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| The Vikings continue to be a shutdown rush defense. Tackles Pat and Kevin Williams form a wall, which is hard to penetrate for opposing running backs. Minnesota also really improved their pass rush last season, totaling 45 sacks. This was mainly due to the addition of Jared Allen, one of the premier pass rushers in the game. The secondary was a bit of an issue for the Vikings, though. They had just 12 interceptions and ranked 18th against the pass. If you want to beat the Vikings, it is through the air. The Vikings are an opportunistic defense/special teams unit. Minnesota scored four touchdowns and always seem to be near the top of the league in defense/special teams touchdowns. The return game is just so-so with Bernard Berrian the top threat to break a big play on punt returns. Rookie Percy Harvin could give this unit a lift this year, though.
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The Vikes are a solid fantasy defense. They will limit points and yards, and are usually good for a few scores per season. And their sack total will be among the best in the league as long as Allen is around. Consider them a top-five fantasy defense/special teams. |
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| Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt (ankle) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and will be able to play. |
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| Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 22, but is likely to play in Week 7. |
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| Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 15, and he is day-to-day. |
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| Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt (ankle) is participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14. |
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| The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports it appears the Minnesota Vikings will decide right before game time on whether OT Phil Loadholt (ankle) will play in Week 5. |
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| Updating a previous report, Rick Alonzo, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports it is believed Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt (leg) has a minor leg injury. |
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| Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Saturday, Aug. 29. It is not known what is wrong with Loadholt, but there have been times in recent weeks when he has appeared to be hobbling a bit. |
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| Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt is listed as the starting right tackle on the team's first depth chart. |
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| Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt worked with the first-team offense during portions of morning practice Friday, July 31. |
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| The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday, July 29, that they have signed second-round draft pick OT Phil Loadholt. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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Injury Concern.