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“All-Day” leads Vikings past Packers 28-27

by on Nov.09, 2008, under Commentary

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Adrian Peterson was fired up as always, so determined to beat Green Bay he stormed to the sideline at one point in the fourth quarter with a demeanor that could be described, politely, as angry.

Success for Minnesota’s star running back, though, came as usual through patience.

Peterson rushed for 192 yards and reached across the goal line with 2:22 left to lift the Vikings to a 28-27 victory on Sunday that ended their five-game losing streak to the Packers.

Adrian Peterson rushed for 192 yards on Sunday

Adrian Peterson rushed for 192 yards on Sunday

Though he set an NFL record with 296 yards in one game during his rookie season, Peterson acknowledged this as the most satisfying performance of his brief career.

”That’s what it’s all about. We came in, knew it was going to be a dogfight, and we pulled it out,” Peterson said.

Mason Crosby’s 52-yard field goal attempt in the closing seconds was just wide, helping the Vikings (5-4) pull into a first-place tie with the Chicago Bears. Green Bay (4-5) is one game back in the NFC North.

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J-Barn’s Keys to the Game – week 10

by on Nov.09, 2008, under Game Previews

Sorry to have left everyone without my insight, or lack thereof, for last week.  I had surgery to remove a cyst from my right wrist so I was really not up to typing.  I am back and as good as ever.

When we look forward to this game let’s think of the facts.  We played well against the Vikes in week one, but emotion and the home crowd make that a different world.  Our rush defense is looking better. Harrell, for all the anger on timesfour, did play pretty well last week in his return.  The best part of his return is the rotation at the DT spot is deeper.  Big part of our run defense is the resting of DTs.  The other problem with just looking at our raw rushing number is we have played six of our eight games against the top 12 in rushing offense.  #1 Atlanta, #3 Tennessee, #6 Minnesota, # 9 Tampa Bay, #10 Dallas and #12 Seattle. Still, Minnesota is not as two dimensional as they would like people to believe.  Green Bay has the fifth ranked pass defense and Minnesota will bring in the 17th ranked pass attack that is seventh worst in INTs (9 INTs in eight games).
Packers vs. Vikings 12:00 PM LFT

Packers vs. Vikings 12:00 PM LFT

Green Bay leads the league in INTs. The biggest fear when Green bay is on defense is still the fact that all our LBs have been massively under performing this year.  Minnesota’s TE actually had some decent numbers against us last time.
 

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The Toxic Slant (10) Week 10 Predictions

by on Nov.09, 2008, under Commentary, Game Previews

Warning! Nothing you read here will be funny, insightful, or in the least bit entertaining. Reading anything written by me has been know to cause headaches, nausea, low self esteem, inflated ego, vomiting, rash, and/or gastrointestinal bleeding. Consult with your physician before reading this article. Do not stare directly into this article.  Do not read this article near open flames. If you are reading this article and experience anger, happiness, or indifference; immediately stop and consult a mortician.  

(Byes: Bengals, Cowboys, Buccaneers, Redskins): The Bengals get a break and go undefeated this week. The Cowboys get a little extra time to sign DeAngelo Hall.
 
NFL Week #10

NFL Week #10

Broncos 21 Browns 9: The browns are flagged with a record number delay of game penalties as Braylon Edwards repeatedly drops his helmet on the way on to the field. He also drops 3 TD passes and 14 Gatorade cups.
 
Dolphins 28 Seahawks 3: Mike Holmgren is spotted working on his resume on the sideline during the game. This leads some to question if the Seahawks are getting his full effort this year.
 
Saints 24 Falcons 0: Before the game a few reporters remind Matt Ryan that he is only a rookie QB and is not supposed to play this well. He adjusts his play accordingly.
 

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