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Access Vikings morning walkthrough: Vikings on the brink, injuries mount, Zimmer defends Kalil, more

By Matt Vensel

September 25, 2014 at 1:29PM

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

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

— The Vikings, against all odds, are looking to turn around their season.

— The Vikings placed QB Matt Cassel and OG Brandon Fusco on injured reserve.

— Cassel said his season-ending injury was devastating for him.

— OLB Chad Greenway, NT Linval Joseph and CB Josh Robinson all missed practice.

— Head coach Mike Zimmer says he is not discouraged about the play of LT Matt Kalil.

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BEHIND ENEMY LINES

— The Falcons aren't taking Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater lightly.

— The Falcons rise and fall with the play of QB Matt Ryan.

— WR Harry Douglas and WR Devin Hester returned to Falcons practice.

TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE

The Vikings practice at 12:50 p.m. today. The coordinators speak with reporters this morning.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Sure, the Vikings need to pass protect better to help their rookie QB succeed. But it would also help if the team's pass-catchers, well, catch the passes. The Vikings have dropped eight passes already this season, according to ESPN Stats and Info, which is a drop rate of nine percent. That is the highest rate in the NFL. For Bridgewater's sake, they better double down on the Stickum.