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

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

— OT Mike Harris is excited for the opportunity to start again.

— Banged-up S Harrison Smith returned to practice yesterday.

— Could the no-huddle help QB Teddy Bridgewater get going early?

TWEET OF THE (YESTER)DAY

BEHIND ENEMY LINES

— The Panthers might be on to Plan C at the right tackle spot.

— CB Bené Benwikere will be back in the Panthers secondary.

— TE Greg Olsen's resilient son helps put football in perspective.

TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE

The Vikings will battle the elements and any tryptophan left in their systems with a 10:50 a.m. practice that is expected to be held outside. Head coach Mike Zimmer will talk after the practice.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Despite being in the same division as the Lions and same conference as the Cowboys, the Vikings haven't played a Thanksgiving game since 2000. Twenty-five teams have played on Thanksgiving since they last did. Oh, and case you are wondering, the Vikings are 5-1 all-time on Turkey Day.