EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings were thrown a curveball while beginning preparations for a stretch of NFC North games, which start with the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Vikings catch a break with Lions now minus Golden Tate
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EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings were thrown a curveball while beginning preparations for a stretch of NFC North games, which start with the Detroit Lions on Sunday.