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Vikings vs. Lions: Detroit Runs Season-Ending Win Streak to 4 Games

By Michael David SmithJan 2nd 2011 – 3:58PM

The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions were playing for nothing other than last place in the NFC North on Sunday, and the game was notable mostly for a player who didn't play: Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, inactive because of concussion symptoms. But the game should also be noteworthy for the way the Lions closed out...

Week 17 IDP Rankings: Defensive Linemen

By Antonio D'ArcangelisDec 31st 2010 – 1:00PM

Giants DE Justin Tuck was -- far and away -- the best fantasy defensive lineman of 2010. With 74 total tackles, 11.0 sacks, three passes defended and five fumble recoveries, he's soaring above the other linemen who challenged him for the top spot. The biggest surprise, however, was the effectiveness of Lions rookie...

Week 16 IDP Rankings: Defensive Linemen

By Antonio D'ArcangelisDec 23rd 2010 – 4:00PM

Giants DE Justin Tuck had a sack and a half on Sunday during the stunning loss to Philly. The premier pass rusher increased his season total to 10.0, tying him for the team lead with DE Osi Umenyiora. The future is bright for the Giants defense. Jason Pierre-Paul continues to make big plays, but it wasn't enough in Week...

Week 15 IDP Rankings: Defensive Linemen

By Antonio D'ArcangelisDec 16th 2010 – 3:30PM

Vikings DE Ray Edwards has had a tough season. He missed a second game in a row because of a high right ankle sprain from a couple weeks ago at Washington, and his numbers are down as the defensive line has struggled. The team hopes to have him back on the field this week, especially because he takes a lot of pressure off...

Week 14 IDP Rankings: Defensive Linemen

By Antonio D'ArcangelisDec 9th 2010 – 11:40AM

It might be a tough week for the Top 15 IDP defensive linemen. Other than Trent Cole, there's not many bona fide studs with favorable matchups. The Giants defensive ends are undoubtedly must-plays, but it's tough to assess what the Vikings game plan will be against the league's best defensive line. I'm all kinds of...

Jared Allen News From the Web

  • 05/23/12 Opp val, sal choose engineering, architecture Source: The Andalusia Star-News - Andalusia AL Opp's Jared Allen and Heath Barton soared to the top of their class academically as they were named the 2012 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.
  • 05/22/12 Three Best Non-Quarterbacks In The NFL Source: CBS - WWJ TV - Detroit MI Jared Allen, defensive end, Vikings – His comments about Detroit were reprehensible, and he isn't likeable, but Allen is a tremendous player.
  • 05/17/12 UT's Jared Allen adjusting to college baseball Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press - Chattanooga TN For Jared Allen, there's no comparison.
  • 05/03/12 #NHL Buccigross: Most Sacks - Last 2 Seasons DeMarcus... Source: LetsGoKings.com Most Sacks - Last 2 Seasons DeMarcus Ware, 35.0. Jared Allen, 33.0. Jason Babin, 30.5. Tamba Hali, 26.5. Terrell Suggs, 25.0.
  • 04/29/12 Local teams gearing up for prep postseason play Source: Cleveland Daily Banner - Cleveland TN As the regular season winds down, local high school baseball teams are gearing up for their respective district tournaments, which begin this week with District 5-AAA gathering at the McKenzie Baseball Complex, while 5-AA will play at the home of the higher seeds.

Background on Jared Allen

Jared Scot Allen (born April 4, 1982) is an American football defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).

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