WEEK ONE - MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT SAN DIEGO CHARGERS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, QUALCOMM STADIUM - 3:15 P.M. CST - FOX

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1 WEEK ONE - MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT SAN DIEGO CHARGERS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, QUALCOMM STADIUM - 3:15 P.M. CST - FOX GAME SUMMARY 2011 VIKINGS SCHEDULE PRESEASON Date Opponent Time (CST) TV 8/13 (Sat.) at Tennessee L /20 (Sat.) at Seattle W /27 (Sat.) DALLAS L /1 (Thurs.) HOUSTON W REGULAR SEASON Date Opponent Time (CST) TV 9/11 (Sun.) at San Diego 3:15 p.m. FOX 9/18 (Sun.) TAMPA BAY Noon FOX 9/25 (Sun.) DETROIT Noon FOX 10/2 (Sun.) at Kansas City Noon FOX 10/9 (Sun.) ARIZONA Noon FOX 10/16 (Sun.) at Chicago 7:20 p.m. NBC 10/23 (Sun.) GREEN BAY 3:15 p.m. FOX 10/30 (Sun.) at Carolina Noon FOX 11/6 (Sun.) Bye 11/14 (Mon.) at Green Bay 7:30 p.m. ESPN 11/20 (Sun.) OAKLAND Noon* CBS 11/27 (Sun.) at Atlanta Noon* FOX 12/4 (Sun.) DENVER 3:05 p.m.* CBS 12/11 (Sun.) at Detroit Noon* FOX 12/18 (Sun.) NEW ORLEANS Noon* FOX 12/24 (Sat.) at Washington Noon* FOX 1/1 (Sun.) CHICAGO Noon* FOX *Game time subject to change/flexible scheduling All preseason and regular season games will be radio broadcast on KFAN-FM (100.3) and News Talk-AM (1130). WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE Tuesday, September 6 No media access - players day off Wednesday, September 7 11:30 a.m. - Frazier/McNabb available 11:30 a.m. - Open locker room 1:00 p.m. - Practice * Thursday, September 8 11:30 a.m. - Musgrave/Pagac/Priefer available 11:30 a.m. - Open locker room 1:00 p.m. - Practice * Friday, September 9 11:00 a.m. - Practice * Post-Practice - Frazier available Post-Practice - Open locker room Saturday, September 10 No media access The Minnesota Vikings (2-2 in preseason) will open the regular season on the west coast this Sunday, September 11, as they face the San Diego Chargers (2-2 in preseason). Kickoff at Qualcomm Stadium is set for 3:15 p.m. CST. This will be the fourth consecutive year the Vikings have opened on the road and the team s first opener at San Diego. Sunday s game will be only the 11th meeting between the two teams. The series is currently tied 5-5, with the Chargers holding a 2-1 lead when playing at San Diego. The last time Minnesota lined up against San Diego was in 2007, when the Vikings defeated the Chargers at Mall of America Field. TELEVISION: FOX (Channel 9 in Twin Cities) Play-By-Play: Ron Pitts Analyst: Jim Mora Sideline Reporter: Drea Avent BROADCAST COVERAGE NATIONAL RADIO: Westwood One Play-By-Play: Kevin Kugler Analyst: Mark Malone RADIO: KFAN-FM 100.3/KTLK-AM 1130 Play-by-Play: Paul Allen Analyst: Pete Bercich Sideline Reporter: Greg Coleman Pre-Game Show: Mike Mussman 1:00 p.m. CST WHAT TO WATCH FOR * G Steve Hutchinson will make his first start since 11/28/10. Hutchinson had started 75 straight games for the Vikings before being sidelined with a hand injury for the final five games last year. * TE Jim Kleinsasser will begin his 13th regular season with the Vikings. Kleinsasser has played in 165 career games, including 119 starts, since joining Minnesota in * With two passing touchdowns, QB Donovan McNabb will tie Steve Young for 21st place in NFL history for most career passing TDs (232). With 18 passing TDs this year, McNabb can move into the top 15 all-time. * With one rushing touchdown, RB Adrian Peterson will move into sole possession of 1st place for the most career rushing TDs in Vikings history. Peterson is currently tied with Chuck Foreman ( ) and Bill Brown ( ) with 52 career rushing TDs. VIKINGS SIGN GREENWAY TO CONTRACT EXTENSION Earlier this week the Vikings agreed to a long-term contract extension with LB Chad Greenway. The Vikings 1st-round draft pick in 2006 (#17), Greenway has led the team in tackles the past 3 seasons and was selected as the Vikings Defensive MVP by his teammates in Known for his big-play ability, Greenway has averaged 8.7 tackles per game in his career, has 5 INTs and 7.5 sacks, including playoffs. Greenway has scored 1 TD on an INT return during his career. Chad s best football is ahead of him. He has been a special person and player and is an example of the way we want to build the franchise. He has overcome adversity and continued to fight to be his best. Chad is a good role model for younger players and represents the Vikings with class. Getting this extension done is a great way to get the 2011 season underway. - ZYGI WILF We are excited and proud to have Chad as a part of our organization for years to come. His performance on the field speaks for itself, but he is just as important to the Vikings off the field. He and his family have been leaders in our community and he is poised to help us reach our goals as a team. - MARK WILF * Statistical assistance throughout the Vikings weekly release is provided by Nick Stamm & Stats, Inc.

2 VIKINGS NAME LESLIE FRAZIER EIGHTH HEAD COACH FRAZIER NAMED VIKINGS HEAD COACH NFL Head Coach: 1st Year Overall NFL Experience: 18th Year Coaching Experience: 23rd Year Overall NFL Record: (.500) Regular Season: (.500) Postseason: 0-0 (.000) Record with MIN: (.500) with the 1985 Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX and he later won Super Bowl XLI as a defensive backs coach with the Indianapolis Colts. In his 12 seasons as an NFL coach, and with 11 years of collegiate experience prior to that, Frazier has suffered a losing season only twice - his first year with Philadelphia in 1999 and the Vikings 2010 season. He has coached on seven playoff teams in his 12 NFL seasons and has been a part of six division championships. Frazier has also helped his players achieve at a high level and has now had four players earn NFC Defensive of the Week honors in the past four seasons. He has coached five players to 10 Pro Bowl appearances since joining the Vikings. Leslie Frazier was named the eighth Head Coach in Vikings history on January 3, 2011, after serving as the club s Interim Head Coach for the final six games of the 2010 season. Frazier, who originally joined the Vikings in 2007 as Defensive Coordinator and added Assistant Head Coach to his title in 2008, notched a 3-3 record on an interim basis, including a 2-1 mark on the road after the team had lost nine consecutive away games. His steady and consistent personality and coaching style helped the Vikings prepare under unprecedented circumstances over the final four weeks of the season. In that time the Vikings were forced to play home games at Detroit s Ford Field and the University of Minnesota s TCF Bank Stadium following the roof collapse at Mall of America Field at the Metrodome in early December. Following the chaotic two weeks, the team experienced a two-day delay of a Sunday Night Football game at Philadelphia, playing a Tuesday night game instead and turning a routine road trip into a three-night extended stay. The Vikings 2010 defense ended the season ranked #8 in the NFL, the third consecutive season the Vikings ranked in the top 10 in total defense for the first time since The unit scored touchdowns on turnovers in the final two games of the season on a fumble return and an interception return. Vikings DE Jared Allen led the team with 11.0 sacks and anchored a defensive line that allowed only 10 rushing TDs. Fellow defensive lineman DT Kevin Williams notched his sixth career Pro Bowl appearance, while LB E.J. Henderson was selected to his first Pro Bowl. LB Chad Greenway led the team for the second straight year with 149 tackles. Offensively, the Vikings were stifled by injuries and started three quarterbacks during the season. RB Adrian Peterson continued to excel, gaining 1,298 yards on the ground and scoring 12 rushing TDs. His 1,298 yards rank as the 5thhighest total in team history, giving Peterson four of the top five yardage totals in Vikings annals. Peterson s 12 rushing TDs were tied as the 4th-most in the NFL, and his 52 career rushing TDs are now tied for the most in Vikings history. Peterson was honored with his fourth straight Pro Bowl appearance. Prior to being named Interim Head Coach, Frazier served as the Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator for the team beginning in He played a key role in the team s consecutive NFC North titles and the most wins in the NFC over the 2008 and 2009 seasons (22). Frazier s defensive units have ranked in the top 10 in each of the last three seasons (#6 in 2008, #6 in 2009, #8 in 2010) while notching 162 sacks from , the 5th-most of any NFL team during that time. Under Frazier, the Vikings defense allowed the 2ndfewest rushing yards per game (85.1 avg.) and the 9th-fewest points per game (20.4 avg.) in the NFL over the last four years. With the unique perspective of a Super Bowl winner as a player and a coach, Frazier has a proven track record of success. His first title came as a starting cornerback 2009 Season In 2009, the Vikings used a dynamic front line to continue their tradition of stopping the run and putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The unit ranked #2 in the NFL against the run after leading the league for the previous three seasons. The Vikings tied for the NFL lead by allowing only five rushing touchdowns, and the team s NFL-best 48 sacks were the 5th-most in team history. DE Jared Allen led the way with 14.5 sacks and was recognized - along with fellow defensive lineman DT Kevin Williams - as an Associated Press First All-Pro. Allen, Williams and CB Antoine Winfield were all named to the 2010 Pro Bowl. WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS Season The previous year, Frazier s unit ranked #6 in overall defense and #1 against the run, making the Vikings the first squad since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger to lead the league in rushing defense for three consecutive seasons ( ). The team s #6 rank in total defense was the highest since the 1994 seasons and was a 14-position swing from the #20 ranking in The dominant defensive line also showed prowess as pass rushers, with Allen tying for 5th in the NFL with 14.5 sacks and the team total of 45 sacks ranking 4th. The Vikings ranked 3rd in the NFL by allowing only a 33.5% conversion rate on third downs and were 5th in the NFL by allowing just 15.8 offensive points per game. The 2008 squad featured four Pro Bowl players, including three defensive linemen with Jared Allen, Kevin Williams and DT Pat Williams. CB Antoine Winfield also earned his first trip to the all-star game Season In his debut season with the Vikings in 07, Frazier helped the Vikings maintain their dominance against the run as they posted the #1 rush defense in the NFL for the second straight year, allowing a mere 3.1 yards per carry. The unit gave up just 74.1 yards per game on the ground and allowed only one opposing running back to break the 100-yard mark. Frazier s defense was opportunistic, scoring on six interception returns to tie a Vikings record and adding a pair of TDs on fumble recoveries. The Vikings six scores by interception returns ranked as the 5th-most in NFL history. The team scored on three INTs in a key road game against the N.Y. Giants to set a team record against the eventual Super Bowl XLII champions. The Vikings defense responded to new faces and new positions with impressive performances in THe team was led in tackles by E.J. Henderson s careerhigh 155 tackles in his first season playing middle linebacker since Henderson added career-bests in sacks (4.5) and tackles for a loss (14). The Vikings linebacking crew entered 2007 with only Ben Leber playing his same position from the previous year. One of the most impressive individual performances came from 2nd-year LB Chad Greenway, who missed his 2006 rookie season with a knee injury but came back in 07 to rank 2nd on the team with 130 tackles, lead the NFL with four fumble recoveries and have a pair of interceptions, including one that he returned for his first career TD.

3 VIKINGS NAME LESLIE FRAZIER EIGHTH HEAD COACH Frazier Pre-Vikings Frazier joined the Vikings after coaching defensive backs with the Indianapolis Colts and serving as Special Assistant to Head Coach Tony Dungy for two seasons ( ). The 2006 Colts defense clamped down on opponents throughout the playoff run that brought the franchise its first Super Bowl title since The team notched seven interceptions, eight sacks and recovered six fumbles in the postseason. In his first season with Indianapolis in 2005, Frazier helped S Bob Sanders earn a Pro Bowl berth in his first season as a full-time starter. The Colts ranked 11th in the NFL in total defense after ranking 29th overall in 2004, going from yards allowed per game to Prior to his tenure with Indianapolis, Frazier served as defensive coordinator with Cincinnati in 2003 and 2004, where he helped the Bengals go.500 in consecutive seasons for the first time in 12 years. Frazier s NFL coaching debut came in 1999, when he worked the Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs for three seasons. Under Frazier, CB Troy Vincent earned four Pro Bowl berths, S Brian Dawkins went to the game three times and Bobby Taylor appeared in the all-star game once. The trio all earned Pro Bowl recognition in While with the Eagles, Frazier was a part of an impressive program-building project in Philadelphia that saw the team improve from a 5-11 record in 1999 to 11-5 in 2000, 11-5 in 2001 and 12-4 in The team advanced to the playoffs in each of the final three seasons Frazier was in Philadelphia, including winning the NFC East in 2001 and 02 and advancing to the NFC Championship game in both years. Frazier spent 11 years coaching at the collegiate level before rejoining the NFL. In 1997 and 98, he worked with the defensive backs at Illinois on Ron Turner s staff, who Frazier would face 10 seasons later in the Super Bowl. The staff was part of an impressive rebuilding project, going 0-11 in 1997 before winning a bowl game in Building programs was not unusual for Frazier. He started the Trinity College football program from the ground up, as the school fielded its first football team with Frazier as the head coach in Fraizer turned the team into a winner, claiming Northern Illinois Intercollegiate Conference titles twice. Trinity named the football field in Frazier s honor in 1997 in tribute to his impact on the campus. As a player, Frazier played for the Chicago Bears from He was a starting cornerback on the legendary Bears defense that keyed the Super Bowl XX win over New England, leading the Bears in interceptions in 1983, 84, and 85. During his career, which was cut short by a severe knee injury suffered in the Super Bowl, he had 20 INTs in 65 games, including two he returned for touchdowns. As well as Frazier is known for his coaching abilities, he is also recognized for his community involvement off the field. Frazier works closely with All-Pro Dad, an organization that stresses the importance of fathers taking an active role in the lives of their children and putting family first, and he and his wife, Gale, continue to be involved in the Vikings community efforts. FRAZIER S COACHING/PLAYING BACKGROUND Coach 2011-Present... Minnesota Vikings...Head Coach 2010*... Minnesota Vikings...Interim Head Coach Minnesota Vikings...Defensive Coordinator Indianapolis Colts...Defensive Backs Cincinnati Bengals...Defensive Coordinator Philadelphia Eagles...Defensive Backs University of Illinois...Defensive Backs Trinity International Univ....Head Coach Chicago Bears...Cornerback Alcorn State...Defensive Back * Named Interim Head Coach for final six games. WHAT OTHERS SAID... Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell Leslie Frazier is an outstanding person with wonderful character and the utmost integrity, and he is an excellent football coach. I have had a relationship with Leslie for years, and I really enjoyed the tenure we shared together on staff here in Indianapolis. Leslie is a very bright person who relates naturally with everyone in an organization, and with players and coaches in particular. He is rooted solidly in football in all technical aspects and principles of the game, and his nature is one that draws positive responses from everyone with whom he comes in contact. This is a very good choice for Minnesota, and I know all Vikings fans will respect and enjoy the team Leslie helps put on the field. - Provided by the Colts - 11/23/10 Former Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy I see a guy who is very, very grounded, and his Christian faith is going to guide the way that he coaches. I think he s a very strong person in a lot of ways and especially when things are tough. He s a guy I believe the players are going to be able to count on and the assistant coaches (too). If people say they see some of me in him, I take that as a great compliment because I look at him and he s the type of person that I would want to be. - Minneapolis Star Tribune, 11/23/10 Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Andy Reid Leslie is just a top-quality guy, man. A sharp, sharp football man. He s been interviewed for a lot of head coaching jobs because of the success he s had with the Vikings. I m sure he ll do a nice job for them. - CSNPhilly.com - 11/23/10 Minnesota Vikings Linebackers Coach - Mike Singletary Les has been one of my best friends ever since we met as rookies in Chicago. I am so proud of him and know he will make the most of this opportunity. The Vikings have a quality human being of high character. Les is honest and hardworking, but I am sure the people in that organization already know that. The fans will get to see that in time, as well. - Provided by the 49ers - 11/23/10 Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen I m very happy for Leslie to have this opportunity. He s a great coach and a great person. He provides an excellent work environment, he s determined to win, and as a former player, he relates to the guys in that locker room. That s all you can ask for. Minnesota Vikings LB Chad Greenway It s great news that Leslie got the job. Guys respond to him and he s got great respect in the locker room. Coach Frazier deserves this opportunity and I know he s going to make the most of it. Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin Coach Frazier is the perfect fit for this team. This season and the last six weeks were tough on everyone but Coach Frazier did a great job in keeping us together. Now that we know he is leading this team it s on the players to get his back and go out and win him some ball games. I know the 2010 season just ended but I m already looking forward to the 2011 Vikings. Minnesota Vikings LG Steve Hutchinson At the end of the season as interim coach he was well-respected by the team. Everyone in the locker room is confident in Leslie and you saw a renewed sense of urgency under him. Leslie has a track record as a player and at a championship level. He s won a Super Bowl as a coach as well. He knows what it takes to make those strides to get this team there. Minnesota Vikings DT Kevin Williams We re excited that Leslie is going to get the chance to be the head coach for the future. He s put in his time and worked his way up and showed what he could do already this year. He s a guy who can relate to how the players feel and what they re going through and that s important. He s WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 3

4 FROM THE HEAD COACH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 Vikings Head Coach Leslie Frazier I think we ve gotten off to a good start. A good Monday after our last preseason game and we re looking forward to starting the regular season. Our guys are really excited, our coaching staff is excited. I think we ve laid a strong foundation for this 2011 season. Really pleased about our roster. It was very, very difficult over the weekend as we were sitting down, going through our roster and just trying to pare it down to our top 53 and we had to make some tough decisions. Some of it included some veteran players who have been here and have helped us both on and off the field but we tried to come up with the best 53 that s going to give us the best chance to win a championship, bring a championship to Minnesota. I m pleased with the guys that are on our roster and what they re going to add to our team and I think we did a good job with our practice squad. One thing about our roster, it really is a fluid situation. We re always going to be looking to continuously improve our roster as the year goes on and you guys know that injuries pop up as well and that kind of dictates what happens with the roster as well. The other part of the good news along with the fact that we re about to kick off our season, we ve reached an agreement with Chad Greenway on a new deal. He ll come down and share with you in a little bit. I think he s upstairs right now just putting the final touches on that deal. Great day for the Minnesota Vikings, great day for our fans. Chad has been an instrumental part of our success during his career and he s a guy who has improved every year he has been a part of our defense, so excited that that contract is behind him and now he ll be able to focus on the task at hand and that s going on and helping us to have a great season as a football team. Very, very thankful that we know he s going to be here for awhile. Q: Do you think the 53-man roster is set for this game or with Chad Greenway s news are you able to go out and get someone else? A: We added Xavier Adibi at linebacker. Other than that, I don t know. We re going to continue to look at the wire because there will be some movement today. There may be a change here or there but I can t say right now that there would be. Q: You have many offensive linemen who do not have a lot of experience. How did you weigh the risk versus getting younger guys? A: We just felt with the guys we were able to keep, they d done enough in training camp that they gained our confidence that they could do it in regular season games. Chris (DeGeare) is going to be on our practice squad. I m sure Ryan (Cook) is going to get picked up, he s a very good player but we just felt like the guys that we kept were ready to step in and play and help us. Q: Right now would Patrick Brown be the first tackle in and Seth Olsen would be the first guard in? A: That s the way it would be, yeah. Q: Have you made a decision on your backup quarterbacks on who is two and who is three? A: We re going to work through some things this week but we re thinking Christian (Ponder) may be in that two spot and we re going to see how we want to use Joe (Webb) in this ball game. Q: With the third quarterback designation not being active now, are you trying to get Joe Webb on the field in certain packages? A: We do. He s a tremendous talent so we re exploring some options and it s just a matter of whether we want to do it now or two weeks from now, three weeks from now, but we want to utilize his gifts. Q: Can you talk about how it works between you and Rick Spielman working out the final 53 and coming up with the practice squad? Are you happy with the way that went? A: I really am. In a lot of ways it was really similar to our draft conversations. We sat down and went through a bunch of different scenarios with our ball club and just talked through what was going to be the best for our team and the communication was terrific. We included some of our scouts in that conversation as well and it s a conversation that was being had throughout training camp, from the day we arrived, July 31 on, we ve been talking about our personnel. We were having personnel meetings down in Mankato. We were having personnel meetings here at Winter Park so it s been ongoing discussion and it just so happened that in that final cut down we just continued those discussions and pleased with the way things have gone. Q: Letroy Guion is about to step into big shoes for a couple of games. Can you talk about how far he has come to be ready for this? A: We have a lot of confidence that he is going to do well. He s been practicing with the starters most of camp because of Kevin s injury so we ve had a chance to get a real good look at him in this 2011 preseason and we re pretty confident he is going to do well but it won t just be Letroy having to step up and do well. Our entire defense will have to play well on Sunday but we have confidence that Letroy will step up and do well. Q: Have you picked a strong safety? A: I think what we are going to do, we re going to end up rotating those guys, even in the game, but we re going to start Jamarca (Sanford). He ll take the first rotation and then we ll let it play out from there. Q: How does Visanthe Shiancoe looked to you physically right now? Any concerns? A: No, he was smooth today. He looked good and we ve got some work to do throughout this week but first day back he looked good so we ll see how he does on Wednesday and just keep watching his progress. Q: What makes Chad Greenway so important to this defense? A: We have some solid players on our defense with Jared (Allen), with E.J. (Henderson), with Kevin (Williams) when he is back with us. We have some real good players. Antoine (Winfield) is still a tremendous leader but Chad is one of those guys who is really on the come from a leadership standpoint and as a playmaker and you really want to get those guys in the fold. He s one of those guys that if he gets on the market, it s going to be tough to keep him as a Minnesota Viking so I think what we have been able to accomplish is a part of maintaining hopefully a good defense for years to come. We ve been a top 10 defense the last three years so we want to keep trying to rise and Chad is instrumental to our future success as a defensive football team and as a team, because he is a tremendous leader as well. Q: What about schematically, just the position he plays. Why is his play at the Sam linebacker position so important? A: He makes it important. The fact that he can stay on the field on third down and cover tight ends man-to-man. He can drop in zone coverage. There are times when we are bringing him as a blitzer as well so in some schemes it may be a little bit different but for us, his versatility and the fact that he can cover backs and cover tight ends, that s huge for a linebacker in our scheme. WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 4

5 FROM THE HEAD COACH Q: How close were you being updated on the developments there? It s been going on for awhile. A: Our personnel people were keeping me informed, the people who were doing the contract so I was well aware of how those negotiations were going. Q: Do you guys now move immediately on Adrian Peterson or how does that stand? A: I know that is something that is being discussed and hopefully something will be done at some point but we have some people that are handling that as well. I m sure Rob Brzezinski and our staff will do a good job bringing that to closure at some point. Q: Where have you seen Chad Greenway make the most strides since coming here the second year after his injury? A: That year he was coming off an ACL surgery and just seeing the improvement every single year, you just expect for him to continue to get better and he s still a young football player and the fact that he s on the verge of being a Pro Bowl player, you want him to be a Pro Bowl player here in Minnesota as opposed to someone else but his biggest strides have been with his confidence and just seeing him being able to leverage from a tackling standpoint. That has improved so much and you just get excited about the future knowing he is just improving every single year. Q: In what areas can he expand a little bit? In a 4-3, he is in coverage more as opposed to a 3-4 but where can he expand? A: You re right. In a 3-4 it s a different deal with an outside linebacker than a 4-3. For us, what we d like to see him improve is hopefully we can put him in positions where he ll have a chance to get more turnovers and if he does that it will make our football team better. It s something he wants to do. I know he mentioned to me he wants to lead the league one day in interceptions as a linebacker and if he can be the best linebacker in interceptions that would be great for our team but just as a whole from a defense standpoint, we want to improve turnovers and we think he can be instrumental in getting that going. Q: Are you concerned about Visanthe Shiancoe missing so much time? A: No, just watching him move around today and just knowing he s a veteran, he s a pro, he s been paying attention in all of our meetings, to see him move around today I don t think there s a problem with his hamstring and as I mentioned earlier, we have to get through these days that we have coming but based on today, he looked good. Q: You have a couple of defensive backs coming back from injuries and some young guys back there. Starting against San Diego, that s a test because they obviously air it out with the best. A: You re exactly right. Number one offense in the league a year ago. Quarterback, receivers, they ve got a great arsenal so our DBs will be challenged in this game but part of what will help our secondary is our ability to rush the passer. We re hoping that Chris Cook, along with Cedric (Griffin) can play at a high level. Of course Antoine (Winfield) will be out there as well but they good today so we have to practice on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday but I have a strong feeling they ll be ready for the game. Q: You have a number of guys on the roster who were not drafted whether it be veterans or young guys. What does that say about the draft and what they have to do to make a roster? A: One of the things we tried to do was get the best 53 players on our roster and being a guy who was a free agent in our league and ended up being a starter, I understand you have to take a blind eye sometimes to see where a guy was picked. You want to try and find the best players that will help your football team and that s what we tried to do. I think if you do that, you give yourself a chance to win as opposed to getting caught up with where you took a guy and I have to justify that I took him there by keeping him on our roster even though this player is a little bit better and I think that s where you can get in trouble and we tried to take the approach of Hey, let s narrow it down to the best 53. Q: Did Allen Reisner clear waivers? A: We won t know until three o clock this afternoon. Q: You guys knew the big dent you d make in your salary cap was doing extensions with Chad Greenway and Adrian Peterson due to their cap numbers but how much was money a part of the conversation in terms of when you were talking about the 53? A: Fortunately for me, I haven t had to talk about the money aspect of it. The guys we picked were chosen because they were the best 53. I never had to have a conversation with Rob (Brzezinski) or Rick (Spielman) about Well, if we keep this guy how will it affect our cap, that conversation never occurred so I feel good about the process and where we are and they ve done a great job in handling the cap questions and we re in good shape. WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 5

6 VIKINGS-CHARGERS GAME INFORMATION TURNER LEADS THE CHARGE NFL Head Coach: 14th Year Overall NFL Experience: 27th Year Coaching Experience: 27th Year Overall NFL Record: Regular Season: Postseason: 4-4 Record with SD: Record vs. MIN: 0-2 College: Oregon ( 74) Norv Turner, whose teams have won three of the last four AFC Western Division Championships, has led one of the most successful eras in Chargers history. Named NFL Coach of the Year by USA Today in 2009, Turner s accomplishments in the last four seasons are among the best in franchise history. His 41 wins over the four-year stretch are second only to the team s 42 from , and he and Don Coryell are tied for the most AFC West titles in a four-year period (three). Turner s winning percentage in the regular season (.641) is the franchise s best, as is his combined mark (.629), including playoffs, and he s tied with Coryell and Bobby Ross for the most playoff wins in team history (three). In 1985 Turner landed his first NFL coaching job when Los Angeles Rams Head Coach John Robinson hired him as an assistant coach, assigning him to work alongside offensive coordinator Ernie Zampese, a disciple of the Air Coryell offense. Zampese taught Turner the ins and outs of the offensive system made famous by former Chargers Head Coach Don Coryell. Turner earned his first head-coaching assignment, joining the Washington Redskins in He spent seven seasons in Washington, leading the Redskins to four winning seasons and the NFC East title in During his tenure, Turner was a mentor to Pro Bowl quarterbacks Brad Johnson and Gus Frerotte. Johnson flourished in Turner s offense, throwing for 4,005 yards in 99, only the second 4,000-yard season in Redskins history. Turner s first season at the helm in San Diego in 2007 was filled with excitement. He led the team to a career-high 11 wins and became just the second head coach in team history to win the AFC West in his first season. Turner also became the first Chargers coach since Bobby Ross to win a playoff game in his first season, winning not just one, but two as San Diego defeated Tennessee in the Wild Card Playoffs and Indianapolis on the road in the Divisional round. The run ended in New England in the AFC Championship Game, but not before Turner became only the sixth head coach in NFL history to lead a team to the championship game in his first season at the helm. From , Turner became the first Chargers coach to start his career with three-straight division titles. A feat no NFL coach had accomplished since Barry Switzer won three straight NFC East titles with Dallas from Turner was born in the Bay Area suburb of Martinez, California, the same city that produced baseball legend Joe DiMaggio. He grew up the middle of five children, all of whom were raised by his mother, Vicky, a single parent. Turner serves on the board of the San Diego Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and last May served as the Honorary Chair for the MS Society s Golf Invitational at the La Jolla Country Club. TURNER S COACHING BACKGROUND 2007-Present... San Diego Chargers...Head Coach San Francisco 49ers...Offensive Coordinator Oakland Raiders...Head Coach Miami Dolphins...Offensive Coordinator San Diego Chargers...Offensive Coordinator Dallas Cowboys...Offensive Coordinator/QBs Los Angeles Rams...Wide Receivers/Tight Ends Los Angeles Rams...Wide Receivers Univ. of Southern Calif....Offensive Coordinator Univ. of Southern Calif....Quarterbacks Univ. of Southern Calif....Defensive Backs Univ. of Southern Calif....Pro Personnel Intern University of Oregon...Graduate Assistant VIKINGS-CHARGERS CONNECTIONS VIKINGS-CHARGERS CONNECTIONS - Chargers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky played in 43 games at linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings from 1991 to Chargers secondary coach Cris Dishman spent the 2000 season at cornerback with the Minnesota Vikings during his playing career. - Vikings WR Greg Camarillo was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chargers in LOCAL CONNECTIONS - Vikings S Husain Abdullah is from Pomona, California. - Vikings RB Toby Gerhart is from Norco, California and DE D Aundre Reed grew up in Moreno Valley. - Vikings P Chris Kluwe attended UCLA and is from Los Alamitos, California. NFL CONNECTIONS - Vikings T Charlie Johnson and Chargers S Bob Sanders played together for the Indianapolis Colts from 2006 to Johnson was also teammates with Chargers CB Dante Hughes in Indianapolis from Vikings DT Remi Ayodele and Chargers WR Patrick Crayton were teammates in Dallas during the 2007 season. - Vikings K Ryan Longwell and Chargers LB Na il Diggs were teammates together with the Green Bay Packers from Vikings DT Fred Evans and Chargers TE Randy McMichael were teammates with the Miami Dolphins in Vikings CB Antoine Winfield and Chargers LB Takeo Spikes were teammates together in Buffalo during the 2003 season. Spikes was also a teammate of Vikings QB Donovan McNabb in 2007 when they were both with the Philadelphia Eagles. COLLEGE CONNECTIONS - Vikings DE D Aundre Reed teamed with Chargers CB Antoine Cason at Arizona. - Vikings OT DeMarcus Love and Chargers CB Ramon Broadway were college teammates at Arkansas. - Vikings WR Devin Aromashodu played with Chargers OL Tyronne Green and T Marcus McNeill at Auburn. - Chargers WR Richard Goodman played at Florida State with the Vikings RB Lorenzo Booker, DT Letroy Guion, and QB Christian Ponder. - Vikings WR Bernard Berrian teamed with Chargers QB Billy Volek at Fresno State. - Vikings CB Asher Allen played with Chargers LB Darryl Gamble at Georgia. - Vikings LB Chad Greenway and G Seth Olsen played with Chargers SS Bob Sanders and K Nate Kaeding at Iowa. - Vikings CB Marcus Sherels played with Chargers CB Traye Simmons for the University of Minnesota. - Vikings DE Everson Griffen played with Chargers CB Shareece Wright at Southern California. - Vikings LS Cullen Loeffler played with Chargers CB Quentin Jammer at Texas. WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 6

7 VIKINGS-CHARGERS GAME INFORMATION VIKINGS PERFORMANCES VS. CHARGERS Jared Allen...8 games, 24 tackles, 4.0 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR, 5 PD Bernard Berrian...1 game, 5 catches, 83 yards, 0 TD, Long 21 Michael Jenkins...2 games, 1 catch, 22 yards, 0 TD, Long 22 Ryan Longwell...3 games, 2-for-3 FGs, 14-for-14 XPA, Long 46 Donovan McNabb...3 games, 92-of-153 (60.1%), 958 yards, 5 TDs, 4 INTs, Long 58, 78.3 rating Adrian Peterson...1 game, 30 carries, 296 yards, 9.9 avg., 3 TD, Long 64t Kevin Williams...2 games, 3 tackles, 0.0 sacks, 0 FR, 0 FF, 2 PD Antoine Winfield...3 games, 14 tackles, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR, 3 PD VIKINGS BIG DAYS VS. CHARGERS * DE Jared Allen recorded his first and only touchdown reception vs. San Diego on 12/02/07 as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. In the same game, he also recorded 2 sacks, the most of any game he has played against the Chargers. * WR Bernard Berrian caught a team-high 5 passes for 83 yards as a Chicago Bear at San Diego on 09/09/07. * LB E.J. Henderson recorded a team-leading 7 tackles against vs. San Diego on 11/04/07 in a Vikings win. * P Chris Kluwe had 5 punts for a total of 223 yards vs. the Chargers on 11/04/07 for an average of 44.6 yards per punt with a long of 68 yards. * QB Donovan McNabb threw for a season-high 450 yards against the Chargers on 11/15/2009 with the Eagles, the second 400-yard passing game of his career. He also added 2 touchdowns and posted a 93.8 quarterback rating. * McNabb completed 35 passes for 287 yards and a score against the Chargers on 10/23/05. * McNabb threw for 221 yards and 2 TDs, while rushing 7 times for 39 yards against the Chargers on 12/9/01. * RB Adrian Peterson ran for an NFL single-game record 296 yards against the Chargers on 11/04/07. The total came on 30 attempts, giving him an average of 9.9 yards per carry. * CB Antoine Winfield recorded a team-leading 7 tackles at San Diego as a member of the Buffalo Bills on 10/28/01. VIKINGS-CHARGERS SERIES BY THE NUMBERS Record vs. Vikings...Vikings 5-5 Last regular season game...vikings 35, Chargers 17 (2007) Vikings largest winning margin...18; Vikings 35, Rams 17 (2007) Chargers largest winning margin...29; Rams 42, Vikings 13 (1984) Current series streak...vikings 1 Vikings longest win streak...1 (several times - last in 2007) Chargers longest win streak...1 (several times - last in 2003) Most Points, Vikings...35 (2 times , 1999) Most Points, Chargers (2003) Most Points, both teams...70; Chargers 42, Vikings 28 (2003) Fewest Points, Vikings...7; Chargers 13, Vikings 7 (1978) Fewest Points, Chargers...13; Vikings 7, Chargers 3 (1978) Fewest Points, both teams... 20; Vikings 7, Chargers 13 (1978) VIKINGS VS. CHARGERS SERIES NOTES * The Vikings and Chargers have played ten times overall. The series is tied with each team winning five games. * The Vikings won the last meeting at Mall of America Field in The teams have alternated victories, with neither team winning two consecutive meetings. * The Chargers won the first meeting in 1971 in San Diego. * Five of the last six games between the teams have been played at Mall of America Field. A Chargers win in 2003 was the only matchup between the teams in San Diego since * The Vikings are 4-3 at home vs. the Chargers, and 1-2 as visitors in the series. Minnesota s only victory in San Diego came in 1981, * This will be Leslie Frazier s first game against San Diego as head coach. Norv Turner is 0-2 against the Vikings, losing in 2007 and 41-7 in 1998 while coaching the Washington Redskins. * The teams have never played an overtime game against each other or met in the postseason. * The winner of the last three games has scored at least 35 points. A WIN WOULD... * Give Head Coach Leslie Frazier his first regular season victory without the interim tag. * Improve the Vikings record against the AFC to all time. * Improve the Vikings record against the AFC West to all time. * Give Minnesota a 6-5 advantage in the overall series record with the Chargers. * Give the Vikings their first consecutive victories against San Diego in the series history. The two teams have alternated wins and are now 5-5 overall. VIKINGS-CHARGERS ALL-TIME VIKINGS VS. CHARGERS ALL-TIME Won 5, Lost 5; Home 4-3, Away 1-2 Year Site Result San Diego...L Minnesota... W Minnesota... L San Diego... W Minnesota... W Minnesota...L Minnesota... W San Diego...L Minnesota... W PS2 - VIKINGS AT SEAHAWKS - 7

8 VIKINGS-CHARGERS GAME INFORMATION 2010 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS (Qualifying players only/2010 regular season NFL rankings) 2010 Minnesota Vikings Category Total NFC Rank NFL Rank Scoring Longwell Passing Yds. Favre...2, Passing TDs Favre t...29t Passer Rating Favre Completion Pct. Favre Rushing Att. Peterson Rushing Yds. Peterson...1, Rushing TDs Peterson t... 4t Receptions Harvin t...21t Receiving Yds. Harvin Receiving TDs Harvin t...43t Interceptions E.J. Henderson/Abdullah t...31t Fumble Rec. Brian Robison t...17t Sacks Allen t...10t FGs Made Longwell FG Pct. Longwell Net Punting Avg. Kluwe Punt Ret. Avg. Camarillo KO Ret. Avg. Harvin San Diego Chargers Category Total AFC Rank NFL Rank Scoring Kaeding Passing Yds. Rivers...4, Passing TDs Rivers Passer Rating Rivers Completion Pct. Rivers Rushing Att. Tolbert t...27t Rushing Yds. Tolbert Rushing TDs Tolbert t... 6t Receptions Sproles t...45t Receiving Yds. Gates Receiving TDs Gates t... 7t Interceptions Cason t...20t Fumble Rec. Oliver t...17t Sacks Phillips t...10t FGs Made Kaeding t...18t FG Pct. Kaeding t...15t Punting Avg. Scifres Punt Ret. Avg. Sproles KO Ret. Avg. Sproles NFL WEEK ONE SCHEDULE Thursday, September 8 New Orleans at Green Bay...7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 11 Pittsburgh at Baltimore...Noon Atlanta at Chicago...Noon Cincinnati at Cleveland...Noon Indianapolis at Houston...Noon Tennessee at Jacksonville...Noon Buffalo at Kansas City...Noon Philadelphia at St. Louis...Noon Detroit at Tampa Bay...Noon Carolina at Arizona...3:15 p.m. Minnesota at San Diego...3:15 p.m. Seattle at San Francisco...3:15 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Washington...3:15 p.m. Dallas at N.Y. Jets...7:20 p.m. Monday, September 12 New England at Miami...6:00 p.m. Oakland at Denver...9:15 p.m STATISTICAL SNAPSHOT (2010 Regular Season NFL Ranking) Vikings Chargers Record (29)...Total Points Scored (2) 17.6 (29)...Points Per Game (2) 260 (28)...Offensive Points Scored (2t) 289 (23)...First Downs (3) (23)... Total Offense Per Game (1) 5.13 (20)... Avg. Yards Per Play (1) (10)... Net Rushing Yards Per Game (15) (26)...Net Passing Yards Per Game (2) 26 (32)...Had Intercepted/Yards Returned (9t) 37 (29t)...Total Giveaways...29 (17t) 36/230 (17t)... Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost... 38/227 (19t) 30:15 (18)... Possession Average... 33:03 (1) 34.6 (24)...Third Down Efficiency (4) 47.1 (16)... Fourth Down Efficiency (25t) 43.5 (27)...Red Zone TD Efficiency (12) 100/769 (19t)...Penalties/Yards...84/677 (9) 348 (18)... Opp. Total Points Scored (10) 21.8 (18)...Opp. Points Per Game (10) 299 (12)...Total Offensive Points Allowed (6) 276 (8)...Opp. First Downs (1) (8)...Opp. Total Offense Per Game (1) 5.12 (11)... Opp. Avg. Yards Per Play (2) (9)... Opp. Net Rushing Yards Per Game (4) (10)...Opp. Net Passing Yards Per Game (1) 56.5 (23)... Opp. Red Zone TD Efficiency (28) 100/769 (19t)...Opp. Penalties/Yards... 97/769 (15t) 15/152 (17t)...Defensive Interceptions/Yards Returned...16 (14t) 26 (17t)...Total Takeaways...23 (23t) 31/177 (20t)... Defensive Sacks/Yards...47/290 (2t) -11 (29)... Turnover Ratio...-6 (23t) 83/38.9 (9)... Punts/Net Punting Avg....56/30.8 (32) 2011 NFC NORTH STANDINGS W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Conf. Div. Chicago Detroit Green Bay Minnesota VIKINGS VS. NFC NORTH Total Games# All-Time Series Titles* Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers *Since 2002 division realignment # Including playoffs The following numbers are combined NFC Central and NFC North: Playoff Appearances Division Titles Minnesota Vikings 18..Minnesota Vikings 12...Chicago Bears 8... Chicago Bears 11...Green Bay Packers 5... Green Bay Packers 7...Detroit Lions 5... Detroit Lions 6...Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3... Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Vikings currently hold a record, including postseason, against the North. VIKINGS MEDIA-ONLY FTP SITE For instructions on how to access the Vikings media-only FTP site, which contains transcripts, headshots, press conference audio files and other valuable media information, please visit page 54. WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 8

9 VIKINGS OPENING DAY RESULTS Rushing Attempts, Year Rushes 1) Chester Taylor, ) Adrian Peterson, t) Dave Osborn, t) Chuck Foreman, t) Chuck Foreman, t) Robert Smith, t) Moe Williams, ) Tommy Mason t) Bill Brown, t) Tommy Mason, t) Ted Brown, t) Herschel Walker, Rushing Yards, Year Yards 1) Adrian Peterson, ) Robert Smith, ) Terry Allen, ) Tommy Mason, ) Chuck Foreman, ) Robert Smith, ) Robert Smith, t) Bill Brown, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Adrian Peterson, Rushing Touchdowns, Year TDs 1t) Adrian Peterson, t) Daunte Culpepper, t) Bill Brown, t) Chuck Foreman, t) Brent McClanahan, t) Ted Brown, t) Rick Fenney, Longest Rush, Year Long 1) Robert Smith, t 2) Dave Osborn, ) Adrian Peterson, t 4) Robert Smith, t) Tommy Mason, t) Terry Allen, ) Clinton Jones, t) Darrin Nelson, t) Leroy Hoard, t) Adrian Peterson, Passing Attempts, Year Attempts 1) Steve Dils, ) Fran Tarkenton, ) Rich Gannon, ) Tommy Kramer, t) Tommy Kramer, t) Daunte Culpepper, ) Warren Moon, t) Many players VIKINGS OPENING DAY RECORDS Completions, Year Completions 1) Steve Dils, ) Tommy Kramer, ) Fran Tarkenton, ) Warren Moon, t) Tommy Kramer, t) Randall Cunningham, t) Daunte Culpepper, t) Daunte Culpepper, Passing Yards, Year Yards 1) Tommy Kramer, ) Steve Dils, ) Tommy Kramer, ) Fran Tarkenton, ) Rich Gannon, ) Fran Tarkenton, ) Gary Cuozzo, ) Fran Tarkenton, Passing Touchdowns, Year TDs 1) Daunte Culpepper, t) Fran Tarkenton, t) Tommy Kramer, t) Brad Johnson, t) Joe Kapp, t) Tommy Kramer, t) Wade Wilson, t) Wade Wilson, t) Daunte Culpepper, Receptions, Year Receptions 1t) Ricky Young, t) Ted Brown, ) Ahmad Rashad, ) Randy Moss, t) Steve Jordan, t) Amp Lee, t) Cris Carter, t) Cris Carter, t) Many players...7 Receiving Yards, Year Yards 1) Ahmad Rashad, t) Gene Washington, t) Ahmad Rashad, ) Randy Moss, ) Rickey Young, ) Bob Grim, ) Anthony Carter, ) Cris Carter, ) Chuck Foreman, ) Randy Moss, Receiving Touchdowns, Year TDs 1) Ahmad Rashad, t) Ricky Young, t) Herschel Walker, t) Hassan Jones, t) Cris Carter, t) Cris Carter, t) Randy Moss, t) Randy Moss, Longest Pass Plays s, Year Play 1) Wilson-A. Carter, t 2) Culpepper-Moss, ) Culpepper-O. Smith, t 4) Culpepper-Chamberlain, ) Jackson-Peterson, t 6) Cramer-Rashad, t 7) Cuozzo-Washington, t) Tarkenton-Reichow, t 8t) Tarkenton-Brown, t 8t) Johnson-Moss, t Longest Field Goal, Year Yards 1) Paul Edinger, ) Jan Stenerud, ) Fuad Reveiz, ) Ryan Longwell, ) Aaron Elling, t) Ryan Longwell, t) Rick Danmeier, t) Gary Anderson, t) Fred Cox, t) Rick Danmeier, Most Field Goals, Year FGs 1t) Fred Cox, t) Fred Cox, t) Fred Cox, t) Fuad Reveiz, t) Gary Anderson, t) Doug Brien, t) Many players...2 Most Points, Year Points 1) Ahmad Rashad, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Bill Brown, t) Ted Brown, t) Daunte Culpepper, t) Many players Longest Punt, Year Punt 1) Mike Mercer, ) Randall Cunningham, ) Chris Kluwe, t) Bobby Walden, t) Harry Newsome, ) Mike Mercer, ) Greg Coleman, ) Greg Coleman, t) Greg Coleman, t) Harry Newsome, Most Punt Returns, Year Returns 1) Eddie Payton, t) Charlie West, t) David Palmer, t) Nate Jacquet, t) Keenan Howry, t) Charlie West, t) Leonard Willis, t) Rufus Bess, t) Leo Lewis, t) Leo Lewis, Longest Punt Return, Year Return 1) Darius Reynaud, ) Leonard Willis, t) Hugh McElhenny, t) Mewelde Moore, t) Bob Reed, t) Bob Grim, t) Keenan Howry, t) Eddie Payton, t) Leo Lewis, ) Charlie West, Most Kickoff Returns, Year Returns 1t) Bob Reed, t) Lance Rentzel, t) Eddie Payton, t) Tyrone Carter, t) Nate Jacquet, t) Many players...4 Longest Kickoff Return, Year Return 1) Clinton Jones, ) David Palmer, ) Charlie West, t) Clinton Jones, t) Qadry Ismail, ) Troy Williamson, t) Percy Harvin, t) Jimmy Edwards, ) Bob Reed, t) Dave Osborn, t) Tyrone Carter, Most Interceptions, Year INTs 1t) Larry Vargo, t) Paul Krause, t) Jeff Siemon, t) Jeff Brady, t) Corey Chavous, Longest Interception Return, Year INT Return 1) Darren Sharper, t 2) Brian Williams, ) Kevin Williams, t 4) Paul Krause, ) Jimmy Hitchcock, ) Ed Sharockman, WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 9

10 VIKINGS OPENING DAY RESULTS VIKINGS ON OPENING DAY DATE OPPONENT (ATTENDANCE) RESULT HEAD COACH STARTING QB RECORD 9/17/ vs. Chicago (32,236)... W, Norm Van Brocklin... George Shaw /16/ at Green Bay (38,669)... L, Norm Van Brocklin... Fran Tarkenton /15/ at San Francisco (30,781)... W, Norm Van Brocklin... Fran Tarkenton /13/ vs. Baltimore Colts (35,563)... W, Norm Van Brocklin... Fran Tarkenton /19/ at Baltimore Colts (56,562)... L, Norm Van Brocklin... Fran Tarkenton /11/ at San Francisco (29,312)... T, Norm Van Brocklin... Fran Tarkenton /17/ vs. San Francisco (39,638)... L, Bud Grant... Ron VanderKelen /14/ vs. Atlanta (45,563)... W, Bud Grant... Joe Kapp # 9/21/ at NY Giants (62,900)... L, Bud Grant... Gary Cuozzo # 9/20/ vs. Kansas City (47,900)... W, Bud Grant... Gary Cuozzo # 9/20/ at Detroit (54,418)... W, Bud Grant... Gary Cuozzo # 9/18/ vs. Washington (47,900)... L, Bud Grant... Fran Tarkenton /16/ vs. Oakland (46,619)... W, Bud Grant... Fran Tarkenton # 9/15/ at Green Bay (56,312)... W, Bud Grant... Fran Tarkenton # 9/21/ vs. San Francisco (48,418)... W, Bud Grant... Fran Tarkenton # 9/12/ at New Orleans (58,156)... W, Bud Grant... Fran Tarkenton # 9/18/ vs. Dallas (47,678)... L, (OT)... Bud Grant... Fran Tarkenton # 9/3/ at New Orleans (54,187)... L, Bud Grant... Fran Tarkenton # 9/2/ vs. San Francisco (46,539)... W, Bud Grant... Tommy Kramer /7/ vs. Atlanta (44,733)... W, Bud Grant... Tommy Kramer # 9/5/ at Tampa Bay (66,287)... L, Bud Grant... Steve Dils /12/ vs. Tampa Bay (58,440)... W, Bud Grant... Tommy Kramer # 9/4/ at Cleveland (70,087)... W, Bud Grant... Tommy Kramer /2/ vs. San Diego (57,276)... L, Les Steckel... Tommy Kramer /8/ vs. San Francisco (57,375)... W, Bud Grant... Tommy Kramer /7/ vs. Detroit (54,851)... L, Jerry Burns... Tommy Kramer /13/ vs. Detroit (57,061)... W, Jerry Burns... Wade Wilson # 9/4/ at Buffalo (76,783)... L, Jerry Burns... Wade Wilson # 9/10/ vs. Houston (54,015)... W, Jerry Burns... Wade Wilson # 9/9/ at Kansas City (68,363)... L, Jerry Burns... Wade Wilson /1/ at Chicago (64,112)... L, Jerry Burns... Wade Wilson /6/ at Green Bay (58,617)... W, (OT)... Dennis Green... Rich Gannon # 9/5/ at LA Raiders (44,120)... L, Dennis Green... Jim McMahon # 9/4/ at Green Bay (59,487)... L, Dennis Green... Warren Moon # 9/3/ at Chicago (63,036)... L, Dennis Green... Warren Moon /1/ vs. Detroit (52,972)... W, Dennis Green... Warren Moon # 8/31/ at Buffalo (79,139)... W, Dennis Green... Brad Johnson # 9/6/ vs. Tampa Bay (62,538)... W, Dennis Green... Brad Johnson # 9/12/ at Atlanta (69,555)... W, Dennis Green... Randall Cunningham # 9/3/ vs. Chicago (64,104)... W, Dennis Green... Daunte Culpepper # 9/9/ vs. Carolina (64,108)... L, Dennis Green... Daunte Culpepper /8/ at Chicago (63,226) *... L, Mike Tice... Daunte Culpepper /7/ at Green Bay (70,505)... W, Mike Tice... Daunte Culpepper /12/ vs. Dallas (64,105)... W, Mike Tice... Daunte Culpepper # 9/11/ vs. Tampa Bay (63,939)... L, Mike Tice... Daunte Culpepper /11/ at Washington (90,608)... W, Brad Childress... Brad Johnson /9/ vs. Atlanta Falcons (62,815)... W, Brad Childress... Tarvaris Jackson /8/ at Green Bay Packers (71,004)... L, Brad Childress... Tarvaris Jackson # 9/13/ at Cleveland Browns (70,560)... W, Brad Childress... Brett Favre # 9/9/ at New Orleans Saints (70,051)... L, Brad Childress... Brett Favre * at Champaign, IL # qualified for playoffs WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 10

11 2011 VIKINGS COACHING STAFF BILL MUSGRAVE Offensive Coordinator Bill Musgrave enters his first season as the Vikings Offensive Coordinator in 2011 with a solid offensive background and impressive on-field results. In his past 6 seasons, Musgrave has been a part of 3 playoff teams and helped Falcons QB Matt Ryan adjust quickly to the pro game, earning 2008 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. While in Atlanta, Musgrave served on the staff with WRs coach George Stewart, who holds the same position with the Vikings. A former NFL signal-caller himself, Musgrave was a backup to Joe Montana and Steve Young in San Francisco from , working under coaches Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan and Gary Kubiak. Musgrave was a member of the 49ers club that won Super Bowl XXIX over San Diego following the 1994 season. He played from with Denver where he backed up John Elway when Shanahan took over the reins as Broncos head coach. In his most recent coaching position with Atlanta from , Musgrave helped mold the Falcons offense, highlighted by an impressive 2010 season, leading the way for a 13-3 regular season mark. Prior to coaching in Atlanta, Musgrave worked with the Redskins QBs in Musgrave worked with Jacksonville in , serving as offensive coordinator/qbs coach. Byron Leftwich was the Jaguars regular starter at QB and Musgrave worked with youngster David Garrard, a 2nd-year pro in 2003, keeping him prepared as he played in 6 games and started 2 during Musgrave s tenure with the Jaguars. During the 1999 and 2000 campaigns, Musgrave worked with the QBs in Carolina and also served as offensive coordinator in 2000 under George Seifert. Musgrave s first NFL coaching experience came at Oakland in 1997 as QBs coach and he worked at Philadelphia under Ray Rhodes in 1999, serving as offensive coordinator for the final 10 games of the season. A standout QB at Oregon from , Musgrave was a 3-year team captain for the Ducks and led the team to consecutive bowl bids in 1989 and A native of Grand Junction, CO, Musgrave and wife, Neely, have 4 children. FRED PAGAC Defensive Coordinator Fred Pagac enters his 34th year in coaching, this time with a new position at defensive coordinator, the first time he has held the title in his 11 years of NFL coaching. Pagac served as the interim defensive coordinator for the final six games of the 2010 season, replacing then Interim Head Coach Leslie Frazier. Pagac has led the Vikings linebackers for the past five seasons ( ). Pagac welcomed back MLB and defensive captain E.J. Henderson for the start of the 2010 season after his signal caller was sidelined late in the 2009 season with a broken femur. Henderson fluorished under Pagac and became the first player under his tutelage to earn Pro Bowl honors. In 2009, the LB unit was equally strong agains the run and pass, helping the Vikings rank 6th in the NFL in total defense and #2 against the run after leading the NFL in run defense the previous three seasons. LB Chad Greenway led the team in tackles for the 2nd straight season and hauled in a career-best three INTs to raise his stature as one of the NFL s emerging defensive players. The 2008 LBs overcame adversity to solidify a defensive unit that finished the season ranked #6 in the NFL in total defense and #1 in rushing defense for the third straight season, becoming the first team since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to lead the League in rush defense for three straight seasons. The unit overcame the loss of captain E.J. Henderson with SLB Ben Leber taking over defensive playcalling and never missed a beat. Henderson led the team with a career-high 155 tackles in 2007, playing at MLB for the 1st season since Leber tied for the team lead with 5.0 sacks while Chad Greenway ranked 2nd on the team with 130 tackles after missing his entire rookie season in 2006 to a knee injury. Pagac coached LBs for the Kansas City Chiefs for 2 seasons ( ) and with the Oakland Raiders for 3 seasons ( ) before coming to the Vikings. Pagac spent 23 years on the coaching staff at Ohio State before entering the professional ranks. He entered the NFL as a TE with Chicago in 1974 as a rookie free agent. He also played 13 games for Tampa Bay in their 1976 inaugural season. Pagac (4/26/52) was born in Richeyville, PA. He and his wife, Bernie, have a daughter, Jennifer, and a son, Fred Jr., who currently coaches for the UFL s Florida Tuskers. MIKE PRIEFER Special s Coordinator Mike Priefer joins the Vikings organization and will serve as the Special s Coordinator in The 9-year NFL coaching veteran has held the same title with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs over the past 5 seasons. Priefer s special teams units are known for creating big-play opportunities. Since coming in the league, Priefer has seen his units account for 12 scores (5 kick returns, 4 punt returns, 1 blocked punt, 1 botched field goal and 1 safety). He has also seen his squads blcok 15 kicks (7 punts, 6 field goals, 2 extra points) over a 9-year period. During the 2010 season, Priefer had 3 players rank in the Top 10 in each of their respective categories. Eddie Royal was 6th in the NFL with an 11.9 punt return average and rookie Eric Decker was 10th in kickoff return average with 25.3 per return. Kicker Matt Prater was tied for 6th in touchbacks with 20. Before joining the Broncos, Priefer cordinated Kansas City s special teams from following stints as an assistant special teams coach with the New york Giants ( ) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2002). His coaching career began at his alma mater, the U.S. Naval Academy, as a graduate assistant in 1994, and he owns 17 years of coaching experience at the professional and collegiate levels. During his three seasons as the Chiefs special teams coach from , Priefer helped punter Dustin Colquitt register the third-best net punting average (39.2 yds.) and the sixth-best gross punting average (44.8 yds.) in the NFL for that period. Priefer entered the NFL coaching ranks with the Jaguars in 2002 as their assistant special teams coach. That season, punter Chris Hanson earned the first Pro Bowl selection of his career. From , Priefer helped coach special teams at the collegiate level, working for Navy ( ), Youngstown State University ( ), Virginia Military Institute (1999) and Northern Illinois University ( ). Priefer was born on Aug. 21, 1966, in Cleveland. He is married to Debbie, and the couple has four children: Samantha, Michael Jr., Wilson and Katie ASSISTANT COACHES JUNEY BARNETT Assistant Strength and Conditioning JEFF DAVIDSON Offensive Line KARL DUNBAR Defensive Line RYAN FICKEN Offensive Assistant/Wide Receivers JEFF IMAMURA Defensive Assistant/Linebackers CRAIG JOHNSON Quarterbacks JIMMIE JOHNSON Tight Ends TOM KANAVY Strength and Conditioning DIRON REYNOLDS Assistant Defensive Line JAMES SAXON Running Backs MATT SHELDON Assistant Defensive Backs RYAN SILVERFIELD Assistant Offensive Line MIKE SINGLETARY Special Asst. to Head Coach/Linebackers KEVIN STEFANSKI Quality Control-Offense/Quarterbacks GEORGE STEWART Wide Receivers MARTIN STREIGHT Assistant Strength and Conditioning CAMERON TURNER Assistant to Head Coach CHRIS WHITE Assistant Special s JOE WOODS Defensive Backs WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 11

12 VIKINGS 2O11 SCHEDULE NOTES Date Opponent All-Time Series Notes 9/11 at San Diego The Vikings open their 2011 campaign by traveling to San Diego, a place they ve never opened a season and haven t visited since In the 2007 home meeting between the two, RB Adrian Peterson set an NFL single-game record with 296 rushing yards. 9/18 TAMPA BAY Tampa Bay played in Minnesota every year from as a member of the NFC Central, but this season the Bucs will play at Mall of America Field for only the second time since /25 DETROIT The Vikings haven t lost to the Lions at home since 1997, going 13-0 at Mall of America Field since. Minnesota is 22-4 against Detroit since /2 at Kansas City The Chiefs enjoy one of the best home-field advantages in the NFL at Arrowhead Stadium and the Vikings will take it on in Week Four. Hall of Fame Head Coach Bud Grant was patrolling the sideline the last time a Vikings team won in Kansas City. 10/9 ARIZONA The Vikings defeated Arizona in an overtime thriller last year at Mall of America Field and will host the Cardinals again in The two teams have met in five of the last six seasons and the Vikings have won six consecutive home tilts against Arizona. 10/16 at Chicago The NFC North will be on a national stage as the Vikings and Bears face off on NBC s Sunday Night Football. Minnesota holds a 4-3 lead in Sunday night primetime contests against the Monsters of the Midway. 10/23 GREEN BAY The Vikings will face a defending Super Bowl champion for the fourth straight season when they host the Green Bay Packers in Week 7. The Vikings have won two of the last three games against Green Bay at Mall of America Field. 10/30 at Carolina The Vikings will look for their first-ever win at Carolina in Week 8, where they are set to face QB Cam Newton, the #1 overall pick in April s draft. 11/14 at Green Bay The Vikings return from their bye week in style, as they travel to Green Bay for a Monday Night Football showdown. It will be the Vikings second game against Green Bay in three weeks, and it marks the Vikings only scheduled appearance on MNF in /20 OAKLAND The Vikings are 3-3 all time in home games against the Raiders, with their last victory coming in /27 at Atlanta New offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave and WR Michael Jenkins return to Atlanta to take on his former team as the Vikings attempt to notch a victory in the Georgia Dome for the first time since /4 DENVER Former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher WR Eric Decker and the Broncos travel to Minnesota in Week 13, a trip Denver hasn t made since This will be one of just two Vikings home games from Thanksgiving until the end of the season. 12/11 at Detroit Minnesota has won 15 of their last 17 games in the Motor City. 12/18 NEW ORLEANS New Orleans faces a daunting task when entering Mall of America Field. The Vikings are 12-2 all time against the Saints in Minnesota. DT Remi Ayodele faces his former team for the first time. 12/24 at Washington Head Coach Leslie Frazier returns to the site of his first-ever victory as a head coach, while QB Donovan McNabb will face his former team. The Vikings have won two straight road games at FedEx Field. 1/1/12 vs. Chicago Minnesota owns a home record against the Bears and will look to make it four victories in the last five contests when Lovie Smith and the 2010 NFC North champions roll into town on New Year s Day SCHEDULE STRENGTH A look at the most difficult schedules in 2011 based on opponents 2010 record. Rank Combined W-L Pct. 1. Panthers Bills T3. Jets* T3. Colts* T3. Jaguars T3. Chiefs* T3. Chargers T3. Broncos T3. Lions T10. Dolphins T10. Texans T10. VIKINGS T13. Packers* T13. Saints* T15. Patriots* T15. Eagles* T15. Cowboys Buccaneers T19. Browns T19. Raiders T19. Giants T19. Falcons* T23. Titans T23. Bears* T23. Seahawks* Rams T27. Steelers* T27. Bengals T27. Redskins ers Ravens* Cardinals *Indicates team made the 2010 playoffs WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 12

13 VIKINGS 2011 SEASON OUTLOOK KICKOFF WEEKEND HAS VIKINGS TRAVELING WEST The Vikings will head to San Diego to take on the Chargers in Week 1 of the 2011 NFL regular season. Last season, San Diego posted a 9-7 record while finishing in 2nd place in the AFC West. The Vikings will face a tough task in defending Chargers QB Philip Rivers, who threw for 4,710 yards in 2010, which ranked 1st in the league. Rivers also finished 3rd in the NFL with a 66.0 completion percentage. San Diego had a tremendous 2010 season on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 1st in the NFL in yards per game with The rush defense impressed as well giving up only 93.8 yards per game on the ground, good for 4th in the NFL. The last time the Vikings met San Diego (11/4/07), RB Adrian Peterson set the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards in a win at Mall of America Field. In the past ten opening games, the Vikings are 5-5, with the most recent a 14-9 loss at New Orleans in 2010 in a rematch of the 2009 NFC Championship Game. A couple of Vikings have put themselves in the record book for opening game highs in recent years. In 2009, Peterson ran for 180 yards and three touchdowns, both franchise records for opening games. In 2007 vs. Atlanta, Kevin Williams returned an interception 54 yards for a touchdown, the 3rd longest interception return in Vikings history on opening day. Vikings Past Opening Game Results Year Opponent Score at New Orleans (9/9/10) (L) at Cleveland (9/13/09) (W) at Green Bay (9/8/08) (L) Atlanta (9/9/07) (W) at Washington (9/11/06) (W) PICKING UP PRO BOWLERS The Vikings had four Pro Bowlers in Overall, the team has 8 Pro Bowl players on the roster. Of those 8 players, four were original draft picks by the Vikings, two were acquired via trade and three were signed as free agents: Jared Allen ( 08, 09, 10) - Trade with Chiefs in 2008 Percy Harvin ( 10) - Drafted in 1st round (22nd overall) in 2009 E.J. Henderson ( 11)- Drafted in 2nd round (40th overall) in 2003 Steve Hutchinson ( 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10) - FA signee in 2006 Donovan McNabb ( 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 09) - Trade with Redskins in 2011 Adrian Peterson ( 08, 09, 10, 11) - Drafted in 1st round (7th overall) in 2007 Kevin Williams ( 05, 07, 08, 09, 10) - Drafted in 1st round (9th overall) in 2003 Antoine Winfield ( 09, 10, 11)- FA signee in 2004 DOME FIELD ADVANTAGE The Vikings are 18-4 at Mall of America Field since the start of the 2008 season, including an 8-0 finish in 2009 (4-2 in 2010, missing two games due to the roof collapse). The team now has a combined record of (.657) all-time at Mall of America Field, which includes a 7-5 mark in postseason games. The 8-0 home record in 09 was just the 3rd in team history (1998, 1989) at Mall of America Field and it marked just the 8th time the team had finished with an undefeated home record. The team has never been shut out at the current stadium and hasn t been shut out at a home stadium since 10/7/62, when they lost 13-0 to Chicago at Met Stadium. SELLOUT STREAK CONTINUES The Vikings currently have a sellout streak of 136 preseason, regular season and postseason games at Mall of America Field. The team s sellout streak dates back to the beginning of the 1998 season. The Vikings now have a combined record of (.657) all-time at Mall of America Field, including a 7-5 mark in playoff games RETURNING NUMBERS Leading Returners (Total) Passing Yards... Joe Webb (477) Rushing Yards... Adrian Peterson (1,298) Rushing TD... Adrian Peterson (12) Receiving Yards... Percy Harvin (868) Receiving TD... Percy Harvin (5) Punt Return Yards...Greg Camarillo (359) Kick Return Yards... Percy Harvin (933) Tackles...Chad Greenway (149) Sacks...Jared Allen (11.0) Interceptions... E.J. Henderson/Husain Abdullah (3) Field Goals...Ryan Longwell (17/18 FG, 48 lg) Punts...Chris Kluwe (43.0 avg) 2011 NEW FACES TRADES Pos. School Donovan McNabb...QB...Syracuse FREE AGENTS Pos. School Xavier Adibi...LB...Virginia Tech Emmanuel Arceneaux (PS)...WR...Alcorn State Devin Aromashodu...WR...Auburn Adrian Awasom...DE...North Texas Remi Ayodele... DT... Oklahoma Michael Jenkins...WR... Ohio State Charlie Johnson... T... Oklahoma State Cedric McKinley (PS)... DL...Minnesota DRAFTED ROOKIES BY ROUND Pos. School 1) Christian Ponder...QB... Florida State 2) Kyle Rudolph...TE...Notre Dame 4) Christian Ballard... DT...Iowa 5) Brandon Burton... CB...Utah 6a) DeMarcus Love... T... Arkansas 6b) Mistral Raymond... S... South Florida 6c) Brandon Fusco...C...Slippery Rock 6d) Ross Homan...LB... Ohio State 7a) D Aundre Reed...DE...Arizona 7b) Stephen Burton (PS)...WR...West Texas A&M UNDRAFTED ROOKIE FREE AGENTS Pos. School Matt Asiata (PS)...FB...Utah Larry Dean...LB... Valdosta St Caleb King (PS)... RB... Georgia Allen Reisner (PS)...TE...Iowa VIKINGS BUILD PRACTICE SQUAD The following eight players make up the Vikings practice squad in 2011: Pos. School Exp. 16 Emmanuel Arceneaux...WR...Alcorn State...R 48 Matt Asiata...FB...Utah...R 86 Stephen Burton...WR...West Texas A&M...R 72 Chris DeGeare...G...Wake Forest Ryan D Imperio...FB...Rutgers Caleb King...RB...Georgia...R 61 Cedric McKinley...DL...Minnesota Allen Reisner...TE...Iowa...R WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 13

14 VIKINGS 2O11 TEAM NOTES VIKINGS LATEST ROSTER MOVES Sept. 5...REISNER, Allen... Signed to Practice Squad Sept. 5...McKINLEY, Cedric... Signed to Practice Squad Sept. 5...KING, Caleb... Signed to Practice Squad Sept. 5...D IMPERIO, Ryan... Signed to Practice Squad Sept. 5...DeGEARE, Chris... Signed to Practice Squad Sept. 5...BURTON, Stephen... Signed to Practice Squad Sept. 5...ASIATA, Matt... Signed to Practice Squad Sept. 5...ARCENEAUX, Emmanuel... Signed to Practice Squad Sept. 4...ADIBI, Xavier... Signed Sept. 4...REISNER, Allen...Waived Sept. 3...WELCH, Thomas...Waived Sept. 3...TORRENCE, Devon...Waived Sept. 3...ROBINSON, Alexander...Waived Sept. 3...PARKS, Cord...Waived Sept. 3...McKINLEY, Cedric...Waived Sept. 3...KING, Caleb...Waived Sept. 3...JOHNSON, Tremaine...Waived Sept. 3...JOHNSON, Jaymar...Waived Sept. 3...ISOM, Byron...Waived Sept. 3...IGLESIAS, Juaquin...Waived Sept. 3...HOMAN, Ross...Waived Sept. 3...HILL, Ryan...Waived Sept. 3...HERRON, David...Waived Sept. 3...DeGEARE, Chris...Waived Sept. 3...D IMPERIO, Ryan...Waived Sept. 3...DAVIS, Tristan...Waived Sept. 3...CARTER, Tony...Waived Sept. 3...BURTON, Stephen...Waived Sept. 3...ASIATA, Matt...Waived Sept. 3...ARCENEAUX, Emmanuel...Waived Sept. 3...AKINNIYI, David...Waived Sept. 3...WHITE, Stylez G... Terminated - Vested Veteran Sept. 3...FARWELL, Heath... Terminated - Vested Veteran Sept. 3...DUGAN, Jeff... Terminated - Vested Veteran Sept. 3...COOK, Ryan... Terminated - Vested Veteran Sept. 3...BRINKLEY, Jasper... Placed on Injured Reserve Aug ADINGUPU, Chris...S...Waived Aug AMITUANAI, Conan... G...Waived Aug 29...BARHAM, Ed...TE...Waived Aug BOMAR, Rhett... QB...Waived Aug CASTILLE, Simeon...CB...Waived Aug GILMORE, Jonathan... LB...Waived Aug HOLMES, Andre...WR...Waived Aug O DONNELL, Kyle... LB...Waived Aug WHITAKER, Nate...K...Waived Aug WHITLOCK, Colby...DT...Waived Aug KING, Caleb... RB... Signed Aug HUNTLEY, Rod... G...Waived Aug WHITE, Stylez...DE... Signed Aug KOOISTRA, Scott...T...Placed on IR Aug CARTER, Tony...CB... Signed Aug. 9...GIPSON, Marcell...CB...Waived Aug. 5...WHITLOCK, Colby...DT... Signed Aug. 5...LINCOLN, Ryan...WR...Waived Aug. 3...COOK, Ryan... G... Re-signed Aug. 2...MCKINNIE, Bryant...T... Released Aug. 1...JOHNSON, Charlie...T... Signed July 31...AROMASHODU, Devin...WR... Signed July 31...DAVIS, Tristan... RB... Signed July 31...JENKINS, Michael...WR... Signed July 31...KOOISTRA, Scott...T... Signed July 31...LINCOLN, Ryan...WR... Signed July 31...MCKINLEY, Cedric...DT... Signed July 31...WASHINGTON, Michael... LB... Signed July 31...ABDULLAH, Husain...S...Re-Signed July 31...EVANS, Fred...DT...Re-Signed July 31...FRAMPTON, Eric...S...Re-Signed July 31...HENDERSON, Erin... LB...Re-Signed VIKINGS BY THE NUMBERS 2.2 QB Donovan McNabb s interception percentage, which ranks as the 3rdlowest in NFL history. 3 Career kickoff returns for touchdowns for WR/KR Percy Harvin. Harvin is the only Vikings player in team history to have more than one KR for a TD. 4 Consecutive seasons DE Jared Allen has finished with double-digit sacks. Allen led the Vikings with 11.0 sacks in 2010 after finishing with 14.5 in each of his first two years with the team. 4 Consecutive seasons RB Adrian Peterson has rushed for 1,200+ yards ( ). Peterson finished with 1,298 rushing yards in Vikings regular season wins in 22 games at Mall of America Field from , including 8-0 in 09. The Vikings finished 4-2 at MOA Field in 2010 (played two home games in other venues) and 18-4 from Career 100-yard rushing performances (including playoffs) for RB Adrian Peterson Net punting average for P Chris Kluwe in 2010, the 2nd-best in team history. 52 Career rushing TDs for RB Adrian Peterson. He is tied for 1st in Vikings history with Bill Brown and Chuck Foreman (52) for most rushing TDs. 57 Vikings roster moves since August 1, Field goal percentage over the 2009 and 2010 seasons for K Ryan Longwell best in the NFL. Longwell is 43-of-46 during that time. 113 Field goals made for K Ryan Longwell as a Viking. Longwell is only the 4th player in team history to make 100 field goals. 136 Consecutive sellouts at Mall of America Field. 158 Career punts inside the 20-yard line for P Chris Kluwe, a team record and the 5th-most among all players since Kluwe joined the Vikings in Career catches for TE Jim Kleinsasser. Kleinsasser now ranks 2nd in team history for catches by a tight end. 230 Career TD passes for QB Donovan McNabb. He ranks 22nd in NFL history. 1,298 Rushing yards for RB Adrian Peterson in 2010, the 2nd-most in the NFC and 6th-most in the NFL. 1,583 Career points for K Ryan Longwell, who ranks 15th in NFL history. 5,782 Career rushing yards for RB Adrian Peterson in four seasons. Peterson tied for the 5th-fastest player in NFL history and broke a team record for games needed to reach 5,000 yards (51). WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 14

15 VIKINGS 2O11 TEAM NOTES VIKINGS FACTS AND FIGURES Oldest Viking Ryan Longwell 36, born 8/16/74 Youngest Viking Kyle Rudolph 21, born 11/9/89 Most Seasons as a Viking Jim Kleinsasser 13 Most NFL Seasons Ryan Longwell 15 College with the most Vikings Ohio State Ross Homan Michael Jenkins Antoine Winfield Largest Viking Phil Loadholt 6-8, 343 lbs Smallest Viking Antoine Winfield 5-9, 180 lbs Former 1st-Round Draft Picks 8 Chad Greenway Percy Harvin Steve Hutchison Donovan McNabb Adrian Peterson Christian Ponder Kevin Williams Antoine Winfield Former Pro Bowlers 8 Jared Allen Percy Harvin E.J. Henderson Steve Hutchison Donovan McNabb Adrian Peterson Kevin Williams Antoine Winfield Coaches who played in NFL 5 Karl Dunbar Leslie Frazier Jimmie Johnson Fred Pagac Mike Singletary Undrafted Doesn t Mean Undeserving For many NFL players, not being selected in the seven rounds of the annual draft is extra motivation to prove their worth. The Vikings currently have 14 undrafted players on the active roster. The Vikings most notable undrafted free agents include K Ryan Longwell, who was signed by San Francisco in 1997, P Chris Kluwe, LS Cullen Loeffler, G Anthony Herrera, starting S Husain Abdullah and starting LB Erin Henderson. Vikings LB Kenny Onatolu spent his first two years out of college in the CFL. The Vikings most notable all-time undrafted players include Ring of Honor inductees John Randle and Mick Tingelhoff. Undrafted Free Agents Husain Abdullah Adrian Awasom Remi Ayodele Pat Brown Greg Camarillo Jon Cooper Larry Dean Erin Henderson Anthony Herrera Chris Kluwe Cullen Loeffler Ryan Longwell Kenny Onatolu Marcus Sherels Vikings Build for Long-Term Success The Vikings have built a deep and talented roster for the 2011 season through the draft, free agency and trades. The team has nine former Pro Bowlers on the roster, four of which were original draft picks of the Vikings (Percy Harvin, E.J. Henderson, Adrian Peterson, and Kevin Williams). The team has signed three Pro Bowlers as free agents (Heath Farwell, Steve Hutchinson and Antoine Winfield) and acquired two by trades (Jared Allen and Donovan McNabb). In the 2011 NFL Draft, the Vikings acquired 10 players, including first-round QB Christian Ponder (#12 overall), many of which the team expects to have an immediate impact. The team has nine players who had earned 15 NFC of the Week honors, including three in Century Club DE Jared Allen, LB E.J Henderson, and LS Cullen Loeffler are the most recent Vikings to reach 100 career games played. With the three, the Vikings now have 10 current players that have reached the 100-game plateau in regular season games played: DE Jared Allen (109), LB E.J.Henderson (109) G Steve Hutchinson (143), TE Jim Kleinsasser (165), LS Cullen Loeffler (112), K Ryan Longwell (224), QB Donovan McNabb (161) TE Visanthe Shiancoe (128), DT Kevin Williams (126) and CB Antoine Winfield (169). Of the group, Kleinsasser has played the most games in a Vikings uniform, with all 165 contests coming as a member of the team. He now ranks 26th in the Vikings all-time games played list, which is topped by DT Jim Marshall (270). PRONUNCIATION GUIDE PLAYERS Husain Abdullah...who-SANE ab-dull-ah Devin Aromashodu... a-row-ma-sha-dew Adrian Awasom... A-wah-some Remi Ayodele... REM-ee AYE-ah-dell Bernard Berrian... BARE-ee-in Greg Camarillo...cam-uh-REE-oh Jeff Dugan...DOO-gan Brandon Fusco... FUSS-co Toby Gerhart... GARE-heart Letroy Guion...la-TROY GUY-on Anthony Herrera...ha-RARE-uh Tyrell Johnson... TIE-rell Jim Kleinsasser... KLINE-sauce-er Chris Kluwe...CLUE-ee Cullen Loeffler...LEFF-ler Kenny Onatolu... on-uh-toe-lu Mistral Raymond... MISS-trawl Brian Robison... ROB-uh-sin Marcus Sherels... SHARE-uls Visanthe Shiancoe... vi-sahn-tay SHANK-oh Antoine Winfield...AN-twan COACHES Fred Pagac...PUG-itch Mike Priefer...PREE-fer International Vikings * 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 * TE Visanthe Shiancoe was born in Birmingham, England. WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 15

16 VIKINGS 2O11 TEAM NOTES 2010 NFL STANDINGS AFC East W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div. Conf. *-New England y-n.y. Jets Miami Buffalo AFC North W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div. Conf. z-pittsburgh y-baltimore Cleveland Cincinnati AFC South W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div. Conf. z-indianapolis Jacksonville Houston Tennessee AFC West W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div. Conf. z-kansas City San Diego Oakland Denver NFC East W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div. Conf. z-philadelphia N.Y. Giants Dallas Washington NFC North W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div. Conf. z-chicago y-green Bay Detroit Minnesota NFC South W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div. Conf. *-Atlanta y-new Orleans Tampa Bay Carolina NFC West W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div. Conf. z-seattle St. Louis San Francisco Arizona VIKINGS NAME GRIFFIN ED BLOCK WINNER The Vikings named CB Cedric Griffin the 2010 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. After suffering a significant knee injury in last January s NFC Championship Game, Griffin spent the offseason tirelessly working to return to the field at the start of the 2010 regular season. During his grueling recovery, Griffin embodied the spirit of the Ed Block Courage Award. His positive approach, goal-setting mentality and strong work ethic were examples of how attitude can help during the healing process. Never discouraged throughout the months of rehab, Griffin served as a major support system to teammates who were also coming back from injury. His tireless effort was inspirational to the entire team and staff. As a result of his effort, Griffin started against the Detroit Lions and at the New York Jets during the third and fourth weeks of the 2010 regular season. He notched nine tackles and four passes defensed before suffering a seasonending injury in the Jets game. He was placed on Injured Reserve on October 13, 2010, and has been diligently rehabbing for a return in HONOR ROLL QB Brett Favre - captain for 2010 season. - Fed Ex Air of the Week vs. Arizona (11/7/10) - Threw for a career-high 446 passing yards on 36-0f-47 passing (76.6%). - Had two passing touchdowns and a passer rating. CB Cedric Griffin - Ed Block Courage Award recipient WR/KR Percy Harvin - NFC Special s of the Week vs. Dallas (10/17/10) - Returned three kickoffs for 134 yards (44.7 avg.), including a 95-yard touchdown to open the second half of the game. LB E.J. Henderson Pro Bowl Selection - captain for 2010 season. - Sports Illustrated s (Peter King) Midseason Comeback G Steve Hutchinson - captain for 2010 season. P Chris Kluwe - NFC Special s of the Week vs. Arizona (11/7/10) - Punted four times for 191 yards (47.8 avg. and 46.0 net avg.) - All four punts landed inside the Cardinals 20-yard line, including one at the 1-yard line. K Ryan Longwell - captain for 2010 season. RB Adrian Peterson Pro Bowl Selection - Pro Football Weekly s Midseason All-Pro (unanimous) - NFC Offensive of the Week vs. Detroit (9/26/10) - Rushed for 160 yards and two TDs on 23 carries (7.0 avg.). - Also caught five passes for 30 yards. DT Kevin Williams Pro Bowl Selection. - captain for 2010 season. S Madieu Williams - Finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award CB Antoine Winfield - NFC Defensive of the Week, at Philadelphia (12/28/10) - Finished with 8 tackles, 2.0 sacks, a FF, a FR and a 45-yard TD return - Notched a sack, a FF, a FR and a TD on the same play. x-clinched Playoff y-clinched Wild Card z-clinched Division *-Clinched Division and Homefield Advantage WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 16

17 VIKINGS 2O11 POSITION-BY-POSITION SNAPSHOT VIKINGS QUARTERBACKS Donovan McNabb: Enters 13th NFL season after being traded to the Vikings during the 2011 offseason...ranks 4th among active players with 230 passing touchdowns and second in passing yards with 36,250 behind Indianapolis Peyton Manning (71,838) Has thrown 5,218 passes with 3,076 completions in career Has started 155 games in NFL career and played in 161 total Compiled record as a starter...led Philadelphia to five NFC Championship Game appearances and started in Super Bowl XXXIX Has thrown for at least 3,200 passing yards eight times in his career and over 20 touchdowns five times Has gained 3,400 rushing yards with 28 touchdowns in on the ground in his career Tossed a career high 3,875 yards and 31 touchdowns in 2004 Ranks 3rd in NFL history with 2.2 interception percentage (230 TDS to 115 INTS) Has been selected to six Pro Bowls, including five consecutive ( , 2009) Drafted with second overall pick in 1999 NFL Draft by Philadelphia Spent with Eagles before playing in Washington in Christian Ponder: 12th overall pick by the Vikings in the 2011 NFL Draft The third Vikings quarterback to be selected in the first round, joining Daunte Culpepper (#11, 1999) and Tommy Kramer (#27, 1977) First Florida State quarterback to be selected in the first round and the fourth overall QB selected in the 2011 NFL Draft...Ranks tied for 4th in career wins by a starting QB in Florida State history In 2010 at Florida State, of his 45 third down pass completions, 41 went for first downs Will learn from new QBs coach Craig Johnson as well as new Offensive Coordinator Bill Musgrave. Joe Webb: Rookie selected in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft...Took part in Senior Bowl as a WR...Named the Conference USA Offensive of the Year as a senior in Played in his first career game in Week 13 vs. Buffalo, becoming the first quarterback in team history to return a kickoff when he returned one kickoff for 30 yards...played QB for the first time in a Vikings uniform vs. N.Y. Giants and finished with eight yards on 2-of-5 passing...filled in at QB vs. Chicago (12/20) and threw for 129 yards on 15- of-26 passing and rushed for a TD...Made his first start at Philadelphia and finished with 195 yards on 17-of-26 passing while rushing for 31 yards and a TD...Became only the second Vikings rookie QB to win his first career start... Finished 2010 with 477 yards on 54-of-89 passing while rushing for 120 yards on 18 carries. VIKINGS TIGHT ENDS Jim Kleinsasser: The longest-tenured Viking enters his 13th season with the club in Ranks 2nd in team history for catches by a tight end (191)... Named to the USA Today s All-Joe in 2007 and Has paved the way for seven of the top eight single-season rushing marks in Vikings history, including RB Adrian Peterson s NFL-leading 1,760 yards in Has played in 165 career regular season games (119 starts)...finished with 17 receptions for 148 yards in 2010 and helped Peterson rush for 1,298 yards and 12 TDs. Kyle Rudolph: Rookie tight end selected with the 43rd overall pick in the second round from the University of Notre Dame Highest TE drafted by the Vikings since Hal Bledsoe in A big target with excellent hands and solid speed Will be a good compliment to current Vikings standout tight end Visanthe Shiancoe At Notre Dame, caught the second longest pass in school history after hauling in a 95-yard pass against Michigan in Finished his 3-season career at Notre Dame ranked among the all-time leading tight ends in school history, amassing 1,032 yards receiving and 8 TDs. Visanthe Shiancoe: Burst on to the Vikings scene in 2008, leading all NFC tight ends (3rd in NFL) with seven TD catches...has blocked for a 1,200+ yard rusher in each of his eight seasons...has not missed a game in eight years, playing in 128 consecutive regular season games and five playoff contests... Finished 2nd on the squad with 530 receiving yards on 47 receptions...is 2nd among all-time Vikings tight ends with 21 career TD catches and 2nd with 2,015 yards...since the beginning of the 2008 season, has 20 TDs...Tied for 4th among all players with 11 TD receptions in 2009, a Vikings single-season record by a TE...Finished with a career-best 56 receptions for 566 yards... Finished 2009 postseason with five catches for 94 yards (18.8 avg.) and a TD. VIKINGS OFFENSIVE LINE T Patrick Brown: Was signed to the Vikings practice squad on November 11 before being moved to the active roster on November 24...Spent final 13 weeks and playoffs on Vikings practice squad in Spent time on three teams active rosters in C Jon Cooper: Spent the first three weeks of the 2009 regular season on the Vikings practice squad before being added to the active roster...originally signed as a rookie free agent on 4/27/09...Started 43 games for one of the nation s top offenses...played in his first NFL game at Arizona (12/6/09)... Played in 12 games in 2010, including two starts. G Anthony Herrera: Spent the offseason recovering from an ACL surgery after suffering a left knee injury in November 2010 Also underwent triceps surgery in the offseason Is expected to return in the 2011 preseason Originally born in Trinidad and Tobago, Herrera played college football at the University of Tennessee and was claimed as an undrafted free-agent by the Vikings in 2004 Earned the starting job for the Vikings in Has started 58 games and played in 68 since joining the Vikings...Has been a part of five of the top eight single-season rushing totals in team history. G Steve Hutchinson: Widely considered one of the top guards in the NFL, has been selected to seven Pro Bowls and is a seven-time All-Pro...Has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in each of his 10 NFL seasons (including 2010) and has blocked in 61 games (including playoffs) where a running back has reached the 100-yard mark (30 with the Vikings)...Has blocked for three games with a 200-yard rusher in his career, including RB Adrian Peterson s NFL record 296- yard game vs. San Diego in 07...Helped Peterson rush for 1,298 yards and 12 TDs in Suffered a broken thumb in Week 12 and missed his first career game vs. Buffalo after playing and starting in 143 straight...placed on IR on December 20...Played a large role in Peterson s 1,383 rushing yards and an NFL-high 18 TDs in Originally selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft, joined the Vikings via free agency in 2006 offseason...had started 75 consecutive regular season games (78 including playoffs) as a Viking before his injury. T Charlie Johnson: Originally drafted in the 6th round of the 2006 NFL Draft by Indianapolis, Johnson played in 16 games during his rookie season, winning Super Bowl XLI with the Colts in his first season...has started 43 games over the past three seasons at both guard and tackle, blocking for All- Pro quarterback Peyton Manning...Started Super Bowl XLIV...Over Johnson s five years with the Colts, the team made the playoffs in every season including 4 AFC South Division titles. T Phil Loadholt: Drafted in the 2nd round - 54th overall - by the Vikings in 2009 and started 15 regular season games as a rookie (missed St. Louis due to injury)...was the sixth highest tackle drafted in 2009 and the highest selected by the Vikings since Bryant McKinnie (1st round) in Started 16 games and helped Peterson rush for 1,198 yards and 12 TDs in Became only the fifth Vikings rookie tackle to start a season opener and only the second at right tackle...in 2009, played a key role in RB Adrian Peterson s 1,383 rushing yards and QB Brett Favre s career-best passer rating. C John Sullivan: Was charged with filling big shoes left by longtime Vikings C Matt Birk and became a starter in 2009 on a talented Vikings offensive line... Was the fourth center drafted in 2008, when the Vikings took him in the 6th round (#187) out of Notre Dame...Blocked for QB Brett Favre as he completed 68.4% of his passes in 2009, while RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 1,383 yards and a league-best 18 TDs...Made his 1st postseason start against Dallas and allowed Favre to post a passer rating...injured vs. Detroit but returned at Green Bay...Helped Peterson rush for 1,298 yards and 12 TDs in WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 17

18 VIKINGS 2011 POSITION-BY-POSITION SNAPSHOT VIKINGS RUNNING BACKS Lorenzo Booker: Signed by the Vikings on December 7, Played with the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League...Was an original 4thround draft pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in Returned 18 kickoffs for 429 yards, including three 49-yarders, in Toby Gerhart: Selected with the #51 overall pick after the Vikings traded up with the Houston Texans Rushed 81 times for 322 yards and a TD in 2010 and had 21 catches for 167 yards...had a career high 77 rushing yards on 16 carries vs. Chicago (12/20/10)...Joined Peterson (2004) as former Heisman Trophy runner-ups with the Vikings. Adrian Peterson: Perhaps the most explosive player in the NFL, ranked 6th in the NFL with 1,298 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in Also had 36 receptions for 341 yards and a TD on the year...selected to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl since enterting the league in Has 52 career rushing TDs, tied with Bill Brown and Chuck Foreman for team record...has 5,782 career rushing yards, the 3rd-most in team history and the 6th-most in NFL history after the first four seasons...tied for the 5th-fastest player in NFL history to reach 5,000 rushing yards, needing just 51 career games to accomplish the feat...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 60 regular season NFL games (54 starts), yet already ranks 2nd in Vikings annals with 25 career games of 100+ rushing yards...holds four of the Vikings top six rushing seasons (1,761 in 2008; 1,383 in 2009; 1,341 in 2007, 1,298 in 2010) and the team s top two single-game performances (296 vs. San Diego on 11/4/07; 224 at Chicago on 10/14/07)...Has reached 1,200+ rushing yards in each of his first four years...led the NFL with 18 rushing TDs in 2009, a team record for a single season...ranked 5th in the league with 1,383 rushing yards...added a career-best 43 receptions and was tops in the NFC (3rd in NFL) with 1,819 yards from scrimmage. VIKINGS SPECIALISTS P Chris Kluwe: Sixth-year pro who has a team-record 158 career punts inside the 20...Also holds a team record with 69 games with a 50-yard punt...finished with a 38.9 net punting average on 83 punts in 2010, the 10th-highest net average in the NFL and the 2nd-best in team history...landed 32 punts inside the 20 this year 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...holds the team record for punts inside the 20 in a single season with 34 in Holds three highest team marks for 50+ yard punts in a season with 33, 29 and 22...Finished 2009 with 73 punts for a 43.9 avg., including 24 inside the 20. K Ryan Longwell: One of the most accurate kickers in NFL history, Longwell connected on 17 field goals in 2010 and had 81 points on the season...ranked 1st in the NFL with a 94.4 FG pct, hitting on 17 of 18 attempts...ranked 2nd in the NFL with a 92.9 FG pct. in 2009, tops among kickers with at least 20 attempts...his 132 points in 2009 were a career-high and tied for the 2ndmost in team history...named 2008 and 2009 Special s MVP with the Vikings Currently ranks 15th in NFL history with 1,583 career points and is 14th with 339 made FGs...Joined the Vikings after leaving rival Green Bay in VIKINGS WIDE RECEIVERS Devin Aromashodu: Finished 2010 season with 10 catches for 149 yards... Played in 10 games for Bears in 2009 with two starts and caught 24 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns Tallied seven catches for 150 yards against Vikings on 12/28/09 and caught game-winning touchdown pass in overtime Followed up with two touchdown receptions at Detroit on 1/3/10... Picked up by Chicago off Washington Redskins practice squad (12/9/08)... Originally drafted by Miami with 25th pick in 7th round (#233) of the 2006 NFL Draft Made NFL debut with Indianapolis in 2007 and caught seven passes for 96 yards Played college football at Auburn University. Bernard Berrian: Acquired as a free agent from Chicago in 2008, quickly became an explosive player for the Vikings, setting a team record with three TDs of 80+ yards in his first season...set a team record and tied an NFL mark with a 99-yard TD against the Bears on 11/30/08...Notched a career-high seven TDs, while averaging 20.1 yards per catch...hauled in 55 receptions for 618 yards and four TDs during the 2009 regular season...added 12 grabs for 134 yards in the postseason...had 28 catches for 252 yards in Greg Camarillo: Traded from the Miami Dolphins during 2010 preseason (8/26) for CB Benny Sapp...Had 20 receptions for 240 yards and a TD in Caught 50 passes for 552 yards in 2009 for the Dolphins...Originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the San Diego Chargers in Has played in 62 career games, including 29 starts. Percy Harvin: Ranked 5th among all NFL players with 1,908 combined net yards in Led the Vikings with 71 catches for 868 yards and five TDs in Had four 100-yard receiving games this year...missed Week 13 vs. Buffalo and Week 14 vs. N.Y. Giants with an illness...has five career games with at least 200 combined yards, a Vikings record...selected by the Vikings in the 1st round (#22) of the 2009 NFL Draft...Has returned three career kickoffs for TDs, the most of any Viking in team history...established a Vikings record for the most combined yards in a season with 2,081 in Combined yardage total was the 7th-best in the NFL, while he ranked 4th in the league with a 27.5 kickoff return average...tied for 1st among all NFL rookies with 60 receptions and 790 receiving yards in Named Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pepsi Rookie of the Year. Michael Jenkins: Signed as a free agent (7/30/11) from Atlanta during offseason Tallied 276 career catches, 3,512 yards and 20 touchdowns with Falcons from Caught a career high 53 passes in 2007 and 777 yards in 2008 Tallied career-high nine catches twice, 11/18/07 vs. Tampa Bay and 12/10/07 against the Saints Career-best receiving day came at Philadelphia 10/17/10 with 99 yards Racked up at least 500 receiving yards in five of six seasons from 2005 to 2010 Had 50 or more catches in three straight seasons from 2007 to 2009 Played in 103 game with 64 starts Started all 16 games in 2006 for Falcons Originally drafted in 1st round (#29) of 2004 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. LS Cullen Loeffler: One of the more consistent long snappers in the league, the seventh year pro has been a member of the team since 2004 The former tight end has snapped on four of the five longest FGs in team history... Originally joined the Vikings as a rookie free agent in Is only the second long snappers in team history to play in 100 consecutive games (112). WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 18

19 VIKINGS 2O11 POSITION-BY-POSITION SNAPSHOT VIKINGS DEFENSIVE LINE DE Jared Allen: Acquired in an offseason trade (Kansas City) in 2008, has amassed 40.0 sacks in a Vikings uniform, the most of any Vikings player in the first three seasons with the team Had 11.0 sacks, 77 tackles, eight TFLs, two INTs, including one he returned for a TD, one FF, one FR and 54 QB hurries on the 2010 season...led the Vikings with 14.5 sacks in both 2008 and 2009 Is only the 2nd player in NFL history to have three consecutive seasons of 14+ sacks ( )...Earned 1st All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors for three straight seasons ( )...Leads the NFL with 83.0 sacks since entering the league as a 2004 draft pick...ranked 2nd in the NFL with 14.5 sacks in Compiled 79 tackles, 13 TFL, 6 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and an INT in the regular season...was disruptive against Dallas in the Divisional Round, finishing with 5.0 tackles, 1.0 sack, a TFL, 3 QB hurries, a FF and one pass defensed. DT Remi Ayodele: Signed as a free agent (7/29) in 2011 offseason Started all 16 games for the New Orleans Saints in 2010 and recorded 21 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery Started 13 games for the Saints in 2009 during New Orleans Super Bowl XLIV season Finished with 1.5 sacks and 18 tackles for Saints in 2009 Went undrafted and began NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys in 2007, tallying four tackles and a forced fumble in seven games Attended Oklahoma University. DT Fred Evans: Joined the Vikings during the 2007 offseason after a oneyear stay in Miami Received playing time in all 16 regular season games in 2008 and started the Wild Card playoff game against Philadelphia...Notched 11 tackles and 5 QB hurries in 13 contests in Finished with six tackles, two TFLs and five QB hurries in the 2009 postseason...played in his first game in 2010 in Week Six vs. Dallas...Had five tackles and two TFLs on the year. DE Everson Griffen: Selected with the 2nd pick in the 4th round of the 2010 NFL Draft, the 100th player selected overall...was the only defensive lineman of the drafted by the Vikings in Declared for the draft after his junior season...saw his first action in Week Seven at Green Bay (10/24/10)... Had seven tackles and eight special teams tackles while playing in 11 games in VIKINGS LINEBACKERS Chad Greenway: Led the team with 149 tackles in Also had a sack, a forced fumble, a special teams fumble recovery and 10 tackles for a loss...has led the Vikings in tackles each of the last three years, recording 150 in 2008 and 127 in 09...Led the team with six takeaways in 2009, ranking tied for 3rd in the NFL with three FRs...Also tied for 2nd among all NFL linebackers with three INTs...Posted the 15th all-time three-takeaway game by a Viking and only the 3rd by a linebacker with his two INTs and a FR at Detroit (9/20/09)... The 17th overall pick in the 2006 draft, missed his rookie season after suffering a knee injury in the first preseason game. E.J. Henderson: Was a team captain in 2010 for the third straight season Bounced back from a gruesome leg injury in 09 to rank 2nd on the team with 139 tackles this year...also had three INTs, along with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, on the year...became only the 10th linebacker in team history to intercept two passes vs. Dallas (10/17/10)...Led the team with 100 tackles and led or tied for the team lead in tackles in eight games in 2009 before suffering a season-ending leg injury at Arizona Suffered seasonending injuries in consecutive years (2008, 2009)...Joined the Vikings in 2003 as a 2nd round draft pick...has led the team in tackles in three seasons (2005, 2006, 2007). Erin Henderson: The younger Henderson brother was on the Vikings roster for the third year in 2010 Finished with nine special teams tackles on the year...the one time rookie free agent saw action in two games in 2009 and had five special teams tackles...saw his first defensive action in 2010 against the Dolphins, when he recovered a fumble and notched a tackle. Kenny Onatolu: Former CFL star had his first taste of the NFL in Tied for the Vikings lead with 24 special teams tackles that year, including a clubbest 19 solo stops...had a special teams stop vs. Dallas in his postseason debut and recovered a special teams fumble at New Orleans in the 2009 NFC Championship...Finished 2010 with 10 special teams tackles. DT Letroy Guion: Fifth-round selection finished his third NFL season in 2010 Is a key backup to All-Pro defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams Youngest defensive lineman on the Vikings roster (22) Played in 14 games this season...had 19 tackles, including three for a loss, 2.0 sacks and eight QB hurries on the year. DE Brian Robison: Finished 2010 with two fumble recoveries, 18 tackles, 2.0 sacks and 15 QB hurries...recorded 3.0 of his 4.5 sacks in 2009 over the Vikings last four games...was the Vikings 4th round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft Named to the 2007 Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Notched a careerhigh 1.5 sacks vs. Green Bay in Week 4...Compiled 12 tackles and 13 QB hurries on the year. DT Kevin Williams: Known as one of the most dominate defensive linemen in the game, had 1.0 sack, 65 tackles, nine TFLs, 29 QB hurries, seven passes defensed and one FF in Selected to his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl and his sixth overall...posted 55 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 36 QB hurries, two FF and a FR in 2009 Tied for the lead among all NFL DTs with his 6.0 sacks in The 9th overall pick in 2003 is a five-time Pro Bowler over his first eight NFL seasons, while he has been named a 1st All-Pro five times...named to the 2000s All-Decade...Notched 22 sacks during first two seasons in the NFL Has scored four defensive touchdowns since becoming a member of the Vikings, which is tied for best in franchise history Had a FR in the 2009 Divisional Round, while logging six tackles...finished 2009 postseason with 14 tackles, three TFLs and seven QB hurries. WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 19

20 VIKINGS 2O11 POSITION-BY-POSITION SNAPSHOT VIKINGS DEFENSIVE BACKS S Husain Abdullah: Became a starter in 2010 and started 15 games (missed one due to injury)...recorded his first two career interceptions at Chicago (11/14/10)...Finished with 98 tackles, three INTs and nine passes defensed this year to go with eight special teams tackles...led the Vikings in special teams tackles as a rookie with 24 in 2008 and added 17 in CB Asher Allen: Had 59 tackles, an INT and 10 passes defensed this season... Vikings 3rd-round pick in 2009 played a role on special teams and provided depth in an experienced secondary in his rookie season Played in his first career game at Pittsburgh (10/25/09) and had 1.0 sack and a FF...Notched his first career INT vs. Seattle (11/22/09)...Played in 10 games (one start) in 2009, notching 23 tackles and two passes defensed...made his postseason debut against Dallas, contributing a tackle. CB Chris Cook: Selected 34th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft...Was the highest CB drafted by the Vikings since Dewayne Washington was taken with the 18th overall pick in Is the 1st University of Virginia draftee selected by the Vikings...Saw his first NFL action in Week Three vs. Detroit after missing first two games with an injury and finished with six tackles and a pass defensed...missed several games to injuries and had 24 tackles and three passes defensed on the season before being placed on injured reserve on 12/14/10. S Eric Frampton: The fourth-year pro has been a consistent contributor on special teams Has 69 special teams tackles since joining the Vikings in 07 Tied for the team lead with five special teams tackles in the 2009 postseason...had 10 special teams tackles and four defensive tackles this year. CB Cedric Griffin: Originally drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft (#48 overall)...has started 56 of the 64 career games he s played in...only saw action in two games during the 2010 season before suffering a season-ending knee injury...finished with four interceptions in 2009, which led the Vikings...Also tallied 71 total tackles, eight passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two TFLs that year...suffered a knee injury in the 2009 NFC Championship game at New Orleans...Has a knack for making the big hit, ranking 2nd in Vikings history for forced fumbles by a DB with 10. S Tyrell Johnson: Third-year player who started 15 games in 2009 after replacing veteran Darren Sharper Picked up his 1st career INT as a rookie in 2008, picking off Drew Brees...Was the only Vikings rookie to start a game in 08 and played in every game, including the postseason Was the Vikings 1st selection (2nd round, #43) in Had 71 tackles, 7 passes defensed and an INT in Made his first start in 2010 at Green Bay (10/24/10) and finished with three tackles...also had two special teams tackles on the year. S Jamarca Sanford: The fifth and final member of the Vikings 09 draft class Was the SEC s active tackles leader during his career...played in his first career game at Detroit (9/20/09) and made his first NFL start vs. Cincinnati (12/13/09)...Had 15 tackles and 19 special teams stops during his rookie season, while seeing action in 14 contests...had 16 tackles, 1.0 sack and one tackle for a loss to go with his nine special teams tackles in CB Antoine Winfield: Known as one of the most physical corners in the game, ranked 3rd on the team with 110 tackles, 2.0 sacks, two INTs, nine passes defensed, a forced fumble and a FR for a TD in Recorded a sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a TD on the same play at Philadelphia (12/28/10) for the second time in his career...ranks 2nd in team history with five return touchdowns and tied for 1st with four defensive TDs..Logged 58 tackles, two TFLs, an INT, a FF and a team-high nine passes deflected in Missed six games that year due to injury...earned first Pro Bowl berth in 2008 and was a 2nd- AP All-Pro after recording 96 tackles (career-best 9.0 TFLs)...Scored a TD in three straight seasons from and has scored five TDs in the last five years...joined the Vikings after leaving the Buffalo Bills in WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 20

21 VIKINGS 2010 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS WON 6, LOST 10 9/9 L 9-14 at New Orleans 70,051 9/19 L MIAMI 63,846 9/26 W DETROIT 63,377 10/11 L at New York Jets 77,909 10/17 W DALLAS 64,120 10/24 L at Green Bay 71,107 10/31 L at New England 68,756 11/7 W OT ARIZONA 64,120 11/14 L at Chicago 62,206 11/21 L 3-31 GREEN BAY 64,120 11/28 W at Washington 83,602 12/5 W BUFFALO 64,012 12/13 L 3-21 NEW YORK GIANTS 45,910 (at Ford Field, Detroit) 12/20 L CHICAGO 40,504 (at TCF Bank Stadium, U of Minn.) 12/28 W at Philadelphia 69,144 1/2 L at Detroit 57,013 MINN OPP TOTAL FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty rd Down: Made/Att 71/205 87/213 3rd Down Pct. 34.6% 40.8% 4th Down: Made/Att 8/17 5/10 4th Down Pct. 47.1% 50.0% POSSESSION AVG. 30:15 29:45 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 36/230 31/177 Gross Yards Attempts/Completions 505/ /333 Completion Pct. 60.4% 62.9% Had Intercepted PUNTS/AVERAGE 83/ /44.1 NET PUNTING AVG PENALTIES/YARDS 100/769 98/786 FUMBLES/BALL LOST 20/11 17/11 TOUCHDOWNS Rushing Passing Returns 3 7 SCORE BY PERIODS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PTS Opponents SCORING TD Ru Pa Rt K-PAT FG 2Pt PTS R.Longwell /31 17/ A.Peterson /0 0/ P.Harvin /0 0/ J.Webb /0 0/ S.Rice /0 0/ R.Moss /0 0/ V.Shiancoe /0 0/ J.Allen /0 0/0 0 6 G.Camarillo /0 0/0 0 6 N.Tahi /0 0/0 0 6 A.Winfield /0 0/0 0 6 T.Gerhart /0 0/0 0 6 TEAM /31 17/ OPPONENTS /42 18/ Pt. Conversions: 1/ 2, Opponents: 0/ 0 Sacks: J.Allen 11.0, R.Edwards 8.0, A.Winfield 2.0, L.Guion 2.0, B.Robison 2.0, E.Henderson 1.0, K.Williams 1.0, J.Mitchell 1.0, C.Greenway 1.0, J.Sanford 1.0, M.Williams 0.5, J.Kennedy 0.5 : 31.0, Opponents: 36.0 Fumbles Lost: B.Favre 5, T.Gerhart 3, A.Peterson 1, L.Booker 1, P.Harvin 1 Total: 11 Opponent Fumble Recoveries: B.Robison 2, Erin.Henderson 1, J.Sanford 1, A.Winfield 1, B.Leber 1, F.Walker 1, E.Henderson 1, J.Allen 1, C.Greenway 1, TEAM 1 Total: 11 RUSHING No. Yds Avg Long TD A.Peterson t 12 T.Gerhart J.Webb P.Harvin t 1 T.Jackson A.Young B.Favre J.Dugan N.Tahi B.Berrian TEAM t 16 OPPONENTS RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD P.Harvin t 5 V.Shiancoe A.Peterson B.Berrian T.Gerhart G.Camarillo S.Rice G.Lewis J.Kleinsasser R.Moss (TM) t 2 N.Tahi L.Booker J.Dugan A.Young H.Baskett TEAM t 14 OPPONENTS t 25 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD E.Henderson H.Abdullah A.Winfield J.Allen t 1 A.Allen B.Leber F.Walker M.Williams TEAM OPPONENTS PUNTING No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B C.Kluwe TEAM OPPONENTS PUNT RETURNS Ret FC Yds Avg Long TD G.Camarillo B.Berrian TEAM OPPONENTS t 1 KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Long TD P.Harvin t 1 L.Booker J.Dugan J.Webb A.Young J.Brinkley J.Kennedy J.Kleinsasser TEAM t 1 OPPONENTS t 1 FIELD GOALS R.Longwell 0/0 7/7 8/9 2/2 0/0 TEAM 0/0 7/7 8/9 2/2 0/0 OPPONENTS 0/0 6/6 7/8 3/6 2/3 Longwell: (41G) (28G) (31G) ( ) (38G) (28G) (24G) (21G, 35G) (36G, 39LU, 33G) (24G) (31G) (38G) (21G) ( ) (30G) (27G, 48G) Opponents: (46WL, 32WL) ( ) (44WL, 33G) (25G, 53G, 22G, 34G, 31G) ( ) ( ) ( ) (22G) (43WL, 34, 37) (42G) (40G, 42G) ( ) ( ) (29G, 23G, 34G, 20G) (54SH) (55G, 37G) Passing Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack Lost Rating B.Favre % % % 53t 22/ J.Webb % % 3 3.4% 46 8/ T.Jackson % % 4 6.9% 46 6/ TEAM % % % 53t 36/ OPPONENTS % % % 67t 31/ WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 21

22 VIKINGS 2O10 REGULAR SEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS TKL AST COMB TFL SACK QBH FF FR INT PD Greenway, Chad Henderson, E.J Winfield, Antoine Abdullah, Husain Williams, Madieu Allen, Jared Williams, Kevin Allen, Asher Leber, Ben Edwards, Ray Williams, Pat Cook, Chris Sheppard, Lito Guion, Letroy Robison, Brian Walker, Frank Sanford, Jamarca Kennedy, Jimmy Griffin, Cedric Griffen, Everson Brinkley, Jasper Evans, Fred Frampton, Eric Johnson, Tyrell Farwell, Heath Henderson, Erin Mitchell, Jayme Onatolu, Kenny TOTALS SPECIAL TEAMS SOLO AST COMB FF FR BL Farwell, Heath Brinkley, Jasper Onatolu, Kenny Frampton, Eric Henderson, Erin Sanford, Jamarca Griffen, Everson Abdullah, Husain Walker, Frank Allen, Asher Greenway, Chad Loeffler, Cullen Sheppard, Lito Johnson, Tyrell Leber, Ben Baskett, Hank Camarillo, Greg Cook, Chris Gerhart, Toby Guion, Letroy Kluwe, Chris Williams, Madieu Lewis, Greg TOTALS INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD Henderson, E.J Abdullah, Husain Winfield, Antoine Allen, Jared t 1 Allen, Asher Leber, Ben Walker, Frank Williams, Madieu TOTALS SACKS SACKS YDS Allen, Jared Edwards, Ray Winfield, Antoine Guion, Letroy Robison, Brian Greenway, Chad Henderson, E.J Williams, Kevin Sanford, Jamarca Mitchell, Jayme Williams, Madieu Kennedy, Jimmy TOTALS TACKLES FOR LOSS TFL Greenway, Chad 10.0 Williams, Kevin 9.0 Allen, Jared 8.0 Henderson, E.J. 7.0 Edwards, Ray 4.0 Abdullah, Husain 3.0 Guion, Letroy 3.0 Williams, Pat 3.0 Winfield, Antoine 3.0 Evans, Fred 2.0 Kennedy, Jimmy 2.0 Leber, Ben 2.0 Robison, Brian 2.0 Frampton, Eric 1.0 Griffin, Cedric 1.0 Sanford, Jamarca 1.0 Williams, Madieu 1.0 TOTALS 62.0 QB HURRIES QBH Allen, Jared 54 Edwards, Ray 34 Williams, Kevin 29 Robison, Brian 15 Guion, Letroy 8 Griffen, Everson 5 Williams, Pat 5 Henderson, E.J. 3 Kennedy, Jimmy 3 Leber, Ben 2 Winfield, Antoine 2 Abdullah, Husain 1 Greenway, Chad 1 Sanford, Jamarca 1 TOTALS 163 PASSES DEFENSED PD Allen, Asher 10 Abdullah, Husain 9 Winfield, Antoine 9 Sheppard, Lito 7 Williams, Kevin 7 Allen, Jared 5 Walker, Frank 5 Williams, Madieu 5 Griffin, Cedric 4 Leber, Ben 4 Cook, Chris 3 Edwards, Ray 2 Greenway, Chad 2 Henderson, E.J. 2 Robison, Brian 1 TOTALS 75 WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 22

23 WHERE THEY RANKED IN 2010 Where Vikings Ranked among the NFC leaders (TOP 10) Week Allen, Sacks (11.0) NR 10T NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 10T NR 8T 6T 4T 7T 6T 7T Camarillo, Punt Return Avg. (9.2) NR NR NR NR 7 NR Harvin, Kickoff Return Avg. (23.3) NR NR NR NR NR NR 9 NR NR Kluwe, Net Punting Avg. (38.9) Peterson, Rushing Yards (1,298) Peterson, Total Yards Scrimm. (1,639) Peterson, Rushing TDs (12) NR 7T 3 3T 3T 2T 1T T 1T 1 1T Peterson, Scoring Non-Kickers (78) NR NR 5T 6T 8T 8T 6T 3T 3 3 4T 2T 2 3 3T 2 2 Robison, Fumble Recoveries (2) NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 6T 8T 8T 9T 10T Where Vikings Ranked among the NFL leaders (TOP 10) Week Allen, Sacks (11.0) NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 10T NR NR 7T Kluwe, Net Punting Avg. (38.9) NR 10 Peterson, Rushing Yards (1,298) T Peterson, Total Yards Scrimm. (1,639) NR Peterson, Rushing TDs (12) NR NR 4T 7T 8T 7T 4T 4T 3T 4T 6 7 2T 2T 3T 2T 4T Peterson, Scoring Non-Kickers (78) NR NR 8T NR NR NR NR 9T 5T 8 NR 6T 5 6 6T 4T 4T Where Vikings Ranked Offensively and Defensively (NFC) Week Overall Offense Rushing Offense Passing Offense Points Scored 13T Overall Defense T Rushing Defense Passing Defense Points Allowed 6T T T 7 9 Turnover Ratio 11T 12T T 13T 14 14T Where Vikings Ranked Offensively and Defensively (NFL) Week Overall Offense Rushing Offense T 8 10 Passing Offense Points Scored 28T T 24T T Overall Defense T Rushing Defense Passing Defense Points Allowed 6T 8T 2T 2T T 16 19T 16 15T 16 17T Turnover Ratio 21T 26T 25T 23T 30T 29T 27T 28T 29T T 30T 32 30T 29 NR-Not ranked in top 10 WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 23

24 VIKINGS 2O11 TEAM NOTES LAST YEAR S MILESTONES Head Coach Leslie Frazier - Won his first two career games as a head coach and finished 3-3 in S Husain Abdullah - Started his first career Vikings game (at New Orleans-9/9/10). - Snared his first two career interceptions at Chicago (11/14/10). - Tied for the team lead with three INTs. DE Jared Allen - Continued to lead the NFL in sacks since he entered the league in Has 83.0 sacks from , the most of any player. - Broke the team record for the most sacks in his first three seasons as a Viking. Currently has 40.0 sacks since joining the Vikings in Moved into 3rd place in NFL history for the most sacks in his first seven NFL seasons. Currently has 83.0 career sacks. - Intercepted his third career pass and his second as a Viking, which tied him for 3rd place in team history among defensive linemen. - Led the Vikings in sacks (11.0) for the third consecutive year. - Reached double digit sacks for the fourth straight year ( ). WR Greg Camarillo - Caught his first touchdown pass as a Viking, a 10-yard strike from Favre. - Set a personal best with 152 combined yards vs. Arizona (11/7/10). LB Heath Farwell - Led the team in special teams tackles for the fourth time with 19 in RB Toby Gerhart - Scored his first career TD, a five-yard rush, at Washington (11/28/10). - Set a career high with 77 rushing yards vs. Chicago (12/20/10) LB Chad Greenway - Led the Vikings in tackles for the third straight year with 149. DT Letroy Guion - Notched his first career sack at Washington (11/28/10). - Set a career high with 2.0 sacks on the year. WR Percy Harvin - Ranked 5th in the NFL with 1,908 combined yards on the year. - Had his first two-touchdown performance in Week Five against the Jets. - Had three 100-yard receiving games this season. - Led the team with 868 receiving yards and five touchdowns. - Set career highs in receptions and receiving yards with nine and 126, respectively, vs. Arizona. - Set a new team record with his fifth career game with 200+ combined net yards when he racked up 215 at Chicago (11/14/10). - Tied a team record for the most 200+ combined net yard games in a single season (had three in 2010). - Tied a team record for most consecutive 200+ combined net yard games (two). - Scored his first career rushing touchdown at Green Bay (10/24/10). - Became only the fifth player in team history to score three different ways in a season, and the first since 2005 (one rush, three pass, one kick return). - Returned his third career kickoff return for a touchdown and is only the Vikings player in team history to have more than one kick return for a TD. - Notched the 6th-longest kickoff return in team history (95t) and now owns three of the top 10 (101t, 95t, 88t). - Tied a team record for the most combined kick return TDs in a career with his third against Dallas (10/17/10). - Moved into 2nd place in team history for the most 50+ yard kickoff returns in a career (currently has four and trails David Palmer s five). - Tallied the 3rd-best kickoff return average for a single game with his 44.7 yard average against Dallas (10/17/10). - Is the only player in team history to have three of the top 10 longest KR. LAST YEAR S MILESTONES LB E.J. Henderson - Became only the 10th linebacker in team history to intercept two passes in a game and the first since Chad Greenway did it against Detroit (9/20/09). - Set a career high with three interceptions on the season. - Bounced back from a severe season-ending injury in 2009 and ranked 2nd on the team with 139 tackles. G Anthony Herrera - Blocked for his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard rusher as a starter before suffering an injury in Week 11 (Peterson finished with 1,298 rushing yards). G Steve Hutchinson - Blocked for his 10th consecutive 1,000-yard rusher (has had a 1,000 yard rusher in each of his 10 NFL seasons). - Has now blocked for yard rushing performances (including playoffs), including 23 with RB Adrian Peterson. - Moved into 2nd place in Vikings history for most consecutive starts by an offensive guard (had 75 straight starts before suffering an injury that forced him to miss Week 13 vs. Buffalo). - Extended his streak of consecutive starts to 143 before suffering an injury that forced him to miss Week 13 vs. Buffalo. TE Jim Kleinsasser - Surpassed Stu Voigt (177) and Jermaine Wiggins (186) for 2nd place in Vikings history for catches by a tight end (currently has 191). - Moved into 5th place in team history for most receiving yards by a tight end (currently has 1,684 yards). - Blocked for his seventh 1,000-yard rusher and his fifth straight. - Moved into 2nd place in team history for most consecutive games played by a tight end (currently at 96), passing Brent Novoselsky s Moved into 2nd place in Vikings history for most starts by a tight end (currently at 119). P Chris Kluwe - Ranked 10th in the NFL with a 38.9 net punting average, a career high and a team record. - Had 32 punts that landed inside the 20-yard line, just one shy of his own record for 33 in a season. - Broke the team record for the most career punts inside the 20 (currently has 158; surpassed Greg Coleman s 154 from ). - Set a new team record for career games with a 50-yard punt (has 69 games, passing Greg Coleman s 58 for 1st place). LS Cullen Loeffler - Became only the second Vikings long snapper to play in 100 straight games (currently at 112). K Ryan Longwell - Moved into 6th place for most career points as a Viking (currently has 529). - Connected on his ninth game-winning field goal as a Viking in Week Six vs. Dallas (10/17/10), tying a team record. - Continued to climb the ranks in NFL history for points scored (ranks 15th with 1,583) and field goals made (ranks 14th with 339). RB Adrian Peterson - Reached 1,000 rushing yards (1,298) for the fourth straight season, each year he s been in the NFL. - Tied for the fifth-fastest player in NFL history to reach 5,000 rushing yards (had 5,037 through 51 games) and became only the fourth Vikings player to reach 5,000 rushing yards (currently has 5,782). - Moved into 4th place for the most rushing yards as a Viking (currently has 5,782). - Moved into 1st place tie for the most rushing touchdowns as a Viking (currently has 52) and became only the eighth Viking to score 50 career combined touchdowns (currently has 54). - Set a new team record for the fewest games (51) needed to reach 5,000 rushing yards (previous record was Chuck Foreman-68 games). - Became only the second Vikings player to reach 1,000 yards rushing in four WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 24

25 VIKINGS 2O11 TEAM NOTES LAST YEAR S MILESTONES consecutive seasons (finished with 1,298 rushing yards in 2010). - Moved into 6th place in NFL history for the most rushing yards through the first four NFL seasons (5,782 yards). - Moved into 5th place tie for the most rushing touchdowns through the first four NFL seasons (52 regular season rushing TDs). - Became only the fifth Vikings player to have 30 career games with a rushing touchdown (currently has 35 games with a TD). - Moved into the Vikings top 10 for the most combined net yards in a career (currently ranks 9th with 7,380). - Had five games with 100+ rushing yards on the season, giving him 24 regular season games for his career (25 including postseason). - Had his first receiving TD since his rookie season, in his first career game - 9/9/07 vs. Atlanta. - Set a new team record for the most career 20+ yard runs (currently has 34). TE Visanthe Shiancoe - Surpassed Stu Voigt s 1,919 career receiving yards as a Viking and now ranks 2nd in Vikings history for receiving yards by a tight end with 2,015. QB Joe Webb - Scored his first career NFL TD against Chicago (12/20/10). - Started his first career game and threw for 195 yards on 17-of-26 passing while rushing for 31 yards and a TD. - Became only the second rookie quarterback in team history to win his first career start. - Became the first rookie QB to win a start since Joe Kapp vs. Pittsburgh (11/26/67). - Became the first rookie QB to rush for TDs in consecutive weeks (12/20/10-12/28/10) since Fran Tarkenton. CB Antoine Winfield - For the second time in his career, notched a sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a TD on the same play (at Philadelphia, 12/28/10). Became the first player to accomplish the feat twice in a career. - Moved into 2nd place in team history for the most TD returns in a career (currently has five since joining the Vikings - 4 defensive, 1 blocked FG). - Moved into a 1st-place tie with his fourth defensive TD return - a 45-yard FR at Philadelphia. - Set a team record among cornerbacks for the most opponent fumble recoveries in a career (currently has eight). NFC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Minnesota has nine current players that have earned 15 NFC of the Week honors as members of the Vikings. Jared Allen - Defensive of the Week - vs. CHI (11/30/08) - Season-high 2.5 sacks and 9 total tackles (7 solo). Chad Greenway - Defensive of the Week - at DET (9/20/09) - Finished with 4 tackles, 2 INTs, 1 FR. - Became just the 15th player in team history to notch a 3-takeaway game and only the 3rd LB to accomplish the feat. Cedric Griffin - Defensive of the Week - at DET (12/10/06) - Finished with an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Percy Harvin - Special s of the Week - vs. DAL (10/17/10) - Returned three kickoffs for 134 yards (44.7 avg.), including a 95-yard touchdown to open the second half of the game. Percy Harvin - Special s of the Week - vs. SF (9/27/09) - Returned four kickoffs for 180 yards, including a 101-yard TD; averaged 45.0 yards per return. - Also finished with four receptions for 51 yards (12.8 avg.) on offense. Chris Kluwe - Special s of the Week - vs. ARI (11/7/10) - Punted four times for 191 yards (47.8 avg. and 46.0 net avg.) - All four punts landed inside the Cardinals 20-yard line, including one at the 1-yard line. Ryan Longwell - Special s of the Week - vs. NYG (12/28/08) - Connected on a game-winning 50-yard field goal as time expired. - Finished 2-2 on field goals (48, 50) and 2-2 on PATs. Ryan Longwell - Special s of the Week - vs. CAR (9/17/06) - Connected on 3-of-4 field goals (26, 22, 19) and 1-1 PATs. - Kicked the game-winning 19-yard FG in overtime after throwing a TD in regulation. Adrian Peterson - Offensive of the Week - vs. DET (9/26/10) - Rushed for 160 yards and two TDs on 23 carries (7.0 avg.). - Also caught five passes for 30 yards. Adrian Peterson - Offensive of the Week - vs. GB (11/9/08) - Rushed for 192 yards and a TD on 30 carries (6.4 avg.). - Also caught 3 passes for 33 yards. Adrian Peterson - Offensive of the Week - vs. SD (11/4/07) - Set an NFL record with 296 rushing yards on the day. - Carried 30 times for 296 (9.9 avg.) and 3 TDs, including a 64-yarder. Adrian Peterson - Offensive of the Week - at CHI (10/14/07) - Rushed 20 times for 224 yards and 3 TDs, including a 73-yarder. - Averaged 11.2 yards per carry and caught 1 pass for 9 yards. Kevin Williams - Defensive of the Week - vs. JAC (11/28/04) - Finished with six tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery for a TD. Antoine Winfield - Defensive of the Week - vs. NO (10/6/08) - Finished with 8 tackles, a sack, a FF and a FR. - Also returned a blocked field goal 59 yards for a TD. Antoine Winfield - Defensive of the Week - at PHI (10/28/10) - Finished with 9 tackles, 2.0 sacks, a FF, a FR and a touchdown. - Notched a sack, a FF, a FR and a 45-yard TD on the same play. WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 25

26 VIKINGS 2O11 TEAM NOTES VIKINGS RECORDS IN 2010 DE Jared Allen Most QB Sacks in First Three Seasons, Vikings ( ) Old: Alan Page ( ) Avg. QB Sacks per Season in First Three Seasons, Vikings ( ) Old: Alan Page ( ) Most INTs in a Season by a Defensive Lineman, Vikings - 2 (2010) Tied: Kevin Williams - 2 (2007) and Tim Newton - 2 (1985) WR Percy Harvin Most Combined Net Yards in First Two Seasons, Vikings - 3,992 ( ) Old: Adrian Peterson - 3,922 ( ) Most Methods of Scoring a TD in a Season, Vikings - 3 (1 rush, 1 pass, 1 KR ) Tied: Four players, last time Mewelde Moore (1 rush, 1 pass, 1 PR ) Most Career Games with 200 Combined Net Yards, Vikings - 5 ( ) Old: Adrian Peterson, Chuck Foreman and Tommy Mason - 4 Most Games with 200 Combined Net Yards in a Season, Vikings - 3 (2010) Tied: Adrian Peterson - 3 (2007) and Tommy Mason - 3 (1962) Most Consecutive Games with 200 Combined Net Yards, Vikings - 2 (11/7/10-11/14/10) Tied: Adrian Peterson - 2 (9/30/07-10/14/07) and Chuck Foreman - 2 (10/17/76-10/24/76) Most Career Kickoff Returns for a Touchdown, Vikings - 3 ( ) Old: Percy Harvin - 2 (2009) Most Career Combined KRs for a Touchdown, Vikings - 3 ( kr) Tied: David Palmer - 3 ( pr, 1kr) Most Rushing Attempts by WR in a Season, Vikings - 18 (2010) Old: Anthony Carter - 16 (1992) Most Seasons 100+ Rushing Yards by WR, Vikings - 2 ( ) Old: Bob Grim - 1 (1971), Anthony Carter -1 (1991), Percy Harvin - 1 (2009) P Chris Kluwe Most Career Punts Inside the 20, Vikings ( ) Old: Greg Coleman ( ) Most Career Games with a 50+ Yard Punt, Vikings - 69 ( ) Old: Greg Coleman - 68 ( ) VIKINGS RECORDS IN 2010 Old: Chuck Foreman - 68 ( ) Most Career 20+ Yard Runs, Vikings - 51 ( ) Old: Robert Smith - 45 ( ) Most Career Seasons with 1,000 Yards Rushing, Vikings - 4 ( ) Tied: Robert Smith - 4 ( ) Most Cons. Seasons with 1,000 Yards Rushing, Vikings - 4 ( ) Tied: Robert Smith - 4 ( ) Fewest Games Needed to Reach 50 Rushing TDs, Vikings - 58 ( ) Old: Chuck Foreman - 94 ( ) Most Career 10+ Yard Runs, Vikings ( ) Old: Adrian Peterson ( ) Most Cons. Seasons with 200+ Rushing Attempts, Vikings - 4 ( ) Tied: Robert Smith - 4 ( ) and Chuck Foreman - 4 ( ) Most Rushing TDs in Two Consecutive Seasons, Vikings - 30 ( ) Old: Adrian Peterson - 28 ( ) Most Career Seasons with 10+ Rushing TDs, Vikings - 4 ( ) Old: Adrian Peterson - 3 ( ) Most Consecutive Seasons with 10+ Rushing TDs, Vikings - 4 ( ) Old: Adrian Peterson - 3 ( ) Most Career 3+ Rushing Touchdown Games, Vikings - 4 ( ) Old - Adrian Peterson - 3 ( ) QB Joe Webb Most Career Kickoff Returns by a Quarterback, Vikings - 1 (2010) Old: Never happened Rookie Quarterback to Win First Start, Vikings - at PHI (12/28/10) Tied: Ron Vanderkelen - at Philadelphia (12/15/63) Most Consecutive Weeks with a Rushing TD by a Rookie QB, Vikings - 2 (12/20/10-12/28/10) Tied: Fran Tarkenton - 2 (11/5/61-11/12/61) CB Antoine Winfield Most Opponent Fumble Recoveries by a CB, Vikings - 8 ( ) Old: Bobby Bryant - 7 ( ) K Ryan Longwell Most Career 50+ Yard Field Goals Made, Vikings - 10 ( ) Old: Ryan Longwell - 9 ( ) Most Career Game-Winning Kicks, Vikings - 9 ( ) Tied: Fred Cox - 9 ( ) RB Adrian Peterson Most Career Rushing Touchdowns, Vikings - 52 ( ) Tied - Chuck Foreman - 52 ( ) and Bill Brown - 52 ( ) Most Career 20+ Attempt Games, Vikings - 31 ( ) Tied - Chuck Foreman - 31 ( ) Most Rushing Attempts in First Four Seasons, Vikings - 1,198 ( ) Old: Chuck Foreman ( ) Most Rushing Yards in First Four Seasons, Vikings - 5,782 ( ) Old: Chuck Foreman - 3,803 ( ) Avg. Rush Yards per Season in First Four Seasons, Vikings - 1,446 ( ) Old: Chuck Foreman ( ) Most 100-Yard Games Rushing in First Four Seasons, Vikings - 24 ( ) Old: Chuck Foreman - 11 ( ) Most Rushing TDs in First Four Seasons, Vikings - 52 ( ) Old: Chuck Foreman - 39 ( ) Most Combined Yards in First Four Seasons, Vikings - 7,380 ( ) Old: 6,043 Chuck Foreman, Longest Scrimmage Run in Metrodome by a Viking - 80t vs. DET (9/26/10) Old: Michael Bennett - 78t vs. N.Y. Giants (11/10/02) Fewest Games Needed to Reach 5,000 Rush Yards, Vikings - 51 ( ) WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 26

27 VIKINGS 2O11 TEAM NOTES SUPER MEN The Vikings have several players and coaches who have been to the NFL s pinnacle game, including Head Coach Leslie Frazier who has won titles as a player and coach. VIKINGS WITH SUPER BOWL EXPERIENCE PARTICIPANT, TEAM... SUPER BOWL Leslie Frazier, Chicago (player)...xx vs. New England Mike Singletary, Chicago (player)...xx vs. New England Jimmie Johnson, Washington (player, IR)... XXVI vs. Buffalo Bill Musgrave, San Francisco (player)...xxix vs. San Diego Ryan Longwell, Green Bay (player)...xxxii vs. Denver Fred Pagac, Oakland (coach)... XXXVII vs. Tampa Bay Jeff Davidson, New England (coach)... XXXVI vs. St. Louis,...XXXVIII vs. Carolina, XXXIX vs. Philadelphia Donovan McNabb, Phil. (player)... XXXIX vs. New England Steve Hutchinson, Seattle (player)...xl vs. Pittsburgh Leslie Frazier, Indianapolis (coach)... XLI vs. Chicago Diron Reynolds, Indianapolis (coach)... XLI vs. Chicago Charlie Johnson, Indianapolis (player)... XLI vs. Chicago,... XLIV vs. Indianapolis Bernard Berrian, Chicago (player)... XLI vs. Indianapolis Remi Ayodele, New Orleans (player)... XLIV vs. Indianapolis FIRSTS THAT LAST The Vikings feature 9 players on the roster who entered the NFL as 1st-round draft choices, 5 that were selected by the Vikings. VIKINGS 1ST-ROUND TALENTS PLAYER, TEAM...SEASON, SELECTION Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia , #2 Antoine Winfield, Buffalo , #23 Steve Hutchinson, Seattle , #17 Kevin Williams, Minnesota , #9 Michael Jenkins, Atlanta , #29 Chad Greenway, Minnesota , #17 Adrian Petesron, Minnesota , #7 Percy Harvin, Minnesota , #22 Christian Ponder, Minnesota , #12 ALOHA VIKINGS The Vikings have 8 players who have earned a combined 31 Pro Bowl honors during their careers. Perennial honoree Steve Hutchinson has earned 7 Pro Bowl trips during his career and leads the current roster. PRO BOWL BERTHS AMONG VIKINGS PLAYER... SEASONS Steve Hutchinson, G, , 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 Donovan McNabb, QB, , 01, 02, 03, 04, 09 Kevin Williams, DT, , 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 Adrian Peterson, RB, , 08, 09, 10 Jared Allen, DE, , 08, 09 Antoine Winfield, CB, , 09, 10 Percy Harvin, KR, E.J. Henderson, LB, RECORDS OF TEAMS SINCE 1970 MERGER The Vikings 361 wins since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger rank 4th in the NFL over that span and 2nd only behind Dallas in the NFC. The Vikings have won 16 Division titles since the 1970 season, the 4th-most among NFL teams, and have made 24 playoff appearances, the 3rd-most in the NFL and 2nd in the NFC behind only Dallas. Wins by NFL teams since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger Wins 1) Pittsburgh ) Miami ) Dallas ) Minnesota ) Denver ) San Francisco Playoff berths by NFL teams since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger Playoffs 1) Dallas ) Pittsburgh ) Minnesota ) Miami ) San Francisco...21 Division titles by NFL teams since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger Playoffs 1) Pittsburgh t) Dallas t) San Francisco ) Minnesota ) Miami...13 HOME FIELD AND DOME FIELD ADVANTAGE The Vikings have amassed the most home wins by an NFC team since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger and are tied for the 3rd-most in the NFL over that span. The club moved from Metropolitan Stadium following the 1981 season, playing at Mall of America Field at HHH Metrodome starting in The Vikings have played 237 regular season and playoff games indoors, notching a record. In 2010 the team endured the loss of the final 2 home games of the season following the collapse of the Dome roof due to heavy snows and blizzard conditions. The Vikings played host to the NY Giants at Detroit s Ford Field and played the regular season home finale at TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus when Chicago visited for a Monday Night Football matchup on 12/20/10. Ironically, the game was 29 years to the day since the last outdoor Vikings game in Minnesota, the finale at Met Stadium on 12/20/81 against Kansas City. The Vikings have had perfect home records in regular season play 7 times in team history and on 4 occasions have won 9 home games when including playoff action. The 2009 club was the last to go unblemished in front of the home crowd. Home records of NFL teams since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger Wins 1) Pittsburgh ) Denver ) Miami ) Minnesota t) New Engalnd t) Washington Vikings best home records- regular season Record w/playoffs w/playoffs w/playoffs w/playoffs WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 27

28 VIKINGS 2O11 TEAM NOTES VIKINGS A RUSH Over the last five years, the Vikings have had one of the best running attacks in the NFL, rushing for 10,652 yards. The team s yards per game average ranks 5th in the NFL during that time. The Vikings rushed for an average of yards per game in 2010, good for 10th in the NFL. Rushing Yards Per Game in 2010 Yards Avg. Per Game 1) Kansas City... 2, ) Oakland... 2, ) Jacksonville... 2, ) N.Y. Jets... 2, ) Phildelphia... 2, ) N.Y. Giants... 2, ) Houston... 2, ) Tampa Bay... 2, ) New England... 1, ) Minnesota...1, Rushing Yards Per Game (Regular Season) Yards Avg. Per Game 1) Jacksonville...11, ) N.Y. Giants...10, ) Tennessee...10, ) Atlanta...10, ) Minnesota... 10, The team s 4.5 yards-per-carry average during that time is tied for 4th in the NFL. Highest Yards Per Carry Average (Regular Season) Attempts Yards Avg. 1t) Philadelphia... 2, , t) N.Y. Giants... 2, , t) Jacksonville... 2, , t) Minnesota...2, , t) Tennessee... 2, , The Vikings 297 rushes of 10+ yards from are the 3rd-most during that time. Rushes of 10+ Yards Rushes of 10+ Yards 1) Jacksonville ) N.Y. Giants ) Minnesota The Vikings have rushed for 540 first downs from ; that total is the 5th-most during that time. Rushing First Downs First Down Rushes 1t) New England t) Jacksonville ) N.Y. Giants ) Atlanta ) Minnesota The Vikings have scored 84 rushing touchdowns during that time, the 5thmost in the NFL. Rushing Touchdowns Rushing TDs 1) San Diego ) New England ) Jacksonville ) Tennessee ) Minnesota ) New Orleans...83 ESTABLISHING THE RUN GAME The Vikings finished 10th in the NFL with 1,942 rushing yards (121.4 avg.) in The team s 4.40 yards per carry average ranked as the 9th-highest in the league. Yards Per Carry Average in NFL YPC 1) Philadelphia ) Oakland ) Houston ) Kansas City ) Jacksonville ) Tampa Bay ) N.Y. Giants ) N.Y. Jets ) Minnesota PUT IT ON THE BOARD The Vikings have scored 205 total touchdowns in the last five years, a total that ranks 11th in the NFL. The Vikings 22.3 points per game during that time ranks 13th. Touchdowns Scored Total TDs 1) New England t) New Orleans t) San Diego ) Indianapolis ) Dallas ) Green Bay ) Philadelphia ) N.Y. Giants ) Arizona ) Pittsburgh ) Minnesota Points Per Game Points 1) New England ) San Diego ) New Orleans ) Indianapolis ) Philadelphia ) Green Bay ) Dallas ) N.Y. Giants ) Pittsburgh ) Arizona ) Chicago ) Houston ) Minnesota RETURN ON INVESTMENT Following opposing team kickoffs in 2010, the Vikings offense started on average at their own 30-yd line (30.0), tied for the 4th-best average in the NFL. Average Start Following Opponents Kickoffs - NFL Avg. Start 1t) Chicago t) N.Y. Jets ) Seattle t) Minnesota t) New England WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 28

29 DONOVAN MCNABB NOTES DONOVAN S ON POINT Donovan McNabb s accuracy and decision making has allowed him to rank among the NFL s alltime leaders in TD/INT ratio and INT percentage. His 2-1 TD/INT ratio puts him in elite company among NFL signal-callers. Career TD/INT Ratio Among NFL QBs (minimum 200 TD passes) TDs/INTs/Ratio 1) Tom Brady /103/2.53 2) Steve Young /107/2.17 3) Peyton Manning /198/2.02 4) Donovan McNabb...230/115/2.00 5) Joe Montana /139/1.96 NFL All-Time Interception Percentage Leaders INT % 1) Aaron Rodgers (1,611 ATT/32 INT) 2) Neil O Donnell (3,229 ATT/68 INT) 3) Donovan McNabb (5,218 ATT/115 INT) 4) Tom Brady (4,710 ATT/103 INT) TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS, AND THE BALL McNabb s accuracy and decision making has allowed him to rank among the NFL s all-time leaders in TD/INT ratio and INT percentage. His 2-1 TD/INT ratio puts him in elite company among NFL signal-callers. Career TD/INT Ratio Among NFL QBs (minimum 200 TD passes) TDs/INTs/Ratio 1) Tom Brady /103/2.53 2) Steve Young /107/2.17 3) Peyton Manning /198/2.02 4) Donovan McNabb...230/115/2.00 5) Joe Montana /139/1.96 NFL All-Time Interception Percentage Leaders INT % 1) Aaron Rodgers (1,611 ATT/32 INT) 2) Neil O Donnell (3,229 ATT/68 INT) 3) Donovan McNabb (5,218 ATT/115 INT) 4) Tom Brady (4,710 ATT/103 INT) LEADING MAN McNabb took over as a full-time starter in his 2nd season with Philadelphia in 2000 and has led his teams to 5 division titles and 7 playoff appearances. McNabb Season-by-Season Season... McNabb s W-L...Notable playoffs; Pro Bowl NFC East Champs; 2-1 playoffs; Pro Bowl NFC East Champs; 1-1 playoffs; Pro Bowl NFC East Champs, 1-1 playoffs; Pro Bowl NFC East Champs, 2-1 playoffs; Pro Bowl NFC East Champs playoffs playoffs; Pro Bowl WINNERS CIRCLE McNabb is poised to become only the 12th QB in NFL history to post 100+ career wins. He enters 2011 with a regular season record, the 3rdmost among active players and 14th all-time. The elite 11-member 100-win club includes 8 Hall of Famers and 3 players who also spent time as Vikings- Brett Favre, Fran Tarkenton and Warren Moon. Career Wins by NFL Quarterbacks... Record 1) Brett Favre ) John Elway ) Dan Marino ) Peyton Manning ) Fran Tarkenton ) Johnny Unitas ) Joe Montana ) Tom Brady ) Terry Bradshaw ) Warren Moon ) Jim Kelly ) Dave Krieg ) Drew Bledsoe ) Donovan McNabb NFL CAREER TOUCHDOWN PASSING LEADERS PLAYER TDs 1) Brett Favre ) Dan Marino ) Peyton Mannning ) Fran Tarkenton ) John Elway ) Warren Moon ) Johnny Unitas ) Vinny Testaverde ) Joe Montana ) Tom Brady ) Dave Krieg ) Sonny Jurgensen ) Dan Fouts ) Drew Bledsoe ) Boomer Esiason ) John Hadl ) Len Dawson ) Jim Kelly ) George Blanda ) Drew Brees ) Steve Young ) Donovan McNabb ) John Brodie ) Terry Bradshaw ) Y.A. Tittle NFL CAREER PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS PLAYER YARDS 1) Brett Favre...71,838 2) Dan Marino...61,361 3) Peyton Mannning...54,828 4) John Elway...51,475 5) Warren Moon...49,325 6) Fran Tarkenton...47,003 7) Vinny Testaverde...46,233 8) Drew Bledsoe...44,611 9) Dan Fouts...43,040 10) Joe Montana...40,551 11) Kerry Collins...40,441 12) Johnny Unitas...40,239 13) Dave Krieg...38,147 14) Boomer Esiason...37,920 15) Donovan McNabb...36,250 16) Jim Kelly...35,467 WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 29

30 DONOVAN MCNABB NOTES WINNERS CIRCLE McNabb has led his teams to victories with clutch 4th-quarter performances with 25 game-winning drives late in games. He has led his teams to game-winning FGs in 5 games during his career. Final Pre Drive Drive Drive Drive Net Time of Date... Opponent...Score...Score...QTR... Start... End...Scoring Play... Plays... Yds... Posession 11/14/99... vs. Washington : :17... E. Bieniemy 11 run (2 pt. pass) :32 1/2/00... vs. St. Louis : : pass to C. Lewis :11 11/5/00... vs. Dallas : :11... Akers 34 FG : OT...10: :05... Akers 32 FG :49 11/12/00... at Pittsburgh : :00... Akers 42 FG : OT...15: :44... Akers 42 FG :16 11/26/00... at Washington : :00... Akers 30 FG :42 10/22/01... at NY Giants : : pass to J. Thrash :00 12/30/01... vs. NY Giants : : pass to C. Lewis : : :07... Akers 35 FG :51 11/3/02... at Chicago : :29... Akers 27 FG :13 10/26/03... vs. NY Jets : : pass to J. Ritchie :01 11/2/03... at Atlanta :54^... 14:09... D. Staley 4 run :45 11/10/03... at Green Bay : : pass to T. Pinkston :16 12/15/03... at Miami :38^... 14:53... C. Buckhalter 2 run :45 1/11/04... vs. Green Bay! : :05... Akers 37 FG : OT...12: :12... Akers 31 FG :45 10/24/04... at Cleveland OT...9: :02... Akers 50 FG :13 12/19/04... vs. Dallas : :57... D. Levens 2 run :06 9/25/05... vs. Oakland : :09... Akers 23 FG :08 10/2/05... at Kansas City :27^... 11:38... France 37 FG :49 10/8/06... vs. Dallas : : pass to R. Brown :01 11/11/07... at Washington : : pass to B. Westbrook :59 10/12/08... at San Francisco : : pass to L.J. Smith :44 11/16/08... at Cincinnati t : :18... Akers 27 FG :02 11/22/08... at Chicago : :31... L. McCoy 10 run :30 11/29/09... vs. Washington : :24... E. Buckley 1 run (2 pt. pass) : : :48... Akers 32 FG :47 12/27/09... vs. Denver : :04... Akers 28 FG :37 10/10/10... vs. Green Bay : :07... Gano 45 FG : OT...11: :06... Gano 33 FG :24 11/21/10... at Tennessee : :24... Gano 42 FG : OT...13: :17... Gano 48 FG :09 ^- drive started in 3rd quarter!- playoffs t- game ended in tie McNABB FACES THE FOES McNabb vs. the NFL (regular season & playoffs)... W-L...W-L Dallas Kansas City Washington San Diego NY Giants NY Jets Atlanta Miami Chicago Buffalo Arizona Pittsburgh Green Bay Houston Minnesota Cincinnati Tampa Bay Baltimore San Francisco Tennessee Carolina Oakland New Orleans Denver Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Indianapolis St. Louis New England Seattle Jacksonville McNABB VS OPPONENTS McNabb vs. the 2011 Opponents (regular season)...games... Att/Cmp...Yards...TD/INT...Rtg Arizona / , / Atlanta / , / Carolina / / Chicago / , / Denver / / Detroit / / Green Bay / , / Kansas City / / New Orleans / / Oakland / / San Diego / / Tampa Bay /95...1, / Washington / , / WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 30

31 ADRIAN PETERSON NOTES RUSHING TO THE TOP RB Adrian Peterson finished 2nd in the NFC and 6th in the NFL with 1,298 rushing yards in Peterson averaged 4.6 yards per carry on his 283 rushing attempts, and he hauled in 36 catches for 341 yards. Since entering the league in 2007, Peterson has rushed for 5,782 yards and 52 TDs, which both rank as the most in the NFL over the last four seasons. Peterson is only the 4th player in NFL history to rush for at least 1,100 yards and 10 TDs in each of his first 4 seasons NFL Rushing Yards Rushing Yards 1) Arian Foster, HOU...1,616 2) Jamaal Charles, KC...1,467 3) Michael Turner, ATL...1,371 4) Chris Johnson, TEN...1,364 5) Maurice Jones-Drew, JAC...1,324 6) Adrian Peterson, MIN... 1,298 7) Rashard Mendenhall, PIT...1, Rushing Yards - NFL Rushing Yards 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN... 5,782 2) Thomas Jones, NYJ/KC... 4, Rushing Touchdowns - NFL Touchdowns 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ) LaDainian Tomlinson, SD/NYJ Total Touchdowns - NFL Touchdowns 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ) Randy Moss, NE/MINN/TEN Most Points Scored - Non-Kickers - NFL Points 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ) Randy Moss, NE/MIN/TEN Rushing Yards Per Game (min. 30 games) - NFL Yards Per Game 1) Chris Johnson, TEN ) Adrian Peterson, MIN Average Yards Per Carry (min. 750 attempts) - NFL Yards Per Carry 1) Chris Johnson, TEN ) Adrian Peterson, MIN Rushes For 10+ Yards - NFL 10+ Rush 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN ) Chris Johnson, TEN Scrimmage Yards - NFL Yards 1) Adrian Peterson, MIN...6,952 2) Steven Jackson, STL...6, Scrimmage Yards Per Game - NFL Avg. 1) Chris Johnson, TEN ) Adrian Peterson, MIN ALL DAY AND THE ALL-TIME GREATEST STARTS Peterson ranks in the top 10 of several categories for running backs in their first four NFL seasons (charts courtesy of Stats, Inc.). Most Rushing Yards in First 4 Seasons - NFL, Years Rushing Yards 1) Eric Dickerson, ,968 2) Earl Campbell, ,457 3) Terrell Davis, ,413 4) Clinton Portis, ,930 5) LaDainian Tomlinson, ,899 6) Adrian Peterson, ,782 7) Jamal Lewis, ,763 8) Emmitt Smith, ,699 9) Barry Sanders, ,674 10) Eddie George, ,365 11) Walter Payton, ,316 Most Rushing Touchdowns in First Four Seasons - NFL TDs 1) Terrell Davis, t) Earl Campbell, t) Eric Dickerson, ) LaDainian Tomlinson, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Barry Sanders, ) Emmitt Smith, t) Jim Brown, t) Maurice Jones-Drew, ) Larry Johnson, t) Walter Payton, t) Clinton Portis, Most Rushing Attempts in First 4 NFL Seasons - NFL Attempts 1) Eric Dickerson, ,465 2) Earl Campbell, ,404 3) LaDainian Tomlinson, ,363 4) Eddie George, ,360 5) Terrell Davis, ,343 6) Curtis Martin, ,327 7) Emmitt Smith, ,262 8) Clinton Portis, ,258 9) Jamal Lewis, ,239 10) Adrian Peterson, ,198 11) Ricky Williams, ,197 12) Barry Sanders, ,189 13) Edgerrin James, ,184 14) Walter Payton, ,179 15) Willis McGahee, ,162 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 in 2008 (11/30/08), Peterson passed Fran Tarkenton s career total of 2,548 yards. Peterson now has 5,782 yards, which ranks as the 3rd-most in team history. His 4.8 yards-per-carry average is tied for the highest in team history among runners with at least 500 carries and his 52 rushing TDs are tied for the most. Career Rushing Leaders - Vikings Att. Yds. Avg. TD 1) Robert Smith, , , ) Chuck Foreman, , , ) Adrian Peterson, , , ) Bill Brown, , , ) Ted Brown, , , ) Dave Osborn, , , ) Darrin Nelson, , , WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 31

32 ADRIAN PETERSON NOTES REACHING 100 Peterson currently ranks 2nd in Vikings history with 24 regular season games of 100+ yards rushing. The following is a list of those performances from 2007-present: Peterson s Regular Season 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/ vs. Baltimore, 10/18/ vs. Detroit, 11/15/ at New Orleans, 1/24/ # vs. Miami, 9/19/ vs. Detroit, 9/26/ at Green Bay, 10/24/ vs. Buffalo, 12/5/ at Philadelphia, 12/28/ * NFL Record, # Playoffs Career Regular Season 100-Yard Rushing Performances - Vikings 1) Robert Smith ) Adrian Peterson ) Chuck Foreman...17 PETERSON S RECORD-BREAKING PACE With his 1,282 yards in 2010, Peterson now owns 4 of the top 5 single season rushing totals in Vikings history. He broke the team record for single season rushing yards with 1,760 in Single Season Rushing Leaders - Vikings Yards 1) Adrian Peterson, ,760 2) Robert Smith, ,521 3) Adrian Peterson, ,383 4) Adrian Peterson, ,341 5) Adrian Peterson, ,298 6) Michael Bennetet, ,296 Peterson averaged yards per game in 2008, which was well above the Vikings record of 95.7 yards per game he set 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) YARD DASH Peterson already has 10 runs of 50 or more yards in his short career. That number ranks 2nd in Vikings annals behind Robert Smith s 12. 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 first half 10 times in his career. Such a feat has only been accomplished 16 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 crushed the Vikings record for the most rushing yards gained in the first four seasons on the team with his 5,782 yards from Most Rushing Yards In First Four Seasons - Vikings, Years Yards 1) Adrian Peterson, ,782 2) Chuck Foreman, ,803 Peterson also has 4 career games with 3+ total touchdowns. Most Games with 3+ Combined Touchdowns - Vikings, Years Games w/3+ TDs 1) Chuck Foreman, ) Randy Moss, , ) Adrian Peterson, rd-HIGHEST AVERAGE IN NFL HISTORY In 61 career games, Peterson is averaging 94.8 rushing yards per contest (5,782 yards). That average ranks as the 3rd-highest in NFL history among players with at least 5,000 yards. Average Rushing Yards Per Game (5,000+ Yards) - NFL Career Yards Per Game 1) Jim Brown, (12,312/118) ) Barry Sanders, (15,269/153) ) Adrian Peterson, (5,751/60) NOT ONE DIMENSIONAL Peterson is only one of two Vikings running backs to have multiple 60+ yard catches in their careers (Bill Brown-3). 60+ Yard Receptions - Career - Vikings, Years 60+ Yard Rec. 1) Randy Moss, t) Cris Carter, t) Anthony Carter, t) Gene Washington, t) Qadry Ismail, t) Hassan Jones, t) John Gilliam, t) Bill Brown, t) Bernard Berrian, t) Adrian Peterson, WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 32

33 ADRIAN PETERSON NOTES PETERSON S LONGEST RUNS Peterson s 80-yard TD run in 2010 vs. Detroit (9/26/10) was his career long and tied for the 4th-longest in team history. His previous long was a 73-yarder vs. Chicago (10/14/07) during his rookie season. Longest Runs in Vikings History, Game Run 1) Chester Taylor, at Seattle, 10/22/ t 2) Michael Bennett, at Tampa Bay, 11/3/ t 3) Chester Taylor, at San Francisco, 12/9/ t 4t) Adrian Peterson, vs. Detroit, 9/26/ t 4t) Clinton Jones, vs. Chicago, 11/2/ t Longest Runs in Mall of America Field/Metrodome, Game Run 1) Tony Dorsett, Dallas at Minnesota, 1/3/ t 2) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota vs. Detroit, 9/26/ t The following is a look at Peterson s 10 career longest runs: Yards Game W/L 1) 80t... vs. Detroit, 9/26/10...W 2) 73t...at Chicago, 10/14/07... W 3t) 67t...vs. N.Y. Giants, 12/28/08... W 3t) 67t...at Chicago, 10/14/07... W 5t) 64t...vs. San Diego, 11/4/07... W 5t) 64t...at Cleveland, 9/13/09... W 7) 59...vs. Chicago, 11/30/08... W 8) 58...vs. Baltimore, 10/18/09... W 9) 55...vs. Green Bay, 9/30/07...L 10) 54t...at Chicago, 10/19/08...L CROSSING 5,000 Peterson is just the 4th Viking to reach 5,000 rushing yards for his career. He is the quickest Viking to accomplish the feat (51 games) and tied for the 5thfastest in NFL history. Fewest Games Needed to Reach 5,000 Rushing Yards - Vikings Games 1) Adrian Peterson, ) Chuck Foreman, ) Robert Smith, Fewest Games Needed To Reach 5,000 Rushing Yards - NFL Games 1) Eric Dickerson, ) Earl Campbell, ) Jim Brown, ) Terrell Davis, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Jamal Lewis, RUSHING TDs In each of his first four NFL seasons, Peterson has rushed for at least 10 touchdowns, the first player in Vikings history to notch four seasons with 10+ TDs. In 2009, Peterson led the NFL with 18 TDs. In 2010 he had 12. Most Seasons with 10+ Rushing TDs - Vikings Seasons w/ 10+ Rushing TDs 1) Adrian Peterson, ) Chuck Foreman, t) Seven players...1 Through 61 career games, Peterson has 52 rushing TDs, tied for the most in team history. He has 54 total TDs, tied for the 5th-most in Vikings history. Most Career Rushing TDs - Vikings TDs 1t) Chuck Foreman, t) Bill Brown, t) Adrian Peterson, 2007-present Most Career Overall TDs - Vikings, Years TDs 1) Cris Carter, ) Randy Moss, , ) Bill Brown, ) Chuck Foreman, t) Anthony Carter, t) Adrian Peterson, 2007-present ) Ted Brown, ) Sammy White, SINGLE-GAME RUSHING HIGHS Peterson owns four of the top five Vikings single-game rushing totals. Most Single-Game Rushing Yards - Vikings 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 ANOTHER TOP 10 CENTURY MARK Peterson already ranks 2nd in Vikings annals for career 100-yard rushing performances with 24 in just 61 career games and has added 1 in playoff action. Career Regular Season 100-Yard Rushing Performances - Vikings 1) Robert Smith ) Adrian Peterson ) Chuck Foreman...17 Single Season 100-Yard Rushing Games - Vikings 1t) Adrian Peterson, t) Robert Smith, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Robert Smith, GAMES WITH A TD Peterson has a rushing touchdown in 35 career games. He is only the 5th Vikings player to have 30 games with a rushing TD. Most Career Games with a Rushing TD, Years Games w/ TD 1) Bill Brown, ) Chuck Foreman, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Ted Brown, WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 33

34 ADRIAN PETERSON NOTES REACHING 1,300 AND 10 Peterson rushed for 1,300+ yards and 10+ TDs in each of his first three seasons in the NFL (2007-1,341/12; ,760/10; ,383/18). He became only the 3rd player in NFL history to accomplish the feat. Peterson finished just two yards shy of reaching 1,300 in 2010 (1,298). RBs to Rush for 1,300+ Yards and 10+ TDs in Opening Seasons - NFL, Years Opening Seasons w/1,300+ Yards/10+TDs 1) Earl Campbell, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Barry Sanders, PETERSON ON POINT THROUGH 50 GAMES Peterson has an NFL-best 5,782 rushing yards since entering the league in He tied Jamal Lewis as the 5th-fastest player to reach 5,000 yards (51) games and his 4,964 yards through his first 50 career games ranked as the 6th-most in NFL history. Rushing Yards in First 50 NFL Games, Years Yards 1) Eric Dickerson, ,597 2) Earl Campbell, ,411 3) Jim Brown, ,248 4) Curtis Martin, ,086 5) Terrell Davis, ,062 6) Adrian Peterson, ,964 MOST RUSHING TDs IN A SINGLE SEASON Peterson s 18 rushing TDs in 2009 broke his career high and the Vikings record for the most rushing TDs in a single season. His 18 scores also ranked as the 2nd-most combined TDs in a single season in Vikings annals. Most Rushing Touchdowns in a Single Season - Vikings, Year TDs 1) Adrian Peterson, t) Terry Allen, t) Chuck Foreman, t) Chuck Foreman, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Adrian Peterson, Most Combined Touchdowns in a Single Season - Vikings, Year TDs (Rush/Rec.) 1) Chuck Foreman, (13/9) 2t) Adrian Peterson, (18/0) 3t) Randy Moss, (0/17) 3t) Randy Moss, (0/17) 3t) Cris Carter, (0/17) 1,000 RUSHING ATTEMPTS Career Rushing Attempts - Vikings, Years Attempts 1) Bill Brown, ,627 2) Chuck Foreman, ,529 3) Robert Smith, ,411 4) Adrian Peterson, ,198 5) Dave Osborn, ,172 SCRIMMAGE YARDAGE LEADER Peterson has broken into the Vikings Top 10 for most combined net yards in a career. He currently has 7,380 career yards, which is 9th in team history. Most Career Combined Net Yards - Vikings, Years Combined Yards 1) Cris Carter, ,410 2) Darrin Nelson, , ,365 3) Randy Moss, , ,496 4) Bill Brown, ,237 5) Chuck Foreman, ,970 6) Robert Smith, ,574 7) Anthony Carter, ,107 8) Ted Brown, ,607 9) Adrian Peterson, ,380 PETERSON S CAREER TOUCHDOWNS Game, Date Play vs. Atlanta, 9/ pass from T. Jackson at Kansas City, 9/23/ run at Chicago, 10/14/07 (3)...67 run, 73 run, 35 run at Dallas, 10/21/ run vs. San Diego, 11/4/07 (3)... 1 run, 64 run, 46 run vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 (2)...16 run, 13 run vs. Chicago, 12/17/07 (2)...1 run, 8 run at Green Bay, 9/8/ run at Tennessee, 9/28/08 (2) run, 3 run at Chicago, 10/19/08 (2)... 1 run, 54 run vs. Houston, 11/2/ run vs. Green Bay, 11/9/ run at Jacksonville, 11/23/ run vs. Chicago, 11/30/ run vs. N.Y. Giants, 12/30/ run vs. Philadelphia, 1/4/09 * (2) run, 3 run at Cleveland, 9/13/ run at Detroit, 9/20/ run vs. Green Bay, 10/5/ run at St. Louis, 10/11/09 (2)...5 run, 7 run at Pittsburgh, 10/25/ run at Green Bay, 11/1/ run vs. Detroit, 11/15/09 (2) run, 1 run vs. Chicago, 11/29/ run vs. Cincinnati, 12/13/09 (2)...1 run, 3 run at Carolina, 12/20/ run at Chicago, 12/28/09 (2)...1 run, 1 run vs. N.Y. Giants, 1/3/ run at New Orleans, 1/24/10 * (3)...19 run, 1 run, 2 run vs. Miami, 9/19/ run vs. Detroit, 9/26/10 (2)... 6 run, 80 run vs. Dallas, 10/17/ run at Green Bay, 10/24/ run at New England, 10/31/ run vs. Arizona, 11/7/10 (2) pass from Favre, 4 run at Washington, 11/28/ run vs. Buffalo, 12/5/10 (3)...2 run, 3 run, 43 run at Philadelphia, 12/28/10 (1)... 1 run Totals (54 regular season; 52 rushing, 2 receiving) * Playoffs WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 34

35 PERCY HARVIN NOTES EXPLOSIVE HARVIN Explosive WR/KR Percy Harvin finished 2nd in the NFC and 5th in the NFL with 1,908 combined net yards in Harvin led the Vikings with 868 receiving yards but also had 933 kickoff return yards and 107 rushing yards on the year. He missed 2 games with an illness. Harvin tied a team record with his 3rd 200+ combined net yardage game in a single season when he finished with 215 combined net yards at Chicago (11/14/10). He has 5 career games with over 200 combined yards, a team record and has three 100-yard receiving games on the season. He set career highs in receptions (nine) and receiving yards (126) vs. Arizona (11/7/10) Most Combined Yards - NFL Rush Rec. KR PR Tot. 1) Danny Amendola, STL , ,364 2) Arian Foster, HOU...1, ,220 3) Darren Sproles, SD , ,210 4) Jamaal Charles, KC...1, ,935 5) Percy Harvin, MIN ,908 6t) Stefan Logan, DET , ,905 6t) Jacoby Ford, OAK , ,905 Most Career Games with 200+ Combined Net Yards -Vikings, Years Games w/200+ Yards 1) Percy Harvin, t) Chuck Foreman, t) Tommy Mason, t) Adrian Peterson, Most Games with 200+ Combined Net Yards in a Single Season - Vikings, Years Single Season Games w/200+ Yards 1t) Percy Harvin, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Tommy Mason, IN THE ROOKIE RECORD BOOKS As a rookie, Harvin ranked in the top 5 in many categories among Vikings. Most Combined TDs by a Rookie - Vikings, Year TDs 1) Randy Moss, ) Adrian Peterson, ) Sammy White, ) Percy Harvin, Single-Season Most Combined Yards by a Rookie - Vikings, Year Combined Yards 1) Percy Harvin, ,081 2) Adrian Peterson, ,021 Most Receptions as a Rookie - Vikings, Year Receptions 1) Randy Moss, ) Percy Harvin, * Harvin s 790 receiving yards and his 6 receiving TDs in 2009 rank as the 4thmost and 3rd-most, respectively, among rookies in Vikings history. HARVIN ON THE GROUND WR Percy Harvin now has 242 rushing yards as a Viking, good for 2nd place in team history among WRs. Harvin scored his 1st career rushing TD at Green Bay (10/24/10), becoming only the 5th player in team history to score TDs 3 different ways in a season. Career Rushing Yards by a Wide Receiver - Vikings, Years Rushing Yards 1) Anthony Carter, ) Percy Harvin, Single-Season Rushing Attempts by a Wide Receiver - Vikings, Year Attempts 1) Percy Harvin, ) Anthony Carter, ) Percy Harvin, s to Score Three Different Ways in a Season - Vikings 1t) Percy Harvin, 2010 (1 rush, 3 pass, 1 kick return) 1t) Mewelde Moore, 2005 (1 rush, 1 pass, 1 punt return) 1t) Koren Robinson, 2005 (1 rush, 1 pass, 1 kick return) 1t) Herschel Walker, 1989 (5 rush, 1 pass, 1 kick return) 1t) Bill Brown, 1963 (7 rush, 2 pass, 1 kick return) OFF TO A STRONG START Percy Harvin s opening 2 seasons have ranked among the best in Vikings history for starts to their career. Harvin ranked 4th in Vikings receiving yards in the opening 2 seasons and enters his 3rd season poised to make a big splash on the receptions in the opening 3 seasons chart. Among Vikings WRs, Harvin currently ranks behind only Randy Moss, Ahmad Rashad, Cris Carter and Sammy White. Receptions by Vikings in First 3 seasons Receptions 1) Randy Moss ) Rickey Young ) Jermaine Wiggins ) Ted Brown ) Amp Lee ) Ahmad Rashad ) Chuck Foreman ) Cris Carter ) Sammy White t) Percy Harvin t) Bernard Berrian HARVIN SETS COMBINED YARDS RECORD In 2009, Harvin established the Vikings record for the most combined yards with 2,081 (1,156 kickoff returns, 790 receiving, 135 rushing). The dynamic Harvin surpassed Herschel Walker s 2,051 yards in 1990 and Adrian Peterson s 2007 total of 2,021 yards. Single-Season Most Combined Yards - Vikings, Year Combined Yards 1) Percy Harvin, ,081 2) Herschel Walker, ,051 * In 2010, Harvin ranked 2nd in the NFC with 1,908 combined net yards. He missed two games with an illness. WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 35

36 VIKINGS 2011 OFFENSIVE TEAM NOTES BERRI NICE WR Bernard Berrian Berrian owns two of the three longest pass plays in team history. His 99- yard TD reception against Chicago in 2008 (11/30) broke a 46-year-old team record for the longest pass play. It also tied for the longest pass in NFL history; only 11 players have caught 99-yard TD passes all-time. 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 Pass Completion - NFL Play Yards 1t) Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian, MIN vs. CHI, 11/30/ t 1t) 10 other plays...99t BERRIAN AND NFC NORTH CHAMPIONSHIPS Since entering the league in 2004, WR Bernard Berrian has been on four teams in seven years that have won the NFC North. Berrian s NFC North Championships Chicago Bears Chicago Bears Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings BIG PLAY ABILITY WR Bernard Berrian proved his big-play ability in 2008 with 3 TDs of 80+ yards, including an NFL record-tying 99-yard TD reception against Chicago. Averaging 20.1 yards per catch, Berrian led the NFL in 2008, Since entering the league, Berrian has averaged 14.6 yards per catch. 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) TRIO REACHES 500 COMBINED YARDS The trio of WR Percy Harvin, WR Greg Camarillo and RB Adrian Peterson became just the second in team history to put up a combined 500 net yards in a single game, when the three tallied 510 total yards vs. Arizona on 11/7/10. SHIANCOE PUTS UP IMPRESSIVE NUMBERS TE Visanthe Shiancoe finished the 2010 season with 530 receiving yards and 2 TDs on 47 receptions. Shiancoe has 20 TDs over the last 3 years, which is 4th among all TEs during that time and tied for the 16th-most among all players. Shiancoe has caught 16 TD passes in the last 35 regular season games and has moved into 2nd-place among Vikings TEs with 21 career TDs. Most Receiving TDs NFL TDs 1) Larry Fitzgerald, ARI (WR) t) Calvin Johnson, DET (WR) t) Randy Moss, NE-MIN (WR) ) Roddy White, ATL (WR) t) Antonio Gates, SD (TE) t) Dwayne Bowe, KC (WR) t) Greg Jennings, GB (WR) t) Andre Johnson, HOU (WR) ) Terrell Owens, DAL/CIN t) Anquan Boldin, ARI (WR) t) Vernon Davis, SF (TE) t) Reggie Wayne, IND (WR) t) Tony Gonzalez, ATL (TE) t) Miles Austin, DAL (WR) t) Marques Colston, NO (WR) t) Visanthe Shiancoe, MIN (TE) t) Lance Moore, NO (WR)...20 Most Career Receiving TDs by Vikings Tight Ends TDs 1) Steve Jordan, ) Visanthe Shiancoe, ) Stu Voigt, ) Joe Senser, Most Receiving TDs by a Tight End in a Single Season - Vikings TDs 1) Visanthe Shiancoe, ) Joe Senser, t) Visanthe Shiancoe, t) Joe Senser, SHIANCOE IN TOP 5 TE Visanthe Shiancoe s currently ranks 2nd in Vikings history for most receiving yards by a TE. His 2,015 since joining the team surpassed Joe Senser and Stu Voigt. Most Receiving Yards by a Tight End - Vikings, Years Yards 1) Steve Jordan, ,307 2) Visanthe Shiancoe, ,015 3) Stu Voigt, ,919 4) Joe Senser, ,822 5) Jim Kleinsasser, ,684 6) Jermaine Wiggins, ,659 Most Combined Net Yards by a Trio in a Single Game - Vikings s (Combined yards), Game Yards 1) Peterson (361), Williamson (99), Taylor (83), at CHI, 10/14/ ) Harvin (214), Camarillo (152), Peterson (144), vs. ARI, 11/7/ ) Ismail (238), Reed (149), Palmer (106), at DET, 11/23/ WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 36

37 VIKINGS 2011 OFFENSIVE TEAM NOTES 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 119 career games, which ranks as the 2nd-most among all Vikings TEs, and has played in 96 consecutive games, the 2nd-longest streak for a Vikings TE. Kleinsasser has 191 career catches, which is 2nd in team history for TEs, and his 10 catches in a single game (at St. Louis - 11/30/03) stand as the 2nd-most among Vikings tight ends. Kleinsasser has been named to the USA Today s All-Joe, honoring hardworking and under-recognized NFL players, in each of the last two seasons. Career Starts by Tight Ends - Vikings Starts 1) Steve Jordan ) Jim Kleinsasser Career Games Played by Tight Ends - Vikings Games Played 1) Steve Jordan, ) Jim Kleinsasser, ) Stu Voigt, Consecutive Games Played by Tight Ends - Vikings Consecutive Games Played 1) Steve Jordan, ) Jim Kleinsasser, ) Brent Novoselsky, Career Catches by Tight Ends - Vikings Catches 1) Steve Jordan, ) Jim Kleinsasser, ) Jermaine Wiggins, ) Stu Voigt, BLAZING THE TRAIL TE 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 eight different Vikings backs to break the 100-yard mark 57 times, including playoff action, and he s blocked for the Vikings top 6 single-season performances. 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, 2009: 1,383 yards ) Adrian Peterson, 2007: 1,341 yards ) Adrian Peterson, 2010: 1, ) Michael Bennett, 2002: 1,296 yards ) Robert Smith, 1997: 1,266 yards... NA 8) Chester Taylor, 2006: 1,216 yards Yard Rushers Behind Kleinsasser 100-Yard Games (including playoffs) Adrian Peterson...25 Robert Smith * Michael Bennett...8 Chester Taylor... 6 Mewelde Moore...2 Onterrio Smith...2 Moe Williams...2 Artose Pinner...1 * Finished with 29 for his career. WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 37 HE S A LOAD TO DEAL WITH Most Starts by a Rookie Tackle - Vikings, Year Starts 1t) Gary Zimmerman, 1986 * t) Todd Steussie, t) Phil Loadholt, t) Korey Stringer, * Played in the USFL prior to joining the Vikings Vikings T Phil Loadholt started 15 games (missed St. Louis to injury) his rookie season in 2009, which tied for the 3rd-most starts by a Vikings rookie tackle in team history. Loadholt was only the 5th Vikings rookie offensive tackle to start a season opener and only the 2nd right tackle (first since 1966). Loadholt was named to the NFL s All-Rookie. Rookie Tackles to Start Season Opener - Vikings, 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 FOLLOWING ROUTE 76 Since joining the Vikings in 2006, perennial All-Pro LG Steve Hutchinson has proven his worth. In 75 regular season games played with the Vikings, he has blocked for a 100-yard rusher 29 times (Adrian Peterson-22, Chester Taylor-6, Artose Pinner-1). Hutchinson has blocked for a 100-yard rusher 61 times in his career (including playoffs) and has made room for three games with a runner over 200 yards. He has had a 1,000-yard rusher behind him in each of his 10 NFL seasons, including the past four years with Peterson. Hutchinson has blocked for 3 league-leading rushers during his career (Shaun Alexander twice, Adrian Peterson once). Hutchinson has been selected to seven Pro Bowls and has been named All- Pro seven times during his 10 seasons in the NFL. At one point in 2009, he had a streak of 26 consecutive games without a penalty. 1,000 Yard Rushers Behind Hutchinson, Year Yards Adrian Peterson, ,298 Adrian Peterson, ,383 Adrian Peterson, ,760* Adrian Peterson, ,341 Chester Taylor, ,216 Shaun Alexander, ,880* Shaun Alexander, ,696* Shaun Alexander, ,435 Shaun Alexander, ,175 Shaun Alexander, ,318 * NFL Leading Rusher Bold denotes Hutchinson s years as a Viking. 100-Yard Rushers/Games Behind Hutchinson Games (including playoffs) Shaun Alexander...31 Adrian Peterson...23 Chester Taylor...6 Artose Pinner...1

38 VIKINGS 2011 OFFENSIVE TEAM NOTES FROM UNDRAFTED ROOKIE TO STARTER The Vikings offensive line suffered a blow in 2010 when Vikings G Anthony Herrera tore his ACL in Week 11 vs. Green Bay. Prior to the injury, Herrera had started 58 games and had played in 68 contests since joining the Vikings as an undrafted rookie free agent in Behind Herrera, Vikings running backs have had some of the best single-season rushing totals in team history. As a starter, Herrera has been a part of five of the top eight totals in team history. 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 Best Single-Season Rushing Totals - Vikings, Year Yards 1) Adrian Peterson, ,760 2) Robert Smith, ,521 3) Adrian Peterson, ,383 4) Adrian Peterson, ,341 5) Adrian Peterson, ,298 6) Michael Bennett, ,296 7) Robert Smith, ,266 8) Chester Taylor, ,216 PONDER PASSES TEST The Vikings selected Christian Ponder with the 12th overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, making him only the 3rd QB the club has drafted in the 1st round. Ponder s performance during the preseason provided optimism for the future as he completed 55.1% of his passes, had 1 TD and 0 INTs passing and gained 83 yards rushing on 13 carries. Vikings 1st-Round Draft Pick QBs, Year Selection Tommy Kramer, #27 Daunte Culpepper, #11 Christian Ponder, #12 JOHNSON JUMPS IN The Vikings acquired starting LT Charlie Johnson early in 2011 training camp as a free agent following his release by Indianapolis. During his tenure with the Colts, Johnson started 54 games and played in a pair of Super Bowls, including starting Super Bowl XLIV at LT. Johnson protected future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning as the Colts ranked #1 in NFL passing offense in 2010 and #2 in The Colts posted the #4 mark in total offense and #9 in Johnson was the Colts regular starter at LT when Manning won NFL MVP honors in 2008 and During his tenure with Indy, the Colts went to the playoffs all 5 seasons and won AFC South titles in 4 of his 5 seasons. WEBB GEMS In 2010, Vikings rookie QB Joe Webb made his first career start in Week 16 at Philadelphia (12/28/10), leading the team to an upset victory over the Eagles. With the win, Webb became only the second rookie quarterback in team history to win his first career start (Ron VanderKelen - 12/15/63). Against the Eagles, Webb completed 17-of-26 passes for 195 yards and no interceptions. He also rushed six times for 31 yards, including a 9-yard TD scramble. On the season, Webb threw for 477 yards on 54-of-89 passing (60.7%) and rushed for two TDs and 120 yards on 18 carries. Rushing TDs by Quarterbacks in First Year - Vikings, Year Rushing TDs 1) Fran Tarkenton, t) Joe Webb, t) Joe Kapp, * Kapp came to NFL from CFL in Consecutive Games with Rushing TD by a Rookie - Vikings, Year Games w/ Rushing TD 1t) Joe Webb, t) Adrian Peterson, t) D.J. Dozier, t) Chuck Foreman, WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 38

39 VIKINGS 2011 DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES NOWHERE TO RUN The Vikings rush defense finished the 2010 season ranked 9th in the NFL and 4th in the NFC, allowing yards per game Opponent Rushing Yards Yards Allowed Yards Per Game 1) Pittsburgh ) Chicago ) New York Jets ) San Diego ) Baltimore ) San Francisco ) Miami ) New York Giants ) Minnesota In the last five years, the Vikings have allowed only six 100-yard individual rushing performances in 80 regular season games ( ). At one point the Vikings went 36 consecutive games without allowing a 100-yard rusher, which was the 2nd-longest streak in team history, before giving up 109 yards to RB Jonathan Stewart at Carolina last season (12/20/09). 100-Yard Rushers Allowed Yard Rushers Allowed 1) Pittsburgh...3 2) Minnesota...6 3) Baltimore...8 Longest Stretch w/out Allowing a 100-Yard Rusher - Vikings Years Games 1) 11/02/86-12/11/ ) 11/18/07-12/13/ The Vikings have given up a total of 6,429 rushing yards over the past five seasons, which is the fewest in the NFL during that time. Opponents have averaged 80.4 rushing yards per game over the last five years. The Vikings became the first team since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to rank #1 against the run in three consecutive seasons ( ), and finished a strong 2nd in Opponent Rushing Yards Yards Allowed Yards Per Game 1) Minnesota... 6, ) Pittsburgh... 6, ) Baltimore... 6, Opponent Rushing TDs TDs 1) Baltimore ) Pittsburgh ) Minnesota...41 Opponent Average Yards Per Rush Avg. 1) Baltimore ) Minnesota ) Pittsburgh Opponent Rushes of 10+ Yards Yard Rushes 1) Pittsburgh ) Baltimore ) Minnesota Opponent Rushing Attempts Att. 1) Pittsburgh... 1,864 2) Minnesota... 1,872 3) New England... 1,970 PREVENTING THE BIG PLAY The Vikings gave up just 49 plays of 20 yards or more during the 2010 season, which was the 4th-fewest in the NFL Opponent Plays of 20+ Yards 20+ Yard Plays 1) Pittsburgh ) San Diego ) Atlanta ) Minnesota Opponent Pass Plays of 20+ Yards 20+ Yard Passes 1) Pittsburgh ) San Diego ) Tampa Bay t) Atlanta t) Buffalo ) Minnesota Opponent Rushing Plays of 20+ Yards 20+ Yard Rushes 1) Pittsburgh...1 2) Miami...4 3t) Baltimore...6 3t) Houston...6 3t) New England...6 6) San Diego...7 7) New York Jets...8 8t) Philadelphia...9 8t) San Francisco t) Minnesota t) Four teams tied STIFLING DEFENSE The Vikings overall defense ranked 8th in the NFL and 4th in the NFC in 2010 after finishing 6th in both 2008 and For the first time since 1993 the Vikings ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in total defense (8th), rush defense (9th) and pass defense (10th) Defensive Rankings YPG 1) San Diego ) Pittsburgh ) New York Jets ) New Orleans ) Green Bay ) Miami ) New York Giants ) Minnesota LIMITING THE DAMAGE A successful defense aims to keep the opposing offense off-schedule by limiting them on first down. The Vikings ranked 7th in the NFL in 2010 by holding their opposition to an average gain of 5.17 yards on first down Opponent First Down Yardage Avg. 1) Pittsburgh ) San Diego ) New York Jets ) Tennessee ) San Francisco ) Carolina ) Minnesota WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 39

40 VIKINGS 2011 DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES DRIVE STOPPERS The Vikings allowed 53 scoring drives on the 2010 season (35 touchdowns, 18 FG), tied for the 7th-fewest in the NFL Scoring Drives Allowed Scoring Drives 1t) Green Bay t) Pittsburgh ) Atlanta ) San Diego ) Chicago ) Tampa Bay t) Minnesota t) New York Jets Opponent Scoring Efficiency Opp. Drives Scoring Drives Scoring Eff. 1) Chicago ) Green Bay ) Pittsburgh ) San Diego ) Atlanta ) New York Jets ) Kansas City ) New York Giants ) Minnesota The Vikings were also very good at preventing opponents from having long drives during the 2010 season, allowing only 27 scoring drives of 60 or more yards and just 20 opponent drives of 10 plays or more Long Scoring Drives Allowed (60+ yards) Scoring Drives 1t) Minnesota t) Pittsburgh t) San Diego Opponent 10-Play Drives 10 Play Drives 1) Oakland ) New York Jets ) New York Giants t) Minnesota t) Denver t) Philadelphia t) San Diego...20 GROUNDING THE AERIAL ATTACK Minnesota allowed 3,367 passing yards on the 2010 season, yards per game. Part of their success was limiting opponents to short gains when they did complete passes Opponent Yards Per Catch Yds/Catch 1) Indianapolis ) Pittsburgh ) Chicago ) Tennessee ) Atlanta ) Minnesota PREVENTING FIRST-DOWNS Vikings opponents managed 276 first downs on the 2010 season, the 8thfewest in the NFL Opponents First Downs Allowed First Downs Allowed 1) San Diego ) New York Giants ) Miami ) Green Bay t) New York Jets t) Pittsburgh ) New Orleans ) Minnesota The Vikings were disciplined on the defensive side of the ball, allowing only 11 first downs via penalty for the entire season, tied for the fewest in the league First Downs Allowed by Penalty First Downs Allowed-Penalty 1t) Minnesota t) Chicago rd-AND-LONG The Vikings defense was very good when forcing opponents into 3rd-andlong situations in 2010, allowing them to convert just 22.4 percent of the time Opp. 3rd-and-Long Conversions (>6 yds) Pct. 1) San Francisco ) Arizona ) Cincinnati ) New Orleans ) Chicago ) Minnesota BEHIND ENEMY LINES Vikings defenders could often be found in the opponents backfield during the 2010 season, making 51 tackles for negative yardage on rushing plays (excluding opponent kneeldowns), ranking 6th in the NFL Opponent Rushes for Negative Yardage (Non-Kneeldowns) Negative Rushes 1) Carolina t) Miami t) Oakland t) Tennessee ) Philadelphia ) Minnesota RED ZONE TAKEAWAYS Even when opponents were able to get in the red zone against the Vikings, the defense did not give in. The Vikings tied for the 2nd-most red zone takeaways (6) of any team in the NFL and had the highest percentage of takeaways per red zone drives in the league Red Zone Takeaways RZ Drives RZ Takeaways Pct. 1) Minnesota ) New York Giants ) Carolina WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 40

41 JARED ALLEN NOTES ALLEN TERRORIZES QUARTERBACKS DE Jared Allen led the Vikings in sacks for the 3rd-straight season, posting 11.0 in If the perennial pass-rushing presence leads the team in 2011, he will be the 1st Viking since Hall of Famer John Randle from to lead the club 4 straight seasons. For the final 8 weeks of the 2010 season, Allen led the NFL with 10.0 sacks. Through his 1st 3 years with the Vikings Allen has totaled 40.0 sacks, setting a Vikings record. Since entering the league in 2004, Allen has 83.0 career sacks, which ranks 1st among all players during that time frame. His 14.5 sacks in both 2008 and 09 are the most a Vikings player has had in a single season since DT John Randle had 15.5 in 1998, while his 08 output was the most any player has had in his first season with the Vikings. He now has 40.0 sacks as a Viking, the 2nd-most of any player in the NFL from NFL Sack Leaders from Sacks 1) Jared Allen ) DeMarcus Ware NFL Sack Leaders from (since Allen joined Vikings) Sacks 1) DeMarcus Ware, DAL ) Jared Allen, MIN Most Sacks in a Single Game - Vikings Sacks 1) Randy Holloway, vs. Atlanta, 9/16/ ) Jared Allen, vs. Green Bay, 10/6/ t) Kevin Williams, vs. Detroit, 10/12/08 (last time) Most Sacks in Opening 3 Seasons - Vikings, Years Sacks 1) Jared Allen, ) Alan Page, ) Kevin Williams, TAKING THE BALL AWAY Allen is tied for 2nd among all defensive linemen with 4 INTs since he entered the league in NFL Interception Leaders from Defensive Linemen Interceptions 1) Julius Peppers t) Jared Allen t) Alex Brown... 4 Interceptions By a Defensive Lineman, Season - Vikings Interceptions 1t) Jaren Allen, t) Kevin Williams, t) Tim Newton, Longest Fumble Recovery Returns by a Vikings Lineman, Game Return 1) Kevin Williams, vs. Jacksonville, 11/28/ t 2) Alan Page, at Chicago, 10/11/ t 3) Jared Allen, at St. Louis, 10/11/ t Most Fumble Recoveries Fumble Recoveries 1t) Jason Taylor/Osi Umenyiora t) Jared Allen/Raheem Brock...12 ALLEN BRINGS BACK SACK MEMORIES Allen notched a team-leading 14.5 sacks in both 2008 and 2009, becoming only the 2nd Viking in the past 30 years with multiple seasons of at least 14.5 sacks (Chris Doleman, and ). Prior to Allen s arrival, the last Viking to top 14.5 sacks was DT John Randle, who amassed 15.5 in Allen s 2008 and 09 sack total each rank in the Vikings top 10 for a single season, matching Doleman (1992) for 7th place. Allen s 14.5 sacks in 08 were the most any player has had in his first 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) Jared Allen, t) Chris Doleman, Allen s 83.0 sacks since entering the league in 2004 are the 3rd-most among all NFL players for the first seven years in the NFL. Most Sacks in First Seven NFL Seasons - NFL, Years Sacks 1) Reggie White, ) Derrick Thomas, ) Jared Allen, ) Richard Dent, ) Leslie O Neal, SAFETY IN NUMBERS Since joining the Vikings, Allen has collected a team-record three safeties. He had two safeties in 2008, which tied the NFL record for the most in a single season. Allen s two safeties also tied a team record held by Alan Page (1971). Most Career Safeties - Vikings Safeties 1) Jared Allen, t) Chris Doleman, , t) Carl Eller, t) Alan Page, Most Single Season Safeties - NFL Safeties 1t) Jared Allen, MIN, t) Alan Page, MIN, t) 13 other players tied... 2 Most Single Season Safeties - Vikings Safeties 1t) Jared Allen, t) Alan Page, The two safeties vs. Green Bay (11/9/08) 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 WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 41

42 VIKINGS 2011 DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES WILLIAMS ON TRACK DT Kevin Williams was named to the Pro Bowl for the 6th time after finishing the 2010 season with 49 tackles, 9.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, 29 QB hurries and 7 passes defensed. Since entering the league in 2003, Williams leads all NFL DTs with 49.5 sacks. After leading NFL DTs with 8.5 sacks in 08, Williams tied for 1st among DTs with 6.0 sacks in With 49.5 career sacks, Williams ranks 9th in team history among all Vikings players Sacks By Defensive Tackles - NFL Sacks 1) Kevin Williams, MIN ) Rod Coleman, OAK/ATL ) Shaun Rogers, DET/CLE Most Sacks In A Single Game - Vikings 1) Randy Holloway, vs. Atlanta, 9/16/ ) Jared Allen, vs. Green Bay, 10/5/ 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, WILLIAMS WRITES HISTORY DT Kevin Williams has 4 career defensive TDs, which is tied for the most defensive TDs (INTs and FRs) in Vikings history and he is the only non-db on the list. Williams needs 1 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/ yard fumble return at Seattle, 10/22/ yard fumble return vs. Atlanta, 9/9/ yard INT return at San Francisco, 12/9/ yard INT return Most Career Defensive Touchdowns (INT-FR) - Vikings 1t) Kevin Williams, (2-2)...4 1t) Antoine Winfield, (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 MAN IN THE MIDDLE Considered one of the most remarkable comeback stories in 2010, E.J. Henderson returned from a severe broken leg in December 2009 to step back into the starting lineup for all 16 games. Henderson not only returned, but played some of the best football of his career and earned his 1st career Pro Bowl berth, the 1st Vikings LB to earn the honors since Ed McDaniel in Recognized by his teammates for his leadership, Henerson earned the club s Ed Block Courage Award in 2009 and was selected as the Vikings Man of the Year. In 2010, LB E.J. Henderson tied for the team lead with 3 interceptions and ranked 2nd on the team with 139 tackles, including a season-high 13 tackles vs. Dallas. His 139 stops ranks as the 3rd-best of his career. One of the Vikings captains from , Henderson has led the team in tackles 3 times over the last 6 years ( ; ; career high). He missed most of the 2008 season due to injury and was leading the team with 100 tackles in 2009 before a season-ending injury. Along with his tackles, Henderson has 13.5 sacks for his career, which ranks 4th all-time among Vikings linebackers. Career Sacks by Vikings Linebackers Sacks 1) Matt Blair, ) Ed McDaniel, ) Fred McNeill, ) E.J. Henderson, BASH BROTHERS When rookie free agent Erin Henderson joined the Vikings in 2008 he became teammates with big brother E.J. for the 1st time in their lives. The brothers are 6 years apart in age and were never teammates growing up nor at the University of Maryland where they both starred. In 2011, the duo will start side-by-side in the Vikings LB corps and join rare company as brothers and teammates in the NFL. The last Vikings brothers to play together were Dale Carter and Jake Reed. The Vikings have never had a pair of brothers start on the same side of the ball and around the NFL in recent memory the feat is unique. Against the Dolphins in Week 2 (9/19/10), LB E.J. Henderson forced a Ricky Williams fumble that was scooped up by his brother LB Erin Henderson. Erin returned it to the 1-yard line to set up a Vikings touchdown and pull them within 14-7 in the third quarter. In the 4th quarter, E.J. recovered a Ronnie Brown fumble that set the Vikings up inside the Dolphins 25-yard line. It was the 9th career fumble recovery for E.J. and the second for Erin. Most Career Interceptions By a Defensive Lineman - Vikings 1) Chris Doleman, , ) Kevin Williams, ) Jared Allen, Most Single Season INTs By a Defensive Lineman - Vikings 1t) Jared Allen, t) Kevin Williams, t) Tim Newton, WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 42

43 VIKINGS 2011 DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES LEADING LINEBACKERS WIth his interception in the 3rd quarter at Washington on November 28, LB E.J. Henderson tied for the team lead with 3 picks on the 2010 season. He also tied for the most INTs in the NFL among LBs in Interceptions by a Linebacker - NFL INT 1t) E.J. Henderson, MIN t) A.J. Hawk, GB t) Takeo Spikes, SF... 3 Against the Dallas Cowboys on October 17, 2010, Henderson picked off 2 Tony Romo passes. He was 1 of 4 LBs to accomplish the feat in Interceptions in a Game by a Linebacker - NFL INT Opponent 1t) E.J. Henderson, MIN vs. Dallas (10/17/10) 1t) David Bowens, CLE at N.O. (10/24/10) 1t) Sean Lee, DAL at Ind. (12/5/10) 1t) Rob Ninkovich, NE at Miami (10/4/10) Interceptions in a Single Game by a Linebacker - Vikings, Game INTs 1t) Jack Del Rio, at Detroit, 12/5/ t) Roy Winston, at San Francisco, 10/25/ t) E.J. Henderson, vs. Dallas, 10/17/ t) Nine players... 2 FUMBLES LEAD TO SCORES The Vikings have scored 49 TDs off a fumble recovery since the 1970 NFL merger. That total is tied for 1st during that time span. Fumble Recoveries for a Touchdown Since NFL FR for TD 1t) Minnesota t) Atlanta...49 In the past 5 seasons, the Vikings have scored 9 times on fumble recoveries (8 defensive recoveries, 1 offensive recovery), which is tied for 2nd in the NFL during that time. Fumble Recoveries for a Touchdown NFL FR for TD 1) Arizona t) Minnesota t) Philadelphia t) San Diego... 9 RETURN TO SENDER The Vikings have scored 26 times on returns (INT, FR, KR, PR and blocked FG) since the start of the 2006 season, a number that is 4th in the league during that time frame. The Vikings have scored 18 times on defense, returning 10 INTs and 8 fumbles for touchdowns. The other 8 scores came on 4 kickoff returns, 2 punt returns, a blocked field goal and an offensive fumble. NFL Returns/Defensive Touchdowns TDs 1) Arizona ) Chicago ) Green Bay ) Minnesota...26 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) other times TAKEAWAY GREENWAY Vikings LB Chad Greenway became just the 15th player in team history to notch a 3-takeaway game and only the 3rd LB (Jack Del Rio and Roy Winston) to accomplish the feat when he intercepted 2 passes and recovered a fumble at Detroit in Greenway also recovered fumbles in Week 4 vs. the Packers and Week 14 vs. Cincinnati. His three FRs in 2009 were tied for 3rd in the NFL. Greenway has 8 fumble recoveries for his career, which is tied for the most among all players from (missed 2006 to injury). Most Interceptions in a Single Game by a Linebacker - Vikings, Game INTs 1t) Jack Del Rio, at Detroit, 12/5/ t) Roy Winston, at San Francisco, 10/25/ t) Chad Greenway, at Detroit, 9/20/ t) 8 other players...2 Most Opponent Fumble Recoveries NFL, FRs 1t) Chad Greenway t) Bradie James...8 1t) Jay Ratliff...8 1t) Kerry Rhodes...8 1t) Antonio Smith...8 GREEN LIGHT TO TACKLE According to coaches film review, LB Chad Greenway led the Vikings in tackles for the 3rd-straight season with 149 tackles in 2010 (127 tackles in 2009, 150 tackles in 2008). Based on NFL play-by-play statistics (142 tackles), Greenway ranked 1st in the NFC and 4th in the NFL in tackles. GREENWAY RANKS AMONG VIKINGS BEST LB Chad Greenway ranks in the Vikings top 10 for single-season fumble recoveries and sacks. If Greenway leads the team in tackles in 2011, he will be only the 3rd player to do so 4 straight years Vikings Single-Season Defensive Fumble Recoveries Opp. Fumble Recoveries 1) Don Hultz, 1963 (NFL Leader) ) Alan Page, 1970 (NFL Leader) ) Fred McNeill, t) Chris Doleman, t) Joey Browner, t) Matt Blair, t) Chad Greenway, 2007 (NFL Leader) t) 10 other players... 4 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, Consecutive Seasons Leading Vikings in Tackles Seasons 1) Scott Studwell, ) Rip Hawkins, t) Jack Del Rio, t) Ed McDaniel, t) Chad Greenway, WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 43

44 VIKINGS 2011 DEFENSIVE TEAM NOTES TAKEAWAY TOINE CB Antoine Winfield set a team record in 2010 for the most tackles by a CB in a single season, finishing the year with 110 tackles, 3 tackles-for-loss, 2 sacks, 2 QB hurries, 1 FF, 1 FR, 2 INTs and 9 passes defensed. He earned NFC Defensive of the Week honors following a performance at Philadelphia in Week 16 in which he led the team with 9 tackles and 2.0 sacks, including a play in which he sacked Michael Vick, forced a fumble and returned the fumble 45 yards for a TD. He is currently 2nd in career return TDs as a Viking, scoring 5 times in the past 3 seasons. He has scored a defensive TD for the Vikings in 4 of the past 5 seasons and has 4 of the Vikings 17 defensive TDs since Winfield has 25 total takeaways as a Viking (17 INTs, 8 FRs), which ranks as the 6th-most in team history among CBs. Most Tackles by a Cornerback in a Single Season - Vikings, Season Tackles 1) Antoine Winfield, ) Willie Teal, ) Rufus Bess, t) Carl Lee, t) Antoine Winfield, t) Cedric Griffin, Most Career Takeaways by a Cornerback - Vikings 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) ) Antoine Winfield (17 INT, 8 FR) ) Audray McMillian...21 (19 INT, 2 FR)...79 Most Career Return Touchdowns (All Returns) - Vikings TDs 1) Ed Sharockman, CB...6 (3 INT, 2 BP, 1 FR) 2) Antoine Winfield, CB...5 (2 INT, 2 FR, 1 BFG) 3t) Kevin Williams, DT...4 (2 INTs, 2 FRs) 3t) 6 other players...4 WINFIELD AND GRIFFIN LIGHT OPPONENTS UP CBs Antoine Winfield and Cedric Griffin have earned reputations across the league as big hitters with the Vikings. Both players already rank among the Vikings all-time leaders in forced fumbles from the defensive backfield. They re also a major reason the Vikings defense led the NFL in rushing defense in 3-straight seasons from Most Career Forced Fumbles by a Defensive Back - Vikings, Seasons FFs 1) Joey Browner, t) Antoine Winfield, t) Cedric Griffin, ) Orlando Thomas, GRIFFIN TAKES IT AWAY CB Cedric Griffin is making a remarkable comeback from severe knee injuries in back-toback seasons and is pushing for a return to his starting spot at RCB. Griffin was injured in the 2009 NFC Championship game and returned to the field to start in the 3rd game of the 2010 season. Griffin only saw action in 2 games during the 2010 season before suffering a season-ending knee injury in the loss to the New York Jets in Week 5. He had 9 tackles, 1 tackle-for-loss and 4 passes defensed in his limited action. Prior to the 09 season, Griffin had 3 interceptions in the regular season from In the 2008 Wild Card playoff game, he notched a pick off Eagles QB Donovan McNabb. Griffin s Career INTs Game QB INTs at Seattle, 10/22/06...Seneca Wallace... 1 (0) at Detroit, 12/10/06...Jon Kitna... 1 (4) at Arizona, 12/14/08...Kurt Warner...1 (-2) vs. Philadelphia, 1/4/09*...Donovan McNabb... 1 (0) at Cleveland, 9/13/09...Brady Quinn... 1 (0) vs. San Francisco, 9/27/09...Shaun Hill... 1 (0) vs. Chicago, 11/29/09...Jay Cutler... 1 (0) at Chicago, 12/28/09...Jay Cutler...1 (-2) * Playoffs PICKS, PICKS, PICKS The Vikings have returned 10 of their 74 INTs over the last f5 years for TDs, a total that is tied for 8th during that time. Vikings Defensive Touchdowns Game Play vs. Chicago, 9/24/06...Antoine Winfield 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 Winfield 14 INT return at Detroit, 9/16/07...Ray Edwards 9 FR return - L at Dallas, 10/21/07...Cedric Griffin 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 Winfield 19 FR return - W at Jacksonville, 11/23/08...Napoleon Harris 27 FR return - W at St. Louis, 10/11/09...Jared Allen 52 FR return - W at Philadelphia, 12/28/10...Antoine Winfield 45 FR return - W at Detroit, 1/2/11...Jared Allen 36 INT return - L Most Interceptions Returned for TDs INTs for TDs 1) Green Bay ) Baltimore ) Arizona t) Tampa Bay t) Tennessee t) Buffalo t) Pittsburgh t) Minnesota t) Dallas t) New England t) New Orleans...10 WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 44

45 RYAN LONGWELL NOTES MR. AUTOMATIC 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 87-of- 91 (95.6%) field goals from inside 45 yards since joining the Vikings in Two of his 4 misses from inside 45 were blocked. Longwell led the NFL in FG percentage (17-for- 18, 94.4%) for the 2010 season, the highest single-season FG percentage of his career. It marked the 2nd-consecutive season that Longwell had a FG percentage over 90%. Highest Field Goal % in NFL % 1) Ryan Longwell, MIN ) Adam Vinatieri, IND ) Rob Bironas, TEN Highest Field Goal % NFL % 1) Ryan Longwell, MIN (43-46) 2) Neil Rackers, HOU (43-47) Highest Career Field Goals % (100+ FG Made) - NFL % 1) Nate Kaeding ) Mike Vanderjagt ) Shayne Graham ) Rob Bironas ) Robbie Gould ) Stephen Gostkowski ) Matt Stover ) Ryan Longwell CAREER FIELD GOALS Longwell is one of just 22 NFL players all-time to make 300 field goals and now ranks 14th in league history with 339 field goals made. NFL Career Field Goals Made (Regular Season) 1) Morten Andersen ) Gary Anderson ) John Carney ) Matt Stover ) Jason Hanson ) Jason Elam ) John Kasay ) Nick Lowery ) Jan Stenerud ) Norm Johnson ) Adam Vinatieri ) Eddie Murray ) Al Del Greco ) Ryan Longwell NEAR THE TOP IN 2009 Longwell finished the 2009 regular season ranked 3rd in the NFL with 132 points, a career high and the 2nd-most points in team history. LONGWELL ETCHES NAME IN VIKINGS BOOKS Longwell has put together 2 of the best seasons for a kicker in Vikings history in 2009 and He became the most accurate kicker in team history and holds 2 of the top 4 single-season marks for FG percentage. Career Field Goal Percentage (100+ FG Made) - Vikings Att. Made Pct. Long 1) Ryan Longwell ) Gary Anderson ) Fuad Reveiz Single-Season Field Goal Percentage - Vikings Season Att. Made Pct. 1) Gary Anderson ) Gary Anderson ) Ryan Longwell ) Ryan Longwell Longwell currently ranks 6th in Vikings history for the most points scored with his 529 since joining the team in 2006 and 4th among kickers. Most Career Points - Vikings Points 1) Fred Cox, ,365 2) Cris Carter, ) Fuad Reveiz, ) Randy Moss, , ) Gary Anderson, ) Ryan Longwell, WHEN THE GAME IS ON THE LINE Since joining the Vikings, Longwell has connected on 9 game-winning FGs, tied for the most in a Vikings career. Most Career Game-Winning Field Goals - Vikings, Years Game-Winning FGs 1t) Ryan Longwell, t) Fred Cox, Longwell s Game Winning Field Goals 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 : Houston : /12/04... Detroit : Minnesota : /11/05... Detroit :17 OT Washington : /17/06... Carolina :25 OT Chicago : New Orleans : /12/08... vs. Detroit : /28/08... vs. N.Y. Giants : /18/09... vs. Baltimore : /17/10... vs. Dallas : /7/10... vs. Arizona :42 OT Most Single-Season Points - Vikings Points 1) Gary Anderson, t) Ryan Longwell, t) Fuad Reveiz, t) Chuck Foreman, WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 45

46 VIKINGS 2011 SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES LONGWELL RANKS 15th IN ALL-TIME SCORING Longwell currently ranks 15th in NFL history with 1,583 career points. Since entering the league in 1997, Longwell ranks 1st in total scoring. All-Time NFL Scoring Leaders /Seasons Points 1) Morten Andersen, (25)...2,544 2) Gary Anderson, (23)...2,434 3) John Carney, (23)...2,062 4) Matt Stover, (19)...2,004 5) George Blanda, (26)...2,002 6) Jason Elam, (17)...1,983 7) Jason Hanson, (19)...1,890 8) John Kasay, (19)...1,823 9) Norm Johnson, (18)...1,736 10) Nick Lowery, (18)...1,711 11) Jan Stenerud, (19)...1,699 12) Adam Vinatieri, (15)...1,659 13) Eddie Murray, (19)...1,594 14) Al Del Greco, (17)...1,584 15) Ryan Longwell, (14)... 1,583 NFL Scoring Points 1) Ryan Longwell...1,583 2) Adam Vinatieri... 1,539 3) Jason Elam... 1,504 FROM 50 AND BEYOND K Ryan Longwell has connected on 22 field goals from 50+ yards during his career. His six FGs of 50+ yards in 2008 are a Vikings record for a single season and tied for 2nd in the NFL that year. With his 50-yarders in 2009, Longwell moved into first place for the most career 50-yard FGs in Vikings history with 9. He is 8-for-8 on his last yard attempts. Longwell is tied for 8th in NFL history for 50+ FGs made in a career with 22, just shy of Jeff Wilkins 26 for 7th in league history. Most Career 50-Yard Field Goals - Vikings, Seasons 50-Yard FGs 1) Ryan Longwell, ) Fuad Reveiz, t) Jan Stenerud, t) Chuck Nelson, t) Paul Edinger, 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 /27/09, vs. San Francisco W /29/09, vs. Chicago W KICKS FOR A CAUSE P Chris Kluwe makes a donation to Kicks for a Cure for every punt he lands inside the 20, a charity that benefits Duchenne muscular dystrophy research. Kluwe ranked 10th in the NFL with a 38.9 net punting average in Kluwe ranked 7th allowing 7.5 yards per return. The Vikings gave up just six punt returns of 10 yards or more on the season. He finished with a 43.0 gross average and 32 punts inside the 20 for the season. Kluwe s 32 punts inside the 20-yard line in 2010 tied for 5th-most in the NFL. The ensuing 32 possessions for opponents resulted in 20 punts and five turnovers. The Vikings scored 59 points after forcing a punt or turnover following one of Kluwe s punts inside the 20. Opponents scored 28 points after one of Kluwe s punts inside the Punts Inside the 20 - NFL Punts 1) Steve Weatherford, NYJ ) Sam Koch, BAL ) Andy Lee, SF ) Dustin Colquitt, KC t) Chris Kluwe, MIN...32 OVER 100 INSIDE 20 Since entering the league in 2005, Vikings P Chris Kluwe has left opponents inside the 20-yard line 158 times, the 5th-most in the NFL during that time span and 1st all-time in Vikings annals. In 2007, Kluwe left opponents inside the 20 a team-record 34 times, which ranked 3rd in the NFL. Vikings Career Punts Inside 20-Yard Line Punts Inside 20 1) Chris Kluwe ( ) ) Greg Coleman ( ) Vikings Punts Inside 20-Yard Line - Single Season Punts Inside 20 1) Chris Kluwe, ) Chris Kluwe, t) Chris Kluwe, t) Mike Saxon, Most Punts Inside NFL Punts Inside 20 1) Dustin Colquitt ) Brad Maynard ) Donnie Jones ) Shane Lechler ) Chris Kluwe GIVING IT THE BOOT P Chris Kluwe ranks 1st in team history for punts of 50+ yards, as he now has 142 punts that have gone over 50 yards since Vikings Career Punts of 50+ Yards 50+ Yard Punts 1) Chris Kluwe ( ) ) Greg Coleman ( )...99 Games with a 50+ Yard Punt Games 1) Chris Kluwe ( ) ) Greg Coleman ( )...68 WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 46

47 VIKINGS 2011 SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES KLUWE IN THE TOP 10 Since being cut by the Seahawks as a rookie in 2005, P Chris Kluwe has gone on to punt 474 times for the Vikings. He is tied for 9th in the NFL with a 44.2-yard gross punting average over the last six years. Gross Punting Average NFL Gross Avg. 1) Shane Lechler ) Mat McBriar ) Donnie Jones ) Andy Lee ) Brandon Fields ) Mike Scifres ) Jon Ryan ) Josh Bidwell t) Ben Graham t) Chris Kluwe Most Punts NFL Punts 1) Andy Lee t) Donnie Jones t) Brad Maynard ) Jason Baker ) Shane Lechler ) Dustin Colquitt ) Chris Kluwe PUNTING INTO THE RECORD BOOKS P Chris Kluwe now owns several Vikings records, including the highest single-season gross punting average, most punts of 50+ yards in a single season, and most 50-yard punts in a single game. Vikings Single-Season Gross Punting Average Gross Avg. 1) Chris Kluwe, ) Bobby Walden, Vikings Single-Season Net Punting Average Gross Avg. 1) Bobby Walden, ) Chris Kluwe, 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, HARVIN RETURNS KICKS KR Percy Harvin is just one of six players in the NFL to have three kickoff return touchdowns since Harvin showed his versatility as a rookie, earning a spot on the NFC Pro Bowl squad after finishing the 2009 regular season ranked 4th in the NFL with a 27.5-yard kickoff return average. Harvin, who never returned kicks in college, brought back 42 kickoffs for 1,156 yards, including a league-high two for TDs, setting a Vikings season and career record. Harvin s first kick return TD return came vs. San Francisco on 9/27/09. The 101-yard return is tied for the 2nd-longest in team history, and his 180 return yards in the game rank as the 2nd-most by a rookie in team history. Highest Single Season Kickoff Return Average - Vikings, Year Avg. 1) Aundrae Allison, ) Percy Harvin, Highest Kickoff Return Average in a Single Game - Vikings (min. 3), Game Avg. 1) Aundrae Allison, vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 (3 ret.) ) Percy Harvin, vs. San Francisco, 9/27/09 (4 ret.) ) Percy Harvin, vs. Dallas, 10/17/10 (3 ret.) Most Kickoff Return Yards in a Single Season - Vikings Rookies, Year Yards 1) Buster Rhymes, ,345 2) Percy Harvin, ,156 Most Kickoff Return Yards in a Single Game - Vikings Rookies, Game... Yards 1) Buster Rhymes, vs. Chicago, 9/19/ ) Percy Harvin, vs. San Francisco, 9/27/ RETURNING FOR TOUCHDOWNS With WR/KR Percy Harvin s 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown vs. Dallas, the Vikings have had at least one kickoff or punt returned for a touchdown each year since Listed below are all of the touchdowns: Kickoff/Punt Returns for Touchdowns Since Vikings Nate Burleson...91-yard PR... vs. IND (11/8/04) Koren Robinson...92-yard KOR... vs. NYG (11/13/05) Mewelde Moore...71-yard PR... vs. NYG (11/13/05) Mewelde Moore...71-yard PR... vs. NE (10/30/06) Aundrae Allison yard KOR... vs. DET (12/2/07) Bernard Berrian yard PR... at ARI (12/14/08) Percy Harvin yard KOR... vs. SF (9/27/09) Percy Harvin yard KOR... vs. PIT (10/25/09) Percy Harvin yard KOR... vs. DAL (10/17/10) WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 47

48 VIKINGS 2011 SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES RECORD-SETTING HARVIN WR/KR Percy Harvin became the first player in Vikings history to return two kickoffs for touchdowns with an 88-yarder at Pittsburgh (10/25/09). He returned his third kickoff for a TD against Dallas on October 17, Most Career Kickoff Returns for TDs in Vikings History KR for TD 1) Percy Harvin t) 11 players tied...1 Most Career Combined Kick Return Touchdowns - Vikings KR for TD 1t) Percy Harvin, (3 KOR) t) David Palmer, (2 PR, 1 KOR)...3 3) Mewelde Moore, (2 PR)...2 Harvin also holds the record for most career games with 150+ kickoff return yards. He had two games in 2010 with over 150 kickoff return yards (at NYJ, at CHI), giving him five career games with over 150 kick return yards. Most Career Games with 150+ Kickoff Return Yards - Vikings, Years Games 1) Percy Harvin, t) 5 times...2 Longest Kickoff Returns in Vikings History, Game Return 1) Aundrae Allison, vs. Detroit, 12/2/ t 2t) Lance Rentzel, vs. Baltimore, 11/14/ t 2t) Percy Harvin, vs. San Francisco, 9/27/ t 4) Eddie Payton, vs. Oakland, 9/14/ t 5) Clinton Jones, vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/5/ t 6) Percy Harvin, vs. Dallas, 10/17/ t 7) Herschel Walker, vs. Philadelphia, 11/19/ t 8) Dave Osborn, vs. Los Angeles, 10/3/ t) Percy Harvin, vs. Pittsburgh, 10/25/ t 9t) Buster Rhymes, vs. Philadelphia, 12/22/ t) David Palmer, vs. Pittsburgh, 12/13/ t Most Kickoff Returns of 50+ Yards in a Single Season - Vikings, Year 50+ Yard KR 1t) Percy Harvin, t) Adrian Peterson, t) Koren Robinson, t) Buster Rhymes, With his 175 yards in kickoff returns at Green Bay in 2009, Harvin became the first rookie in team history to have three games in a season with 150+ kickoff return yards. Most Kickoff Return Yards in a Single Game - Vikings Rookies, Game KR Yards 1) Buster Rhymes, vs. Chicago, 9/19/ ) Percy Harvin, vs. San Francisco, 9/27/ t) Troy Walters, vs. Green Bay, 12/17/ t) Bob Grim, vs. St. Louis, 10/8/ ) Percy Harvin, vs. Green Bay, 11/1/ ) Percy Harvin, at Pittsburgh, 10/25/ VIKINGS KICKOFF RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWNS WR/KR Percy Harvin added to his team record with his third career kickoff return for a touchdown. Here is a look at the all-time Vikings kickoff returns for TDs. All-Time Kickoff Returns for Touchdowns - Vikings Percy Harvin vs. Dallas, 10/17/10 (95) Percy Pittsburgh, 10/25/09 (88) Percy Harvin vs. San Francisco, 9/27/09 (101) Aundrae Allison vs. Detroit, 12/2/07 (104) Koren N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 (86) Moe N.Y. Giants, 12/26/99 (85) Robert Kansas City, 12/12/99 (76) David Baltimore, 12/13/98 (88) Herschel Philadelphia, 11/19/89 (93) Eddie Payton vs. Oakland, 9/14/81 (99) Keith Washington, 11/2/80 (70) Clinton Jones vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/5/67 (96) Lance Rentzel vs. Baltimore, 11/14/65 (101) Bill Los Angeles, 10/20/63 (78) HARVIN SETS COMBINED YARDS RECORD WR/KR Percy Harvin ranked 2nd in the NFC and 5th in the NFL in 2010 in combined yards with 1,908 (868 receiving, 933 kickoff return, 107 rushing). Only St. Louis WR Danny Amendola had more yards (2,364) than Harvin among NFC players in Harvin established the Vikings record for the most combined yards with 2,081 (1,156 kickoff returns, 790 receiving, 135 rushing) in The dynamic Harvin surpassed Herschel Walker s 2,051 yards in 1990 and Adrian Peterson s 2007 total of 2,021 yards with an 81-yard effort in the regular season finale vs. the New York Giants. Single-Season Most Combined Yards - Vikings, Year Combined Yards 1) Percy Harvin, ,081 2) Herschel Walker, ,051 Single-Season Most Combined Yards - Vikings Rookies, Year Combined Yards 1) Percy Harvin, ,081 2) Adrian Peterson, ,021 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. In Onatolu s first NFL season, he had an immediate impact on the Vikings as he finished the regular season tied for team-high honors with 24 special teams tackles. Onatolu had 10 special teams tackles during the 2010 season. FRAMPTON S GOT IT COVERED Vikings S Eric Frampton has notched 63 career special teams tackles in 55 games with the Vikings, the most career special teams stops by anyone on the team. Frampton ranked 2nd on the team with 21 stops in 2008 and in 2009 he tied for the team lead with 5 special teams tackles in the playoff run to the NFC Championship game, forcing a fumble on Reggie Bush during a punt return that was recovered by fellow special teams ace Kenny Onatolu. Frampton made his presence felt quickly with the Vikings, notching 3 special teams tackles in his 1st game with the club, vs. Philadelphia (10/28/07). WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 48

49 VIKINGS EXTRA POINTS VIKINGS ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK Vikings Entertainment Network is the umbrella for all Vikings entertainment initiatives including television, radio, vikings.com and in-stadium programming. The goal of VEN is to engage Vikings fans on a daily basis by providing exclusive, high quality news and entertainment content across all platforms. Vikings.com Vikings Press Conferences Vikings in the Community Vikings Wired NFL Network Highlights Viktor TV MVC TV VOICES OF THE VIKINGS KFAN-FM radio mid-day personality Paul Allen is entering his 10th season as the Vikings radio playby-play voice in Joining him in the booth for the fifth year is former Vikings linebacker and coach Pete Bercich, while former Vikings punter Greg Coleman is the sideline reporter. KFAN-FM (100.3) and NewsTalk-AM (1130) serve as the flagship stations for the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network, which includes 72 outlets in five states: 2010 Vikings Radio Network Iowa Station Frequency City KGLO AM 1300 Mason City KMNS AM 620 Sioux City KXNO AM 1460 Des Moines KICD AM 1240 Spencer Minnesota Station Frequency City KKIN FM 94.3 Aitkin KQPR FM 96.1 Albert Lea KIKV FM Alexandria KBUN AM 1450 Bemidji KBHP FM Bemidji KSCR FM 93.5 Benson KBEW FM 98.1 Blue Earth KBLB FM 93.3 Brainerd KROX AM 1260 Crookston KARP FM Dassel-Hutch KBOT FM Detroit Lakes KDLM AM 1340 Detroit Lakes KQDS FM 94.9 Duluth KQDS AM 1490 Duluth WELY AM 1450 Ely WELY FM 94.5 Ely KBRF AM 1250 Fergus Falls KMFY FM 96.9 Grand Rapids WXXZ FM 95.3 Grand Marais WMNT AM 650 Hibbing KSDM FM Int l Falls KRAQ FM Jackson KARL FM Marshall KKOK FM 95.7 Morris KNUJ FM New Ulm KHRS FM Mankato KYSM AM 1230 Mankato KXLP FM 94.1 Mankato KFAN FM Minneapolis KTLK AM 1130 Minneapolis WCMP FM Pine City KRCH FM Rochester KWEB AM 1270 Rochester WJON AM 1240 Saint Cloud KQYB FM 98.3 Spring Grove KSKK FM 94.7 Staples KTRF AM 1230 Thief River KVKK AM 1070 Wadena KSKK FM 94.7 Wadena KOWZ AM 1170 Waseca KWLM AM 1340 Willmar KWNO AM 1380 Winona North Dakota Station Frequency City KXMR AM 710 Bismark KQDJ AM 1400 Jamestown KDAK AM 1600 Carrington KDLR AM 1240 Devils Lake KLTC AM 1460 Dickinson KRWK FM Fargo KFGO AM 790 Fargo KKXL AM 1440 Grand Forks KRRZ AM 1390 Minot KOVC AM 1490 Valley City KDDR AM 1220 Oakes KEYZ AM 660 Williston KBMW AM 1450 Whapeton South Dakota Station Frequency City KSDN AM 930 Aberdeen KMLO FM Mobridge KMSD AM 1510 Milbank KPLO FM 94.5 Pierre KRKI FM 99.5 Rapid City KBWS FM Sisseton KWSN AM 1230 Sioux Falls KWAT AM 950 Watertown WNAX AM 570 Yankton Wisconsin Station Frequency City WMEQ AM 880 Eau Clr/Men WKFX FM 99.1 Rice Lake WHSM 101. FM Hayward WLMX FM Balsam Lk/Amery VIKINGS ON THE AIR Vikings Weekly Vikings Weekly is the official Minnesota Vikings TV show and is co-produced by Vikings Entertainment Network and FS North. This weekly feature-based program airs every Saturday at noon on KARE 11 and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on FS North, beginning in August and running through the season. In the offseason, fans can find Vikings Weekly exclusively on vikings. com. Two-time Emmy Award winning host Ann Carroll gives a behind-thescenes look at everything Vikings all year long, including inside the lives of fans favorite Vikings players, coverage of many Vikings events and community appearances, and a look into the proud Vikings tradition with regular Vikings alumni segments. Vikings Weekly is the only show to take viewers inside the home of Adrian Peterson and feature in-season segments hosted by top Vikings players. Vikings Game Plan Vikings GamePlan, presented by Sports Authority, is the official Minnesota Vikings pregame TV show. Co-produced by Vikings Entertainment Network and FS North, GamePlan airs Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. on KARE 11 and FS North. Vikings radio Play-by-Play man Paul Allen gives viewers an inside look at what to expect in the upcoming game through exclusive Film Study with Interim Head Coach Leslie Frazier. KARE 11 s Tim McNiff goes head-to-head with opponent s media in the popular Media Matchup. GamePlan also wires Vikings players during the game, bringing fans closer than anyone else can. VIKINGS LAUNCH SPORTS AUTHORITY STUDIOS In 2010, the Vikings partnered with Sports Authority - the new official sporting goods retailer of the team - to launch Sports Authority Studios at Winter Park. The addition of the studio and production room at Winter Park will translate into many new and unique content offerings for Vikings fans across the globe. The studio will be used for the filming of the Vikings pregame show, Vikings GamePlan, as well as interviews for the Vikings Radio Network and flagship station KFAN-AM 1130, vikings.com video productions and various photo and video shoots. VIKINGS MEDIA PARTNERS KARE 11 KARE 11 serves as the Official TV Partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Tune in to KARE 11 for Vikings preseason football in August. Ari Wolfe and Mike Mayock call the action from the booth for all three locally televised Vikings preseason broadcasts with KARE Sports Director Randy Shaver handling the sideline reporting duties and Vikings Weekly host Ann Carroll hosting the Minnesota State Lottery Halftime Show. KARE 11 is also the home for Vikings GamePlan on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. FS North Fox Sports North serves as the Cable Home for Vikings Football. Tune in to FS North for Vikings GamePlan presented by Sports Authority and Vikings Weekly during the season. You can also find re-airs of Vikings preseason games and much more. Fox Sports North is also the Vikings production partner for both TV shows. KFAN KFAN-FM is the flagship station to the Vikings Radio Network and home of Vikings game broadcasts. Tune in for all the game action with Paul Allen, Pete Bercich and Greg Coleman. KFAN is also the home for Live at Winter Park, a weekly radio show featuring Interim Head Coach Leslie Frazier, and several other Vikings radio shows. WEEK ONE - VIKINGS AT CHARGERS - 49

50 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: 26/45 Super Bowl Appearances: 4 - Super Bowl IV, VIII, IX, and XI All-Time Record (Reg. Season & Postseason): All-Time NFC Record (Reg. Season & Postseason): All-Time Home Record (Reg. Season & Postseason): All-Time Away Record (Reg. Season & Postseason): Home Stadiums: Metropolitan Stadium ( ) HHH Metrodome (1982-present) Stadium Info: Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Capacity: 64,725 Address: th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN Playing Surface: UBLI - Speed Series 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 ON THE WEB The Minnesota Vikings official website, which can be viewed at vikings.com, provides Vikings fans with everything they need to follow their favorite team. Vikings.com is one of the league s most trafficked 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 find stats, press releases, weekly game releases and updated rosters under the news tab. VIKINGS YEAR-BY-YEAR Year Preseason Regular Season Playoffs (SB loss) (SB loss) (SB loss) (SB loss) Totals (.604) (.551) (.422) 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) (.333) (.591) Mike Tice (.492) (.500) (.493) Brad Childress (.527) (.333) (.519) 2010-Present... Leslie Frazier (.500) (.000) (.500)

51 VIKINGS IN THE COMMUNITY Jared Allen Homes for Wounded Warriors Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Bernard Berrian Second Harvest Heartland Food Bank Special Olympics Minnesota Jasper Brinkley NFL Grassroots Fields/LISC Chad Greenway Lead the Way Foundation Memorial Blood Centers Zeta Tau Alpha Breast Cancer Awareness Cedric Griffin Salvation Army Smile Network International Percy Harvin NFL Play 60 E.J. Henderson E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation Police Activities League United Way VIKINGS IN THE COMMUNITY Ryan Longwell Operation Christmas Child Adrian Peterson Adrian Peterson s All Day Foundation Special Olympics Minnesota Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities Brian Robison National Alliance for Thrombosis & Thrombophilia Visanthe Shiancoe A-Mon-Nue Liberian Sports Association John Sullivan NFL Play 60 Kevin Williams Children s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota The Salvation Army Tubman Family Alliance Antoine Winfield NFL Play 60 North Community YMCA Anthony Herrera African American Adoption Agency University of Minnesota Children s Hospital, Fairview Tackling Influenza Steve Hutchinson American Heart Association What Moves U Campaign University of Minnesota Amplatz Children s Hospital Tyrell Johnson Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Ronald McDonald House Jim Kleinsasser The Make-A-Wish Foundation Chris Kluwe Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Kicks for the Cure Lift Up America United Way Phil Loadholt Boy Scouts Midwest Dairy Council Eat Right and Get Movin NFL Play 60 Cullen Loeffler Sherriff s Youth Program Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

52 V I K I N G S P R E S E A S O N S TAT I S T I C S WON 2, LOST 2 08/13 L 14-3 at Tennessee 69,143 08/20 W 20-7 at Seattle 65,599 08/27 L Dallas 62,800 09/01 W 28-0 Houston 62,148 Minnesota Opponent Total First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty 6 3 3rd Down: Made/Att 23/52 23/56 3rd Down Pct. 44.2% 41.1% 4th Down: Made/Att 2/4 2/6 4th Down Pct. 50.0% 33.3% Possession Avg. 29:55 30:05 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 9/67 7/47 Gross Yards Attempts/Completions 115/68 134/84 Completion Pct. 59.1% 62.7% Had Intercepted 2 2 Punts/Average 18/ /42.5 Net Punting Avg Penalties/Yards 17/159 32/285 Fumbles/Ball Lost 5/3 7/1 Touchdowns 8 5 Rushing 5 2 Passing 2 2 Returns 1 1 Score By Periods Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT Pts Opponents Scoring TD Ru Pa Rt PAT FG 2Pt Pts R.Longwell /8 4/ C.King /0 0/ B.Berrian /0 0/0 0 6 T.Davis /0 0/0 0 6 M.Sherels /0 0/0 0 6 J.Webb /0 0/0 0 6 K.Rudolph /0 0/0 0 6 A.Robinson /0 0/ /8 4/ Opponents /5 3/ Pt. Conversions: 0/ 0, Opponents: 0/ 0 Sacks: A.Awasom 3.0, C.Ballard 2.0, C.McKinley 1.0, S.White 1.0 : 7.0, Opponents: 9.0 Fumbles Lost: L.Booker 1, M.Sherels 1, E.Arceneaux 1 Total: 3 Opponent Fumble Recoveries: D.Akinniyi 1 Total: 1 RUSHING No. Yds Avg Long TD J.Webb A.Peterson L.Booker C.Ponder T.Davis t 1 A.Robinson C.King T.Gerhart D.McNabb M.Asiata Opponents RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD L.Booker K.Rudolph J.Iglesias P.Harvin E.Arceneaux B.Berrian t 1 M.Jenkins S.Burton M.Asiata A.Reisner R.D Imperio J.Johnson D.Aromashodu G.Camarillo J.Kleinsasser A.Robinson T.Gerhart A.Peterson T.Davis A.Holmes J.Dugan TEAM T 2 OPPONENTS T 2 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD M.Sherels t 1 B.Burton t 1 Opponents PUNTING No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B C.Kluwe Opponents PUNT RETURNS Ret FC Yds Avg Long TD M.Sherels J.Johnson Opponents KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Long TD L.Booker C.Parks M.Sherels S.Burton Opponents FIELD GOALS R.Longwell 0/ 0 0/ 0 3/ 3 1/ 2 0/ 1 0/ 0 0/ 0 3/ 3 1/ 2 0/ 1 Opponents 0/ 0 0/ 0 2/ 3 1/ 2 0/ 0 Longwell: ( ) (40G) (28G) (27G) : ( ) (40G) (28G) (27G) Opponents: ( ) (28G, 31G) (43N, 38G, 34G) (49G) PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating C.PONDER % % 0 0.0% 26 5/ D.MCNABB % % 1 2.7% 49T 2/ J.WEBB % % 1 3.4% 43 2/ TEAM % % 2 1.7% 49T 9/ OPPONENTS % % 2 1.5% 45T 7/ W E E K 1 - V I K I N G S A T C H A R G E R S

53 V I K I N G S P R E S E A S O N D E F E N S I V E S TAT I S T I C S TKL AST COMB SACK TFL QBH INT PD FF FR E.Henderson L. Dean R. Hill C. Parks C. Griffin A. Awasom D. Herron M. Sherels M. Raymond R. Ayodele C. Ballard J. Brinkley R. Homan C. Greenway J. Gilmore J. Sanford T. Johnson A. Winfield S. White B. Burton E. Frampton EJ. Henderson E. Griffen K. Onatolu H. Abdullah C. Adingupu A. Allen T. Carter F. Evans L. Guion C. Cook D. Torrence M. Washington D. Akinniyi C. McKinley C. Whitlock K. Williams D. Aromashodu D. Reed SPECIAL TEAMS SOLO AST FF FR BL Frampton, Eric Hill, Ryan Dean, Larry Torrence, Devon Sanford, Jamarca Washington, Mark Sherels, Marcus Farwell, Heath Aromashodu, Devin Raymond, Mistral Carter, Tony Loeffler, Cullen Asiata, Matt Camarillo, Greg Reisner, Allen TOTALS INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD Sherels, Marcus t 1 Burton, Brandon TOTALS t 1 SACKS SACKS YDS Awasom, Adrian Ballard, Christian McKinley, Cedric White, Stylez TOTALS TACKLES FOR LOSS TFL Henderson, Erin 2.0 Ballard, Christian 2.0 Awasom, Adrian 2.0 White, Stylez 2.0 Henderson, E.J. 1.0 Evans, Fred 1.0 Park, Cord 1.0 Dean, Larry 1.0 McKinley, Cedric 1.0 Guion, Letroy 1.0 Williams, Kevin 1.0 TOTALS 15.0 QB HURRIES QBH Awasom, Adrian 6 Griffen, Everson 3 Ballard, Christian 2 Robison, Brian 2 Dean, Larry 2 Brinkley, Jasper 1 Johnson, Tyrell 1 McKinley, Cedric 1 TOTALS 18 PASSES DEFENSED PD Burton, Brandon 3 Carter, Tony 3 Sherels, Marcus 2 Raymond, Mistral 2 Griffen, Everson 1 Johnson, Tyrell 1 Parks, Cord 1 Awasom, Adrian 1 Griffen, Cedric 1 TOTALS 15 W E E K 1 - V I K I N G S A T C H A R G E R S

54 M I N N E S O TA V I K I N G S A L P H A B ET I C A L R O S T E R UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College HS Hometown Acquired 39 Abdullah, Husain S /27/85 4 Washington State Pomona, CA FA Adibi, Xavier LB /18/84 4 Virginia Tech Stillwater, OK W (Hou) Allen, Asher CB /22/88 3 Georgia Tucker, GA D Allen, Jared DE /3/82 8 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) Aromashodu, Devin WR /23/84 4 Auburn Miami, FL FA Awasom, Adrian DE /25/83 3 North Texas Stafford, TX FA Ayodele, Remi DT /22/83 5 Oklahoma Grand Prairie, TX FA Ballard, Christian DT /3/89 R Iowa Lawrence, KS D Berrian, Bernard WR /27/80 8 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) Booker, Lorenzo RB /14/84 4 Florida State Ventura, CA FA Brown, Pat T /25/86 2 Central Florida St. Charles, IL FA Burton, Brandon CB /31/89 R Utah Houston, TX D Camarillo, Greg WR /18/82 6 Stanford Atherton, CA T (MIA) Cook, Chris CB /15/87 2 Virginia Lynchburg, VA D2a Cooper, Jon C /1/86 3 Oklahoma Fort Collins, CO FA Dean, Larry LB /7/88 R Valdosta St Tifton, GA FA Evans, Fred DT /6/83 6 Texas St. Morgan Park, IL FA Frampton, Eric S /6/84 5 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) Fusco, Brandon C /26/88 R Slippery Rock Cranberry Township, PA D6c Gerhart, Toby RB /28/87 2 Stanford Norco, CA D2b Greenway, Chad LB /12/83 6 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D Griffen, Everson DE /22/87 2 Southern California Avondale, AZ D Griffin, Cedric CB /11/82 6 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a Guion, Letroy DT /21/87 4 Florida State Starke, FL D5b Harvin, Percy WR /28/88 3 Florida Virginia Beach, VA D Henderson, E.J. LB /3/80 9 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D Henderson, Erin LB /1/86 4 Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA Herrera, Anthony G /14/80 8 Tennessee Naples, FL FA Hutchinson, Steve G /1/77 11 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) Jenkins, Michael WR /18/82 8 Ohio State Tampa, FL FA Johnson, Charlie T /2/84 6 Oklahoma State Sherman, TX FA Johnson, Tyrell S /19/85 4 Arkansas State Rison, AR D Kleinsasser, Jim TE /31/77 13 North Dakota Carrington, ND D Kluwe, Chris P /24/81 7 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) Loadholt, Phil T /21/86 3 Oklahoma Fountain, CO D Loeffler, Cullen LS /27/81 8 Texas Ingram, TX FA 04 8 Longwell, Ryan K /16/74 15 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) Love, DeMarcus T /7/88 R Arkansas Lancaster, TX D6a 11 5 McNabb, Donovan QB /25/76 13 Syracuse Chicago, IL T (WAS) Olsen, Seth G /17/85 2 Iowa Omaha, NE FA Onatolu, Kenny LB /8/82 3 Nebraska-Omaha Papillion, NE FA Peterson, Adrian RB /21/85 5 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D Ponder, Christian QB /25/88 R Florida State Colleyville, TX D Raymond, Mistral S /7/87 R South Florida Palmetto, FL D6b Reed, D Aundre DE /1/88 R Arizona Moreno Valley, CA D7a Robison, Brian DE /27/83 5 Texas Splendora, TX D Rudolph, Kyle TE /9/89 R Notre Dame Cincinnati, OH D Sanford, Jamarca S /27/85 3 Mississippi Batesville, MS D Sherels, Marcus CB /30/87 1 Minnesota Rochester, MN FA Shiancoe, Visanthe TE /18/80 9 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) Sullivan, John C /8/85 4 Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a Webb, Joe QB /14/86 2 Alabama-Birmingham Birmingham, AL D Winfield, Antoine CB /24/77 13 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) 04 Active Roster PRACTICE SQUAD 16 Arceneaux, EmmanuelWR /17/87 R Alcorn State Alexandria, LA FA Asiata, Matt FB /24/87 R Utah Santa Ana, CA FA Burton, Stephen WR /11/89 R West Texas A&M Lakewood, CA D7b DeGeare, Chris G /17/87 2 Wake Forest Kernersville, NC D5a D Imperio, Ryan FB /15/87 1 Rutgers Sewell, NJ D7b King, Caleb RB /10/88 R Georgia Norcross, GA FA McKinley, Cedric DL /26/87 1 Minnesota Demopolis, Ala. FA reisner, allen TE /29/88 r iowa cedar RAPIDS, IA fa 11 SUSPENDED 93 Williams, Kevin DT /16/80 9 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 03 INJURED RESERVE 54 Brinkley, Jasper LB /12/85 3 South Carolina Thomson, GA D Kooistra, Scott T /14/80 8 N.C. State Cary, NC FA MINNESOTA VIKINGS COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Leslie Frazier Coordinators: Bill Musgrave (Offensive Coordinator), Fred Pagac (Defensive Coordinator), Mike Priefer (Special s Coordinator), Assistants: Juney Barnett (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Jeff Davidson (Offensive Line), Karl Dunbar (Defensive Line), Ryan Ficken (Assistant Wide Receivers), Jeff Imamura (Defensive Assistant/Linebackers), Craig Johnson (Quarterbacks), Jimmie Johnson (Tight Ends), Tom Kanavy (Strength and Conditioning), Diron Reynolds (Assistant Defensive Line), James Saxon (Running Backs), Matt Sheldon (Assistant Defensive Backs), Ryan Silverfield (Assistant Offensive Line), Mike Singletary (Special Assistant to the Head Coach/Linebackers), Kevin Stefanski (Assistant Quarterbacks), George Stewart (Wide Receivers), Martin Streight (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Cameron Turner (Assistant to the Head Coach), Chris White (Assistant Special s), Joe Woods (Defensive Backs). W E E K 1 - V I K I N G S A T C H A R G E R S

55 M I N N E S O TA V I K I N G S N U M E R I C A L R O S T E R UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 NO. NAME POS HT WT AGE BIRTHDATE EXP COLLEGE HS HOMETOWN ACQUIRED 4 Chris Kluwe P /24/81 7 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) 05 5 Donovan McNabb QB /25/76 13 Syracuse Chicago, IL T (WAS) 11 7 Christian Ponder QB /25/88 R Florida State Colleyville, TX D Ryan Longwell K /16/74 15 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) Percy Harvin WR /28/88 3 Florida Virginia Beach, VA D Joe Webb QB /14/86 2 Alabama-Birmingham Birmingham, AL D Devin Aromashodu WR /23/84 4 Auburn Miami, FL FA Asher Allen CB /22/88 3 Georgia Tucker, GA D Cedric Griffin CB /11/82 6 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a Tyrell Johnson S /19/85 4 Arkansas State Rison, AR D Antoine Winfield CB /24/77 13 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) Lorenzo Booker RB /14/84 4 Florida State Ventura, CA FA Adrian Peterson RB /21/85 5 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D Mistral Raymond S /7/87 R South Florida Palmetto, FL D6b Chris Cook CB /15/87 2 Virginia Lynchburg, VA D2a Toby Gerhart RB /28/87 2 Stanford Norco, CA D2b Jamarca Sanford S /27/85 3 Mississippi Batesville, MS D Marcus Sherels CB /30/87 1 Minnesota Rochester, MN FA Brandon Burton CB /31/89 R Utah Houston, TX D Eric Frampton S /6/84 5 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) Husain Abdullah S /27/85 4 Washington State Pomona, CA FA Jim Kleinsasser TE /31/77 13 North Dakota Carrington, ND D Cullen Loeffler LS /27/81 8 Texas Ingram, TX FA Erin Henderson LB /1/86 4 Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA Larry Dean LB /7/88 R Valdosta State Tifton, GA FA Chad Greenway LB /12/83 6 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D Kenny Onatolu LB /8/82 3 Nebraska-Omaha Papillion, NE FA E.J. Henderson LB /3/80 9 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D Xavier Adibi LB /18/84 4 Virginia Tech Stillwater, OK W (Hou) Brandon Fusco C /26/88 R Slippery Rock Cranberry Township, PA D6c Anthony Herrera G /14/80 8 Tennessee Naples, FL FA John Sullivan C /8/85 4 Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a Adrian Awasom DE /25/83 3 North Texas Stafford, TX FA Jon Cooper C /1/86 3 Oklahoma Fort Collins, CO FA Jared Allen DE /3/82 8 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) Phil Loadholt T /21/86 3 Oklahoma Fountain, CO D Charlie Johnson T /2/84 6 Oklahoma State Sherman, TX FA DeMarcus Love T /7/88 R Arkansas Lancaster, TX D6a Steve Hutchinson G /1/77 11 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) Seth Olsen G /17/85 2 Iowa Omaha, NE FA Pat Brown T /25/86 2 Central Florida St. Charles, IL FA Visanthe Shiancoe TE /18/80 9 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) Kyle Rudolph TE /9/89 R Notre Dame Cincinnati, OH D Michael Jenkins WR /18/82 8 Ohio State Tampa, FL FA Greg Camarillo WR /18/82 6 Stanford Atherton, CA T (MIA) Bernard Berrian WR /27/80 8 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) Fred Evans DT /6/83 6 Texas St. Morgan Park, IL FA D Aundre Reed DE /1/88 R Arizona Moreno Valley, CA D7a Remi Ayodele DT /22/83 5 Oklahoma Grand Prairie, TX FA Brian Robison DE /27/83 5 Texas Splendora, TX D Everson Griffen DE /22/87 2 Southern California Avondale, AZ D Letroy Guion DT /21/87 4 Florida State Starke, FL D5b Christian Ballard DT /3/89 R Iowa Lawrence, KS D4 11 Active Roster PRACTICE SQUAD 16 Emmanuel ArceneauxWR /17/87 R Alcorn State Alexandria, LA FA Caleb King RB /10/88 R Georgia Norcross, GA FA Ryan D Imperio FB /15/87 1 Rutgers Sewell, NJ D7b Matt Asiata FB /24/87 R Utah Santa Ana, CA FA Cedric McKinley DL /26/87 1 Minnesota Demopolis, Ala. FA Chris DeGeare G /17/87 2 Wake Forest Kernersville, NC D5a Stephen Burton WR /11/89 R West Texas A&M Lakewood, CA D7b ALLEN REISNER te /29/88 r IOWA CEDAR RAPIDS, IA fa 11 SUSPENDED 93 Kevin Williams DT /16/80 9 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 03 INJURED RESERVE 54 Jasper Brinkley LB /12/85 3 South Carolina Thomson, GA D Scott Kooistra T /14/80 8 N.C. State Cary, NC FA MINNESOTA VIKINGS COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Leslie Frazier Coordinators: Bill Musgrave (Offensive Coordinator), Fred Pagac (Defensive Coordinator), Mike Priefer (Special s Coordinator), Assistants: Juney Barnett (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Jeff Davidson (Offensive Line), Karl Dunbar (Defensive Line), Ryan Ficken (Assistant Wide Receivers), Jeff Imamura (Defensive Assistant/Linebackers), Craig Johnson (Quarterbacks), Jimmie Johnson (Tight Ends), Tom Kanavy (Strength and Conditioning), Diron Reynolds (Assistant Defensive Line), James Saxon (Running Backs), Matt Sheldon (Assistant Defensive Backs), Ryan Silverfield (Assistant Offensive Line), Mike Singletary (Special Assistant to the Head Coach/Linebackers), Kevin Stefanski (Assistant Quarterbacks), George Stewart (Wide Receivers), Martin Streight (Assistant Strength and Conditioning), Cameron Turner (Assistant to the Head Coach), Chris White (Assistant Special s), Joe Woods (Defensive Backs). W E E K 1 - V I K I N G S A T C H A R G E R S

56 M I N N E S O TA V I K I N G S R O S T E R - B Y - P O S I T I O N UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 OFFENSE (24): Bill Musgrave 2011 PARTICIPATION Quarterbacks (3): Craig Johnson/Kevin Stefanski No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 5 McNabb, Donovan QB /25/76 13 Syracuse Chicago, IL T (WAS) Ponder, Christian QB /25/88 R Florida State Colleyville, TX D Webb, Joe QB /14/86 2 Alabama-Birmingham Birmingham, AL D Running Backs (3): James Saxon No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 27 Booker, Lorenzo RB /14/84 4 Florida State Ventura, CA FA Gerhart, Toby RB /28/87 2 Stanford Norco, CA D2b Peterson, Adrian RB /21/85 5 Oklahoma Palestine, TX D Wide Receivers (5): George Stewart/Ryan Ficken No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 19 Aromashodu, Devin WR /23/84 4 Auburn Miami, FL FA Berrian, Bernard WR /27/80 8 Fresno State Winton, CA UFA (Chi) Camarillo, Greg WR /18/82 6 Stanford Atherton, CA TR Harvin, Percy WR /28/88 3 Florida Virginia Beach, VA D Jenkins, Michael WR /18/82 8 Ohio State Tampa, FL FA 11 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 13 North Dakota Carrington, ND D Rudolph, Kyle TE /9/89 R Notre Dame Cincinnati, OH D Shiancoe, Visanthe TE /18/80 9 Morgan State Laurel, MD UFA (NYG) Offensive Line (10): Jeff Davidson/Ryan Silverfield No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 79 Brown, Pat T /25/86 2 Central Florida St. Charles, IL FA Cooper, Jon C /1/86 3 Oklahoma Fort Collins, CO FA Fusco, Brandon C /26/88 R Slippery Rock Cranberry Township, PA D6c Herrera, Anthony G /14/80 8 Tennessee Naples, FL FA Hutchinson, Steve G /1/77 11 Michigan Ft. Lauderdale, FL RFA (Sea) Johnson, Charlie T /2/84 6 Oklahoma State Sherman, TX FA Loadholt, Phil T /21/86 3 Oklahoma Fountain, CO D Love, DeMarcus T /7/88 R Arkansas Lancaster, TX D6a Olsen, Seth G /17/85 2 Iowa Omaha, NE FA Sullivan, John C /8/85 4 Notre Dame Old Greenwich, CT D6a DEFENSE (26): Fred Pagac 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 8 Idaho State Los Gatos, CA T (KC) Awasom, Adrian DE /25/83 3 North Texas Stafford, TX FA Ayodele, Remi DT /22/83 5 Oklahoma Grand Prairie, TX FA Ballard, Christian DT /3/89 R Iowa Lawrence, KS D Evans, Fred DT /6/83 6 Texas St. Morgan Park, IL FA Griffen, Everson DE /22/87 2 Southern California Avondale, AZ D Guion, Letroy DT /21/87 4 Florida State Starke, FL D5b Reed, D Aundre DE /1/88 R Arizona Moreno Valley, CA D7a Robison, Brian DE /27/83 5 Texas Splendora, TX D Linebackers (6): Mike Singletary/Jeff Imamura No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 57 Adibi, Xavier LB /18/84 4 Virginia Tech Stillwater, OK W (Hou) Dean, Larry LB /7/88 R Valdosta State Tifton, GA FA Greenway, Chad LB /12/83 6 Iowa Mt. Vernon, SD D Henderson, E.J. LB /3/80 9 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D Henderson, Erin LB /1/86 4 Maryland Aberdeen, MD FA Onatolu, Kenny LB /8/82 3 Nebraska-Omaha Papillion, NE FA Defensive Backs (11): Joe Woods/Matt Sheldon No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 39 Abdullah, Husain S /27/85 4 Washington State Pomona, CA FA Allen, Asher CB /22/88 3 Georgia Tucker, GA D Burton, Brandon CB /31/89 R Utah Houston, TX D Cook, Chris CB /15/87 2 Virginia Lynchburg, VA D2a Frampton, Eric S /6/84 5 Washington State San Jose, CA W (Det) Griffin, Cedric CB /11/82 6 Texas San Antonio, TX D2a Johnson, Tyrell S /19/85 4 Arkansas State Rison, AR D Raymond, Mistral S /7/87 R South Florida Palmetto, FL D6b Sanford, Jamarca S /27/85 3 Mississippi Batesville, MS D Sherels, Marcus CB /30/87 1 Minnesota Rochester, MN FA Winfield, Antoine CB /24/77 13 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) SPECIAL TEAMS (3):Mike Priefer Specialists (3): Mike Priefer/Chris White No. Name Pos Ht Wt Age Birthdate Exp College Hometown How Acq G S DNP IA 5 Kluwe, Chris P /24/81 7 UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) Loeffler, Cullen LS /27/81 8 Texas Ingram, TX FA Longwell, Ryan K /16/74 15 California Bend, OR UFA (GB) W E E K 1 - V I K I N G S A T C H A R G E R S

57 M I N N E S O TA V I K I N G S R O S T E R B Y E X P E R I E N C E Updated: September 5, TH YEAR (1) 7TH YEAR (1) 3RD YEAR (7) ROOKIES (9) Ryan Longwell Chris Kluwe Asher Allen Christian Ballard Adrian Awasom Brandon Burton 13TH YEAR (3) 6TH YEAR (5) John Cooper Larry Dean Jim Kleinsasser Greg Camarillo Percy Harvin Brandon Fusco Donovan McNabb Fred Evans Phil Loadholt DeMarcus Love Antoine Winfield Cedric Griffin Kenny Onatolu Christian Ponder Chad Greenway Jamarca Sanford Mistral Raymond 11TH YEAR (1) Charlie Johnson D Aundre Reed Steve Hutchinson 2ND YEAR (6) Kyle Rudolph 5TH YEAR (4) Pat Brown 9TH YEAR (3) Remi Ayodele Chris Cook E.J. Henderson Eric Frampton Toby Gerhart Visanthe Shiancoe Adrian Peterson Everson Griffen Kevin Williams Brian Robison Seth Olsen Joe Webb 8TH YEAR (5) 4TH YEAR (8) Jared Allen Husain Abdullah 1ST YEAR (1) Bernard Berrian Xavier Adibi Marcus Sherels Anthony Herrera Devin Aromashodu Michael Jenkins Lorenzo Booker Cullen Loeffler Letroy Guion Erin Henderson Tyrell Johnson John Sullivan Active Roster Total - 53 [Overall Selection In Brackets] 1ST ROUND (9) [2] Donovan McNabb (99-Phi.), [7] Adrian Peterson (07), [9] Kevin Williams (03), [12] Christian Ponder (11), [17] Chad Greenway (06), [17] Steve Hutchinson (01- Sea), [22] Percy Harvin (09), [23] Antoine Winfield (99-Buf.) [29] Michael Jenkins (04-Atl). 2ND ROUND (8) [34] Chris Cook (10), [40] E.J. Henderson (03), [43] Tyrell Johnson (08), [43] Kyle Rudolph (11), [44] Jim Kleinsasser (99), [48] Cedric Griffin (06), [51] Toby Gerhart (10), [54] Phil Loadholt (09). 3RD ROUND (4) [71] Lorenzo Booker (07-MIA), [78] Bernard Berrian (04-Chi.), [86] Asher Allen (09), [91] Visanthe Shiancoe (02-NYG). 4TH ROUND (6) [100] Everson Griffen (10), [102] Brian Robison (07), [106] Christian Ballard (11), [118] Xavier Adibi (08-Hou), [126] Jared Allen (04-KC), [132] Seth Olsen (09-Den). 5TH ROUND (3) [139] Brandon Burton (11), [152] Letroy Guion (08) [165] Eric Frampton (07). MINNESOTA VIKINGS 2011 ROSTER BY DRAFT ROUND 6TH ROUND (6) [168] DeMarcus Love (11), [170] Mistral Raymond (11), [172] Brandon Fusco (11), [187] John Sullivan (08), [199] Charlie Johnson (06-Ind.), [199] Joe Webb (10). 7TH ROUND (4) [207] Fred Evans (06-Mia), [215] D Aundre Reed (11), [231] Jamarca Sanford (09), [233] Devin Aromashodu (06-Ind). UNDRAFTED (14) Ryan Longwell (97-SF), Cullen Loeffler (04), Anthony Herrera (04), Adrian Awasom (05-NYG), Greg Camarillo (05-SD), Chris Kluwe (05-Sea), Remi Ayodele (06-NE), Husain Abdullah (08), Erin Henderson (08), Pat Brown (09), Jon Cooper (09), Kenny Onatolu (09), Marcus Sherels (10), Larry Dean (11). Active Roster Total - 53 W E E K 1 - V I K I N G S A T C H A R G E R S

58 M I N N E S O TA V I K I N G S U N O F F I C I A L D E P T H C H A R T OFFENSE WR: 87 Bernard Berrian 19 Devin Aromashodu LT: 74 Charlie Johnson 75 DeMarcus Love LG: 76 Steve Hutchinson 78 Seth Olsen C: 65 John Sullivan 68 Jon Cooper 63 Brandon Fusco RG 64 Anthony Herrera RT: 71 Phil Loadholt 79 Pat Brown TE: 81 Visanthe Shiancoe 40 Jim Kleinsasser 82 Kyle Rudolph WR: 12 Percy Harvin 84 Michael Jenkins 85 Greg Camarillo QB: 5 Donovan McNabb 7 Christian Ponder 14 Joe Webb HB: 28 Adrian Peterson 32 Toby Gerhart 27 Lorenzo Booker DEFENSE LE: 96 Brian Robison 67 Adrian Awasom 91 D Aundre Reed NT: 92 Remi Ayodele 90 Fred Evans UT: 98 Letroy Guion 99 Christian Ballard RE: 69 Jared Allen 97 Everson Griffen SLB: 52 Chad Greenway 51 Larry Dean MLB: 56 E.J. Henderson 57 Xavier Adibi WLB: 50 Erin Henderson 55 Kenny Onatolu LCB: 26 Antoine Winfield 31 Chris Cook 35 Marcus Sherels RCB: 23 Cedric Griffin 21 Asher Allen 36 Brandon Burton SS: 33 Jamarca Sanford 25 Tyrell Johnson 37 Eric Frampton FS: 39 Husain Abdullah 30 Mistral Raymond P: 5 Chris Kluwe K: 8 Ryan Longwell LS: 46 Cullen Loeffler H: 5 Chris Kluwe KR: 12 Percy Harvin 27 Lorenzo Booker PR: 35 Marcus Sherels 85 Greg Camarillo SPECIALISTS Rookie s Underlined (Injured s in Parentheses) HUSAIN ABDULLAH...WHO-sane ab-dul-la Xavier ADIBI... Ah-DEE-bee Adrian AWASOM...A-wah-some REMI AYODELE...REM-ee AYE-ah-dell Bernard BERRIAN...bare-E-an Greg CAMARILLO... cam-uh-ree-oh Toby GERHART... GARE-heart Letroy GUION... LA-troy GUY-on Anthony HERRERA... HA-rare-ah Brandon FUSCO...FUSS-co TYRELL Johnson...TIE-rell Jim KLEINSASSER... KLINE-sauce-er Chris KLUWE...CLUE-ee Cullen LOEFFLER... LEFF-ler Kenny ONATOLU...on-uh-TOE-lu MISTRAL Raymond...MISS-trawl Brian ROBISON... ROB-ah-sin Marcus SHERELS...SHARE-els 2011 VIKINGS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE VISANTHE SHIANCOE...vi-sahn-tay SHANK-oh ANTOINE Winfield...an-TWAN COACHES Tom KANAVY...ka-NAY-vee Fred PAGAC...PUG-itch W E E K 1 - V I K I N G S A T C H A R G E R S

59 H O W T H E M I N N E S O TA V I K I N G S W E R E B U I LT YEAR DRAFT TRADES FREE AGENCY/WAIVERS 1999 TE Jim Kleinsasser (2) 2003 DT Kevin Williams (1) LB E.J. Henderson (2) 2004 G Anthony Herrera * LS Cullen Loeffler * CB Antoine Winfield ** 2005 P Chris Kluwe (W-Sea) 2006 LB Chad Greenway (1) CB Cedric Griffin (2a) K Ryan Longwell ** 2007 RB Adrian Peterson (1) DT Fred Evans ** DE Brian Robison (4) S Eric Frampton (W-Det) TE Visanthe Shiancoe ** 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 * 2009 WR Percy Harvin (1) C Jon Cooper* T Phil Loadholt (2) LB Kenny Onatolu CB Asher Allen (3) LB Jasper Brinkley (5) S Jamarca Sanford (7) 2010 CB Chris Cook (2a) WR Greg Camarillo (Mia.) RB Lorenzo Booker** RB Toby Gerhart (2b) T Pat Brown** DE Everson Griffen (4) CB Marcus Sherels* QB Joe Webb (6) 2011 QB Christian Ponder (1) QB Donovan McNabb (Wash) WR Devin Aromashodu TE Kyle Rudolph (2) LB Larry Dean* DL Christian Ballard (4) LB Xavier Adibi** CB Brandon Burton (5) DE Adrian Awasom** T DeMarcus Love (6a) T Charlie Johnson** DB Mistral Raymond (6b) G Seth Olsen** OL Brandon Fusco (6c) WR Michael Jenkins** DE D Aundre Reed (7a) DT Remi Ayodele** * Rookie free agent prior to joining Vikings ** NFL veteran or had been in other NFL camps prior to joining Vikings # was drafted by the Vikings and returned via trade, waiers or free agency W E E K 1 - V I K I N G S A T C H A R G E R S

60 M I N N E S O TA V I K I N G S R O S T E R M O V E S DATE POS PLAYER TRANSACTION DATE POS PLAYER TRANSACTION September 5 TE REISNER, Allen Signed to Practice Squad July 31 T LOVE, DeMarcus Signed September 5 DL McKINLEY, Cedric Signed to Practice Squad July 31 DB RAYMOND, Mistral Signed September 5 RB KING, Caleb Signed to Practice Squad July 31 C FUSCO, Brandon Signed September 5 FB D IMPERIO, Ryan Signed to Practice Squad July 31 LB HOMAN, Ross Signed September 5 OL DeGEARE, Chris Signed to Practice Squad July 31 DE REED, D Aundre Signed September 5 WR BURTON, Stephen Signed to Practice Squad July 31 WR BURTON, Stephen Signed September 5 FB ASIATA, Matt Signed to Practice Squad July 31 WR AROMASHODU, Devin Signed September 5 WR ARCENEAUX, Emmanuel Signed to Practice Squad July 31 RB DAVIS, Tristan Signed September 4 LB ADIBI, Xavier Signed July 31 LB GILMORE, Jonathan Signed September 4 TE REISNER, Allen Waived July 31 WR JENKINS, Michael Signed September 3 OL WELCH, Thomas Waived July 31 T KOOISTRA, Scott Signed September 3 DB TORRENCE, Devon Waived July 31 WR LINCOLN, Ryan Signed September 3 RB ROBINSON, Alexander Waived July 31 DE McKINLEY, Cedric Signed September 3 DB PARKS, Cord Waived July 31 LB WASHINGTON, Mark Signed September 3 DE McKINLEY, Cedric Waived July 29 TE BARHAM, Ed Signed September 3 RB KING, Caleb Waived July 29 DT AYODELE, Remi Signed September 3 DT JOHNSON, Tremaine Waived July 29 QB McNABB, Donovan Acquired via trade with Washington September 3 WR JOHNSON, Jaymar Waived July 28 WR BROWN, Freddie Released September 3 OL ISOM, Byron Waived July 28 DT KENNEDY, Jimmy Released September 3 WR IGLESIAS, Juaquin Waived July 28 S WILLIAMS, Madieu Released September 3 LB HOMAN, Ross Waived July 27 G HUNTLEY, Rod Signed September 3 DB HILL, Ryan Waived July 27 TE REISNER, Allen Signed September 3 LB HERRON, David Waived July 27 CB GIPSON, Marcell Signed September 3 OL DeGEARE, Chris Waived July 27 DE AKINNIYI, David Signed September 3 FB D IMPERIO, Ryan Waived July 27 G ISOM, Byron Signed September 3 RB DAVIS, Tristan Waived July 27 WR HOLMES, Andre Signed September 3 DB CARTER, Tony Waived July 27 CB TORRENCE, Devon Signed September 3 WR BURTON, Stephen Waived July 27 FS HILL, Ryan Signed September 3 FB ASIATA, Matt Waived July 27 G AMITUANAI, Conan Signed September 3 WR ARCENEAUX, Emmanuel Waived July 27 FB ASIATA, Matt Signed September 3 DE AKINNIYI, David Waived July 27 DB ADINGUPU, Chris Signed September 3 DE WHITE, Stylez G Terminated - Vested Veteran July 27 WR JOHNSON, Dominique Signed September 3 LB FARWELL, Heath Terminated - Vested Veteran July 27 LB DEAN, Larry Signed September 3 TE DUGAN, Jeff Terminated - Vested Veteran July 27 K WHITAKER, Nate Signed September 3 OL COOK, Ryan Terminated - Vested Veteran March 3 DE ROBISON, Brian Re-signed September 3 LB BRINKLEY, Jasper Placed on Injured Reserve March 1 LB GREENWAY, Chad Signed Franchise Tag August 29 DT WHITLOCK, Colby Waived January 26 WR ARCENEAUX, Emmanuel Signed as Reserve/Future FA August 29 K WHITAKER, Nate Waived January 5 DE AWASOM, Adrian Signed as Reserve/Future FA August 29 LB O DONNELL, Kyle Waived January 3 DB PARKS, Cord Signed as Reserve/Future FA August 29 WR HOLMES, Andre Waived January 3 G OLSEN, Seth Signed as Reserve/Future FA August 29 LB GILMORE, Jonathan Waived January 3 DT JOHNSON, Tremaine Signed as Reserve/Future FA August 29 DB CASTILLE, Simeon Waived January 3 FB D IMPERIO, Ryan Signed as Reserve/Future FA August 29 QB BOMAR, Rhett Waived January 3 DB CASTILLE, Simeon Signed as Reserve/Future FA August 29 TE BARHAM, Ed Waived January 3 WR BROWN, Freddie Signed as Reserve/Future FA August 29 OL AMITUANAI, Conan Waived August 29 DB ADINGUPU, Chris Waived August 26 LB HERRON, David Signed August 26 LB WASHINGTON, Mark Waived August 24 LB O DONNELL, Kyle Signed August 24 WR JOHNSON, Dominique Waived August 23 RB KING, Caleb Signed August 23 G HUNTLEY, Rod Waived August 22 DE WHITE, Stylez G Signed August 22 T KOOISTRA, Scott Placed on Injured Reserve August 11 CB CARTER, Tony Signed August 9 CB GIPSON, Marcell Waived August 5 DT WHITLOCK, Colby Signed August 5 WR LINCOLN, Ryan Waived August 3 G COOK, Ryan Re-signed August 1 T McKINNIE, Bryant Released August 1 T JOHNSON, Charlie Signed July 31 S ABDULLAH, Husain Re-signed July 31 DT EVANS, Fred Re-signed July 31 S FRAMPTON, Eric Re-signed July 31 LB HENDERSON, Erin Re-signed July 31 K LONGWELL, Ryan Re-signed July 31 QB PONDER, Christian Signed July 31 TE RUDOLPH, Kyle Signed July 31 DT BALLARD, Christian Signed July 31 CB BURTON, Brandon Signed W E E K 1 - V I K I N G S A T C H A R G E R S

61 T H E L A S T T I M E... ( p l a y o f f g a m e s i n i t a l i c s ) BY THE VIKINGS CATEGORY BY AN OPPONENT 507 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/7/ Yards Total Offense 448 yards, vs. Baltimore, 10/18/ yards, at New Orleans, 1/24/ yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/ yards, vs. Chicago, 11/29/ Yards Total Offense 504 yards, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05 Has never happened 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 Brett Favre, 446 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/7/ Yards Passing In A Game Aaron Rodgers, 301 yards, vs. Green Bay, 11/21/10 Brett Favre, 310 yards, at New Orleans, 1/24/10 By A Donovan McNabb, 300 yards, vs. Philadelphia, 1/4/08 Brett Favre, 446 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/7/ 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 Brett Favre, vs. New York Giants, 1/3/10 4 TD Passes In A Game Aaron Rodgers, vs Green Bay, 11/21/10 Brett Favre, vs Dallas, 1/17/10 By A Kerry Collins (5), at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 Adrian Peterson, 118 yards, at Philadelphia, 12/28/ Yards Rushing In A Game Brandon Jacobs (116), Ahmad Bradshaw (103) vs NYG, 12/13/10 Adrian Peterson, 122 yards, at New Orleans, 1/24/10 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, vs Buffalo, 12/5/10 3 TDs Rushing In A Game Steven Jackson, vs. St. Louis, 12/31/06 Adrian Peterson, at New Orleans, 1/24/10 By A Has never happened Percy Harvin, 100 yards, at Philadelphia, 12/28/ Yards Receiving In A Game Greg Jennings, 152 yards, vs Green Bay, 11/21/10 Bernard Berrian, 102 yards, at New Orleans, 1/24/10 By A Ike Hilliard, 155 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 Sidney Rice, 201 yards, vs. Baltimore, 10/18/ Yards Receiving In A Game Steve Smith, 201 yards, at Carolina, 10/30/05 Anthony Carter, 227 yards, at S.F., 1/9/88 By A Has never happened Marcus Robinson (15, 15, 2), vs. Cleveland, 11/27/05 3 TD Catches In A Game Greg Jennings, vs Green Bay, 11/21/10 Sidney Rice, (47, 16, 45), vs. Dallas, 1/17/10 By A Has never happened Adrian Peterson, vs Buffalo, 12/5/10 (3 rushing) 3 TD In A Game By A Greg Jennings, vs Green Bay, 11/21/10 (3 receiving) Adrian Peterson, at New Orleans, 1/24/10 (3 rushing) 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 Devin Hester, 64 yards, vs Chicago, 12/20/10 Anthony Carter, 84 yards, at New Orleans, 1/3/88 Golden Richards, 63 yards, at Dallas, 12/30/73 Percy Harvin, 95 yards, vs. Dallas, 11/17/10 Kickoff Returned For A TD LaRod Stephens-Howling, 96 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/7/10 Has never happened Tony Horne, 95 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 Jared Allen, 36 yards, at Detroit, 1/2/11 INT Returned For A TD Drayton Florence, 41 yards, vs. Buffalo, 12/5/10 Reggie Rutland, 27 yards, at San Francisco, 1/9/88 Asante Samuel, 44 yards, vs. Philadelphia, 1/4/08 Antoine Winfield, 45 yards, at Philadelphia, 12/28/10 Fumble Returned For A TD Michael Adams, 30 yards, vs. Arizona, 11/7/10 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, 424 yards, vs. Green Bay, 10/5/09 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 Ray McDonald, vs. San Francisco, 9/27/09 Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81 at Green Bay, 1/9/05 Antoine Winfield, 59 yards, at New Orleans, 10/6/08 Blocked FG Returned For A TD Nate Clements, 59 yards, vs. San Francisco, 9/27/09 Bobby Bryant, 90 yards, vs. L.A. Rams, 12/26/76 Has never happened Ryan Longwell, at New Orleans, 9/9/10 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 Ray Edwards, at Carolina, 12/20/09 PAT Blocked Remi Ayodele, at New Orleans, 9/9/10 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 Minnesota 44, New York Giants 7, vs. New York, 1/3/10 40 Points Scored In A Game Chicago 40, Minnesota 12, vs. Chicago, 12/20/10 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 27, Arizona 24, 11/7/10 Overtime Victory Chicago 36, Minnesota 30, 12/28/09 Has never happened New Orleans 31, Minnesota 28, 1/24/10 Tarvaris Jackson pass to percy Harvin, at New Engald, 10/31/10 Two-Point Conversion Dominic Rhodes run, vs. Indianapolis, 9/14/08 Leroy Hoard run, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 Has never happened W E E K 1 - V I K I N G S A T C H A R G E R S

62 Linebacker 6-2, 242 4th NFL Season 1st with Vikings XAVIER ADIBI GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2008 (7/5- Hou), 2009 (16/0-Hou), 2010 (11/3-Hou). Total- 33/8 (33/8- Hou). Acquired by Vikings the day after final roster cuts to 53 players after being waived by Houston. Started 8 games for Texans including career-high 5 games as a rookie in OFF THE FIELD Majored in residential property managment at Virginia Tech. HONORS Named to All-Rookie team by Pro Football Weekly and The Sporting News in PRO Provides Vikings with veteran depth at LB and has been a starter during his career...earned All-Rookie honors from Pro Football Weekly and Sporting News in Started 5 of the 7 games he played as a rookie...notched career-best 14 tackles in his 1st career start at Indianapolis (11/16)...Opened 3 games in Started 3 of the 11 games he played...notched seasonbest 8 tackles with 2 tackles for loss vs. Jacksonville (1/2/11)... Had a pair of 4-tackle games at Washington (9/19) and vs. Dallas (9/26) Saw time in all 16 games...had a special teams stop and a forced fumble at Miami (12/27) Made immediate impact by playing in 7 games with 5 starts...started 1st career game at Indianapolis (11/16) and posted career-best 14 tackles...notched 1st stats of his career with 3 tackles vs. Baltimore (11/9)...Suffered injury vs. Tennessee (12/14) and missed final 2 games of the season. COLLEGE Started 40 of the 47 games he played at Virginia Tech where he earned All-America honors as a senior in Scored on a 35-yard fumble recovery during career...ended career with 291 tackles and 11.0 sacks and 5 forced fumbles. PREP Earned All-State honors and Defensive of the Year honors in Class AAA at Phoebus High in Hampton, VA... Earned All-America honors by Prep Star and SuperPrep... won consecutive Class AAA state titles. ADIBI S NFL TOTALS Tackles Year GP/GS Solo Asst. Total Sacks INTs PD TFL QBH FF/FR Sp. Tms 2008 (Hou)...7/ / (Hou)... 16/ (3) / (Hou)... 10/ /0 6 Totals... 33/ (3) /1 13 SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles... Indianpolis, 11/16/08 Forced Miami, Denver, 12/26/10 Fumble Cleveland, 11/23/08 Virginia Tech FA (Hou) for 2011 DOB: 10/18/84 Hampton, VA STAFF EXECUTIVES KICKOFF COACHES PLAYERS RECORDS 2010 ROOKIES SEASON STAFF EXECUTIVES KICKOFF COACHES PLAYERS RECORDS 2010 ROOKIES SEASON 51 LARRY DEAN Linebacker 6-0, 226 Rookie NFL Season Rookie with Vikings The lone rookie free agent to make the Vikings 53-man roster following roster cuts. Broke the Valdosta State career tackles record held by former Blazer star and NFL standout Jessie Tuggle. OFF THE FIELD Majored in criminal justice, earning his bachelor s degree in the summer, just days before joining the Vikings at training camp. PRO The lone Vikings rookie free agent to earn a spot on the 53-man roster entering Week 1 preparation for season opener at San Diego...Joins Vikings teammates Jim Kleinsasser, Kenny Onatolu and Brandon Fusco as former Division II players on the Vikings roster. HISTORY PLAYOFF RECORDS Valdosta State Rookie FA for 2011 DOB: 8/7/88 Tifton, GA COLLEGE Started in all 47 career games he played... Consensus All-America as a senior at Valdosta...Earned Daktronics National Defensive of the Year honors...left VSU as the school record holder in tackles with 368 and set the Gulf South Conference record in career tackles...named Gulf South Defensive of the Year...Helped Valdosta win 2007 Division II national championship as a freshman...notched 9.5 sacks in his career, forced 5 fumbles and blocked a pair of PATs. PREP Standout at Tift County High in Tifton, GA was twice named Region 1-AAAAA Defensive of the Year. HISTORY PLAYOFF RECORDS VIKINGS TEAM GUIDE 163 EXTRA POINTS EXTRA POINTS VIKINGS TEAM GUIDE 164