Louis (9/3/95) 51...at Carolina (12/25/05) SINGLE GAME PASS COMPLETIONS 36...at Chicago (12/5/93) 33...at Atlanta (10/4/92) 33...at Houston (11/21/04) 33...vs. Minnesota (11/11/07) 32...vs. Cleveland (9/18/05) 32...at Minnesota (9/30/07) SINGLE GAME PASSING YARDS at Chicago (12/5/93) at Oakland (12/22/03) vs. San Francisco (10/14/96) vs. Tampa Bay (10/10/99) at Carolina (9/27/98) SINGLE GAME TOUCHDOWN PASSES 6...vs. Arizona (9/28/08) 5...vs. Chicago (11/12/95) 5...vs. Minnesota (9/21/97) 5...at Carolina (9/27/98) SINGLE GAME PASSER RATING at Oakland (12/22/03) vs. Chicago (11/12/95) vs. Tampa Bay (11/26/95) at New Orleans (12/16/95) vs. Tennessee (12/20/98) TOUCHDOWN TARGETS Brett Favre has thrown TD passes to 50 different players over his career- 44 with Green Bay and 6 with the NY Jets. His 1st career TD pass was vs. Cincinnati (9/20/92) when he connected with Sterling Sharpe on a 5-yard score. The following list is for regular season games only. PLAYERS CATCHING TD PASSES FROM FAVRE PLAYER TDs Antonio Freeman Sterling Sharpe Donald Driver Robert Brooks Bubba Franks Bill Schroeder Javon Walker Mark Chmura Dorsey Levens Ahman Green Greg Jennings William Henderson Tyrone Davis Robert Ferguson Keith Jackson Edgar Bennett David Martin... 9 Donald Lee... 8 Anthony Morgan... 8 Corey Bradford... 7 Laveranues Coles... 7 Jackie Harris... 6 Antonio Chatman... 5 Jerricho Cotchery... 5 Tony Fisher... 5 Derrick Mayes... 5 Don Beebe... 4 Ruvell Martin... 4 Mark Clayton... 3 Mark Ingram... 3 Dustin Keller... 3 Terry Mickens... 3 Chansi Stuckey... 3 Terry Glenn... 2 Noah Herron... 2 James Jones... 2 Charles Jordan... 2 Jeff Thomason... 2 Leon Washington... 2 Ed West... 2 Reggie Cobb... 1 Samkon Gado... 1 Charles Lee... 1 Andre Rison... 1 Koren Robinson... 1 Harry Sydney... 1 Kitrick Taylor... 1 Darrell Thompson... 1 Wesley Walls... 1 LONGEST PASSES 99t...at Chicago (9/22/95)...to Robert Brooks 90t... vs. NY Giants (1/20/08)*...to Donald Driver 85t...at Chicago (10/7/02)...to Donald Driver 84t... vs. Detroit (9/6/98)...to Antonio Freeman 84t... at Minnesota (11/17/02)...to Donald Driver 82t... at Minnesota (11/12/06)...to Donald Driver 82t... at Denver (10/29/07)...to Greg Jennings *playoffs

99 CAREER GAME-BY-GAME 1991 ATLANTA Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 10/27 L.A. Rams Washington TOTALS GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg Bay /20 Cincinnati /27 Pittsburgh t Atlanta Cleveland /25 Chicago Detroit t N.Y. Giants /15 Philadelphia Chicago t /29 Tampa Bay /6 Detroit t Houston /20 L.A. Rams Minnesota TOTALS , t GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 9/5 L.A. Rams t /12 Philadelphia Minnesota Dallas /10 Denver t Tampa Bay /31 Chicago t Kansas City t New Orleans /21 Detroit /28 Tampa Bay Chicago San Diego /19 Minnesota /26 L.A. Raiders Detroit t TOTALS , t PLAYOFFS Detroit t Dallas TOTALS GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 9/4 Minnesota /11 Miami Philadelphia /25 Tampa Bay New England /9 L.A. Rams Minnesota Chicago /6 Detroit t /13 N.Y. Jets t Buffalo t Dallas t Detroit t /11 Chicago /18 Atlanta Tampa Bay TOTALS , PLAYOFFS 12/31 Detroit Dallas TOTALS GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 9/3 St. Louis Chicago t /17 N.Y. Giants t Jacksonville t Dallas /15/ Detroit /22 Minnesota Detroit t Minnesota /12 Chicago t Cleveland /26 Tampa Bay t /3 Cincinnati Tampa Bay New Orleans t /24 Pittsburgh TOTALS , t PLAYOFFS 12/31 Atlanta San Francisco Dallas t TOTALS t GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg Tampa Bay t /9 Philadelphia /15 San Diego Minnesota t Seattle Chicago t /14 San Francisco t /27 Tampa Bay /3 Detroit t Kansas City Dallas St. Louis /1 Chicago /8 Denver t Detroit /22 Minnesota TOTALS , t

100 PLAYOFFS 1/4/97 San Francisco /12/97 Carolina /26/97 New England t TOTALS t GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 9/1 Chicago Philadelphia /14 Miami /21 Minnesota t Detroit /5 Tampa Bay t Chicago New England t /2 Detroit /9 St. Louis Indiana /23 Dallas Minnesota Tampa Bay t Carolina t /20 Buffalo TOTALS , PLAYOFFS 1/4/98 Tampa Bay San Francisco Denver TOTALS GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 9/6 Detroit t /13 Tampa Bay t Cincinnati Carolina t /5 Minnesota Detroit t /25 Baltimore /1 San Francisco t Pittsburgh N.Y. Giants t Minnesota /29 Philadelphia Tampa Bay /13 Chicago /20 Tennessee t Chicago TOTALS , t PLAYOFFS San Francisco GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk/Yds Rtg 9/12 Oakland Detroit /26 Minnesota /10 Tampa Bay Denver San Diego /1 Seattle t /7 Chicago Dallas t /21 Detroit San Francisco Chicago /12 Carolina Minnesota Tampa Bay /2/200 Arizona TOTALS , t GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 9/3 N.Y. Jets Buffalo /17 Philadelphia Arizona t /1 Chicago Detroit /15 San Francisco t Miami /6 Minnesota t Tampa Bay /19/ Indianapolis Carolina t Chicago /10 Detroit Minnesota /24 Tampa Bay TOTALS , t GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 9/9 Detroit /24 Washington t Carolina Tampa Bay t /14 Baltimore Minnesota /4 Tampa Bay Chicago t /18 Atlanta Detroit t Jacksonville /9 Chicago Tennessee /23 Cleveland t /30 Minnesota N.Y. Giants t TOTALS , t PLAYOFFS 1/13/02 San Francisco St. Louis TOTALS

101 2002 GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 9/8 Atlanta New Orleans Detroit /29 Carolina t Chicago t New England /20 Washington /4 Miami /10 Detroit Minnesota t Tampa Bay /1 Chicago /8 Minnesota t San Francisco /22 Buffalo N.Y. Jets TOTALS , t PLAYOFFS 1/4/03 Atlanta GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 9/7 Minnesota t /14 Detroit Arizona Chicago /5 Seattle t /12 Kansas City St. Louis Minnesota /10 Philadelphia t Tampa Bay /23 San Francisco t Detroit t /7 Chicago t San Diego t Oakland /2 Denver TOTALS , t PLAYOFFS 1/4/04 Seattle Philadelphia TOTALS GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg Carolina /1 Chicago Indianapolis t /3 N.Y Giants t /11 Tennessee Detroit /24 Dallas Washington /14 Minnesota t Houston /29 St. Louis Philadelphia /12 Detroit /19 Jacksonville t Minnesota Chicago TOTALS , t PLAYOFFS 1/9/05 Minnesota GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg Detroit /18 Cleveland t /25 Tampa Bay t Carolina /9 New Orleans Minnesota Cincinnati /6 Pittsburgh Atlanta /21 Minnesota t Philadelphia Chicago /11 Detroit Baltimore /25 Chicago /1/06 Seattle TOTALS , GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 9/10 Chicago /17 New Orleans Detroit t Philadelphia /8 St. Louis t Miami t /29 Arizona Buffalo Minnesota t /19 New England Seattle t /3 N.Y. Jets t San Francisco t /17 Detroit /21 Minnesota Chicago TOTALS , t GREEN BAY Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg 9/9 Philadelphia N.Y. Giants /23 San Diego t Minnesota /7 Chicago t /14 Washington Denver t

102 Kansas City t /11 Minnesota /18 Carolina Detroit Dallas /9 Oakland t St. Louis t Chicago /30 Detroit TOTALS , t PLAYOFFS 1/12/08 Seattle /20/08 N.Y. Giants t TOTALS t NY JETS Att Cmp Yds Pct TD INT Lg Sk Rtg Miami t /14 New England San Diego /28 Arizona t /12 Cincinnati Oakland /26 Kansas City Buffalo /9 St. Louis New England Tennessee /30 Denver San Francisco /14 Buffalo Seattle /28 Miami TOTALS , t

103 GREG LEWIS WR/#17 HEIGHT 6-0 WEIGHT 185 DOB COLLEGE Illinois ACQUIRED FA 09 NFL 7th YEAR VIKINGS 1st YEAR GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2003 (11/0, 2/0-PHI), 2004 (16/3, 3/1-PHI), 2005 (16/16-PHI), 2006 (16/3, 2/0-PHI), 2007 (15/1-PHI), 2008 (16/0, 2/0-PHI) (16/0). Total- 90/23, 9/1 Signed as a free agent by the Vikings on 9/10/09 following his release from the New England Patriots Acquired by the Patriots from the Philadelphia Eagles on March 5, 2009 along with a 7th-round selection in exchange for a 5thround selection in the 2009 NFL Draft (159th overall) Originally signed by the Eagles as a rookie free agent in the spring of Enters 2009 having played in 90 career games with 23 starts and has recorded 127 receptions for 1,699 yards (13.4 avg.) and seven touchdowns while also recording 41 special teams tackles. Had his first career 100-yard receiving game (five catches for 104 yards) in the 2008 regular-season opener against St. Louis. Lewis emerged as a key contributor in the 2004 playoffs as the Eagles advanced to Super Bowl XXXIX against the Patriots, leading the team with 182 playoff receiving yards while catching eight passes. In the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIX, he scored his first career touchdown, a 30-yard scoring pass from Donovan McNabb to cut the Patriots lead to OFF THE FIELD Greg and his wife, Tamika, are the proud parents of a son, Gregory The family is awaiting the arrival of their second child in the summer of 2009 The family also has a dog, Buddy...An avid fan of his hometown Chicago Cubs and has sang Take Me Out to the Ballgame at Wrigley Field Earned a degree in speech communications from Illinois Played in every regular season game as a reserve and finished with 19 catches for 247 yards and TD Played against the Vikings in the Eagles wild card playoff contest and the 2008 NFC Championship Game Had five catches for 104 yards and caught a regular season career long 52-yarder in a win against St. Louis (9/7), for his first-career 100-yard performance With his 100-yard day against St. Louis (9/7), Lewis, DeSean Jackson, and Hank Baskett combined to make the Eagles the first NFL team with three 100-yard receivers since Kansas City in 2000 Snagged a 10-yard TD from QB Donovan McNabb in the 4th quarter of a win against Cleveland (12/15) Had a career-high 3 TD receptions in 2007 while catching 13 passes for 265 yards and recording 6 special teams tackles Caught a career-long 50-yard pass at Minnesota (10/28) Set a career high in yards (88) and tied a career high with two TDs at New England (11/25) All 4 of his receptions against the Patriots were successful 3rd-down conversions Hauled in a 9-yard TD from QB Donovan McNabb in a win at New Orleans (12/23) Posted 24 catches for 348 yards and 2 TDs 20 of his 24 receptions (83.3 percent) resulted in a 1st down, the highest percentage on the team, and 13 of those occurred on 3rd down Caught a career-high 2 TD passes, (45 yards and 30 yards), to go along with a career-high 75 yards against Green Bay (10/2) Had a season-high 4 receptions while getting the start in the regularseason finale against Atlanta (12/31) Started all 16 games and set career highs in receptions (48) and receiving yards (561), along with 1 TD Tied a career high with 6 catches against Oakland (9/25) and also set a season high with 70 receiving yards against the Raiders Caught a 6-yard TD pass from Donovan McNabb for his first career regular season TD against San Francisco (9/18) Posted a career high in special teams tackles (15) while also grabbing 17 passes for 183 yards In the playoffs, had 8 receptions for 182 yards (22.8 avg.) and a TD while also making 2 special teams stops Hauled in his 1st career TD, a 30-yard strike from Donovan McNabb, late in the 4th quarter of Super Bowl XXXIX against New England (2/6/05) Had 2 catches for 65 yards in the NFC Championship game against Atlanta (1/23/05), including a 45-yard bomb from McNabb Also took a pitch from McNabb and raced 10 yards for a 1st down Made 2 catches for 64 yards, including a 52-yard strike from McNabb, in the NFC Divisional Playoff against Minnesota (1/16/05) Recorded his 1st rushing attempt on a double-reverse for 11 yards and a 1st down at Chicago (10/3) Made 11 special teams tackles in 11 games during his rookie season Played in the final 11 games after being inactive for the first 5 contests Made his NFL debut against the N.Y. Giants (10/19) Caught his 1st career pass, an 18-yarder, at Atlanta (11/2) Participated in both of the Eagles playoff games. COLLEGE A former walk-on at Illinois, he finished his career with 103 receptions, to rank 10th on Illinois all-time list, 1,456 receiving yards (8th) and 12 TDs Served as the Illini s 3rd receiver as a senior and finished the 2002 season ranked 3rd on the team with 38 receptions for 538 yards and 4 TDs With no scholarship offers, decided to walk on at Illinois because his cousin, Walter Young, was there Quit football as a walk-on freshman at Illinois, but was encouraged to return by his roommates, Aaron Moorehead and Walter Young, the next year. PREP Greg attended Rich South HS in Richton Park, IL Had his high school jersey, No. 8, retired in 2004 Caught 56 passes for 880 yards and 13 TDs during his senior season, which concluded with all-conference, all-area, and all-state honors by the Chicago Tribune.

104 LEWIS NFL TOTALS RECEIVING RUSHING Year GP/GS No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD 2003 (Phi)... 11/ Playoffs... 2/ (Phi)... 16/ Playoffs... 3/ (Phi)... 16/ (Phi)... 16/ t Playoffs... 2/ (Phi)... 15/ (Phi)... 16/ Playoffs... 2/ Total...90/ , Playoffs...9/ KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS Year No. Yds Avg. Lg TD PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD Total SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Receptions vs. Cincinnati, 1/2/05, vs. Oakland, 9/25/05 Receiving Yards vs. St. Louis, 9/7/08 Long Catch vs. St. Louis, 9/7/08 TD Catch vs. Green Bay, 10/2/06; at New England, 11/25/07 Rushing Attempts times, last at N.Y. Giants, 11/20/05 Rushing Yards vs. Chicago, 10/3/04 Long Rush vs. Chicago, 10/3/04 LEWIS CAREER GAME-BY-GAME * RECEIVING Opponent No Yds Avg. Lg TD 10/19...@ N.Y. Giants /26...N.Y. Jets /02...@ Atlanta /10...@ Green Bay /16...N.Y. Giants /23...New Orleans /30...@ Carolina /07...Dallas /15...@ Miami /21...San Francisco /27...@ Washington Total PLAYOFFS 1/11/04...Green Bay /18/04...Carolina Opponent No Yds Avg. Lg TD 9/12...N.Y. Giants /20...@ Minnesota /26...@ Detroit /03...@ Chicago /17...Carolina /24...@ Cleveland /31...Baltimore /07...@ Pittsburgh /15...@ Dallas /21...Washington /28...@ N.Y. Giants /05...Green Bay /12...@ Washington /19...Dallas /27...@ St. Louis /02...Cincinnat Total PLAYOFFS 1/16/05...Minnesota /23/05...Atlanta /06/05...New Englant T 1

105 2005 Opponent No Yds Avg. Lg TD Atlanta /18...San Francisco /25...Oakland /02...Kansas City /09...@ Dallas /23...San Diego /30...@ Denver /06...@ Washington /14...Dallas /20...N.Y. Giants /27...Green Bay /05...Seattle /11...N.Y. Giants /18...@ St. Louis /24...@ Arizona /01...Washington Total Opponent No Yds Avg. Lg TD 9/10...Houston /17...N.Y. Giants /24...@ San Francisco /02...Green Bay T 2 10/08...Dallas /15...@ New Orleans /22...@ Tampa Bay /29...Jacksonville /12...Washington /19...Tennessee /26...@ Indiana /04...Carolina /10...@ Washington /17...@ N.Y. Giants /25...@ Dallas /31...Atlanta Total PLAYOFFS 1/7/07...N.Y. Giants /13/07...@ New Orleans Opponent No Yds Avg. Lg TD 9/09...@ Green Bay /17...Washington /23...Detroit /30...@ N.Y. Giants /21...Chicago /28...@ Minnesota /04...Dallas /11...@ Washington /18...Miami /25...@ New England T 2 12/02...Seattle /09...N.Y. Giants /16...@ Dallas /23...@ New Orleans /30...Buffalo Total Opponent No Yds Avg. Lg TD 9/07...St. Louis /15...@ Dallas /21...Pittsburgh /28...@ Chicago /05...Washington /12...@ San Francisco /26...Atlanta /02...@ Seattle /09...N.Y. Giants /16...@ Cincinnati /23...@ Baltimore /27...Arizona /07...@ N.Y. Giants /15...Cleveland T 1 12/21...@ Washington /28...Dallas Total PLAYOFFS 1/04...@ Minnesota /18...@ Arizona

106 KORY LICHTENSTEIGER C/#67 HEIGHT 6-3 WEIGHT 295 DOB ACQUIRED W (DEN) 09 NFL 2nd YEAR COLLEGE BOWLING GREEN ST. VIKINGS 2nd YEAR GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 (16/0). Total-16/0. Claimed off waivers by the Vikings on 9/6/09. A second-year center who appeared in all 16 games for the Broncos as a rookie in 2008, seeing time on special teams as well as an H-back in goal-line situations. Teammates in Denver with current Viking CB Karl Paymah. Named a fi nalist for the Rimington Trophy (nation s best center) and a first-team All-MAC choice as a senior, starting all 13 games for the Falcons that season Selected by the Broncos in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, Lichtensteiger played all 16 games for Denver primarily on special teams as a rookie... Saw action as an H-Back in goal-line situations. COLLEGE Was an All-Mid-American Conference choice during each of his four seasons at Bowling Green State University, where he was a four-year starter and tied the school career record with 48 starts... Named a fi nalist for the Rimington Trophy (nation s best center) as well as fi rst-team all-conference as a 13-game starter at center during his senior year... Awarded the inaugural Falcon Medal of Honor, given to the BGSU male athlete who exemplifies the characteristics of scholarship, athletics, service and leadership, as a senior... Received fi rst-team All-MAC honors as a junior, his fi rst year at center... Played guard during his fi rst two seasons... Chosen as a second-team all-conference pick as an 11-game starter at left guard during his sophomore campaign... Started all 12 games at left guard as a redshirt freshman, earning second-team All-MAC accolades that year... Named a freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America. PREP Was a first-team All-Northwest Conference pick as an offensive and defensive lineman at Crestview High School in Convoy, Ohio... Named his conference s Lineman of the Year as well as an all-state selection during his junior and senior campaigns... Tabbed his district s Lineman of the Year as a senior... Totaled 125 tackles and eight sacks as a senior after registering 100 tackles and six sacks as a junior... Earned four letters in basketball during high school and took part in the weight events on the track team... Younger brother, Luke, was an offensive lineman at University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Ind... Brother, Kirk, played basketball at Defiance College... Earned a bachelor s degree in criminal justice from Bowling Green State... Married to Mandi, and the couple has two sons: Ayden and Kale... Kory Lichtensteiger was born on March 22, 1985, in Van Wert, Ohio.