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Winfield Should Be Back Sunday

Nov 25, 2009 – 10:20 PM
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Antoine WinfieldAntoine Winfield played it safe last week sitting out a fourth straight game with his foot injury. He wasn't needed as a nearly perfect Brett Favre led the Vikings to an easy win over the Seahawks.'

Well it's more accurate to say that the Vikings decided for Winfield that he was going to sit that one out, something that Winfield told the Star-Tribune that in hindsight was a wise choice. But with the division rival Bears on the schedule this week, Winfield is ready to promise he'll be back in action this Sunday.

It's impressive to see how the Vikings have managed to survive without their best cornerback. Pass defense has been one of the Vikings' weakest links for years, but even without Winfield they've managed to go 3-1. Minnesota still gives up plenty of pass yardage (they're 21st in the league in pass yardage allowed), but they have avoided big plays.

Winfield says his foot finally feels 100 percent for the first time since the injury. It's a good week for the Pro Bowl cornerback to return -- with Jay Cutler on the field a cornerback never knows when he'll have a chance for a pick.
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