U.S. Bank Stadium || 10.28.18 New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings
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REGULAR SEASON WEEK EIGHT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS U.S. BANK STADIUM || 10.28.18 WEEK 8 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2018 - US.BANK STADIUM - 7:20 P.M. CT - NBC - VIKINGS.1RMG.COM 2018 VIKINGS SCHEDULE GAME SUMMARY REGULAR SEASON (4-2-1) The Minnesota Vikings (4-2-1) host the New Orleans Saints (5-1) at U.S. Bank Stadium for Week) Date Opponent Time (CT) TV the 3rd time since Week 1 of last season. The game, scheduled to kick off at 7:20 p.m. CT, is the 1) 9/9 (Sun.) SAN FRANCISCO Noon W, 24-16 34th contest between the two franchises and the 18th played in Minnesota. 2) 9/16 (Sun.) at Green Bay Noon T, 29-29 The Saints are coming off a 24-23 road win over Baltimore, their 5th consecutive win, the 3) 9/23 (Sun.) BUFFALO BILLS Noon L, 27-6 2nd-longest active streak in the NFL (Rams, 7). The Vikings captured their 3rd straight victory in 4) 9/27 (Thurs.) at Los Angeles Rams 7:20 p.m. L, 38-31 a 37-17 road victory at the New York Jets, giving Minnesota a 7-1 record in October the last 2 5) 10/7 (Sun.) at Philadelphia 3:25 p.m. W, 23-21 seasons (4-1 in 2017, 3-0 in 2018). 6) 10/14 (Sun.) ARIZONA Noon W, 27-17 Minnesota enters Week 8 ranking 13th in the NFL in total yards per game with a 380.4 mark through 7 games. Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has thrown for 1,921 yards, the 2nd-highest 7) 10/21 (Sun.) at New York Jets Noon W, 37-17 total in the NFL. Cousins is 1 of 4 QBs (Jared Goff, Philip Rivers and Matt Ryan) league wide to 8) 10/28 (Sun.) NEW ORLEANS 7:20 p.m. NBC rank in the top 10 in each of the following categories - completion percentage, passing yards and 9) 11/4 (Sun.) DETROIT Noon FOX passing TDs. 10) 11/11 (Sun.) BYE WEEK WR Adam Thielen is on a record-breaking pace, recording 67 receptions (1st in the NFL), 11) 11/18 (Sun.) at Chicago Noon* FOX the most in NFL history through the 1st 7 games of a season. Thielen's 822 receiving yards, also 12) 11/25 (Sun.) GREEN BAY 7:20 p.m. NBC 1st in the NFL, is tied for the 4th most through the 1st 7 games of a season in NFL history. Thielen 13) 12/2 (Sun.) at New England 3:25 p.m. FOX and Stefon Diggs, who ranks 7th in the NFL with 48 receptions, are the WR duo in the NFL to rank 14) 12/10 (Mon.) at Seattle 7:15 p.m. FOX in the top 15 in catches this season. The Vikings defense, which ranks 11th in yards allowed (345.9 per game) in 2018, has 15) 12/16 (Sun.) MIAMI Noon* CBS held opponents to a 23.4%-3rd down conversion rate, the lowest in the NFL. Vikings DE Danielle 16) 12/23 (Sat.) at Detroit Noon* FOX Hunter is tied for 2nd in the NFL with 7.5. 17) 12/30 (Sun.) CHICAGO Noon* FOX Home games capitalized *Game-time subject to change due to flexible scheduling BROADCAST COVERAGE NATIONAL TELEVISION: NBC WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE Play-by-Play: Al Michaels Analyst: Cris Collinsworth Tuesday, October 23 Sideline: Michele Tafoya No access Wednesday, October 24 NATIONAL TELEVISION: WESTWOOD ONE SPORTS 10:00 a.m. – Zimmer press conference Play-by-Play: Tom McCarthy Analyst: Jason Taylor 11:05 a.m. – Open locker room – Kirk Cousins available 1:00 p.m. – Practice (Filming available at beginning) LOCAL RADIO: KFAN-FM 100.3/KTLK-AM 1130 Thursday, October 25 Play-by-Play: Paul Allen Analyst: Pete Bercich 10: 15 a.m. – Mike Priefer press conference Sideline Reporters: Greg Coleman and Ben Leber 11:05 a.m. – Coordinators press conferences and open locker room Pre-Game Show: Mike Mussman – 5:00 p.m. CT 1:00 p.m. – Practice (Filming available at beginning) KFAN and KTLK serve as the flagship stations for the 72-station, 5-state Vikings Radio Network. Friday, October 26 11:00 a.m. – Practice (Filming available at beginning) NORSEMAN NOTABLES 12:30 p.m. – Zimmer press conference and open locker room Saturday, October 27 • WR Adam Thielen has totaled 7 games with at least 100 receiving yards, trailing only Randy No access Moss - 8 in 2003, 8 in 2000, 7 in 2002, 7 in 1999 - for the most in a single season in Vikings history. Sunday, October 28 • Thielen's 3 games with at least 10 receptions this season trails only Cris Carter in 1994 (4) 7:20 p.m. CT – New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings on NBC and 1995 (4) for the most games with 10+ catches in a single season. Monday, October 29 12:15 p.m. – Open locker room • CB Trae Waynes recorded 4 passes defensed at the New York Jets (10/21/18), tied for the 2:00 p.m. – Zimmer press conference most in a single game by any player this season. *Practice open to media at the beginning • DE Danielle Hunter is the only player in the NFL to record at least a half sack in every game in 2018. Reminder - No tweeting from practice field during open portion of practice and no live streaming during any Vikings media availbilities unless previously approved • TE Kyle Rudolph has started a league-leading (among TEs) 56 consecutive games, which is the longest streak for any TE all-time in Vikings team history and has caught 17 TD passes since the STAT OF THE WEEK start of the 2016 season, tied with Jimmy Graham and Cameron Brate for the most among all TEs. Vikings WR Adam Thielen's 7 consecutive games with 100+ • Since the start of the 2017 season, S Harrison Smith has 7 INTs and 4.5 sacks, the only receiving yards trails only Calvin Johnson's 8 straight games player in the NFL to have at least 5 INTs and at least 3.0 sacks in that span. in 2012 for the most in NFL history. • QB Kirk Cousins' 2,162 passing yards are the 2nd-most passing yards through 7 games to Streaks of 100-yard receiving games, NFL all-time start a season, trailing Daunte Culpepper in 2004 who threw for 2,180 yards. Cousins needs Rk) Player, Team, Year ................................ Games 188 yards to set a team record for the most passing yards through 8 games to start a season. 1) Calvin Johnson, Detroit, 2012 .......................8 • WR Stefon Diggs' 48 receptions are tied for 7th in the NFL this season and the 5th most 2t) Adam Thielen, Minnesota, 2018 ......... 7 in team history through 7 games to start a season, trailing Randy Moss (49 in 2002), Percy 2t) Demaryius Thomas, Denver, 2014 .............7 Harvin (53 in 2012), Cris Carter (55 in 1994) and Adam Thielen (67 in 2018). 2t) Michael Irvin, Dallas, 1995 ............................7 • Rudolph (350 receptions) ranks 8th all-time in team history, Diggs (248 receptions) ranks 15th 2t) Bill Groman, Houston, 1961 .........................7 all-time in team history and Thielen (247 receptions) ranks 16th all-time in Vikings history. 2t) Charley Hennigan, 1961 ................................7 WEEK 8 - SAINTS AT VIKINGS - VIKINGS.1RMG.COM Our hearts go out to Jeanette and the entire Sparano family as we all mourn the loss of Tony. Tony was a passionate and driven individual who cared deeply about his family, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Tony's presence within the Vikings organization will be deeply missed. We are only thinking of Tony’s family during this incredibly difficult time. We ask that the entire NFL and Vikings family keep the Sparanos in their thoughts. - Vikings Owners Mark and Zygi Wilf - 7/22/18 I love Tony Sparano. He was a great teacher, a grinder of a worker and had a toughness and fighting spirit that showed in our linemen. He was a great husband, father and grandfather and a great friend to me. This is just sinking in for us but Tony will be sorely missed by all. - Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer - 7/22/18 I am at a loss for words with Tony’s sudden passing. Tony loved the game of football and his players. More importantly, he was a strong man of faith who treasured his family. My heart is with the Sparanos today. As an organization we will support them in whatever ways we can. - Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman - 7/22/18 The Minnesota Vikings family is devastated by the loss of our dear friend Fred Zamberletti. Fred was a staple of the franchise since its founding, helping build the Vikings from an expansion club in 1961 to a team ingrained in the fabric of life for Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Fred worked tirelessly, at one point building a streak of 1,049 consecutive Vikings games attended, and was loved by everyone throughout the organization – players, coaches, and staff. He cared deeply about the health of his players as well as their lives off the field. With his incredible stories and his passion for the team, he was respected by us as owners. Each of us inside the Vikings has our own personal memories we shared with Fred and those will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with the entire Zamberletti family. – Vikings Owners Zygi and Mark Wilf - 9/2/18 Fred Zamberletti was the epitome of a Minnesota Vikings icon.