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Field Goal Block Dooms Vikings 24-14 in Dallas

 
Dallas spotted the Vikings a 14-7 halftime lead, then rallied for 17 unanswered points to win 24-14 yesterday at Texas Stadium. The game turned in the third quarter, when Chris Canty blocked Ryan Longwell’s field goal attempt and Pat Watkins grabbed the loose ball and took it 68 yards for the go-ahead score. The turnover […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 22 2007

Vikings OT Miscue Leads to 20-17 Loss to Lions

The Detroit Lions beat the Vikings 20-17 yesterday in overtime at Ford Field.  The Vikes started the overtime session with the ball, but Brooks Bollinger fumbled at midfield and Shaun Rogers recovered for Detroit.  Jason Hanson booted a 37-yard field goal with 8:57 left in overtime for the win.  Minnesota falls to 1-1 with the loss, […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 17 2007

Peterson the Key as Vikings Win Opener 24-3

Rookie running back Andre Peterson rushed for 102 yards and turned a screen pass into a 60-yard touchdown play to lead the Vikings to a 24-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the season opener for both teams. Peterson was the most effective offensive player of the day for the Vikings, while the defense limited […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 10 2007