FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2005

VIKINGS LOOK TO EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO SEVEN

2005 PRESEASON

Date Opponent Time (CT) Aug. 12 KANSAS CITY W 27-16 Aug. 19 at N.Y. Jets L 21-28 Aug. 26 SAN DIEGO W 19-16 Sept. 2 at Seattle W 23-21

2005 REGULAR SEASON Sept. 11 TAMPA BAY L 13-24 Sept. 18 at Cincinnati L 8-37 Sept. 25 NEW ORLEANS W 33-16 Oct. 2 at Atlanta L 10-30 Oct. 9 BYE Oct. 16 at Chicago L 3-28 Oct. 23 GREEN BAY W 23-20 Oct. 30 at Carolina L 13-38 Nov. 6 DETROIT W 27-14 Nov. 13 at N.Y. Giants W 24-21 Nov. 21 at Green Bay W 20-17 Nov. 27 CLEVELAND W 24-12 Dec. 4 at Detroit W 21-16 Dec. 11 ST. LOUIS W 27-13 Dec. 18 PITTSBURGH Noon Dec. 25 at Baltimore 7:30 p.m. Jan. 1 CHICAGO Noon

Practice Schedule Wednesday, December 14 11:45 a.m.-Mike Tice and Players Available 1:45-3:40 p.m.-Practice (1st 30 min. open) Thursday, December 15 11:35 a.m.-Mike Tice and Players Available 1:20-3:10 p.m.-Practice (1st 30 min. open) Friday, December 16 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.-Practice Open 1:05 p.m.-Mike Tice and Players Available Saturday, December 17 No access Sunday, December 18 Noon (CT) –Game vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, December 19 1:35 p.m. (CT) –Mike Tice Press Conference Tuesday, December 20 Players Day Off

The Minnesota Vikings (8-5) stay at home to face the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) at the Metrodome at noon (CT) on Sunday, December 18. Last week the Vikings defeated the St. Louis Rams 27-13 while the Steelers beat the Chicago Bears 21-9. Next week the Vikings will travel to face the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 25 on ESPN’s Sunday Night Football while the Steelers travel to Cleveland to face the Browns on Saturday, December 24.

TELEVISION – The game will be televised by CBS (WCCO-TV, Ch. 4 in the Twin Cities) with a noon CT kickoff. Randy Cross and Kevin Harlan will call the action.

RADIO – The game can be heard on KFAN-AM 1130 and KOOL 108-FM, which serve as the flagship for the 73-station, six-state Minnesota Vikings Radio Network. Former Vikings’ tight end Joe Senser, who is in his second stint with the Vikings, will serve as the color analyst while Paul Allen will do the play-by-play. Former Vikings’ punter Greg Coleman reports from the sideline. The pre-game show with Joe Anderson begins at 11:00 a.m. (CT).

INTERNET – Vikings’ information can be accessed on the world wide web at Vikings.com, league-wide information is at NFL.com. The Vikings’ web site continues to be one of the most visited in the NFL.

VIKINGS NEW STADIUM EFFORTS – For more information on the Vikings’ new stadium efforts and new images of the stadium go to vikings.com and view the stadium section on the home page.

TICKET INFORMATION – The Vikings currently have a waiting list for 2006 season tickets. For more information call 612-33-VIKES. The Vikings have nearly sold out all of the regular season games with single tickets remaining for select games. Tickets can be purchased at the Vikings’ ticket office at the Metrodome, any Ticketmaster location, or by phone at (651) 989-5151.

VIKINGS’ 45TH SEASON – The Vikings celebrate their 45th season of NFL play in 2005 with a commemorative patch worn on the left chest of the uniforms and a number of special events. Fans can vote for the Vikings Greatest Game in an online contest at www.vikings.com.

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VIKINGS-STEELERS CONNECTIONS – Vikings’ head coach Mike Tice was a teammate of Steelers’ assistant head coach/offensive line coach Russ Grimm and offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt with the Washington Redskins in 1989 and with Steelers’ LB coach Keith Butler with the Seahawks…Whisenhunt coached on the Vanderbilt staff when Vikings’ S Corey Chavous played for the Commodores…Grimm played at the University of Pittsburgh when Vikings’ defensive consultant Foge Fazio was the Panthers’ defensive coordinator. Fazio was the head coach at Pittsburgh from 1982-85, played there from 1957-60 and spent his youth rooting for the Steelers while growing up in Coraopolis, PA…Vikings’ assistant secondary coach Kevin Ross played for the Kansas City Chiefs when Steelers’ head coach Bill Cowher was the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator/LB coach from 1989-91…Steelers’ WR coach Bruce Arians also coached on the Chiefs’ staff during Ross’ time there and was the head coach at Temple in 1983 when Ross was a senior for the Owls…Vikings’ LB Napoleon Harris and Steelers’ WR Antwaan Randle El were teammates and classmates in high school at Thornton Township High in suburban Chicago…Vikings’ TE Jermaine Wiggins played at Georgia with Steelers’ WR Hines Ward…Vikings’ TE Jeff Dugan played at Central Catholic High in Pittsburgh, PA…Steelers’ S Tyrone Carter played three seasons (2000-02) for the Vikings and also played at the University of Minnesota when Vikings’ offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Steve Loney coached on the Gophers’ staff…Carter played for the Jets with Vikings’ LB Sam Cowart and when Vikings’ defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell coached on New York’s staff…Steelers’ LB James Farrior also played for the Jets during Cottrell’s time there…Vikings’ LB coach Pete Bercich played with Steelers’ RB Jerome Bettis at Notre Dame…Bettis and Steelers’ QB Tommy Maddox played for the L.A. Rams when Vikings’ coverage coordinator Chuck Knox, Jr. was on the Rams’ staff…Vikings’ LS Cullen Loeffler and Steelers’ DT Casey Hampton were teammates at Texas…Vikings’ RB Adimchinobe Echemandu played at California with Steelers’ CB Chidi Iwuoma…Vikings’ LB Dontarrious Thomas and DT Spencer Johnson played at Auburn with Steelers’ G Kendall Simmons…Vikings’ WR Koren Robinson played with Steelers’ CB Willie Williams with the Seahawks…Vikings’ G Anthony Herrera and Steelers’ WR Cedrick Wilson were teammates at Tennessee…Wilson played for the 49ers when Vikings’ QB coach Rich Olson was on San Francisco’s staff…Vikings’ RB Ciatrick Fason and Steelers’ T Max Starks were teammates at Florida…Vikings’ TE Jermaine Wiggins was a teammate of Steelers’ WR Sean Morey in New England…Vikings’ DT Pat Williams played for Buffalo when Steelers’ defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau was on the Bills’ staff…Vikings’ special teams coach Rusty Tillman coached on the Raiders’ staff with Steelers’ special teams coach Kevin Spencer…Vikings’ DE Lance Johnstone played in Oakland during Spencer’s time there…Tillman also coached in Indianapolis when Steelers’ P Chris Gardocki played for the Colts…Tillman coached in Seattle when Steelers’ LB coach Keith Butler played for the Seahawks...Vikings’ QB Brad Johnson played for the Redskins when Steelers’ asst. head coach/offensive line coach Russ Grimm coached Washington’s offensive line…Vikings’ LB Keith Newman played for Atlanta when Steelers’ TE coach James Daniel served on the Falcons’ staff…Vikings’ P Darren Bennett and Steelers’ DB coach Darren Perry were teammates with the Chargers in 1999…Vikings’ DT Pat Williams played in Buffalo with Steelers’ Player Development Director Raymond Jackson. VIKINGS BIG DAYS VS. THE STEELERS – Michael Bennett had a career-long 80-yard TD catch at Pittsburgh (12/2/01)…Darren Bennett set a San Diego franchise record with a 59.5 yard average on four punts and set a career-high with a 66-yarder at Pittsburgh (10/1/95)…Napoleon Harris forced a Jerome Bettis fumble at Pittsburgh (12/7/03) when he was with the Raiders…Marcus Robinson had 6 catches for 102 yards vs. Pittsburgh (12/28/03) when he played for Baltimore…Travis Taylor tied a career high with 7 receptions for 82 yards vs. the Steelers (10/27/02) when he was with the Ravens…Pat Williams posted a season-high 7 tackles and sacked Tommy Maddox vs. Pittsburgh (1/2/05) when he played for Buffalo. HOW THE VIKINGS PERFORM VS. THE STEELERS - Brad Johnson 3 games, 46 att., 28 comp, 372 yards, 60.9 pct., 1 TD, 1 Int., 36 long, 84.7 rating Michael Bennett 1 game, 13 att., 34 yards, 2.6 avg., 12 long, 0 TD, 2 rec., 80 yards, 80t long, 1 TD Nate Burleson Has never played against the Steelers Kevin Williams Has never played against the Steelers

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NOVEMBER and DECEMBER TO REMEMBER – The Vikings had a 4-0 mark in November games this season and have won more games in November over the 45-season history of the franchise than any other month. The team has amassed a 106-80-4 all-time November record. The Vikings have now won 6 straight in November/December, ranking among the best late-season surges in team history. The 1998 Vikings won the final 8 games of the season, the 1988 club won 5 straight starting in November and 6 of the final 7 to go 11-5 while the 1969 team lost the opener and the finale in going 12-2 en route to Super Bowl IV.

VIKINGS VS. STEELERS SERIES STANDINGS – Overall Minnesota leads the series 8-6, including 4-1 at home. 1962 (A) Pittsburgh 39-31 1980 (H) Pittsburgh 23-17 1964 (H) Minnesota 30-10 1983 (A) Minnesota 17-14 1967 (A) Minnesota 41-27 1986 (H) Minnesota 31-7 1969 (H) Minnesota 52-14 1989 (A) Pittsburgh 27-14 1972 (A) Pittsburgh 23-10 1992 (A) Minnesota 6-3 1974* (N) Pittsburgh 16-6 1995 (A) Minnesota 44-24 1976 (H) Minnesota 17-6 2001 (A) Pittsburgh 21-16 * Super Bowl IX, Jan. 12, 1975 at New Orleans

ROAD HOTELS Baltimore December 25 Baltimore Marriott Waterfront (410-385-3000) For credentials for road games please contact Bob Hagan, Tom West, Tom Fanning or Jeff Anderson at least one week prior to the game. For road hotel arrangements please contact Luther Hippe or Bob Hagan. All hotel arrangements MUST be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the game.

OFFSEASON ADDITIONS 2005 DRAFT – The Vikings used four picks on defense and three on offense in the 2005 NFL Draft. The selection of South Carolina wide receiver Troy Williamson with the 7th pick made him the highest-drafted WR in franchise history, a mark previously held by Gene Washington (8th overall, 1967). With the team’s second pick in the 1st round, the Vikings selected DE Erasmus James out of Wisconsin. James became the third straight 1st-round defensive lineman that the team had selected, joining DE Kenechi Udeze (2004) and DT Kevin Williams (2003). Through the 2005 season the Vikings have gotten solid contributions from their rookie class with Williamson, James, OT Marcus Johnson (2nd round) and DT C.J. Mosley (6th round) all making starts while RB Ciatrick Fason (4th round) has three rushing TDs, scoring on the 2nd carry of his NFL career.

FREE AGENTS/TRADES – In the offseason the Vikings added several players that are making significant contributions in 2005. In free agency the Vikings added three players that start on defense, DT Pat Williams (Buffalo), S Darren Sharper (Green Bay), and CB Fred Smoot (Washington). The Vikings also added WR Travis Taylor (Baltimore), former Vikings’ QB Brad Johnson (Tampa Bay), and K Paul Edinger (Chicago) in free agency. The team acquired two LBs in trades that have started in Napoleon Harris (Oakland) and Sam Cowart (N.Y. Jets).

CONSULTING WITH FRIENDS – The Vikings welcomed a pair of former coaches back to the team to serve as consultants to the coaching staff. Former Vikings’ LB coach and defensive coordinator Foge Fazio (1995-1999) will assist the Vikings defense while former Vikings’ WR coach Jerry Rhome (1994) will add his expertise to the offensive side of the ball. Both coaches have history with Head Coach Mike Tice, with Rhome serving as a Seattle assistant during Tice’s playing days with the Seahawks. Fazio was on the Vikings’ staff during Tice’s final season playing and early in his coaching career. During his Vikings’ career Fazio helped John Randle and Ed McDaniel earn Pro Bowl honors while Rhome tutored Cris Carter as he set a then-NFL record with 122 receptions and started the Pro Bowl. Carter (122) and Jake Reed (85) set a Vikings’ record for catches by a tandem with 207 in 1994 that still stands as the top team mark.

WILF FAMILY TAKES OWNERSHIP – A new era in Minnesota Vikings football began when an investment group led by brothers Zygi and Mark Wilf were unanimously approved as the new owners of the Vikings by their fellow owners in the NFL on May 25, 2005. The Wilfs are the owners of Garden Homes Development in New Jersey, a nationwide leader in retail and private residential development. Joining the Wilf brothers in their ownership group are cousin Leonard Wilf, Reggie Fowler, David Mandelbaum, and Alan Landis. At the New Orleans game (9/25), the Wilfs made a $100,000 donation to Saints owner Tom Benson, who opened the New Orleans Saints Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Zygi received a game ball after the Vikings defeated the Giants (the team he had followed since childhood).

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Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Edinger, Scoring (82) 8T NR 10 8T NR NR NR NR NR 10 NR 9 8 7T Johnson, Passer Rating (90.9) NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 3 Kluwe, Punting Avg. (45.3) 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 Kluwe, Net Punting Avg. (36.8) 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 5 6 10 10 Moore, Punt Return Avg. (11.1) NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 1 1 1 1 Robinson, K., Kickoff Ret. Avg. (26.6)NR NR 7 6 8 NR NR 10 6 2 2 2 2 1 Sharper, Interceptions (8) 3T 4T 7T NR NR NR NR NR 9T 1 2 1 1T 1 B. Williams, Interceptions (4) NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 7T Winfield, Interceptions (4) NR NR 7T NR NR NR NR NR 9T NR NR 8T NR 7T Where Vikings Rank among the NFL leaders (TOP 10)

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Johnson, Passer Rating (90.9) NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 9 Kluwe, Punting Avg. (45.3) 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 2 4 6 4 5 4 Moore, Punt Return Avg. (11.1) NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 1 1 1 3 Robinson, K., Kickoff Ret. Avg. (26.6)NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 4 5 5 7 4 Sharper, Interceptions (8) 5T 8T NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 2T 3T 1T 2T 2T Where Vikings Rank Offensively and Defensively (NFC)

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Overall Offense 13 11 7 12 12 13 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 Rushing Offense 15 15 12 11 13 13 13 13 10 13 11 11 11 10 Passing Offense 5 8 7 8 9 9 8 9 10 11 11T 11 11 11 Points Scored 12 16 10 14 12 16 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 11T Overall Defense 13 15 14 14 14 12 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 Rushing Defense 14 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 15 14 12 7 9 8 Passing Defense 10 14 13 8 7 4 8 11 11 14 13 13 13 13 Points Allowed 11T 15 13 13 12 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 11 11 Turnover Ratio 14T 16 14 15 15 13 13T 13 10T 9T 10 8T 6 5 Where Vikings Rank Offensively and Defensively (NFL)

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Overall Offense 28 24 17 23 24 24 22 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 Rushing Offense 31 30 23 22 26 27 26 27 23 27 24 24 24 23 Passing Offense 16 17 12 12 13 13 11 15 17 20 21T 20 21 21 Points Scored 22T 30 20 24 24 29 28 28 25 25 22 22 22T 21T Overall Defense 21 30 28 29 30 23 25 27 27 28 28 28 25 26 Rushing Defense 25 32 30 32 32 32 30 29 26 26 21 15 18 17 Passing Defense 14 28 25 13 14 8 15 23 23 26 25 25 23 24 Points Allowed 20T 31 29 28 27 27 28 28 26 25 25 24 23 22 Turnover Ratio 27T 32 28T 31 29T 27T 29T 27T 22T 17T 19 16T 13 9T

NFL HEAD COACHES WITH PLAYING EXPERIENCE IN THE LEAGUE – Vikings’ head coach Mike Tice has the most years played in the NFL by current head coaches. Tice played for the Seattle Seahawks (1981-88, ‘90-91), the Washington Redskins (1989) and the Minnesota Vikings (1992-93, ’95).

Coach NFL Seasons Coach NFL Seasons Mike Tice 14 Marty Schottenheimer 6 Jack Del Rio 11 Bill Cowher 5 Herman Edwards 10 Jeff Fisher 4 Jim Haslett 9 Tony Dungy 3 Mike Mularkey 9

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VIKINGS FACTS AND FIGURES • Oldest Vikings player Brad Johnson (9/13/68) • Youngest Vikings player C.J. Mosley (8/6/83) • Most NFL seasons Brad Johnson 14th season in the NFL • College with the most Vikings Maryland (4) Dugan, Henderson, Hill, Fowler • Conference with the most Vikings SEC 13 players on ’05 roster • State (High School Hometown) Florida 11 players on ’05 roster with the most Vikings • Largest Viking Bryant McKinnie, T Stands 6-8 and weighs 335 pounds • Smallest Viking Paul Edinger, K Stands 5-8 and weighs 175 pounds • Vikings w/NFL Europe experience 4 Shaun Hill, Brad Johnson, Marcus Robinson J.T. O’Sullivan • Former Pro Bowlers 9 Michael Bennett, Matt Birk, Corey Chavous, Sam Cowart, Daunte Culpepper, Darren Bennett, Brad Johnson, Darren Sharper, Kevin Williams • Coaches who played in the NFL 8 Mike Tice (14 seasons), Pete Bercich (7)

Wes Chandler (11), Ted Cottrell (2), Jerry Rhome (7), Kevin Ross (14), John Tice (10), Rusty Tillman (8)

JOHNSON RETURNS – Brad Johnson made his 1st Vikings start since 1998 vs. Detroit (11/6). Johnson threw his 1st career TD pass at the Metrodome vs. Detroit in the opening game of 1996. His 52 touchdown passes as a Viking ranks 6th all-time in the team record books (Warren Moon with 58 ranks 5th). Including playoffs Johnson has thrown 158 touchdown passes for 26,563 yards in a career that began back with a Viking as a 9th-round choice in 1992. Johnson holds a 21-8 mark in his 29 career starts for the Vikings and has a 64-41 regular-season record as a starter. Johnson has led all 3 NFL teams he has played for to the playoffs and led Tampa Bay to the Super Bowl XXXVII title over Oakland. Johnson became the 51st player in NFL history to eclipse the 25,000 career passing yards mark at Detroit (12/4) and passed the 150 career TD mark (currently 151). He stands 62nd in NFL history with the 151 TDs. Johnson joins 8 other current NFL QBs with 25,000+ yards (Favre, Testaverde, Bledsoe, Collins, Manning, Brunell, McNair and Plummer).

NFL TD Passes Since 1996 – Regular Season Wins by Vikings Starting QBs1. Brett Favre 287 (157 games) 1. Fran Tarkenton 92 2. Peyton Manning 243 (125 games) 2. Tommy Kramer 54 3. Drew Bledsoe 188 (141 games) 3. Daunte Culpepper 38 4. Kerry Collins 154 (134 games) 4. Wade Wilson 27 5. Mark Brunell 152 (129 games) 5. Joe Kapp 23 6T. Brad Johnson 151 (118 games) 6T. Brad Johnson 21 6T. Steve McNair 151 (133 games) 6T. Warren Moon 21

Career TD Passes in Vikings History Fastest Vikings QB to 20 wins 1. Fran Tarkenton 239 1. Brad Johnson 28 games (20-8) 2. Tommy Kramer 159 2. Wade Wilson 32 games (20-12) 3. Daunte Culpepper 139 3. Warren Moon 34 games (20-14) 4. Wade Wilson 66

5. Warren Moon 58 Career Wins by NFL QBs (starts only) 6. Brad Johnson 52 49. Jack Kemp 65 50T. Brad Johnson 64 Career Passing Yards in NFL History 50T. Jim Everett 64 47. Jim Plunkett 25,882 All-Time NFL Completion % (3,000+ att.) 48. Joe Theismann 25,206 1. Steve Young 64.3 49. Brad Johnson 25,160 2. Peyton Manning 63.9 50. Ken O’Brien 25,094 3. Joe Montana 63.2 51. Bob Griese 25,092 4. Brad Johnson 61.8

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EXPERIENCED STAFF – The Vikings’ coaching staff has a wealth of coaching experience, but also a long history with the NFL as players. Head Coach Mike Tice (14), assistant secondary coach Kevin Ross (14), WR coach Wes Chandler (11), TE coach John Tice (10), special teams coordinator Rusty Tillman (8), LB coach Pete Bercich (7), offensive assistant/passing game Jerry Rhome (7) and defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell (2) give the Vikings 73 years of NFL playing experience on the staff. That number is the highest of any NFC team and tied for third in the NFL, trailing only Pittsburgh.

NFL Playing Experience on Staffs/NFL NFL Playing Experience on Staffs/NFC 1. Pittsburgh 77 1. Minnesota 73 2. Minnesota 73 2. St. Louis 54 3. Denver 68 3. New Orleans 53

MINNESOTA VIKINGS CAREER RUSHING LEADERS – The Vikings feature a ground game that includes 3 of the top 18 all-time leading rushers in team history. The Vikings have used a balanced attack the past three seasons on their way to top five rankings in NFL total offense each season. The Vikings ranked #4 in total offense in 2004, #1 in 2003, and #2 in 2002.

Yards Attempts Yards Attempts 1. Robert Smith................6,818...........1,411 11. Daunte Culpepper ...2,476 ...............454 2. Chuck Foreman ...........5,879...........1,529 12. Alfred Anderson.........2,374 ...............626 3. Bill Brown.....................5,757...........1,627 13. Herschel Walker ........2,264 ...............551 4. Ted Brown ...................4,546...........1,117 14. Clinton Jones.............2,008 ...............546 5. Dave Osborn................4,320...........1,172 15. Oscar Reed ...............1,968 ...............490 6. Darrin Nelson...............4,231..............981 16. Rickey Young ............1,744 ...............554 7. Tommy Mason .............3,252..............761 17. Leroy Hoard...............1,689 ...............438 8. Michael Bennett .........3,050..............695 18. Moe Williams............1,535 ...............370 9. Terry Allen ...................2,795..............641 19. Rick Fenney ..............1,508 ...............358 10. Fran Tarkenton ..........2,548..............464 20. Scottie Graham .........1,239 ...............349

BENNETT BYPASSES BROWN – Michael Bennett notched his 9th career 100-yard game vs. Detroit (11/6) and moved farther up in team history in doing so. Bennett passed Bill Brown to rank 3rd in team history with his 9 games over the century mark. Vikings career rushing leader Robert Smith sits atop the list with 29 career 100-yard games and Chuck Foreman ranks 2nd with 17. Bennett became only the 8th player in Vikings history to amass 3,000+ yards rushing and 1,000+ yards receiving with 70 yards on the ground vs. St. Louis (12/11). Bennett broke the 1,000-yard receiving mark at Detroit (12/4).

GETTING DEFENSIVE – The Vikings’ recent turnaround and 5-game winning streak is due largely to the increased number of takeaways the defense has generated. The Vikings now are leading the NFC and are 2nd in the NFL with 23 interceptions as a team while FS Darren Sharper leads the NFC with 8 picks. The Vikings managed 10 takeaways in the opening 7 games of the season (6 INTs, 4 FRs) and have reversed that trend to post 22 takeaways in the past 6 games (17 INTs, 5 FRs). The Vikings’ pressure from the defensive front has played a prominent role as well. The Vikings had 10 sacks in the opening 7 games and have 15 sacks in the past 6 games. In the opening 7 games of the season the Vikings were allowing 361.1 yards per game, but have turned it around in the past 6 games, allowing 292.0 yards per game. The Vikings rank among the top teams in points allowed over their 6-game win streak and posted 5 interceptions vs. St. Louis, 1 shy of the team record.

NFL Team Interception Leaders NFL Points Allowed - Past 6 Games 1. Cincinnati 27 1. Carolina 65 (10.8 ppg) 2. Minnesota 23 2. Chicago 67 (11.2 ppg) 3T. Chicago 18 3. Seattle 84 (14.0 ppg) 3T. Denver 18 4. Minnesota 93 (15.5 ppg) LAST WEEK – The Vikings defeated the St. Louis Rams 27-13 for their 6th win in a row. Brad Johnson completed 16-of-25 passes for 146 yards. Koren Robinson became the 4th Vikings receiver to score on a rushing touchdown with a 13-yarder in the first quarter. Michael Bennett led the way on the ground with 18 carries for 70 yards and a TD. Ciatrick Fason had the Vikings’ other touchdown. Brian Williams had 2 interceptions and Antoine Winfield, Darren Sharper and Fred Smoot each had one.

REGULAR SEASON GAME 14, VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS - Page 7 D-BACK ATTACK – With a secondary that already boasted highly respected CB Antoine Winfield and former Pro Bowl S Corey Chavous, the Vikings added to their talented defensive backfield by acquiring S Darren Sharper (Green Bay) and CB Fred Smoot (Washington) in free agency during the offseason. The combo of Sharper and Smoot ranks second only to Tory James and Deltha O’Neal of Cincinnati for the most interceptions by a pair of current teammates since 2001. Sharper set a personal high with 3 interceptions vs. the N.Y. Giants (11/13). The 2nd interception of the game he returned 92 yards for a TD. It was the 3rd longest return in club history and 2nd longest of his career. The return was the 9th career TD Sharper has scored (7 INTs, 2 FRs), which ranks 1st in the NFL since he entered the League in 1997. Sharper’s 123 interception return yards vs. the N.Y. Giants set a team record. He also set a team record for interception yards in a season with 265. Each of the Vikings current 4 starting DBs, Sharper, Chavous, Winfield and CB Brian Williams, have earned NFC/NFL Defensive Player of the Week honors during their Vikings career. Sharper continues to climb the NFL record book for single season and career interceptions and interception return yardage. Sharper ranks 10th in NFL history for single-season interception return yardage and ranks 11th in NFL history for career return yards. He currently has 942 return yards and can join elite company as there are only 7 players in league history to amass 1,000+ career return yards. Winfield leads the Vikings with 85 tackles, the only CB in the NFL to lead his team in tackles and ranking only behind Tampa Bay’s Ronde Barber (85) for most tackles by a CB.

Most Interceptions / Current Teammates/ 2001-05 NFL Interceptions Since 2000 1. Tory James/Deltha O’Neal (Cinn.) 53 1. Darren Sharper, Minn. 39 2. Darren Sharper/Fred Smoot (Minn.) 48 2. Tony Parrish, San Fran. 28 3. Patrick Surtain/Greg Wesley (KC) 45 3T. Tory James, Cinn. 27 4. Patrick Surtain/Sammy Knight (KC) 41 3T. Patrick Surtain, KC 27

Longest Interception Returns in Vikings History NFL Defensive TDs since 1997 1. Najee Mustafaa vs. LA Rams (12/15/91) 97t 1. Darren Sharper 9 (7 INT, 2 FR) 2. Walker Lee Ashley vs. Chicago (12/19/88) 94t 2T. Dré Bly 7 (5 INT, 2 FR) 3. Darren Shaper @ N.Y. Giants (11/13/05) 92t 2T. Rod Woodson 7 (7 INT) 4. Issiac Holt vs. Detroit (10/9/89) 90t 2T. Aeneas Williams 7 (5 INT, 2 FR) 5. Charlie West @ Chicago (12/19/71) 89 6. Darren Sharper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11/05) 88t

Vikings Single-Season Interception Return Yards NFL Interception Return Yards (Season) 1. Darren Sharper 265 (2005) 1. Ed Reed, Baltimore 358 (’04) 2. Jimmy Hitchcock 242 (1998) 2. Charlie McNeal, San Diego 349 (’61) 3. Charlie West 236 (1971) 3. Deion Sanders, San Francisco 303 (’94) 4. Don Doll, Detroit 301 (’49) Career Interceptions by Active Players 5. Night Train Lane, Los Angeles 298 (’52) 1. Deion Sanders (1989-2005) 52 6. Bob Suci, Boston Patriots 277 (’63) 2. Troy Vincent (1992-2005) 46 7. Woodley Lewis, Los Angeles 275 (’50) 3. Darren Sharper (1997-2005) 44 8. Mark McMillian, Kansas City 274 (’97) 9. Lester Hayes, Oakland 273 (’80) 10. Darren Sharper, Minnesota 265 (’05) NFL Career Interception Return TDs NFL Interception Leaders - 2005 1. Rod Woodson 12 1. Deltha O’Neal, Cin. 9 (0 TDs) 2T. Ken Houston 9 2. Darren Sharper, Minn. 8 (2 TDs) 2T. Deion Sanders 9 3T. Champ Bailey, Den. 7 (2 TDs) 2T. Aeneas Williams 9 3T. Nathan Vasher, Chi. 7 (1 TD) 5. Eric Allen 8 6T. Darren Sharper 7 Vikings Single-Season Interceptions 6T. H. Adderly, E. Barnes, O. Smith, L. Barney 7 1. Paul Krause, 1975 10 2T. Brian Russell, 2003 9 2T. Orlando Thomas, 1995 9 4T. Darren Sharper, 2005 8 4T. 5 other players with 8

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TRULY SPECIAL TEAMS – The Vikings entered 2005 with a punter and kicker that had never suited up for the team. Undrafted rookie P Chris Kluwe, obtained off waivers from Seattle following preseason, notched the best punting performance by a rookie in team history and the 2nd-best single day by a Vikings’ P in team history with a 54.3 average (minimum 4 punts). Kluwe is 2nd in the NFC and 4th in the NFL in punting in gross average (45.3). Veteran K Paul Edinger made the move from NFC North rival Chicago to Minnesota as a free agent in the offseason and brought his strong leg into play quickly. Edinger nailed his 1st FG attempt in Purple when he connected on a 53-yarder vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). The kick ranks as the longest in Vikings’ opening-day history and is tied for the 3rd-longest in team history. Against Green Bay he set a team record with a 56-yarder to win the game as time expired. It was the 2nd longest game-winning field goal as time expired in NFL history (longest was Tom Dempsey’s 63-yarder in 1970). The boot moves Edinger to 14-of-21 from 50+ for his career. Edinger kicked a 48-yarder with 10 seconds remaining in the game to defeat the Giants 24-21 (11/13). Kluwe was honored in the week leading into the Atlanta game as the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Month, the 1st rookie in team history to earn a Player of the Month honors and the 1st Viking to earn Special Teams Player of the Month honors since Mitch Berger in 2000. Edinger kicked his 7th career game-winning FG with :10 remaining at NY Giants (11/13) and only his 2nd game-winner on the road. Edinger stepped into the lineup to punt in place of an injured Chris Kluwe on the road at Detroit (12/4), booting a pair of punts for a 37.5 average and landing 1 inside the Lions’ 20. The following week vs. Green Bay (11/21) he duplicated the feat with his 8th career game-winning FG as time expired (3rd game-winner on the road). The Vikings return game tied a team record when Koren Robinson returned a kickoff for a TD and Mewelde Moore returned a punt for a TD in the same game for the 2nd time in team history, the last coming at Kansas City in 1999. The returns each ranked as the 8th-longest in team history and were the 1st return TDs of each player’s NFL career.

Vikings Best Single-Game Punting Avg. (min. 4) Longest FGs in Vikings History 1. Mitch Berger vs. Cincinnati (11/15/98) 55.8 1. Paul Edinger vs. Green Bay (10/23/05) 56 2. Chris Kluwe vs. Tampa Bay (9/11/05) 54.3 2. Jan Stenerud vs. Atlanta (9/16/84) 54 3. Harry Newsome vs. Phoenix (10/13/91) 54.0 3T. Paul Edinger vs. Tampa Bay (9/11/05) 53 3T. Gary Anderson vs. Miami (12/21/02) 53 3T. Gary Anderson vs. Jax. (12/20/98) 53 3T. Chuck Nelson vs. Tampa Bay (11/30/86) 53 3T. Jan Stenerud vs. Tampa Bay (11/4/84) 53 3T. Fred Cox at Green Bay (12/5/65) 53 Longest Kickoff Returns in Vikings History Longest Punt Returns in Vikings History 1. Lance Rentzel vs. Baltimore (11/14/65) 101t 1. Charlie West vs. Washington (11/3/68) 98t 2. Eddie Payton vs. Oakland (9/14/81) 99t 2. Nate Burleson @ Indianapolis (11/8/04) 91t 3. Clinton Jones vs. NY Giants (11/5/67) 96t 3T. Hugh McElhenny @ Chicago (12/17/61) 81t 4. Herschel Walker @ Philadelphia (11/19/89) 93t 3T. Bob Grim vs. NY Giants (11/5/67) 81 5. Dave Osborn @ LA Rams (10/3/65) 92 5. Leo Lewis vs. Atlanta (11/22/87) 78t 6t. Buster Rhymes vs. Philadelphia (12/22/85) 88 6. Ed Sharockman vs. LA Rams (10/16/66) 76 6t. David Palmer @ Baltimore (12/13/98) 88t 7. David Palmer @ Detroit (11/23/95) 74t 8. Koren Robinson @ NY Giants (11/13/05) 86t 8. Mewelde Moore @ NY Giants (11/13/05) 71t 9. Moe Williams @ NY Giants (12/26/99) 85t

GETTIN’ WIGGY WITH IT – Jermaine Wiggins led the team in receptions in 2004 with 71 catches and is currently leading the team with 57 catches. At this point of the season last year he had 53 catches and is already at the 2nd-highest single-season mark of his career. Wiggins’ 57 catches is tied for 3rd in the NFC among TEs and ranks tied for 6thin the NFL among TEs. At Chicago (10/16) he set his regular-season career high with 10 catches and tied for the 2nd-most receptions by a Vikings TE in team history.

Receptions by Vikings TEs 1. Joe Senser, vs. Green Bay (11/29/81) 11 2t. Jermaine Wiggins, @ Chi. (10/16/05) 10 2t. Jim Kleinsasser, @ St. L. (11/30/03) 10 2t. Joe Senser, vs. NY Jets (12/26/82) 10

Fewest Games to Reach 100 Catches by a Viking 1. Jermaine Wiggins 20 2. Rickey Young 21 3. Randy Moss 22

REGULAR SEASON GAME 14, VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS - Page 9 STACKS OF SACKS – Lance Johnstone continues to amass sacks at a pace that keeps him listed among the elite pass rushers in the NFL. His 6.5 sacks leads the team and he ranks 6th in the NFL with 64.5 sacks since 1998. Johnstone stands 10th in Vikings history with 40.0. Johnstone has 69.0 sacks in his 10 NFL seasons. He trails Mark Mullaney for 9th place in Vikings history with 41.5 sacks. Rookie DT C.J. Mosley, a 6th-round draft choice from Missouri, stepped in for an injured Kevin Williams vs. Cleveland (11/27) and had an impressive performance. He notched 2.0 sacks in the game, which tied for the 3rd-most by a rookie.

NFL Sacks Since 1998 – Current Players (2005) Sacks by Vikings Rookies-Game 1. Michael Strahan, NY Giants 97.5 (11.5) 1. Kevin Williams, @ Arizona (12/28/03) 3.0 2. Simeon Rice, Tampa Bay 96.5 (9.0) 2. Gerald Robinson, vs. Chicago (10/19/86) 2.5 3. Jason Taylor, Miami 83.5 (8.0) 3T. C.J. Mosley, vs. Cleveland (11/27/05) 2.0 4. Kevin Carter, Miami 68.0 (5.0) 3T. Kevin Williams, vs. San Fran. (9/28/03) 2.0 5. La’Roi Glover, Dallas 65.0 (3.0) 3T. Keith Millard, vs. Tampa Bay (12/8/85) 2.0 6. Lance Johnstone, Minnesota 64.5 (6.5) 3T. Keith Millard, @ Buffalo (9/29/85) 2.0 3T. Alan Page, @ Atlanta (10/29/67) 2.0

ROBINSON RISING – The Vikings acquired free agent WR Koren Robinson on 9/7/05 and he has steadily worked his way into a valuable role with the team. The former 1st-round draft choice of Seattle (9th overall in 2001, has earned the respect of his teammates as he was voted the recipient of the 2005 Ed Block Courage Award. Robinson returned a kickoff 86 yards for a TD at NY Giants (11/13) to help key the upset win. He ranks 1st in the NFC and 4th in the NFL in kickoff returns (26.6 avg.) despite not having returned a kickoff or punt in his NFL career before coming to the Vikings. The last Vikings player to lead the NFC in kickoff returns was Darrin Nelson in 1983 with a 24.7 average. Offensively, Robinson had his 1st 100-yard receiving game as a Viking and the 1st by a Viking in 2005 vs. Detroit (12/5) with 148 yards on 4 receptions including a 80-yarder for a TD on the first offensive play of the game. The 80-yard score was the 2nd-longest catch or Robinson’s career and his longest TD catch. The play ranked tied for the 7th-longest in team history. Robinson became the 4th Vikings receiver in team history to score on a rushing touchdown with a 13-yarder vs. St. Louis (12/11). Robinson joins elite company in Vikings history as only the 3rd player to score a TD on a kickoff return, a rush and a pass, joining Bill Brown (1963) and Herschel Walker (1989). 2005 NFC Kickoff Return Leaders – Week 14 Longest Pass Plays in Vikings History 1. Koren Robinson, Minnnesota 26.6 avg. 89t C. Ferguson from F. Tarkenton, @ Chi., 11/11/62 2. Willie Ponder, NY Giants 25.9 avg. 85t Q. Ismail from W. Moon, vs. Detroit, 9/10/95 3. Ladell Betts, Washington 25.7 avg. 85t G. Washington from J. Kapp, vs. St. L., 10/8/67 83t G. Washington from J. Kapp, vs. Balt., 9/28/69 Vikings Single-Season Kickoff Return Yardage 82t J. Reed from B. Johnson, @ Oakland, 11/17/96 1. Buster Rhymes, 1985 1,345 (25.4 avg.) 82t. R. Moss from D. Culpepper, @ Det., 12/19/04 2. Eddie Payton, 1980 1,184 (22.3 avg.) 80t K. Robinson from B. Johnson, @ Det., 12/4/05 3. David Palmer, 1998 1,176 (23.5 avg.) 80t M. Bennett from T. Bouman, @ Pitt., 12/2/01 4. Jimmy Edwards, 1979 1,103 (25.1 avg.) 80t M. Hatchette from J. George, vs. S.F., 10/24/99 5. Koren Robinson, 2005 1,064 (26.6 avg.) 80t J. Gilliam from F. Tarkenton, vs. Hou., 10/13/74

MOORE AND MORE YARDS EACH WEEK – Mewelde Moore rattled off his 2nd 100-yard rushing game of the season with a season-high 122 yards on 22 carries in the Monday Night Football win at Green Bay (11/21). The performance gives Moore 4 career games over the century mark and the Vikings are 4-0 in those games. He is tied with Herschel Walker for 10th in team history with 4 career 100-yard games. Moore has made an immediate impact on special teams, ranking 1st in the NFL with an 11.8 average on returns along with a 71-yard TD. The last Viking to lead the NFL in punt returns was David Palmer in 1995 with a 13.2 average. Moore is only the 2nd Viking to return a punt for a TD and score both rushing and receiving TDs in a season, joining Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny (1961).

2005 NFC Punt Return Leaders 100-Yd. Games in 1st 2 Seasons 1. Mewelde Moore, Minnesota 11.1 avg. 1. Michael Bennett, 2001-02 7 2. Steve Smith, Carolina 10.7 avg. 2. Mewelde Moore, 2004-05 4 3. Mark Jones, Tampa Bay 9.6 avg. 3. Chuck Foreman, 1973-74 3

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THE PLAYOFF PICTURE – Here are the playoff seeds if they were to begin today. In this scenario the N.Y. Giants would host Dallas and the Tampa Bay would host Carolina in the first round of the playoffs. Conference Division Record Record Record Final Opponents Division Leaders 1. Seattle Seahawks-x 11-2 10-1 6-0 @ Tenn., Ind., @ G.B. 2. Chicago Bears 9-4 8-1 4-0 Atl., @ G.B., @ Minn. 3. New York Giants 9-4 8-3 4-1 K.C., @ Wash., @ Oak. 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-4 7-3 3-1 @ N.E., Atl., N.O. Wild Card Teams 5. Carolina Panthers 9-4 6-3 2-2 @ N.O., Dal., @ Atl. 6. Dallas Cowboys 8-5 6-3 3-2 @ Wash., @ Car.,St. L. Still in the hunt 7. Minnesota Vikings 8-5 7-4 4-1 Pitt., @ Balt., Chi. 8. *Atlanta Falcons 7-5 4-4 1-2 N.O., @ Chi., @ T.B., Car. 9. Washington Redskins 7-6 7-2 2-1 Dal., N.Y.G., @ Phil. x-Clinched Division y-Clinched Playoff Berth * Plays on Monday Night Football Possible Seeds Seattle-#1-4 Chicago-#1-6 N.Y. Giants-#1-6 Tampa Bay-#1-6 Carolina-#1-6 Dallas-#2-6 Minnesota-#2-6 Atlanta-#2-6 Washington-#2-6

• 2005 SEASON STATISTICS • ROSTERS • DEPTH CHART • ROSTER MOVES • GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS • THE LAST TIME • PARTICIPATION CHART • HOW THE VIKINGS WERE BUILT

VIKINGS 2005 SEASON STATISTICS WON 8, LOST 5 9/11 L 13-24 Tampa Bay 63,939 9/18 L 8-37 at Cincinnati 65,763 9/25 W 33-16 New Orleans 63,952 10/2 L 10-30 at Atlanta 69,552 10/16 L 3-28 at Chicago 62,143 10/23 W 23-20 Green Bay 64,278 10/30 L 13-38 at Carolina 73,502 11/6 W 27-14 Detroit 63,813 11/13 W 24-21 at N.Y. Giants 78,637 11/21 W 20-17 at Green Bay 70,610 11/27 W 24-12 Cleveland 63,814 12/4 W 21-16 at Detroit 61,375 12/11 W 27-13 St. Louis 64,005 Minn. Opp. Total First Downs ................................................... 234 254 Rushing................................................................ 69 79 Passing.............................................................. 137 149 Penalty................................................................. 28 26 3rd Down: Made/Att ...................................... 53/165 74/175 3rd Down: Pct ................................................... 32.1 42.3 4th Down: Made/Att. ........................................... 4/9 1/7 4th Down: Pct ................................................... 44.4 14.3 Possession Avg................................................... 29:31 30:29 Total Net Yards .................................................... 3770 4280 Avg. Per Game ............................................... 290.0 329.2 Total Plays ......................................................... 785 844 Avg. Per Play ...................................................... 4.8 5.1 Net Yards Rushing ............................................... 1222 1457 Avg. Per Game ................................................. 94.0 112.1 Total Rushes...................................................... 332 358 Net Yards Passing................................................ 2548 2823 Avg. Per Game ............................................... 196.0 217.2 Sacked/Yards Lost........................................ 49/263 25/157 Gross Yards Passing ....................................... 2811 2980 Att./Completions ..........................................404/255 461/271 Completion Pct. ................................................ 63.1 58.8 Had Intercepted ................................................... 14 23 Punts/Average.................................................. 68/44.2 59/42.1 Net Punting Avg. ................................................... 36.6 36.9 Penalties/Yards ................................................102/823 110/781 Fumbles/Ball Lost................................................ 21/12 17/9 Touchdowns ............................................................. 27 32 Rushing.................................................................. 8 13 Passing................................................................ 14 19 Returns .................................................................. 5 0 Score by Periods 1 2 3 4 OT T VIKINGS.......................... 44 65 69 68 - 246 Opponents....................... 38 126 47 75 - 286 Scoring Ru Re Rt 1 pt. 2 pt. FG S T Edinger................... 0 0 0 25/25 - 19/27 - 82 M. Robinson ........... 0 5 0 - 1 - - 32 Bennett................... 2 2 0 - - - - 24 Fason ..................... 3 0 0 - - - - 18 Moore ..................... 1 1 1 - - - - 18 K. Robinson........... 1 1 1 - - - - 18 Sharper .................. 0 0 2 - - - - 12 Taylor ..................... 0 2 0 - - - - 12 Williamson.............. 0 2 0 - - - - 12 Burleson ................. 0 1 0 - - - - 6 Culpepper............... 1 0 0 - - - - 6 Edwards ................. 0 0 1 - - - - 6 VIKINGS ................ 8 14 5 25/25 1/2 19/27 - 246 Opponents .......... 13 19 0 29/29 1/3 21/26 - 286 Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Edinger...................0/0 9/9 2/6 6/8 2/4 VIKINGS ................0/0 9/9 2/6 6/8 2/4 Opponents ............0/0 6/7 7/7 6/7 2/5 Vikings: (53, 22), ( ), (24 33ru, 28, 48, 34), (43), (52wr, 23, 32bl) (27, 22, 56), (33wr), (21, 52sh, 40), (40wr, 32bl, 48), (49sh, 24, 27) (43), ( ), (37, 44) Opponents: (41), (40, 29, 30), (22), (38, 26, 39), ( ), (53wr, 53, 42wl, 39), (56sh, 44), (51wr), (35, 48, 28wr), (46), (32, 38), (45, 26, 28) (51, 23)

Rushing Att. Yds Avg Long TD Moore........................ 137 551 4.0 28 1 M. Bennett................. 108 349 3.2 31 2 Culpepper ................... 24 147 6.1 18 1 Fason.......................... 24 63 2.6 15 3 B. Johnson.................. 17 47 2.8 16 0 K. Robinson .................. 4 27 6.8 13t 1 M. Williams.................. 13 20 1.5 9 0 Williamson..................... 2 19 9.5 11 0 Taylor ............................ 1 5 5.0 5 0 Burleson........................ 2 -6 -3.0 -2 0 VIKINGS ................... 332 1222 3.7 31 8 Opponents ............... 358 1457 4.1 71t 13 Receiving No. Yds Avg Long TD Wiggins ....................... 57 500 8.8 24 0 Taylor .......................... 39 468 12.0 31 2 M. Robinson................ 28 473 16.9 68 5 Moore.......................... 25 244 9.8 29 1 M. Bennett................... 22 96 4.4 20 2 Williamson................... 21 304 14.5 53t 2 Burleson ..................... 18 212 11.8 20 1 Kleinsasser ................. 18 139 7.7 13 0 K. Robinson ................ 17 305 17.9 80t 1 M. Williams.................... 8 52 6.5 25 0 Owens........................... 2 18 9.0 12 0 VIKINGS ................... 255 2811 11.0 80t 14 Opponents ............... 271 2980 11.0 70t 19 Interceptions No. Yds Avg Long TD Sharper ......................... 8 265 33.1 92t 2 B. Williams .................... 4 59 14.8 31 0 Winfield ......................... 4 5 1.3 4 0 Chavous........................ 2 0 0.0 0 0 Smoot ........................... 2 0 0.0 0 0 Edwards ........................ 1 51 51.0 51t 1 Newman........................ 1 1 1.0 1 0 Offord............................ 1 0 0.0 0 0 VIKINGS ..................... 23 381 16.6 92t 3 Opponents ................. 14 220 15.7 55 0 Opp. Fum. Rec No. Yds Avg Long TD Winfield ......................... 2 0 0.0 0 0 D. Scott ......................... 1 1 1.0 1 0 Chavous........................ 1 0 0.0 0 0 Henderson .................... 1 0 0.0 0 0 Newman........................ 1 0 0.0 0 0 Owens........................... 1 0 0.0 0 0 Sharper ......................... 1 14 14.0 14 0 K. Williams .................... 1 6 6.0 6 0 VIKINGS ....................... 9 21 2.3 14 0 Opponents ................. 12 26 2.2 18 0 Punting No. Yds Avg Net TB In20 Lg B Kluwe ......................58 2629 45.3 36.8 6 11 62 0 D. Bennett .................8 300 37.5 34.4 0 1 53 0 Edinger .....................2 75 37.5 37.5 0 1 40 0 VIKINGS .................68 3004 44.2 36.6 6 13 62 0 Opponents .............59 2482 42.1 36.9 1 20 60 0 Punt Returns No. FC Yds Avg Long TD Moore.......................... 17 6 188 11.1 71t 1 Howry.......................... 12 5 78 6.5 19 0 Burleson........................ 6 0 21 3.5 10 0 K. Robinson .................. 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 VIKINGS ..................... 37 11 287 7.8 71t 1 Opponents ................. 39 13 398 10.2 55 0 Kickoff Returns No. Yds Avg Long TD K. Robinson ........................... 40 1064 26.6 86t 1 Williamson.............................. 10 145 14.5 25 0 Moore..................................... 4 72 18.0 27 0 Owens.................................... 2 9 4.5 9 0 Henderson ............................. 1 13 13.0 13 0 Herrera................................... 1 6 6.0 6 0 M. Williams............................. 1 16 16.0 16 0 VIKINGS ................................ 59 1325 22.5 86t 1 Opponents ............................ 52 1128 21.7 48 0

Passing Att. Cmp. Yards Pct. Yd/Att TD TD% Int. Int% Lg Sack/Lost Rating Culpepper 216 139 1564 64.4 7.2 6 2.8 12 5.6 68 31/169 72.0 Johnson 188 116 1247 61.7 6.6 8 4.3 2 1.1 80t 18/94 90.9 VIKINGS 404 255 2811 63.1 7.0 14 3.5 14 3.5 80t 49/263 80.8 Opponents 461 271 2980 58.8 6.5 19 4.1 23 5.0 70t 25/157 71.0

VIKINGS 2005 SEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS (based on coaches’ film review)

NAME SOLO ASST. TOTAL SACKS INT PD TFL FF FR QB HURR. Antoine Winfield 78 7 85 0.0 4 11 4 0 0 4 Sam Cowart 54 26 80 1.0 0 2 4 0 0 1 E.J. Henderson 55 21 76 0.0 0 1 1 1 1 1 Pat Williams 49 24 73 1.5 0 1 8 1 0 9 Corey Chavous 49 20 69 0.0 2 7 4 0 1 7 Darrion Scott 38 25 63 4.0 0 2 3 0 1 14 Darren Sharper 38 11 49 0.0 8 16 2 1 1 1 Kevin Williams 30 17 47 1.0 0 7 0 1 1 15 Keith Newman 33 13 46 3.0 1 1 7 1 1 7 Dontarrious Thomas 32 10 42 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Fred Smoot 38 3 41 0.0 2 12 0 0 0 0 Brian Williams 31 6 37 1.0 4 9 1 2 0 7 Spencer Johnson 11 17 28 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Erasmus James 14 10 24 2.0 0 3 1 0 0 15 Ralph Brown 21 1 22 0.0 0 7 0 0 0 1 Lance Johnstone 14 7 21 6.5 0 0 2 0 0 14 C.J. Mosley 15 5 20 3.0 0 1 0 1 0 4 Raonall Smith 13 6 19 0.0 0 1 1 0 0 1 Napoleon Harris 12 7 19 1.0 0 3 1 0 0 0 Rod Davis 7 4 11 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Kenechi Udeze 5 4 9 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Ken Irvin 8 0 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dovonte Edwards 6 1 7 0.0 1 2 0 0 0 0 Willie Offord 3 3 6 0.0 1 3 0 0 0 3 Will Hunter 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 655 248 903 25.0 23 92 39 9 6 112

2005 SPECIAL TEAMS NAME SOLO ASST. TOTAL FF/FR BK Raonall Smith 12 8 20 0/0 0 Richard Owens 13 4 17 1/1 0 Ralph Brown 10 4 14 0/0 0 Dontarrious Thomas 6 8 14 0/0 0 Dovonte Edwards 9 4 13 0/0 0 Heath Farwell 8 5 13 0/0 0 Antoine Winfield 11 1 12 1/2 0 Will Hunter 5 5 10 0/0 0 Rod Davis 6 3 9 0/0 0 Brian Williams 5 3 8 0/0 0 Ciatrick Fason 3 2 5 0/0 0 Cullen Loeffler 2 2 4 0/0 0 Moe Williams 2 2 4 0/0 0 Laroni Gallishaw 3 0 3 0/0 0 E.J. Henderson 3 0 3 0/0 0 Willie Offord 2 1 3 0/0 0 Paul Edinger 2 0 2 0/0 0 Napoleon Harris 2 0 2 0/0 0 Chris Kluwe 2 0 2 0/0 0 Ken Irvin 1 1 2 0/0 0 Erasmus James 1 0 1 1/0 0 Darren Sharper 1 0 1 0/0 0 Corey Chavous 0 1 1 0/0 0 Jeff Dugan 0 1 1 0/0 0 TOTALS 110 56 166 3/3 0

SACKS NAME SACKS 1. Lance Johnstone .........................6.5 2. Darrion Scott ................................4.0 3t. C.J. Mosley ..................................3.0 3t. Keith Newman .............................3.0

INTERCEPTIONS NAME INTS 1. Darren Sharper ............................. 8 2t. Antoine Winfield............................ 4 2t. Brian Williams ............................... 4

PASSES DEFENSED NAME PD 1. Darren Sharper ............................ 16 2. Fred Smoot .................................. 12 3. Antoine Winfield .......................... 11

QB HURRIES NAME QB HURR. 1t. Erasmus James ........................... 15 1t. Kevin Williams ............................. 15 3t. Darrion Scott ................................ 14 3t. Lance Johnstone ......................... 14

VIKINGS 2005 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. Name Pos. Ht. Wgt. Age NFL Exp. College HS Hometown Acquired GP-GS-DNP-IA 86 Angulo, Richard TE 6-8 270 25 3 W. New Mexico Albuquerque, NM W (StL) ’03 0-0-0-4 2 Bennett, Darren P 6-5 235 40 11 No college Perth, Australia UFA (SD) ’04 1-0-0-0 23 Bennett, Michael RB 5-9 209 27 5 Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI D1 ’01 13-2-0-0 33 Brown, Ralph CB 5-10 185 27 5 Nebraska LaPuenta, CA FA '04 13-0-0-0 81 Burleson, Nate WR 6-0 192 24 3 Nevada Seattle, WA D3 ’03 9-7-0-4 21 Chavous, Corey S 6-1 205 29 8 Vanderbilt Aiken, SC UFA (Ariz) '02 13-13-0-0 55 Cowart, Sam LB 6-2 245 30 8 Florida State Jacksonville, FL T (NYJ) '05 12-11-0-1 50 Davis, Rod LB 6-2 239 24 2 Southern Miss. Gulfport, MS D5 '04 13-1-0-0 48 Dozier, Ukee CB 6-1 190 23 R Minnesota Bradenton, FL FA '05 0-0-0-1 83 Dugan, Jeff TE 6-4 258 24 2 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 '04 1-0-0-12 39 Echemandu, Adimchinobe RB 5-10 226 25 2 California Hawthorne, CA FA ’05 0-0-0-6 1 Edinger, Paul K 5-8 175 27 6 Michigan State Lakeland, FL FA ’05 13-0-0-0 36 Edwards, Dovonte CB 6-0 182 23 R North Carolina State Chapel Hill, NC FA '05 9-0-0-4 59 Farwell, Heath LB 6-0 235 23 R San Diego State Corona, CA FA '05 7-0-0-1 35 Fason, Ciatrick RB 6-0 207 23 R Florida Jacksonville, FL D4 '05 10-0-0-3 67 Fowler, Melvin C 6-3 295 25 4 Maryland Dix Hills, NY T (Cle) '05 10-8-3-0 73 Goldberg, Adam G 6-7 310 24 2 Wyoming Edina, MN FA '03 13-9-0-0 58 Harris, Napoleon LB 6-2 255 26 4 Northwestern Harvey, IL T (Oak) '05 12-3-0-1 56 Henderson, E.J. LB 6-1 245 25 3 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 '03 12-11-0-1 64 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 25 2 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 7-3-0-6 13 Hill, Shaun QB 6-3 226 25 4 Maryland Parsons, KS FA '02 0-0-6-7 25 Hunter, Will S 5-10 190 25 1 Syracuse Chester, PA FA '04 10-0-0-0 99 James, Erasmus DE 6-4 266 23 R Wisconsin Hollywood, FL D1b '05 12-6-0-1 14 Johnson, Brad QB 6-5 226 37 14 Florida State Black Mountain, NC FA '05 12-6-1-0 72 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 23 R Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 13-7-0-0 97 Johnson, Spencer DE 6-3 286 24 2 Auburn Silas, AL FA '04 7-2-0-6 51 Johnstone, Lance DE 6-4 250 32 10 Temple Philadelphia, PA FA '01 12-1-0-1 40 Kleinsasser, Jim TE 6-3 272 28 7 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 '99 13-13-0-0 5 Kluwe, Chris P 6-4 215 23 R UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) ’05 12-0-0-1 76 Liwienski, Chris G 6-5 325 30 7 Indiana Sterling Heights, MI FA '99 12-9-0-1 46 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 24 2 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 13-0-0-0 74 McKinnie, Bryant T 6-8 335 25 4 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 '02 13-13-0-0 30 Moore, Mewelde RB 5-11 209 23 2 Tulane Baton Rouge, LA D4b '04 13-8-0-0 96 Mosley, C.J. DT 6-2 314 22 R Missouri Waynesville, MO D6 '05 9-2-0-4 52 Newman, Keith LB 6-2 248 28 7 North Carolina Tampa, FL FA '04 13-10-0-0 7 O’Sullivan, J.T. QB 6-2 227 26 4 UC-Davis Carmichael, CA FA '05 0-0-0-5 49 Owens, Richard TE 6-4 273 25 2 Louisville Middleburg, FL FA '04 13-2-0-0 18 Robinson, Koren WR 6-1 205 25 5 North Carolina State South Point, NC FA '05 11-3-0-1 87 Robinson, Marcus WR 6-3 215 30 9 South Carolina Fort Valley, GA UFA (Balt) '04 13-8-0-0 75 Rosenthal, Mike T 6-7 318 28 7 Notre Dame Mishawaka, IN UFA (NYG) '03 13-10-0-0 98 Scott, Darrion DE 6-3 289 24 2 Ohio State Charleston, WV D3 ‘04 13-12-0-0 42 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 30 9 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 11-11-0-2 57 Smith, Raonall LB 6-2 241 26 4 Washington State Gig Harbor, WA D2 '02 13-3-0-0 27 Smoot, Fred CB 5-11 178 26 5 Mississippi State Jackson, MS UFA (Wash) '05 9-8-0-4 89 Taylor, Travis WR 6-1 210 26 6 Florida Jacksonville, FL UFA (Bal) ’05 13-11-0-0 54 Thomas, Dontarrious LB 6-2 241 25 2 Auburn Perry, GA D2 '04 11-2-0-2 85 Wiggins, Jermaine TE 6-2 260 29 6 Georgia East Boston, MA UFA (Car) '04 13-6-0-0 29 Williams, Brian CB 5-11 198 26 4 North Carolina State High Point, NC D4a '02 11-6-0-2 93 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 24 3 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 '03 11-11-0-2 94 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 33 9 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 13-13-0-0 19 Williamson, Troy WR 6-1 203 22 R South Carolina Aiken, SC D1a ’05 11-3-0-2 26 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 28 7 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 13-13-0-0 60 Withrow, Cory C 6-2 287 30 6 Washington State Spokane, WA FA ’99 13-5-0-0

PRACTICE SQUAD 71 Bubin, Sean T 6-6 305 24 1 Illinois Rantoul, IL FA '05 0-0-0-0 15 Jones, Chris WR 6-3 203 22 R Jackson State Macon, MS FA '05 0-0-0-0 12 Kight, Kelvin WR 6-0 213 23 1 Florida Lithonia, GA FA '05 0-0-0-0 91 Patterson, Elton DE 6-3 276 24 3 Central Florida Tallahassee, FL FA ‘05 0-0-0-0 90 Taylor, Eric DE 6-2 305 23 1 Memphis Winchester, TN FA ‘05 1-0-0-0 34 Wallace, Butchie RB 5-10 205 24 1 Marshall Myrtle Beach, SC FA '04 0-0-0-0 31 Ward, Marvin CB 5-11 208 23 R Northwestern Landover, MD FA '05 0-0-0-0 63 Wilson, Mark T 6-6 318 25 2 California McArthur, CA FA '05 0-0-0-0 INJURED RESERVE 78 Birk, Matt C 6-4 309 29 8 Harvard St. Paul, MN D6 ’98 0-0-0-0 45 Cottrell, T.J. TE 6-5 245 23 1 Buffalo State Buffalo, NY FA ’05 0-0-0-0 11 Culpepper, Daunte QB 6-4 264 28 7 Central Florida Ocala, FL D1a '99 7-7-0-0 79 Fonoti, Toniu G 6-4 350 24 4 Nebraska Oceanside, CA T (SD) '05 1-1-0-5 37 Fox, Dustin S 5-11 190 23 R Ohio State Canton, OH D3 '05 0-0-0-0 28 Gallishaw, Laroni CB 6-0 190 24 R Murray State Lakeland, FL FA ‘05 5-0-1-6 24 Offord, Willie S 6-1 216 26 4 South Carolina Palatka, FL D3 '02 3-1-0-0 95 Udeze, Kenechi DE 6-3 281 22 2 USC Los Angeles, CA D1 '04 3-2-0-1 20 Williams, Moe RB 6-1 205 31 10 Kentucky Columbus, GA UFA (Balt) '02 6-1-0-3 RESERVE/SUSPENDED 32 Smith, Onterrio RB 5-10 214 24 3 Oregon Sacramento, CA D4 '03 0-0-0-0 RESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL INJURY 9 Hosack, Aaron WR 6-5 210 23 1 Minnesota Chino, CA FA ’04 0-0-0-0

Head Coach: Mike Tice Assistants: Steve Loney (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line), Ted Cottrell (Defensive Coordinator/Asst. Head Coach), Brian Baker (Defensive Line), Pete Bercich (Linebackers), Wes Chandler (Wide Receivers), Dean Dalton (Running Backs), Mark Ellis (Asst. Strength and Conditioning), Foge Fazio (Defensive Consultant), Randy Hanson (Offensive Asst./Asst. Quarterbacks), Chuck Knox, Jr. (Coverage Coordinator), Rich Olson (Quarterbacks), Jim Panagos (Asst. Defensive Line/Asst. Special Teams), Jerry Rhome (Offensive Assistant/Passing Game), Kevin Ross (Assistant Secondary), Kurtis Shultz (Strength and Conditioning), John Tice (Tight Ends/Asst. Offensive Line), Rusty Tillman (Special Teams)

VIKINGS 2005 NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name Pos. Ht. Wgt. Birthdate NFL Exp. College HS Hometown Acquired GP-GS-DNP-IA 1 Edinger, Paul K 5-8 175 1/17/78 6 Michigan State Lakeland, FL FA ’05 13-0-0-0 2 Bennett, Darren P 6-5 235 1/9/65 11 No college Perth, Australia UFA (SD) ’04 1-0-0-0 5 Kluwe, Chris P 6-4 215 12/24/81 R UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) ’05 12-0-0-1 7 O’Sullivan, J.T. QB 6-2 227 8/25/79 4 UC-Davis Carmichael, CA FA ’05 0-0-0-6 13 Hill, Shaun QB 6-3 226 1/9/80 4 Maryland Parsons, KS FA '02 0-0-6-7 14 Johnson, Brad QB 6-5 226 9/13/68 14 Florida State Black Mountain, NC FA '05 12-6-1-0 18 Robinson, Koren WR 6-1 205 3/19/80 5 North Carolina State South Point, NC FA ’05 11-3-0-1 19 Williamson, Troy WR 6-1 203 4/30/83 R South Carolina Aiken, SC D1a ’05 11-3-0-2 21 Chavous, Corey S 6-1 205 1/5/76 8 Vanderbilt Aiken, SC UFA (Ariz) '02 13-13-0-0 23 Bennett, Michael RB 5-9 209 8/13/78 5 Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI D1 ’01 13-3-0-0 25 Hunter, Will S 5-10 190 3/24/79 1 Syracuse Chester, PA FA '04 10-0-0-0 26 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 6/24/77 7 Ohio State Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 13-13-0-0 27 Smoot, Fred CB 5-11 178 4/17/79 5 Mississippi State Jackson, MS UFA (Wash) '05 9-8-0-4 29 Williams, Brian CB 5-11 198 7/2/79 4 North Carolina State High Point, NC D4a '02 11-6-0-2 30 Moore, Mewelde RB 5-11 209 7/24/82 2 Tulane Baton Rouge, LA D4b '04 13-8-0-0 33 Brown, Ralph CB 5-10 185 9/16/78 5 Nebraska LaPuenta, CA FA '04 13-0-0-0 35 Fason, Ciatrick RB 6-0 207 10/29/82 R Florida Jacksonville, FL D4 '05 10-0-0-3 36 Edwards, Dovonte CB 6-0 182 10/17/82 R North Carolina State Chapel Hill, NC FA '05 9-0-0-4 39 Echemandu, Adimchinobe RB 5-10 226 11/21/80 2 California Hawthorne, CA FA '05 0-0-0-6 40 Kleinsasser, Jim TE 6-3 272 1/31/77 7 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 '99 13-13-0-0 42 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 11/3/75 9 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 11-11-0-2 46 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 1/27/81 2 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 13-0-0-0 48 Dozier, Ukee CB 6-1 190 3/10/82 R Minnesota Bradenton, FL FA '05 0-0-0-1 49 Owens, Richard TE 6-4 273 11/4/80 2 Louisville Middleburg, FL FA '04 13-2-0-0 50 Davis, Rod LB 6-2 239 4/2/81 2 Southern Miss. Gulfport, MS D5 '04 13-1-0-0 51 Johnstone, Lance DE 6-4 250 6/11/73 10 Temple Philadelphia, PA FA '01 12-1-0-1 52 Newman, Keith LB 6-2 248 1/19/77 7 North Carolina Tampa, FL FA ’04 13-10-0-0 54 Thomas, Dontarrious LB 6-2 241 9/2/80 2 Auburn Perry, GA D2 ’04 11-2-0-2 55 Cowart, Sam LB 6-2 245 2/26/75 8 Florida State Jacksonville, FL T (NYJ) '05 12-11-0-1 56 Henderson, E.J. LB 6-1 245 8/3/80 3 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 '03 12-11-0-1 57 Smith, Raonall LB 6-2 241 10/22/78 4 Washington State Gig Harbor, WA D2 '02 13-3-0-0 58 Harris, Napoleon LB 6-2 255 2/25/79 4 Northwestern Harvey, IL T (Oak) '05 12-3-0-1 59 Farwell, Heath LB 6-0 235 12/31/81 R San Diego State Corona, CA FA '05 7-0-0-1 60 Withrow, Cory C 6-2 287 4/5/75 6 Washington State Spokane, WA FA ’99 13-5-0-0 64 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 6/14/80 2 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 7-3-0-6 67 Fowler, Melvin C 6-3 295 3/31/79 4 Maryland Dix Hills, NY T (Cle) '05 10-8-3-0 72 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 12/1/81 R Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 13-7-0-0 73 Goldberg, Adam G 6-7 310 8/12/80 2 Wyoming Edina, MN FA '03 13-9-0-0 74 McKinnie, Bryant T 6-8 335 9/23/79 4 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 '02 13-13-0-0 75 Rosenthal, Mike T 6-7 318 6/10/77 7 Notre Dame Mishawaka, IN UFA (NYG) '03 13-10-0-0 76 Liwienski, Chris G 6-5 325 8/2/75 7 Indiana Sterling Heights, MI FA '99 12-9-0-1 81 Burleson, Nate WR 6-0 192 8/19/81 3 Nevada Seattle, WA D3 ’03 9-7-0-4 83 Dugan, Jeff TE 6-4 258 4/8/81 2 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 '04 1-0-0-12 85 Wiggins, Jermaine TE 6-2 260 1/18/75 6 Georgia East Boston, MA UFA (Car) '04 13-6-0-0 86 Angulo, Richard TE 6-8 270 8/13/80 3 W. New Mexico Albuquerque, NM W (StL) ’03 0-0-0-4 87 Robinson, Marcus WR 6-3 215 2/27/75 9 South Carolina Fort Valley, GA UFA (Balt) '04 13-8-0-0 89 Taylor, Travis WR 6-1 210 3/30/78 6 Florida Jacksonville, FL UFA (Bal) ’05 13-11-0-0 93 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 8/16/80 3 Oklahoma State Fordyce, AR D1 '03 11-11-0-2 94 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 10/24/72 9 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 13-13-0-0 96 Mosley, C.J. DT 6-2 314 8/6/83 R Missouri Waynesville, MO D6 '05 9-2-0-4 97 Johnson, Spencer DE 6-3 286 12/12/81 2 Auburn Silas, AL FA '04 7-2-0-6 98 Scott, Darrion DE 6-3 289 10/25/81 2 Ohio State Charleston, WV D3 ’04 13-12-0-0 99 James, Erasmus DE 6-4 266 11/4/82 R Wisconsin Hollywood, FL D1b '05 12-6-0-1

PRACTICE SQUAD 12 Kight, Kelvin WR 6-0 213 7/2/82 1 Florida Lithonia, GA FA '05 0-0-0-0 15 Jones, Chris WR 6-3 203 7/17/82 R Jackson State Macon, MS FA '05 0-0-0-0 31 Ward, Marvin CB 5-11 208 8/7/82 R Northwestern Landover, MD FA '05 0-0-0-0 34 Wallace, Butchie RB 5-10 205 12/24/80 1 Marshall Myrtle Beach, SC FA '04 0-0-0-0 63 Wilson, Mark T 6-6 318 11/11/80 2 California McArthur, CA FA '05 0-0-0-0 71 Bubin, Sean T 6-6 305 1/26/81 1 Illinois Rantoul, IL FA '05 0-0-0-0 90 Taylor, Eric DE 6-2 305 12/14/81 1 Memphis Winchester, TN FA ’05 1-0-0-0 91 Patterson, Elton DE 6-2 276 6/3/81 3 Central Florida Tallahassee, FL FA ’05 0-0-0-0 INJURED RESERVE 11 Culpepper, Daunte QB 6-4 264 1/28/77 7 Central Florida Ocala, FL D1a '99 7-7-0-0 20 Williams, Moe RB 6-1 205 7/26/74 10 Kentucky Columbus, GA UFA (Balt) '02 6-1-0-3 24 Offord, Willie S 6-1 216 12/22/78 4 South Carolina Palatka, FL D3 '02 3-1-0-0 28 Gallishaw, Laroni CB 6-0 190 4/4/81 R Murray State Lakeland, FL FA ‘05 5-0-1-6 37 Fox, Dustin S 5-11 190 10/8/82 R Ohio State Canton, OH D3 '05 0-0-0-0 45 Cottrell, T.J. TE 6-5 245 5/3/82 1 Buffalo State Buffalo, NY FA ’05 0-0-0-0 78 Birk, Matt C 6-4 309 7/23/76 8 Harvard St. Paul, MN D6 ’98 0-0-0-0 79 Fonoti, Toniu G 6-4 350 11/26/81 4 Nebraska Oceanside, CA T (SD) '05 1-1-0-5 95 Udeze, Kenechi DE 6-3 281 3/5/83 2 USC Los Angeles, CA D1 '04 3-2-0-1 RESERVE/SUSPENDED 32 Smith, Onterrio RB 5-10 214 12/8/80 3 Oregon Sacramento, CA D4 '03 0-0-0-0 RESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL INJURY 9 Hosack, Aaron WR 6-5 210 11/28/81 1 Minnesota Chino, CA FA '04 0-0-0-0

Head Coach: Mike Tice Assistants: Steve Loney (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line), Ted Cottrell (Defensive Coordinator/Asst. Head Coach), Brian Baker (Defensive Line), Pete Bercich (Linebackers), Wes Chandler (Wide Receivers), Dean Dalton (Running Backs), Mark Ellis (Asst. Strength and Conditioning), Foge Fazio (Defensive Consultant), Randy Hanson (Offensive Asst./Asst. Quarterbacks), Chuck Knox, Jr. (Coverage Coordinator), Rich Olson (Quarterbacks), Jim Panagos (Asst. Defensive Line/Asst. Special Teams), Jerry Rhome (Offensive Assistant/Passing Game), Kevin Ross (Assistant Secondary), Kurtis Shultz (Strength and Conditioning), John Tice (Tight Ends/Asst. Offensive Line), Rusty Tillman (Special Teams)

VIKINGS 2005 ROSTER BY POSITION

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wgt. Birthdate NFL Exp. College HS Hometown Acquired GP-GS-DNP-IA QUARTERBACKS (3) : RICH OLSON/RANDY HANSON 13 Hill, Shaun QB 6-3 226 1/9/80 4 Maryland Parsons, KS FA '02 0-0-6-7 14 Johnson, Brad QB 6-5 226 9/13/68 14 Florida State Black Mountain, NC FA '05 12-6-1-0 7 O’Sullivan, J.T. QB 6-2 227 8/25/79 4 UC-Davis Carmichael, CA FA '05 0-0-0-5 RUNNING BACKS (4) : DEAN DALTON 23 Bennett, Michael RB 5-9 209 8/13/78 5 Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI D1 ’01 13-3-0-0 39 Echemandu, A. RB 5-10 226 11/21/80 2 California Hawthorne, CA FA '05 0-0-0-6 35 Fason, Ciatrick RB 6-0 207 10/29/82 R Florida Jacksonville, FL D4 '05 10-0-0-3 30 Moore, Mewelde RB 5-11 209 7/24/82 2 Tulane Baton Rouge, LA D4b '04 13-8-0-0 WIDE RECEIVERS (5) : WES CHANDLER 81 Burleson, Nate WR 6-0 192 8/19/81 3 Nevada Seattle, WA D3 ’03 9-7-0-4 18 Robinson, Koren WR 6-1 205 3/19/80 5 North Carolina St. South Point, NC FA '05 11-3-0-1 87 Robinson, Marcus WR 6-3 215 2/27/75 9 South Carolina Fort Valley, GA UFA (Balt) '04 13-8-0-0 89 Taylor, Travis WR 6-1 210 3/30/78 6 Florida Jacksonville, FL UFA (Bal) ’05 13-11-0-0 19 Williamson, Troy WR 6-1 203 4/30/83 R South Carolina Aiken, SC D1a ’05 11-3-0-2 TIGHT ENDS (5) : JOHN TICE 86 Angulo, Richard TE 6-8 270 8/13/80 3 W. New Mexico Albuquerque, NM W (St. L) '03 0-0-0-4 83 Dugan, Jeff TE 6-4 258 4/8/81 2 Maryland Pittsburgh, PA D7 '04 1-0-0-12 40 Kleinsasser, Jim TE 6-3 272 1/31/77 7 North Dakota Carrington, ND D2 '99 13-13-0-0 49 Owens, Richard TE 6-4 273 11/4/80 2 Louisville Middleburg, FL FA '04 13-2-0-0 85 Wiggins, Jermaine TE 6-2 260 1/18/75 6 Georgia East Boston, MA UFA (Car) '04 13-6-0-0 OFFENSIVE LINE (8) : STEVE LONEY/JOHN TICE 67 Fowler, Melvin C 6-3 295 3/31/79 4 Maryland Dix Hills, NY T (Cle) '05 10-8-3-0 60 Withrow, Cory C 6-2 287 4/5/75 6 Washington St. Spokane, WA FA '99 13-5-0-0 73 Goldberg, Adam G 6-7 310 8/12/80 2 Wyoming Edina, MN FA '03 13-9-0-0 64 Herrera, Anthony G 6-2 315 6/14/80 2 Tennessee Naples, FL FA '04 7-3-0-6 76 Liwienski, Chris G 6-5 325 8/2/75 7 Indiana Sterling Heights, MI FA '99 12-9-0-1 72 Johnson, Marcus T 6-6 321 12/1/81 R Mississippi Coffeeville, MS D2 '05 13-7-0-0 74 McKinnie, Bryant T 6-8 335 9/23/79 4 Miami Woodbury, NJ D1 '02 13-13-0-0 75 Rosenthal, Mike T 6-7 318 6/10/77 7 Notre Dame Mishawaka, IN UFA (NYG) '03 13-10-0-0 DEFENSIVE LINE (7) : BRIAN BAKER/JIM PANAGOS 99 James, Erasmus DE 6-4 266 11/4/82 R Wisconsin Hollywood, FL D1b '05 12-6-0-1 97 Johnson, Spencer DE 6-3 286 12/12/81 2 Auburn Silas, AL FA '04 7-2-0-6 51 Johnstone, Lance DE 6-4 250 6/11/73 10 Temple Philadelphia, PA FA '01 12-1-0-1 98 Scott, Darrion DE 6-3 289 10/25/81 2 Ohio State Charleston, WV D3 ’04 13-12-0-0 96 Mosley, C.J. DT 6-2 314 8/6/83 R Missouri Waynesville, MO D6 '05 9-2-0-4 93 Williams, Kevin DT 6-5 311 8/16/80 3 Oklahoma St. Fordyce, AR D1 '03 11-11-0-2 94 Williams, Pat DT 6-3 317 10/24/72 9 Texas A&M Monroe, LA UFA (Buf) '05 13-13-0-0 LINEBACKERS (8) : PETE BERCICH 55 Cowart, Sam LB 6-2 245 2/26/75 8 Florida State Jacksonville, FL T (NYJ) '05 12-11-0-1 50 Davis, Rod LB 6-2 239 4/2/81 2 Southern Miss. Gulfport, MS D5 '04 13-1-0-0 59 Farwell, Heath LB 6-0 235 12/31/81 R San Diego St. Corona, CA FA '05 7-0-0-1 58 Harris, Napoleon LB 6-2 255 2/25/79 4 Northwestern Harvey, IL T (Oak) '05 12-3-0-1 56 Henderson, E.J. LB 6-1 245 8/3/80 3 Maryland Aberdeen, MD D2 '03 12-11-0-1 52 Newman, Keith LB 6-2 248 1/19/77 7 North Carolina Tampa, FL FA ’04 13-10-0-0 57 Smith, Raonall LB 6-2 241 10/22/78 4 Washington St. Gig Harbor, WA D2 '02 13-3-0-0 54 Thomas, Dontarrious LB 6-2 241 9/2/80 2 Auburn Perry, GA D2 ’04 11-2-0-2 DEFENSIVE BACKS (9) : CHUCK KNOX, JR. /KEVIN ROSS 33 Brown, Ralph CB 5-10 185 9/16/78 5 Nebraska LaPuenta, CA FA '04 13-0-0-0 36 Edwards, Dovonte CB 6-0 182 10/17/82 R North Carolina St. Chapel Hill, NC FA '05 9-0-0-4 48 Dozier, Ukee CB 6-1 190 3/10/82 R Minnesota Bradenton, FL FA ‘05 0-0-0-1 27 Smoot, Fred CB 5-11 178 4/17/79 5 Mississippi St. Jackson, MS UFA (Wash) '05 9-8-0-4 29 Williams, Brian CB 5-11 198 7/2/79 4 North Carolina St. High Point, NC D4a '02 11-6-0-2 26 Winfield, Antoine CB 5-9 180 6/24/77 7 Ohio St. Akron, OH UFA (Buf) '04 13-13-0-021 Chavous, Corey S 6-1 205 1/5/76 8 Vanderbilt Aiken, SC UFA (Ariz) '02 13-13-0-0 25 Hunter, Will S 5-10 190 3/24/79 1 Syracuse Chester, PA FA '04 10-0-0-0 42 Sharper, Darren S 6-2 210 11/3/75 9 William & Mary Richmond, VA FA '05 11-11-0-2 SPECIAL TEAMS (4) : RUSTY TILLMAN/JIM PANAGOS 1 Edinger, Paul K 5-8 175 1/17/78 6 Michigan State Lakeland, FL FA ’05 13-0-0-0 2 Bennett, Darren P 6-5 235 1/9/65 11 No college Perth, Australia UFA (SD) ’04 1-0-0-0 5 Kluwe, Chris P 6-4 215 12/24/81 R UCLA Los Alamitos, CA W (Sea) ’05 12-0-0-1 46 Loeffler, Cullen LS 6-5 241 1/27/81 2 Texas Ingram, TX FA '04 13-0-0-0

VIKINGS 2005 DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE

WR: 89 Travis Taylor 87 Marcus Robinson 19 Troy Williamson LT: 74 Bryant McKinnie 73 Adam Goldberg LG: 64 Anthony Herrera 76 Chris Liwienski C: 67 Melvin Fowler 60 Cory Withrow RG: 73 Adam Goldberg 76 Chris Liwienski RT: 72 Marcus Johnson 75 Mike Rosenthal TE: 40 Jim Kleinsasser 83 Jeff Dugan 86 Richard Angulo HB: 85 Jermaine Wiggins 49 Richard Owens WR: 18 Koren Robinson 81 Nate Burleson QB: 14 Brad Johnson 13 Shaun Hill 7 J.T. O’Sullivan RB: 30 Mewelde Moore 23 Michael Bennett 35 Ciatrick Fason 39 A. Echemandu

DEFENSE

LE: 98 Darrion Scott 97 Spencer Johnson UT: 93 Kevin Williams 96 C.J. Mosley NT: 94 Pat Williams 96 C.J. Mosley RE: 99 Erasmus James 51 Lance Johnstone SLB: 57 Raonall Smith 58 Napoleon Harris 52 (Keith Newman) MLB: 55 Sam Cowart 50 Rod Davis 56 E.J. Henderson WLB: 56 E.J. Henderson 54 Dontarrious Thomas 59 Heath Farwell LCB: 26 Antoine Winfield 33 Ralph Brown 36 Dovonte Edwards RCB: 29 Brian Williams 27 Fred Smoot 48 Ukee Dozier SS: 21 Corey Chavous 25 Will Hunter FS: 42 Darren Sharper 25 Will Hunter

SPECIAL TEAMS

P 5 Chris Kluwe 2 Darren Bennett K: 1 Paul Edinger LS: 46 Cullen Loeffler 49 Richard Owens 60 Cory Withrow KR: 18 Koren Robinson 19 Troy Williamson 35 Ciatrick Fason PR: 30 Mewelde Moore 81 Nate Burleson 18 Koren Robinson H: 14 Brad Johnson 5 Chris Kluwe 85 Jermaine Wiggins

Rookie players are underlined Injured players are in parentheses

2005 VIKINGS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE #1 Paul Edinger – ED-in-jer #5 Chris Kluwe – CLUE-wee #21 Corey Chavous – CHAY-vis #28 Laroni Gallishaw – la-RON-ee GAL-uh-shaw #30 Mewelde Moore – mee-well-dee #35 Ciatrick Fason – see-at-rick face-in

#39 Adimchinobe Echemandu – adim-CHA-no-BEE eh-cha-MON-doo #40 Jim Kleinsasser – kline-sauce-er #46 Cullen Loeffler – LEFF-ler #57 Raonall Smith – ra-nel (like panel) #81 Nate Burleson – BURL-uh-son

VIKINGS 2005 ROSTER MOVES

DATE POS. PLAYER TRANSACTION December 8......................CB ...........................DOZIER, Ukee ........................................Signed from Practice Squad December 8......................CB ...........................WARD, Marvin.........................................Signed to Practice Squad December 8......................CB ...........................GALLISHAW, Laroni ...............................Placed on Injured Reserve December 8....................... P ............................BENNETT, Darren...................................Signed December 7......................DE ...........................TAYLOR, Eric..........................................Signed to Practice Squad December 5......................DE ...........................TAYLOR, Eric..........................................Waived December 2......................DE ...........................TAYLOR, Eric..........................................Signed from Practice Squad December 2....................... G ............................FONOTI, Toniu........................................Placed on Injured Reserve November 16.................... TE ...........................ANGULO, Richard...................................Signed from Practice Squad November 16....................RB ...........................WALLACE, Butchie. ................................Signed to Practice Squad November 16....................RB ...........................WILLIAMS, Moe ......................................Placed on Injured Reserve November 9......................QB...........................O’SULLIVAN, J.T. ...................................Signed from Chicago’s Practice Squad November 8....................... S ............................IRVIN, Ken ..............................................Released November 2......................RB ...........................ECHEMANDU, Adimchinobe ..................Signed from Practice Squad November 2......................CB ...........................DOZIER, Ukee ........................................Signed to Practice Squad November 1......................QB...........................CULPEPPER, Daunte .............................Placed on Injured Reserve November 1......................WR...........................KIGHT, Kelvin..........................................Signed to Practice Squad November 1......................WR...........................ANDERSON, Jason ................................Released from Practice Squad October 25........................WR...........................ANDERSON, Jason ................................Signed to Practice Squad October 25........................DE ...........................PATTERSON, Elton ................................Signed to Practice Squad October 25........................DE ...........................TAYLOR, Eric..........................................Signed to Practice Squad October 25........................DE ...........................COCHRAN, Earl ......................................Released from Practice Squad October 25........................DE ...........................COLEMAN, Eric ......................................Released from Practice Squad October 22........................ LB ...........................FARWELL, Heath....................................Signed from Practice Squad October 22........................WR...........................HOWRY, Keenan ....................................Waived October 19........................DE ...........................COCHRAN, Earl ......................................Signed to Practice Squad October 18......................... G ............................FONOTI, Toniu........................................Acquired via trade (San Diego) October 18........................DE ...........................MITRIONE, Matt ......................................Waived October 18........................CB ...........................DOZIER, Ukee ........................................Released from Practice Squad October 10........................DE ...........................MITRIONE, Matt ......................................Signed October 10........................DE ...........................UDEZE, Kenechi .....................................Placed on Injured Reserve September 27...................CB ...........................DOZIER, Ukee ........................................Signed to Practice Squad September 27.................... S ............................HUNTER, Will..........................................Signed from Practice Squad September 27.................... S ............................OFFORD, Willie.......................................Placed on Injured Reserve September 21...................DE ...........................COLEMAN, Eric ......................................Signed to Practice Squad September 20...................WR...........................ROBINSON, Koren..................................Signed September 20...................WR...........................ROBINSON, Koren..................................Released September 20.................... T ............................SNELL, Shannon.....................................Released from Practice Squad September 12...................WR...........................ROBINSON, Koren..................................Signed September 12................... TE ...........................COTTRELL, T.J.......................................Placed on Injured Reserve September 10...................WR...........................ROBINSON, Koren..................................Released September 7.....................WR...........................ROBINSON, Koren..................................Signed September 6.....................WR...........................CAMPBELL, Kelly ...................................Waived September 5..................... TE ...........................ANGULO, Richard...................................Signed to Practice Squad September 5...................... T ............................BUBIN, Sean ...........................................Signed to Practice Squad September 5.....................RB ...........................ECHEMANDU, Adimchinobe ..................Signed to Practice Squad September 5..................... LB ...........................FARWELL, Heath....................................Signed to Practice Squad September 5...................... S ............................HUNTER, Will..........................................Signed to Practice Squad September 5.....................WR...........................JONES, Chris ..........................................Signed to Practice Squad September 5...................... T ............................SNELL, Shannon.....................................Signed to Practice Squad September 5...................... T ............................WILSON, Mark ........................................Signed to Practice Squad September 4...................... P ............................KLUWE, Chris .........................................Claimed off waivers (Seattle) September 4...................... P ............................BENNETT, Darren...................................Released September 4..................... DT ...........................MARTIN, Steve .......................................Released/Injury Settlement September 3..................... TE ...........................ANGULO, Richard...................................Waived September 3..................... TE ...........................BERTON, Sean .......................................Waived September 3.....................DE ...........................COCHRAN, Earl ......................................Waived September 3..................... TE ...........................COTTRELL, T.J.......................................Waived/Injured September 3...................... P ............................DORSCH, Travis .....................................Waived September 3.....................CB ...........................DOZIER, Ukee ........................................Waived September 3.....................RB ...........................ECHEMANDU, Adimchinobe ..................Waived September 3...................... K ............................ELLING, Aaron ........................................Waived/Injured September 3..................... LB ...........................FARWELL, Heath....................................Waived September 3.....................WR...........................HOAG, Ryan ...........................................Waived September 3...................... S ............................HUNTER, Will..........................................Waived September 3...................... G ............................JAHNKE, Chris........................................Waived September 3.....................WR...........................JONES, Chris ..........................................Waived September 3.....................RB ...........................LEE, ReShard .........................................Waived September 3.....................DE ...........................MITRIONE, Matt ......................................Waived September 3...................... G ............................NEWTON, Brandon.................................Waived/Injured September 3...................... T ............................SNELL, Shannon.....................................Waived September 3.....................RB ...........................WALLACE, Butchie .................................Waived September 3.....................CB ...........................WARD, Adrian .........................................Waived September 3..................... DT ...........................MARTIN, Steve .......................................Placed on Injured Reserve September 3...................... C ............................FOWLER, Melvin.....................................Acquired via trade (Cleveland) September 3...................... T ............................DORSEY, Nat..........................................Traded to Cleveland August 30 .........................RB ...........................LEE, ReShard .........................................Claimed off waivers (Buffalo) August 30 .......................... C ............................BIRK, Matt ...............................................Placed on Injured Reserve August 29 .......................... S ............................FOX, Dustin.............................................Placed on Injured Reserve August 29 .........................WR...........................BURLEY, Siaha.......................................Waived August 29 ......................... DT ...........................COLEMAN, Eric ......................................Waived August 29 ......................... DT ...........................HARLEY, David.......................................Waived August 29 .........................WR...........................JONES, Daryl ..........................................Waived August 29 ......................... LB ...........................JONES, Maurice......................................Waived August 29 .......................... S ............................JONES, Rushen ......................................Waived August 29 .......................... T ............................MELANDER, Rian ...................................Waived August 29 .......................... S ............................NELSON, Ben .........................................Waived

August 29 .......................... C ............................SCHMITT, Kyle .......................................Waived August 22 ......................... LB ...........................BAMIRO, David .......................................Waived August 22 .........................WR...........................BLACK, Avion..........................................Waived August 22 .........................QB...........................BOWENKAMP, John...............................Waived August 22 .......................... C ............................LYNCH, Shawn .......................................Waived August 22 .......................... T ............................OBENG, William......................................Waived August 16 ......................... LB ...........................JONES, Maurice......................................Signed August 15 ......................... LB ...........................STEWART, Quincy..................................Waived August 9 ...........................DE ...........................JAMES, Erasmus ....................................Signed August 9 ........................... LB ...........................WILEY, Grant ..........................................Waived/Injured August 5 ...........................WR...........................BLACK, Avion..........................................Signed August 5 ...........................WR...........................JONES, Daryl ..........................................Signed August 5 ...........................WR...........................FULTON, Skyler ......................................Waived/Injured August 2 ...........................CB ...........................DOZIER, Ukee ........................................Signed August 2 ........................... TE ...........................ROSS, Matt .............................................Waived August 2 ...........................WR...........................WILLIAMSON, Troy.................................Signed July 29 ............................... S ............................FOX, Dustin.............................................Signed July 29 ..............................CB ...........................WARD, Adrian .........................................Signed July 28 ..............................RB ...........................FASON, Ciatrick ......................................Signed July 28 ............................... G ............................JOHNSON, Marcus .................................Signed July 28 .............................. DT ...........................MOSLEY, C.J. .........................................Signed July 21 ..............................WR...........................BURLEY, Siaha.......................................Signed July 21 ..............................RB ...........................ECHEMANDU, Adimchinobe ..................Signed June 24.............................. K ............................NICHOLS, Jonathan................................Waived June 20.............................DE ...........................COCHRAN, Earl ......................................Signed June 14............................. LB ...........................BENOIT, Sarth ........................................Waived June 14............................. LB ...........................COOPER, Ira...........................................Waived June 14.............................QB...........................FIFE, Jason .............................................Waived June 14.............................. S ............................PINDERHUGHES, Brandon....................Waived June 13.............................. C ............................LYNCH, Shawn .......................................Signed June 13............................. DT ...........................MITRIONE, Matt ......................................Signed May 26............................... K ............................EDINGER, Paul.......................................Signed May 25............................... K ............................CORTEZ, Jose ........................................Waived May 25..............................WR...........................DANIELSEN, Lane ..................................Retired May 17..............................CB ...........................GALLISHAW, Laroni ...............................Signed May 13.............................. LB ...........................BAMIRO, David .......................................Signed May 12............................... T ............................JAHNKE, Chris........................................Signed April 29 ............................. LB ...........................BENOIT, Sarth ........................................Signed April 29 .............................QB...........................BOWENKAMP, John...............................Signed April 29 ............................. DT ...........................COLEMAN, Eric ......................................Signed April 29 ............................. LB ...........................COOPER, Ira...........................................Signed April 29 .............................CB ...........................EDWARDS, Dovonte...............................Signed April 29 ............................. LB ...........................FARWELL, Heath....................................Signed April 29 ............................. DT ...........................HARLEY, David.......................................Signed April 29 .............................WR...........................JONES, Christopher................................Signed April 29 .............................. T ............................MELANDER, Rian ...................................Signed April 29 .............................. K ............................NICHOLS, Jonathan................................Signed April 29 .............................. T ............................OBENG, William......................................Signed April 29 ............................. TE ...........................ROSS, Matt .............................................Signed April 29 .............................. C ............................SCHMITT, Kyle .......................................Signed April 29 .............................CB ...........................WILLIAMS, Brian.....................................Re-signed April 28 ............................. LB ...........................NEWMAN, Keith......................................Re-signed April 25 .............................WR...........................ELLIOTT, Blake.......................................Waived April 25 .............................DE ...........................MIXON, Kenny ........................................Released April 25 ............................. LB ...........................NATTIEL, Mike ........................................Waived March 31 ........................... K ............................CORTEZ, Jose ........................................Re-signed March 31 ..........................QB...........................HILL, Shaun ............................................Re-signed March 31 ........................... C ............................OFFORD, Willie.......................................Re-signed March 29 ........................... C ............................WITHROW, Cory.....................................Re-signed March 21 ..........................QB...........................JOHNSON, Brad .....................................Signed March 18 .......................... LB ...........................COWART, Sam .......................................Acquired via trade (N.Y. Jets) March 17 ..........................WR...........................TAYLOR, Travis ......................................Signed as UFA (Baltimore) March 15 ..........................WR...........................CAMPBELL, Kelly ...................................Re-signed March 14 ........................... S ............................SHARPER, Darren ..................................Signed March 10 ........................... K ............................ORNER, Dan...........................................Waived March 9 ............................CB ...........................SMOOT, Fred..........................................Signed as UFA (Washington) March 4 ............................ TE ...........................WIGGINS, Jermaine................................Re-signed March 4 ............................ DT ...........................WILLIAMS, Pat........................................Signed as UFA (Buffalo) March 3 ............................ LB ...........................HARRIS, Napoleon .................................Acquired via trade (Oakland) March 3 ............................WR...........................MOSS, Randy .........................................Traded to Oakland Feb. 22 .............................WR...........................CLARK, Kenny ........................................Waived Feb. 22 .............................RB ...........................NED, Larry...............................................Waived Feb. 22 .............................CB ...........................NELSON, Rhett .......................................Waived Feb. 22 .............................CB ...........................SHAW, Terrance .....................................Released Feb. 22 .............................. C ............................WITHROW, Cory.....................................Released Feb. 16 .............................WR...........................DANIELSEN, Lane ..................................Signed Jan. 31............................... P ............................DORSCH, Travis .....................................Signed Jan. 31..............................WR...........................HOAG, Ryan ...........................................Signed Jan. 31..............................CB ...........................HUNTER, Will..........................................Signed Jan. 31............................... G ............................NEWTON, Brandon.................................Signed Jan. 31............................... K ............................ORNER, Dan...........................................Signed Jan. 31..............................CB ...........................PINDERHUGHES, Brandon....................Signed Jan. 31............................... G ............................SNELL, Shannon.....................................Signed Jan. 31..............................RB ...........................WALLACE, Butchie .................................Signed Jan. 25..............................WR...........................FULTON, Skyler ......................................Signed Jan. 24..............................WR...........................HOSACK, Aaron......................................Signed Jan. 24..............................WR...........................NELSON, Ben .........................................Signed Jan. 24.............................. LB ...........................STEWART, Quincy..................................Signed Jan. 19..............................QB...........................FIFE, Jason .............................................Signed Jan. 14.............................. TE ...........................COTTRELL, T.J.......................................Signed

2005 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS

OFFENSE INTS. 1ST DN TOT. OFF. BY MINN PUNT PUNT RET. KO RET. PEN. FUM SCORING T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG S TB 15 2 9 4 248 26 16 222 3/18 33 22 3 2 88 88t 1 4/54.3 5 54 0 19 0 3 66 27 0 9/70 4/2 0 0 1 1/1 2/2 0

@ CIN 21 4 13 4 304 77 14 227 2/9 37 21 5 1 0 0 0 3/46.7 1 5 2 5 0 8 101 25 0 7/49 2/2 1 0 0 1/1 0/0 0

NO 21 6 13 2 420 146 39 274 6/26 29 21 0 2 2 1 0 5/48.4 3 8 3 5 0 4 91 46 0 8/60 0/0 0 3 0 3/3 4/5 0

@ ATL 16 4 11 1 261 63 16 198 9/52 34 23 2 0 0 0 0 5/46.0 2 0 0 0 0 5 101 34 0 11/85 3/1 0 1 0 1/1 3/3 0

@ CHI 16 2 13 1 283 80 19 203 4/34 49 26 2 1 0 0 0 6/44.2 3 11 0 8 0 5 91 23 0 14/91 0/0 0 0 0 0/0 1/3 0

GB 24 6 17 1 363 108 26 255 5/25 31 23 0 0 0 0 0 2/39.0 3 9 0 8 0 5 147 72 0 4/21 2/1 0 2 0 2/2 3/3 0

@ CAR 14 4 8 2 253 82 18 171 4/19 32 16 0 0 0 0 0 5/48.6 1 13 1 13 0 7 136 27 0 10/60 0/0 1 1 0 1/2 0/1 0

DET 19 10 8 1 285 164 35 121 3/15 22 15 0 2 34 30 0 5/46.8 3 34 1 30 0 3 101 49 0 3/18 1/1 1 2 0 3/3 2/3 0

@ NYG 11 1 7 3 137 12 21 125 4/19 31 18 0 4 149 92t 1 8/42.8 3 87 0 71t 1 4 158 86t 1 7/90 1/1 0 0 3 3/3 1/3 0

@ GB 22 9 11 2 331 160 37 171 5/25 30 18 1 2 51 51t 1 5/38.6 5 40 2 18 0 4 72 33 0 6/77 2/1 1 0 1 2/2 2/3 0

CLE 18 5 12 1 281 81 31 200 2/7 28 19 1 3 24 18 0 6/44.0 1 2 1 2 0 2 63 40 0 7/49 2/1 0 3 0 3/3 1/1 0

@ DET 20 8 10 2 345 103 32 242 2/14 23 17 0 1 0 0 0 6/42.7 5 24 0 10 0 4 71 36 0 11/94 0/0 1 2 0 3/3 0/0 0

STL 16 8 5 3 259 113 29 146 0/0 25 16 0 5 31 31 0 8/37.5 2 0 1 0 0 3 104 61 0 5/60 3/2 3 0 0 3/3 2/2 0

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY: (9/11) TB 5-11-45.5% (9/18) @ CIN 5-9-55.6% (9/25) NO 6-17-35.3% (10/2) @ ATL 1-10-10.0% (10/9) @ CHI 3-16-18.8% (10/23) GB 5-10-50.0% (10/30) @ CAR 5-13-38.5% (11/6) DET 3-12-25.0% (11/13) @ NYG 2-15-13.3% (11/21) @ GB 6-15-40.0% (11/27) CLE 7-14-50.0% (12/4) @ DET 3-11-27.3% (12/11) STL 2-12-16.7%

DEFENSE

INTS. 1ST DN TOT. OFF. BY OPP. PUNT PUNT RET. KO RET. PEN. FUM SCORING T R Pa Pe Yd Ru At Pa Sk/Yd A C I N Yd Lg TD N/Avg N Yd FC Lg TD N Yd Lg TD N/Yd N/LT R P Rt PAT FG S TB 12 4 8 0 345 146 31 199 2/14 29 18 2 3 16 14 0 6/46.8 3 27 0 14 0 4 83 26 0 13/99 1/0 1 2 0 3/3 1/1 0

@ CIN 26 9 16 1 504 167 39 337 0/0 40 27 1 5 38 27 0 3/41.7 2 15 1 9 0 1 18 18 0 17/115 1/0 1 3 0 4/4 3/3 0

NO 15 6 7 2 296 114 20 182 3/17 32 12 2 0 0 0 0 6/41.7 3 9 1 6 0 8 193 34 0 14/84 2/2 1 1 0 1/2 1/1 0

@ ATL 22 15 7 0 368 285 41 83 1/5 22 11 0 2 43 37 0 3/35.0 3 14 1 10 0 1 36 36 0 8/65 1/0 2 1 0 3/3 3/3 0

@ CHI 16 4 9 3 192 95 30 97 3/20 25 16 1 2 99 55 0 5/38.8 3 63 0 49 0 2 54 34 0 8/58 2/2 2 2 0 4/4 0/0 0

GB 19 2 14 3 374 45 23 329 0/0 37 29 0 0 0 0 0 3/45.3 0 0 1 0 0 5 90 24 0 6/50 2/0 0 2 0 2/2 2/4 0

@ CAR 27 7 16 4 449 111 39 338 1/3 31 21 0 0 0 0 0 2/42.0 3 24 1 11 0 2 33 20 0 6/53 0/0 2 3 0 5/5 1/2 0

DET 20 5 14 1 289 58 20 231 4/32 48 28 2 0 0 0 0 5/52.6 2 12 1 13 0 6 122 25 0 6/31 1/1 1 1 0 2/2 0/1 0

@ NYG 25 8 14 3 405 124 29 281 2/10 48 23 4 0 0 0 0 5/42.6 5 93 3 55 0 4 81 25 0 9/75 1/1 1 1 0 2/2 2/3 0

@ GB 13 1 9 3 236 21 14 215 2/12 33 20 2 1 0 0 0 7/36.3 4 21 0 8 0 4 72 24 0 5/31 1/0 0 2 0 2/2 1/1 0

CLE 20 5 13 2 262 78 20 184 5/30 36 23 3 1 24 24 0 4/33.0 4 26 1 10 0 5 155 48 0 6/30 2/2 0 1 0 0/1 2/2 0

@ DET 19 7 9 3 223 105 23 118 1/8 35 17 1 0 0 0 0 5/47.0 3 69 0 38 0 4 80 34 0 3/30 1/0 1 0 0 1/1 3/3 0

STL 20 6 13 1 337 108 29 229 1/6 45 26 5 0 0 0 0 5/42.0 4 25 3 12 0 6 111 21 0 9/60 2/1 1 0 0 1/1 2/2 0

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY: (9/11) TB 8-17-47.1% (9/18) @ CIN 8-17-47.1% (9/25) NO 2-12-16.7% (10/2) @ ATL 8-14-57.1% (10/9) @ CHI 3-10-30.0% (10/23) GB 6-13-46.2% (10/30) @ CAR 8-14-57.1% (11/6) DET 9-17-52.9% (11/13) @ NYG 6-15-40.0% (11/21) @ GB 2-10-20.0% (11/27) CLE 2-8-25.0% (12/4) @ DET 5-13-38.5% (12/12) STL 7-15-46.7%

SCORING SUMMARY

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT TOT. VIKINGS' FG 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT TOT. OPPONENTS' FG TB 7 0 3 3 - 13 53, 22 0 17 0 7 - 24 41

@ CIN 0 0 0 8 - 8 - 14 13 7 3 - 37 40, 29, 30

NO 17 7 0 9 - 33 24, 28, 48, 34 0 6 3 7 - 16 22

@ ATL 0 0 0 10 - 10 43 7 17 3 3 - 30 38, 26, 39

@ CHI 0 3 0 0 - 3 23 0 7 7 14 - 28 -

GB 0 0 10 13 - 23 27, 22, 56 0 17 0 3 - 20 53, 39

@ CAR 0 0 7 6 - 13 - 7 17 7 7 - 38 44

DET 3 21 0 3 - 24 21, 40 0 7 0 7 - 14 -

@ NYG 0 7 14 3 - 24 48 0 6 7 8 - 21 35, 48

@ GB 0 7 7 6 - 20 24, 27 7 7 0 3 - 17 46

CLE 3 7 7 7 - 24 43 0 3 3 6 - 12 32, 38

@ DET 7 7 7 0 - 21 - 3 3 3 7 - 16 45, 26, 28

STL 7 6 14 0 - 27 37, 44 0 6 7 0 - 13 51, 23

RUSHING Mewelde Moore Michael Bennett Daunte Culpepper Moe Williams

No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD TB - - - - - 6 -1 -0.2 3 0 4 12 3.0 10 0 6 15 2.5 9 0

@ CIN 8 29 3.6 14 0 3 36 12.0 23 0 2 10 5.0 5t 1 1 2 2.0 2 0

NO 23 101 4.4 28 0 2 4 2.0 2 0 9 35 3.9 17 0 4 2 0.5 5 0

@ ATL 14 57 4.1 19 0 1 -4 -4.0 -4 0 1 10 10.0 10 0 IA

@ CHI 14 57 4.1 25 0 3 8 2.7 6 0 1 14 14.0 14 0 1 1 1.0 1 0

GB 13 45 3.5 15 0 6 22 3.7 8 0 7 41 5.9 18 0 - - - - -

@ CAR 9 30 3.3 5 1 2 6 3.0 5 0 1 18 18.0 18 0 1 0 0.0 0 0

DET 11 49 4.5 14 0 18 106 5.9 31 0 IR IA

@ NYG - - - - - 19 16 0.8 8 0 IR IA

@ GB 22 122 5.5 24 0 5 10 2.0 7 0 IR IR

CLE 21 67 3.2 8 0 3 -3 -1.0 3 0 IR IR

@ DET 1 -6 -6.0 -6 0 22 79 3.6 16 1 IR IR

STL 1 0 0.0 0 0 18 70 3.9 15 1 IR IR

Koren Robinson Nate Burleson Brad Johnson Ciatrick Fason

No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD TB N - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ CIN IA - - - - - DNP IA

NO 1 4 4.0 4 0 IA - - - - - IA

@ ATL - - - - - IA - - - - - - - - - -

@ CHI - - - - - IA - - - - - IA

GB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ CAR - - - - - 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0 4 30 7.5 14 0 - - - - -

DET - - - - - - - - - - 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 5 10 2.0 7 1

@ NYG - - - - - 1 -4 -4.0 -4 0 - - - - - 1 0 0.0 0 0

@ GB - - - - - IA 4 13 3.3 16 0 5 7 1.4 2 1

CLE 4 29 7.3 20 0 - - - - - 3 -2 -0.7 0 0 3 14 4.7 9 0

@ DET 1 9 9.0 9 0 - - - - - 4 8 2.0 7 0 4 13 3.3 15 0

STL 2 14 7.0 13t 1 - - - - - 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 6 19 3.2 8 1

Troy Williamson Travis Taylor

No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD TB - - - - - - - - - -

@ CIN - - - - - - - - - -

NO - - - - - - - - - -

@ ATL - - - - - - - - - -

@ CHI - - - - - - - - - -

GB - - - - - - - - - -

@ CAR - - - - - - - - - -

DET - - - - - - - - - -

@ NYG - - - - - - - - - -

@ GB 1 8 8.0 8 0 - - - - -

CLE IA 1 5 5.0 5 0

@ DET IA - - - - -

STL 1 11 11.0 11 0 - - - - -

PASSING

Daunte Culpepper Brad Johnson AT COM YDS PCT TD INT LG SACKS RATING AT COM YDS PCT TD INT LG SACKS RATING TB 33 22 233 66.7 0 3 25 3/18 49.2 - - - - - - - - -

@ CIN 37 21 236 56.8 0 5 23 2/9 36.4 DNP

NO 29 21 300 72.4 3 0 68 6/26 140.0 - - - - - - - - -

@ ATL 34 23 250 67.6 1 2 27 9/52 74.4 - - - - - - - - -

@ CHI 48 26 237 54.2 0 2 31 4/34 50.4 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0/0 39.6

GB 31 23 280 74.2 2 0 29 5/25 123.1 - - - - - - - - -

@ CAR 4 3 28 75.0 0 0 12 2/5 93.8 28 13 162 46.4 1 0 45 2/14 76.8

DET IR 22 15 136 68.2 2 0 26 3/15 115.0

@ NYG IR 31 18 144 58.1 0 0 44 4/19 69.3

@ GB IR 30 18 196 60.0 0 1 35 5/25 65.4

CLE IR 28 19 207 67.9 3 0 24 2/7 110.3

@ DET IR 23 17 256 73.9 2 0 80t 2/14 139.0

STL IR 25 16 146 64.0 0 0 49 0/0 79.8

RECEIVING

Nate Burleson Travis Taylor Marcus Robinson Jermaine Wiggins No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD TB 3 45 15.0 20 0 3 38 12.7 25 0 3 22 7.3 14 0 4 33 8.3 17 0

@ CIN 3 48 16.0 19 0 7 75 10.7 19 0 2 40 20.0 21 0 3 17 5.7 10 0

NO IA 3 40 13.3 24t 2 2 80 40.0 68 0 6 60 10.0 16 0

@ ATL IA 5 62 12.4 15 0 1 17 17.0 17 0 3 25 8.3 15 0

@ CHI IA 2 37 18.5 31 0 4 41 10.3 18 0 10 68 6.8 13 0

GB 3 37 12.3 16 0 3 36 12.0 19 0 3 60 20.0 27t 1 6 56 9.3 16 0

@ CAR 1 6 6.0 6 0 2 17 8.5 15 0 4 77 19.3 45 1 3 36 12.0 19 0

DET 2 16 8.0 15t 1 4 27 6.8 19 0 1 12 12.0 12 0 1 11 11.0 11 0

@ NYG 2 14 7.0 12 0 1 11 11.0 11 0 1 11 11.0 11 0 6 42 7.0 21 0

@ GB IA 2 33 16.5 25 0 - - - - - 7 67 9.6 17 0

CLE - - - - - 5 70 14.0 18 0 3 32 10.7 15t 3 5 67 13.4 24 0

@ DET 2 26 13.0 15 0 1 14 14.0 14 0 3 32 10.7 16 0 - - - - -

STL 2 20 10.0 12 0 1 8 8.0 8 0 1 49 49.0 49 0 3 18 6.0 12 0

Jim Kleinsasser Michael Bennett Moe Williams Troy Williamson

No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD TB 4 42 10.5 13 0 3 21 7.0 10 0 2 32 16.0 25 0 - - - - -

@ CIN 1 6 6.0 6 0 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 - - - - - 2 44 22.0 23 0

NO 1 12 12.0 12 0 - - - - - 3 4 1.3 9 0 3 83 27.7 53t 1

@ ATL 2 13 6.5 8 0 2 31 15.5 20 0 IA 4 39 9.8 16t 1

@ CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 35 8.8 14 0

GB 1 9 9.0 9 0 - - - - - - - - - - 1 13 13.0 13 0

@ CAR 1 1 1.0 1 0 - - - - - 3 16 5.3 12 0 1 36 36.0 36 0

DET 1 8 8.0 8 0 1 5 5.0 5t 1 IA 3 26 8.7 12 0

@ NYG - - - - - 6 11 1.8 11 0 IA 1 11 11.0 11 0

@ GB 1 11 11.0 11 0 2 13 6.5 11 0 IR 1 5 5.0 5 0

CLE - - - - - - - - - - IR IA

@ DET 4 26 6.5 10 0 3 10 3.3 5t 1 IR IA

STL 2 11 5.5 9 0 4 6 1.5 3 0 IR 1 12 12.0 12 0

Mewelde Moore Richard Owens Koren Robinson

No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD TB - - - - - - - - - - N

@ CIN 2 7 3.5 5 0 - - - - - IA

NO 1 3 3.0 3 0 2 18 9.0 12 0 - - - - -

@ ATL 6 63 10.5 27 0 - - - - - - - - - -

@ CHI 5 52 10.4 18 0 - - - - - 1 4 4.0 4 0

GB 4 60 15.0 29 1 - - - - - 2 9 4.5 6 0

@ CAR 1 1 1.0 1 0 - - - - - - - - - -

DET 1 26 26.0 26 0 - - - - - 1 5 5.0 5 0

@ NYG - - - - - - - - - - 1 44 44.0 44 0

@ GB 2 16 8.0 11 0 - - - - - 3 51 17.0 35 0

CLE 2 9 4.5 9 0 - - - - - 4 29 7.3 20 0

@ DET - - - - - - - - - - 4 148 37.0 80t 1

STL 1 7 7.0 7 0 - - - - - 1 15 15.0 15 0

PUNT RETURNS Keenan Howry Koren Robinson Mewelde Moore No Yds Avg FC LG TD No Yds Avg FC LG TD No Yds Avg FC LG TD TB 5 54 10.8 0 19 0 N - - - - - -

@ CIN 1 5 5.0 2 5 0 IA - - - - - -

NO 3 8 2.7 3 5 0 - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ ATL IA 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 - - - - - -

@ CHI 3 11 3.7 0 8 0 - - - - - - - - - - - -

GB N - - - - - - 2 9 4.5 1 8 0

@ CAR N - - - - - - 1 13 13.0 1 13 0

DET N - - - - - - 2 30 15.0 1 30 0

@ NYG N - - - - - - 3 87 29.0 0 71t 1

@ GB N - - - - - - 5 40 8.0 2 18 0

CLE N - - - - - - 1 2 2.0 1 2 0

@ DET N - - - - - - 1 7 7.0 0 7 0

STL N - - - - - - 1 0 0.0 1 0 0

Nate Burleson No Yds Avg FC LG TD No Yds Avg FC LG TD No Yds Avg FC LG TD TB - - - - - -

@ CIN - - - - - -

NO IA

@ ATL IA

@ CHI IA

GB - - - - - -

@ CAR - - - - - -

DET 1 4 4.0 0 4 0

@ NYG - - - - - -

@ GB IA

CLE - - - - - -

@ DET 4 17 4.3 0 10 0

STL 1 0 0.0 0 0 0

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PUNTING

Chris Kluwe Paul Edinger No. Yds. Avg. TB IN20 LG BL Net. No. Yds. Avg. TB IN20 LG BL Net.

TB 4 217 54.3 1 0 62 0 42.5 - - - - - - - -

@ CIN 3 140 46.7 0 2 52 0 41.7 - - - - - - - -

NO 5 242 48.4 1 2 59 0 42.6 - - - - - - - -

@ ATL 5 230 46.0 0 1 51 0 43.2 - - - - - - - -

@ CHI 6 265 44.2 0 0 55 0 33.7 - - - - - - - -

GB 2 78 39.0 0 1 43 0 39.0 - - - - - - - -

@ CAR 5 243 48.6 1 0 56 0 39.8 - - - - - - - -

DET 5 234 46.8 1 1 61 0 40.4 - - - - - - - -

@ NYG 8 342 42.8 0 2 61 0 31.1 - - - - - - - -

@ GB 5 193 38.6 0 2 42 0 34.4 - - - - - - - -

CLE 6 264 44.0 1 0 49 0 36.3 - - - - - - - -

@ DET 4 181 45.3 1 0 51 0 23.0 2 75 37.5 0 1 40 0 37.5

STL IA - - - - - - - -

Darren Bennett No. Yds. Avg. TB IN20 LG BL Net. No. Yds. Avg. TB IN20 LG BL Net.

TB N

@ CIN N

NO N

@ ATL N

@ CHI N

GB N

@ CAR N

DET N

@ NYG N

@ GB N

CLE N

@ DET N

STL 8 300 37.5 0 1 53 0 34.4

KICKOFF RETURNS

Mewelde Moore Troy Williamson Moe Williams E.J. Henderson

No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD TB 3 66 22.0 27 0 2 23 11.5 13 0 - - - - - - - - - -

@ CIN 1 6 6.0 6 0 5 66 13.2 25 0 1 16 16.0 16 0 1 13 13.0 13 0

NO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IA

@ ATL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ CAR - - - - - 3 56 18.7 24 0 - - - - - - - - - -

DET - - - - - - - - - - IA - - - - -

@ NYG - - - - - - - - - - IA - - - - -

@ GB - - - - - - - - - - IR - - - - -

CLE - - - - - IA IR - - - - -

@ DET - - - - - IA IR - - - - -

STL - - - - - - - - - - IR - - - - -

Koren Robinson Anthony Herrera Richard Owens

No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD TB N IA - - - - -

@ CIN IA - - - - - - - - - -

NO 4 91 22.8 46 0 - - - - - - - - - -

@ ATL 4 95 23.8 34 0 1 6 6.0 6 0 - - - - -

@ CHI 5 91 18.2 23 0 IA - - - - -

GB 5 147 29.4 72 0 IA - - - - -

@ CAR 4 80 20.0 27 0 IA - - - - -

DET 3 101 33.7 49 0 IA - - - - -

@ NYG 4 158 39.5 86t 1 IA - - - - -

@ GB 3 63 21.0 33 0 - - - - - 1 9 9.0 9 0

CLE 2 63 31.5 40 0 - - - - - - - - - -

@ DET 3 71 23.7 36 0 - - - - - 1 0 0.0 0 0

STL 3 104 34.7 61 0 - - - - - - - - - -

OPPONENTS FUMBLE RECOVERIES

Richard Owens Antoine Winfield Corey Chavous Keith Newman

No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD TB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ CIN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

NO 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - -

@ ATL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ CHI - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0

GB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ CAR - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

DET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ NYG - - - - - 1 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - -

@ GB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

CLE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ DET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

STL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Kevin Williams Darrion Scott E.J. Henderson Darren Sharper

No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD No Yds Avg LG TD TB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ CIN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

NO - - - - - - - - - - IA IA

@ ATL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IA

@ CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ CAR - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

DET 1 6 6.0 6 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ NYG - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

@ GB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

CLE - - - - - 1 1 1.0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 - - - - -

@ DET IA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

STL IA - - - - - - - - - - 1 14 14.0 14 0

GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS - DEFENSIVE

Darren Sharper Corey Chavous Sam Cowart Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD TB 9 1 10 1 0.0 0 1 0 1 2 6 4 10 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 6 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 @ CIN 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 6 1 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 IA NO IA 3 0 3 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ ATL IA 4 4 8 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 9 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ CHI 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 8 0 0.0 1 0 1 1 1 4 3 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 GB 3 1 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ CAR 4 3 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 5 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 1 4 3 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 DET 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ NYG 3 1 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 3 5 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 6 2 8 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ GB 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - 7 2 9 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 CLE 2 1 3 1 0.0 1 0 0 2 4 3 1 4 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 6 4 10 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ DET 4 1 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 1 4 2 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 STL 3 1 4 0 0.0 0 0 1 1 2 6 2 8 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 E.J. Henderson Kevin Williams Antoine Winfield Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD TB 3 2 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 5 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 @ CIN 5 4 9 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 9 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 NO IA 5 1 6 0 0.0 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 1 0 0 1 1 @ ATL 5 1 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 7 0 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 5 1 6 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ CHI 3 4 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 6 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 GB 5 0 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ CAR 7 2 9 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 1 4 1 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 DET 3 1 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 0.0 2 0 1 0 0 9 3 12 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 2 @ NYG 6 1 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 3 0 0 0 3 8 1 9 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 @ GB 6 3 9 2 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 0.0 3 0 0 0 1 7 0 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 CLE 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - 8 1 9 1 0.0 0 0 0 1 3 @ DET 7 1 8 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 IA 5 0 5 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 STL 4 1 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 IA 9 0 9 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 1 Napoleon Harris Pat Williams Fred Smoot Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD TB 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 5 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 1 @ CIN 0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 8 2 10 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 NO 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 5 @ ATL 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ CHI 1 0 1 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 6 2 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 GB 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 6 1 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 8 0 8 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 @ CAR 3 0 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 6 1 0.0 1 0 0 0 1 9 1 10 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 DET 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 @ NYG 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 6 1 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 IA @ GB 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 IA CLE - - - - - - - - - - 7 3 10 2 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 IA @ DET IA 2 0 2 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 IA STL - - - - - - - - - - 2 5 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 1

Kenechi Udeze Darrion Scott Dontarrious Thomas Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD TB 3 3 6 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ CIN - - - - - - - - - - 5 1 6 1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 NO 2 1 3 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 7 3 10 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 @ ATL IA 4 3 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ CHI IR 4 2 6 0 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 GB IR 2 1 3 1 0.0 2 0 0 0 1 IA @ CAR IR 2 3 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 IA DET IR 3 3 6 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ NYG IR 2 2 4 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ GB IR 2 0 2 0 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 CLE IR 3 4 7 0 1.0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ DET IR 2 1 3 0 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 STL IR 6 2 8 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0

Lance Johnstone Keith Newman Brian Williams Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD TB 1 2 3 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ CIN 1 2 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 NO 1 0 1 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.5 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 0.0 3 0 0 0 1 @ ATL IA 0 1 1 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 IA @ CHI 1 0 1 0 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 IA GB 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 @ CAR - - - - - - - - - - 4 1 5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - DET 3 0 3 0 2.0 3 0 0 0 0 3 3 6 2 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 5 1 1.0 0 1 0 0 0 @ NYG 1 0 1 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 9 1 10 1 0.5 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 5 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 @ GB 2 0 2 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 2 CLE 2 0 2 1 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 4 1 5 1 1.0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 @ DET 1 2 3 1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 2 5 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 1 STL 0 1 1 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 0.0 0 1 0 2 3

Ralph Brown Willie Offord Spencer Johnson Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD TB 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 @ CIN - - - - - - - - - - 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 2 1 4 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 NO 3 0 3 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 1 3 1 4 0 0.0 3 0 0 0 1 - - - - - - - - - - @ ATL 4 0 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 IR 6 3 9 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 @ CHI - - - - - - - - - - IR IA GB 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 IR IA @ CAR 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 IR IA DET 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 IR 0 3 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 @ NYG 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 IR IA @ GB 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 IR IA CLE - - - - - - - - - - IR IA @ DET 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 IR 2 4 6 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 STL 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 IR 2 2 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Rod Davis Ken Irvin Dovonte Edwards Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD TB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IA @ CIN 7 4 11 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 IA NO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @ ATL - - - - - - - - - - 5 0 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ CHI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IA @ CAR - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IA DET - - - - - - - - - - IA - - - - - - - - - - @ NYG - - - - - - - - - - N 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ GB - - - - - - - - - - N 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 1 CLE - - - - - - - - - - N 1 1 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 @ DET - - - - - - - - - - N 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 STL - - - - - - - - - - N - - - - - - - - - - Raonall Smith Erasmus James C.J. Mosley Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD TB - - - - - - - - - - IA IA @ CIN - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 IA NO - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 IA @ ATL - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ CHI 3 3 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GB 3 1 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - @ CAR 1 2 3 1 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 DET - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 2 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 IA @ NYG - - - - - - - - - - 1 3 4 0 0.0 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 @ GB - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 4 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 - - - - - - - - - - CLE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 2 7 0 2.0 1 1 0 0 0 @ DET 4 0 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 5 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 STL 2 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 6 1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 4 1 5 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 Will Hunter Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr. FF FR Int. PD Solo Asst. Tot. TFL Sack Hurr FF FR Int. PD TB PS @ CIN PS NO PS @ ATL - - - - - - - - - - @ CHI - - - - - - - - - - GB - - - - - - - - - - @ CAR - - - - - - - - - - DET - - - - - - - - - - @ NYG 1 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 @ GB - - - - - - - - - - CLE - - - - - - - - - - @ DET - - - - - - - - - - STL - - - - - - - - - -

THE LAST TIME 400 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSE By Vikings – 420 yards, vs. New Orleans, 9/25/05 Playoffs – 429 yards, vs. New Orleans, 1/6/01 By Opponents – 405 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 Playoffs – 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 500 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSE By Vikings – 605 yards, at New Orleans, 10/17/04 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – 504 yards, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05 Playoffs – 518 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 300 YARDS PASSING IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Daunte Culpepper, 300 yards, vs. New Orleans, 9/25/05 Playoffs – Daunte Culpepper, 316 yards, at Philadelphia, 1/16/05 By Opponents – Jake Delhomme, 341 yards, at Carolina, 10/30/05 Playoffs – Kerry Collins, 381 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 400 YARDS PASSING IN A GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Daunte Culpepper, 404 yards, at Detroit, 12/19/04 Playoffs – Jeff George, 424 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 By Opponents – Drew Bledsoe, 437 yards, vs. Buffalo, 9/15/02 Playoffs – Has never happened 4 TOUCHDOWN PASSES IN GAME BY PLAYER By Vikings – Daunte Culpepper, at Green Bay, 11/14/04 Playoffs – Daunte Culpepper, at Green Bay, 1/9/05 By Opponents – Brett Favre, at Green Bay, 11/14/04 Playoffs – Kerry Collins (5), at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 100 YARDS RUSHING IN GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Mewelde Moore, 122 yards, at Green Bay, 11/21/05 Playoffs – Robert Smith, 140 yards, vs. Dallas, 1/9/00 By Opponents – Warrick Dunn, 126 yards, at Atlanta, 10/2/05 Playoffs – Terry Kirby, 120 yards, at San Francisco, 1/3/98 200 YARDS RUSHING IN GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Chuck Foreman, 200 yards, at Philadelphia, 10/24/76 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Walter Payton, 275 yards, at Chicago, 11/20/77 Playoffs – Has never happened 3 TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING IN GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Onterrio Smith, vs. Kansas City, 12/20/03 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Priest Holmes, vs. Kansas City, 12/20/03 Playoffs – Has never happened 100 YARDS RECEIVING IN GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Koren Robinson, 148 yards, at Detroit, 12/4/05 Playoffs – Marcus Robinson, 119 yards, at Philadelphia, 1/16/05 By Opponents – Tiki Barber, 111 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 Playoffs – Ike Hilliard, 155 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 1/14/01 3 TOUCHDOWN CATCHES IN GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Marcus Robinson (15, 15, 2), vs. Cleveland, 11/27/05 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Marvin Harrison (4, 15, 18), at Indianapolis, 12/24/00 Playoffs – Has never happened 3 TOUCHDOWNS IN GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Marcus Robinson, vs. Cleveland, 11/27/05 (3 receiving) Playoffs – Leroy Hoard, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (2 rushing, 1 receiving) By Opponents – Marshall Faulk, at St. Louis, 11/30/03 (3 rushing) Playoffs – Mario Bates, vs. Arizona, 1/10/99 (3 rushing)

4 TOUCHDOWNS IN GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Ahmad Rashad, vs. San Francisco, 9/2/79 (4 receiving) Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Shaun Alexander (5), at Seattle, 9/29/02 (4 rushing, 1 receiving) Playoffs – Has never happened 3 INTERCEPTIONS IN GAME BY A PLAYER By Vikings – Darren Sharper, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Deltha O’Neal, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05 Playoffs – Has never happened PUNT RETURNED FOR TD By Vikings – Mewelde Moore, 71 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 Playoffs – Anthony Carter, 84 yards, at New Orleans, 1/3/88 By Opponents – Eddie Kennison, 71 yards, at St. Louis, 9/13/98 Playoffs – Golden Richards, 63 yards, at Dallas, 12/30/73 KICKOFF RETURNED FOR TD By Vikings – Koren Robinson, 86 yards, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Eddie Drummond, 92 yards, vs. Detroit, 11/21/04 Playoffs – Tony Horne, 95 yards, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 INTERCEPTION RETURNED FOR TD By Vikings – Dovonte Edwards, 51 yards, at Green Bay, 11/21/05 Playoffs – Reggie Rutland, 27 yards, at San Francisco, 1/9/88 By Opponents – Phillip Buchanon, 64 yards, at Oakland, 11/16/03 Playoffs – Ken Norton Jr., 23 yards, at San Francisco, 1/3/98 FUMBLE RETURNED FOR TD By Vikings – Kevin Williams, 77 yards, vs. Jacksonville, 11/28/04 Playoffs – Nate Wright, 20 yards, vs. St. Louis, 12/21/74 By Opponents – Aeneas Williams, 90 yards, at St. Louis, 11/30/03 Playoffs – Kevin Miniefield, 48 yards, vs. Chicago, 1/1/95 PUNT BLOCKED By Vikings – Jack Brewer, vs. N.Y. Giants, 10/26/03 Playoffs – Scott Studwell, at L.A. Rams, 12/31/78 By Opponents – Jamie Duncan, at St. Louis, 11/30/03 Playoffs – Spencer Tillman, at San Francisco, 1/6/90 PUNT BLOCKED FOR TD By Vikings – Issiac Holt, recovered in end zone, vs. San Francisco, 10/12/86 (Blocked by Gerald Robinson) Playoffs – Terry Brown, recovered in end zone, vs. Pittsburgh 1/12/75 By Opponents – Tiger Greene, vs. Green Bay, 36 yards,12/2/90 (Blocked by Tiger Greene) Playoffs – Doug Rogers recovered blocked kick in end zone, vs. Atlanta, 1/9/83 PUNT BLOCKED FOR SAFETY By Vikings – Mike Merriweather, vs. L.A. Rams, 11/5/89 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Kevin Miniefield, vs. Chicago, 10/28/96 Playoffs – Has never happened SAFETY SCORED By Vikings – Penalty on Bob Whitfield enforced in end zone for safety, at Atlanta, 10/5/03

Playoffs – Ron Jaworski tackled in end zone by Doug Martin and Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81

By Opponents – Cory Redding tackled Onterrio Smith in end zone, vs. Detroit, 11/21/04 Playoffs – Fran Tarkenton tackled in end zone, vs. Pittsburgh, 1/12/75 FIELD GOAL BLOCKED By Vikings – Eric Kelly, vs. N.Y. Giants, 11/10/02 Playoffs – Matt Blair, at Philadelphia, 1/3/81 By Opponents – Damane Duckett, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 Playoffs – at Green Bay, 1/9/05

BLOCKED FIELD GOAL RETURNED FOR TD By Vikings – Has never happened Playoffs – Bobby Bryant, 90 yards, vs. L.A. Rams, 12/26/76 By Opponents – Todd Lyght, 75 yards, at Detroit,12/29/02 (Blocked by Shaun Rogers) Playoffs – Has never happened PAT MISSED (1 pt.) By Vikings – Doug Brien (2), vs. Buffalo, 9/15/02 Playoffs – Chuck Nelson, at San Francisco, 1/1/89 By Opponents – Jason Hanson (kick aborted), at Detroit, 12/19/04 Playoffs – Mike Cofer, at San Francisco, 1/6/90 PAT BLOCKED By Vikings – Fernando Smith, at San Francisco, 12/18/95 Playoffs – Carl Eller, at Dallas, 1/1/78 By Opponents – Cletidus Hunt, at Green Bay, 12/8/02 Playoffs – Has never happened 50 POINTS SCORED IN GAME By Vikings – Minnesota 50, Jacksonville 10, 12/20/98 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – San Francisco 51, Minnesota 7, 12/8/84 Playoffs – Has never happened 40 POINTS SCORED IN GAME By Vikings – Minnesota 45, Kansas City 20, 12/20/03 Playoffs – Minnesota 41, Arizona 21, 1/10/99 By Opponents – St. Louis 48, Minnesota 17, 11/30/03 Playoffs – N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01 SHUTOUT SCORED By Vikings – Minnesota 13, Detroit 0, 12/5/93 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – New Orleans 26, Minnesota 0, 9/22/91 Playoffs – N.Y. Giants 41, Minnesota 0, 1/14/01 OVERTIME VICTORY By Vikings – Minnesota 34, Houston 28, 10/10/04 Playoffs – Has never happened By Opponents – Atlanta 30, Minnesota 24, 12/1/02 Playoffs – Atlanta 30, Minnesota 27, 1/17/99 TWO-POINT CONVERSION By Vikings – Daunte Culpepper pass to Marcus Robinson, at Cincinnati, 9/18/05 Playoffs – Leroy Hoard run, at St. Louis, 1/16/00 By Opponents – Tiki Barber run, at N.Y. Giants, 11/13/05 Playoffs – Has never happened

VIKINGS 2005 PARTICIPATION CHART

(S=Started, P=Played, DNP=Did Not Play, IA=Not Active, IR=Injured Reserve, N=Not With Club, PS=Practice Squad, NFI=Reserve/Non-Football Injury), SUS=Reserve/Suspended)

WEEK 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DATE 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/6 11/13 11/21 11/27 12/4 12/11 12/18 12/25 1/1 2005 OPPONENT TB @ Cin NO @ Atl @ Chi GB @ Car Det @ NYG @ GB Clev @ Det StL Pit @ Bal Chi GP GS DNP IA Anderson, J. N N N N N N PS N N N N N N 0 0 0 0 Angulo, R. PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS IA IA IA IA 0 0 0 3 Bennett, D. N N N N N N N N N N N N P 1 0 0 0 Bennett, M. P S P P P P P P S P P P S 13 3 0 0 Birk, M. IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 Brown, R. P P P P P P P P P P P P P 13 0 0 0 Bubin, S. PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Burleson, N. S S IA IA IA S S S S IA P P S 9 7 0 4 Chavous, C. S S S S S S S S S S S S S 13 13 0 0 Cochran, E. N N N N N PS N N N N N N N 0 0 0 0 Cottrell, T. IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 Cowart, S. P IA S S S S S S S S S S S 12 11 0 1 Culpepper, D. S S S S S S S IR IR IR IR IR IR 7 7 0 0 Davis, R. P S P P P P P P P P P P P 13 1 0 0 Dozier, U. N N N PS PS N N PS PS PS PS PS IA 0 0 0 1 Dugan, J. IA IA IA P IA IA IA IA IA IA IA IA IA 1 0 0 12 Echemandu, A. PS PS PS PS PS PS PS IA IA IA IA IA IA 0 0 0 6 Edinger, P. P P P P P P P P P P P P P 13 0 0 0 Edwards, D. IA IA P P P IA IA P P P P P P 9 0 0 4 Farwell, H. PS PS PS PS PS P P P P P P P IA 7 0 0 1 Fason, C. P IA IA P IA P P P P P P P P 10 0 0 3 Fonoti, T. N N N N N IA IA IA IA S IA IR IR 1 1 0 5 Fowler, M. DNP DNP P P S S S S S DNP S S S 10 8 3 0 Fox, D. IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 0 0 0 0 Gallishaw, L. IA IA IA P P IA IA IA P P DNP P IR 5 0 1 6 Goldberg, A. P P P P S S S S S S S S S 13 9 0 0 Harris, N. S P S S P P P P P P P IA P 12 3 0 1 Henderson, E. P S IA S S S S S S S S S S 12 11 0 1 Herrera, A. IA P P P IA IA IA IA IA P S S S 7 3 0 6 Hill, S. IA IA IA IA IA IA IA DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 0 0 6 7 Hosack, A. NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI NFI 0 0 0 0 Howry, K. P P P IA P N N N N N N N N 4 0 0 1 Hunter, W. PS PS PS P P P P P P P P P P 10 0 0 0 Irvin, K. P P P S P P P IA N N N N N 7 1 0 1 James, E. IA P P P P P P S S S S S S 12 6 0 1 Johnson, B. P DNP P P P P P S S S S S S 12 6 1 0 Johnson, M. S S S S P P P P P P S S S 13 7 0 0 Johnson, S. P S P S IA IA IA P IA IA IA P P 7 2 0 6 Johnstone, L. P P S IA P P P P P P P P P 12 1 0 1 Jones, C. PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Kleinsasser, J. S S S S S S S S S S S S S 13 13 0 0 Kight, K. N N N N N N N PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Kluwe, C. P P P P P P P P P P P P IA 12 0 0 1 Liwienski, C. S S S S S S S S S IA P P P 12 9 0 1 Loeffler, C. P P P P P P P P P P P P P 13 0 0 0 McKinnie, B. S S S S S S S S S S S S S 13 13 0 0 Mitrione, M. N N N N IA N N N N N N N N 0 0 0 1 Moore, M. P P S S S P S S P S S S P 13 8 0 0 Mosley, C. IA IA IA P P P P IA P P P S S 9 2 0 4 Newman, K. P S P P S S S S S S S S S 13 10 0 0 Offord, W. P P S IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 3 1 0 0 O’Sullivan, J. N N N N N N N N IA IA IA IA IA 0 0 0 5 Owens, R. P P P S P P P P P S P P P 13 2 0 0 Patterson, E. N N N N N N PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Robinson, K. N IA P P P P P P S P S S P 11 3 0 1 Robinson, M. P S S P S S S S P S P P S 13 8 0 0 Rosenthal, M. S S S S S S S S S S P P P 13 10 0 0 Scott, D. S S P S S S S S S S S S S 13 12 0 0 Sharper, D. S S IA IA S S S S S S S S S 11 11 0 2 Smith, O. SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS SUS 0 0 0 0 Smith, R. P P P P S S S P P P P P P 13 3 0 0 Smoot, F. S S S S S S S S IA IA IA IA P 9 8 0 4 Snell, S. PS PS PS N N N N N N N N N N 0 0 0 0 Taylor, E. N N N N N N PS PS PS PS PS P PS 1 0 0 0 Taylor, T. S S S P S S S S P S S S S 13 11 0 0 Thomas, D. S P S P P IA IA P P P P P P 11 2 0 2 Udeze, K. S P S IA IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 3 2 0 1 Wallace, B. N N N N N N N N N PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Ward, M. N N N N N N N N N N N N PS 0 0 0 0 Wiggins, J. S P P S S S S P P P S S P 13 6 0 0 Williams, B. S P P IA IA P P P S S S S S 11 6 0 2 Williams, K. S S S S S S S S S S S IA IA 11 11 0 2 Williams, M. S P P IA P P P IA IA IR IR IR IR 6 1 0 3 Williams, P. S S S S S S S S S S S S S 13 13 0 0 Williamson, T. P P S S P P P P S P IA IA P 11 3 0 2 Wilson, M. PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS 0 0 0 0 Winfield, A. S S S S S S S S S S S S S 13 13 0 0 Withrow, C. S S S S P P P P P S P P P 13 5 0 0

HOW THE 2005 VIKINGS WERE BUILT YEAR DRAFT TRADES FREE AGENCY/WAIVERS 1998 G Chris Liwienski** 1999 TE Jim Kleinsasser (2) C Cory Withrow** 2001 RB Michael Bennett (1) DE Lance Johnstone** 2002 T Bryant McKinnie (1) S Corey Chavous** LB Raonall Smith (2) QB Shaun Hill* CB Brian Williams (4a) RB Moe Williams # 2003 DT Kevin Williams (1) TE Richard Angulo (W-St. L) LB E.J. Henderson (2) G Adam Goldberg* WR Nate Burleson (3) T Mike Rosenthal** 2004 LB Dontarrious Thomas (2) P Darren Bennett** DE Darrion Scott (3) CB Ralph Brown** RB Mewelde Moore (4b) G Anthony Herrera* LB Rod Davis (5) S Will Hunter** TE Jeff Dugan (7) DE Spencer Johnson* LS Cullen Loeffler* LB Keith Newman** TE Richard Owens* WR Marcus Robinson** TE Jermaine Wiggins** CB Antoine Winfield** 2005 WR Troy Williamson (1a) LB Sam Cowart (NYJ) RB Adimchinobe Echemandu** DE Erasmus James (1b) C Melvin Fowler (Clev) K Paul Edinger** T Marcus Johnson (2) LB Napoleon Harris (Oak) CB Dovonte Edwards* RB Ciatrick Fason (4) LB Heath Farwell* DT C.J. Mosley (6) QB Brad Johnson # P Chris Kluwe (W-Sea) QB J.T. O’Sullivan** WR Koren Robinson** S Darren Sharper** CB Fred Smoot** WR Travis Taylor** DT Pat Williams** * ROOKIE FREE AGENT PRIOR TO JOINING VIKINGS ** NFL VETERAN OR HAD BEEN IN OTHER NFL CAMPS PRIOR TO JOINING VIKINGS # PLAYER WAS DRAFTED BY THE VIKINGS AND RETURNED VIA TRADE, WAIVERS, OR FREE AGENCY

MISCELLANEOUS STATS

FIRST DOWNS EARNED-REGULAR SEASON

Total First Downs (First Downs on Third or Fourth Downs) One awarded to passer and receiver on passing plays

PLAYER RUSHING RECEIVING PASSING TOTAL Daunte Culpepper 11(5) - 77(22) 88(27) Brad Johnson 2(1) - 60(18) 62(19) Mewelde Moore 25(5) 11(1) - 36(6) Jermaine Wiggins - 26(9) - 26(9) Travis Taylor - 26(5) - 26(5) Michael Bennett 17(0) 7(2) - 24(2) Marcus Robinson - 22(5) - 22(5) Troy Williamson 1(0) 16(7) - 17(7) Nate Burleson - 13(5) - 13(5) Ciatrick Fason 10(4) - - 10(4) Koren Robinson 1(1) 8(3) - 9(4) Jim Kleinsasser - 5(1) - 5(1) Moe Williams 2(1) 2(2) - 4(3) Richard Owens - 1(0) - 1(0) TOTAL 69(17) 137(40) 137(40) 343(97)

FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY Game Att. Quarter Result vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) 0/0 - No Fourth Down Attempts @ Cincinnati (9/18) 0/0 - No Fourth Down Attempts vs. New Orleans (9/25) 0/0 - No Fourth Down Attempts @ Atlanta (10/2) 2/2 4th Moore 3 rush (4-1 ATL 22) 4th Culpepper to Williamson for 16t (4-7 ATL 16) @ Chicago (10/16) 1/4 1st B. Johnson incomplete to Wiggins (4-1 CHI 18) 4th Culpepper sacked for -11 (4-9 MIN 12) 4th Culpepper to Wiggins for 8 (4-5 CHI 38) 4th Culpepper incomplete to Wiggins (4-10 CHI 30) vs. Green Bay (10/23) 0/1 2nd Culpepper fumbled; recovered by Burleson (4-1 GB 35) @ Carolina (10/30) 1/2 4th B. Johnson incomplete to Wiggins (4-10 CAR 10) 4th B. Johnson to M. Robinson for 5t (4-1 CAR 5) vs. Detroit (11/6) 0/0 - No Fourth Down Attempts @ New York (11/13) 0/0 - No Fourth Down Attempts @ Green Bay (11/21) 0/0 - No Fourth Down Attempts vs. Cleveland (11/27) 0/0 - No Fourth Down Attempts @ Detroit (12/4) 0/0 - No Fourth Down Attempts vs. St. Louis (12/11) 0/0 - No Fourth Down Attempts vs. Pittsburgh (12/18) @ Baltimore (12/25) vs. Chicago (1/1/06)

RED ZONE EFFICIENCY VS. TAMPA BAY (9/11/05) AT NEW YORK (11/13/05) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE - - - 2 2 0 1/1 3 OFFENSE 1 - - - 1 0 0/1 0 DEFENSE 1 2 - - 3 1 1/1 10 DEFENSE 1 2 2 5 1 1/2 11

AT CINCINNATI (9/18/05) AT GREEN BAY (11/21/05) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE - - - 2 2 1 0 8 OFFENSE - - 1 2 3 1 2/2 13 DEFENSE 1 3 1 2 7 3 2/2 27 DEFENSE 1 - - - 1 1 0/0 7

VS. NEW ORLEANS (9/25/05) VS. CLEVELAND (11/27/05) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs OFFENSE 3 - - 2 5 1 3/4 16 OFFENSE - 1 1 1 3 3 0/0 21 DEFENSE - 1 1 1 3 2 1/1 16 DEFENSE - 1 1 2 4 1 2 12 AT ATLANTA (10/2/05) AT DETROIT (12/4/05) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs

OFFENSE - - - 2 2 1 1/1 10 OFFENSE - 1 1 - 2 2 0/0 14 DEFENSE 1 2 1 - 4 2 2/2 20 DEFENSE - 1 1 1 3 1 2/2 13

AT CHICAGO (10/16/05) VS. ST. LOUIS (12/11/05) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs

OFFENSE 1 1 1 - 3 0 1 3 OFFENSE 1 1 2 - 4 3 1/1 24 DEFENSE - 1 1 2 4 3 0 21 DEFENSE - 2 1 1 4 1 1/1 10

VS. GREEN BAY (10/23/05) VS. PITTSBURGH (12/18/05) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs

OFFENSE - - 1 2 3 1 2 13 OFFENSE DEFENSE - 1 - 1 2 1 0/1 7 DEFENSE

AT CAROLINA (10/30/05) AT BALTIMORE (12/25/05) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs

OFFENSE - 1 1 2 4 2 0/1 13 OFFENSE DEFENSE 1 2 1 - 4 4 0/0 28 DEFENSE

VS DETROIT (11/6/05) VS. CHICAGO (1/1/06) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Poss. TDs FGs PTs

OFFENSE 1 3 - 1 5 3 2/2 27 OFFENSE DEFENSE - 1 - - 1 1 0/0 7 DEFENSE

KEY Poss. = Possessions TDs = Touchdowns FGs = Field Goals PTs = Points

TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS

TAKEAWAYS 32 Takeaways (9 fumbles, 23 interceptions)

14 resulted in 86 Vikings' points 11 inside Vikings' 20 4 inside opponents' 20

16 First Half Takeaways (5 fumbles, 11 interceptions) 10 resulted in 62 Vikings' points

5 1st Quarter Takeaways (2 fumbles, 3 interceptions) 3 resulted in 21 Vikings' points

11 2nd Quarter Takeaways (3 fumbles, 8 interceptions) 7 resulted in 41 Vikings' points

16 Second Half Takeaways (4 fumbles, 12 interceptions)

4 resulted in 24 Vikings' points

4 3rd Quarter Takeaway (2 fumbles, 2 interceptions) 2 resulted in 14 Vikings' points

12 4th Quarter Takeaways (2 fumbles, 10 interceptions)

2 resulted in 10 Vikings' points PLUS/MINUS TURNOVER RATIO First Half 16 Takeaways First Quarter 5 Takeaways Second Quarter 11 Takeaways Second Half 16 Takeaways Third Quarter 4 Takeaways Fourth Quarter 12 Takeaways Overtime - Takeaways Totals 32 Takeaways

TURNOVERS 26 Turnovers (12 fumbles, 14 interceptions) 9 resulted in 47 opponents’ points

1 inside Vikings’ 20 7 inside opponents’ 20

11 First Half Turnovers (6 fumbles, 5 interceptions) 4 resulted in 20 opponents’ points

3 1st Quarter Turnovers (2 fumble, 1 interception)

1 resulted in 7 opponents’ points 8 2nd Quarter Turnovers (4 fumbles, 4 interceptions)

3 resulted in 13 opponents’ points

15 Second Half Turnovers (6 fumbles, 9 interceptions) 5 resulted in 27 opponents’ points

8 3rd Quarter Turnovers (4 fumbles, 4 interceptions) 3 resulted in 17 opponents’ points

7 4th Quarter Turnovers (2 fumbles, 5 interceptions) 2 resulted in 10 opponents’ points 11 Turnovers 3 Turnovers 8 Turnovers 15 Turnovers 8 Turnovers 7 Turnovers - Turnovers 26 Turnovers

+6 Turnover Ratio

TAKEAWAYS AND TURNOVERS BREAKDOWN TAKEAWAYS – Fumble Recoveries and Interceptions DATE OPPONENT TAKEAWAY QTR. YD-LINE RESULT 9/11 vs. Tampa Bay Interception by Sharper 1 MIN 12 Touchdown 9/11 vs. Tampa Bay Interception by Smoot 2 MIN 29 Punt 9/18 at Cincinnati Interception by Offord 2 MIN -3 Punt 9/25 vs. New Orleans Fumble recovery by Winfield 1 NO 24 Touchdown 9/25 vs. New Orleans Interception by Newman 1 NO 27 Touchdown 9/25 vs. New Orleans Interception by Winfield 4 NO 37 Field Goal 9/25 vs. New Orleans Fumble recovery by Owens 4 NO 38 End of Game 10/16 at Chicago Fumble recovery by Chavous 2 MIN 47 Field Goal 10/16 at Chicago Fumble recovery by Newman 3 CHI 48 Blocked Field Goal10/16 at Chicago Interception by Chavous 4 MIN 15 Interception 11/6 vs. Detroit Fumble recovery by K. Williams 2 DET 20 Touchdown 11/6 vs. Detroit Interception by Winfield 2 DET 15 Touchdown 11/6 vs. Detroit Interception by Sharper 4 MIN 0 End of Game 11/13 at New York Fumble recovery by Winfield 1 NY 27 Missed Field Goal 11/13 at New York Interception by Sharper 1 NY 7 Blocked Field Goal11/13 at New York Interception by Sharper 2 MIN 11 Touchdown 11/13 at New York Interception by B. Williams 3 MIN 19 Punt 11/13 at New York Interception by Sharper 4 MIN -2 Punt 11/21 at Green Bay Interception by Edwards 2 MIN 49 Touchdown 11/21 at Green Bay Interception by B. Williams 4 MIN 29 Punt 11/27 vs. Cleveland Interception by Winfield 2 MIN 32 Punt 11/27 vs. Cleveland Fumble recovery by Scott 2 CLE 36 Touchdown 11/27 vs. Cleveland Fumble recovery by Henderson 3 CLE 17 Touchdown 11/27 vs. Cleveland Interception by Sharper 4 50 Touchdown 11/27 vs. Cleveland Interception by Sharper 4 MIN -4 Punt 12/4 at Detroit Interception by Chavous 4 MIN 2 End of Game 12/11 vs. St. Louis Interception by B. Williams 2 MIN 37 Punt 12/11 vs. St. Louis Interception by Winfield 2 STL 28 Field Goal 12/11 vs. St. Louis Interception by B. Williams 3 MIN 48 Touchdown 12/11 vs. St. Louis Interception by Smoot 4 MIN -3 Punt 12/11 vs. St. Louis Fumble recovery by Sharper 4 MIN 23 Fumble 12/11 vs. St. Louis Interception by Sharper 4 MIN -5 End of Game TURNOVERS – Fumbles Lost and Had Intercepted DATE OPPONENT TURNOVER QTR. YD-LINE RESULT 9/11 vs. Tampa Bay Intercepted pass from Culpepper 1 TB 7 Punt 9/11 vs. Tampa Bay Fumble by Culpepper 1 MIN 43 Interception 9/11 vs. Tampa Bay Fumble by Culpepper 2 TB 47 Interception 9/11 vs. Tampa Bay Intercepted pass from Culpepper 4 TB 6 Touchdown 9/11 vs. Tampa Bay Intercepted pass from Culpepper 4 MIN 29 End of Game 9/18 at Cincinnati Fumble by Bennett 1 MIN 48 Touchdown 9/18 at Cincinnati Fumble by Bennett 2 MIN 13 Field Goal 9/18 at Cincinnati Intercepted pass from Culpepper 2 CIN 42 Touchdown 9/18 at Cincinnati Intercepted pass from Culpepper 3 CIN 10 Punt 9/18 at Cincinnati Intercepted pass from Culpepper 3 CIN 17 Punt 9/18 at Cincinnati Intercepted pass from Culpepper 3 MIN 43 Touchdown 9/18 at Cincinnati Intercepted pass from Culpepper 4 CIN -5 Field Goal 10/2 at Atlanta Intercepted pass from Culpepper 2 ATL 14 Punt 10/2 at Atlanta Fumble by Culpepper 3 ATL 47 Field Goal 10/2 at Atlanta Intercepted pass from Culpepper 4 MIN 36 TO on Downs 10/16 at Chicago Intercepted pass from Culpepper 3 CHI 42 Touchdown 10/16 at Chicago Intercepted pass from Culpepper 4 CHI 36 TO on Downs 10/23 vs. Green Bay Fumble by Moore 2 GB 29 Field Goal

11/6 vs. Detroit Fumble by B. Johnson 3 DET 32 Punt 11/13 at New York Fumble by Bennett 3 MIN 36 Interception 11/21 at Green Bay Intercepted pass from B. Johnson 2 GB 28 Punt 11/21 at Green Bay Fumble by B. Johnson 3 MIN 35 Punt 11/27 vs. Cleveland Interception by B. Johnson 2 CLE 14 Fumble 11/27 vs. Cleveland Fumble by K. Robinson 2 MIN 48 End of First Half 12/11 vs. St. Louis Fumble by Bennett 4 MIN 41 Interception 12/11 vs. St. Louis Fumble by Sharper 4 MIN 37 Interception

FUMBLES

PLAYER FUMBLES LOST

Daunte Culpepper 5 3

Brad Johnson 4 2

Michael Bennett 4 4

Mewelde Moore 1 1

Jim Kleinsasser 1 0

Koren Robinson 2 1

Darren Sharper 1 1

Brian Williams 1 0

Moe Williams 1 0

TOTAL 20 12

SCORING DRIVES Poss. Net How Opponent Plays Time Quarter Yards Acquired Scoring Play 9/11 vs. Tampa Bay 10 7:07 3 34 Punt Edinger 53 FG 9/11 vs. Tampa Bay 10 5:37 4 41 Punt Edinger 22 FG 9/18 at Cincinnati 7 2:24 4 82 Kickoff Culpepper 5 run 9/25 vs. New Orleans 1 0:06 1 24 Fumble Culpepper 24 pass to Taylor 9/25 vs. New Orleans 12 5:49 1 78 Punt Edinger 24 FG 9/25 vs. New Orleans 5 2:34 1 26 Interception Culpepper 13 pass to Taylor 9/25 vs. New Orleans 1 0:07 2 53 Punt Culpepper 53 pass to Williamson 9/25 vs. New Orleans 9 5:23 4 43 Kickoff Edinger 28 FG 9/25 vs. New Orleans 4 1:36 4 7 Interception Edinger 48 FG 9/25 vs. New Orleans 7 2:30 4 16 TO on downs Edinger 34 FG 10/2 at Atlanta 11 4:21 4 54 TO on downs Edinger 43 FG 10/2 at Atlanta 11 2:51 4 67 Kickoff Culpepper 16 pass to Williamson 10/16 at Chicago 12 7:18 2 48 Fumble Edinger 23 FG 10/23 vs. Green Bay 11 4:58 3 59 Kickoff Edinger 27 FG 10/23 vs. Green Bay 8 3:35 3 74 Punt Culpepper 27 pass to M. Robinson 10/23 vs. Green Bay 11 5:25 4 64 Missed FG Edinger 22 FG 10/23 vs. Green Bay 9 4:36 4 83 Punt Culpepper 14 pass to Moore 10/23 vs. Green Bay 3 0:24 4 26 Kickoff Edinger 56 FG 10/30 at Carolina 7 3:15 4 74 Kickoff Moore 4 run 10/30 at Carolina 7 1:15 4 50 Punt B. Johnson 5 pass to M. Robinson 11/6 vs. Detroit 9 4:53 1 57 Missed FG Edinger 21 FG 11/6 vs. Detroit 9 4:22 2 44 Punt B. Johnson 5 pass to Bennett 11/6 vs. Detroit 3 1:22 2 14 Fumble Fason 3 run 11/6 vs. Detroit 3 0:53 2 11 Interception B. Johnson 15 pass to Burleson 11/6 vs. Detroit 6 3:32 4 33 Punt Edinger 40 FG 11/13 at New York 8 1:11 4 42 Kickoff Edinger 48 FG 11/21 at Green Bay 13 8:33 3 88 Punt Fason 1 run 11/21 at Green Bay 8 3:22 4 62 Punt Edinger 24 FG 11/21 at Green Bay 9 3:03 4 58 Kickoff Edinger 27 FG 11/27 vs. Cleveland 12 7:02 1 41 Kickoff Edinger 43 FG 11/27 vs. Cleveland 3 1:01 2 35 Fumble B. Johnson 15 pass to M. Robinson 11/27 vs. Cleveland 4 2:11 3 17 Fumble B. Johnson 15 pass to M. Robinson 11/27 vs. Cleveland 4 1:52 4 32 Interception B. Johnson 2 pass to M. Robinson 12/4 at Detroit 1 0:10 1 80 Kickoff B. Johnson 80 pass to K. Robinson 12/4 at Detroit 5 2:12 2 68 Punt Bennett 7 run 12/4 at Detroit 9 4:15 3 64 Kickoff B. Johnson 5 pass to Bennett 12/11 vs. St. Louis 8 4:22 1 80 Punt K. Robinson 13 run 12/11 vs. St. Louis 5 2:02 2 20 Kickoff Edinger 37 FG 12/11 vs. St. Louis 4 0:19 2 2 Interception Edinger 44 FG 12/11 vs. St. Louis 5 2:37 3 80 Kickoff Bennett 7 run 12/11 vs. St. Louis 4 1:50 3 21 Interception Fason 1 run

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME BESTS VVVIIIKKKIIINNNGGGSSS OOOFFFFFFEEENNNSSSEEE RUSHING Yards Rushing 122 Mewelde Moore at Green Bay (11/21) Rushing Attempts 23 Mewelde Moore vs. New Orleans (9/25) TDs Rushing 1 Ciatrick Fason vs. St. Louis (12/11) Michael Bennett vs. St. Louis (12/11) Michael Bennett at Detroit (12/4) Ciatrick Fason at Green Bay (11/21) Ciatrick Fason vs. Detroit (11/6) Mewelde Moore at Carolina (10/30) Daunte Culpepper at Cincinnati (9/18) Longest Rush 31 Michael Bennett vs. Detroit (11/6) Longest TD Rush 13 Koren Robinson vs. St. Louis (12/11) PASSING Yards Passing 300 Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) Passing Attempts 48 Daunte Culpepper at Chicago (10/16) Passes Completed 26 Daunte Culpepper at Chicago (10/16) TDs Passing 3 Brad Johnson vs. Cleveland (11/27) Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) Longest Pass 80 Brad Johnson at Detroit (12/4) Longest TD Pass 80 Brad Johnson at Detroit (12/4) RECEIVING Yards Receiving 148 Koren Robinson at Detroit (12/4) Receptions 10 Jermaine Wiggins at Chicago (10/16) Longest Reception 80 Koren Robinson at Detroit (12/4) TDs Receiving 3 Marcus Robinson vs. Cleveland (11/27) Longest TD Reception 80 Koren Robinson at Detroit (12/4) VVVIIIKKKIIINNNGGGSSS DDDEEEFFFEEENNNSSSEEE Interceptions 3 Darren Sharper at New York (11/13) Longest Interception Return 92t Darren Sharper at New York (11/13) Longest Fumble Return 14 Darren Sharper vs. St. Louis (12/11) QB Sacks 2.0 C.J. Mosley vs. Cleveland (11/27) Lance Johnstone vs. Detroit (11/6) Solo Tackles 9 Antoine Winfield vs. St. Louis (12/11) Keith Newman at New York (11/13) Antoine Winfield vs. Detroit (11/6) Fred Smoot, at Carolina (10/30) Sam Cowart at Atlanta (10/2) Antoine Winfield at Cincinnati (9/18) Darren Sharper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) Combined Tackles 12 Antoine Winfield vs. Detroit (11/6) VVVIIIKKKIIINNNGGGSSS SSSPPPEEECCCIIIAAALLL TTTEEEAAAMMMSSS Field Goals 4 Paul Edinger vs. New Orleans (9/25) Longest Field Goal 56 Paul Edinger vs. Green Bay (10/23) Longest Punt 62 Chris Kluwe vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) Longest Punt Return 71t Mewelde Moore at New York (11/13) Longest Kickoff Return 86t Koren Robinson at New York (11/13)

TEAM SINGLE GAME BESTS Points 33 vs. New Orleans (9/25) First Downs 24 vs. Green Bay (10/23) Total Offense 420 vs. New Orleans (9/25) Net Yards Rushing 164 vs. Detroit (11/6) Net Yards Passing 274 vs. New Orleans (9/25) Rushing Attempts 39 vs. New Orleans (9/25) Passing Attempts 49 at Chicago (10/16) Passes Completed 26 at Chicago (10/16) Interceptions 5 vs. St. Louis (12/11) Longest Interception Return 92t at New York (11/13) Longest Fumble Return 14 vs. St. Louis (12/11) QB Sacks 5.0 vs. Cleveland (11/27) Solo Tackles 63 at Cincinnati (9/18) Combined Tackles 85 at Cincinnati (9/18)

WEEK BY WEEK LEADERS OPPONENT RUSHES RUSH YDS RECEPT. REC. YDS SACKS TACKLES 9/11 Bennett, 6 Kleinsasser, 4 Johnstone, 1.0 Chavous, 10 Tampa Bay M. Williams, 6 M. Williams, 15 Wiggins, 4 Burleson, 45 P. Williams, 1.0 Sharper, 10 9/18 @ Cincinnati Moore, 8 Bennett, 36 Taylor, 7 Taylor, 75 - Davis, 11 9/25 Johnstone, 1.0 New Orleans Moore, 23 Moore, 101 Wiggins, 6 Williamson, 83 Udeze, 1.0 Thomas, 10 10/2 Cowart, 9 @ Atlanta Moore, 14 Moore, 57 Moore, 6 Moore, 63 Cowart, 1.0 S. Johnson, 9 10/16 Harris, 1.0 @ Chicago Moore, 14 Moore, 57 Wiggins, 10 Wiggins, 68 K. Williams 1.0 Chavous, 8 10/23 Moore, 60 Green Bay Moore, 13 Moore, 45 Wiggins, 6 Robinson, 60 - Smoot, 8 10/30 Johnson, 30 @ Carolina Moore, 9 Moore, 30 M. Robinson, 4 M. Robinson, 77 James, 1.0 Smoot, 10 11/6 Detroit Bennett, 18 Bennett, 106 Taylor, 4 Taylor, 27 Johnstone, 2.0 Winfield, 12 11/13 Bennett, 6 @ New York Bennett, 19 Bennett, 16 Wiggins, 6 K. Robinson, 44 Scott, 1.0 Newman, 10 11/21 James, 1.0 Cowart, 9 @ Green Bay Moore, 22 Moore, 122 Wiggins, 7 Wiggins, 67 Johnstone, 1.0 Henderson, 9 11/27 Taylor, 5 Cowart, 10 Cleveland Moore, 21 Moore, 67 Wiggins, 5 Taylor, 70 Mosley, 2.0 P. Williams, 10 12/4 Kleinsasser, 4 @ Detroit Bennett, 22 Bennett, 79 K. Robinson, 4 K. Robinson, 148 Mosley, 1.0 Henderson, 8 12/11 St. Louis Bennett, 18 Bennett, 70 Bennett, 4 M. Robinson, 49 Scott, 1.0 Winfield, 9 12/18 Pittsburgh 12/25 @ Baltimore 1/1/06 Chicago

WEEK BY WEEK STARTERS

VIKINGS’ OFFENSE Date/Opp. WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR QB RB HB 3rd WR/FB 9/11 vs. TB

Taylor McKinnie Liwienski Withrow M. Johnson

Rosenthal Kleinsasser Burleson Culpepper M. Williams

Wiggins -

9/18 @ Cin.

Taylor McKinnie Liwienski Withrow M. Johnson

Rosenthal Kleinsasser Burleson Culpepper Bennett - M. Robinson

9/25 vs. NO

M. Robinson

McKinnie Liwienski Withrow M. Johnson

Rosenthal Kleinsasser Williamson Culpepper Moore - Taylor

10/2 @ Atl.

- McKinnie Liwienski Withrow M. Johnson

Rosenthal Kleinsasser Williamson Culpepper Moore Wiggins Owens

10/16 @ Chi,

M. Robinson

McKinnie Liwienski Fowler Goldberg Rosenthal Kleinsasser Taylor Culpepper Moore Wiggins -

10/23 vs. GB

Taylor McKinnie Liwienski Fowler Goldberg Rosenthal Kleinsasser Burleson Culpepper - Wiggins M. Robinson

10/30 @ Car.

Taylor McKinnie Liwienski Fowler Goldberg Rosenthal Kleinsasser Burleson Culpepper Moore - M. Robinson

11/6 Det.

Taylor McKinnie Liwienski Fowler Goldberg Rosenthal Kleinsasser Burleson B. Johnson

Moore - M. Robinson

11/13 @ NY

K. Robinson

McKinnie Liwienski Fowler Goldberg Rosenthal Kleinsasser Burleson B. Johnson

Bennett - T. Williamson

11/21 @ GB

Taylor McKinnie Fonoti Withrow Goldberg Rosenthal Kleinsasser M. Robinson

B. Johnson

Moore Owens -

11/27 vs. Cle.

Taylor McKinnie Herrera Fowler Goldberg M. Johnson

Kleinsasser K. Robinson

B. Johnson

Moore Wiggins -

12/4 @ Det.

Taylor McKinnie Herrera Fowler Goldberg M. Johnson

Kleinsasser K. Robinson

B. Johnson

Moore Wiggins -

12/11 Vs. Stl.

Taylor McKinnie Herrera Fowler Goldberg M. Johnson

Kleinsasser Burleson B. Johnson

Bennett - M. Robinson

12/18 vs. Pit.

1/1/06 vs. Chi.

VIKINGS’ DEFENSE Date/Opp. LE NT UT RE SLB MLB WLB LCB RCB FS SS 3rd CB/

4th LB 9/11 vs. TB

Udeze P. WIliams

K. WIlliams

Scott Harris - Thomas Winfield Smoot Sharper Chavous B. Williams

9/18 @ Cin.

K. Williams

S. Johnson

P. Williams

Scott Newman Davis Henderson Winfield Smoot Sharper Chavous -

9/25 vs. NO

Udeze P. Williams

K. Williams

Johnstone Harris Cowart Thomas Winfield Smoot Chavous Offord -

10/2 @ Atl.

S. Johnson

P. Williams

K. Williams

Scott Harris Cowart Henderson Winfield Smoot Irvin Chavous -

10/16 @ Chi.

K. Williams

P. Williams

- Scott Newman Cowart Henderson Winfield Smoot Sharper Chavous Smith

10/23 vs. GB

K. Williams

P. Williams

- Scott Newman Cowart Henderson Winfield Smoot Sharper Chavous Smith

10/30 @ Car.

K. Williams

P. Williams

- Scott Newman Cowart Henderson Winfield Smoot Sharper Chavous Smith

11/6 vs. Det.

James P. Williams

K. Williams

Scott Newman Cowart Henderson Winfield Smoot Sharper Chavous -

11/13 @ NY

Scott P. Williams

K. Williams

James Newman Cowart Henderson Winfield B. Williams

Sharper Chavous -

11/21 @ GB

Scott P. Williams

K. Williams

James Newman Cowart Henderson Winfield B. Williams

Sharper Chavous -

11/27 vs. Cle.

Scott P. Williams

K. Williams

James Newman Cowart Henderson Winfield B. Williams

Sharper Chavous -

12/4 @ Det.

Scott P. Williams

Mosley James Newman Cowart Henderson Winfield B. Williams

Sharper Chavous -

12/11 vs. Stl.

Scott P. Williams

Mosley James Newman Cowart Henderson Winfield B. Williams

Sharper Chavous -

12/18 vs. Pit.

12/25 @ Bal.

1/1/06 Vs. Chi.

RECORD WHEN… OVERALL RECORD: 8-5

LEADING AFTER 1ST QUARTER .................................................................................. 5-1 TRAILING AFTER 1ST QUARTER ................................................................................. 1-3 LEADING AT THE HALF ............................................................................................... 6-0 TRAILING AT THE HALF .............................................................................................. 2-5 LEADING AFTER 3RD QUARTER.................................................................................. 6-0 TRAILING AFTER 3RD QUARTER ................................................................................. 1-5 VIKINGS SCORE FIRST ................................................................................................ 5-2 OPPONENTS SCORE FIRST ........................................................................................ 3-3 VIKINGS PASS FOR 200+ YARDS ............................................................................... 4-4 OPPONENTS PASS FOR 200+ ..................................................................................... 5-3 VIKINGS RUSH FOR 100+ YARDS............................................................................... 6-0 OPPONENTS RUSH FOR 100+ YARDS ....................................................................... 4-4 VIKINGS COMMIT 3+ TURNOVERS ............................................................................. 0-3 OPPONENTS COMMIT 3+ TURNOVERS ..................................................................... 5-1 VS. THE NFC.................................................................................................................. 7-4 VS. THE AFC.................................................................................................................. 1-1 VS. THE NFC NORTH.................................................................................................... 4-1 INDOORS ....................................................................................................................... 6-2 OUTDOORS ................................................................................................................... 2-3 AT HOME ....................................................................................................................... 5-1 ON THE ROAD............................................................................................................... 3-4 ON ARTIFICIAL SURFACE ........................................................................................... 7-3 ON NATURAL GRASS................................................................................................... 1-2 SCORING 20 OR MORE POINTS.................................................................................. 8-0 SCORING UNDER 20 POINTS ...................................................................................... 0-5 VIKINGS WIN COIN TOSS ............................................................................................ 2-2

LONG PLAYS

RUSHES OF 15+ YARDS 31 Michael Bennett vs. Detroit (11/6) 28 Mewelde Moore vs. New Orleans (9/25) 25 Mewelde Moore at Chicago (10/16) 24 Mewelde Moore at Green Bay (11/21) 23 Michael Bennett at Cincinnati (9/18) 19 Mewelde Moore at Atlanta (10/2) 18 Daunte Culpepper at Carolina (10/30) 18 Daunte Culpepper vs. Green Bay (10/23) 17 Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) 16 Michael Bennett at Detroit (12/4) 16 Brad Johnson at Green Bay (11/21) 15 Michael Bennett vs. St. Louis (12/11) 15 Ciatrick Fason at Detroit (12/4) 15 Mewelde Moore vs. Green Bay (10/23) 15 Mewelde Moore vs. New Orleans (9/25)

CATCHES OF 20+ YARDS 80t Koren Robinson from Brad Johnson at Detroit (12/4) 68 Marcus Robinson from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) 53t Troy Williamson from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) 49 Marcus Robinson from Brad Johnson vs. St. Louis (12/11) 45 Koren Robinson from Brad Johnson at Detroit (12/4) 45 Marcus Robinson from Brad Johnson at Carolina (10/30) 44 Koren Robinson from Brad Johnson at New York (11/13) 36 Troy Williamson from Brad Johnson at Carolina (10/30) 35 Koren Robinson from Brad Johnson at Green Bay (11/21) 31 Travis Taylor from Daunte Culpepper at Chicago (10/16) 29 Mewelde Moore from Daunte Culpepper vs. Green Bay (10/23) 27t Marcus Robinson from Daunte Culpepper vs. Green Bay (10/23) 27 Mewelde Moore from Daunte Culpepper at Atlanta (10/2) 26 Mewelde Moore from Brad Johnson vs. Detroit (11/6) 25 Travis Taylor from Brad Johnson at Green Bay (11/21) 25 Travis Taylor from Daunte Culpepper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) 25 Moe Williams from Daunte Culpepper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) 24 Jermaine Wiggins from Brad Johnson vs. Cleveland (11/27) 24 Travis Taylor from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) 23 Troy Williamson from Daunte Culpepper at Cincinnati (9/18) 22 Troy Williamson from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) 21 Jermaine Wiggins from Brad Johnson at New York (11/13) 21 Marcus Robinson from Daunte Culpepper at Cincinnati (9/18) 21 Troy Williamson from Daunte Culpepper at Cincinnati (9/18) 20 Koren Robinson from Brad Johnson vs. Cleveland (11/27) 20 Michael Bennett from Daunte Culpepper at Atlanta (10/2) 20 Nate Burleson from Daunte Culpepper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)

PASSES OF 20+ YARDS 80t Brad Johnson to Koren Robinson at Detroit (12/4) 68 Daunte Culpepper to Marcus Robinson vs. New Orleans (9/25) 53t Daunte Culpepper to Troy Williamson vs. New Orleans (9/25) 49 Brad Johnson to Marcus Robinson vs. St. Louis (12/11)

45 Brad Johnson to Koren Robinson at Detroit (12/4) 45 Brad Johnson to Marcus Robinson at Carolina (10/30) 44 Brad Johnson to Koren Robinson at New York (11/13) 36 Brad Johnson to Troy Williamson at Carolina (10/30) 35 Brad Johnson to Koren Robinson at Green Bay (11/21) 31 Daunte Culpepper to Travis Taylor at Chicago (10/16) 29 Daunte Culpepper to Mewelde Moore vs. Green Bay (10/23) 27t Daunte Culpepper to Marcus Robinson vs. Green Bay (10/23) 27 Daunte Culpepper to Mewelde Moore at Atlanta (10/2) 26 Brad Johnson to Mewelde Moore vs. Detroit (11/6) 25 Brad Johnson to Travis Taylor at Green Bay (11/21) 25 Daunte Culpepper to Travis Taylor vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) 25 Daunte Culpepper to Moe Williams vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) 24 Brad Johnson to Jermaine Wiggins vs. Cleveland (11/27) 24 Daunte Culpepper to Travis Taylor vs. New Orleans (9/25) 23 Daunte Culpepper to Troy Williamson at Cincinnati (9/18) 22 Daunte Culpepper to Troy Williamson vs. New Orleans (10/23) 21 Brad Johnson to Jermaine Wiggins at New York (11/13) 21 Daunte Culpepper to Marcus Robinson at Cincinnati (9/18) 21 Daunte Culpepper to Troy Williamson at Cincinnati (9/18) 20 Brad Johnson to Koren Robinson vs. Cleveland (11/27) 20 Daunte Culpepper to Michael Bennett at Atlanta (10/2)

20 Daunte Culpepper to Nate Burleson vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)

INTERCEPTION RETURNS OF 10+ YARDS 92t Darren Sharper at New York (11/13) 88t Darren Sharper vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) 51t Dovonte Edwards at Green Bay (11/21) 31 Brian Williams vs. St. Louis (12/11) 31 Darren Sharper at New York (11/13) 30 Darren Sharper vs. Detroit (11/6) 26 Brian Williams at New York (11/13) 18 Darren Sharper vs. Cleveland (11/27)

KICKOFF RETURNS OF 35+ YARDS 86t Koren Robinson at New York (11/13)

72 Koren Robinson vs. Green Bay (10/23) 61 Koren Robinson vs. St. Louis (12/11) 49 Koren Robinson vs. Detroit (11/6) 46 Koren Robinson vs. New Orleans (9/25) 40 Koren Robinson vs. Cleveland (11/27) 36 Koren Robinson at Detroit (12/4)

PUNT RETURNS OF 20+ YARDS 71t Mewelde Moore at New York (11/13) 30 Mewelde Moore vs. Detroit (11/6)

LONG FIELD GOALS OF 40+ YARDS 56 Paul Edinger vs. Green Bay (10/23)

53 Paul Edinger vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) 48 Paul Edinger at New York (11/13) 48 Paul Edinger vs. New Orleans (9/25)

44 Paul Edinger vs. St. Louis (12/11) 43 Paul Edinger vs. Cleveland (11/27) 43 Paul Edinger at Atlanta (10/2) 40 Paul Edinger vs. Detroit (11/6)

LONG TOUCHDOWNS OF 15+ YARDS 92 Darren Sharper interception return at New York (11/13)

88 Darren Sharper interception return vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) 86 Koren Robinson kickoff return at New York (11/13) 80 Koren Robinson from Brad Johnson at Detroit (12/4) 71 Mewelde Moore punt return at New York (11/13) 53 Troy Williamson from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) 51 Dovonte Edwards interception return at Green Bay (11/21) 27 Marcus Robinson from Daunte Culpepper vs. Green Bay (10/23) 24 Travis Taylor from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) 15 Marcus Robinson from Brad Johnson vs. Cleveland (11/27) 15 Marcus Robinson from Brad Johnson vs. Cleveland (11/27) 15 Nate Burleson from Brad Johnson vs. Detroit (11/6)

GAMEDAY INACTIVES

vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) #13 Shaun Hill, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #36 Dovonte Edwards, #64 Anthony Herrera, #83 Jeff Dugan, #96 C.J. Mosley, #99 Erasmus James

@ Cincinnati (9/18) #13 Shaun Hill, #18 Koren Robinson, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #35 Ciatrick Fason, #36 Dovonte Edwards, #55 Sam Cowart, #83 Jeff Dugan, #96 C.J. Mosley vs. New Orleans (9/25) #13 Shaun Hill, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #35 Ciatrick Fason, #42 Darren Sharper, #56 E.J. Henderson, #81 Nate Burleson, #83 Jeff Dugan, #96 C.J. Mosley @ Atlanta (10/2) #13 Shaun Hill, #20 Moe Williams, #29 Brian Williams, #42 Darren Sharper, #51 Lance Johnstone, #81 Nate Burleson, #82 Keenan Howry, #95 Kenechi Udeze @ Chicago (10/16) #13 Shaun Hill, #29 Brian Williams, #35 Ciatrick Fason, #64 Anthony Herrera, #81 Nate Burleson, #83 Jeff Dugan, #91 Matt Mitrione, #97 Spencer Johnson vs. Green Bay (10/23) #13 Shaun Hill, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #36 Dovonte Edwards, #54 Dontarrious Thomas, #64 Anthony Herrera, #79 Toniu Fonoti, #83 Jeff Dugan, #97 Spencer Johnson @ Carolina (10/30) #13 Shaun Hill, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #36 Dovonte Edwards, #54 Dontarrious Thomas, #64 Anthony Herrera, #79 Toniu Fonoti, #83 Jeff Dugan, #97 Spencer Johnson vs. Detroit (11/6) #20 Moe Williams, #22 Ken Irvin, #28 Laroni Gallishaw, #39 Adimchinobe Echemandu, #64 Anthony Herrera, #79 Toniu Fonoti, #83 Jeff Dugan, #96 C.J. Mosley

@ New York (11/13) #7 J.T. O’Sullivan, #20 Moe Williams, #27 Fred Smoot, #39 Adimchinobe Echemandu, #64 Anthony Herrera, #79 Tonui Fonoti, #83 Jeff Dugan, #97 Spencer Johnson @ Green Bay (11/21) #7 J.T. O’Sullivan, #27 Fred Smoot, #39 Adimchinobe Echemandu, #76 Chris Liwienski, #81 Nate Burleson, #83 Jeff Dugan, #86 Richard Angulo, #97 Spencer Johnson vs. Cleveland (11/27) #7 J.T. O’Sullivan, #19 Troy Williamson, #27 Fred Smoot, #39 Adimchinobe Echemandu, #79 Toniu Fonoti, #83 Jeff Dugan, #86 Richard Angulo, #97 Spencer Johnson @ Detroit (12/4) #7 J.T. O’Sullivan, #19 Troy Williamson, #27 Fred Smoot, #39 Adimchinobe Echemandu, #58 Napoleon Harris, #83 Jeff Dugan, #86 Richard Angulo, #93 Kevin Williams

vs. St. Louis (12/11) #5 Chris Kluwe, #7 J.T. O’Sullivan, #39 Adimchinobe Echemandu, #48 Ukee Dozier, #59 Heath Farwell, #83 Jeff Dugan, #86 Richard Angulo, #93 Kevin Williams

vs. Pittsburgh (12/18) @ Baltimore (12/25) vs. Chicago (1/1/06)

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 1

BUCCANEERS 24, VIKINGS 13 HHH Metrodome, September 11, 2005

Attendance – 63,939 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Tampa Bay.................0 17 0 7 - 24 Minnesota .................7 0 3 3 - 13

Vikings – Sharper 88 interception return (Edinger kick) (1st – 2:44) Buccaneers – Smith 23 pass from Griese (Bryant kick) (2nd – 14:55) Buccaneers – Smith 2 pass from Griese (Bryant kick) (2nd – 4:38) Buccaneers – Bryant 41 FG (2nd – 0:17) Vikings – Edinger 53 FG (3rd – 3:52) Vikings – Edinger 22 FG (4th – 6:13) Buccaneers – Williams 71 run (Bryant kick) (4th – 1:23) Buccaneers Vikings First Downs ..................................... 12 15 Rushes/Yards.................................. 31/146 16/26 Passing Yards ................................. 199 222 Punt Return Yards........................... 3/27 5/54 KO Return Yards............................. 4/83 5/89 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 29-18-2 33-22-3 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 2/14 2/11 Punts............................................... 6/46.8 4/54.3 Fumbles/Lost................................... 1/0 4/2 Penalties/Yards............................... 13/99 9/70 Possession Time............................. 30:34 29:26

Passing Buccaneers – Griese 29-18-213, 62.1%, 2 TD, 2 INT - 78.7 rating. Vikings – Culpepper 33-22-233, 66.7%, 0 TD, 3 INT – 49.2 rating.

Rushing Buccaneers – C. Williams 27-148-1 TD, Alstott 1-0, Galloway 1-0, Griese 2-(-2). Vikings – M. Williams 6-15, Culpepper 4-12, Bennett 6-(-1). Receiving Buccaneers – Galloway 5-97, Clayton 4-57, Smith 4-34-2 TD, Cook 2-7, Becht 1-7, Alstott 1-7, Hilliard 1-4. Vikings – Kleinsasser 4-42, Wiggins 4-33, Burleson 3-45, Taylor 3-38, Robinson 3-22, Bennett 3-21, M. Williams 2-32.

Sacks Buccaneers – McFarland 1.0 (8 yds), Rice 1.0 (3 yds). Vikings – Johnstone 1.0 (7 yds), P. Williams 1.0 (7 yds).

Tackles Buccaneers – Quarles 7-0-7, Bolden 6-0-6, Jackson 4-1-5, Brooks 4-0-4, Phillips 3-1-4. Vikings – Sharper 9-1-10, Chavous 6-4-10, Cowart 3-3-6, Udeze 3-3-6, K. Williams 4-1-5, Henderson 3-2-5. P. Williams 4-1-5.

Interceptions Buccaneers – Kelly (2-16 yds), Brooks (0 yds). Vikings – Sharper (88t yds), Smoot (0 yds).

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Marcus Johnson became the first rookie guard in team history to start a season opener. Chris Kluwe’s 62-yard punt set a new team record for the longest punt on his very first NFL kick. Chris Kluwe’s four-punt average of 54.3 was the 2nd best performance in team history Darren Sharper’s 88-yard INT return for a TD was his 3rd straight INT for a TD. It also was the 5th longest in team history and the longest in 14 years. Paul Edinger’s 53-yard FG was the longest FG on opening day in team history and tied the 2nd longest FG in team history. Lance Johnstone’s sack gave him 63.5 total and 34.5 as a Viking, which ranks 11th in team history. Vikings had two players reach the century mark for career receptions – Michael Bennett (102) and Nate Burleson (100). Daunte Culpepper’s consecutive games with a passing touchdown ended at 21. The last time he did not throw a TD was 11/23/03.

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 2

VIKINGS 8, BENGALS 37 Paul Brown Stadium, September 18, 2005

Attendance – 65,763 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Minnesota .................0 0 0 8 - 8 Cincinnati...................14 13 7 3 - 37

Bengals – C. Johnson 70 pass from Palmer (Graham kick) (1st – 14:08) Bengals – Houshmandzadeh 12 pass from Palmer (Graham kick) (1st – 7:19) Bengals – Graham 40 FG (2nd – 5:02) Bengals – Graham 29 FG (2nd 3:19) Bengals – Schobel 8 pass from Palmer (Graham kick) (2nd – 0:12) Bengals – Houshmandzadeh 16 run (Graham kick) (3rd – 2:06) Bengals – Graham 30 FG (4th – 5:41) Vikings – Culpepper 5 run (Culpepper-Robinson pass) (4th – 3:17) Vikings Bengals First Downs ..................................... 21 26 Rushes/Yards.................................. 14/77 39/167 Passing Yards ................................. 227 337 Punt Return Yards........................... 1/5 2/15 KO Return Yards............................. 8/101 1/18 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 37-21-5 40-27-1 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 2/9 0/0 Punts............................................... 3/46.7 3/41.7 Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/2 1/0 Penalties/Yards............................... 7/49 17/115 Possession Time............................. 21:20 38:40

Passing Vikings – Culpepper 37-21-236, 56.8%, 0 TD, 5 INT – 36.4 rating. Bengals – Palmer 40-27-337, 67.5%, 3 TD, 1 INT – 108.0 rating.

Rushing Vikings – Bennett 3-36, Moore 8-29, Culpepper 2-10-1 TD, M. Williams 1-2. Bengals – R. Johnson 22-90, Perry 9-47, Houshmandzadeh 2-24-1 TD, Palmer 4-3, J. Johnson 2-3. Receiving Vikings – Taylor 7-75, Burleson 3-48, Wiggins 3-17, Williamson 2-44, Robinson 2-40, Moore 2-7, Kleinsasser 1-6, Bennett 1-(-1). Bengals – C. Johnson 7-139-1 TD, Houshmandzadeh 5-55-1 TD, Henry 4-45, C. Perry 4-33, Schobel 2-36-1 TD, Kelly 2-7, T. Perry 1-13, Walter 1-6, R. Johnson 1-3.

Sacks Vikings – None. Bengals – Smith 1.0 (5 yds), Powell 1.0 (4 yds).

Tackles Vikings – Davis 7-4-11, P. Williams 8-2-10, Winfield 9-0-9, Henderson 5-4-9, Chavous 6-1-7. Bengals – O’Neal 7-2-9, Thurman 3-3-6, James 3-0-3, Ratliff 3-0-3, Williams 2-1-3, L. Johnson 2-1-3.

Interceptions Vikings – Offord (0 yds). Bengals – O’Neal (3-27 yds), Kaesviharn (6 yds), James (5 yds).

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Rod Davis led all tacklers with 11 stops in his first career start. Rookie Troy Williamson had his 1st career reception, a 21-yarder in the 3rd quarter. On the day he had three plays of 20+ yards - two receptions (21, 23) and a kickoff return (25). Daunte Culpepper scored his 29th career rushing touchdown, tying Dave Osborn for 5th in team history. Willie Offord had his 2nd career interception, picking off Carson Palmer in the end zone on a 2nd quarter drive.

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 3

SAINTS 16, VIKINGS 33 HHH Metrodome, September 25, 2005

Attendance – 63,952 1 2 3 4 OT Total

New Orleans ..............0 6 3 7 - 16 Minnesota .................17 7 0 9 - 33

Vikings –Taylor 24 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (1st – 14:47) Vikings – Edinger 24 FG (1st – 7:18) Vikings – Taylor 13 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (1st – 0:33) Vikings – Williamson 53 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (2nd – 5:37) Saints – Conwell 13 pass from Brooks (pass failed) (2nd – 1:54) Saints – Carney 22 FG (3rd – 5:38) Saints – McAllister 1 run (Carney kick) (4th – 11:40) Vikings – Edinger 28 FG (4th – 6:17) Vikings – Edinger 48 FG (4th – 4:29) Vikings – Edinger 34 FG (4th – 1:08) Saints Vikings First Downs ..................................... 15 21 Rushes/Yards.................................. 20/114 39/146 Passing Yards ................................. 182 274 Punt Return Yards........................... 3/9 3/8 KO Return Yards............................. 8/193 4/91 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 32-12-2 29-21-0 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 3/17 6/26 Punts............................................... 6/41.7 5/48.4 Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/2 0/0 Penalties/Yards............................... 14/84 8/60 Possession Time............................. 21:47 38:13

Passing Saints – Brooks 32-12-199, 37.5%, 1 TD, 2 INT – 43.6 rating. Vikings – Culpepper 29-21-300, 72.4%, 3 TD, 0 INT – 140.0 rating.

Rushing Saints – McAllister 14-63-1 TD, Brooks 3-29, Smith 3-22. Vikings – Moore 23-101, Culpepper 9-35, Bennett 2-4, K. Robinson 1-4, M. Williams 4-2. Receiving Saints – McAllister 4-19, Henderson 3-95, Conwell 3-65-1 TD, Horn 1-11, Poole 1-9. Vikings – Wiggins 6-60, Williamson 3-83-1 TD, Taylor 3-40-2 TD, M. Williams 3-4, M. Robinson 2-80, Owens 2-18

Kleinsasser 1-12, Moore 1-3.

Sacks Saints – Bryant 2.5 (12 yds), Thomas 2.0 (13 yds), Howard 0.5 (2 yds), Watson 1.0 (0 yds). Vikings – Johnstone 1.0 (5.0 yds), Udeze 1.0 (6 yds), Newman 0.5 (6 yds), Scott 0.5 (6 yds).

Tackles Saints – Howard 7-4-11, Young 6-0-6, Smith 5-1-6, Bockwoldt 3-2-5, Bryant 3-2-5. Vikings – Thomas 7-3-10, K. Williams 5-1-6, Offord 3-1-4, Brown 3-0-3, Chavous 3-0-3, Scott 3-0-3, P. Williams 3-0-3 Winfield 3-0-3.

Interceptions Saints – None. Vikings – Newman (1 yd), Winfield (1 yd).

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Daunte Culpepper tied Tommy Kramer’s team record with 19 career 300-yard games. Mewelde Moore rushed for 100+ yards for the 3rd time in his 4 career starts. He has 2 against New Orleans. Daunte Culpepper’s 3 passing TDs is a new team record for most TD passes thrown in the first 7 seasons. Culpepper now has 132 passing TDs, surpassing Fran Tarkenton’s 131 (1961-66, 1972). The NFL record is 220 by Dan Marino (1983-89). The 13 seconds in which the Vikings scored their first TD was the quickest score in team history, surpassing the previous record of 16 seconds vs. Philadelphia on 11/19/89. Rookie Troy Williamson scored his first NFL touchdown with his 53-yard reception in the 2nd quarter. Jermaine Wiggins’ 60 yards receiving gave him 799 total receiving yards and moved him into the Vikings’ Top 10 for tight ends in team history, moving past Andrew Jordan’s 763 yards. Moe Williams’ 3 receptions gave him 128 career catches and moved him into the Vikings’ Top 10 for running backs in team history, passing Ed Marinaro (125).

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 4

VIKINGS 10, FALCONS 30 Georgia Dome, October 2, 2005

Attendance – 69,552 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Minnesota .................0 0 0 10 - 10 Atlanta........................7 17 3 3 - 30

Falcons – Crumpler 5 pass from Vick (Peterson kick) (1st – 7:44) Falcons – Duckett 1 run (Peterson kick) (2nd – 12:55) Falcons – Dunn 37 run (Peterson kick) (2nd – 3:40) Falcons – Peterson 38 FG (2nd – 0:01) Falcons – Peterson 26 FG (3rd – 0:04) Vikings – Edinger 43 FG (4th – 8:13) Falcons – Peterson 39 FG (4th – 5:24) Vikings – Williamson 16 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (4th – 2:33) Vikings Falcons First Downs ..................................... 17 22 Rushes/Yards.................................. 16/63 41/285 Passing Yards ................................. 198 83 Punt Return Yards........................... 2/0 3/14 KO Return Yards............................. 5/101 1/36 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 34-23-2 22-11-0 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 9/52 1/5 Punts............................................... 5/46.0 3/35.0 Fumbles/Lost................................... 3/1 1/0 Penalties/Yards............................... 11/85 8/65 Possession Time............................. 27:23 32:37

Passing Vikings – Culpepper 34-23-250, 67.6%, 1 TD, 2 INT – 74.4 rating. Falcons – Schaub 14-5-39, 0 TD, 0 INT – 44.3 rating; Vick 8-6-49, 1 TD, 0 INT – 129.7 rating.

Rushing Vikings –Moore 14-57, Culpepper 1-10, Bennett 1-(-4). Falcons – Dunn 18-126-1 TD, Vick 4-58, Schaub 4-56, Duckett 14-40-1 TD, Griffith 1-5. Receiving Vikings –Moore 6-63, Taylor 5-62, Williamson 4-39-1 TD, Wiggins 3-25, Bennett 2-31, Kleinsasser 2-13, M. Robinson 1-17. Falcons – Finneran 3-31, Crumpler 3-16-1 TD, White 2-12, Jenkins 1-12, Blakley 1-10, Dunn 1-7.

Sacks Vikings – Cowart 1.0 (5 yds). Falcons – Coleman 2.0 (10.0 yds), Smith 2.0 (10 yds), Williams 2.0 (15 yds), Brooking 1.0 (5 yds), Kerney 1.0 (2 yds), Scott 1.0 (10 yds).

Tackles Vikings – Cowart 9-0-9, S. Johnson 6-3-9, Chavous 4-4-8, Scott 4-3-7, K. Williams 3-4-7. Falcons – Brooking 8-1-9, Williams 8-0-8, Cash 6-1-7, Hall 5-0-5, Scott 4-0-4, Webster 4-0-4.

Interceptions Vikings – None. Falcons – Brooking (6 yds), Hall (37 yds).

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS In the week leading up to the game, Chris Kluwe was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month, becoming the 1st Vikings’ rookie to earn a Player of the Month award in any category and the 1st Viking to win Special Teams honors since former punter Mitch Berger won the award in December of 2000. Rookie Troy Williamson scored his 2nd NFL touchdown on a 16-yard pass from Culpepper in the 4th quarter. It was his 2nd straight game with a TD. Sam Cowart recorded his 1st sack of QB Michael Vick and his 1st sack since 10/12/03 He now has 11.5 career sacks. Cowart also led the team with 9 solo tackles. Koren Robinson returned kickoffs for the 1st time in his career and had a long of 34 yards.

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 5

VIKINGS 3, BEARS 28 Soldier Field, October 16, 2005

Attendance – 62,143 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Minnesota .................0 3 0 0 - 3 Chicago......................0 7 7 14 - 28

Vikings – Edinger 23 FG (6:55) Bears – Clark 3 pass from Orton (Gould kick) (2nd – 0:37) Bears – Clark 2 pass from Orton (Gould kick) (3rd – 7:28) Bears – Jones 24 run (Gould kick) (4th – 13:03) Bears – Jones 1 run (Gould kick) (4th – 4:11) Vikings Bears First Downs ..................................... 16 16 Rushes/Yards.................................. 19/80 30/95 Passing Yards ................................. 203 97 Punt Return Yards........................... 3/11 3/63 KO Return Yards............................. 5/91 2/54 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 49-26-2 25-16-1 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 4/34 3/20 Punts............................................... 6/44.2 5/38.8 Fumbles/Lost................................... 0/0 2/2 Penalties/Yards............................... 14/91 8/58 Possession Time............................. 32:22 27:38

Passing Vikings – Culpepper 48-26-237, 0 TD, 2 INT – 50.4 rating; B. Johnson 1-0-0, 0 TD, 0 INT – 39.6 rating. Bears – Orton 25-16-117, 2 TD, 1 INT – 84.9 rating.

Rushing Vikings –Moore 14-57, Culpepper 1-14, Bennett 3-8, M. Williams 1-1. Bears – Jones 23-89-2 TD, Orton 4-4, Benson 3-2. Receiving Vikings – Wiggins 10-68, Moore 5-52, M. Robinson 4-41, Williamson 4-35, Taylor 2-37, K. Robinson 1-4. Bears – Muhammad 5-48, Clark 4-19-2 TD, Edwards 2-13, Bradley 1-15, Peterson 1-7, Jones 1-6, Reid 1-5, Wade 1-4.

Sacks Vikings – Harris 1.0 (9 yds), K. Williams 1.0 (5.5 yds), Johnstone 0.5 (3 yds), Scott 0.5 (2.5 yds). Bears – Urlacher 2.0 (23 yds), Harris 1.0 (3 yds), Idonije 1.0 (8 yds).

Tackles Vikings – Chavous 6-2-8, Cowart 4-3-7, Henderson 3-4-7, P. Williams 5-1-6, Scott 4-2-6, K. Williams 4-2-6, Smith 3-3-6. Bears – Urlacher 8-1-9, Tillman 6-1-7, Brown 5-1-6, Hillenmeyer 4-2-6, Briggs 4-1-5.

Interceptions Vikings – Chavous (0 yds). Bears – Tillman (55 yds), Harris (44 yds).

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Jermaine Wiggins finished with a career-high 10 catches, tying him for the 2nd most by a Vikings’ tight end. Corey Chavous snared his 1st interception of the season, picking off Bears’ quarterback Kyle Orton in the 4th quarter. Kevin Williams notched his 1st sack of the season, giving him 23.0 for his career. Koren Robinson caught his 1st pass as a Viking, a 4-yarder from Daunte Culpepper.

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 6

PACKERS 20, VIKINGS 23 HHH Metrodome, October 23, 2005

Attendance – 64,278 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Green Bay ..................0 17 0 3 - 20 Minnesota .................0 0 10 13 - 23

Packers –Driver 22 pass from Favre (Longwell kick) (2nd – 12:11) Packers – Chatman 4 pass from Favre (Longwell kick) (2nd – 4:33) Packers – Longwell 53 FG (2nd – 0:22) Vikings – Edinger 27 FG (3rd – 10:02) Vikings – M. Robinson 27 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (3rd -4:48) Vikings – Edinger 22 FG (4th – 9:01) Vikings – Moore 14 pass from Culpepper (Edinger kick) (4th – 3:10) Packers – Longwell 39 FG (4th – 0:24) Vikings – Edinger 56 FG (4th – 0:00) Packers Vikings First Downs ..................................... 19 24 Rushes/Yards.................................. 23/45 26/108 Passing Yards ................................. 329 255 Punt Return Yards........................... 0/0 3/9 KO Return Yards............................. 5/90 5/147 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 37-29-0 31-23-0 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 0/0 5/25 Punts............................................... 3/45.3 2/39.0 Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/0 2/1 Penalties/Yards............................... 6/50 4/21 Possession Time............................. 29:57 30:03

Passing Packers –Favre 36-28-315, 77.8%, 2 TD, 0 INT – 121.6 rating; Fisher 1-1-14, 100%, 0 TD, 0 INT – 118.8 rating. Vikings – Culpepper 31-23-280, 74.2%, 2 TD, 0 INT – 123.1 rating.

Rushing Packers – Green 16-49, Fisher 5-2, Favre 1-0, Chatman 1-(-6). Vikings – Moore 13-45, Culpepper 7-41, Bennett 6-22. Receiving Packers – Driver 8-114-1 TD, Chatman 5-31-1 TD, Franks 3-38, Lee 3-21, Ferguson 2-52, Martin 2-30, Green 2-18,

Fisher 2-17, Henderson 2-8. Vikings – Wiggins 6-56, Moore 4-60-1 TD, M. Robinson 3-60-1 TD, Burleson 3-37, Taylor 3-36, K. Robinson 2-9, Williamson 1-13, Kleinsasser 1-9.

Sacks Packers – Cole 1.0 (4 yds), Jackson 1.0 (3.5 yds), Peterson 1.0 (0 yds), Poppinga 1.0 (14 yds), Kampman 0.5 (2 yds), Lenon 0.5 (1.5 yds). Vikings – None.

Tackles Packers – Roman 8-0-8, Kampman 4-3-7, Thomas 5-0-5, Carroll 4-0-4, Jackson 2-2-4, Barnett 1-3-4. Vikings – Smoot 8-0-8, Chavous 5-1-6, Cowart 3-3-6, P. Williams 3-3-6, Henderson 5-0-5, Newman 5-0-5.

Interceptions Packers – None. Vikings – None.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Paul Edinger set a new team record and a personal record for the longest career field goal made with his 56-yard game winner as time expired. Daunte Culpepper became only the 11th NFL quarterback in league history to reach 20,000 yards in first 7 seasons. Daunte Culpepper’s 2 passing TDs moved him into the NFL’s Top 10 for the most thrown in first 7 seasons, surpassing Warren Moon’s 134 and moving into 9th place. Chris Liwienski made his 70th consecutive career start, moving him past David Dixon’s 69 and into 2nd place all-time among guards. Jermaine Wiggins’ 6 receptions gave him a career total of 103, setting a team record for the fewest games needed (20) to reach the century mark. He is only the 6th Vikings’ TE to reach 100 catches. The Vikings’ 17-point comeback win ranks as the 5th biggest comeback in team history. Mewelde Moore scored his 1st NFL touchdown with his 14-yard reception in the 4th quarter. Koren Robinson’s 72-yard kickoff return was the longest of his career and the team’s longest this season.

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 7

VIKINGS 13, PANTHERS 38 Bank of America Stadium, October 30, 2005

Attendance – 73,502 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Minnesota .................0 0 7 6 - 13 Carolina......................7 17 7 7 - 38

Panthers – Davis 7 run (Kasay kick) (1st – 10:19) Panthers – Kasay 44 FG (2nd – 9:45) Panthers – Davis 1 run (Kasay kick) (2nd – 3:57) Panthers – Smith 13 pass from Delhomme (Kasay kick) (2nd – 0:38) Vikings – Moore 4 run (Edinger kick) (3rd – 11:45) Panthers – Mangum 1 pass from Delhomme (Kasay kick) (3rd – 7:25) Panthers – Colbert 25 pass from Delhomme (Kasay kick) (4th – 7:38) Vikings – M. Robinson 5 pass from B. Johnson (run failed) (4th – 1:55) Vikings Panthers First Downs ..................................... 14 27 Rushes/Yards.................................. 18/82 39/111 Passing Yards ................................. 171 341 Punt Return Yards........................... 1/13 3/24 KO Return Yards............................. 7/136 2/33 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 32-16-0 31-21-0 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 4/19 1/3 Punts............................................... 5/48.6 2/42.0 Fumbles/Lost................................... 0/0 0/0 Penalties/Yards............................... 10/60 6/53 Possession Time............................. 24:09 35:51

Passing Vikings – Johnson 28-13-162, 1 TD, 0 INT – 76.8 rating; Culpepper 4-3-28, 0 TD, 0 INT – 93.8 rating. Panthers – Delhomme 30-21-341, 3 TD, 0 INT – 141.1 rating; Weinke 1-0-0, 0 TD, 0 INT – 39.6 rating.

Rushing Vikings – Moore 9-30-1 TD, Johnson 4-30, Culpepper 1-18, Bennett 2-6, M. Williams 1-0, Burleson 1-(-2). Panthers – Foster 12-51, Davis 17-40-2 TD, Goings 5-20, Delhomme 1-2, Hoover 1-2, Weinke 3-(-4). Receiving Vikings – M. Robinson 4-77-1 TD, Wiggins 3-36, M. Williams 3-16, Taylor 2-17, Williamson 1-36, Burleson 1-6, Moore 1-1, Kleinsasser 1-1. Panthers – Smith 11-201-1 TD, Gaines 2-67, Colbert 2-32-1 TD, Proehl 2-18, Foster 1-8, Gardner 1-7, Davis 1-7, Mangum 1-1.

Sacks Vikings – James 1.0 (3 yds). Panthers – Carstens 1.0 (6 yds), Moorehead 1.0 (8 yds), Morgan 1.0 (0 yds), Witherspoon 1.0 (5 yds).

Tackles Vikings – Smoot 9-1-10, Cowart 6-1-7, Sharper 4-3-7, P. Williams 5-1-6, Chavous 4-1-5, Winfield 4-1-5 Panthers – McCree 5-1-6, Gamble 5-1-6, Manning 4-0-4, Minter 2-2-4, Morgan 2-2-4.

Interceptions Vikings – None. Panthers – None.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Brad Johnson saw his 1st action under center for the Vikings since 12/20/98, filling in for injured Daunte Culpepper. Brad Johnson threw his 1st TD since 10/3/04, connecting with Marcus Robinson from 5 yards out in the 4th quarter. Mewelde Moore had his 2nd career TD in back-to-back games, this time a 4-yard run in the 3rd quarter. Erasmus James collected his 1st NFL sack, a 3-yard toss of quarterback Jake Delhomme

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 8

LIONS 14, VIKINGS 27 HHH Metrodome, November 6, 2005

Attendance – 63,813 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Detroit ........................0 7 0 7 - 14 Minnesota .................3 21 0 3 - 27

Vikings – Edinger 21 FG (1st – 5:55) Vikings – Bennett 5 pass from B. Johnson (Edinger kick) (2nd – 7:26) Vikings – Fason 3 run (Edinger kick) (2nd – 5:45) Vikings – Burleson 15 pass from B. Johnson (Edinger kick (2nd – 4:02) Lions – Pinner 1 run (Hanson kick) (2nd – 0:48) Lions – Pollard 23 pass from Harrington (Hanson kick) (4th – 14:55) Vikings – Edinger 40 FG (4th – 7:30) Lions Vikings First Downs ..................................... 20 19 Rushes/Yards.................................. 20/58 35/164 Passing Yards ................................. 231 121 Punt Return Yards........................... 2/12 3/34 KO Return Yards............................. 6/122 3/101 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 48-28-2 22-15-0 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 4/32 3/15 Punts............................................... 5/52.6 5/46.8 Fumbles/Lost................................... 1/1 1/1 Penalties/Yards............................... 6/31 3/18 Possession Time............................. 30:21 29:39

Passing Lions – Harrington 48-28-263, 58.3%, 1 TD, 2 INT – 63.1 rating. Vikings – Johnson 22-15-136, 68.2%, 2 TD, 0 INT – 115.0 rating.

Rushing Lions – Harrington 4-17, Jones 7-15, Bryson 3-15, Pinner 6-11. Vikings – Bennett 18-106, Moore 11-49, Fason 5-10, Johnson 1-(-1). Receiving Lions – Vines 9-109, Bryson 6-30, M. Williams 4-43, Pollard 4-42, Pinner 2-26, Schlesinger 2-5, Jones 1-8. Vikings – Taylor 4-27, Williamson 3-26, Burleson 2-16-1 TD, Moore 1-26, Robinson 1-12, Wiggins 1-11, Kleinsasser 1-8, Robinson 1-5, Bennett 1-5.

Sacks Lions – Edwards 2.0 (12 yds), Smith 1.0 (3 yds). Vikings – Johnstone 2.0 (19 yds), Newman 1.0 (7 yds), B. Williams 1.0 (6 yds).

Tackles Lions – Holt 5-3-8, McQuarters 6-1-7, Hall 5-2-7, Holmes 5-2-7, Edwards 5-0-5. Vikings – Winfield 9-3-12, Smoot 6-0-6, Newman 3-3-6, Scott 3-3-6, B. Williams 4-1-5.

Interceptions Lions – None. Vikings – Sharper (30 yds), Winfield (4 yds).

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Brad Johnson started his 100th career game and his 24th as a Vikings’ quarterback. Johnson won his 59th career game, which moves him past Hall-of-Fame Otto Graham’s 58 career wins. Johnson now ranks 56th in NFL history for career wins in games started. Lance Johnstone recorded 2.0 sacks, giving him a career total of 67 and a Vikings’ career total of 38, which moves him past Gary Larsen’s 37 and into the Top 10 in team history. Michael Bennett rushed for 100+ yards for the 1st time since 12/7/03. Bennett’s 106 yards moves him past Terry Allen and into 8th place in team history with 2,878 yards. It was also Bennett’s 9th career 100-yard game, which moves him past Bill Brown’s 8 and into 3rd place in team history. Ciatrick Fason scored his 1st NFL TD on a 3-yard run. His scoring on his 2nd attempt ranks as 5th best for fewest attempts needed in team history to score a rushing TD. The Vikings scored 3 TDs in 7 offensive plays in the 2nd quarter.

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 9

VIKINGS 24, GIANTS 21 Giants Stadium, November 13, 2005

Attendance – 78,637 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Minnesota .................0 7 14 3 - 24 New York....................0 6 7 8 - 21

Vikings – Sharper 92 INT return (Edinger kick) (2nd – 14:43) Giants – Feely 35 FG (2nd -11:49) Giants – Feely 48 FG (2nd – 3:39) Vikings – K. Robinson 86 kickoff return (Edinger kick) (3rd -14:49) Giants – Toomer 23 pass from Manning (Feely kick) (3rd – 11:46) Vikings – Moore 71 punt return (Edinger kick) (3rd – 5:27) Giants – Barber 3 run (Barber run) (4th – 1:21) Vikings – Edinger 48 FG (4th – 0:10) Vikings Giants First Downs ..................................... 11 25 Rushes/Yards.................................. 21/12 29/124 Passing Yards ................................. 125 281 Punt Return Yards........................... 3/87 5/93 KO Return Yards............................. 4/158 4/81 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 30-17-0 48-23-4 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 4/19 2/10 Punts............................................... 8/42.8 5/42.6 Fumbles/Lost................................... 1/1 1/1 Penalties/Yards............................... 7/90 9/75 Possession Time............................. 24:25 35:35

Passing Vikings – Johnson 31-18-144, 58.1%, 0 TD, 0 INT – 69.3 rating. Giants – Manning 48-23-291, 47.9%, 1 TD, 0 INT – 39.5 rating.

Rushing Vikings – Bennett 19-16, Fason 1-0, Burleson 1-(-4). Giants – Barber 23-95-1 TD, Manning 2-24, Carter 1-5, Jacobs 1-2, Ward 2-(-2). Receiving Vikings – Wiggins 6-42, Bennett 6-11, Burleson 2-14, K. Robinson 1-44, Williamson 1-11, M. Robinson 1-11, Taylor 1-11. Giants – Barber 8-111, Toomer 6-61-1 TD, Shockey 5-55, Burress 3-50, Finn 1-12, Carter 0-2.

Sacks Vikings – Scott 1.0 (10 yds), Newman 0.5 (0 yds), P. Williams 0.5 (0 yds). Giants – Umenyiora 2.0 (8 yds), Strahan 1.0 (2 yds), Wilson 1.0 (9 yds).

Tackles Vikings – Newman 9-1-10, Winfield 8-1-9, Cowart 6-2-8, Henderson 6-1-7, P. Williams 5-1-6. Giants – Pierce 7-3-10, Umenyiora 4-5-9, Deloatch 7-0-7, Strahan 5-1-6, Wilson 4-2-6.

Interceptions Vikings – Sharper 3 (123 yds), B. Williams (26 yds). Giants – None.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS The Vikings became the 1st team in NFL history to score on kickoff, punt, and interception returns in the same regular season game in 86 seasons. It was only the 2nd time in team history that the Vikings scored a touchdown on a kickoff and a punt return in the same game. The last time was Randy Moss 64-yard punt return and Robert Tate’s 76-yard kickoff return (12/12/99). Koren Robinson’s 86-yard kickoff return for a TD ranked as the 8th longest in team history and his 39.5 yard return average ranked 5th best for a single game. Mewelde Moore’s 71-yard punt return for a TD ranked as the 8th longest in team history and his 87 total punt return yards ranked as the 8th most in a single game. With his 42 receiving yards, Jermaine Wiggins passed Bob Tucker’s 1,045 yards and moved him into 9th place among tight ends in team history. Darren Sharper’s 92-yard INT return for a TD was the 3rd longest in team history. He became the 1st Vikings’ player to have 2 returns of 80+ yards in a season and a career. Sharper’s 3 INTs tied a team record with 11 others for the most in a single game, and his 123 return yards set a new team record, as he became the 1st player in team history to reach 100 yards.

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 10

VIKINGS 20, PACKERS 17 Lambeau Field, November 21, 2005

Attendance – 70,610 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Minnesota .................0 7 7 6 - 20 Green Bay ..................7 7 0 3 - 17

Packers – Driver 15 pass from Favre (Longwell kick) (1st – 2:16) Vikings – Edwards 51 interception return (Edinger kick) (2nd – 1:04) Packers – Driver 53 pass from Favre (Longwell kick) (2nd – 0:26) Vikings – Fason 1 run (Edinger kick) (3rd – 0:46) Vikings – Edinger 24 FG (4th – 10:13) Packers – Longwell 46 FG (4th – 3:03) Vikings – Edinger 27 FG (4th – 0:00) Vikings Packers First Downs ..................................... 22 13 Rushes/Yards.................................. 37/160 14/21 Passing Yards ................................. 171 215 Punt Return Yards........................... 5/40 4/21 KO Return Yards............................. 4/72 4/72 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 30-18-1 33-20-2 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 5/25 2/12 Punts............................................... 5/38.6 7/36.3 Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/1 1/0 Penalties/Yards............................... 6/77 5/31 Possession Time............................. 37:33 22:27

Passing Vikings – Johnson 30-18-196, 60.0%, 0 TD, 1 INT – 65.4 rating. Packers – Favre 33-20-227, 60.6%, 2 TD, 2 INT – 76.2 rating.

Rushing Vikings – Moore, 22-122, Johnson 4-13, Bennett 5-10, Williamson 1-8, Fason 5-7-1 TD. Packers – Fisher 4-14, Gado 10-7. Receiving Vikings – Wiggins 7-67, K. Robinson 3-51, Taylor 2-33, Moore 2-16, Bennett 2-13, Kleinsasser 1-11, Williamson 1-5. Packers – Driver 5-84-2 TD, Lee 4-37, Fisher 4-25, Thurman 2-15, Gado 1-30, Chatman 1-14, Franks 1-9, Henderson 1-8, Ferguson 1-5.

Sacks Vikings – James 1.0 (9 yds), Johnstone 1.0 (3 yds). Packers – Kampman 2.0 (14 yds), Cole 1.0 (4 yds), Team 1.0 (6 yds), Gbaja-Biamila 0.5 (.5 yds), Jenkins 0.5 (.5 yds).

Tackles Vikings – Cowart 7-2-9, Henderson 6-3-9, Winfield 7-0-7, Thomas 3-1-4, James 2-2-4, K. Williams 2-2-4, P. Williams 2-2-4. Packers – Collins 8-3-11, Barnett 6-4-10, Roman 5-3-8, Kampman 4-3-7, Jackson 5-1-6.

Interceptions Vikings – Edwards (51 yds), B. Williams (2 yds). Packers – Collins (0 yds).

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Rookie free agent Dovonte Edwards notched his 1st career interception, returning a Brett Favre pass 51 yards for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter. It was the 3rd longest INT return in team history on a Monday Night Game. Erasmus James collected his 1st sack of Brett Favre in his return to Wisconsin. Toniu Fonoti started his 1st game as a Viking at left guard. Mewelde Moore rushed for 100+ yards for the 4th time in his career, finishing with 122 yards on 22 carries with a long of 24. Brian Williams notched his 3rd career interception of Brett Favre, stopping a Packers’ 3rd quarter drive. It was also Williams’ 2nd straight game with an INT after he intercepted Eli Manning the week prior. Rookie Ciatrick Fason rushed for his 2nd career TD, a 1-yard 3rd quarter plunge.

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 11

BROWNS 12, VIKINGS 24 HHH Metrodome, November 27, 2005

Attendance – 63,814 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Cleveland ...................0 3 3 6 - 12 Minnesota ..................3 7 7 7 - 24

Vikings – Edinger 43 FG (1st – 7:58) Vikings – M. Robinson 15 pass from B. Johnson (Edinger kick) (2nd – 4:22) Browns – Dawson 32 FG (2nd – 0:04) Vikings – M. Robinson 15 pass from B. Johnson (Edinger kick) (3rd – 7:24) Browns – Dawson 38 FG (3rd – 3:27) Vikings – M. Robinson 2 pass from B. Johnson (Edinger kick) (4th – 8:47) Browns – Northcutt 9 pass from Dilfer (run failed) (4th – 1:06) Browns Vikings First Downs ..................................... 20 18 Rushes/Yards.................................. 20/78 31/81 Passing Yards ................................. 184 200 Punt Return Yards........................... 4/26 1/2 KO Return Yards............................. 5/155 2/63 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 36-23-3 28-19-1 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 5/30 2/7 Punts............................................... 4/33.0 6/44.0 Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/2 2/1 Penalties/Yards............................... 6/30 7/49 Possession Time............................. 27:44 32:16

Passing Browns – Dilfer 35-23-214, 67.6%, 1 TD, 2 INT – 68.0 rating; Frye 1-0-0, 0%, 0 TD, 1 INT – 0.0 rating. Vikings – Johnson 28-19-207, 67.9%, 3 TD, 1 INT – 110.3 rating.

Rushing Browns – Droughns 19-73, Dilfer 1-5. Vikings – Moore 21-67, Fason 3-14, Taylor 1-5, Johnson 3-(-2), Bennett 3-(-3). Receiving Browns – Heiden 5-55, Droughns 5-46, Jackson 5-38, Edwards 4-42, Northcutt 2-17-1 TD, Bryant 2-16. Vikings – Taylor 5-70, Wiggins 5-67, K. Robinson 4-29, M. Robinson 3-32-3 TD, Moore 2-9.

Sacks Browns – Kelley 1.0 (6 yds), Roye 1.0 (1 yd). Vikings – Mosley 2.0 (9 yds), Johnstone 1.0 (3 yds), Newman 1.0 (13 yds), Scott 1.0 (5 yds).

Tackles Browns – Davis 5-4-9, Taylor 6-2-8, Thompson 5-1-6, Crocker 4-0-4, McCutcheon 4-0-4. Vikings – P. Williams 7-3-10, Cowart 6-4-10, Winfield 8-1-9, Mosley 5-2-7, Scott 3-4-7.

Interceptions Browns – Crocker (24 yds). Vikings – Sharper 2 (24 yds), Winfield (0 yds).

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Rookie C.J. Mosley collected his first NFL sacks, throwing Trent Dilfer twice for 9 yards and notching 7 tackles also. His performance ranks tied for 3rd by a Vikings’ rookie. Anthony Herrera made his 1st career NFL start at left guard while Marcus Johnson started his first game at right tackle. Marcus Robinson became only the 3rd Vikings’ player to catch 3 passes for 3 TDs and tied a team record held by Randy Moss and Charley Ferguson for most receptions for scores in a single game (3-3) Brad Johnson threw for 3 TDs, the most he’s thrown in a single game since 12/20/03, when he threw 4 against Atlanta. With Darren Sharper’s 24 INT return yards, he set a new team record for the most INT return yards in a season (256), passing Jimmy Hitchcock’s 242 in 1998. With the win, the Vikings finished undefeated in November for the 1st time since 1999 and for only the 5th time in team history.

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 12

VIKINGS 21, LIONS 16 Ford Field, December 4, 2005

Attendance – 61,375 1 2 3 4 OT Total

Minnesota .................7 7 7 0 - 21 Detroit ........................3 3 3 7 - 16

Lions – Hanson 45 FG (1st – 8:06) Vikings – K. Robinson 80 pass from B. Johnson (Edinger kick) (1st – 7:56) Vikings – Bennett 7 run (Edinger kick) (2nd – 13:53) Lions – Hanson 26 FG (2nd – 0:08) Vikings – Bennett 5 pass from B. Johnson (Edinger kick) (3rd – 10:45) Lions – Hanson 28 FG (3rd – 1:51) Lions – Pinner 6 run (Hanson kick) (4th – 7:38) Vikings Lions First Downs ..................................... 20 19 Rushes/Yards.................................. 32/103 23/105 Passing Yards ................................. 242 118 Punt Return Yards........................... 5/24 3/69 KO Return Yards............................. 4/71 4/80 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 23-17-0 35-17-1 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 2/14 1/8 Punts............................................... 6/42.7 5/47.0 Fumbles/Lost................................... 0/0 1/0 Penalties/Yards............................... 11/94 3/30 Possession Time............................. 30:41 29:19

Passing Vikings – Johnson 23-17-256, 73.9%, 2 TD, 0 INT – 139.0 rating. Lions – Garcia 35-17-126, 48.6%, 0 TD, 1 INT – 45.7 rating.

Rushing Vikings – Bennett 22-79-1 TD, Fason 4-13, K. Robinson 1-9, B. Johnson 4-8, Moore 1-(-6). Lions – Pinner 14-64-1 TD, Bryson 6-29, Garcia 3-12. Receiving Vikings – K. Robinson 4-148-1 TD, Kleinsasser 4-26, M. Robinson 3-32, Bennett 3-10-1 TD, Burleson 2-26, Taylor 1-14. Lions – R. Williams 4-34, Bryson 4-26, Pinner 3-39, Vines 2-10, Pollard 2-10, M. Williams 1-6, Fitzsimmons 1-1.

Sacks Vikings – Mosley 1.0 (8 yds). Lions – Rogers 1.0 (7 yds), Wilkinson 1.0 (7 yds).

Tackles Vikings – Henderson 7-1-8, Cowart 4-2-6, S. Johnson 2-4-6, Winfield 5-0-5, Sharper 4-1-5, James 3-2-5, B. Williams 3-2-5. Lions – Kennedy 6-3-9, McQuarters 5-1-6, Hall 4-0-4, Bell 3-1-4, Davis 3-1-4, Rogers 3-1-4, Wilkinson 3-1-4.

Interceptions Vikings – Chavous (0 yds). Lions – None.

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS The Vikings won their 8th straight game against the Lions and have now won 58 games over the Lions, the most over any opponent. Brad Johnson reached 25,000 career passing yards on his 2-yard pass to Marcus Robinson in the 4th quarter. Koren Robinson had 100+ receiving yards for the 1st time since 10/17/04, when he finished with 150 at New England. Brad Johnson’s 80-yard TD pass to Koren Robinson was his 2nd longest career pass, behind his 82-yard TD pass to Jake Reed in 1996. The pass is tied for the 7th longest in team history. Michael Bennett’s 79 rushing yards moved him past Bill Browns 2,942 and into 5th place for most yards rushing in first 5 seasons. Brad Johnson set a new team record for the fewest games needed to reach 20 wins as a starting quarterback in his 28th start as a Viking. Brad Johnson won his 63rd career game that he started, which moved him into 51st place in NFL history, passing Jay Schroeder and Danny White’s 62 career wins.

SEASON AT A GLANCE – GAME 13

RAMS 13, VIKINGS 27 HHH Metrodome, December 11, 2005

Attendance – 64,005 1 2 3 4 OT Total

St. Louis.....................0 6 7 0 - 13 Minnesota ..................7 6 14 0 - 27

Vikings – K. Robinson 13 run (Edinger kick) (1st – 5:36) Rams – Wilkins 51 FG (2nd – 6:54) Vikings – Edinger 37 FG (2nd – 4:52) Vikings – Edinger 44 FG (2nd – 0:59) Rams – Wilkins 23 FG (2nd – 0:00) Rams – Fitzpatrick 14 run (Wilkins kick) (3rd – 10:42) Vikings – Bennett 7 run (Edinger kick) (3rd – 8:05) Vikings – Fason 1 run (Edinger kick) (3rd – 3:11) Rams Vikings First Downs ..................................... 20 18 Rushes/Yards.................................. 20/78 31/81 Passing Yards ................................. 184 200 Punt Return Yards........................... 4/26 1/2 KO Return Yards............................. 5/155 2/63 Passes (A-C-I)................................. 36-23-3 28-19-1 Times Sacked/Yards ....................... 5/30 2/7 Punts............................................... 4/33.0 6/44.0 Fumbles/Lost................................... 2/2 2/1 Penalties/Yards............................... 6/30 7/49 Possession Time............................. 27:44 32:16

Passing Rams – Fitzpatrick 45-26-235, 57.8%, 0 TD, 5 INT – 32.4 rating. Vikings – Johnson 25-16-146, 64.0%, 0 TD, 0 INT – 79.8 rating.

Rushing Rams – Jackson 19-67, Faulk 5-25, RItzpatrick 5-16-1 TD. Vikings – Bennett 18-70-1 TD, Fason 6-19-1TD, K. Robinson 1-13-1 TD, Williamson 1-11, Moore 1-0, Johnson 1-(-1). Receiving Rams – Holt 10-95, Bruce 5-66, Faulk 4-32, McDonald 2-18, Curtis 2-13, Hedgecock 2-5, Manumaleuna 1-6. Vikings – Bennett 4-6, Wiggins 3-18, Burleson 2-20, Kleinsasser 2-11, M. Robinson 1-49, K. Robinson 1-15, Williamson 1-12,

Taylor 1-8, Moore 1-7.

Sacks Rams – None. Vikings – Scott 1.0 (6 yds).

Tackles Rams – Tinoisamoa 6-1-7, Archuleta 4-3-7, Ivy 4-1-5, Pickett 2-3-5, Little 4-0-4. Vikings – Winfield 9-0-9. Chavous 6-2-8, Scott 6-2-8, P. Williams 2-5-7, B. Williams 6-0-6, James 4-2-6.

Interceptions Rams – None. Vikings – B. Williams 2 (31 yds), Sharper (0 yds), Smoot (0 yds), Winfield (0 yds).

GGGAAAMMMEEE NNNOOOTTTEEESSS Koren Robinson became only the 4th Vikings’ wide receiver in team history to score a rushing TD and the first since Anthony Carter in 1992. Koren Robinson tied a team record for the fewest games needed to reach 1,000 kickoff return yards (13), tying Buster Rhymes 21-year-old record set in 1985. Robinson also became the 7th player in team history to reach the 1,000-yard mark and his season total thus far ranks 5th best in team history. Michael Bennett’s 70 yards rushing moved him past Tommy Mason’s 3,017 and into 4th place for the most rushing yards in the first 5 seasons. Bennett became only the 8th Viking to reach 3,000 yards. Jim Kleinsasser’s 11 yards receiving moved him past John Beasley’s 1,242 and into 5th place in team history among tight ends. Kleinsasser now has 1,252 receiving yards. With the win, the Vikings improved their home record versus the Rams to 14-2-2.

UPDATED PLAYER BIOS

VIKINGS 2005 PLAYERS - UPDATED BIOS 1 PAUL EDINGER, K, 6TH YEAR, MICHIGAN STATE 2005 SEASON: 19-27 FGs, 25-25 XP, 82 points 2 punts, 75 yards, 37.5 avg., 37.5 net, 1 IN 20, 0 TBs 2 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS: 56 Long FG vs. Green Bay (10/23) 4 FGs Made vs. New Orleans (9/25) 5 FG Attempts vs. New Orleans (9/25) 15 Points vs. New Orleans (9/25) 2 Punts @ Detroit (12/4) 75 Punting Yards @ Detroit (12/4) 37.5 Punting Avg. @ Detroit (12/4) 1 Inside the 20 @ Detroit (12/4) EDINGER’S CAREER STATS KICKING: 129-of-172 FGs, 156-of-156 XP, 542 points FGs: 1-19 yds (2-2), 20-29 yds (34-36), 30-39 yds (32-46), 40-49 yds (46-65), 50+ yds (15-23) PUNTING: 5 punts, 162 yards, 32.4 avg., 3 inside the 20

• Has kicked 8 game-winners in his career, 3 with Minnesota. • Hit all 3 PATs and both FGs in 27-13 win over St. Louis (11/12). • Connected on all 3 PATs in win @ Detroit (12/4) and took over punting duties after Chris Kluwe was injured on a

roughing the kicker penalty. Booted a pair of punts for 75 yards and dropped 1 inside the Lions 20. • Booted 43-yard FG and hit 3-of-3 PATs in 24-12 win over Cleveland (11/27). • Connected on game-winning 27-yard FG as time expired @ Green Bay (11/21) on Monday Night Football,

his 3rd game-winner in the past 5 games and his 2nd straight outdoors. He finished the night by hitting 2-of-3 FGs and both PATs, making 24 and 27-yarders.

• Hit 2nd game-winning FG in 4 games when he connected on a 48-yarder with :10 remaining in the game @ NY Giants (11/13) in a 24-21 win.

• Was 2-of-3 FGs with a 21 and 40-yarder and hit 3-of-3 XPs in win vs. Detroit (11/6). • Connected on 56-yard game winner as time expired vs. Green Bay (10/23), setting a Vikings record for

the longest FG in team history. Ended day hitting 3-of-3 FGs and a pair of XPs for 11 points. • His 56-yarder vs. Green Bay (10/23) ranks as his career-long and the 2nd-longest game-winning FG in

NFL history as time expired, surpassed only by Tom Dempsey’s NFL record 63-yarder. • In 6 games with the Vikings, Edinger has booted 2 of the 3 longest FGs in Vikings history with a 56-

yarder vs. Green Bay (10/23) to win the game and a 53-yarder vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in the opener. • Made 1 of 3 FG attempts in his return to Soldier Field @ Chicago (10/16). • Hit a 43-yard FG and connected on only XP attempt at Atlanta (10/2). • Connected on 4-of-5 FGs and 3-of-3 XPs for game-high 15 points vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Tied for NFC high with 4 made FGs vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Tied career-best with 4 FGs and set career-high with 5 FG attempts. • Set a Vikings opening-day record with a 53-yard FG vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) along with adding a 22-yard FG and

an XP for 7 points in his 1st game in a Vikings uniform. • His 53-yard FG vs. Tampa Bay ties the 2nd-longest in Vikings history, the 6th FG of 53 yards in team

history. The team record is a 54-yarder hit by Jan Stenerud vs. Atlanta (9/16/84). • Battled Aaron Elling for place kicking job during 2005 training camp. • Acquired as a free agent on 5/24/05 after spending first 5 NFL seasons with Chicago. • Pursued by Vikings as a restricted free agent in 2003 before Chicago matched Vikings offer sheet. • Since entering the NFL in 2000, his 13 FGs of 50+ yards are the most by any kicker in the League. • Ranks 3rd in Chicago history with 110 career FGs, trailing Kevin Butler (243) and Bob Thomas (128). • Ranks 2nd in Chicago history with 13 career FGs of 50+ yards, trailing Butler (16). • Has earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors 3 times in career and was named NFC Special

Teams Player of the Month once, tabbed in November 2002. • Consensus All-Rookie choice in 2000. • Married, couple had 1st child, daughter Kevyn, days after he signed with the Vikings.

2 DARREN BENNETT, P, 11TH YEAR, NO COLLEGE 2005 SEASON: 8 punts, 300 yards, 37.5 avg., 34.4 net, 0 TB, 1 IN 20, 53 Lg 2005 HIGHS:

• 8 Punts vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 300 Punting Yards vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 37.5 Average vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 1 Inside the 20 vs. St. Louis (12/11)

CAREER STATS: 836 punts, 36,316 yards, 43.4 avg., 62 touchbacks, 262 inside the 20

• Punted 8 times for 300 yards and landed 1 inside the 20 vs. St. Louis in 1st game action since the Vikings 2004 Divisional Playoff loss @ Philadelphia.

• Returned to Vikings in week leading to St. Louis game to relieve injured Chris Kluwe. • Spent 2005 training camp with Vikings before being released on 9/4. • Playing in 11th NFL season. • Spent opening 9 NFL seasons in San Diego and past 2 with Minnesota. • Active member of the Twin Cities community through various charities. • Supports muscular dystrophy research, a fight the Bennett family is in with their son, Will. • Came to the NFL as a 29-year-old rookie in 1994. • Played professional Australian Rules Football in his homeland for 12 seasons before breaking into the NFL.

5 CHRIS KLUWE, P, ROOKIE, UCLA

2005 SEASON: 58 punts, 2629 yards, 45.3 avg., 36.8 net, 5 TB, 11 IN 20, 62 Lg 2 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 8 Punts @ NY Giants (11/16) • 265 Punting Yards @ Chicago (10/16) • 54.3 Average vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 42.6 Net Average vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 1 Touchback vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 62 Long Punt vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 2 Inside the 20 @ Cin. (9/18), vs. NO (9/25), @ NYG (11/16), @ GB (11/21) • 1 Special Teams Tackle @ Chicago (10/16), @ Detroit (12/4)

• Ranks 2nd in the NFC and 5th in the NFL with a 45.3 average. • Leads all NFL rookie punters in average. • Had a 44.0 average on 6 punts vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September, the only Vikings rookie to ever earn any

Player of the Month honor. • Only 3 other rookies have led the Vikings in punting, Mike Mercer (1961), Neil Clabo (1975) and Eddie

Johnson (2003). • Tied season-high by landing 2 punts inside the 20 @ Green Bay (11/21) in his Monday Night Football debut. • Averaged 48.6 on 5 punts @ Carolina (10/30) with a long of 56. • Had season-high 6 punts @ Chicago (10/16) • Averaged 46.0 on 5 punts at Atlanta (10/2) with a long of 51 and pinned the Falcons at their own 1-yard line in

the 3rd quarter with a 45-yard punt. • Averaged 48.4 yards with a 42.6 net average vs. New Orleans (9/25) and landed a pair of punts inside the 20. • Landed 2 punts inside the 20 @ Cincinnati (9/18), the 1st of his career. • Had one of top punting performances in team history in NFL debut vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) with a 54.3 average

and a 42.5 net average. • His 54.3 average ranks 2nd-best in Vikings history (minimum 4 punts) and is the best showing by a rookie. • Hit 4 punts for 217 yards (54.3 avg.) with a long of 62 and landed 1 inside the 20 vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Signed by Vikings on 9/4/05 following his release by Seattle in final roster cuts. • Punted 9 times for 379 yards (42.1 avg, 38.6 net) with 1 inside the 20 and a 61 long in preseason action • Joined Seattle as an undrafted rookie and spent the preseason with the club. • Was 1 of 3 finalists for prestigious Ray Guy award as the top collegiate punter as a senior. • Averaged 43.4 yards per punt as a senior in 2004, ranking 2nd in the Pac 10 and 14th in the nation. • Landed career-best 25 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line in 2004.

• Was a USA Today 1st-Team All-America at Los Alamitos High. • Teammate with Vikings WR Keenan Howry in high school.

7 J.T. O’SULLIVAN, QB, 4TH YEAR, CALIFORNIA-DAVIS

• Inactive as 3rd QB vs. Cleveland (11/27), @ Detroit (12/4), vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Returned to Lambeau Field (11/21) where he spent the 2004 season with Vikings as the 3rd QB for the lone

Monday Night Football game of the season. • Dressed and inactive as Vikings 3rd QB in 1st game with team, @ NY Giants (11/13). • Joins both other Vikings QBs, Brad Johnson and Shaun Hill as former NFL Europe signal callers. • Acquired by Vikings off Chicago practice squad on 11/8/05. • Saw lone NFL regular-season action in 2004 regular-season finale at Chicago (1/2/05) when he finished the

game with a pair of kneel downs. • Traded from New Orleans to Green Bay as part of Mike McKenzie trade in 2004. • Inactive for New Orleans as the 3rd QB for all 16 games in 2002 and 2003 along with opening 4 games of 2004

before being traded to Green Bay. • Led Frankfurt Galaxy to World Bowl XII vs. Berlin in 2004 NFL Europe action. • Originally entered the NFL as a 6th-round pick by New Orleans (186th overall). • Starred at Division II California-Davis where he was a 2-year finalist for the Harlon Hill Award as the top Division

II player.

11 DAUNTE CULPEPPER, QB, 7TH YEAR, CENTRAL FLORIDA 2005 SEASON: 139-of-216, 1564 yards, 6 TD, 12 INT, 31/169 sacks, 68 long, 72.0 rating 16 attempts, 88 yards, 5.5 avg., 17 long, 1 TD 2005 HIGHS:

• 26 Completions @ Chicago (10/16) • 48 Attempts @ Chicago (10/16) • 300 Passing Yards vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 68 Long Pass vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 3 TD Passes vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 5 Interceptions @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 140.0 QB Rating vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 1 2-point conversion pass @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 1 Rushing TD @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 8 Rushing Attempts vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 41 Rushing Yards vs. Green Bay (10/23) • 18 Long Rush @ Carolina (10/30)

CULPEPPER’S CAREER STATS PASSING ATT. COMP. % YDS LG TDs INTs SACKS RATING 2,607 1,700 65.2 20,162 78t 135 86 227 92.2 RUSHING ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TD 2 PT. 447 2,470 5.5 42 29 3

• Placed on injured reserve on 11/1/05 with knee injury suffered in game at Carolina (10/30). • Left game at Carolina (10/30) with knee injury suffered on last play of 1st quarter after being tackled at the end of

an 18-yad run to convert a 3rd-and-4. • Ranks 3rd in NFL history for fewest games needed to reach 20,000 career passing yards at 80, trailing Hall of

Famer Dan Marino (74) and Peyton Manning (78). • His comeback win vs. Green Bay (10/23) was the 10th of his career, ranking 3rd in team history behind Tommy

Kramer’s 14 and Fran Tarkenton’s 18. • Notched a 123.1 passer rating in leading the Vikings back from a 17-point halftime deficit to a 23-20 win vs. Green

Bay (10/23), ending the day going 23-of-31 for 280 yards with 2 TDs. • The Vikings comeback was the 5th-largest in Vikings history and the largest deficit overcome in Culpepper’s career

as a starter. • Ran for his 29th career TD @ Cincinnati (9/18) and threw a 2-point conversion pass to Marcus Robinson. • His 29 career rushing TDs ties him with RB Dave Osborn for 5th-most in team history and trails Robert Smith’s 32

for 4th place.

• Tied Tommy Kramer’s team record of 19 games with 300+ passing yards with 300-yard day vs. New Orleans (9/25).

• Hit Troy Williamson for 2nd TD pass in as many weeks with a 16-yard pass at Atlanta (10/2). • Had season-best 300 yards and 3 passing TDs vs. New Orleans (9/25) while rushing 8 times for 36 yards. • Threw rookie WR Troy Williamson his 1st career TD on a 53-yard pass and a 68-yard completion to Marcus

Robinson, giving him 26 career pass plays of 50+ yards with ties him for 2nd in team history with Tommy Kramer and trails Fran Tarkenton’s 36.

• Started 6th consecutive opening-day game vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), the 2nd-longest streak of opening-day starts by a Vikings QB behind Fran Tarkenton’s 7 from 1972-78.

• Enjoyed one of the most prolific seasons in NFL history in 2004 and broke virtually every Vikings passing mark. • Led Vikings back to playoffs and into Divisional Round after a 3-year hiatus in 2004. • Ranked 4th in NFL history for single-season passer rating at 110.9 points in 2004. • Ranked 5th in NFL history with his 4,717 passing yards set in 2004. • Ranked tied for 5th in NFL history with 39 passing TDs in 2004. • Set an NFL record with 5,123 combined passing/rushing yards, breaking Dan Marino’s 1984 mark. • Ranked 7th in NFL history in 2004 for combined passing/rushing TDs in a season with 41 (39 passing/2 rushing).

Joins Dan Marino, Steve Young and Brett Favre as the only players to post 40+ combined TDs twice in a career. Had 40 combined in 2000 (33 passing/7 rushing).

• Led the NFL in 2004 with 4,717 passing yards, only the 3rd Vikings QB to lead the NFL in passing, joining Tommy Kramer (1986) and Randall Cunningham (1998).

• Ranked 2nd in the NFL in 2004 with 39 TD passes, trailing only Peyton Manning’s 49. • Ranked 2nd in the NFL in 2004 with a passer rating of 110.9, trailing only Peyton Manning’s 121.1. • Set a new Vikings record with 110.9 passer rating, breaking Randall Cunningham’s mark set in 1998. • Set a new Vikings record and led the NFL in 2004 with a 69.2 completion %. • Set new Vikings records for passing TDs (39) and passing yards (4,717) in a season, breaking the TD record of

34 set by Randall Cunningham in 1998 and passing yardage mark of 4,264 by Warren Moon in 1994. • In 2004, set a team record with 14 games over 60% completions (min. 20 at.), breaking his own mark of 10. • Set an NFL record by throwing for 5 TDs in 3 games during the 2004 season. • Holds Vikings career passer rating record at 92.2 (minimum 1,500 attempts). • Did not throw an INT in 9 games in 2004, setting a new Vikings record. • Has thrown for 4+ TDs in 6 career games. • Has completed 60% of his passes in 51 of his 80 career starts, the most in Vikings history, ranking ahead

of Brad Johnson’s 14 and Randall Cunningham’s 9. • Ranks in 12th place in Vikings history with 2,476 rushing yards, trailing Alfred Anderson for 11th place. • Has posted passer rating of 100+ points in 32 games (including playoffs), going 26-6 in those games

(minimum of 20 attempts per game). • Has accounted for 164 career TDs, having passed for 135 and rushed for 29 for a career total of 161. • Has started 80 career games, trailing Tarkenton’s 171 and Kramer’s 110 in Vikings history. • Has thrown a TD pass in 66 of his 80 career starts. • He has thrown or rushed for a TD in 68 of his 80 career starts. • Already stands 3rd on the Vikings career passing TDs list with 135, trailing Tommy Kramer (159) for 2nd

and Fran Tarkenton (239) for 1st. • His 20,162 career yards ranks 3rd in team history, trailing Tommy Kramer for 2nd (25,775) and Fran

Tarkenton for 1st (33,098). • Moved into 3rd place in Vikings career completions with 1,700, trailing only Tommy Kramer (2,011) and

Fran Tarkenton (2,635). • Has 56 career pass plays of 40+ yards, the 2nd-most in team history behind Tarkenton’s 86. • Has 26 career pass plays of 50+ yards, tied the 3rd most in team history behind Fran Tarkenton’s 36 and Tommy

Kramer’s 26. • Has 11 career pass plays of 60+ yards, tied for the 2nd-most in team history behind Fran Tarkenton’s 17. • Has brought the team back from 4th-quarter deficits to win 10 times in his 79 career starts, vs. Chicago

(9/3/00), vs. Tampa Bay (10/9/00), vs. Buffalo (10/22/00), vs. Tampa Bay (9/30/01), vs. NY Giants (11/19/01), vs. Detroit (10/13/02), @ New Orleans (12/15/02), vs. Miami (12/21/02), vs. Detroit (11/21/04), vs. Green Bay (10/23/05).

• Tied Tommy Kramer as the only Vikings with 3 straight seasons of 3,000+ yards passing (2002-04). • Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week in 3 of the opening 5 games of the 2004 season and 4 times overall in

2004, earning the honor for games vs. Dallas (9/12), vs. Chicago (9/26), at New Orleans (10/20) and at Detroit (12/19). Has won Player of the Week honors 7 times in his career, the most by any Vikings player.

• Is only the 5th QB in NFL history to post 40 combined rushing/receiving TDs in a season (33 passing, 7 rushing in 2000), joining Dan Marino, Steve Young, Kurt Warner and Brett Favre.

• Saw 1st NFL game action vs. San Francisco (10/24/99), running 3 times for 6 yards and converting a first down with a 9-yard run.

• Left college as the NCAA record holder for single-season passing percentage, hitting 73.6 percent of his passes as a senior, topping a 15-year-old record held by BYU’s Steve Young at 71.3 percent.

• Selected by Minnesota with the 11th overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft. • Fourth of five quarterbacks to be selected in the 1st round of the 1999 NFL Draft, joining Tim Couch (1st-

Cleveland), Donovan McNabb (2nd-Philadelphia), Akili Smith (3rd-Cincinnati) and Cade McNown (12th-Chicago). • First QB selected in the 1st round by the Vikings since Tommy Kramer in 1977. • Became only the 3rd QB in NCAA history to throw for over 10,000 yards and rush for over 1,000 yards. Others

were Steve McNair (Alcorn State) and Doug Nussmeir (Idaho). • Active with the African American Adoption Agency, hosting a fundraising golf tournament and hosting a holiday

party at the Vikings Winter Park headquarters. 13 SHAUN HILL, QB, 4TH YEAR, MARYLAND

• In the 5 games since Brad Johnson has become the starter, Hill has served as the backup. • Suited up as the Vikings backup for game vs. Detroit (11/6), backing up Brad Johnson who took over starting

duties after Daunte Culpepper’s season-ending injury. • Teammates at Maryland with Vikings LB E.J. Henderson, TE Jeff Dugan and C Melvin Fowler. • Roomed with TE Jeff Dugan at Maryland. • Spent 2003 season with Amsterdam of NFL Europe, ranking among the League leaders in several passing

categories. • Signed as an undrafted free agent on 4/25/02. • Helped lead Maryland to their first ACC title since 1985 as a senior in 2001. • Guided the Terps to a berth in the Orange Bowl and finished the season ranked #10. • Came to Maryland after starting his college career at Hutchinson Community College in his native Kansas. • Joins Vikings Head Coach Mike Tice as former Maryland signal callers.

14 BRAD JOHNSON, QB, 14TH YEAR, FLORIDA STATE

2005 SEASON: 116-of-188, 1247 yards, 8 TDs, 2 INTs, 80t long, 18/94 sacks, 90.9 rating 17 carries, 47 yards, 16 long 2005 HIGHS:

• 19 Completions vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 30 Attempts @ NY Giants (11/13), @ Green Bay (11/21) • 256 Passing Yards @ Detroit (12/4) • 80t Long Pass @ Detroit (12/4) • 3 TD Passes vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 1 Interception @ Green Bay (11/21), vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 139.0 QB Rating @ Detroit (12/4) • 2-point conversion pass • Rushing TD • 4 Rushing Attempts @ Carolina (10/30), @ Green Bay (11/21), @ Detroit (12/4) • 30 Rushing Yards @ Carolina (10/30), @ Green Bay (11/21) • 16 Long Rush @ Green Bay (11/21)

JOHNSON’S CAREER STATS PASSING ATT. COMP. % YDS LG TDs INTs SACKS RATING 3,691 2,283 61.8 25,160 82t 151 100 208 84.4 JOHNSON’S VIKINGS CAREER STATS PASSING ATT. COMP. % YDS LG TDs INTs SACKS RATING 1,125 698 62.0 7,710 82t 52 31 66 86.3

• Will start 106th game of career and 30th as a Viking vs. Pittsburgh (12/18). • Moved record to 64-41 as an NFL starter and 21-8 as starter for the Vikings after win vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Passed NFL legend Ken O’Brien and Bob Griese on the all-time passing yardage list and now trails Joe

Theismann for 48th by 46 yards.

• Became the 51st player in NFL history to throw for over 25,000 career yards with his performance @ Detroit (12/4).

• Johnson is the 8th active NFL QB with 25,000 career yards, joining Vinny Testaverde, Drew Bledsoe, Kerry Collins, Peyton Manning, Mark Brunell, Steve McNair and Jake Plummer.

• Ranks 3rd in the NFC with a 90.9 passer rating and 4th in the NFL in 4th-quarter passing with a 101.7 rating.

• Has thrown his 158 career regular season and playoff TDs to 44 different receivers. • Moved into 6th place in Vikings history with 52 career TD passes, trailing Warren Moon (58) for 5th. • Tied for 6th in Vikings history with 21 wins with Warren Moon, trailing Joe Kapp for 5th (23). • Has 28 career games with a passer rating of 100+, notching a 22-6 record in those games. • Won 6th game in as many starts vs. St. Louis (12/11) in a 27-13 win, tieing for the 2nd-most points scored

in a game on the 2005 season. The 27 points matched the Vikings output vs. Detroit (11/6), both games started by Johnson.

• Hit 16-of-25 passes for 146 yards but was not sacked and did not turn ball over in win vs. St. Louis (12/11). The game marked the 1st game without any sacks for the Vikings in 2005.

• Won 5th game in as many starts @ Detroit (12/4), throwing the 2nd-longest TD pass of his career when he hit Koren Robinson on an 80-yard TD. Ended day with season-best 256 passing yards and a pair of TDs while posting his season-high 139.0 passer rating.

• Hit Koren Robinson with 80-yard TD @ Detroit, the 2nd-longest pass of his career, trailing the 82-yard TD to Jake Reed @ Oakland (11/17/96). The pass play tied for the 7th-longest in team history, giving Johnson the 5th-longest and 7th-longest pass plays in team history.

• Won 4th game in as many starts vs. Cleveland (11/27), throwing for season-high 207 yards and 3 TD passes to Marcus Robinson in the 24-12 win.

• His 3 TD passes vs. Cleveland were the most since 12/20/03 vs. Atlanta when he played for Tampa Bay. • Started and won 3rd straight game since coming in as the starter @ Green Bay (11/21) in the lone Monday Night

Football game of the season. Hit on season-high 18 passes and led team on a pair of 4th-quarter drives that resulted in FGs in the Vikings 20-17 win.

• Started 2nd game of season @ NY Giants (11/13), his 25th start as a Viking and 101st of his career. Completed 4-of-6 passes for 46 yards in driving team from the Vikings 28 yard line to the Giants 30 for the game-winning FG in the final 1:21 of the game.

• Started 1st game of 2005 season vs. Detroit (11/6) and led team to 27-14 victory on 15-of-22 passing with a rating of 115.0 and 2 TDs.

• Start vs. Detroit (11/6) was the 100th of his career (regular season) and his 24th as a Viking. Started 1 playoff game with the Vikings and 7 post-season contests in his career.

• Entered game @ Carolina (10/30) in 2nd quarter following Daunte Culpepper knee injury, throwing 1st TD pass of season to Marcus Robinson.

• Played 1st game under center for the Vikings since 12/20/98 vs. Jacksonville and threw his 1st TD as a Viking since that game.

• Threw 1st TD since 10/3/04 vs. Denver when he was with Tampa Bay. • His TD pass to Marcus Robinson @ Carolina (10/30) gives him 12 career TDs against the Panthers,

matching New Orleans for the team he has had the 2nd-most TD passes against in his 14 seasons. • Since the 1996 season when he had his 1st career start, Johnson ranks 6th among NFL QBs with 146 TD

passes. • Attempted a pass on a botched FG attempt @ Chicago (10/16). • Did not play @ Cincinnati (9/18) as Vikings did not attempt a FG or PAT. • Returns to Minnesota after spending 6 seasons with Washington (1999-00) and Tampa Bay (2001-04). • Originally entered the NFL as a 9th-round draft choice of the Vikings in 1992. • Guided the Tampa Bay Bucs to lone Super Bowl title and appearance in franchise history in 2002. • Did not start a game in the NFL until 1996. • Has guided 3 franchises to the playoffs as the starting QB (Minnesota, Washington, Tampa Bay). • Threw the 100th career TD pass of their careers to both Cris Carter and Tim Brown. • Since becoming a starter in 1996, ranks 5th in the NFL in both passing TDs (143) and completion % (61.8). • Trails only Daunte Culpepper in Vikings history for completion percentage by a QB with at least 500 attempts. • Ranks 3rd behind Randall Cunningham and Daunte Culpepper for highest passer ratings among QB with at least

500 attempts. • Has played in a pair of Pro Bowls, honored after the 1999 season with Washington 2002 with Tampa Bay. • Teammate of Vikings head coach Mike Tice when he was a TE with the Vikings in 1992-93 and 1995. • Threw WR Randy Moss the 1st career NFL TD pass of his career in the 1998 opener vs. Tampa Bay. • Wife, Nikki, is the younger sister of University of Georgia football coach Mark Richt. • Turned 37 years old 2 days after the 2005 season opener, (9/13/05).

18 KOREN ROBINSON, WR, 5th YEAR, NORTH CAROLINA STATE 2005 SEASON: 40 kickoff returns, 1064 yards, 26.6 avg., 86t long, 1 TD 17 catches, 305 yards, 17.9 avg., 80t long, 1 TD 4 rushes, 27 yards, 6.8 avg., 13t long, 1 TD 2 punt returns, 0 FC, 0 yards

2005 SEASON HIGHS:

• 5 Kickoff Returns vs. Green Bay (10/23) • 147 Kickoff Return Yards vs. Green Bay (10/23) • 86t Long KO Return @ NY Giants (11/13) • 1 KO Return TD @ NY Giants (11/13) • 2 Punt Returns @ Atlanta (10/2) • 4 Receptions vs. Cleveland (11/27), @ Detroit (12/4) • 148 Receiving Yards @ Detroit (12/4) • 80t Long Reception @ NY Giants (11/13) • 2 Rushes vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 14 Rushing Yards vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 13t Long Rush vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 1 Rushing TD vs. St. Louis (12/11)

ROBINSON’S CAREER STATS RECEIVING REC. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 230 3,472 15.1 83 13

RUSHING NO. YARDS AVG. TDs 21 114 5.4 1

KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 40 1064 26.6 86t 1

• Joins only 2 other players in team history- Bill Brown in 1963 and Herschel Walker in 1989 as players to score a receiving, rushing and kickoff return TD in a season.

• His current kickoff return average of 26.6 would set a Vikings single-season record, breaking the mark of 26.2 set by Lance Rentzel in 1965.

• Ran for 1st career TD on a 13-yard carry vs. St. Louis (12/11) and rattled off a 61-yard kickoff return, his 3rd KO return of 60+ yards on the season.

• Hauled in longest TD of his career and 1st TD catch of season on 80-yarder from Brad Johnson on 1st offensive play for the Vikings @ Detroit (12/4). Ended day with season-high 148 yards on 4 catches, the 1st Vikings 100-yard receiver of the season.

• His 100-yard game @ Detroit (12/4) was his 1st as a Viking and 8th of his career, the 1st since 10/17/04 @ New England while he was with Seattle.

• Caught season-high 4 passes vs. Cleveland (11/27) in 24-12 win. • Hauled in the longest pass of the game for the Vikings with a 35-yarder on the final drive of the game @ Green

Bay (11/21) to set up Paul Edinger’s game-winning FG. • Returned 1st kickoff for a TD @ NY Giants (11/13) when he took back the opening kick of the 2nd half 86

yards. The return was the 8th-longest KO return in team history and the 10th KO return TD in Vikings history. Also had his season-long 44-yard catch, the longest of the day for the Vikings.

• Ranks 2nd in the NFC and 4th in the NFL in kickoff returns with a 26.3 average. • Had 3 kickoff returns for 101 yards with a long of 49 vs. Detroit (11/6). • Had best day of the season returning kicks vs. Green Bay (10/23) posting a career-best 72 yarder and finishing

the day with 147 yards. Also caught a pair of passes for 9 yards. • Caught 1st pass of 2005 season @ Chicago (10/16) when he hauled in a Daunte Culpepper pass. • Made Vikings debut in game vs. New Orleans (9/25), returning 4 kickoffs with a long of 46. • Inactive for game @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Originally signed by Vikings on 9/7/05. • Gives the Vikings 3 WRs on the roster who are top-10 NFL draft choices, joining Troy Williamson and Travis

Taylor. • Spent opening 4 NFL seasons with Seattle Seahawks.

• Career-best season came in 2002 with 78 receptions and 1,240 yards and 5 TDs. • Selected with 9th overall choice in the 2001 NFL Draft. • Teammates at North Carolina State with Vikings CB Brian Williams. The pair entered NC State as fellow

freshman RBs in 1997. 19 TROY WILLIAMSON, WR, ROOKIE, SOUTH CAROLINA 2005 SEASON: 21 catches, 304 yards, 14.5 avg., 53t long, 2 TD 2 carries, 19 yards, 9.5 avg., 11 long 7 kickoff returns, 89 yards, 12.7 avg., 25 long, 0 TDs

2005 SEASON HIGHS: • 4 Catches @ Atlanta (10/2), @ Chicago (10/16) • 83 Receiving Yards vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 53t Long Catch vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 1 TD Catch vs. New Orleans (9/25), @ Atlanta (10/2) • 1 Carry @ Green Bay (11/21) • 8 Rushing Yards @ Green Bay (11/21) • 8 Long Rush @ Green Bay (11/21) • 5 Kickoff Returns @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 66 Kickoff Return Yards @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 25 Long KO Return @ Cincinnati (9/18)

• Ranks • Carried for a season-long 11-yard rush vs. St. Louis (12/11) and caught a 12-yard pass. • Inactive for game vs. Cleveland (11/27) and @ Detroit (12/4). • Carried the ball for the 1st time in his career for an 8-yard gain and caught a 5-yard pass @ Green Bay (11/21) in his

Monday Night Football debut. • Caught 3 passes for 26 yards with a long of 12 vs. Detroit (11/6). • Caught lone pass of game @ Carolina (10/30), a 36-yarder from Brad Johnson. • Hauled in a 13-yard pass vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Tied season-high with 4 catches @ Chicago (10/16). • Hauled in 2nd TD in 2 games @ Atlanta (10/2) on a 16-yard toss from Daunte Culpepper. Ended day with 4

catches for 39 yards. • Caught 1st NFL TD on a 53-yard toss from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Caught 1st career pass @ Cincinnati (9/18). Of his 7 touches in Cincinnati game, 3 went for 20+ yards with

catches of 23 and 21 yards and a long kickoff return of 25. • Made NFL debut in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), returning a pair of kickoffs for 23 yards. • Highest drafted WR in team history, taken 7th overall, passing Gene Washington (8th overall in 1967) for the honor. • Played as same high school, Silver Bluff in Aiken, SC, as Vikings SS Corey Chavous. • Left South Carolina following junior season, the 3rd underclassman the Vikings have drafted in the 1st round in

the past 5 years, joining Michael Bennett (2001) and Kenechi Udeze (2004). • Turned 22-years-old during Vikings mini camp in April, his 1st weekend with the team. • Active with community programs and the New Beginning Ministry in his hometown. • Suffered severe burns over his torso and arm due to a childhood accident. • Helped engineer an upset win over #15-ranked Virginia as a sophomore with an school and SEC-record 99-yard

TD catch. • Set school record as a junior with 210 receiving yards vs. South Florida.

20 MOE WILLIAMS, RB, 10TH YEAR, KENTUCKY 2005 SEASON: 13 attempts, 20 yards, 1.7 avg., 9 long, 0 TD 8 catches, 52 yards, 6.5 avg., 25 long

1 kickoff return, 16 yards 4 special teams tackles 2005 SEASON HIGHS:

• 6 Carries vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 15 Rushing Yards vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 9 Long Rush vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • Rushing TD • 3 Catches vs. New Orleans (9/25)

• 32 Receiving Yards vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 25 Long Catch vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • TD Catch • 1 Kickoff Return @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 16 Long Kickoff Return @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 2 Special Teams Tackles vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)

WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATS ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 435 1,826 4.2 61 20

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 154 1,511 9.9 64 4

KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 63 1,393 22.1 85t 1

SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES SOLO ASST. TOTAL 65 31 96

• PLACED ON INJURED RESERVE FOLLOWING KNEE SURGERY ON 11/15. • Inactive for game vs. Detroit (11/6) and @ NY Giants (11/13). • Inactive for game @ Atlanta (10/2) with ankle injury. • Carried 6 times for 15 yards and caught a pair of passes for 32 vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Most experienced member of the Vikings RBs with 132 career games played/12 starts between the Vikings

and Baltimore Ravens (2001). • Has run for 1,534 yards as a Viking, ranking 18th in team history, 159 yards behind Leroy Hoard (1,689)

for 17th place. • Became only the 6th RB in Vikings history to play in 100 games. • Ranks 4th in Vikings history for games played by a RB with 117. • Ranked 9th in the NFC with 1,389 yards from scrimmage in 2003. • Led the NFC and ranked 3rd among all NFL RBs with 644 receiving yards in 2003. • His 11 catches @ San Diego (11/9/03) are tied for 5th-best by a RB in team history and his 126 yards are the 6th-

best performance by a RB while his 2 receiving TDs ties a Vikings record. He became the 1st Vikings RB to catch a pair of TD passes since Herschel Walker in 1990.

• Broke the 1,000-yard plateau in yards from scrimmage for the 1st time in his career in 2003 (745 rushing, 644 receiving= 1,389 total).

• Enjoyed best season in 2003, posting career highs in rushing and receiving yards. • His 644 receiving yards marked the 5th-best single-season total by a Vikings RB, closing in on Viking record of

704 yards set by Rickey Young in 1978. • Only the 11th Vikings player in team history to post 1,000+ career yards each rushing and receiving. • His 65 catches in 2003 more than doubled the 60 catches he had in his first 7 NFL seasons. • Started 2003 opener @ Green Bay (9/7/03), running 22 times for 80 yards to lead all rushers. • His 22 rushing attempts ties for the Vikings opening-day record, joining Robert Smith (1996) and Chuck

Foreman (1974, 1977). • Ranked 3rd in the NFC with 11 rushing TDs in 2002. • Combined with Daunte Culpepper’s 10 rushing TDs to set a new Vikings record for rushing TDs by a duo with 21

in 2002. • Ended 2002 season ranked 4th in team history with 11 rushing TDs, short of the record of 13 held by Chuck Foreman

(1975, ’76) and Terry Allen (1992). • Rushed for a TD in 7 consecutive games in 2002, breaking Bill Brown’s 6 straight in 1968. Streak was

snapped @ New England (11/24/02). • Broke the 100-yard mark for the 1st time in his career with Baltimore, rushing for 111 yards on 24 carries vs.

Indianapolis (12/2/01). • Became the 9th player in Vikings history to return a kickoff for a TD in team history when he took back a NY Giants

kick 85 yards at Giants Stadium on 12/26/99. • Caught a 64-yard pass from Randall Cunningham vs. Chicago (12/6/98), the longest pass play of his career. Went on

IR the following day after breaking a bone in his foot at the end of the 64-yard gain. • Active in the Twin Cities community through United Way Hometown Huddle program and Vikings Victory Visits to

local hospitals.

21 COREY CHAVOUS, SS, 8TH YEAR, VANDERBILT

2005 SEASON: 69 tackles, 49 solos, 7 QB hurries, 4.0 tackles for loss, 7 passes defensed, 1 FR, 2 INT 1 special teams tackle 2005 HIGHS:

• 10 Total Tackles vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 6 Solos vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 2 Passes Defensed @ NY Giants (11/13) • 1 Interception @ Chicago (10/16), @ Detroit (12/4) • 4.0 Tackle For Loss @ Atlanta (10/2) • Forced Fumble • 1 Fumble Recovery @ Chicago (10/16) • 2 QB Hurries vs. Detroit (11/6) • 1 Special Teams Tackle @ Chicago (10/16)

CHAVOUS’ CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE 598 tackles, 426 solos, 172 assists, 1.0 sack, 19 INT, 1 TD, 69 PD, 13 QBH, 2 FF, 2 FR, 14.0 TFL, 29 special teams tackles • Preserved Vikings 21-16 win @ Detroit (12/4) with INT at the Vikings 2-yard line. • Has grabbed 6 INTs in his career against Detroit, the most against any team. • Has played in 121 career games with 83 starts. • Has started every game as a Viking after signing as a free agent in 2002, 61 consecutive. • Notched 4 tackles with an INT and pass defensed @ Detroit (12/4). • Had 4 tackles and a QB hurry vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Notched season-high 2 passes defensed and 3 tackles @ NY Giants (11/13). • Had 3 tackles and a pair of QB hurries vs. Detroit (11/6). • Ended day with 5 tackles, pass defensed and a QB hurry @ Carolina (10/30). • Had 6 tackles and a pass defensed vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Notched a pair of takeaways @ Chicago (10/16), recovering a fumble and picking off Kyle Orton, ending

the day with 8 tackles. • Returned to starting role at FS @ Atlanta (10/2), ending with 8 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and a pass defensed. • Started at FS in place of injured Darren Sharper vs. New Orleans (9/25) where he had 3 tackles and a QB hurry. • Had 7 tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Tied for team-high in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) with 10 tackles and a QB hurry. • Selected by teammates as the 2004 winner of the Ed Block Courage Award. • Smart and physical player spends tireless hours during game weeks preparing for opponents. • Led Vikings in tackles in 2003 and ranked 2nd in 2004. • Notched 1st INT of the 2004 season @ Detroit (12/19), giving him INTs in 5 of 6 games against Detroit since

joining the Vikings in 2002. • Named to the Pro Bowl for the 1st time in his career in 2003, named as the starting SS for the NFC. • Ranked 2nd on the team and 3rd in the NFC in 2003 with 8 INTs and has helped the Vikings lead the NFC and

ranked 2nd in the NFL with 28 team INTs and rank #2 in the NFC with a +11 turnover ratio. • Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for season opener @ Green Bay (9/7/03), the 1st time in his career

he earned the honor. • His 8 INTs in 2003 ties the 8 he amassed in his 1st 5 NFL seasons. • Started final 7 games of 2002 and all 16 of 2003 at SS. • Has notched both of his INT return TDs against the Detroit Lions, vs. Detroit (11/23/03) and @ Detroit

(12/15/02). • Has not missed a start since joining the Vikings in 2002. • A priority acquisition for the Vikings in the 2002 offseason. • Began his NFL career with Arizona, playing against the Vikings in 1998 Divisional Playoffs in Minnesota. • Uncle, Barney Chavous, was a standout defensive lineman with the Denver Broncos. • A student of the game who avidly watches video tape and has a personal video library of over 1,000 tapes.

23 MICHAEL BENNETT, RB, 5TH YEAR, WISCONSIN

2005 SEASON: 108 attempts, 349 yards, 3.2 avg., 31 long, 2 TD

22 catches, 96 yards, 4.4 avg., 20 long, 2 TD 2004 SEASON HIGHS:

• 22 Carries @ Detroit (12/4) • 106 Rushing Yards vs. Detroit (11/6) • 31 Long Rush vs. Detroit (11/6) • 1 Rushing TD @ Detroit (12/4) • 6 Catches @ NY Giants (11/13) • 31 Receiving Yards @ Atlanta (10/2) • 20 Long Catch @ Atlanta (10/2) • 1 Receiving TD vs. Detroit (11/6), @ Detroit (12/4)

BENNETT’S CAREER STATS RUSHING ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 695 3,050 4.4 85t 11

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 121 1,012 8.4 80t 5

• Became only the 8th Vikings RB to rush for 3,000+ yards and post 1,000+ receiving yards vs. St. Louis (12/11), ending the game with a team-high 70 yards on 18 attempts and a TD while catching 4 passes to lead the team. Has now scored 3 TDs in the past 2 games.

• Passed the 1,000-yard receiving plateau at Detroit (12/4), making him the 11th Vikings RB to accomplish the feat.

• Scored a pair of TDs @ Detroit (12/4), his 2nd career 2-TD day and the 1st time in his career scoring on a rush and pass.

• His 9 games over 100 yards ranks 3rd in Vikings history, trailing Robert Smith and Chuck Foreman. • His 3,050 career rushing yards moves him into 8th in team history, passing Terry Allen for 8th and trailing

Tommy Mason (3,252). • Caught a pair of passes for 13 yards with a long of 11 and carried 5 times for 10 yards @ Green Bay (11/21). • Tied season-high with 6 catches @ NY Giants (11/13). • Notched 9th career 100-yard rushing day vs. Detroit (11/6), finishing with 106 yards on 18 carries and

scored 1st TD of the season on a 5-yard catch from Brad Johnson. • Had season-high 31 receiving yards with a long of 20 @ Atlanta (10/2). • Had team-high 36 rushing yards @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Caught 3 passes for 21 yards and carried 6 times for -1 yard vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Known for his breakaway speed and big-play capability, Bennett has recorded the longest run in Vikings history

(85t at Tampa Bay, 11/3/02) and is tied for the 3rd-longest (78t vs. NY Giants, 11/10/02). He also has the longest pass play by a Vikings RB with an 80-yard screen pass TD at Pittsburgh, 12/2/01.

• Set a Vikings record by reaching 2,000 career rushing yards in 30 games, breaking Chuck Foreman’s team mark by 2 games.

• Has broken the 100-yard mark 8 times in his career, tied for 3rd-best in team history with Bill Brown, trailing Robert Smith’s 29 and Chuck Foreman’s 17.

• Ranked 3rd in the NFC in rushing yardage (1,296) and 3rd in the NFC in total yards from scrimmage (1,647) in 2002.

• His 1,296 rushing yards in 2002 ranks 2nd in Vikings single-season history, trailing only Robert Smith’s 1,521 in 2000.

• Ran for 100+ yards in 5 games on the 2002 season, trailing Robert Smith’s team-record of 8 games set in 2000. • Set an NFL record by posting a run of 60+ yards in 3 consecutive games- 62 vs. Green Bay (11/17/02), 78t vs.

NY Giants (11/10/02) and 85t @ Tampa Bay (10/3/02). • His 4 straight games of 100+ yards rushing (vs. Chicago-vs.Green Bay in 2002) is 1 shy of Robert Smith’s team

record of 5 straight. • Ranked 2nd in the NFC for rushing yards by a rookie in 2001. • His 682 yards is the 3rd-most rushing yardage by a Vikings rookie, trailing Chuck Foreman’s 801 in 1973 and

Alfred Anderson’s 773 in 1984. • Became only the 3rd Vikings rookie RB to start the season opener, joining Darrin Nelson in 1982 and D.J. Dozier

in 1987. • Vikings 1st round draft pick in 2001, the 27th player taken in the draft. • The first Wisconsin player drafted in the 1st round by the Vikings in franchise history.

• First RB drafted in the 1st round by the Vikings since Robert Smith in 1992. • A track man who won Big 10 indoor track titles in the 60m and 200m and outdoor titles in the 100m and 200m

during college career. • Ran for 1,681 yards and 11 TDs in 2000, his only season as a starter for the Badgers. • Backed up Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne as a freshman at Wisconsin in 1999.

24 WILLIE OFFORD, S, 4TH YEAR, SOUTH CAROLINA

2005 SEASON: 6 tackles, 3 solos, 1 INT, 3 passes defensed, 3 QB hurries 3 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 2 Special Teams Tackles vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 4 Tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 2 Passes Defensed @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 1 Interception @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 3 QB Hurry vs. New Orleans (9/25)

OFFORD’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE 62 tackles, 46 solos, 16 assists, 0.0 sacks, 2 INT, 6 PBU, 1 FF, 1 TFL, 6 QB Hurries, 38 special teams tackles

• PLACED ON INJURED RESERVE ON 9/28 WITH KNEE INJURY SUFFERED VS. NEW ORLEANS (9/25). • Serves team as special teams captain for 2nd straight season. • Started at SS for Corey Chavous, who moved to FS in place of injured Darren Sharper. • Led Vikings DBs with 4 tackles and 3 QB hurries with a pass defensed. • Posted 2nd career INT when he grabbed a Carson Palmer pass in the end zone @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Notched 2 special teams tackles and tackle on defense in season opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Seasoned special teams leader has starting experience as a FS and SS during his career. • Stepped in and started both 2004 playoff games in place of injured Corey Chavous. • Notched 1st career INT in the 2002 opener vs. Chicago in Champaign, IL off Bears starter Jim Miller. • One of 3 defenders the Vikings selected with the first 4 picks in the 2002 NFL Draft. • Was one of 5 Gamecock defensive players selected in the 2002 NFL Draft and the 3rd member of the USC

defensive backfield chosen in the top 70 picks. • Earned starts as a DB and LB during his college career. • Second son, Zaivan, was born during Vikings 2005 training camp. • Played high school ball against Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper while at Palatka (FL) High.

25 WILL HUNTER, S, 2ND YEAR, SYRACUSE

2005 SEASON: 1 tackle, 1 solo 10 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 1 Solos @ NY Giants (11/13) • 1 Total Tackle @ NY Giants (11/13) • 2 Special Teams Tackle vs. Detroit (11/6), @ Detroit (12/4), vs. St. Louis (12/11)

HUNTER’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE: 1 tackle, 1 solo 10 special teams tackles • Has carved out valuable special teams role since joining the active roster. • Matched career-high with 2 special teams tackles vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Had a special teams tackle @ Carolina (10/30). • Contributed on special teams @ Chicago (10/16) where he notched his 1st career NFL tackle. • Made regular-season debut @ Atlanta (10/2). • Moved from Vikings practice squad to regular roster following injury to Willie Offord. • Spent final 5 weeks of 2004 on Vikings practice squad. • Attended Chester High in Chester, PA, the same school as Vikings coach Ted Cottrell.

26 ANTOINE WINFIELD, CB, 7TH YEAR, OHIO STATE

2005 SEASON: 85 tackles, 78 solos, 4 QB hurries, 11 passes defensed, 4 INT, 4.0 TFL 12 special teams tackles, 2 FR, 1 FF 2005 HIGHS:

• 12 Total Tackles vs. Detroit (11/6) • 9 Solo Tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. Detroit (11/6), vs. St. Louis (12/11)

• Assists • 1 Interception vs. N.O. (9/25), vs. Det. (11/6), vs. Clev. (11/27), vs. St. L (12/11) • 2 QB Hurries vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • Forced Fumble • 1 Fumble Recovery vs. New Orleans (9/25), @ NY Giants (11/13) • 3 Passes Defensed vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 1.0 Tackle For Loss @ Atlanta (10/2), vs. Detroit (11/6), @ NY Giants (11/13) • 3 Special Teams Tackles vs. Detroit (11/6), vs. Cleveland (11/27)

WINFIELD’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE 593 tackles, 470 solos, 123 assists, 1.0 sacks, 13 INTs, 80 PD, 4 FF, 5 FR, 13 QBH, 17.0 TFL

• His 85 tackles leads the Vikings and can become the 1st Vikings CB to lead team in tackles. • Since he entered the NFL in 1999, Winfield (Buffalo, 2001) and Marcus Trufant (Seattle, 2004) are the only

NFL CBs to lead their teams in tackles. • Snared his career-best 4th interception against St. Louis (12/11), grabbing a Ryan Fitzpatrick offering. • Led Vikings DBs with 9 solo stops vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Interception vs. St. Louis was the 13th of his career in the regular season and 15th overall. • Has 8 regular season and playoff INTs since joining the Vikings, with the Vikings winning each game

where he has had a pick (8-0). • Tied for lead among defensive backs with 5 tackles and a QB hurry @ Detroit (12/4). • Snared 3rd INT of the season off Trent Dilfer vs. Cleveland (11/27), playing against his home-state team. • Ended Cleveland game with 9 tackles, a tackle for loss, 3 passes defensed and an INT. • Led Vikings DBs with 7 tackles and tied season-high with 2 passes defensed @ Green Bay (11/21). • Recovered fumble on opening kickoff, picking up a Willie Ponder miscue to give the Vikings the ball. Ended

game with 9 tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass defensed. • Snared his 11th career INT vs. Detroit (11/6), the 2nd of his career off Lions QB Joey Harrington. • Notched season-high 12 tackles to lead team vs. Detroit (11/6) and grabbed 2nd INT of the season along with

season-high 3 special teams tackles. • Had 5 tackles @ Carolina (10/30). • Posted 5 solo stops @ Chicago (10/16). • Had 6 tackles and a tackle for loss @ Atlanta (10/2). • Notched a pair of takeaways when he snared an INT off Aaron Brooks vs. New Orleans (9/25) and

recovered an Aaron Stecker fumble on the opening kickoff of the game that was turned into the Vikings 1st TD pass of the season on the following play. The scoring play happened with only 13 seconds expired in the game, the fastest score in team history.

• Led Vikings DBs with 9 tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Forced to leave game @ Cincinnati (9/18) with injuries to his feet. • Started in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), tied career-best with 2 QB hurries and had 3 tackles. • Made immediate impact on Vikings defense in 2004 when he ranked 4th on team with 99 tackles despite missing

parts of 4 games. • Earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in Vikings upset win over Green Bay in Wild Card playoffs. • Received a vote in Associated Press All-Pro balloting in 2004. • Former 1st-rounder joins Kevin Williams, Kenechi Udeze, Erasmus James and Napoleon Harris as 1st-round

picks on the Vikings defense. • Reunited in Minnesota with former Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell and former teammates Pat

Williams, Sam Cowart, Keith Newman and Ken Irvin. • Has earned a reputation around the NFL as a fierce tackler and solid coverage CB. • Reunited in 2004 with former Buffalo defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell and defensive teammates CB Ken Irvin

and LB Keith Newman.

• Led Buffalo in tackles in 2001 and ranked 3rd in 2003. 27 FRED SMOOT, CB, 5TH YEAR, MISSISSIPPI STATE

2005 SEASON: 41 tackles, 38 solos, 2 INT, 12 passes defensed 2005 HIGHS:

• 9 Solos @ Carolina (10/30) • 10 Total Tackles @ Carolina (10/30) • 1 Interception vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 5 Passes Defensed vs. New Orleans (9/25)

SMOOT’S CAREER TOTALS

DEFENSE 256 tackles, 214 solos, 42 assists, 18 INT, 71 PD, 0 QBH, 0 TFL, 0.0 sacks, 2 FR, 3 FF 34 special teams tackles • Has started 59 of his 62 career games in the NFL. • Returned from 5-game absence to play in nickel role vs. St. Louis (12/11), grabbing an interception off rookie

Ryan Fitzpatrick. The INT was his 2nd of the season and 1st since the 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay. • Missed 5 games with collarbone injury, @ NY Giants (11/13) to @ Detroit (12/4). • Inactive for game @ NY Giants (11/13) with a fractured collarbone suffered vs. Detroit (11/6). • Posted 6 solo tackles vs. Detroit (11/6) despite having to play with a bruised right shoulder. • Notched career-high and season-high 10 tackles @ Carolina (10/30). • Posted 4 tackles and a pass defensed @ Chicago (10/16). • Had one of the top games of the season with 5 passes defensed and 2 tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Started in Vikings debut and notched an interception off Brian Griese vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), ending the game

with 3 tackles, an INT and a pass defensed. • Key free agent pickup in 2005 offseason, teams with Antoine Winfield to give the Vikings one of the top CB

tandems in the NFL. • Energetic player who has big play potential. • Led Washington in INTs in each of his first 3 seasons. • Part of a Redskins defense that ranked in the NFL’s top 10 in 3 of his 4 seasons with the team. • Named Washington’s Ed Block Courage Award winner in 2003.

28 LARONI GALLISHAW, CB, ROOKIE, MURRAY STATE

2005 SEASON: 3 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 2 Special Teams Tackles @ Chicago (10/16)

• PLACED ON INJURED RESERVE ON 12/7/05 WITH ANKLE INJURY SUFFERED VS. DETROIT. • Suffered sprained ankle @ Detroit (12/4) on special teams. • Had a special teams tackle @ NY Giants (11/13). • Inactive for game vs. Detroit (11/6). • Inactive for game vs. Green Bay (10/22). • Played special teams @ Chicago (10/16) and had his 1st career stats with 2 special teams tackles. • Saw action in 1st career game on special teams @ Atlanta (10/2). • Inactive for season opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Translated impressive preseason into a spot on the Vikings roster. • Joins fellow CB Dovonte Edwards as the lone undrafted rookies to make the final 53-man roster after training camp. • Transferred to Murray State from Louisville where he was teammates with Vikings TE Rich Owens. • Saw time as a WR during collegiate career.

29 BRIAN WILLIAMS, CB, 4TH YEAR, NORTH CAROLINA STATE

2005 SEASON: 37 tackles, 31 solos, 7 QB hurries, 9 passes defensed, 1.0 sack, 1.0 TFL, 2 FF, 4 INTs 8 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 6 Solos vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 6 Total Tackles vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 2 Interceptions vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 1.0 Sack vs. Detroit (11/6)

• 1.0 Tackle for Loss vs. Detroit (11/6) • 1 Forced Fumble vs. Detroit (11/6), vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 3 QB Hurries vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 2 Passes Defensed @ Green Bay (11/21), vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 3 Special Teams Tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25), vs. Detroit (11/6)

WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE 249 tackles, 194 solos, 49 assists, 4.0 sacks, 12 INT, 57 PD, 7 FF, 1 FR, 16 QBH, 10.0 TFL 35 special teams tackles

• Snared a pair of INTs off Rams rookie Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. St. Louis (12/11), his 2nd multi-pick day of his

Vikings career (3 vs. Detroit 11/23/03). • Ended day vs. St. Louis (12/11) with season-best 6 tackles and added a forced fumble. • Tied for lead among DBs with 5 tackles @ Detroit (12/4), adding 2 QB hurries and a pass defensed. Had INT

return TD called back on roughing the passer penalty. • Posted 4 tackles and 2 passes defensed vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Recorded an INT for the 2nd straight week when he snared a Brett Favre pass on Monday Night Football

@ Green Bay (11/21). The pick was his 3rd off Favre, including playoffs, of his career and his 10th INT. • Finished game @ Green Bay (11/21) with 1 tackle, an INT and 2 passes defensed. • Started at RCB in place of injured Fred Smoot and notched an INT off Eli Manning, 1 of 4 the Vikings

pressured Manning into throwing on the day. Manning had thrown only 5 in the previous 8 games on the 2005 season.

• Ended game @ NY Giants with season-high 5 tackles and 4 solos and a QB hurry. • Had most productive game of 2005 with 5 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a tackle for loss vs. Detroit (11/6). • In his career against Detroit, Williams has 5 INTs and a sack. • Returned to action for game vs. Green Bay (10/23), notching 4 tackles and a QB hurry. • Inactive for game @ Atlanta (10/2), @ Chicago (10/16) with knee injury. • Tied for team-high with 3 special teams tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25) and had career-best 3 QB hurries. • Notched 3 tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Started 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) when team opened in nickel defense, his 40th career start. • Posted 2 tackles and a special teams stop vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Along with starters Antoine Winfield and Fred Smoot, joins dime back Ralph Brown to give the Vikings one of the

deepest groups of CBs in the NFL. • Earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors vs. Detroit (11/23/03). • Became the 4th player in Vikings history to post 200+ yards on interception return yards in a single season.

Ranks 3rd in Vikings single-season history with 205 yards on returns, trailing Jimmy Hitchcock’s team-record 242 yards in 1998 and Charlie West’s 236 in 1971.

• Became the 1st Viking to notch 3 INTs in a game since Jack Del Rio @ Pittsburgh in 1995 and only the 12th player in team history to accomplish the feat.

• Has posted 4 of his 6 career interceptions against the Detroit Lions. • Set Vikings record for sacks in a season by a CB with 3.0 and trails only Robert Griffith’s 4.0 for most by a

Vikings DB in a season. • Started all 16 games in 2003 and 2004. • Played in all 16 games as a rookie and started 7 at LCB. • Started 1st career game vs. Green Bay (11/17/02). • Only LB Nick Rogers (11) started more games among rookies for the team in 2002. • Notched 1st career INT in season finale at Detroit (12/29/02) off Mike McMahon. • Teammates at NC State with rookie free agent TE Sean Berton. • Drafted with the Vikings first pick in the 4th Round in 2002 (105th overall). • Played FS at NC State but making the move to CB in the NFL. • Enters the 2002 season as the Vikings top nickel back. • Finished junior season for the Wolfpack against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the MicronPC.com Bowl.

30 MEWELDE MOORE, RB, 2ND YEAR, TULANE

2005 SEASON: 137 carries, 551 yards, 4.0 avg., 28 long, 1 TD 25 catches, 244 yards, 9.8 avg., 29 long, 1 TD 4 kickoff returns, 72 yards, 18.0 avg., 27 long 17 punt returns, 6 FC, 188 yards, 11.1 avg., 71t long, 1 TD 2005 HIGHS:

• 6 Catches @ Atlanta (10/2) • 63 Receiving Yards @ Atlanta (10/2) • 27 Long Catch @ Atlanta (10/2) • 1 TD Catch vs. Green Bay (10/23) • 23 Rushes vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 122 Rushing Yards @ Green Bay (11/21) • 28 Long Rush vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 1 TD Rush @ Carolina (10/30) • 3 Kickoff Returns vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 66 Kickoff Return Yards vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 27 Long Kickoff Return vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 5 Punt Returns @ Green Bay (11/21) • 87 Punt Return Yards @ NY Giants (11/13) • 71t Long Punt Return @ NY Giants (11/13) • 1 Punt Return TD @ NY Giants (11/13)

MOORE’S CAREER STATS RUSHING ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 202 930 4.7 33 1

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 52 482 9.3 26 1

KICKOFF RETURNS NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 24 458 19.1 33 0

PUNT RETURNS NO. FC YDS AVG LG TDs 21 7 216 10.3 71t 1

• Leads NFC in punt return average at 11.1 yards and ranks 3rd in the NFL. • Closing in on 1,000 career rushing yards. • Left game @ Detroit (12/4) early with sprained ankle. • Ran for 67 yards on 21 carries and caught a pair of passes for 9 yards vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Notched 4th career 100-yard game when he carried 22 times for 122 yards @ Green Bay (11/21), earning a

spot on the MNF Horse Trailer for his performance. • Joined only Chuck Foreman, Ted Brown and Robert Smith as Vikings who have rushed for 100+ yards

on Monday Night. • Notched the 9th punt return TD in Vikings history with a 71-yarder @ NY Giants (11/13). The 71-yard

return ranked as the 8th-longest punt return in team history and the 6th-longest punt return TD. • The punt return TD helped the Vikings set an NFL record as the only team to score a punt return TD, a

kickoff return TD and an interception return TD. • The Vikings scored by punt return and kickoff return for only the 2nd time in 45 seasons, the last coming

@ Kansas City (12/12/99) • Had 11 carries for 49 yards and caught a 26-yard pass from Brad Johnson vs. Detroit (11/6). • Notched 1st career rushing TD @ Carolina (10/30) when he scored on a 4-yard run. • Carried 13 times for 45 yards and hauled in 4 catches for 60 yards, along with scoring his 1st career TD

on a 14-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper. • Carried 14 times for 57 yards and caught 5 passes for 52 yards @ Chicago (10/16). • Caught career-long 27-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper @ Atlanta (10/2), ending the game with team-

high 6 catches for 63 yards and led team with 14 carries for 57 yards. • Posted 3rd career 100-yard game and 2nd against New Orleans (9/25) with 101 yards on 23 carries. • Had 1st offensive action of the season @ Cincinnati (9/18), carrying 8 times for 29 yards and catching a pair of

passes for 7. • Returned 3 kickoffs for 66 yards with a long of 27 vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 opener. • Enters his 2nd season with the Vikings figuring heavily in the Vikings offensive plans. • Set a Vikings record with 610 combined net yards in a 3-game span in 2004 @ Houston, @ New Orleans and

vs. Tennessee, topping the old record of 573 by Chuck Foreman set in 1976. • His 12 catches @ Houston (10/10) ranks tied for 2nd in team history by a RB.

• Set a Vikings rookie record with 12 catches @ Houston (10/10) and set a Vikings rookie mark with 32 scrimmage attempts (20 rushes, 12 catches).

• His 92 rushing yards @ Houston (10/10) ranks 3rd in Vikings history for a player making their 1st career starts. • His 182 scrimmage yards @ Houston (10/10) ranks tied for 4th in team history by a rookie. • Returned a punt, returned a kickoff, caught a pass and ran the ball in his NFL debut, the 2004 opener vs. Dallas

(9/12). • Enters his rookie campaign factoring into the Vikings plans on special teams and as a 3rd-down specialist. • Dynamic player who left Tulane as only the 2nd player in NCAA history to rush for 4,000 yards and post 2,000

yards receiving in a career, joining former Vikings and Stanford RB Darrin Nelson • Drafted in the 4th round of the 2000 Major League Baseball draft by San Diego, spending 3 summers in the

Padres organization. • The 1st RB drafted from Tulane by the Vikings since Tommy Mason was the #1 overall selection in the 1st draft in

team history in 1961. • Took 24 credits in spring 2004 to graduate on time with a double major in accounting and finance. • Broke the 100-yard rushing mark in 22 games to set a Tulane and Conference USA record.

33 RALPH BROWN, CB, 6TH YEAR, NEBRASKA

2005 SEASON: 22 tackles, 21 solos, 1 QB Hurry, 7 Passes Defensed 14 special teams tackle 2005 HIGHS:

• 4 Total Tackles @ Atlanta (10/2) • 4 Solos @ Atlanta (10/2) • Tackle For Loss • 1 QB Hurries vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 2 Pass Defensed vs. Detroit (11/6), vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 3 Special Teams Tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25)

BROWN’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE: 98 tackles, 77 solo, 21 asst., 1.0 sack, 1.0 tackle for loss, 20 PD, 3 QB Hurries, 1 FR, 27 special teams tackles

• Notched 3 tackles and a pair of passes defensed vs. St. Louis (12/11) along with a pair of special teams tackles. • Stepped into nickel back role @ NY Giants (11/13), returning to play the team where he began his NFL career in

2000 and ended game with 2 tackles. • Had a pair of tackles, a pair of passes defensed and a pair of special teams tackles vs. Detroit (11/6). • Had 4 tackles and a pass defensed @ Atlanta (10/2). • Tied for team-high with 3 special teams tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25) along with 3 tackles, a QB hurry and a

pass defensed. • Played in dime defense and on special teams @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Saw time on special teams and at DB in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), finishing with 2 tackles and a

special teams stop. • Enters 2005 as Vikings’ dime back, giving the team a deep CB group when teamed with starters Antoine

Winfield and Fred Smoot along with nickel back Brian Williams. • Veteran DB who has started 9 games in his career, including career-best 7 in 2003. • Entered the NFL as a 5th-round selection by NY Giants in 2000. • Scored 1st career TD when he returned a Quincy Carter INT for a TD on 9/15/03.

35 CIATRICK FASON, RB, ROOKIE, FLORIDA

2005 SEASON: 24 carries, 63 yards, 2.6 avg., 15 long, 3 TDs 5 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 5 Rushing Attempts vs. Detroit (11/6), @ Green Bay (11/21) • 14 Rushing Yards vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 15 Long Rush @ Detroit (12/4) • 1 Rushing TD vs. Detroit (11/6), @ Green Bay (11/21) • 3 Special Teams Tackles vs. Green Bay (10/23)

• Scored final TD of game vs. St. Louis (12/11) on a 1-yard plunge. • Leads Vikings with 3 rushing TDs on the season, closing in on Vikings rookie mark for rushing TDs of 5. • Notched season-long 15-yard run @ Detroit (12/4).

• Had a 9-yard rush vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Scored 2nd career TD when he punched it in from the 1-yard line @ Green Bay in his Monday Night

Football debut. Ended game with 5 carries for 7 yards and added a crushing special teams block. • Posted 1st NFL carries and 1st NFL TD on only his 2nd career attempt vs. Detroit (11/6), scoring on a 3-

yard rush. • Led team with 3 special teams tackles vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Saw time on special teams @ Atlanta (10/2), @ Chicago (10/16), vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Inactive for game @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Played on special teams vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 opener, his NFL debut. • Joins deep Vikings RB corps as a 4th-round pick. • Left Florida following junior season to enter NFL Draft. • Earned 1st-Team All-SEC from Associated Press and 2nd-Team by conference coaches. • Ran for 1,237 yards in 2004 for the Gators, the 7th player in UF history to rush for 1,000+. • Married to Yolanda, the couple has a son and daughter.

36 DOVONTE EDWARDS, CB, ROOKIE, NORTH CAROLINA STATE 2005 SEASON: 7 tackles, 6 solos, 1 INT, 51t return yards, 2 passes defensed 13 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 1 Tackle @ Atlanta (10/2), @ NY Giants (11/13) • 1 Solo @ Atlanta (10/2), @ NY Giants (11/13) • 1 Interception @ Green Bay (11/21) • 51t Long Interception Return @ Green Bay (11/21) • 3 Special Teams Tackles vs. Cleveland (11/27)

• Tied for 5th on team with 13 special teams tackles. • Tied for team-high with 3 special teams tackles vs. Cleveland (11/27), adding a pair of tackles on defense

and a pass defensed. • Scored on 1st career INT when he took back a Brett Favre attempt 51 yards for a TD, the 1st TD of the

night for the Vikings. Ended game with 2 tackles, a pass defensed, INT and a pair of special teams tackles.

• Notched a special teams tackle @ NY Giants (11/13). • Tied season-high with 2 special teams tackles vs. Detroit (11/6). • Inactive for game vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Played in dime defense @ Chicago (10/26). • Saw 1st career action on defense @ Atlanta (10/2). • Made NFL debut vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Inactive for 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Joins fellow CB Laroni Gallishaw as the only undrafted rookies to make the final 53-man roster after training

camp. • Played WR early in his collegiate career before moving to CB as a junior. • Played on NC State basketball team during his freshman campaign. • Teammates at NC State with current Vikings CB Brian Williams.

37 DUSTIN FOX, S, ROOKIE, OHIO STATE

• SIDELINED FOR 2005 SEASON WITH BROKEN ARM THAT LANDED HIM ON INJURED RESERVE. • Selected with 3rd-round pick, 80th overall. • Brother, Derek Fox spent time with Indianapolis Colts in 2000-01 and uncle, Tim, was a New England Patriots S

from 1976-81. • Earned bachelor’s degree in spring 2005. • Married prior to senior season at OSU to wife, Nicole.

39 ADIMCHINOBE ECHEMANDU, RB, 2ND YEAR, CALIFORNIA

• Inactive for first 6 games he was on regular roster, vs. Detroit, @ NY Giants, @ Green Bay, vs. Cleveland, @ Detroit (12/4), vs. St. Louis (12/11).

• Signed from Vikings practice squad to 53-man roster after Daunte Culpepper was placed on injured reserve. • Spent training camp with the Vikings and was released in final roster cutdown. • Originally entered the NFL as a 7th-round draft pick by Cleveland. • Played in 4 games for the Browns in 2004.

• Competed in track and field at Cal during his collegiate career. • Played at Cal when the Golden Bears were the last team to defeat Southern California.

40 JIM KLEINSASSER, TE, 7TH YEAR, NORTH DAKOTA

2005 SEASON: 18 catches, 139 yards, 7.7 avg., 13 long 2005 HIGHS:

• 4 Catches vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 42 Receiving Yards vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 13 Long Catch vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)

KLEINSASSER’S CAREER STATS RUSHING ATT. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 46 165 3.6 12 1

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 143 1,252 8.8 39 5

• Has opened all 13 games in 2005 at TE. • Has paved the way for Mewelde Moore (2) and Michael Bennett (1) to each rush for 100 yards in 2005. • Tied for team-high with 4 catches and ranked 2nd with 42 yards, in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Ranks 4th in Vikings history for career catches by a TE with 143, trailing Joe Senser (165), Stu Voigt (177)

and Steve Jordan (498). • Ranks 5th in Vikings history for career receiving yards by a TE with 1,252, trailing Gordon Smith for 4th

(1,277). • His 10 catches at St. Louis, 11/30/03, ranks tied for the 2nd-most by a Vikings TE in team history. • Returns in 2005 after being sidelined by a knee injury in the 2004 opener for the rest of the season. • Has started 55 of his 69 career NFL games. • Powerful blocker and versatile receiver from the TE spot, has played at HB, FB and TE. • Tabbed as Vikings franchise player during 2003 offseason. • Caught 1st career TD in 2002 vs. Detroit (10/13) from Daunte Culpepper. • Active in the Twin Cities community through Boys and Girls Clubs, the Epilepsy Clothing Drive and the North

Dakota Business Challenge. • Grew up on family farm in rural Carrington, ND.

42 DARREN SHARPER, FS, 9TH YEAR, WILLIAM & MARY

2005 SEASON: 49 tackles, 38 solos, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 QB hurry, 8 INT (265 yds), 16 PD, 2 TDs 1 special teams tackle 2005 HIGHS:

• 9 Solos vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 10 Total Tackles vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 1 Tackle For Loss vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 1 QB Hurry vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 1 Forced Fumble vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 1 Fumble Recovery vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 3 Interceptions @ NY Giants (11/13) • 92t Long INT Return @ NY Giants (11/13) • 4 Passes Defensed vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 1 Special Teams Tack. vs. Tampa Bay (9/11)

SHARPER’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE: 722 tackles, 554 solo, 168 asst., 6.0 sacks, 44 INTs, 105 PD, 8 FF, 5 FR, 2.0 TFL, 1 QB Hurry 9 TDs (7 INT, 2 FR)

• Leads the NFC and ranks 2nd in NFL with 8 interceptions, 1 shy of his career-best 9 in 2000. • Closing in on Vikings single-season interception record of 10 held by Hall of Famer Paul Krause. • Has keyed the Vikings’ defensive turnaround in the past 6 games, posting a +14 turnover margin in

those games. • Set new Vikings record with 256 interception return yards, ranking 10th in NFL history for single-season

return yardage.

• Closing in on Vikings single-season INT record of 10 held by Paul Krause. • Moved into 6th place in NFL history with 7th INT return TD @ NY Giants (11/13). • Ranks 14th in NFL history with 942 career INT return yards. Only 7 players have passed the 1,000-yard

mark in career returns. Rod Woodson holds the record with 1,483 yards. • Trails only Deion Sanders (51) and Troy Vincent (46) for most career INTs by active players. • Has started 116 of his 132 career starts. • Snared a pair of INTs vs. Cleveland (11/27), picking Trent Dilfer and rookie Charlie Frye. • Ended Cleveland game with 3 tackles, a tackle for loss, a QB hurry, 2 INTs and 4 passes defensed. • In 1st return to Lambeau Field (11/21) on Monday Night Football, had 3 tackles in 20-17 win. • Posted 1st career 3-INT day @ NY Giants (11/13) and notched the 3rd-longest INT return in team history

when he took back an Eli Manning pass 92 yards on his 2nd pick of the day. Grabbed his 3rd INT of the day in the end zone to help preserve the lead and returned the ball out to the Vikings 29-yard line.

• Scored his 9th career TD and 7th career INT return TD @ NY Giants. • Grabbed 40th career INT (38th regular season) vs. Detroit (11/6), his 6th career pick off the Lions, also the team

that he snared his 1st career INT off in 1997. Has 3 picks off Lions QB Joey Harrington. • Has 6 career INTs against the Lions and Vikings, the most of any franchises. • Had 7 tackles, the 2nd-highest total of the season @ Carolina (10/30). • Missed game vs. New Orleans (9/25) and @ Atlanta (10/2) with knee injury. • Started at FS but forced to leave game with knee injury @ Cincinnati (9/18) after notching 3 tackles and a PD. • Made impact on Vikings defense quickly as he snared a Brian Griese pass in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay

(9/11) and returned it 88 yards for the Vikings lone TD of the day. • His TD return vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) was his 8th career TD and his 6th by INT return. • His 88-yard return vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) ranks as the 5th-longest INT return in Vikings history. • Tied for team-high with 10 tackles vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Veteran presence in defensive backfield was a priority signing in the Vikings defensive overhaul in 2005. • Signed away from NFC North rival Green Bay in 2005. • Played final game as a Packer in Wild Card playoff loss to Vikings at Lambeau Field in January 2005. • Shared a sack of current teammate Daunte Culpepper in his last game with Green Bay. • Starter for the NFC at FS in the Pro Bowl following the 2000 and 2002 seasons. • Has scored 7 career defensive TDs, 5 on INTs and 2 on FRs. • Served as color commentator for NFL Europe games in spring of 2005. • Brother, Jamie, plays LB for Seattle Seahawks.

46 CULLEN LOEFFLER, LS, 2ND YEAR, TEXAS

2005 SEASON: 4 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 2 Special Teams Tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18) • Snapped for longest FG in team history when Paul Edinger hit a 56-yarder as time in 23-20 win vs. Green

Bay (10/23). • Led team with 2 special teams stops @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Notched special teams tackle in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Returns for his 2nd season as the Vikings long snapper after a solid rookie campaign. • Joins TE Richard Owens and DT Spencer Johnson as only rookie free agents to make the opening-day roster. • Son of former Texas Congressman Tom Loeffler, who also played for the Longhorns. • Member of the Big 12 Academic Honor Roll 4 times.

48 UKEE DOZIER, CB, ROOKIE, MINNESOTA

2005 SEASON: 2005 HIGHS:

• 2 Special Teams Tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18) • Signed from practice squad to active roster on 12/14. • Joined Vikings practice squad on 9/27 after Willie Offord was placed on injured reserve and Will Hunter called

from practice squad to the active roster. • Spent time in 2005 training camp with the Vikings, signed on 8/2 and waived on 9/3. • Signed as a rookie free agent with Tampa Bay but did not go to training camp with the team. • Played collegiately at University of Minnesota.

49 RICHARD OWENS, TE, 2ND YEAR, LOUISVILLE 2005 SEASON: 2 catches, 18 yards, 9.0 avg., 12 long 17 special teams tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery 2005 HIGHS:

• 2 Catches vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 18 Receiving Yards vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 12 Long Catch vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 3 Special Teams Tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25), @ NY Giants (11/13) • 1 Forced Fumble vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 1 Fumble Recovery vs. New Orleans (9/25)

OWEN’S CAREER TOTALS OFFENSE: 8 catches, 69 yards, 18 long, 0 TDs 21 special teams tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery

• Ranks 2nd on team with 17 special teams tackles. • Started 2nd game of season @ Green Bay (11/21). • Started game @ Green Bay (11/21) on Monday Night Football at H-back, lining up in the backfield. • Tied season-high with 3 special teams tackles @ NY Giants (11/13) and played key role in punt return TD

by Mewelde Moore and kickoff return TD by Koren Robinson. • Shares special teams captain duties with Rod Davis following season-ending injury to Willie Offord. • Hauled in a pair of passes for 18 yards with a long of 12 vs. New Orleans (9/25) and had strong special teams

game with 3 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. • Notched a pair of special teams tackles to tie for team high vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Earned spot on final roster as a versatile TE/HB who contributes on special teams. • Member of impressive 2004 Vikings draft class that saw 6 of the 8 players selected start a game. • Will serve as a backup long snapper. • Joins DT Spencer Johnson and LS Cullen Loeffler as the only rookie free agents to make the opening-day roster

in 2004.

50 ROD DAVIS, LB, 2ND YEAR, SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI 2005 SEASON: 11 tackles, 7 solo, 1 FF 11 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 11 Total Tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 7 Solo Tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 1 Forced Fumble @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 2 Special Teams Tackles vs. Green Bay (10/23), @ NY Giants (11/13), vs. St. Louis (12/11)

DAVIS’ CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE: 12 tackles, 7 solo, 1 forced fumble, 26 special teams tackles

• Shares special teams captain duties for 2005 with Richard Owens. • Tied season-high with 2 special teams tackles @ NY Giants (11/13) and played key role in Mewelde Moore’s

punt return TD and Koren Robinson’s kickoff return TD. • Notched a special teams stop @ Atlanta (10/2). • Made 1st career start @ Cincinnati (9/18), replacing injured Sam Cowart at MLB. • Led Vikings with 11 tackles, 7 solo, and a forced fumble @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Returns in 2005 as a backup LB and key special teams player. • Tied for 3rd on team with fellow rookie LB Dontarrious Thomas with 16 special teams tackles in 2004 • Set season-high 5 special teams tackles vs. Detroit (11/21), tieing for 2nd-most in a game by a Viking and the

most since Jack Brewer vs. Buffalo in 2002. • Saw most extensive time on defense of season @ Detroit (12/19) and posted 1st career tackle on defense. • Enters the 2004 season as a top reserve LB and able to contribute on special teams. • Compiled impressive stats as a 4-year starter at Southern Miss, amassing 526 tackles. • One of 5 defensive players taken with the Vikings 8 draft picks in 2004.

51 LANCE JOHNSTONE, DE, 10TH YEAR, TEMPLE

2005 SEASON: 21 tackles, 14 solos, 6.5 sacks, 14 QB Hurries, 2.0 tackle for loss, 2005 HIGHS:

• 3 Tackles vs. TB (9/11), @ Cinn. (9/18), vs. Det. (11/6), @ Det. (12/4) • 2.0 Sacks vs. Detroit (11/6) • 3 QB Hurries vs. Detroit (11/6) • 1.0 Tackle For Loss vs. Cleveland (11/27), @ Detroit (12/4)

JOHNSTONE’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE 399 tackles, 286 solos, 113 asst., 69.0 sacks, 2 INT, 10 PD, 77 QBH, 20 FF, 5 FR, 12.0 TFL

• Moved into 10th in Vikings history for sacks with 40.0, passing former Purple People Eater Gary Larsen

for 10th and trailing Mark Mullaney’s 41.5 for 9th. • Sacked Trent Dilfer vs. Cleveland (11/27) for his 40th sack as a Viking. Ended game with 2 tackles, 2 QB

hurries, a sack and a tackle for loss. • Notched season-high 2.0 sacks against Lions QB Joey Harrington vs. Detroit (11/6), giving him 9.5 career

sacks against the Lions- the most of any team. • Notched 1st career sack as a rookie in 1996 vs. Detroit QB Scott Mitchell. • Returned to lineup @ Chicago (10/16) and shared a sack against Bears QB Kyle Orton. • Inactive @ Atlanta (10/2) with shoulder injury. • Notched 2nd sack of the season vs. New Orleans (9/25) and his 5th of his career against Aaron Brooks. • Notched a sack of Brian Griese and posted 3 tackles in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Teams with DT Kevin Williams to give the Vikings one of them most productive pass rushing tandems in the NFL

in 2003 and 2004. • Has amassed 27.5 sacks in past 3 seasons and combined with Kevin Williams for 46.5. • His 69.0 career sacks is the most of any active Vikings defender, 40.0 coming with the Vikings. • Moved into 10th place in Vikings history with 40.0 sacks, Gary Larsen for 10th and trailing Mark Mullaney

(41.5) for 9th place. • Moved into 10th in Vikings history for forced fumbles by a defensive lineman with 9. • Most experienced Vikings defender up front with 152 career games played and 80 starts, including 74

games played with 24 starts as a Viking. • Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for performance vs. Denver (10/19/03), the 1st time in his career he

has been honored as Player of the Week. • Returned a Steve Beuerlein INT for his 1st career INT return TD vs. Denver (10/19/03). • Had 1st career blocked FG @ NY Jets (10/20/02), the 1st Vikings block FG by a since 1997. • Posted consecutive 10-sack seasons in 1998 (11.0) and 1999 (10.0). • Has scored 3 career TDs on fumble recoveries and forced a fumble that was returned for a TD. • Active in the community, sponsors Lance’s Sack Pack at Harvest Prep School in Minneapolis and sponsors the Urban

Renaissance Youth Foundation. 52 KEITH NEWMAN, LB, 7TH YEAR, NORTH CAROLINA

2005 SEASON: 46 tackles, 33 solos, 7.0 tackles for loss, 7 QB Hurries, 1 INT, 3.0 Sacks, 1 FR, 1 FF, 1 pass defensed 2005 HIGHS:

• 10 Tackles @ NY Giants (11/13) • 9 Solo Tackles @ NY Giants (11/13) • 1 Tackle For Loss 3 times, last vs. Detroit (11/6) • 1 Fumble Recovery @ Chicago (10/16) • 1 Forced Fumble vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 2 QB Hurries vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 1 Interception vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 1.0 Sack vs. Detroit (11/6), vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 1 Pass Defensed @ NY Giants (11/13)

NEWMAN’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE 407 tackles, 265 solos, 142 assists, 23.0 sacks, 2 INT, 18 PD, 29 QBH, 8 FF, 3 FR, 7.0 TFL

• Has started 74 of his 90 career games in the NFL. • Started at SLB vs. St. Louis (12/11) but left early with knee injury. • Started at SLB @ Detroit (12/4), putting the pressure on Lions QB Jeff Garcia on the Lions final play that

ended with a Corey Chavous interception at the Vikings 2-yard line. • Started at SLB vs. Cleveland (11/27), notching a sack of Trent Dilfer with a forced fumble and 5 tackles.

• Started at SLB @ Green Bay (11/21) and had 3 tackles. • Started at SLB in 4-3 alignment @ NY Giants (11/13), notching season-high 10 tackles, a tackle for loss, shared

a sack of Eli Manning with Pat Williams and had a pass defensed. • His 10-tackle performance @ NY Giants (11/13) tied his career-high. • Started at SLB in 4-3 defense vs. Detroit (11/6) and had sack of Lions QB Joey Harrington, his 2nd time

catching Harrington in consecutive games, giving him 21.5 career sacks. • Started at SLB in 3-4 defense @ Carolina (10/30). • Started at SLB in 3-4 defense vs. Green Bay (10/23) and notched 5 tackles. • Started at SLB in 3-4 defense @ Chicago (10/16) where he had a fumble recovery and 3 tackles. • Grabbed 2nd career INT when he snared an Aaron Brooks toss vs. New Orleans (9/25) and shared a sack

of the Saints QB with DE Darrion Scott. • Started at SLB @ Cincinnati (9/18), his 15th start in a Vikings uniform in 17 career games for the team. Ended

day with 3 tackles and a tackle for loss. • Had impressive 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), creating havoc for the Bucs and notching 2 tackles, 2 QB

hurries and a tackle for loss. • Brings veteran presence to the Vikings LB group. • Started 14 regular season and both playoffs games at SLB in 2004 for the Vikings. • Free agent pickup late in 2004 offseason comes to Minnesota familiar with several players and defensive

coordinator Ted Cottrell. • Part of the 1999 Buffalo defense that ranked #1 in the NFL under Ted Cottrell. • Played in Buffalo with CBs Ken Irvin and Antoine Winfield, fellow LB Sam Cowart and DT Pat Williams. • Spent 4 seasons with Buffalo (1999-2002) and 2003 with Atlanta.

54 DONTARRIOUS THOMAS, LB, 2ND YEAR, AUBURN

2005 SEASON: 42 tackles, 32 solos, 2 passes defensed 14 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 10 Tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 7 Solo Tackles vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 1 Pass Defensed vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 2 Special Teams Tackles vs. Detroit (11/6), @ NY Giants (11/13)

THOMAS’ CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE: 118 tackles, 81 solos, 37 assts, 0.5 sacks, 4 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR, 2 QBH 29 special teams tackles

• Notched career-best 5 special teams stops vs. St. Louis (12/11), 1 shy of the team record of 6. Also

chipped in 4 tackles on defense. • Had 5 tackles and a pair of special teams tackles @ NY Giants (11/13). • Returned to action vs. Detroit (11/6) and notched 3 tackles on defense along with 2 on special teams. • Inactive for game vs. Green Bay (10/23) and @ Carolina (10/30) with shoulder injury. • Had 3 tackles @ Atlanta (10/2). • Started game vs. New Orleans (9/25) in place of injured E.J. Henderson. • Led Vikings LBs with 10 tackles and a pass defensed vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Started 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) when team opened in nickel defense and had 4 tackles on the day. • Will give the Vikings valuable depth at LB and will play key role on special teams in 2005. • Started 5 games as a rookie in 2004 for the Vikings. • Speedy LB will have role in Vikings nickel package. • Named winner of the 1st SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award. • One of 8 Division I National College Scholar-Athlete Award winners. • A 3-time SEC Academic Honor Roll choice. • Teammate at Auburn with fellow Vikings rookie DT Spencer Johnson. • Joined Kenechi Udeze and Darrion Scott to give the Vikings defensive players with the first 3 draft choices for

only the 4th time in team history.

55 SAM COWART, LB, 8TH YEAR, FLORIDA STATE 2005 SEASON: 80 tackles, 54 solos, 1 QB hurry, 2 passes defensed, 1.0 sack, 4.0 tackles for loss 2005 HIGHS:

• 9 Solo Tackles @ Atlanta (10/2)

• 10 Total Tackles vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 1 QB Hurries vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 1 Pass Defensed @ Carolina (10/30), @ NY Giants (11/13) • 1.0 Sack @ Atlanta (10/2) • 2.0 Tackle for Loss @ NY Giants (11/13)

COWART’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE: 889 tackles, 582 solos, 307 assts, 10.5 sacks, 27 PD, 6 FF, 4 FR, 4 INT, 1 QB Hurry • Has started 84 of his 96 career games and 4 of the 5 playoff games he has played. • Tied for lead among Vikings LBs with 5 stops and a tackle for loss vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Had 6 tackles @ Detroit (12/4). • Notched season-best 10 tackles vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Started @ Green Bay (11/21) and tied for team lead with 9 tackles and added a tackle for loss. • Had 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and a pass defensed @ NY Giants (11/13). • Posted 4 tackles vs. Detroit (11/6) while starting at MLB as team returned to 4-3 alignment. • Had 7 tackles and a pass defensed @ Carolina (10/30). • Led Vikings LBs with 6 tackles vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Started at an ILB spot when Vikings opened in 3-4 defense @ Chicago (10/16) and tied for lead among Vikings

LBs with 7 tackles. • Led Vikings LBs with 9 solo stops @ Atlanta (10/2). • Started at MLB @ Atlanta (10/2) where he notched his 1st career sack of Falcons QB Michael Vick and

giving him 11.5 career sacks. • Returned to starting role at MLB vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Inactive for game @ Cincinnati (9/18) due to calf injury. • Led Vikings LBs with 6 tackles and had a QB hurry in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Veteran MLB brings savvy and leadership to the Vikings defense. • Acquired in trade from NY Jets for a 7th-round pick in the 2005 Draft. • Familiar with Vikings Defensive Coordinator Ted Cottrell from their days in Buffalo and the NY Jets. • Joins several former Buffalo defensive teammates in Minnesota, notably Antoine Winfield and Pat Williams. • Earned a spot in the Pro Bowl following the 2000 season. • Has posted over 100 tackles in 5 of his 7 NFL seasons. • Consensus All-Rookie choice in 1998.

56 E.J. HENDERSON, LB, 3RD YEAR, MARYLAND

2005 SEASON: 76 tackles, 55 solos, 1 QB hurry, 1 pass defensed, 1 tackle for loss, 1 FF, 1FR 3 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 9 Total Tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18), @ Carolina (10/30), @ Green Bay (11/21) • 7 Solo Tackles @ Carolina (10/30), @ Detroit (12/4) • Sack • 1 QB Hurries @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 1 Forced Fumble @ Green Bay (11/21) • 1 Fumble Recovery vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 1 Pass Defensed @ Atlanta (10/2) • 1 Tackles for Loss @ Green Bay (11/21) • 2 Special Teams Tackle vs. St. Louis (12/11)

HENDERSON’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE: 224 tackles, 154 solos, 70 assts, 1.0 sacks, 9 PD, 2 FF, 2 FR, 0 INT, 9.0 TFL, 7 QBH 30 special teams tackles • Started at WLB vs. St. Louis (12/11), tieing for lead among Vikings LBs with 5 tackles and added a pair of

stops on special teams. • Started at WLB and led Vikings LBs with 8 tackles @ Detroit (12/4). • Started at WLB and had a pair of tackles along with recovering a Trent Dilfer fumble vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Started at WLB where he tied for team-high with 9 tackles, a TFL and a forced fumble at Green Bay (11/21) • Started at WLB and notched 7 tackles @ NY Giants (11/13), moving him to 200 career tackles. • Had 4 tackles vs. Detroit (11/6), starting at WLB.

• Led Vikings LBs with 9 tackles @ Carolina (10/30). • Started along with Sam Cowart at ILB spot vs. Green Bay (10/23) when team opened in 3-4 defense. • Started at an ILB spot when team opened in a 3-4 defense @ Chicago (10/19) and tied for lead among Vikings

LBs with 7 tackles. • Returned to starting lineup @ Atlanta (10/2), ending game with 6 tackles and a pass defensed. • Missed game vs. New Orleans (9/25) with ankle injury. • Started at WLB @ Cincinnati (9/18), posting season-high 9 tackles and a QB hurry. • Had 5 tackles in season-opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Moves from starting MLB in 2004 to the WLB spot in 2005. • Led 2004 Vikings with 125 tackles. • Earned Butkus Award and Bednarik Award as the top LB and top defensive player as a senior. • Selected in 2nd round of 2003 NFL Draft (40th overall) and the 3rd LB taken following Nick Barnett (Green Bay,

29th) and Boss Bailey (Detroit, 34th). • Consensus All-America as a junior and senior. • Played major role in the return to prominence of Maryland football.

57 RAONALL SMITH, LB, 4TH YEAR, WASHINGTON STATE

2005 SEASON: 19 total tackles, 13 solos, 1 QB Hurry, 1.0 Tackle For Loss, 1 pass defensed 20 special teams tackles, 2005 HIGHS:

• 6 Total Tackles @ Chicago (10/16) • 4 Solo Tackles @ Detroit (12/4) • 1.0 Tackle For Loss @ Carolina (10/30) • 1 QB Hurry @ Carolina (10/30) • 1 Pass Defensed vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 3 Special Teams Tackles @ Carolina (10/30), @ NY Giants (11/13)

SMITH’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE: 42 total tackles, 32 solo, 10 asst., 2.0 tackle for loss, 1 INT, 2 passes defensed

33 special teams tackles • Leads team with 20 stops on special teams. • Had a pair of tackles and a pass defensed along with a special teams stop vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Set season-high with 4 solo stops on defense @ Detroit (12/4). • Tied season-high with 3 special teams tackles @ NY Giants (11/13). • With 3 starts on the 2005 season, he has matched his career total starts entering the 2005 season. • Started @ Carolina (10/30) in 3-4 alignment and ended game with 3 tackles, a tackle for loss and a QB hurry. • Started vs. Green Bay (10/23) when team opened in 3-4 defense. • Started 1st game of 2005 when he opened at WLB in 3-4 defense @ Chicago (10/16) and had 6 tackles. • Tied for team-high with 2 special teams tackles @ Atlanta (10/2). • Notched a special teams tackle in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Has battled injuries throughout his early NFL career. • Selected with the 38th overall choice in the 2002 Draft and the 3rd LB taken in the Draft, following Northwestern’s

Napolean Harris (23rd to Oakland) and UCLA’s Robert Thomas (31st- St. Louis). • The 1st Vikings draftee from Washington St. since Keith Millard ( 13th overall) in 1984. • Teammate of Vikings C Cory Withrow at Washington State. • Started 28 of the 36 games he played at WSU.

58 NAPOLEON HARRIS, LB, 4TH YEAR, NORTHWESTERN

2005 SEASON: 19 tackles, 12 solos, 3 passes defensed, 1.0 sack, 1.0 tackle for loss 2 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 3 Total Tackles vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 2 Solo Tackles vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), vs. Green Bay (10/23) • 1.0 Tackle For Loss @ Carolina (10/30) • 1 Passes Defensed 4 times, last vs. Detroit (11/6) • 1.0 Sack @ Chicago (10/16) • 1 Special Teams Tackles @ Carolina (10/30), vs. St. Louis (12/11)

HARRIS’ CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE: 270 total tackles, 193 solo, 77 asst., 3.5 sacks, 9 PD, 3 FF

• Saw time on special teams and defense vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Inactive for game @ Detroit (12/4). • Posted a pair of tackles @ NY Giants (11/13). • Had 3 tackles and a tackle for loss @ Carolina (10/30). • Saw time at LB in passing situations @ Chicago (10/16) and vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Opened game @ Atlanta (10/2), notching a pair of tackles and a pass defensed. • Started at SLB vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Had a pair of tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Started 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), notching 3 tackles and a pass defensed. • Acquired in the Randy Moss trade with Oakland. • Steps into Vikings starting lineup at SLB. • Joins Antoine Winfield, Kevin Williams, Kenechi Udeze and Erasmus James as former 1st-round draft picks on

the Vikings newly re-vamped defense. • Started at MLB in Super Bowl XXXVII for Raiders as a rookie in 2002. • Faced current teammate Brad Johnson when he was QB of Tampa Bay in Super Bowl. • Named All-Rookie by Pro Football Weekly. • Played basketball at Northwestern during freshman season.

59 HEATH FARWELL, LB, ROOKIE, SAN DIEGO STATE

2005 SEASON: 13 special teams tackles 2005 HIGHS:

• 4 Special Teams Tackles @ NY Giants (11/13) • Inactive for game vs. St. Louis after suffering knee injury @ Detroit (12/4). • Ranks tied for 5th in Vikings special teams tackles while playing in only 7 games. • Led team with season-best 4 special teams tackles @ NY Giants (11/13). • Tied for team lead with 3 special teams stops vs. Detroit (11/6) for 2nd straight week. • Led team with 3 solo special teams tackles @ Carolina (10/30), his 1st career stats. • Joins CBs Laroni Gallishaw and Dovonte Edwards as the lone rookie free agents to make the club in 2005. • Dressed for and played in 1st career regular-season game vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Signed from Vikings practice squad to active roster on Saturday, 10/22. • Made big impact in 1st career game when he saved a punt from going into the end zone for a touchback, pinning

the Packers deep in their own end. • Spent 2005 training camp with the Vikings. • Originally joined the team as a rookie free agent, signed immediately following the 2005 NFL Draft. • Workout partners with former Vikings FS Brian Russell in San Diego where the pair trained in the offseason. • Joins fellow 2005 rookie free agents CB Dovonte Edwards and CB Laroni Gallishaw as undrafted players who

have seen game time. 60 CORY WITHROW, C, 6TH YEAR, WASHINGTON STATE

• Returned to starting lineup after injury sidelined Melvin Fowler @ Green Bay (11/21) on Monday Night Football.

• In Packers game, was part of a revamped line that helped pave the way for Mewelde Moore to run for 122 yards on 22 carries.

• Came into game @ NY Giants (11/13) for injured Melvin Fowler and played rest of the game in 24-21 win. • Started @ Atlanta (10/2). • Started vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Started @ Cincinnati (9/18), a team he spent time on the practice squad with in 1998. • Started 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Steps into Vikings starting job at C in the wake of Matt Birk’s season-ending hip injury. • Has started 9 career games, 8 at C and 1 at RG. • Opened career-best 5 games in Birk’s absence in 2004. • During his 5 starts in 2004 The Vikings averaged 413 yards per game and Daunte Culpepper earned a pair of

Player of the Week honors (FedEx Air and NFC Offensive). • Started 1st NFL game at Pittsburgh in 2001 when he opened at RG for injured David Dixon. • Played in his 1st NFL game in 2000 opener vs. Chicago.

• Was moved to the 53-man roster for 2 games in 1999 by Minnesota. • Spent most of 1999 on the Vikings practice squad. • Spent time on the Cincinnati practice squad in 1998. • Originally entered NFL as a rookie free agent with Minnesota in 1998. • Played center for 1998 San Diego 1st-round draft pick Ryan Leaf at Washington State.

64 ANTHONY HERRERA, G/C, 2ND YEAR, TENNESSEE • Started vs. St. Louis (12/11) at LG. • Started game @ Detroit (12/4) at LG. • Started 1st career game vs. Cleveland (11/27), helping team to 24-12 win. • Saw most significant time of his career, stepping in at LG to replace injured Toniu Fonoti, playing most

of the 2nd half. • In Packers game, was part of a revamped line that helped pave the way for Mewelde Moore to run for 122

yards on 22 carries. • Inactive vs. Green Bay (10/23), @ Carolina (10/30) and vs. Detroit (11/6). • Picked up a short kickoff and returned it 6 yards @ Atlanta (10/2). • Played in 1st action at RG vs. New Orleans (9/25) and plays in kickoff return wedge. • Saw 1st career game action on special teams @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Changed jersey to #64 in 2005 in honor of former Vikings star Randall McDaniel, a childhood hero. • Had promising preseason cut short by leg infection resulting from being cleated during training camp. • Versatile lineman who can play G and C. • Will give Vikings depth along the line as he grows more comfortable at C. • Joined Vikings as an undrafted free agent. • Earned degree in economics from Tennessee. • Born in Trinidad.

67 MELVIN FOWLER, C, 4TH YEAR, MARYLAND

• Started @ Detroit (12/4) and vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Returned to starting lineup vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Did not play @ Green Bay (11/21) with injury he aggravated the week before. • Started @ NY Giants (11/13), his 1st start against his hometown team but left game with injured oblique. • Started vs. Detroit (11/6), helping pave the way for Michael Bennett to rush for 106 yards and QB Brad Johnson

to start his 100th career game in the win. • Started as a Viking @ Carolina (10/30). • Started vs. Green Bay (10/23) in comeback win from a 17-0 halftime deficit. • Started 1st game as a Viking @ Chicago (10/16). • Stepped in briefly at C @ Atlanta (10/2). • Dressed but did not play in 2005 season opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) and @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Acquired via trade with Cleveland on NFL roster cut-down day 9/3/05 when the Vikings send OT Nat Dorsey to

the Browns. • Played collegiately at Maryland with Vikings QB Shuan Hill, TE Jeff Dugan and LB E.J. Henderson. • Veteran lineman has starting experience, having opened 14 of his 30 career games. • Originally a 3rd-round pick of the Browns in 2002. • Started all 44 games he played at Maryland. • Joins Vikings Head Coach Mike Tice as a native of Long Island, NY. • Active in community outreach programs in Cleveland that included Make-A-Wish and children’s hospitals.

72 MARCUS JOHNSON, G, ROOKIE, MISSISSIPPI

• Started at RT @ Detroit (12/4) and vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Started 1st game at RT vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Stepped in at RT in relief of Mike Rosenthal @ Green Bay (11/21) on Monday Night Football. • In Packers game, was part of a revamped line that helped pave the way for Mewelde Moore to run for 122

yards on 22 carries. • Played in “heavy” package @ NY Giants (11/13) as a tackle-eligible giving the Vikings an extra lineman. • Saw time on special teams @ Chicago (10/16), vs. Green Bay (10/23), @ Carolina (10/30) and vs. Detroit (11/6). • Started @ Atlanta (10/2). • Started vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Stated @ Cincinnati (9/18), his 1st career road game.

• Became the 1st Vikings rookie G to start the season opener when he lined up against Tampa Bay (9/11). • Ranks as only the 6th offensive line rookie in team history to start on opening day. • Becomes the 1st Vikings rookie offensive lineman to start the season opener since Todd Steussie in 1994. • Brother, Belton, was a lineman with the Cincinnati Bengals. • Spent 3 seasons in college protecting NY Giants QB Eli Manning. • Took over starting RG spot in 2nd preseason game.

73 ADAM GOLDBERG, OL, 2ND YEAR, WYOMING • Started at RG vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Started at RG @ Detroit (12/4). • Started at RG vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Started at RG @ Green Bay (11/21) on Monday Night Football. • In Packers game, was part of a revamped line that helped pave the way for Mewelde Moore to run for 122

yards on 22 carries. • Started @ NY Giants (11/13) in Vikings 24-21 win. • Started at RG vs. Detroit (11/6), opening the way for Michael Bennett to rush for 106 yards, his 1st game over

100 yards since 2003 and the highest total of the 2005 season. • Started @ Carolina (10/30). • Started vs. Green Bay (10/23) in 23-20 Vikings win. • Started 1st career game at RG and 1st game of 2005 @ Chicago (10/16). • Stepped in at RG in relief of Marcus Johnson vs. New Orleans (9/25) and @ Atlanta (10/2). • Came into game at RG in relief of rookie starter Marcus Johnson in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) and @

Cincinnati (9/18). • Makes move to backup C for the Vikings in 2005 along with backup roles at G and T. • Gained valuable starting experience in 2004 at RT following injury to starter Mike Rosenthal. • Opened 6 games in the 2004 regular season and both playoff contests at RT. • Originally began his NFL career as an undrafted rookie in 2003 with the Vikings on practice squad. • Active in his home community through Miracles of Mitch Foundation and several causes. • Attended Twin Cities suburban Edina High, the same high school as NFL standout Karl Mecklenburg.

74 BRYANT McKINNIE, T, 4TH YEAR, MIAMI

• Started @ Green Bay (11/14) on Monday Night Football. • Started @ NY Giants (11/13) in Vikings 24-21 win. • Paved way for Michael Bennett to rush for 106 yards vs. Detroit (11/6), the Vikings 2nd 100-yard rusher on the

season. • Has started 52 straight games dating back to rookie season in 2002. • Has started 52 of his 53 career games, including playoffs. • The 7th overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. • Highest draft pick by Vikings since 1985 when Chris Doleman was selected #4. • Joins Ron Yary as the other Outland Trophy winner in Vikings history. • Follows Hall of Fame inductee Ron Yary as the 2nd-highest offensive lineman drafted in team history- Yary was

#1 overall in 1968. • Was the 1st of 11 Miami Hurricanes drafted in 2002 and 1 of 5 in the 1st round.

75 MIKE ROSENTHAL, T, 7TH YEAR, NOTRE DAME

• Started @ Green Bay (11/21) on Monday Night Football. • Started @ NY Giants (11/13) in 24-21 win, the 1st game back at Giants Stadium where he began his NFL career. • Full-time starter at RT, has opened all 9 games. • Helped Michael Bennett rush for 106 yards vs. Detroit (11/6), the 9th career 100-yard game for Bennett and the

Vikings season-high. • Came back from injury in 2004 to start season-opener in 2005 vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Returns in 2005 after being sidelined for final 14 games of 2004 with broken foot. • Started 1st game as a Viking in 2003 opener @ Green Bay. • Played against Vikings in 2000 NFC Championship game and in Super Bowl XXXV.

76 CHRIS LIWIENSKI, G, 7TH YEAR, INDIANA • Saw time on special teams vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Inactive for game @ Green Bay (11/21), snapping streak of 73 straight starts.

• Helped Michael Bennett go for 106 rushing yards vs. Detroit (11/6), the 9th time in his career over 100 yards. • Starts at LG for the 3rd straight season after a brief move to RG during 2005 training camp. • Has started every game for the Vikings since the 2001 season opener. • In his 4 seasons as a starter the Vikings have ranked 12th (2001), 2nd (2002), 1st (2003) and 4th (2004) in NFL

offense. • Another example of a Vikings OL who started on the team’s practice squad and developed into a starter. • Witnessed birth of 1st child, a son, Jack, the day before playing @ Green Bay (11/14). • Returns for his 2nd season as the starter at LG. • Named to USA Today All-Joe team, recognizing unheralded players, for the 2001 season. • Spent 1998 and ’99 seasons on the Vikings practice squad. • Signed by Vikings after being released by Lions following training camp his rookie season. • Originally drafted by Detroit in the 7th round in ’98.

78 MATT BIRK, C, 8TH YEAR, HARVARD

• WILL SPEND 2005 ON INJURED RESERVE DUE TO HIP INJURY THAT REQUIRED SURGERY FOLLOWING TRAINING CAMP.

• Earned Pro Bowl berth in first season as a starter. • Had not played center before coming to the Vikings, spending college career at tackle. • Started first NFL game in season opener vs. Chicago (9/3). • In 16 starts during 2000, running back Robert Smith ran for 100 yards 8 times and set a new team record for

single-season rushing at 1,521 yards. • Was chosen in the 6th round (173rd overall) in the 1998 draft. • All-Ivy League and All-Eastern selection as a senior for the Crimson and helped Harvard to the 1997 Ivy League

title. • Played prep football at Cretin-Derham Hall High in St. Paul where he was an all-state selection in football and

basketball. • Active in the Twin Cities community through Vikings Victory Visits to local hospitals, schools and the Oak Park

Neighborhood Center for youth. Joined the Kids Voting Minnesota program in the 2002 offseason. 79 TONIU FONOTI, G, 4TH YEAR, NEBRASKA

• PLACED ON INJURED RESERVE WITH GROIN INJURY ON 12/2/05. • Inactive for game vs. Cleveland (11/27) with groin injury. • Started 1st game as a Viking @ Green Bay (11/21) but left with groin injury. • In Packers game, was part of a revamped line that helped pave the way for Mewelde Moore to run for 122

yards on 22 carries. • Spent opening 4 weeks on Vikings roster inactive for games vs. Green Bay (10/23), @ Carolina (10/30), vs.

Detroit (11/6), @ NY Giants (11/13). • Acquired by Vikings in trade with San Diego on 10/18/05. • Started opening 2 games of 2005 season for Chargers before suffering hand injury. • Has started 33 of the 34 career games he has played in the NFL. • Helped lead San Diego to playoffs in 2004 and win AFC West title for 1st time since 1994. • Earned 1st-Team All-Pro honors from SportsIllustrated.com and named to USA Today All-Joe team. • All-Rookie choice in 2002. • Entered NFL as a 2nd-round choice by the Chargers in 2002. • Played at Nebraska with Vikings CB Ralph Brown. • Graduated from Kahuku High in Hauula, HI.

81 NATE BURLESON, WR, 3RD YEAR, NEVADA-RENO

2005 SEASON: 18 catches, 212 yards, 11.8 avg., 20 long, 1 TD 2 carries, -6 yards, -3.0 avg., -2 long 6 punt returns, 21 yards, 10 long 2005 HIGHS:

• 3 Catches vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. Green Bay (10/23 • 48 Receiving Yards @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 20 Long Catch vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 1 Receiving TDs vs. Detroit (11/6) • 1 Carry @ Carolina (10/30), @ NY Giants (11/13)

BURLESON’S CAREER STATS RECEIVING

NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 115 1,673 14.6 52 12

RUSHING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 6 30 5.0 9 0

PUNT RETURNS NO. FC YARDS AVG LG TDs 25 9 214 8.6 91t 1

• Had 2 catches for 20 yards vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Caught a pair of passes for 26 yards @ Detroit (12/4) in 21-16 win. • Inactive for game @ Green Bay (11/21). • Caught a pair of passes for 14 yards and had a rushing attempt @ NY Giants (11/13). • Snared 1st TD of the season on a 15-yard pass from Brad Johnson vs. Detroit (11/6), the 12th of his

career. • Has caught a TD from each of the 3 QBs who have started for the Vikings during his career. • Returned from injuries that had sidelined him for 2 games to play vs. Green Bay (10/23), catching crucial 3rd-

down pass that led to Vikings final TD of the game. • Inactive for game @ Atlanta (10/2) and @ Chicago (10/23) with knee injury and shoulder injury. • Missed 1st career game due to injury vs. New Orleans (9/25) with knee injury. • Notched team-high 45 receiving yards vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 season opener. • Posted 100th career reception vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) and broke the 1,500-yard mark in 2005 opener. • Enters 2005 as the Vikings top WR after a breakout 2004 season that saw him post 1,006 yards and 9 TDs. • Notched a punt return TD at Indianapolis in 2004, a 91-yarder that was the 2nd-longest in team history. • Became the 9th player in Vikings history to notch 1,000+ yards. • Joined Randy Moss as the only Vikings players to return a punt for a TD and have a TD catch in a game. • His 1,006 receiving yards gave the Vikings a 1,000+ yard receiver for the 12th straight season in 2004. • Led the NCAA in receptions per game (11.5) and yards per game (135.8) as a senior. • Pulled in 138 catches during his senior season for 1,629 yards and 12 TDs. • Enters the 2003 season as the Vikings 3rd WR after a strong pre-season performance. • Brother of former University of Minnesota basketball player Kevin Burleson. • Younger brother, Lyndale, plays basketball at Nevada. • Father, Alvin, played for Calgary of the CFL for 6 seasons following standout career at University of Washington.

83 JEFF DUGAN, TE, 2ND YEAR, MARYLAND

2005 SEASON: 1 special teams tackle 2005 HIGHS:

• 1 Special Teams Tackle @ Atlanta (10/2) • Inactive for 12 of 13 games on the season. • Returns for 2nd season with Vikings as a key backup blocking TE and contributor on special teams. • Joined the Vikings impressive draft class in ’04 that saw 6 of the 8 players selected start a game during their

rookie campaigns. • Made 1st career start and 1st career game played on Monday Night Football @ Philadelphia (9/20). • Joined Vikings as their 7th-round draft pick in 2004. • The 1st TE drafted by the Vikings since Jim Kleinsasser in 1999 (2nd round). • Teammate at Maryland with Vikings LB E.J. Henderson and QB Shaun Hill. • Roomed with Shaun Hill during Terrapin days. • Started 46 of his 49 career games at Maryland.

85 JERMAINE WIGGINS, TE, 6TH YEAR, GEORGIA

2005 SEASON: 57 catches, 500 yards, 8.8 avg., 24 long, 0 TDs 2005 HIGHS:

• 10 Catches @ Chicago (10/16) • 68 Receiving Yards @ Chicago (10/16) • 24 Long Catch vs. Cleveland (11/27) • TD Catches

WIGGINS’ CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 177 1,687 9.5 59 12

• Tied for NFC lead among TEs and tied for 4th in NFL among TEs with 54 catches. • Ranks tied for 11th overall in the NFC with 54 receptions. • Did not catch a pass @ Detroit (12/4), the 1st time he has been shut out as a Viking. • Tied for team-high with 5 catches for 67 yards vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Hauled in game-high 7 catches for team-high 67 yards @ Green Bay (11/21). • Caught 5 passes for 42 yards with a season-long 21-yarder @ NY Giants (11/13) on the final drive of the game

as the Vikings drove to the game-winning FG in the final minute of the game. Caught a 21-yarder and the final completion of the game, a 3-yarder to move the ball to the Giants 30-yard-line on the drive.

• Went over the 1,000-yard mark as a Viking @ Carolina (10/30), only the 10th TE in Vikings history to accomplish the feat.

• Set a Vikings record by reaching 100 receptions in only 20 games, topping the previous mark of 21 games held by Rickey Young and Randy Moss’ 22 games.

• Caught 3 passes for 36 yards @ Carolina (10/30). • Led Vikings with 6 catches vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Set career-high with 10 catches @ Chicago (10/16), ending the game with 68 yards. • Hauled in 3 passes for 25 yards with a long of 15 @ Atlanta (10/2). • Led team with 6 catches vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Tied for team-high with 4 catches and ranked 2nd with 42 yards in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • In only 14 games with the Vikings in 2004, has shattered his previous career-highs for catches (18) and yards

(207), both set in 2000. • Led the Vikings with 71 catches in 2004 despite missing 2 games with a broken hand. • Became the 1st Vikings player not named Carter (Anthony and Cris) or Moss to lead the Vikings in receptions since

1986. • Became the 1st Vikings TE to lead the team in catches since Steve Jordan in 1986. • Is the only Vikings TE besides Steve Jordan in 1985 and 1986 to lead the team in catches. • Ranked 3rd among NFC TEs with 71 catches and 4th among NFC TEs with 4 TDs. • Became only the 4th Vikings TE to catch 50+ passes in a season, joining Jordan, Senser and Byron Chamberlain. • His 71 catches on the season ranks 3rd in Vikings history in catches by a TE in a season, trailing Joe Senser’s team

record of 79. • Played in Super Bowl XXXVIII for Carolina and Super Bowl XXXVI with New England. • Caught 1st career TD pass from the opposing QB in the Vikings 2004 season opener- Vinny Testaverde. • Set New England playoff record with 10 catches in AFC Divisonal Playoff game, the infamous Tuck Rule game

vs. Oakland. • Originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent in 1999 with NY Jets on the practice squad. • Avid Boston Red Sox fan who grew up in East Boston.

87 MARCUS ROBINSON, WR, 9TH YEAR, SOUTH CAROLINA

2005 SEASON: 28 catches, 473 yards, 16.9 avg. 68 long, 5 TDs, 1 2-point conversion 2005 HIGHS:

• 4 Catches @ Chicago (10/16), vs. Green Bay (10/23), @ Carolina (10/30) • 80 Receiving Yards vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 68 Long Catch vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 3 TD Catches vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 1 2-Point Conversion @ Cincinnati (9/18)

ROBINSON’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 292 4,256 14.5 80t 38

• Has not missed a game in his 2 seasons with the Vikings, starting 15 of 29 games. • His 13 TD catches over the 2004 and 2005 season leads all Vikings. • Caught game-long 49 yarder vs. St. Louis (12/11).

• Hauled in 3 passes for 32 yards @ Detroit (12/4). • Notched season-high 3 TD catches on 3 catches vs. Cleveland (11/27), tieing his 2nd-best single-game

performance of his career. • Became only the 3rd Vikings player to post 3 TDs on 3 catches in a game, joining Randy Moss (vs. Dallas,

11/26/98) and Charley Ferguson (vs. Chicago, 11/11/62). • Caught an 11-yard pass @ NY Giants (11/13). • Led team with 4 catches for 77 yards and caught a TD from Brad Johnson @ Carolina (10/30). • Tied season-high with 4 catches for 60 yards vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Set season-high with 4 catches for 41 yards @ Chicago (10/16). • Had a 17-yard reception @ Atlanta (10/2). • Grabbed a 68-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) and ended the day with 80 yards. • His 68-yard catch was his longest since game at Green Bay (10/1/00) when he pulled in a 68-yarder. The

catch ranks tied for the 3rd-longest of his career. • Hauled in 2 passes for 40 yards with a long of 21 and caught a 2-point conversion @ Cincinnati (9/18). • Pulled in 3 passes for 22 yards vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 opener. • Most veteran member of the Vikings WRs. • Caught a pass in 15 of 16 games played in 2004 for the Vikings and both playoff games. • His 150-yard receiving day at Houston (10/10/04) was the most by a Vikings WR in 2004. • Caught 50-yard OT game-winner at Houston (10/10/04), tied for the 2nd-longest OT game-winning catch in

Vikings history. • His 8 TDs in 2004 is the 2nd-best total of his career, trailing the 9 TDs he had in 1999 with Chicago. • Son, Marcus, Jr., was born the week leading into game @ Chicago (12/5). • Set Chicago Bears record with 1,400 receiving yards in 1999. • Set Baltimore Ravens record with 4 TD catches vs. Seattle (11/23/03). • Trailed only Randy Moss in the NFC for receiving yards in 1999. • Has 8 career 100+ yard receiving yardage days. • Named NFL Europe’s Offensive MVP in 1998 after spending his rookie NFL season in 1997 on Chicago’s

injured reserve. 89 TRAVIS TAYLOR, WR, 6TH YEAR, FLORIDA

2005 SEASON: 39 catches, 468 yards, 12.0 avg., 31 long, 2 TDs 1 rush, 5 yards 2005 HIGHS:

• 7 Catches @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 75 Receiving Yards @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 31 Long Catch @ Chicago (10/16) • 2 TD Catches vs. New Orleans (9/25)

TAYLOR’S CAREER STATS

RECEIVING NO. YARDS AVG. LG TDs 243 3,164 13.0 73t 17

• Led team with 70 receiving yards and tied for team-high with 5 catches vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Caught a pair of passes for 33 yards with a long of 25 @ Green Bay (11/21) on Monday Night Football. • Caught an 11-yard pass @ NY Giants (11/13) from Brad Johnson on the final drive of the game as the Vikings

got within FG range in 24-21 win. • Led Vikings with 4 catches vs. Detroit (11/6). • Caught a pair of passes @ Carolina (10/30) and broke the 3,000-yard career receiving mark. • Caught 3 passes for 36 yard with a long of 19 vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Had a pair of catches for 37 yards with a season-long 31-yarder @ Chicago (10/16). • Caught 5 passes for 62 yards @ Atlanta (10/2), • Caught a pair of TDs from Duante Culpepper vs. New Orleans (9/25) pulling in TDs of 24 and 13 yards. • His pair of scores vs. New Orleans (9/25) were his 1st since game @ Cincinnati (10/19/03) when he had 2

TDs. • Scored 1st TD as a Viking on 24-yard toss from Culpepper with only 13 seconds expired in the game, the

fastest score in Vikings history. • Had team-high 7 catches for 75 yards @ Cincinnati (9/18), the 7 catches match his career-high.

• Caught 3 passes for 38 yards and tied for team-long with a 25-yarder vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in Vikings debut during 2005 season opener.

• Has made presence felt during preseason, earning starting spot opposite Nate Burleson. • The Vikings 2nd-leading receiver in preseason with 9 catches for 136 yards. • Came to Minnesota as a free agent after spending first 5 years of NFL career with Baltimore. • Selected by Ravens with 10th overall pick in 2000. • Left Baltimore as the team’s all-time leading receiver with 204 receptions and ranks 2nd with 2,758 yards. • Teammates with Vikings WR Marcus Robinson in Baltimore. • Will return to Baltimore to face old teammates on Christmas Night game on ESPN (12/25/05).

93 KEVIN WILLIAMS, DT, 3RD YEAR, OKLAHOMA STATE

2005 SEASON: 47 tackles, 30 solo, 15 QB hurries, 9 QB hurries, 1 FF, 1 FR, 7 PD, 1.0 sack 2005 HIGHS:

• 7 Total Tackles @ Atlanta (10/2) • 5 Solos vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 1.0 Sack @ Chicago (10/16) • 4 QB Hurries vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 1 Forced Fumbles @ Atlanta (10/2) • 1 Fumble Recovery vs. Detroit (11/6) • 3 Pass Defensed @ NY Giants (11/13) • Tackle For Loss

WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE

201 tackles, 127 solos, 74 assists, 22.5 sacks, 2 INT, 53 QBH, 5 FF, 10.0 TFL, 5 FR, 1 TD, 20 PD

• Inactive for game @ Detroit (12/4), snapping streak of 43 straight games started. • Missed 1st career game @ Detroit (12/4) and inactive vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Started at UT but left game vs. Cleveland (11/27) with right knee injury, replaced by rookie C.J. Mosley. • Started at UT on Monday Night Football @ Green Bay (11/21) where he had 4 tackles, 3 QB hurries and a pass

defensed. • Started at UT in 4-3 alingment and had career-best 3 passes defensed of Giants QB Eli Manning along with 3

QB hurries and 3 tackles. • Started at UT as Vikings returned to a 4-3 alignment vs. Detroit (11/6). • Started at LDE in 3-4 alignment @ Carolina (10/30). • Started for 2nd straight week at LDE in Vikings’ 3-4 defense vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Started, had a sack @ Chicago (10/16), ending the day with 6 tackles and a pass defensed. • Started @ Atlanta (10/2), posting 7 tackles, a QB hurry and a forced fumbles. • Started vs. New Orleans (9/25) where he had 4 QB hurries and 6 tackles. • Tied career-best with 4 QB hurries vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Started @ Cincinnati (9/18) at LDE and had 4 tackles. • Had 5 tackles and a QB hurry in 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11). • Emerging as one of the dominant DTs in the NFL, earned 1st Team All-Pro honors and a starting nod in the Pro

Bowl in 2004. • Set Vikings record with 22.0 sacks in his opening 2 seasons with the team. • His 22.0 sacks over the 2003 and 2004 seasons is the most by an NFL DT in that time. • Teamed with Lance Johnstone over the 2003 and 2004 seasons to lead the NFL in sacks by a tandem (43). • Posted the 3rd-longest fumble return in team history when he scooped up a fumble forced by teammate Kenechi

Udeze and rambled 77 yards for a TD vs. Jacksonville (11/28/03) • Consensus all-rookie honoree in 2003. • Tied Vikings record by starting all 16 games as a rookie and only the 2nd defensive player in team history to

accomplish the feat, joining Dewayne Washington in 1994. • Gives the Vikings 3 1st-round picks starting on the defensive line in 2003, joining Chris Hovan and Kenechi

Udeze. • Only Keith Millard had more sacks a rookie (11.0 in 1985) than Williams’ 10.5 in 2003. • Set a Vikings rookie single-game record with 3.0 sacks in 2003 finale at Arizona. • Was the highest-drafted defensive lineman by the Vikings since Chris Doleman was taken #4 overall in 1985. • Selected with the 9th overall pick in 2003. • Started at LDE for the opening 12 games in 2003 and NT for the final 4 games.

94 PAT WILLIAMS, DT, 9TH YEAR, TEXAS A&M

2005 SEASON: 73 tackles, 49 solos, 1.5 sacks, 9 QB hurries, 8.0 tackles for loss, 1 FF, 1 pass defensed 2005 HIGHS:

• 10 Total Tackles @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 8 Solos @ Cincinnati (9/18) • 2.0 Tackles For Loss @ Chicago (10/16), vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 1.0 Sack vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 1 Forced Fumbles @ Chicago (10/16) • 1 Pass Defensed @ Carolina (10/30) • 2 QB Hurries @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. Cleveland (11/27)

WILLIAMS’ CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE

553 tackles, 382 solos, 161 assists, 14.5 sacks, 1 INT (1 TD), 44 QBH, 4 FF (1 TD), 4 FR, 6 PD, 8.0 TFL • Started at NT vs. St. Louis (12/11), ending game with 7 tackles. • Started at NT @ Detroit (12/4), finishing with a pair of tackles and a QB hurry. • Started at NT vs. Cleveland (11/27) and tied season-highs with 10 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and 2 QBH. • Has started 77 of his 120 career games. • Started at NT vs. Green Bay (11/21), finishing with 4 tackles and a tackle for loss. • Started at NT @ NY Giants in Vikings 4-3 scheme, ending game with 6 tackles and shared a sack of Eli Manning

with Keith Newman. • Started at NT as team went back to a 4-3 alignment vs. Detroit (11/6). • Started at NT @ Carolina (10/30), ending with 6 tackles, a tackle for loss, pass defensed and a QB hurry. • Started at NT in 3-4 defense vs. Green Bay (10/23), leading Vikings linemen with 6 tackles, a tackle for loss and

a QB hurry. • Had impressive outing @ Chicago (10/16), starting at NT in Vikings’ 3-4 and proved nearly unblockable. • Started @ Atlanta (10/2), posting 4 tackles. • Started vs. New Orleans (9/25), finishing with 3 tackles and a QB hurry. • Started @ Cincinnati (9/18) at UT, leading the defensive line with 10 tackles and a pair of QB hurries. • Started 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in Vikings debut and had a sack on Bucs QB Brian Griese along with

5 tackles. • Was the 1st free agent the Vikings signed in 2005 off-season, the start of a dramatic defensive overhaul. • Teams with All-Pro DT Kevin Williams to give the Vikings a strong inside presence on defense. • Has played 108 career games with 65 starts. • Has scored 2 career defensive TDs, a fumble return and an interception return. • Regarded as one of the top run-stuffing DTs in the NFL. • Reunited in Minnesota with former Buffalo defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell and several former Bills defensive

teammates- CB Antoine Winfield, LB Sam Cowart, LB Keith Newman and CB Ken Irvin. • Voted by Bills teammates as the 2003 winner of the Ed Block Courage Award. • Named to USA Today’s All Joe Team in 2000. • Active in community outreach efforts during his career in Buffalo and has already started in Minnesota.

95 KENECHI UDEZE, DE, 2ND YEAR, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

2005 SEASON: 9 tackles, 5 solos, 3 QB hurries, 1.0 sack 2005 HIGHS:

• 6 Total Tackles vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 3 Solos vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • 1.0 Sack vs. New Orleans (9/25) • Tackles For Loss • 2 QB Hurries vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) • Passes Defensed • Forced Fumbles • Fumble Recoveries

UDEZE’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE

51 tackles, 33 solo, 18 assists, 6.0 sacks, 1 TFL, 24 QBH, 1 FF, 1 FR

• PLACED ON INJURED RESERVE ON 10/10/05 FOLLOWING SEASON-ENDING KNEE SURGERY. • Inactive for game @ Atlanta (10/2), the 1st game of his career he has missed due to injury. • Notched 1st sack of the season, catching QB Aaron Brooks vs. New Orleans (9/25) along with 3 tackles. • Has posted 2.0 of his 6.0 career sacks against Aaron Brooks. • Started at LDE vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 opener, matching his career-high with 6 tackles and had a pair of

QB hurries. • Moves to starting LDE role for 2005 after opening the season in 15 games at RDE as a rookie. • Joins Kevin Williams and Erasmus James as 1st-round picks along the Vikings defensive line and joins CB

Antoine Winfield and LB Napoleon Harris as 1st-rounders on the Vikings defense. • Ranks 6th in Vikings history for sacks by a rookie with 5.0, tied with Doug Martin and Dwayne Rudd and trailing

Carl Eller (5.5), Alan Page (8.5), Kevin Williams (10.5) and Keith Millard (11.0). • Ranks tied for 2nd in Vikings history for starts by a rookie DE with 15, trailing only Kevin Williams (16 in 2003). • Became the 4th rookie DE to start the season opener vs. Dallas (9/12), joining Carl Eller in 1964, Al Noga in 1988

and Kevin Williams in 2003. • Acquired by Vikings with 20th overall selection in the 2004 NFL Draft. • The 1st USC player drafted by Vikings in 1st round since S Joey Browner in 1983. • Joins Browner, OT Ron Yary (1968) and OT Steve Riley (1974) as 1st-round picks by the Vikings from USC. • The 4 USC players drafted in the 1st round are the most from any school in Vikings history. • Left USC following his junior season to enter the NFL draft. • Joins LB Chris Claiborne as early-entry 1st-round picks from USC with the Vikings. • Consensus All-America honoree in 2003 tied for NCAA lead with 16.5 sacks.

96 C.J. MOSLEY, DT, ROOKIE, MISSOURI

2005 SEASON: 20 tackles, 15 solos, 4 QB hurries, 3.0 sacks, 1 FF, 1 pass defensed 2005 HIGHS:

• 7 Total Tackles vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 5 Solos vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 2.0 Sacks vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 1 Forced Fumble vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 2 QB Hurries vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 1 Pass Defensed vs. St. Louis (12/11)

• Started 2nd straight game vs. St. Louis (12/11), notching 5 tackles, 2 QB hurries and a pass defensed. • Started 1st career game @ Detroit (12/4), replacing Kevin Williams who was sitting out his 1st-ever game. • Notched 3 tackles and had the lone sack of QB Jeff Garcia @ Detroit (12/4). • Made most of his opportunity to play vs. Cleveland (11/27), finishing with a pair of sacks, 7 tackles, a QB

hurry and a forced fumble, causing havoc for Browns QB Trent Dilfer. • Saw most extensive time of the season vs. Cleveland (11/27) when Kevin Williams left the game with a knee

injury. • Played extensively in Vikings line rotation @ NY Giants (11/13) and had a QB hurry on Eli Manning. • Inactive for game vs. Detroit (11/6). • Involved heavily in rotation @ Carolina (10/30). • Saw most extensive time in DL rotation vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Made NFL debut @ Atlanta (10/2), notching 3 tackles. • Inactive for 2005 opener vs. Tampa Bay (9/11), @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Vikings’ 6th-round draft pick in 2005 (191st overall). • Enters 2005 season providing depth along the deep Vikings defensive line. • Left Missouri following junior season to declare for NFL Draft. • Lone underclassman on the Associated Press’ All-Big 12 1st Team. • Grew up on the move as his family followed the career of his US Army father from base to base.

97 SPENCER JOHNSON, DT, 2ND YEAR, AUBURN

2005 SEASON: 28 tackles, 11 solos, 5 QB hurries, 1 pass defensed 2005 HIGHS:

• 9 Total Tackles @ Atlanta (10/2) • 6 Solos @ Atlanta (10/2) • Sack • Tackles For Loss

• 1 Pass Defensed vs. Detroit (11/6) • 2 QB Hurries @ Atlanta (10/2), @ Detroit (12/4)

JOHNSON’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE

82 tackles, 37 solo, 39 assists, 1.0 sacks, 3 PD, 2.0 TFL, 7 QBH • Played DE and DT vs. St. Louis (12/11). • Came back from 3-game absence to play @ Detroit (12/4), leading the defensive line with 6 tackles and

had a pair of QB hurries. • Inactive for game @ NY Giants (11/13), @ Green Bay (11/21) and vs. Cleveland (11/27) with knee injury. • Returned to action vs. Detroit (11/6), notching 3 tackles and a pass defensed. • Inactive for games @ Chicago (10/23), vs. Green Bay (10/23) and @ Carolina (10/30). • Started at LDE for injured Kenechi Udeze @ Atlanta (10/2), leading the defensive line with 9 tackles and a pair

of QB hurries. • Started @ Cincinnati (9/18) at NT when team lined up Pat Williams at UT and Kevin Williams at LDE. • Saw time at DE and DT vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in season opener, posting a tackle and a QB hurry. • Will serve as key DT and DE backup in 2005 after gaining starting experience as a rookie. • His 7 starts as a rookie free agent sets a Vikings record among defensive linemen who were undrafted. Only 4

Vikings undrafted rookies have started more games in a season than Johnson’s 7- C Mick Tingelhoff (14 in 1962), OT Frank Myers (11 in 1978), CB Lee Calland (8 in 1963) and CB Wymon Henderson (8 in 1987).

• Enjoyed productive rookie season, notching nearly 8 tackles per start and ranked 3rd among linemen with 54 tackles despite starting only 7 games and playing in 9.

• Started 3rd game of season and had 1st career sack when he caught Chad Hutchinson @ Chicago (12/5), along with career-high 10 tackles and a tackle for loss.

• Started vs. Jacksonville (11/28) and had 6 tackles to tie for the team lead among Vikings linemen. • Started 1st career game at NT vs. Detroit (11/21), joining TE Richard Owens as the only rookie free agents to

start a game in 2004. Posted 4 tackles. 98 DARRION SCOTT, DE, 2ND YEAR, OHIO STATE

2005 SEASON: 63 tackles, 38 solos, 3.0 tackles for loss, 14 QB hurries, 4.0 sacks, 2 passes defensed, 1 FR 2005 HIGHS:

• 8 Total Tackles vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 6 Solos vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 1.0 Sack @ NY Giants (11/13), vs. Cleveland (11/27), vs. St. Louis (12/11)

• 1.0 Tackle for Loss @ Cincinnati (9/18), vs. Green Bay (10/23), vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 1 Fumble Recovery vs. Cleveland (11/27) • 3 QB Hurries @ Detroit (12/4) • 1 Pass Defensed @ Atlanta (10/2)

SCOTT’S CAREER TOTALS DEFENSE

88 tackles, 49 solos, 39 assists, 4.0 sacks, 0 INT, 11 QBH, 0 FF, 4.0 TFL, 3 FR, 3 PD • Started at LDE vs. St. Louis (12/11) and notched lone sack of the game when he caught Rams rookie

Ryan Fitzpatrick. Ended game with career-best 8 tackles, a tackle for loss and a QB hurry. • His 4.0 sacks ranks 2nd among Vikings, trailing only veteran Lance Johnstone’s 6.5 • Started at LDE @ Detroit (12/4) where he had career-best 3 QB hurries and 3 tackles. • Started at LDE vs. Cleveland (11/27), ending game by tieing season-best with 7 tackles, notched a sack,

a QB hurry and a fumble recovery. Caught Trent Dilfer for the sack and recovered a Dilfer fumble. • Started @ Green Bay (11/21) on Monday Night Football at LDE, ending game with 2 tackles and 3 QB

hurries. • Started at LDE in Vikings 4-3 scheme @ NY Giants (11/14), posting 1st full sack of the season when he

caught Eli Manning and had 4 tackles on the day. • Started at RDE as team went back to 4-3 alignment vs. Detroit (11/6), ending game with 6 tackles to lead the

linemen. • Started at RDE in 3-4 alignment @ Carolina (10/30) and had 5 tackles. • Started at RDE in Vikings 3-4 defense vs. Green Bay (10/23), notched 3 tackles, 2 QB hurries and a pass

defensed.

• Started at RDE when Vikings opened in 3-4 defense @ Chicago (10/16), posting 6 tackles and shared a sack of QB Kyle Orton.

• Started at RDE @ Atlanta (10/2) where he had a career-best 7 tackles and a pass defensed. • Shared 1st career regular season sack with LB Keith Newman when the duo dropped Saints QB Aaron Brooks

vs. New Orleans (9/25). • Started at RDE @ Cincinnati (9/18), ending with 6 tackles, 2 QB hurries and a tackle for loss. • Started at RDE vs. Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 season opener, posting 3 tackles. • Enters 2005 as the starting RDE, a job he took over for the playoffs in 2004. • Part of athletic, young line that features 3 starters drafted in the past 3 seasons, Kevin Williams (1st round, 2003),

Kenechi Udeze (1st round, 2004), Darrion Scott (3rd round, 2004). • Part of impressive Vikings rookie class that had 6 of the 8 draftees start during the ’04 season. • Started Wild Card playoff game @ Green Bay (1/9/05) and notched his 1st career sack on Brett Favre along with

5 tackles to tie for the high among Vikings linemen. • Part of the 14 players drafted from Ohio State in 2004. • Taken in the 3rd Round (88th overall) by the Vikings. • Gave the Vikings a clean sweep of defensive players with the first 3 picks of the draft for only the 4th time in the

Vikings 44 drafts in team history. • Versatile player capable of playing at DT and DE.

99 ERASMUS JAMES, DE, ROOKIE, WISCONSIN

2005 SEASON: 24 tackles, 14 solo, 2.0 sacks, 15 QB hurries, 3 passes defensed, 1 FF, 1.0 tackle for loss 1 special teams tackle 2005 HIGHS:

• 6 Total Tackles vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 4 Solos vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 6 QB Hurries @ NY Giants (11/13) • 1.0 Sack @ Carolina (10/30), @ Green Bay (11/21) • 2 Passes Defensed @ NY Giants (11/13) • 1 Tackle For Loss vs. St. Louis (12/11) • 1 Forced Fumble vs. New Orleans (9/25) • 1 Special Teams Tackle vs. New Orleans (9/25)

• Started at RDE vs. St. Louis (12/11) posting season-high 6 tackles, a tackle for loss and a pair of QB hurries. • Started at RDE and notched season-high 5 tackles and a QB hurry @ Detroit (12/4). • Started at RDE vs. Cleveland (11/27). • Started at RDE on Monday Night Football @ Green Bay (11/21), catching Brett Favre for a sack on the

Packers 1st drive. The sack of Favre came in his 1st game at Lambeau Field after having played his collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin.

• Ended game at Green Bay (11/21) with 4 tackles and a sack, matching his season-high. • Started at RDE in Vikings 4-3 scheme @ NY Giants (11/13) where he had season-high 4 tackles, season-high 2

passes defensed and season-high 6 QB hurries as he harassed Giants QB Eli Manning. • Tied for 7th in Vikings single-game history with 6 QB hurries @ NY Giants (11/13). • Started 1st career game vs. Detroit (11/6), ending game with 2 tackles and 2 QB hurries. • Notched 1st career sack @ Carolina (10/30), catching Jake Delhomme. • Played as part of Vikings DL rotation @ Chicago (10/16) and vs. Green Bay (10/23). • Saw most extensive time on defense of the season @ Atlanta (10/2). • Had a special teams tackle and forced a fumble on kickoff coverage that was recovered by Richard Owens. • Saw 1st career action @ Cincinnati (9/18) and notched a pair of QB hurries against Bengals QB Carson Palmer. • Inactive for game at Tampa Bay (9/11) in 2005 season opener. • Selected with the 18th overall selection in the 2005 NFL Draft, marking the 3rd straight season the Vikings used a 1st-

round pick on a defensive lineman. • Joins RB Michael Bennett (2001) as Wisconsin Badgers selected by the Vikings in the 1st round in recent years. • Did not play football until senior year of high school at McArthur High in Hollywood, FL. • Earned consensus All-America honors in 2004 and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. • Battled back from hip injury that cost him the 2003 season to post 8.0 sacks in 2004.

BIOS OF PLAYERS NOT IN 2005 VIKINGS MEDIA GUIDE

Chris Kluwe P / #5 HT 6-4 / WT 215 / DOB 12-24-81 UCLA / FA for ‘05 NFL: Rookie / Vikings: Rookie OFF THE FIELD Teammates in high school with Vikings WR Keenan Howry at Los Alamitos High...Married, wife’s name is Isabel...Majored in political science. PRO Claimed off waivers by the Vikings on 9/4/05 following final roster cuts to 53 players across the League...Spent 2005 training camp with Seattle after signing as a rookie free agent on 4/25/05...Punted 9 times for 379 yards (42.1 avg, 38.6 net) while landing 1 inside the 20 with a long of 61 during preseason action with the Seahawks. COLLEGE One of the top punters in the NCAA as a senior...One of 3 finalists for the Ray Guy Award, presented annually to the top collegiate punter...As a junior, set a UCLA record for punting yardage at 3,908 yards and punts with 91, a 42.9 average...Landed career-best 25 punts inside the 20 as a senior and averaged 43.4 yards per punt to rank 2nd in the Pac 10 and 14th in the nation...Dropped 19 punts inside the 20 as a junior and booted career-long 66-yarder. PREP Earned USA Today 1st Team All-America honors at P as a senior...Was a 1st-Team All-CIF choice as a junior and senior...Booted an Orange County and CIF-record 60-yard FG as a senior vs. Loyola...Chosen to play in California-Texas Shrine Game and CaliFlorida Bowl.

J.T. O’Sullivan QB / #7 HT 6-2 / WT 227 / DOB 8/25/79 Cal-Davis / FA for ‘05 NFL: 4th Year / Vikings: 1st Year GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2002 (0/0-NO), 2003 (0/0-NO), 2004 (1/0, 0/0-NO/GB). Total- 1/0. • Acquired off Chicago Bears practice squad by the Vikings on 11/8/05. • Saw lone regular-season game action in 2004 season finale for Green Bay as he ran the clock out with a pair of kneel-downs. • Led Frankfurt Galaxy to World Bowl XII against Berlin during 2004 NFL Europe season. • Two-time finalist for Harlon Hill Award during collegiate career at Cal-Davis. OFF THE FIELD Earned bachelor’s degree in English from UC-Davis...Enjoys wiffle ball in his free time. PRO Provides the Vikings with depth at QB following the season-ending injury to Daunte Culpepper...Signed by Vikings off Chicago Bears’ practice squad on 11/8/05...Helped lead Frankfurt to the World Bowl during 2004 NFL Europe season, falling in the championship game to the Berlin Thunder...Has played with 3 of the 4 teams in the NFC North, Green Bay in 2004, Chicago early in 2005 and now the Vikings...Has played in 1 career regular-season game, ending the regular-season finale for the Packers in 2004 with a pair of kneel-downs at Chicago (1/2/05). 2004 Saw 1st career regular-season action in the regular-season finale at Chicago (1/2/05) when he kneeled down in the final 2 snaps of the game...Acquired by Packers as part of trade with New Orleans that sent Green Bay CB Mike McKenzie to Saints on 10/4/04...Was inactive as the Packers’ 3rd QB in 11 games before seeing time in the final game of the season...Inactive as 3rd QB in playoff loss to Minnesota in Wild Card round at Lambeau Field...Opened season as New Orleans’ 3rd QB, inactive for opening 4 games of the season...During preseason action he threw a pair of TDs and ran for another. 2003 Inactive for all 16 games as the Saints’ 3rd QB...Led team in preseason with 117.0 passer rating and threw a pair of TDs. 2002 Inactive for all 16 regular-season games as the Saints’ 3rd QB...Saw time in preseason...Joined Saints as a 6th-round draft pick (186th overall).

COLLEGE Enjoyed a standout career as one of the top small-college QBs during his tenure at Cal-Davis...As a junior and senior was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Award, presented to the Division II player of the year...Earned All-America notice from Associated Press as a junior when he was named to the 3rd Team...Started final 3 seasons...Left program as the career leader in total offense with 11,544 yards...Connected on 669-of-1,070 attempts for 96 TDs and 41 INTs...As a senior, threw for 3,826 yards and 32 TDs...As a junior threw for 3,679 yards and 38 TDs while rushing 70 times for 473 yards and 4 TDs...Tossed a school-record 6 TDs in NCAA semi-final playoff game...As a sophomore in his 1st season as a starter he had 3,217 yards and 26 TDs in earning honorable mention All-America honors...As a freshman, served as backup to future NFL player Kevin Daft. PREP Served as 2-time team captain at Jesuit High in Carmichael, CA...Established several school records during career...Standout catcher on baseball team.

Koren Robinson WR / #18 HT 6-1 / WT 205 / DOB 3/19/80 North Carolina State / FA for ‘05 NFL: 5th Year / Vikings: 1st Year GAMES/STARTS (reg. season, playoffs): 2001 (16/13-Sea.), 2002 (16/16-Sea.), 2003 (15/15, 1/1-Sea.), 2004 (10/8, 1/0-Sea.). Total – 57/52, 2/1

• Selected with the 9th overall choice in the 2001 NFL Draft. • Posted career-best 1,240 yards on 78 receptions with 5 TDs. • Has started 52 of 57 career regular season games played and started 1 of 2 playoff games.

OFF THE FIELD Active during his Seattle tenure with the National Alzheimer’s Association and Seahawks Academy, where he purchased tickets for high-achieving students to Seattle home games.... PRO Holds career receiving average of 14.9 yards per catch...Career-best season came in 2002 when he started all 16 games and notched 78 catches for 1,240 yards and 5 TDs...His 1,240 yards rank as the 2nd-best single-season performance by a Seattle WR and joins Steve Largent as only the 2nd WR in team history to break the 1,200-yard mark...His 78 receptions are the 4th-most by a Seattle WR...Notched the longest catch in team history at St. Louis (10/20/02) with an 83-yarder...Helped Seattle make the playoffs in 2003 and 2004, hosting St. Louis in 2004 Wild Card game and traveling to Green Bay for Wild Card game in 2003 that went to overtime...Has caught a TD in 3 consecutive games twice. 2004 Started 8 of the 10 games he played and played in Wild Card playoff game vs. St. Louis...Ranked 3rd on the Seahawks with 31 catches and 495 yards...Had career-high 9 catches at eventual Super Bowl champion New England (10/17), finishing with 150 yards...Caught TDs at Tampa Bay (9/19) and at San Francisco (11/7)...Pulled in 4 catches 40 yards in Wild Card playoff vs. St. Louis (1/8/05). 2003 Started all 15 games he played...Ranked 2nd on Seahawks with 65 catches and 896 yards...Broke the 100-yard mark with 122 on 6 catches vs. Cleveland (11/30)...Hauled in 4 TDs...Posted game-winning TD vs. St. Louis (9/21) with 1:00 remaining in the game on a 3-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck in a 24-23 win...Led team with 7 catches and 96 yards...Scored final TD of the game in regular-season finale on a 30-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck in 24-17 win at San Francisco (12/27) that clinced playoff spot for 1st time since 1999...Led team with 7 catches for 88 yards and a long of 33 in Wild Card Playoff at Green Bay (1/4/04), his 1st career playoff game. 2002 Had career-best season with 78 catches, 1,240 yards and 5 TDs...Started all 16 games...His 1,240 yards rank 2nd in Seattle history...His 78 receptions rank as the 4th-most in team history...Caught Seahawks-record 83-yard pass at St. Louis (10/20) and scored on a 79-yard pass, both from Trent Dilfer...Game at St. Louis (10/20) marked his 1st career 100-yard game, finishing day with 166...Notched career-best day with 168 yards on 8 catches vs. Kansas City (11/24)...Posted 9 catches for 143 yards at Atlanta (12/15). 2001 Ranked 3rd on Seahawks with 39 catches and 4th with 536 yards...Made 1st career start vs. Philadelphia (9/23)...Notched 1st career TD at Buffalo (11/18). COLLEGE Declared for NFL Draft following sophomore season...Tied Torry Holt’s career-record with 14 100-yard games...Went over the century mark 14 times in 22 career games...Left NCSU ranked 3rd in school history with 15 TD catches...Semi-finalists for Biletnikoff Award as a sophomore...Posted 110 catches, 1,914 yards and had a 17.4 yard per catch average...his 62 catches as a sophomore rank 2nd in single-season annals at NCSU, trailing Torry Holt’s 88 in 1998...Notched 327 total yards in Micron PC Bowl vs. Minnesota...Named the ACC Rookie of the Year in 1999. PREP Attended South Point (NC) High...Rushed for 1,700 yards and 22 TDs as a senior...Named All-Southwest 3-A Conference as a DB...Named area Offensive Player of the Year by the Gaston Gazette.

ROBINSON’S NFL TOTALS

RECEIVING Year No. Yards Avg. Lg TD 2001................ 39 536 13.7 42 1 2002................ 78 1,240 15.9 83 5 2003................ 65 896 13.8 38t 4 playoffs .......... 7 88 12.6 33 0 2004................ 31 495 16.0 33 2 playoffs .......... 4 40 10.0 15 0 Totals ........... 213 3,167 14.9 83 12 Playoffs....... 11 128 11.6 33 0

RUSHING Year No. Yards Avg. Lg TD 2001.................. 4 13 3.3 0 2002.................. 8 56 7.0 0 2003.................. 4 15 3.8 0 2004.................. 1 3 3.0 0 Totals ............. 17 87 5.1 0

ROBINSON’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions............................... 9......................... @ Atlanta, 12/15/02; @ San Diego, 12/29/02; ................................................... ......................... @ New England (10/17/04) Receiving Yards................... 168......................... vs. Kansas City, 11/24/02 Receiving TDs ......................... 1......................... 12 times, last @ San Francisco, 11/7/04 Long Catch ............................ 83......................... @ St. Louis, 10/20/02 Long TD Catch...................... 79t......................... @ St. Louis, 10/20/02

Adimchinobe Echemandu RB / #39 HT 5-10 / WT 226 / DOB 11-21-80 California / FA for ’05 NFL: 2nd Year / Vikings: 1st Year GAMES/STARTS (reg. season, playoffs): 2004 (4/0-Clev.)

• Joined Vikings in week before 2005 training camp began. • Drafted in 7th round (208th overall) by Cleveland in 2004. • Born in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to California as a child.

OFF THE FIELD Earned bachelor’s degree in sociology in May 2003...Has made post-graduate work on master’s degree in education...Cousin of former Cal teammate Nnamdi Asomugha, a 1st-round draft choice of the Oakland Raiders in 2003. PRO Began 2005 season on Vikings practice squad and signed to active roster when Daunte Culpepper was placed on injured reserve...Signed by Vikings on 7/21/05 to provide Vikings with RB depth...Saw time in 4 games as a rookie in Cleveland. 2004 Played in 4 games for the Browns during his rookie season...Carried ball 8 times for 25 yards and caught 3 passes for 25 yards...Most productive day of his career came vs. eventual Super Bowl champions New England (12/5) when he had 3 rushes for 12 yards and 3 receptions for 25...Game vs. New England (12/5) marked the 1st career stats...Saw 1st career regular season action at Cincinnati (11/28)...Ran the ball a career-best 5 times for 13 yards at Buffalo (12/12)...Played in 4th game of season vs. San Diego (12/19) where he attempted a pass...Placed on non-football injury PUP list on 8/30...Activated from PUP COLLEGE Battled through injuries during collegiate career...Enjoyed best season in college as a senior in 2003...Posted 1,434 career rushing yards with 16 TDs during Cal career...Caught 33 passes for 264 yards and 2 TDs...Ran on the Cal track team along with competing in football...Saw time at WR as a freshman due to injuries...Performed under the name Joe Echema prior to his senior season. PREP Starred at Hawthorne (CA) High...Ran for over 1,500 yards and 27 TDs as a senior...Ranked as the 10th-best RB prospect in the West by SuperPrep...Excelled as a 100m and 200m sprinter. ECHEMANDU’S NFL TOTALS RUSHING Year No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD 2004 8 25 3.1 6 0 RECEIVING Year No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD 2004 3 25 8.3 19 0 SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Rushing Yards ...........................13 ...................@ Buffalo, 12/12/04 Rushing Attempts ......................5 .....................@ Buffalo, 12/12/04 Long Rush .................................6 .....................vs. New England, 12/5/04; @ Buffalo, 12/12/04 Receptions ................................3 .....................vs. New England, 12/5/04

Receiving Yards ........................25 ...................vs. New England, 12/5/04 Long Catch ................................19 ...................@ Buffalo, 12/12/04 Passing Attempts ......................1 .....................vs. San Diego, 12/19/04 ECHEMANDU’S CAREER GAME-BY-GAME RUSHING RECEIVING 2004 Opponent Att. Yards Avg. Long TD No. Yards Avg. Long TD 11/28 @ Cincinnati 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 12/5 New England 3 12 4.0 6 0 3 25 8.3 19 0 12/12 @ Buffalo 5 13 2.6 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0

Ukee Dozier CB / #48 HT 6-1/ WT 190/ DOB 3-10-82 COLLEGE: Minnesota ACQUIRED: FA for ‘05 NFL: Rookie / Vikings: Rookie

• Moved from Vikings practice squad to active roster in week leading into St. Louis game. • Played college ball at University of Minnesota.

OFF THE FIELD Majored in sports studies at U of M...Active in several community outreach programs. PRO Joined Vikings during 2005 training camp...Waived on 9/3/05...Signed to Vikings practice squad on 9/27/05...Moved to Vikings active roster on 12/7/05. COLLEGE Started 43 of 49 career games for the Golden Gophers...Named All-Big Ten by the media as a senior and earned honorable mention from league coaches...Started 11 of 12 games as a senior...Tabbed as a preseason All-Big Ten choice entering his senior campaign...Started all 13 games and ranked 4th on team with 72 tackles as a junior...Started 12 of 13 games as a sophomore...Opened final 7 games of the season and played in all 11 as a freshman...Sealed win over Michigan State with interception in 4th quarter. PREP Attended Southeast High in Bradenton...Standout track and field athlete in the long and triple jump as well as sprints.

Melvin Fowler C/ #67 HT 6-3 / WT 295 / DOB 3-31-79 Maryland / Trade (Clev.) for ‘05 NFL: 4th Year / Vikings: 1st Year GAMES/STARTS (regular season, playoffs) 2002 (Clev.- 1/1), 2003 (Clev.- 14/10), 2004 (Clev.- 15/3). Total- 30/14. OFF THE FIELD Majored in communications...Active in Cleveland through numerous charities, including Make-A-Wish, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, United Way Hometown Huddle and distributing turkeys to area residents during the holidays...One of 9 children of Lucinda and Melvin Fowler, Sr. PRO Acquired by the Vikings on final roster cut-down day as teams trimmed rosters to 53 players...Traded from Cleveland to Minnesota in exchange for OT Nat Dorsey...Started career-best 10 games, 3 at LG and 7 at C, in 2003...Replaced starter Dave Wohlabaugh in the starting lineup at Tampa Bay (10/13/02) in his lone appearance as a rookie. 2004 Saw action in career-high 15 games, starting the final 3 at C in place of injured Jeff Faine...Started vs. San Diego (12/19), at Miami (12/26) and at Houston (1/2/05)...Team won season finale at Houston (1/2/05) to snap a 9-game losing streak to end the season...Browns RB Lee Suggs broke the 100-yard mark in each of Fowler’s starts, going to 105 yards vs. San Diego, 143 at Miami and 133 at Houston...Played for a pair of head coaches during the season as Terry Robiskie replaced Butch Davis for the final 5 games of the season. 2003 Played in 14 games and started career-high 10...Started season as starting LG for first 3 games, vs. Indianapolis (9/7), at Baltimore (9/14) and at San Francisco (9/21)...Inactive vs. Cincinnati (9/28)...Saw time on special teams at Pittsburgh (10/5)...Inactive vs. Oakland (10/12)...Started at C vs. San Diego (10/19) and at New England (10/26), replacing injured Jeff Faine...Saw time on special teams at Kansas City (11/9) and vs. Arizona (11/16)...Came in at C vs. Pittsburgh (11/23) to replace Faine and then started at Seattle (11/30) and vs. St. Louis (12/8) in a Monday Night Football contest...Opened the way for Jamel White to rush for 101 yards vs. St. Louis (12/8)...Started at C at Denver (12/14) and vs. Baltimore (12/21)....Helped Lee Suggs rush for a career-best 186 yards and 2 TDs, including a 78-yarder, in regular-season finale at Cincinnati (12/28)...Suggs’ 186 yards ranks as the 11th-best total in Browns history while his 78-yard TD run ranks tied for 3rd-longest in franchise history. 2002 Made 1st career start and lone appearance of the season at Tampa Bay (10/13), replacing injured starter Dave Wohlabaugh...Dressed but did not play in 3 other games on the season...Inactive for Wild Card Playoff game at Pittsburgh.

COLLEGE Made move to C during summer practice his redshirt freshman year and went on to start all 44 games there during his collegiate career...Did not allow a sack during his college career...Named to Academic All-America team and Academic All-Atlantic Coast Conference...Helped in remarkable Maryland turnaround during his tenure that ended with the Terps ranking #10 in the Associated Press poll and facing Florida in the Orange Bowl to end his career...Maryland won the ACC title as a senior in 2001...Earned the Alvin L. Aubinoe award as the Terps’ unsung hero as a junior...Moved from NT to C during summer camp of his redshirt freshman season. PREP Was a standout football, basketball and lacrosse player at Half Hollow Hills High in Long Island, NY...Honor roll student...Named Long Island’s top lineman in vote of area coaches.

VIKINGS vs. RAMS PLAY-BY-PLAY

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QB 11 J.Martin QB 13 S.Hill

QB 10 M.Bulger, 3-QB 15 J.Smoker, CB 20 D.Anderson, CB 22 T.Fisher, RB 26 A.Cason, G 64 B.Noll, T 70 A.Barron, DT 98 B.Howard

P 5 C.Kluwe, 3QB 7 J.O'Sullivan (3rd QB), RB 39 A.Echemandu, CB 48 U.Dozier, LB 59 H.Farwell, TE 83 J.Dugan, TE 86 R.Angulo, DT 93 K.Williams

St. Louis Rams At Minnesota Vikings Start Time: 12:05 PM CSTat Metrodome, Minneapolis

Played Indoors on Turf: ArtificialTemp: 65° F (18.3° C),

Outdoor Weather: 24

Officials

Referee:Line Judge:

Head Linesman:Field Judge:

Umpire:Side Judge:

Back Judge:

Larry Nemmers (20)Mike Spanier(90)

Ron Marinucci (107)Mike Weir (50)

Undrey Wash (96)Carl Cheffers (51)

Phil Luckett (59)

Lineups

St. Louis Rams Minnesota Vikings

P 4 B.Barker, K 14 J.Wilkins, S 21 O.Atogwe, RB 28 M.Faulk, RB 33 A.Harris, RB 34 D.Allen, CB 37 C.Johnson, S 42 Jerome.Carter, RB/LS 45 C.Massey, LB 55 C.Claiborne, LB 56 J.Loyd, LB 57 T.Faulk, LB 58 D.Wahlroos, G/C 63 L.Turner, T 71 M.Morgan, DT 73 J.Kennedy, WR 83 K.Curtis, WR 84 S.McDonald, TE 87 C.Cleeland, WR 89 D.Looker, DE 93 B.Green, DT 97 T.Jackson

K 1 P.Edinger, P 2 D.Bennett, WR 18 K.Robinson, WR 19 T.Williamson, S 25 W.Hunter, CB 27 F.Smoot, RB 30 M.Moore, CB 33 R.Brown, RB 35 C.Fason, CB 36 D.Edwards, LS 46 C.Loeffler, TE 49 R.Owens, LB 50 R.Davis, DE 51 L.Johnstone, LB 54 D.Thomas, LB 57 R.Smith, LB 58 N.Harris, C 60 C.Withrow, T 75 M.Rosenthal, G 76 C.Liwienski, TE 85 J.Wiggins, DT 97 S.Johnson

VISITOR: St. Louis Rams 0 6 7 0 0 13

HOME: Minnesota Vikings 7 6 14 0 0 27

1 2 3 4 OT Total

Offense DefenseOffense Defense

Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Visitor Home

Replay Official: Video Operator:Jim Blackwood () Ken Dollar ()

Game Day Weather

Substitutions Substitutions

Did Not Play Did Not Play

Not Active Not Active

Field Goals (made ( ) & missed)

Scoring Plays

Paid Attendance: 64,005 Time: 3:07

Date: Sunday, 12/11/2005

WR 81 T.Holt LE 91 L.Little WR 89 T.Taylor LE 98 D.ScottLT 76 O.Pace NT 79 R.Pickett LT 74 B.McKinnie UT 96 C.MosleyLG 75 C.Terrell DT 92 D.Lewis LG 64 A.Herrera NT 94 P.WilliamsC 67 A.McCollum RE 95 A.Hargrove C 67 M.Fowler RE 99 E.James

RG 62 A.Timmerman LB 54 B.Chillar RG 73 A.Goldberg WLB 56 E.HendersonRT 66 R.Tucker LB 50 P.Tinoisamoa RT 72 M.Johnson MLB 55 S.CowartTE 86 B.Manumaleuna LCB 24 D.Groce TE 40 J.Kleinsasser SLB 52 K.Newman

WR 80 I.Bruce RCB 32 R.Bartell WR 81 N.Burleson LCB 26 A.WinfieldQB 12 R.Fitzpatrick SS 31 A.Archuleta WR 87 M.Robinson RCB 29 B.WilliamsRB 39 S.Jackson FS 25 M.Furrey QB 14 B.Johnson FS 42 D.SharperFB 44 M.Hedgecock CB 35 C.Ivy RB 23 M.Bennett SS 21 C.Chavous

J.Wilkins (51) (23) P.Edinger (37) (44)

Vikings K.Robinson 13 yd. run (P.Edinger kick) (8-80, 4:22) 0 71 5:36Rams J.Wilkins 51 yd. Field Goal (7-19, 2:38) 3 72 6:54Vikings P.Edinger 37 yd. Field Goal (5-20, 2:02) 3 102 4:52Vikings P.Edinger 44 yd. Field Goal (4-2, 0:19) 3 132 0:59Rams J.Wilkins 23 yd. Field Goal (5-70, 0:59) 6 132 0:00Rams R.Fitzpatrick 14 yd. run (J.Wilkins kick) (6-49, 2:38) 13 133 10:42Vikings M.Bennett 7 yd. run (P.Edinger kick) (5-80, 2:37) 13 203 8:05Vikings C.Fason 1 yd. run (P.Edinger kick) (4-21, 1:50) 13 273 3:11

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings

12/11/2005 at Metrodome

Final Individual Statistics

29 29108 3.7 14 1 113 3.9 15 3Total Total

235 200 Total45 26 1/6 5 146 49025 16 0/0 0Total

26 16235 9.0 20 0 146 49 0Total Total

0 50 0 0 31 31 0Total

INTERCEPTIONS

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS LG TDAVG

PASSING

RUSHING ATT YDS LG TDAVG

Total

5 210 5442.0 Total

PUNTING NO YDS TB LG

Total 1 3 8 300 5337.5 0 1

AVG IN20

4 25 12 0

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS LG TD

Returns

FC

2 0 0 0Returns

6 111 21 0

KICKOFF RETURNS

Returns 3 104 61 0Returns

2 1 -3 0 3Total 2 8 0 0

PUNTING NO YDS TB LGAVG IN20

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS LG TDAVG

INTERCEPTIONS

PASSING

RUSHING ATT YDS LG TDAVG

KICKOFF RETURNS

PUNT RETURNS LG TDFC

St. Louis Rams Minnesota Vikings

9.1

3

0

1

0

ATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RT ATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RT

NO YDS AVG

0.0

AVG

6.3

NO YDS LG TDAVG NO YDS LG TDAVG

6.20.0

LG TDFCNO YDS AVGNO YDS LG TDFCAVG

34.718.5

79.832.4

1

NET

34.4

NET

38.0

S.Jackson 67 3.5 8 019M.Faulk 25 5.0 10 05R.Fitzpatrick 16 3.2 14 15

M.Bennett 70 3.9 15 118C.Fason 19 3.2 8 16K.Robinson 14 7.0 13 12T.Williamson 11 11.0 11 01M.Moore 0 0.0 0 01B.Johnson -1 -1.0 -1 01

R.Fitzpatrick 235 20045 26 1/6 5 32.4 B.Johnson 146 49025 16 0/0 0 79.8

T.Holt 95 9.5 17 010I.Bruce 66 13.2 20 05M.Faulk 32 8.0 13 04S.McDonald 18 9.0 11 02K.Curtis 13 6.5 9 02M.Hedgecock 5 2.5 4 02B.Manumaleuna 6 6.0 6 01

M.Bennett 6 1.5 3 04J.Wiggins 18 6.0 12 03N.Burleson 20 10.0 12 02J.Kleinsasser 11 5.5 9 02M.Robinson 49 49.0 49 01K.Robinson 15 15.0 15 01T.Williamson 12 12.0 12 01T.Taylor 8 8.0 8 01M.Moore 7 7.0 7 01

B.Williams 31 15.5 31 02A.Winfield 0 0.0 0 01F.Smoot 0 0.0 0 01D.Sharper 0 0.0 0 01

B.Barker 210 545 42.0 1 338.0 D.Bennett 300 538 37.5 0 134.4

D.Allen 20 12 03 26.7M.Furrey 5 5 01 05.0O.Atogwe 0 0 00 10.0[DOWNED] 0 0 01 00.0

N.Burleson 0 0 01 00.0M.Moore 0 0 01 10.0[DOWNED] 0 0 01 00.0[TOUCHBACK] 0 0 01 00.0

D.Allen 111 21 06 018.5 K.Robinson 104 61 03 034.7

FUMBLES FUM YDS FORCEDTDOWN-REC OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS

St. Louis Rams

LOST

R.Fitzpatrick -3 001 0 01 0 00T.Holt 0 001 0 00 0 01K.Curtis 0 000 0 00 1 00T.Faulk 0 000 0 00 1 00A.Timmerman 0 000 0 00 1 00B.Chillar 0 000 8 00 0 10O.Pace 0 000 0 00 0 10

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings

12/11/2005 at Metrodome

Final Individual Statistics

2

3 1 0 0 1Total 1 14 0 02

FUMBLES FUM YDS FORCEDTDOWN-REC OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS

Minnesota Vikings

LOSTB.Williams 0 001 0 00 1 00D.Sharper 0 001 14 00 0 11M.Bennett 0 001 0 00 0 01P.Williams 0 000 0 01 0 00

Final Team Statistics

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings

12/11/2005 at Metrodome

Visitor HomeRams Vikings

TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 20 16By Rushing 6 8By Passing 13 5By Penalty 1 3

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 7-15-47% 2-12-17%

FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-2-0% 0-0-0%

TOTAL NET YARDS 337 259Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 75 54Average gain per offensive play 4.5 4.8

NET YARDS RUSHING 108 113Total Rushing Plays 29 29Average gain per rushing play 3.7 3.9Tackles for a loss-number and yards 2-5 3-7

NET YARDS PASSING 229 146Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 1-6 0-0Gross yards passing 235 146

PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 45-26-5 25-16-0Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 5.0 5.8

KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 3-2-0 6-1-0

PUNTS Number and Average 5-42.0 8-37.5Had Blocked 0 0

FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0 0-0Net Punting Average 38.0 34.4

TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 25 31No. and Yards Punt Returns 4-25 2-0No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 6-111 3-104No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 5-31

PENALTIES Number and Yards 9-60 5-60

FUMBLES Number and Lost 2-1 3-2

TOUCHDOWNS 1 3Rushing 1 3Passing 0 0

EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 1-1 3-3Kicking Made-Attempts 1-1 3-3

FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 2-2 2-2RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-4-25% 3-4-75%GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 0-2-0% 1-1-100%SAFETIES 0 0FINAL SCORE 13 27TIME OF POSSESSION 33:49 26:11

Ball Possession And Drive Chart

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings

12/11/2005 at Metrodome

* inside opponent's 20

Time of Possession by Quarter

Home

Visitor

Kickoff Drive No.-Start Average

1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total

6:53

8:07

9:48 8:26 8:42 33:49

5:12 6:34 6:18 26:11

Rams: 6 - SL 24 Vikings: 3 - MIN 35

(627) Average SL 39

(422) Average MIN 28

How Ball Obtained

Drive Began

# Play

Yds Pen

Net Yds

Yds Gain

1st Down

Last Scrm

How Given Up

#

Time Recd

Time Lost

Time Poss

How Ball Obtained

Drive Began

# Play

Yds Pen

Net Yds

Yds Gain

1st Down

Last Scrm

How Given Up

#

St. Louis Rams

St. Louis Rams

Minnesota Vikings

Time Recd

Time Lost

Time Poss

Minnesota Vikings

1 15:00 1:2913:31 Kickoff SL 26 3 7 0 7 0 SL 33 Punt2 11:54 1:569:58 Punt SL 46 3 10 -10 0 0 SL 46 Punt3 5:36 3:092:27 Kickoff SL 32 5 24 -5 19 1 MIN 49 Punt

4 0:19 4:4710:32 Punt MIN 39 9 31 0 31 2 MIN 8* Downs5 9:32 2:386:54 Punt SL 48 7 19 0 19 1 MIN 33 Field Goal6 4:52 1:183:34 Kickoff SL 19 2 3 -9 -6 0 SL 13 Interception7 1:43 0:251:18 Punt SL 11 2 5 -5 0 0 SL 11 Interception8 0:59 0:590:00 Kickoff SL 25 5 34 36 70 4 MIN 5* Field Goal

9 13:20 2:3810:42 Punt MIN 49 6 49 0 49 3 MIN 14* Touchdown10 8:05 3:045:01 Kickoff SL 23 5 10 0 10 1 SL 33 Interception11 3:11 2:440:27 Kickoff SL 20 5 40 -5 35 2 MIN 45 Punt

12 13:28 0:5312:35 Punt SL 45 3 4 0 4 0 SL 49 Punt13 11:15 1:339:42 Fumble MIN 33 4 12 0 12 1 MIN 21 Interception14 7:28 4:462:42 Punt SL 43 11 53 0 53 3 MIN 4* Downs15 1:50 0:481:02 Punt SL 47 4 26 0 26 1 MIN 42 Fumble16 1:02 0:420:20 Fumble MIN 37 3 7 5 12 1 MIN 25 Interception

1 13:31 1:3711:54 Punt MIN 17 3 6 0 6 0 MIN 23 Punt2 9:58 4:225:36 Punt MIN 20 8 63 17 80 6 SL 13* Touchdown3 2:27 2:080:19 Punt MIN 9 3 13 -4 9 0 MIN 18 Punt

4 10:32 1:009:32 Downs MIN 9 3 2 0 2 0 MIN 11 Punt5 6:54 2:024:52 Kickoff SL 39 5 20 0 20 1 SL 19* Field Goal6 3:34 1:511:43 Interception MIN 37 5 19 0 19 1 SL 44 Punt7 1:18 0:190:59 Interception SL 28 4 2 0 2 0 SL 26 Field Goal

8 15:00 1:4013:20 Kickoff MIN 23 3 12 -10 2 0 MIN 25 Punt9 10:42 2:378:05 Kickoff MIN 20 5 80 0 80 3 SL 7* Touchdown

10 5:01 1:503:11 Interception SL 21 4 17 4 21 3 SL 1* Touchdown

11 0:27 1:5913:28 Punt MIN 10 3 1 0 1 0 MIN 11 Punt12 12:35 1:2011:15 Punt MIN 20 3 16 5 21 2 MIN 41 Fumble13 9:42 2:147:28 Interception MIN 20 3 0 0 0 0 MIN 20 Punt14 2:42 0:521:50 Downs MIN 5 3 9 0 9 0 MIN 14 Punt15 0:20 0:200:00 Interception MIN 20 1 -1 0 -1 0 MIN 20 End of Game

Final Defensive Statistics

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings12/11/2005 at Metrodome

TKL /TK=Tackle AST /AS=Assist COMB=Combined IN=Interception PD=Pass Defense FF =Forced Fumble FR=Fumble Recovery BL=Blocked

Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams MiscSt. Louis Rams

Special Teams MiscMinnesota Vikings Regular Defensive Plays

37 11 48 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 2Total

53 7 60 1.0 6.0 5 9 1 2 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Total

TKL AST COMB SACK / YRDS IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR

9 0 9 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Winfield

6 1 7 1.0 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Scott

5 1 6 0.0 0.0 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Williams

5 1 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0S.Cowart

4 0 4 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0F.Smoot

4 0 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Mosley

4 0 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Chavous

3 1 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0P.Williams

3 1 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Thomas

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Brown

2 1 3 0.0 0.0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Sharper

2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0S.Johnson

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.Henderson

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Smith

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0E.James

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Owens

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Davis

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0W.Hunter

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Edwards

TKL AST COMB SACK / YRDS IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR6 1 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0P.Tinoisamoa

4 3 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Archuleta

4 1 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Ivy

2 3 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Pickett

4 0 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0L.Little

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0T.Faulk

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Bartell

3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Groce

2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Chillar

2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Lewis

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Hargrove

1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Johnson

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0T.Jackson

1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0TEAM

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Wilkins

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0J.Loyd

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Wahlroos

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0K.Curtis

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0A.Timmerman

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1R.Fitzpatrick

0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1O.Pace

First Half Summary

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings12/11/2005 at Metrodome

Scoring Plays

Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams MiscSt. Louis Rams

Special Teams MiscMinnesota Vikings Regular Defensive Plays

Team Qtr Time Scoring Play ScoreVisitor Home

St. Louis Rams Minnesota Vikings

14 1153 3.8 10 0 64 5.8 14 1Total Total

86 170 Total19 12 1/6 2 61 12018 10 0/0 0Total

12 1086 7.2 17 0 61 12 0Total Total

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS LG TDAVG

PASSING

RUSHING ATT YDS LG TDAVG

PASS RECEIVING NO YDS LG TDAVG

PASSING

RUSHING ATT YDS LG TDAVG

6.1

Rams Vikings

ATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RTATT YDS LGTDSK/YDCMP IN RT

TIME OF POSSESSIONPERIOD SCORES0 6 = 6

7 6 = 13

16:41

13:19Rams (Visitor)Vikings (Home)

Rams

Vikings

34.0 62.5

TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 8 8First Downs Rushing-Passing-by Penalty 3 - 4 - 1 4 - 3 - 1

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 2-7-29% 1-7-14%

TOTAL NET YARDS 133 125Total Offensive Plays 34 29

NET YARDS RUSHING 53 64

NET YARDS PASSING 80 61Gross Yards Passing 86 61Times thrown-yards lost attempting to pass 1-6 0-0

Pass Attempts-Completions-Had Intercepted 19 - 12 - 2 18 - 10 - 0Punts-Number and Average 3 - 48 4 - 37Penalties-Number and Yards 6 - 46 3 - 45Fumbles-Number and Lost 0 - 0 0 - 0Red Zone Efficiency 0-2-0% 1-2-50%Average Drive Start SL 34 MIN 32

Vikings K.Robinson 13 yd. run (P.Edinger kick) (8-80, 4:22) 0 71 5:36Rams J.Wilkins 51 yd. Field Goal (7-19, 2:38) 3 72 6:54Vikings P.Edinger 37 yd. Field Goal (5-20, 2:02) 3 102 4:52Vikings P.Edinger 44 yd. Field Goal (4-2, 0:19) 3 132 0:59Rams J.Wilkins 23 yd. Field Goal (5-70, 0:59) 6 132 0:00

TKL AST COMB SACK / YRDS IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR5 1 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0P.Tinoisamoa2 2 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Archuleta3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0R.Bartell2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Ivy

S.Jackson 37 3.7 8 010M.Faulk 20 6.7 10 03R.Fitzpatrick -4 -4.0 -4 01

M.Bennett 38 5.4 14 07K.Robinson 13 13.0 13 11T.Williamson 11 11.0 11 01C.Fason 2 2.0 2 01M.Moore 0 0.0 0 01

R.Fitzpatrick 86 17019 12 1/6 2 34.0 B.Johnson 61 12018 10 0/0 0 62.5

T.Holt 29 7.3 17 04M.Faulk 25 8.3 13 03S.McDonald 11 11.0 11 01K.Curtis 9 9.0 9 01B.Manumaleuna 6 6.0 6 01I.Bruce 5 5.0 5 01M.Hedgecock 1 1.0 1 01

M.Bennett 5 1.7 3 03J.Wiggins 14 7.0 12 02J.Kleinsasser 11 5.5 9 02N.Burleson 12 12.0 12 01T.Williamson 12 12.0 12 01M.Moore 7 7.0 7 01

First Half Summary

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings12/11/2005 at Metrodome

2

TKL AST COMB SACK / YRDS IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR

4 1 5 1.0 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0D.Scott4 0 4 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0A.Winfield3 1 4 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0B.Williams3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C.Chavous

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings at Metrodome

1st QuarterPlay By Play Page 112/11/2005SL wins toss, elects to Receive, and MIN elects to defend the South goal.P.Edinger kicks 61 yards from MIN 30 to SL 9. D.Allen to SL 26 for 17 yards (D.Thomas, E.Henderson).St. Louis Rams at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:56)

1-10-SL 26 (14:56) S.Jackson left tackle to SL 26 for no gain (C.Mosley).2-10-SL 26 (14:21) S.Jackson left guard to SL 33 for 7 yards (S.Cowart).3-3-SL 33 (13:44) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to I.Bruce (R.Brown).4-3-SL 33 (13:39) B.Barker punts 50 yards to MIN 17, Center-C.Massey. N.Burleson ran ob at MIN 17 for no gain.

Minnesota Vikings at 13:311-10-MIN 17 (13:31) B.Johnson pass to M.Bennett to MIN 20 for 3 yards (B.Chillar; R.Pickett).2-7-MIN 20 (12:53) M.Bennett right tackle to MIN 23 for 3 yards (D.Lewis, C.Ivy).3-4-MIN 23 (12:10) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete to N.Burleson.4-4-MIN 23 (12:05) D.Bennett punts 36 yards to SL 41, Center-C.Loeffler, downed by MIN-D.Edwards.

PENALTY on MIN-D.Edwards, Illegal Motion, 5 yards, enforced between downs.St. Louis Rams at 11:54

1-10-SL 46 (11:54) R.Fitzpatrick pass to B.Manumaleuna to MIN 48 for 6 yards (A.Winfield).2-4-MIN 48 (11:19) S.Jackson right end pushed ob at MIN 36 for 12 yards.

PENALTY on SL-C.Terrell, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 48 - No Play.2-14-SL 42 (10:50) R.Fitzpatrick pass to T.Holt to SL 46 for 4 yards (D.Sharper).3-10-SL 46 (10:10) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to I.Bruce.4-10-SL 46 (10:06) B.Barker punts 54 yards to end zone, Center-C.Massey, Touchback.

Minnesota Vikings at 9:58P11-10-MIN 20 (9:58) B.Johnson pass to T.Williamson to MIN 32 for 12 yards (R.Bartell).

1-10-MIN 32 (9:15) B.Johnson pass incomplete to T.Taylor.X2PENALTY on SL-R.Bartell, Defensive Pass Interference, 12 yards, enforced at MIN 32 - No Play.P31-10-MIN 44 (9:12) B.Johnson pass to J.Wiggins pushed ob at SL 44 for 12 yards (P.Tinoisamoa).R41-10-SL 44 (8:43) M.Bennett right end to SL 34 for 10 yards (R.Bartell).

1-10-SL 34 (8:02) B.Johnson pass to M.Bennett to SL 34 for no gain (P.Tinoisamoa).P52-10-SL 34 (7:21) B.Johnson pass to N.Burleson pushed ob at SL 22 for 12 yards (R.Bartell).

1-10-SL 22 (6:47) B.Johnson pass to M.Bennett pushed ob at SL 20 for 2 yards (L.Little).2-8-SL 20 (6:25) M.Bennett up the middle to SL 18 for 2 yards (C.Ivy).3-6-SL 18 (5:48) B.Johnson pass incomplete to N.Burleson.

PENALTY on SL-A.Hargrove, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at SL 18 - No Play.R63-1-SL 13 (5:43) K.Robinson right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-B.Johnson. SL 0 MIN 7, 8 plays, 80 yards, 2 penalties, 4:22 drive, 9:24 elapsed

P.Edinger kicks 59 yards from MIN 30 to SL 11. D.Allen to SL 32 for 21 yards (R.Davis).St. Louis Rams at 5:36, (1st play from scrimmage 5:31)

1-10-SL 32 (5:31) S.Jackson right guard to SL 37 for 5 yards (D.Scott).R12-5-SL 37 (4:59) S.Jackson up the middle to SL 45 for 8 yards (S.Johnson, D.Scott).

1-10-SL 45 (4:27) R.Fitzpatrick pass to T.Holt to MIN 49 for 6 yards (A.Winfield).2-4-MIN 49 (3:52) PENALTY on SL-R.Tucker, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 49 - No Play.

Timeout #1 by SL at 03:25.2-9-SL 46 (3:25) S.Jackson right end to MIN 49 for 5 yards (C.Chavous).3-4-MIN 49 (2:47) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to T.Holt.4-4-MIN 49 (2:41) B.Barker punts 40 yards to MIN 9, Center-C.Massey, downed by SL-C.Ivy.

Minnesota Vikings at 2:271-10-MIN 9 (2:27) PENALTY on MIN-M.Johnson, False Start, 4 yards, enforced at MIN 9 - No Play.1-14-MIN 5 (2:26) M.Bennett up the middle to MIN 15 for 10 yards (P.Tinoisamoa, A.Hargrove).2-4-MIN 15 (1:48) M.Bennett right end to MIN 16 for 1 yard (A.Hargrove).3-3-MIN 16 (1:07) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to J.Kleinsasser to MIN 18 for 2 yards (L.Little).4-1-MIN 18 (:30) D.Bennett punts 26 yards to MIN 44, Center-C.Loeffler. M.Furrey to MIN 39 for 5 yards (D.Thomas).

St. Louis Rams at 0:191-10-MIN 39 (:19) R.Fitzpatrick up the middle to MIN 43 for -4 yards (E.James).

END OF QUARTER Score TimeR P X T 3Down 4Down==== Quarter Summary ====

First Downs EfficienciesPoss

St. Louis Rams 0 6:53 1 0 0 1 0/3 0/0Minnesota Vikings 7 8:07 2 3 1 6 1/3 0/0

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings at Metrodome

2nd QuarterPlay By Play Page 112/11/2005St. Louis Rams continued.

2-14-MIN 43 (15:00) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass to M.Faulk to MIN 36 for 7 yards (E.Henderson).P23-7-MIN 36 (14:22) R.Fitzpatrick pass to K.Curtis pushed ob at MIN 27 for 9 yards (B.Williams).

1-10-MIN 27 (14:00) R.Fitzpatrick pass to M.Hedgecock to MIN 26 for 1 yard (A.Winfield).R32-9-MIN 26 (13:25) M.Faulk left end to MIN 16 for 10 yards (S.Cowart).

1-10-MIN 16 (12:43) R.Fitzpatrick pass to T.Holt to MIN 14 for 2 yards (A.Winfield).2-8-MIN 14 (12:05) S.Jackson right guard to MIN 9 for 5 yards (C.Chavous, S.Cowart).3-3-MIN 9 (11:24) S.Jackson left guard to MIN 8 for 1 yard (C.Chavous).4-2-MIN 8 (10:38) S.Jackson up the middle to MIN 8 for no gain (D.Scott).

Minnesota Vikings at 10:321-10-MIN 9 (10:32) C.Fason left tackle to MIN 11 for 2 yards (A.Archuleta).2-8-MIN 11 (9:53) B.Johnson pass incomplete to K.Robinson.3-8-MIN 11 (9:48) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete to J.Kleinsasser.4-8-MIN 11 (9:44) D.Bennett punts 53 yards to SL 36, Center-C.Loeffler. D.Allen to SL 48 for 12 yards (D.Thomas; R.Owens).

St. Louis Rams at 9:321-10-SL 48 (9:32) S.Jackson left guard to MIN 49 for 3 yards (C.Mosley).2-7-MIN 49 (9:01) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to T.Holt.

P43-7-MIN 49 (8:57) R.Fitzpatrick pass to T.Holt to MIN 32 for 17 yards (C.Mosley, B.Williams).1-10-MIN 32 (8:18) R.Fitzpatrick sacked at MIN 38 for -6 yards (D.Scott).2-16-MIN 38 (7:43) R.Fitzpatrick pass to M.Faulk to MIN 33 for 5 yards (B.Williams).3-11-MIN 33 (7:05) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to T.Holt.4-11-MIN 33 (7:05) J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Massey, Holder-D.Looker.

SL 3 MIN 7, 7 plays, 19 yards, 2:38 drive, 8:06 elapsed J.Wilkins kicks 70 yards from SL 30 to MIN 0. K.Robinson pushed ob at SL 39 for 61 yards (J.Wilkins).

Timeout #1 by MIN at 06:45.Minnesota Vikings at 6:54, (1st play from scrimmage 6:45)

R71-10-SL 39 (6:45) T.Williamson right end pushed ob at SL 28 for 11 yards (C.Johnson).1-10-SL 28 (6:24) M.Moore up the middle to SL 28 for no gain (A.Archuleta; P.Tinoisamoa).2-10-SL 28 (5:48) B.Johnson pass incomplete to K.Robinson.3-10-SL 28 (5:42) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to J.Kleinsasser to SL 19 for 9 yards (C.Johnson; A.Archuleta).4-1-SL 19 (4:56) P.Edinger 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-B.Johnson.

SL 3 MIN 10, 5 plays, 20 yards, 2:02 drive, 10:08 elapsed P.Edinger kicks 66 yards from MIN 30 to SL 4. D.Allen to SL 19 for 15 yards (W.Hunter).St. Louis Rams at 4:52, (1st play from scrimmage 4:47)

1-10-SL 19 (4:47) S.Jackson left end to SL 18 for -1 yards (S.Cowart).PENALTY on SL-M.Hedgecock, Offensive Holding, 9 yards, enforced at SL 19 - No Play.

1-19-SL 10 (4:25) S.Jackson left end to SL 13 for 3 yards (D.Sharper).2-16-SL 13 (3:42) R.Fitzpatrick pass intended for K.Curtis INTERCEPTED by B.Williams at MIN 37. B.Williams pushed ob at MIN 37 for no

gain.Minnesota Vikings at 3:34

1-10-MIN 37 (3:34) B.Johnson pass to M.Moore to MIN 44 for 7 yards (P.Tinoisamoa).R82-3-MIN 44 (2:57) M.Bennett left tackle to SL 42 for 14 yards (A.Archuleta).

1-10-SL 42 (2:14) M.Bennett up the middle to SL 44 for -2 yards (P.Tinoisamoa).Two-Minute Warning

2-12-SL 44 (2:00) B.Johnson pass incomplete to J.Wiggins.3-12-SL 44 (1:54) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete to T.Taylor.4-12-SL 44 (1:50) D.Bennett punts 33 yards to SL 11, Center-C.Loeffler, fair catch by D.Allen.

St. Louis Rams at 1:431-10-SL 11 (1:43) R.Fitzpatrick pass to I.Bruce to SL 16 for 5 yards (R.Brown).2-5-SL 16 (1:24) (Shotgun) PENALTY on SL-O.Pace, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SL 16 - No Play.2-10-SL 11 (1:24) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass intended for K.Curtis INTERCEPTED by A.Winfield at SL 28. A.Winfield to SL 28 for no

gain (K.Curtis).Minnesota Vikings at 1:18

1-10-SL 28 (1:18) B.Johnson pass to J.Wiggins pushed ob at SL 26 for 2 yards (C.Ivy).2-8-SL 26 (1:12) B.Johnson pass incomplete to M.Robinson.3-8-SL 26 (1:09) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass incomplete to N.Burleson.4-8-SL 26 (1:03) P.Edinger 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-B.Johnson.

SL 3 MIN 13, 4 plays, 2 yards, 0:19 drive, 14:01 elapsed P.Edinger kicks 64 yards from MIN 30 to SL 6. D.Allen to SL 25 for 19 yards (R.Owens).St. Louis Rams at 0:59, (1st play from scrimmage 0:53)

1-10-SL 25 (:53) M.Faulk up the middle to SL 25 for no gain (D.Scott).Timeout #2 by MIN at 00:44.

R52-10-SL 25 (:44) M.Faulk up the middle to SL 35 for 10 yards (D.Thomas, D.Sharper).P61-10-SL 35 (:20) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass to S.McDonald pushed ob at SL 46 for 11 yards (F.Smoot).P71-10-SL 46 (:15) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass to M.Faulk to MIN 41 for 13 yards (B.Williams).

Timeout #2 by SL at 00:07.1-10-MIN 41 (:07) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to T.Holt.

X8PENALTY on MIN-F.Smoot, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at MIN 41 - No Play.1-5-MIN 5 (:00) J.Wilkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Massey, Holder-D.Looker.

SL 6 MIN 13, 5 plays, 70 yards, 1 penalty, 0:59 drive, 15:00 elapsed END OF QUARTER Score Time

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First Downs Efficiencies

PossSt. Louis Rams 6 9:48 2 4 1 7 2/4 0/1Minnesota Vikings 13 5:12 2 0 0 2 0/4 0/0

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings at Metrodome

3rd QuarterPlay By Play Page 112/11/2005MIN elects to Receive, and SL elects to defend the South goal.J.Wilkins kicks 67 yards from SL 30 to MIN 3. K.Robinson to MIN 23 for 20 yards (J.Loyd).Minnesota Vikings at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:55)

1-10-MIN 23 (14:55) B.Johnson pass incomplete to M.Bennett.PENALTY on MIN-B.Johnson, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 23.

2-20-MIN 13 (14:50) B.Johnson pass to J.Wiggins to MIN 17 for 4 yards (R.Pickett).3-16-MIN 17 (14:09) B.Johnson pass to T.Taylor to MIN 25 for 8 yards (A.Archuleta).4-8-MIN 25 (13:30) D.Bennett punts 24 yards to MIN 49, Center-C.Loeffler, fair catch by O.Atogwe.

St. Louis Rams at 13:201-10-MIN 49 (13:20) S.Jackson up the middle to MIN 45 for 4 yards (D.Scott).

P92-6-MIN 45 (12:47) R.Fitzpatrick pass to T.Holt to MIN 36 for 9 yards (A.Winfield).1-10-MIN 36 (12:13) S.Jackson left guard to MIN 34 for 2 yards (P.Williams).2-8-MIN 34 (11:37) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to I.Bruce.

P103-8-MIN 34 (11:28) R.Fitzpatrick pass to I.Bruce to MIN 14 for 20 yards (R.Brown).R111-10-MIN 14 (10:50) R.Fitzpatrick right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Massey, Holder-D.Looker. SL 13 MIN 13, 6 plays, 49 yards, 2:38 drive, 4:18 elapsed

J.Wilkins kicks 73 yards from SL 30 to MIN -3. K.Robinson to MIN 20 for 23 yards (D.Wahlroos).Minnesota Vikings at 10:42, (1st play from scrimmage 10:37)

1-10-MIN 20 (10:37) M.Bennett left tackle to MIN 23 for 3 yards (L.Little).P92-7-MIN 23 (9:59) B.Johnson pass to K.Robinson to MIN 38 for 15 yards (D.Groce).P101-10-MIN 38 (9:13) B.Johnson pass to M.Robinson pushed ob at SL 13 for 49 yards (D.Groce).

1-10-SL 13 (8:43) M.Bennett left end to SL 7 for 6 yards (T.Faulk, R.Pickett).R112-4-SL 7 (8:10) M.Bennett up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-B.Johnson. SL 13 MIN 20, 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:37 drive, 6:55 elapsed

P.Edinger kicks 66 yards from MIN 30 to SL 4. D.Allen to SL 23 for 19 yards (A.Winfield).St. Louis Rams at 8:05, (1st play from scrimmage 7:59)

1-10-SL 23 (7:59) S.Jackson right end to SL 29 for 6 yards (S.Cowart).2-4-SL 29 (7:23) S.Jackson right end to SL 31 for 2 yards (S.Cowart, P.Williams).

Timeout #1 by SL at 06:42.R123-2-SL 31 (6:42) R.Fitzpatrick up the middle to SL 34 for 3 yards (S.Johnson).

1-10-SL 34 (6:00) S.Jackson up the middle to SL 33 for -1 yards (S.Cowart, E.Henderson).2-11-SL 33 (5:21) R.Fitzpatrick pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by B.Williams at MIN 48. B.Williams to

SL 21 for 31 yards (A.Timmerman). FUMBLES (A.Timmerman), recovered by MIN-P.Williams at SL 21. P.Williams to SL 21 for no gain (A.Timmerman).

Minnesota Vikings at 5:011-10-SL 21 (5:01) M.Bennett left end to SL 20 for 1 yard (A.Archuleta).2-11-SL 20 (4:23) B.Johnson pass to N.Burleson pushed ob at SL 12 for 8 yards (D.Groce).

R123-1-SL 12 (3:55) C.Fason up the middle to SL 5 for 7 yards (C.Ivy).1-5-SL 5 (3:17) B.Johnson pass incomplete to K.Robinson.

X13PENALTY on SL-C.Ivy, Defensive Pass Interference, 4 yards, enforced at SL 5 - No Play.R141-1-SL 1 (3:14) C.Fason up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Loeffler, Holder-B.Johnson. SL 13 MIN 27, 4 plays, 21 yards, 1 penalty, 1:50 drive, 11:49 elapsed

P.Edinger kicks 70 yards from MIN 30 to SL 0. D.Allen to SL 20 for 20 yards (E.Henderson).St. Louis Rams at 3:11, (1st play from scrimmage 3:06)

P131-10-SL 20 (3:06) R.Fitzpatrick pass to I.Bruce to SL 39 for 19 yards (A.Winfield).P141-10-SL 39 (2:29) R.Fitzpatrick pass to T.Holt to MIN 44 for 17 yards (C.Chavous).

1-10-MIN 44 (1:54) S.Jackson up the middle to MIN 37 for 7 yards (R.Smith).2-3-MIN 37 (1:23) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to I.Bruce (D.Sharper).3-3-MIN 37 (1:15) R.Fitzpatrick FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 38, and recovers at MIN 40.4-6-MIN 40 (1:15) (Pass formation) PENALTY on SL-R.Tucker, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 40 - No Play.4-11-MIN 45 (:35) B.Barker punts 35 yards to MIN 10, Center-C.Massey, fair catch by M.Moore.

Minnesota Vikings at 0:271-10-MIN 10 (:27) M.Bennett right guard to MIN 14 for 4 yards (B.Chillar).

END OF QUARTER Score TimeR P X T 3Down 4Down==== Quarter Summary ====

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St. Louis Rams 13 8:26 2 4 0 6 2/3 0/0Minnesota Vikings 27 6:34 3 2 1 6 1/2 0/0

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings at Metrodome

4th QuarterPlay By Play Page 112/11/2005Minnesota Vikings continued.

2-6-MIN 14 (15:00) M.Bennett up the middle to MIN 10 for -4 yards (A.Archuleta; R.Pickett).3-10-MIN 10 (14:16) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass to M.Bennett to MIN 11 for 1 yard (T.Jackson).4-9-MIN 11 (13:40) D.Bennett punts 51 yards to SL 38, Center-C.Loeffler. D.Allen to SL 45 for 7 yards (R.Smith; D.Edwards).

St. Louis Rams at 13:281-10-SL 45 (13:28) S.Jackson right guard to SL 49 for 4 yards (P.Williams).2-6-SL 49 (12:51) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to B.Manumaleuna (R.Smith).3-6-SL 49 (12:48) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to I.Bruce.4-6-SL 49 (12:43) B.Barker punts 31 yards to MIN 20, Center-C.Massey. M.Moore to MIN 20 for no gain.

Minnesota Vikings at 12:351-10-MIN 20 (12:35) B.Johnson pass incomplete to J.Wiggins.

X15PENALTY on SL-A.Hargrove, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 20 - No Play.R161-10-MIN 25 (12:31) M.Bennett right tackle to MIN 40 for 15 yards (P.Tinoisamoa).

1-10-MIN 40 (11:49) K.Robinson right end pushed ob at MIN 41 for 1 yard (B.Chillar).2-9-MIN 41 (11:25) M.Bennett right end to MIN 42 for 1 yard (T.Faulk). FUMBLES (T.Faulk), RECOVERED by SL-B.Chillar

at MIN 41. B.Chillar to MIN 33 for 8 yards.Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 11:15.)

St. Louis Rams at 11:151-10-MIN 33 (11:15) S.Jackson left guard to MIN 28 for 5 yards (F.Smoot, D.Thomas).MIN-P.Williams was injured during the

play. His return is Probable. 2-5-MIN 28 (10:51) S.Jackson left guard to MIN 27 for 1 yard (D.Scott).

P153-4-MIN 27 (10:15) R.Fitzpatrick pass to T.Holt pushed ob at MIN 21 for 6 yards (F.Smoot).1-10-MIN 21 (9:51) R.Fitzpatrick pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by F.Smoot at MIN -3. Touchback.

Minnesota Vikings at 9:421-10-MIN 20 (9:42) M.Bennett up the middle to MIN 20 for no gain (R.Pickett).2-10-MIN 20 (8:59) M.Bennett up the middle to MIN 20 for no gain (D.Lewis).3-10-MIN 20 (8:15) (Shotgun) M.Bennett right guard to MIN 20 for no gain (L.Little).4-10-MIN 20 (7:35) D.Bennett punts 37 yards to SL 43, Center-C.Loeffler, fair catch by D.Allen.

St. Louis Rams at 7:281-10-SL 43 (7:28) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to T.Holt (B.Williams).

P162-10-SL 43 (7:22) R.Fitzpatrick pass to T.Holt pushed ob at MIN 42 for 15 yards (F.Smoot).1-10-MIN 42 (7:01) R.Fitzpatrick up the middle to MIN 39 for 3 yards (C.Mosley).

P172-7-MIN 39 (6:24) R.Fitzpatrick pass to I.Bruce to MIN 21 for 18 yards (R.Brown).1-10-MIN 21 (5:40) R.Fitzpatrick pass to I.Bruce to MIN 17 for 4 yards (A.Winfield).2-6-MIN 17 (5:03) R.Fitzpatrick pass to T.Holt to MIN 13 for 4 yards (D.Thomas).

R183-2-MIN 13 (4:29) M.Faulk right guard to MIN 9 for 4 yards (D.Thomas).1-9-MIN 9 (3:56) R.Fitzpatrick pass to M.Hedgecock to MIN 5 for 4 yards (A.Winfield).2-5-MIN 5 (3:24) M.Faulk up the middle to MIN 4 for 1 yard (P.Williams).3-4-MIN 4 (2:49) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to K.Curtis.4-4-MIN 4 (2:46) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to I.Bruce.

Minnesota Vikings at 2:421-10-MIN 5 (2:42) C.Fason up the middle to MIN 4 for -1 yards (C.Ivy).

Timeout #2 by SL at 02:35.2-11-MIN 4 (2:35) C.Fason left guard to MIN 6 for 2 yards (Team).

Timeout #3 by SL at 02:29.3-9-MIN 6 (2:29) C.Fason up the middle to MIN 14 for 8 yards (T.Faulk).

Two-Minute Warning4-1-MIN 14 (2:00) D.Bennett punts 40 yards to SL 46, Center-C.Loeffler. D.Allen to SL 47 for 1 yard (R.Brown).

St. Louis Rams at 1:501-10-SL 47 (1:50) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass to S.McDonald ran ob at MIN 46 for 7 yards.2-3-MIN 46 (1:45) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to T.Holt.

P193-3-MIN 46 (1:38) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass to K.Curtis to MIN 42 for 4 yards (A.Winfield).1-10-MIN 42 (1:16) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass to T.Holt to MIN 27 for 15 yards (B.Williams). FUMBLES (B.Williams),

RECOVERED by MIN-D.Sharper at MIN 23. D.Sharper to MIN 37 for 14 yards (K.Curtis). FUMBLES (K.Curtis), RECOVERED by SL-O.Pace at MIN 37.

St. Louis Rams at 1:021-10-MIN 37 (1:02) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to I.Bruce.

PENALTY on MIN, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 37 - No Play.1-5-MIN 32 (:57) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete to I.Bruce.

P202-5-MIN 32 (:52) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass to M.Faulk to MIN 25 for 7 yards (B.Williams).1-10-MIN 25 (:31) R.Fitzpatrick pass intended for S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by D.Sharper at MIN -5. Touchback.

Minnesota Vikings at 0:201-10-MIN 20 (:20) B.Johnson kneels to MIN 19 for -1 yards.

END OF QUARTER Score TimeR P X T 3Down 4Down==== Quarter Summary ====

First Downs EfficienciesPoss

St. Louis Rams 13 8:42 1 5 0 6 3/5 0/1Minnesota Vikings 27 6:18 1 0 1 2 0/3 0/0