The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Rudolph has been diagnosed with a broken foot a could be sidelined "as much as a month" according to Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Diehards Line: The month estimate comes from Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier, who admitted to reporters that the team isn't sure of the exact timetable on Rudolph's injury. We'll follow up as needed, but again; John Carlson wil now be the starting tight end in the Vikings offense.