Take heart, Vikings fans. After nearly 50 years of frustration, the football gods might finally be smiling upon you.
As if the uncanny ability of quarterback Brett Favre to perform like a man half his age wasn’t enough, receiver Percy Harvin reportedly is fine, 48 hours after having his preparation for the NFC title game derailed by a migraine headache.
Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Harvin is at the team facility, that he “seems fine,” and that he’s expected to travel with the team to New Orleans.
Harvin, the AP offensive rookie of the year, is a huge part of the team’s offensive game plan. Even when he doesn’t get many receptions (he had only three against the Cowboys), teams need to account for him in the same manner that opposing defenses need to keep an eye on Saints running back Reggie Bush.
UPDATE: Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie has posted video of Harvin in the locker room getting ready for the trip to New Orleans. As to his migraines, Harvin said, “I’ve tried everything. Nothing works. I give up.”