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The Vikings may have to play without nose tackle Letroy Guion Friday night in their 3rd and most important preseason game.

Viking running back Adrian Peterson talked about missing the remaining 2 preseason games at practice Tuesday.

The Vikings will play their final 2 preseason games without running back Adrian Peterson according to multiple reports.

The Vikings routed the Buffalo Bills 36-14 Friday night at Mall of America Field.  Christian Ponder was 10-13 passing for 136 yards and 1 touchdown with no interceptions.  His one touchdown pass was to Jerome Felton from 1-yard out.

The Vikings broke camp in Mankato Wednesday and will host Buffalo Friday night in their 2nd preseason game at 7pm, pregame on AM 1390-the Fan at 5:00.

Viking running back Adrian Peterson returned to practice for the Vikings and for the first time this season in full pads.

The Vikings activated running back Adrian Peterson from the physically unable to perform list Sunday.

The Vikings lost 17-6 in their preseason opener Friday night.  Christian Ponder engineered both scoring drives that led to two field goals in the first quarter from rookie Blair Walsh.

The Vikings begin the preseason schedule at San Francisco tonight at 8pm (Central Time).  The game will be televised on the CW network.

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday that running back Adrian Peterson is still on track to play when the regular season begins on September 9 at home against Jacksonville.

Viking running back Adrian Peterson had his pretrial hearing in Houston, Texas moved to September 27.

The Vikings have lost receiver Greg Childs for the season after he suffered a torn patella tendon in both knees Saturday night in a scrimmage at Minnesota State-Mankato.