Access Vikings morning walkthrough: Peterson circus packs it up, Vikings pick up Tate and more

November 20, 2014 at 3:26PM

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

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

— The media circus surrounding RB Adrian Peterson was back in town.

— Coach Mike Zimmer and QB Teddy Bridgewater didn't seem distracted.

— The Vikings claimed veteran RB Ben Tate off waivers from the Browns.

— Running backs Matt Asiata and Jerick McKinnon both missed practice.

— CB Xavier Rhodes hopes Sunday's interception was the first of many.

TWEET OF THE (YESTER)DAY

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BEHIND ENEMY LINES

— QB Aaron Rodgers says the Packers must guard against overconfidence.

— Green Bay's wide-receiver duo is rewriting the team's record books.

TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE

The Vikings will hold practice at 12:50 p.m. Beforehand, all three coordinators will talk at 11 a.m.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Tate could end up being a good fit with the Vikings, but the 26-year-old's rushing efficiency has declined every year. As a rookie, he averaged 5.4 yards per carry. In 2012, he was at 4.29. In 2013, it was 4.26. And this year, after moving from the Texans to the Browns, it has plummeted to 3.1.

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