Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford has made 10 starts with Minnesota, compiling a career-high completion percentage of 71.3.

Most of Bradford's completions have been of the shorter variety, though, something he hopes to tweak going forward.

Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune recently wrote that Bradford thinks there could be a benefit to pushing the ball downfield a bit more.

Krammer wrote:

In general, the Vikings offense doesn't take many downfield shots, but Bradford especially kept his trajectory low in Detroit, where only two of his 37 attempts traveled at least 10 yards through the air. That game plan puts the onus on receivers to break tackles and create after the catch.

"I think after last week, we realized that we've got to be a little more balanced in how we go out there and do that," Bradford said.

Having more trust in his pass protection is one factor, Bradford said, though holding onto the ball for deeper routes puts him at greater risk. He was hit 19 times in a loss to the Eagles, when he attempted 11 passes of at least 10 yards downfield. Protection has improved with quicker throws, but production remains sporadic.

''I think the offensive line did a good job on Thanksgiving," guard Alex Boone said. "I think Sam only got hit three times."

Bradford has completed 248 of 348 passes for 2,415 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions.

For a good cause

Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr is hosting a fundraiser for his Raising The Barr Foundation on Dec. 6 at FanHQ at the Eden Prairie Center.

Tickets are $100 for the event, which starts at 7 p.m. A ticket includes two autographs and a photo opportunity from Barr, plus a foundation T-shirt.

The Raising The Barr Foundation aims at helping single mothers who wish to further their education.

More details on the event can be found here.