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Why is Vikings kicker Blair Walsh struggling? Here are a few theories
Now that he's 2-for-6 in the preseason on field-goal attempts and missed one of those expanded 33-yard extra points against the Raiders the other night, it's officially a concern of Mike Zimmer and the rest of the Vikings staff.
Sullivan misses another practice because of back issues
The center missed two practices last week and the game against Oakland on Saturday night.
Vikings DE Justin Trattou making an impression in the preseason
One player who appears to have taken one of the biggest leaps forward under coach Mike Zimmer is unheralded defensive end Justin Trattou.
Zimmer stresses urgency 'to get timing down' while explaining Loeffler's release
A few of the highlights from coach Mike Zimmer's news conference.
Randy Moss is talking comeback, and the Packers make sense
Randy Moss is 38 and hasn't played an NFL game since 2012. But because of his freakish athletic talent and whimsical personality, he could be serious.
Vikings long snapper Cullen Loeffler talks about being cut
Cullen Loeffler was surprised when the Vikings released him, but the veteran long snapper was grateful the move happened early in the preseason so he can possibly catch on with another team.
Bridgewater targets 'over 70 percent' as completion goal
Here's a trivia question to stump even the most die-hard Purple fan:
What is the preseason record for quarterback completion percentage?
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Route to Vikings bench is still in Patterson's hands
No one's quite sure how long it will take to polish Cordarrelle Patterson's raw ability, so, he appears to be a role player without much of a role behind Charles Johnson, Mike Wallace and Jarius Wright.
Access Vikings morning walkthrough: McDermott wins the battle, Patterson out of position again and more
Every weekday, we walk you through what's going on with the Vikings.
Vikings release long snapper Loeffler
The Vikings have released longtime long snapper Cullen Loeffler. Kevin McDermott will be the team's long snapper to open the 2015 season.
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Randy Moss doesn't rule out NFL return
The 38-year-old former receiver and Fox analyst said Sunday that he hasn't "lost the itch" for the game.
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Souhan: Johnson ready to elevate Vikings' receiving corps
Charles Johnson sees a playmaking void he can fill by stepping in as a primary target.
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Vikings win but sluggish starters take step backward
Vikings offense, defense and special teams all had issues.
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Lightning forces 65-minute delay of Vikings-Raiders game
The Vikings' 20-12 preseason victory over the Raiders at TCF Bank Stadium was interrupted for slightly more than an hour Saturday night because of visible lightning nearby.
Zimmer concerned about Walsh's misses, kicker knows he must rebound
The story of tonight's 20-12 win over the Raiders, beyond the wind and the rain and the lighting and delays at TCF Bank Stadium, was the performance of Blair Walsh.
Teddy Bridgewater deals with 'Mother Nature' in Vikings' victory
A windy, rainy, lightning-delayed night game challenged Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.
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Souhan blog: Bonus column from Saturday's Vikings game
Del Rio, Tice and Musgrave have a chance to win with Raiders.
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Gallery: Vikings 20, Raiders 12
A weather delayed preseason game ends with a viking win against the Oakland Raiders, August 22, 2015. The Vikings' first-stringers looked to be in preseason form in Saturday night's 20-12 victory over the Raiders.
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