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Vikings getting Antoine Winfield back

Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield says he's "good to go" for Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers. A strained neck has kept Winfield out of the last four games. As for facing Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Winfield says they have a "tough challenge ahead."
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Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield says he's "good to go" for Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers. A strained neck has kept Winfield out of the last four games. As for facing Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Winfield says they have a "tough challenge ahead."

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