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Vikings' platoon at guard is still evolving startribune.com Brandon Fusco remains the starter on the right side, but backup Geoff Schwartz is beginning to get more reps.
	Kyle Rudolph, Harrison Smith clear concussion tests Nov 28, 2012 Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com The Minnesota Vikings received some good news on Wednesday as both tight end Kyle Rudolph and safety Harrison Smith have been cleared to return after suffering concussions last week. Rudolph and Smith both were forced to leave last Sunday’s game against… Related: startribune.com
	Hartman: Ponder stacks up vs. stars early stats Nov 28, 2012 startribune.com The Vikings' second-year QB doesn't have it all figured out yet -- and neither did Tom Brady.
	SidCast: Vikings vs. Packers Nov 28, 2012 startribune.com Sid also talks about Kevin McHale's tragedy, Jerry Kill's health, Adrian Peterson being late for the Bears game and the Gophers basketball team's chances this season.
	Bears' Forte (ankle) practices on limited basis Nov 28, 2012 Jeff Dickerson, ESPN.com Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte had limited participation in practice on Wednesday, an encouraging development after the Pro Bowl tailback had to leave last week's game versus the Minnesota Vikings due to an ankle injury.
	Update: Allen fined. Harvin limps through early part of practice Nov 28, 2012 startribune.com Percy Harvin didn't look good, and was visibly frustrated.
	Allen Hit with $21,000 Fine for Hit on Bears Guard Lance Louis Nov 28, 2012 Matt Loede, vikingsgab.com Vikings defensive end Jared Allen was fined $21,000 for his blindside hit of Bears guard Lance Louis. Louis tore his left ACL, and he was placed on injured reserve Monday. The Bears on Tuesday signed former Pro Bowl center Andre Gurode for depth. On the… Related: ESPN.com, profootballtalk.com
	Vikings prepare for Green Bay Nov 28, 2012 startribune.com Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier and quarterback Christian Ponder understand the importance of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.
	Two Vikings starters pass concussion tests Nov 28, 2012 Associated Press, ESPN.com While the Minnesota Vikings wait to see how star receiver Percy Harvin's sprained left ankle responds in practice this week, they did receive some good news on the health of tight end Kyle Rudolph and safety Harrison Smith.
	Chat OT: What are the realistic offseason options at wide receiver? Nov 28, 2012 startribune.com The leftover questions from Tuesday's Vikings chance were plentiful. More on Leslie Frazier's strengths, Brandon Fusco's lapses and Erin Henderson's future.

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