Minnesota Vikings Pre-Game Reading: Going to Detroit

Links Of The Week: Some Reading For The Wait

By Adam Warwas

Vikings fans have gotten used to being the early game this season, but today we have to endure until round two. So, while you wait, we’ve rounded up some Vikings-tastic reading to quench your thirst. Here you go:

In case you somehow missed it, here is the Adrian Peterson article including his comments about contemplating retirement.
VT‘s Darren Page helps my favorite podcast preview today’s game against the Lions.
Teddy Bridgewater might want to make sure his life insurance paperwork is in order before facing that Lions front.
Four items to consider when predicting a Vikings upset in Detroit.
In case you are still holding out hope, Minnesota was officially eliminated from playoff possibilities on Thursday Night.
Are you a daily fantasy player tired of the same old sites? Here is a new one to check out. They launched last week and even a novice like me was able to win a nice amount of cash.
Both cornerback Xavier Rhodes and lineman Joe Berger are feeling the love from PFF these days.
Even if they’re the underdog, people are expecting the Vikings to give the Lions a harder time than they did in Week Six.
Mike Zimmer might try to give Ben Tate some of Matt Asiata’s carries this week.
It is being speculated that a huge pay cut could keep Adrian Peterson in Minnesota for another season.
A comprehensive review of last week’s overtime victory against the Jets.
Teddy Bridgewater was everybody’s MVP last week, it appears.
The Vikings are starting to run out of options when it comes to left tackle Matt Kalil.
This Christmas: Tis the season to compare Teddy Bridgewater and Johnny Football.
Gerald Hodges wants to be more than just a role player moving forward.
Mike Zimmer, who didn’t realize the Vikings had been eliminated from the playoffs, said healthy players will play for the remainder of the season no matter the team’s record.
Anthony Barr, Sharrif Floyd, Robert Blanton and Charlie Johnson have all been ruled out for today’s game.
Here is the latest on the bird-safe considerations surrounding the new stadium.
Xavier Rhodes (and hopefully not Josh Robinson) versus Calvin Johnson will be so interesting to watch today.
Leadership seems to be a trait that is already serving Bridgewater well in the NFL.
Take a minute to get to know Audie Cole a little better.
Quarterback Matt Cassel sees himself with the Vikings through next year.
Adrian Peterson’s suspension is not expected to carry over into 2015.
This has been the best season of Harrison Smith’s young career.
And now, your moment of Zen:

Adam Warwas

Adam Warwas (Founder) has been writing about the Vikings for a total of eight years. Five of those years have been here at Vikings Territory where he continues to surround himself with enough talented individuals that people keep coming back. As proud as he is of what Vikings Territory has become, his real treasures are in his home... a beautiful wife and three amazing children (and a dog named Percy).

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Fran the Man says:

Dec 14, 2014 at 2:38 pm

Loved that article on Harrison Smith. That guy could turn out to be one of our all-time best draft picks.
Please go vote for him for the Pro Bowl;
http://www.nfl.com/probowl/ballot?icampaign=pbballot-cp-homepage-PB_Ballot_V1