The Vikings kicker issues are a relic of the past, right?
Dan Bailey is doing his best to stop years-long handwringing by earning his second NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honor in the month of October.
Bailey was named the Week 8 recipient after making all four field goals, including a long of 50 yards, in the Vikings’ 19-9 win against Washington last week. He’s now 12 of 14 (85.7%) on field goal attempts this season; his only missed extra point was blocked.
Bailey, the ninth-year NFL veteran, also earned the honor Oct. 6 in New York after making all four field goals. Like every kicker, he’s playing for his future. He’s on a one-year deal with the Vikings that makes him a free agent in March.
“Until they all go through, I’ll never be fully satisfied with the results,” Bailey said this month.
Ben Goessling is in his sixth year covering the Vikings, having joined the Star Tribune in 2017 after four seasons at ESPN and one at the Pioneer Press. He is an Apple Valley High School and University of Minnesota graduate. Follow him at @GoesslingStrib.
Mark Craig has covered the NFL for 23 years, and the Vikings since 2003 for the Star Tribune. He is one of 48 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. Follow him at @markcraignfl.
Andrew Krammer joined the Star Tribune in July 2016 after three years covering the Vikings for 1500 ESPN. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Minnesota. Follow him at @Andrew_Krammer.
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