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Access Vikings morning walkthrough: NFC North has been unkind, Teddy learns on the fly and more

By Matt Vensel

December 17, 2014 at 1:03AM

Every weekday, our Vikings reporters walk you through what's happening with the team that day.

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

— The Vikings are still looking for their first NFC North win of the season.

— Coach Mike Zimmer is glad QB Teddy Bridgewater is learning on the fly.

— The NFLPA is officially suing the NFL on RB Adrian Peterson's behalf.

— LT Matt Kalil fared better against the Lions the second time around.

— OLB Chad Greenway is up for the NFL's new sportsmanship award.

TWEET OF THE (YESTER)DAY

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BEHIND ENEMY LINES

— Dolphins coach Joe Philbin's future in Miami is in serious doubt.

— Philbin says he is only concerned with the Vikings, not his future.

— Miami's playoff hopes have dwindled with back-to-back losses.

— The Dolphins opened up their passing game in their latest loss.

TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE

It's Tuesday, so Vikings players have the day off. They'll be back in the building tomorrow.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Rookie wide receivers are making an impact across the league, and it's not just first-rounders like Mike Evans and Odell Beckham Jr. Mid-round picks such as Donte Moncrief and Martavis Bryant have made some plays, too. The Vikings, despite having 10 picks, did not take a wide receiver. The position wasn't a major need, but it was one of the deepest receiver classes in recent memory.