Every weekday, our Vikings reporters walk you through what's happening with the team that day.
WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
— Peterson's legacy will continue to take a hit with this suspension.
— Peterson's suspension shows the NFL is taking a tougher stand.
— FB Jerome Felton came out swinging in defense of Peterson.
— Other Vikings balanced their concern for Peterson and his son.
BEHIND ENEMY LINES
— The Packers are hoping for some cold playoff games at Lambeau Field.
— Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers is using a new routine to stay healthy.
— The Packers are breaking their defensive mold with OLB Clay Matthews.
— The Green Bay offensive line is starting to get some credit for its play.
TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE
The national media circus is sure to be back at Winter Park today after Peterson's suspension was announced yesterday. Coach Mike Zimmer and QB Teddy Bridgewater will be on the podium and the locker room will be open, and likely crammed with cameras, before the 12:50 p.m. practice.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
Peterson wants to break Emmitt Smith's career rushing record of 18,355 yards. But Peterson, likely sidelined now until after his 30th birthday, has just 10,190 career yards. He is 28th all-time in rushing and third among active players. Catching Smith seems like a longshot now, and it's fair to wonder if he'll be able to catch Frank Gore, who has 10,615 yards and is still going strong at 31.
It’s too soon to tell how much the immigration crackdown is to blame.
