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know this: If Clay Matthews hadn't been flagged for roughing the passer, Daniel Carlson would have missed just one field goal Sunday and might still be the Vikings' kicker.
read this: Mike Zimmer was blunt when asked about the decision to release Carlson. "Did you see the game?" the Vikings coach responded.
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