Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was honored today by being selected as the only player from the team to receive an invitation to the annual Pro Bowl in Hawaii. In the receiving end, Odell Beckham had 76 yards and one touchdown in six catches while Rueben Randle added 47 yards and one touchdown in four catches. Injuries to three leading candidates – nose tackle Linval Joseph, outside linebacker Anthony Barr and free safety Harrison Smith – likely hindered their chances. “It’s a popularity contest”.
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With a pivotal game coming up on Sunday for the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, all eyes are on Odell Beckham after the National Football League handed down a 1-game suspension for egregious unsportsmanlike-like behavior in last week’s game against the Carolina Panthers. We’ve got a lot of good players on this team.
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They’re battling some injuries on the defensive side of the ball also, and we’re aware of that, but we just have to continue to stick to our game plan, that’s what we expect. It’s just one of those things where you see some guys absolutely deserve to make it and guys that don’t make it you wonder how the heck they didn’t make it.
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The Vikings sit on the brink of a playoff berth following a 38-17 win against the Bears in Week 15, and can earn a postseason bid with a tie or win against the Giants (as well as by other scenarios). It’s the time of the year where teams are playing their best football, and I’m glad that we’re on the upside of that right now and have momentum heading into this next game. “I really don’t have to say much to him”. “I guess the fans and some (players) didn’t see it the same way we did”. If the Giants can get ahead on the scoreboard and make the Vikings abandon the run, things could go the Giants way. We’re in the same boat now. “I’m with him on that one”. Defensive end Everson Griffen (shoulder), who was limited in Sunday’s game, was limited in practice on Wednesday…. “The guys understand the situation, they’ve embraced the challenge from Coach [Mike] Zimmer, and we know how important these next two games are”.
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Zimmer then offered what he called his gift to the media.
