...forget that not everything fell in place for the Vikings last year. ''Everything didn't go right,'' he said. ''Jake Reed missed six games, Robert Smith was out a couple games, our starting quarterback (Brad Johnson) got hurt.

...who had seven catches for 70 yards and a touchdown last week, said if teams concentrate on stopping Moss, then he, Jake Reed, Robert Glover and Robert Smith, among others, will have to pick up the slack. ''Our whole offense doesn't revolve...

...all year.'' Among the key matchups will be Denver cornerback Dale Carter facing his brother, Minnesota wide receiver Jake Reed. Reed said his younger brother tried tickling the last time they faced each other, when Carter was with Kansas City...

...three-receiver formations. The Vikings likely will do the same with their stellar trio of Randy Moss, Cris Carter and Jake Reed. ''We've just got to get to the quarterback,'' defensive end Greg Ellis said. ''Everybody has to step their...

...they are also mindful of exposing their star receiver to big hits, especially with starters Robert Smith (hernia) and Jake Reed (groin) hurt. Fresh in their minds is New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn, who tore up a knee returning a kickoff...

...5-4) at CHICAGO (4-5) -- Vikings: OUT: DE John Burrough (ankle); RB David Palmer (knee). QUESTIONABLE: WR Jake Reed (groin). PROBABLE: T Matt Birk (thumb); TE Carlester Crumpler (ribs); S Robert Griffith (thumb); CB Jimmy...

EDEN PRAIRIE -- Jake Reed insists his eyes are fine. His hands are another matter. ''I'm...coordinator Ray Sherman said. ''But I haven't lost confidence in Jake Reed. He's still a part of us and I hope he hasn't lost confidence...

...Randall Cunningham, who was benched just 5 1/2 games into his $28 million contract after taking 15 sacks, receiver Jake Reed is struggling to do his part. Reed, a four-time 1,000-yard receiver, was benched last week after dropping his...

...Carney's second 40-yarder made it 35-27 with 11:41 left. George threw TD passes of 34 yards to Moss, 5 yards to Jake Reed and 4 yards to Carter -- the first time the trio scored a TD in the same game -- in the second quarter. Notes: Moss's...

...our leaders.'' Moss, despite being the NFC's leader with 1,083 yards receiving, has been inconsistent, as has Jake Reed, who would replace Carter in the lineup. Moss's propensity to drop passes, especially the touchdown variety, has...