Every weekday, our Vikings reporters walk you through what's happening with the team that day.
WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
— The season is on the brink as RB Adrian Peterson remains in limbo.
— Coach Mike Zimmer discussed Sunday's clock malfunctions with the NFL.
— Zimmer said TE Kyle Rudolph was "a little bit rusty" in his return.
— Is struggling WR Cordarrelle Patterson running out of excuses?
— Zimmer said the Vikings are not disappointed with Patterson's play.
TWEET OF THE (YESTER)DAY
BEHIND ENEMY LINES
— OLB Julius Peppers has provided exactly what Green Bay needed.
— The Packers are using OLB Clay Matthews all over their defense.
— The Packers might have two wide receivers go to the Pro Bowl.
— The offensive line has "started the charge" for the Packers.
TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE
Players have the day off, but some, including C John Sullivan and WR Adam Thielen, will be at the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley for a pet adoption event called "Road to the Puppy Bowl."
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
In back-to-back weeks, the Vikings will have played the first team since 1923 to have allowed more than 50 points in consecutive games then just the fifth team in NFL history that has scored 50-plus points in consecutive games. I'm guessing the Vikings are the only team ever that can claim this.
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