The Minnesota Vikings will not have to gameplan for star New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this week, following the announcement of a one-game suspension by the league.
Returning to practice following last Thursday's game, the Minnesota Vikings defense was still without three starters in linebacker Anthony Barr, defensive tackle Linval Joseph and safety Harrison Smith.
The Giants' Monday night win over Miami means they will play on Sunday night in two weeks. The NFL announced earlier Monday that its Dec. 27 prime-time matchup would hinge on the result of the game between New York and the Dolphins.
The Minnesota Vikings will be missing their three best defensive players when they take on the high-powered Arizona Cardinals offense on Thursday night. Defensive tackle Linval Joseph, safety Harrison Smith and linebacker Anthony Barr have all been ruled out for the game.
The cost has grown for a pedestrian bridge serving the new Minnesota Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis. Reports say a Metropolitan Council committee Monday approved a new price tag that's nearly $2.7 million more than expected.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has passed his first post-concussion test. Coach Mike Zimmer said Monday he believes Bridgewater "will be good to go" when the Vikings play at Oakland this weekend.
Adrian Peterson rushed for 125 yards on 29 carries for Minnesota, helping set up Blair Walsh's 40-yard field goal in overtime that lifted the Vikings a 21-18 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday after quarterback Teddy Bridgewater left with a concussion.
The NFL will use its flexible scheduling option the first week it's available this season. The key NFC North matchup between the Packers and Vikings on Nov. 22 will switch from 1 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. on Fox. Green Bay is 6-1 and Minnesota is 5-2.