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Vikings K Blair Walsh Named NFC Special Teams Player Of Week 17

Found January 02, 2013 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Minnesota Vikings rookie kicker Blair Walsh has been named the NFC's top performers for the final week of the regular season. Walsh earned his third special teams award of the season after kicking three field goals, including a game-winning 29-yarder as time expired, in the Vikings' playoff-clinching 37-34 victory over Green Bay. Source: The Sports Network
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