Access Vikings morning walkthrough: Zimmer reflects on worst defensive outing this year

December 23, 2014 at 2:52PM

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

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

— Mike Zimmer was still bothered by the defense's performance in the loss to the Dolphins.

— Zimmer, however, was pleased with rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's play.

— Linebacker Chad Greenway stepped away from the team to be with his family after his father died on Friday.

— Here's how the snaps were divided up against the Dolphins.

TWEET OF THE (YESTER)DAY

BEHIND ENEMY LINES

— Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen will miss the season finale against the Vikings. That means Jay Cutler will start again.

— Michael Wright thinks starting Cutler again is a bad move.

— Bears defensive end Willie Young suffered a torn Achilles on Sunday.

— Wide receiver Brandon Marshall thinks Lions center Dominic Raiola is a dirty player after stomping on defensive tackle Ego Ferguson's ankle.

TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE

The Vikings have an off day, but center John Sullivan will look to bring some Christmas cheer to those at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's hospital. Sullivan will host a Christmas party for young patients and their families this afternoon, providing gifts and pizza for every young patient in the hospital. Sullivan will be joined by current and former Vikings at the event.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Wide receiver Greg Jennings has caught four touchdowns in the last five games. Last season, Jennings had four touchdowns just all season rotating through quarterbacks Christian Ponder, Matt Cassel and Josh Freeman. Jennings has six touchdowns this year.

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