Minnesota Vikings News and Rumors
Vikings 34, Detroit 24The Vikings defeated Detroit 34-24 on Sunday at Mall of America Field. |
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Plenty goes right in Vikings winNov 11, 2012
Christian Ponder quieted skeptics, Adrian Peterson wowed everyone and the defense racked up sacks and takeaways. |
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Maligned defenders leave Vikings coach satisfiedNov 11, 2012
After taking heat from coordinator Alan Williams, the Vikings stuffed the run, generated takeaways and won third downs. |
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Not bad as far as first impressions goNov 11, 2012
Looking for a spark in their passing game with Percy Harvin injured, the Vikings turned right away to rookie Jarius Wright. |
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Lions-Vikings: Full of surprisesNov 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- When you spend enough time around the NFL, you realize there is an inverse proportion between what you think you know and what you actually know. I'd like a show of hands from those people who genuinely were convinced, without emotion or … |
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Matt Loede, vikingsgab.com Adrian Peterson and the Vikings are not quite ready to give up on 2012 yet, as Sunday he carried the team to a huge 34-24 win over the Detroit Lions to improve to 6-4. Peterson raced 61 yards for the game-sealing touchdown midway through the fourth quar… |
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We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from Bill Belichick emphatically challenging the officials to A.J. Green exploiting New York's defensive holes. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More » |
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Lions: 'It's gut-check time here'Nov 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- Jim Schwartz straddled the line between reality and expectations Sunday afternoon. Based on his clipped answers to most questions, it was clear the Detroit Lions' coach was pretty ticked after watching his team trail throughout a 34-24 lo… |
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Peterson trucks to 171 yards, TD as Vikings rollNov 11, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Adrian Peterson raced 61 yards for the game-sealing touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, padding his NFL rushing lead with 171 yards on 27 carries for the Minnesota Vikings in a 34-24 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. |
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Vikings finish off the LionsNov 11, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com We can pretty much forget about Detroit making a return to the playoffs, as the Vikings outplayed the Lions for four quarters on Sunday and put together an impressive 34-24 win. The Lions got off to one of their usual slow starts, and this time they wer… |
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Lions' Avril exits game after suffering head injuryNov 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril left the game against Minnesota in the third quarter with a head injury. |
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Rapid Reaction: Vikings 34, Lions 24Nov 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- A few thoughts on Sunday's events at the Metrodome: What it means: The Minnesota Vikings snapped a two-game losing streak with an improbably productive offensive effort while leading receiver Percy Harvin was sidelined. The Vikings are 6-… |
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Ponder, Wright connect; Vikings lead 13-3 at halfNov 11, 2012
Rookie receiver helps overcome the absence of Percy Harvin |
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The 411 on getting to Sunday's Vikings gameNov 11, 2012
The Vikings will try to beat the Green Bay Packers and clinch a playoff birth at 3:25 p.m. Sunday at the Metrodome. If you're of those going to the game, here are a few tips on getting to and from the game. |
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Windy conditions expected at Soldier FieldNov 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- As we discussed Friday, I'll be working Sunday from the Metrodome, where the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will kick off at 1 p.m. ET. That means I won't be at Soldier Field for the Chicago Bears' showdown with the Houston Texans, a… |
