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
BEHIND ENEMY LINES
— QB Aaron Rodgers says the Packers must guard against overconfidence.
— The Packers aren't worried about OLB Clay Matthews' groin injury.
— Green Bay's wide-receiver duo is rewriting the team's record books.
— Packers RB Eddie Lacy is talking about losing some weight this offseason.
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.
Don’t sugarcoat this year. Work to make the next one better.
