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Video: Frazier on Peterson, Thursday's QB lineup

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier says so far, so good for Adrian Peterson, who started taking hits in practice yesterday. Frazier also outlined the quarterback lineup for Thursday's final preseason game against Houston in a news conference from Winter Park.
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