Walsh had five field goals, including three of 50 yards or more, along with three extra points in Sunday's win over St. Louis.

Analysis: Walsh is now 8-of-8 on field goals of 50 yards or more this season. His eight field goals of 50 yards or more tie the NFL single season record. He's making a strong case for the Pro Bowl in just his rookie year.

Walsh made both field-goal attempts, including a 51-yard field goal, in Sunday's loss to Indianapolis.

Analysis: It was his second week with a field goal of more than 50 yards as the Vikings are not afraid to use the rookie on long field-goal attempts.

Walsh made all four field goal attempts in Sunday's win over Jacksonville, including a 55-yard field goal that sent the game into overtime.

Analysis: Walsh didn't have a great preseason (just 9-of-12 on field goal attempts), but he erased any doubts about his job security Sunday with the clutch 55-yard kick and a 38-yard field goal in overtime.

Walsh made one of two field goal attempts in Thursday's preseason game, missing a 43-yard attempt.

Analysis: Walsh was just 9-of-12 on field goal attempts in the preseason, missing three kicks from 40 yards or more. There's been no signs the Vikings are considering any change at kicker, but the rookie may not have as long a leash when the regular season begins.

Walsh made a 29-yard field goal and missed a 45-yard attempt in Friday's preseason loss to San Diego.

Analysis: Walsh has made 8-of-10 field goal attempts this preseason and has generated favorable reviews from the coaching staff. He's set to begin the season as the starter as there's been no talk the Vikings may seek to sign a veteran kicker.

Walsh made both field goal attempts - from 39 and 26 yards - in Friday's preseason loss to the 49ers.

Analysis: Walsh will begin the season as Minnesota's placekicker and also handle kickoffs (where he adds value with a big leg). The Vikings look very committed to him as the starter, so the odds of the team bringing in a veteran are low even if he has some struggles in the preseason.

Walsh will enter the preseason as Minnesota's kicker after Ryan Longwell was released.

Analysis: It looks like the Vikings decided to go with a cheaper rookie rather than the expensive veteran. It's still possible the Vikings could sign a veteran if Walsh struggles, but the 2012 sixth-round pick looks set to be the team's placekicker.