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Simplifying things paying dividends for Vikings D

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Sometimes when you have an edge in talent, you just have to let those players play. That’s why a pair of Vikings defensive linemen went to coaches, asking them to simplify things after a Week Two loss at Indianapolis. Defensive tackle Kevin Williams and…

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The Vikings are fielding "high-character kids" who accept and embrace their roles on punts and kickoffs.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway delivered a brutal helmet-to-helmet hit to Lions receiver Calvin Johnson on Sunday, and he’s paying for it. Greenway has been fined $21,000, the NFL confirmed. After the game Greenway acknowledged that he was in the wron…

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Christian Ponder is still dealing with some lingering soreness in his right knee and was limited in practice throughout the week.

ESPN.com

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- There have been at least two occasions this season when I've felt compelled to pause the DVR, grab my NFC North master roster and confirm what position No. 22 plays for the Minnesota Vikings. Rest assured. Harrison Smith is in fac…

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The former Vikings guard, now with the Titans, expects a spirited clash in the trenches against former teammates.