Minnesota Vikings
Toby Gerhart - #32 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 231 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/28/1987 |
| Birthplace | Norco, CA |
| College | Stanford |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 2nd round, 19th pick by Vikings |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 169 | 1 |
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Five
After winning Sunday, the 4-1 Vikings and Bears hold a two-game advantage over the 2-3 Packers in the NFC North.
Harvin leads Vikings to 4-1
Percy Harvin had one touchdown rushing and another receiving to help the Vikings to a 30-7 victory over the Titans on Sunday.
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NFC North Spin cycle: Week Four
The surprising Vikings took hold of the NFC North one-fourth of the way through the season with a big win at Detroit.
Two return TDs help lift Vikings past Lions
Percy Harvin returned the opening kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown, helping the Vikings beat the Lions 20-13 Sunday.
Ponder developing nicely for Vikings
Christian Ponder has improved his game in a few important ways, and the Vikings are getting better offensively because of it.
Architect HKS chosen to design new Vikings stadium
The architect who designed stadiums for the Cowboys and Colts has been chosen to design the Vikings' new stadium.
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Three
Surprise, surprise: the Vikings are tied for the division lead. We take a closer look at Minnesota in the NFC North "Spin cycle."
Ponder, Vikings hand 49ers first defeat
Christian Ponder threw two touchdown passes to tight end Kyle Rudolph to help the Vikings hand the 49ers their first defeat, 24-13 on Sunday.
Vikings' LB corps suddenly razor thin
With Erin Henderson out, the Vikings have to do some shuffling with the linebackers against the 49ers.
NFC North Spin cycle: Week Two
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the NFC North following Week Two.
Vinatieri kicks Colts, Luck to first victory
Adam Vinatieri made a 53-yard field goal with 8 seconds left Sunday to give Andrew Luck and Indianapolis a 23-20 victory over Minnesota.
Winfield misses practice for brother's funeral
Vikings CB Antoine Winfield missed practice on Thursday to attend his brother's funeral.
PLAYER NEWS
Gerhart had a career-high 91 yards on 21 carries in Sunday's 35-32 loss to visiting Denver.|||||||
Gerhart had 44 yards on 17 carries during his previous start in Atlanta on Nov. 27.
Gerhart had 77 yards on 16 carries in his first career start, a 40-14 loss to Chicago on Monday night.|||||||
With Adrian Peterson's status unknown, the rookie from Stanford might start again in this week's game against Philadelphia. He might be needed if the Vikings start rookie Joe Webb at quarterback.
Gerhart was given his first significant action last week at Washington. He carried the ball 22 times for 76 yards and a touchdown, the first of his career.|||||||
Gerhart could get more time this week, with Peterson's status uncertain for Sunday's game against Buffalo.
With Adrian Peterson on the sidelines, Gerhart rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries during Sunday's 17-13 win over Washington.|||||||
If Peterson is forced to miss any action, Gerhart could be in line for another big game against Buffalo in Week 13. The Bills are allowing 167.4 yards per game on the ground.
