The final touchdown by the Vikings in their 34-3 win over the Cowboys is creating quite a stir — at least from Cowboys LB Keith Brooking.

In the opening statement of his postgame news conference following Sunday’s 34-3 thumping of the Cowboys, Vikings coach Brad Childress let loose with an unsolicited swipe at the perceived underdog status of the Vikings heading into the game.

Vikings DE Ray Edwards had himself a career day in Sunday’s 34-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round of the playoffs, but it ended on a low note.

Minnesota coach Brad Childress is going with a unique concept, using the Vikings’ first-round bye for exactly what it was meant for — rest.

I put on my Santa Dukes hat and shared my rendition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas on Total Access Saturday.

Former Packers safety LeRoy Butler drew attention when he referred to his former teammate, Brett Favre, as a “diva” during his appearance on NFL Network’s Total Access on Wednesday.

Vikings coach Brad Childress and the team are very close on a multi-year contract extension, according to a league source.

Vikings coach Brad Childress said Pro Bowl CB Antoine Winfield was able to take part in practice Monday — a portion of practice that wasn’t open to the media — as the team returned from its bye week.

Teams have released their practice participation reports for Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the notable players.

Vikings coach Brad Childress updated CB Antoine Winfield’s status during his weekly Monday news conference, saying he won’t rule out the Pro Bowler this week because of the sprained foot he sustained during Sunday’s victory over the Ravens.

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress joined Steve Mariucci and Mike Martz on The Head Coaches show on NFL Network Monday, discussing the Vikings last-second win over the 49ers, the final drive led by QB Brett Favre and the rivalry with the Green Bay Packers.

Vikings WR Percy Harvin has been held out of practice for the past two days because of severe migraine headaches, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, and he is listed as questionable to play in Sunday’s home game against the 49ers.

We’re all excited for the games to finally begin. Plenty of reasons to keep an eye on each offering.

Brett Favre’s first series with the Vikings –- he started Friday’s preseason game against the visiting Chiefs –- ended after four plays.

Lost in the “Favre Watch” hype: Now that the Vikings have a championship-caliber threat at QB in Brett Favre, defenses will have to think twice about putting eight defenders in the box to stop Adrian Peterson.