Every day On most days, our Vikings reporters walk you through what's happening that day.
WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
— Third-string QB Christian Ponder is trying to make the most of his situation.
— QB Teddy Bridgewater will get some first-team reps tomorrow night.
— The Vikings waived rookie TE AC Leonard.
— Head coach Mike Zimmer rewarded his players yesterday.
— The Vikings haven't approached RG Brandon Fusco about a new deal.
TWEET OF THE (YESTER)DAY
AROUND THE NFC NORTH
— The Packers have a balanced offense with RB Eddie Lacy.
— Bears QB Jimmy Clausen is starting to gain confidence.
— The Lions have already waived WR Jonathan Baldwin.
TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE
The Vikings travel back to the Twin Cities tonight in preparation for the preseason opener.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
Last season, the Vikings blitzed a defensive back on just six percent of their defensive plays, according to Football Outsiders. Only three teams blitzed defensive backs less often. It's a safe bet that you'll see Vikings defensive backs blitzing off the edges more often under Zimmer.
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