 Thus, the NFL made the controversial decision to hold the game at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium, an outdoor facility that would subject players and fans to Minnesota's harsh winter weather, and making for the Vikings' first open-air home game since December 1981.Attempting to remedy their poor QB situation, the team signed veteran free agent Patrick Ramsey.Meanwhile, Tarvaris Jackson was placed on injured reserve due to a toe injury sustained in the Giants game.