Wednesday's Page 2 tipsheet

November 18, 2015 at 6:35AM
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TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

The Vikings are on pace to allow fewer than 300 points this season. That's mighty impressive in the modern NFL and would be the first time the franchise did that since 1998 — a year known more for offense.

WATCH THIS

The second game of a back-to-back on the road in Florida presents a number of challenges, both on and off the court. We'll see how the Timberwolves respond in Orlando after Tuesday's game in Miami. 6 p.m., FSN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"This is what Zimmer needs to post in the locker room: 1-9-1 since 2010 vs Green Bay. No one is taking this Vikings team seriously yet and these next 3 games need to be statement games."

CORONADO1963 commenting on startribune.com.

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TWEETED

"CHALLENGE. Name two players with the same last name whose games are more different from Steph and Eddy Curry. IT CAN'T BE DONE!!!"

@KellyScaletta

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is seen before the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
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