Every weekday, our Vikings reporters walk you through what's happening with the team that day.
Every weekday, our Vikings reporters walk you through what's happening with the team that day.
WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
— Are the Vikings realizing the error of drafting QB Christian Ponder?
— QB Teddy Bridgewater's final drive Saturday shows that he is making progress.
— Bridgewater and fellow QB Matt Cassel put up some pretty impressive numbers.
— The battle at MLB between Jasper Brinkley and Audie Cole is not yet over.
TWEET OF THE (YESTER)DAY
AROUND THE NFC NORTH
— The Bears and WR Santonio Holmes appear to be a good fit.
— Rookie WR Jeff Janis had a memorable Packers debut.
— DT Nick Fairley could be the Lions' last chance to salvage the 2011 draft.
TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE
After a day off, the Vikings are back at Winter Park today. Practice starts at 2:45 p.m.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
While Bridgewater has done most of his damage in the preseason within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage — he's 20-of-25 for 161 yards and two touchdowns on such throws, according to Pro Football Focus — Cassel has completed more deeper throws. He is 7-for-10 for 156 yards and a touchdown on throws 10 or more yards downfield, including his 51-yard touchdown Saturday.
It’s too soon to tell how much the immigration crackdown is to blame.
