Donavan McNabb

The Vikings lost 39-10 at Chicago Sunday night to fall to 1-5 on the season. Devin Hester made a pair of big plays for the Bears. He had a 48-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter and added a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown in the 2nd half. Jay Cutler threw for 267 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions.

Viking quarterback Donavan McNabb talked Wednesday about how he's looking at his mechanics as much as the next guy and doesn't understand why the media is focusing so much on his mechanics. McNabb says the offense isn't as bad as what it's made out to be.

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier is sticking with Donavan McNabb as his starting quarterback. He made that announcement Monday at his press conference but did indicate that McNabb needs to be more accurate on some of his throws. McNabb was 22-36 passing with 211 yards with 1 touchdown and no interceptions Sunday against Detroit.

The Vikings lost their 3rd straight game despite leading into the 4th quarter Sunday when Detroit came from behind to beat the Vikings 26-23 in overtime. Ryan Longwell kicked a 49-yard field goal with 1:11 left in regulation to force overtime before Jason Hanson kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime for Detroit.

Viking quarterback Donavan McNabb met the media Wednesday and says he looks forward to Sunday's game against Detroit and says 0-2 isn't the end of the world. The Vikings are 0-2 and are 3 1/2 point underdogs at home against 2-0 Detroit Sunday when the two teams meet at Mall of America Field at noon, pregame on WJON at 11:00.

The San Diego Chargers came from down 17-7 at halftime to beat the Vikings 24-17 Sunday afternoon in San Diego. Percy Harvin began the game with a 103-yard kickoff return touchdown for the Vikings and Donavan McNabb completed a touchdown pass to Michael Jenkins in the first half. McNabb struggled for much of the day and was 7-15 passing for just 39 yards.

The Vikings lost 23-17 at Mall of America Field inside the Metrodome Saturday night. The turning point in the game was when Gerald Sensabaugh blocked a Ryan Longwell kick and Alan Ball returned it for a touchdown. Donavan McNabb played through 1 series in the 2nd half and had 164 yards passing on 12-18 with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. His TD pass from a 49-yarder to Bernard Berrian in the first half.

The Vikings host the Dallas Cowboys Saturday night at 7pm, pregame on AM 1390-the Fan at 6:00. The Vikings are 1-1 in preseason games and so are the Cowboys. Minnesota will start Donovan McNabb at quarterback Saturday night and he'll likely play the entire first half. 2nd year pro Joe Webb will be the 2nd quarterback to play and rookie Christian Ponder is the 3rd string quarterback this week.

The Vikings beat the Seattle Seahawks in a preseason game 20-7 in Seattle Saturday night. Marcus Sherels returned a Tarvaris Jackson pass 64 yards for a touchdown for the Vikings in the first half and Minnesota led 13-0 at halftime. Donavan McNabb played into the 2nd quarter and was 6-8 passing for 81 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. Adrian Peterson had 6 carries for 16 yards and rookie Kyle Rudolph led the team with 3 catches for 22 yards.

The Vikings lost 14-3 Saturday night in their preseason opener at Tennessee against the Titans. Minnesota trailed 14-0 at halftime and scored its only points on a 37-yard field goal from Ryan Longwell. Donavan McNabb started the game and was 6-11 passing for 40 yards. Joe Webb was 4-8 passing for 45 yards and he ran for 33 yards on 5 attempts. Rookie Christian Ponder played most of the 2nd half and was 8-13 passing for 84 yards.