The loss of tight end Irv Smith Jr. to a knee injury was a tough blow to the Vikings offense. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss a team needing a confidence boost after a winless preseason and a key injury before a meaningful snap was played. We also answer your Vikings questions about the outlook for the season, the kicker, the pass rush, and more.
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Andrew Krammer covers the Vikings for the Star Tribune, entering his sixth NFL season. From the Metrodome to U.S. Bank Stadium, he's reported on everything from Case Keenum's Minneapolis Miracle, the offensive line's kangaroo court to Adrian Peterson's suspension.
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