Access Vikings morning walkthrough: Rhodes already back practicing, Peyton's 'Bad News' Broncos and more

Every weekday, we walk you through what's going on with the Vikings.

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

— Cornerback Xavier Rhodes passed the concussion protocol and practiced yesterday, three days after his scary collision in the Chargers game.

— Running back Adrian Peterson believes poise is the biggest reason why Christian Ponder is the QB of the past and Teddy Bridgewater is here.

— Bridgewater is preparing to go throw for throw with Peyton Manning, whom he called "probably the best quarterback to play this game."

— The Vikings will go up against a patchwork Broncos offensive line Sunday.

— This week's edition of "Five Vikings stats that stand out" includes a pair of numbers for Peterson and one for rookie cornerback Trae Waynes.

— Manning referenced the "Bad News Bears" yesterday when talking about a Broncos offense that is still trying to get in sync.

— A shoulder injury kept Broncos left tackle Ty Sambrailo out of practice.

— One Denver columnist thinks that "if the Broncos shut down Peterson, they will beat Minnesota by at least two touchdowns."

TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE

The Vikings practice at 1 p.m. The coordinators are on the podium at 11 a.m.