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Access Vikings morning walkthrough: meet Charles Johnson, Peterson talks, Tate scrambles and more

By Matt Vensel

November 21, 2014 at 3:31PM

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

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

— So who is WR Charles Johnson and where did this guy come from?

— New RB Ben Tate was scrambling to get acclimated to the Vikings yesterday.

— WR Greg Jennings and RB Matt Asiata missed practice again yesterday.

— RB Adrian Peterson talked about his future in an interview with USA Today.

— Struggling WR Cordarrelle Patterson said he just wants to have fun again.

— Coordinator Nov Turner is pleased with QB Teddy Bridgewater's development.

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BEHIND ENEMY LINES

— The Packers offense has gotten off to fast starts this season.

— Packers OLB Clay Matthews says his injury won't slow him down.

— Rookies are playing major roles for the Packers again this season.

— The Packers are expected to keep WR Randall Cobb around.

TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE

The Vikings practice at 10:50 a.m. Afterward, head coach Mike Zimmer will chat with reporters.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Patterson said his receiving totals are nowhere near where he wanted them to be right now. So where exactly are his numbers? Patterson ranks 93rd in the NFL in receiving yards with 332 on 28 receptions. Among those ahead of him on the list are a receiver who was lost for the season in Week 6 (Victor Cruz), a backup running back (Roy Helu), a backup tight end (Niles Paul), an undrafted rookie (Allen Hurns) and literally some guy I had never heard of before today (Taylor Gabriel).