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Vikings Hope To Improve

Vikings Hope To Improve

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The Minnesota Vikings offensive line is under siege these days.

It comes from both opposing defensive fronts and hyper-critical fans who expect them to do a better job of protecting rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

Just as big of a concern within the team, however, is the lack of production from the Vikings’ playmakers on the outside. Cordarrelle Patterson, Greg Jennings and the rest of the Vikings’ receiver corps have struggled to gain separation from defensive backs and give Bridgewater opportunities to make big plays down the field.

The Vikings have been outscored 59-13 in losses to division rivals Green Bay and Detroit in the last two weeks and mustered just 511 yards of offense.

The Vikings rank 30th in passing offense and lead the league in dropped passes. Jennings’ team-leading 268 yards receiving rank 56th in the league and the Vikings haven’t had a passing touchdown since Matt Cassel, who is out for the season with a foot injury, threw one against New England in Week 2.

Minnesota hits the road this week to play at Buffalo Sunday.

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