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The streak of seven consecutive losses for the Vikings in the Wind City came to an end Sunday when Blair Walsh split the uprights with a 36-yard field goal as time expired to give the Vikings a dramatic 23-20 victory.
Adrain Peterson was held in check for most of the game, but his 75-yard run in the third quarter set up a 35-yard Blair Walsh field goal to give the Vikings a 25-17 lead and help Minnesota secure a much needed road win over the Lions 28-19. Peterson rushed for 98 yards on 19 carries for the day.
Blair Walsh connected on all three field goals attempts and an extra point as the Vikings took care of business at TCF Bank Stadium with a 16-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs’ defense held Adrian Peterson to 60 yards rushing on 26 carries and intercepted Teddy Bridgewater twice to keep the game close despite a good defensive performance by the Vikings.
After seeing Carlos Hyde run roughshod over the Vikings, a tough-nosed playmaker like Jeremy Cash is now at the top of my wish list. With a good NFL Combine performance, Cash will be well on his way to earning first round consideration.
T.J. Ward’s sack and forced fumble with 35 seconds to play foiled the Vikings fourth quarter comeback allowing the Broncos to stay unbeaten with a 23-20 victory at Mile High Stadium on Sunday.
The Minnesota Vikings’ defense pounded Philip Rivers with for sacks and held the San Diego Chargers to just 3.2 yards per carry. Adrian Peterson stiff armed, bounced and pounded his way to 126 yards and two touchdown on 20 carries as the Vikings took care of business for the second consecutive week at TFC Bank Stadium.
Adrian Peterson ran for 134 yards on 29 carries to help lead the Minnesota Vikings over the Detroit Lions 26-16 at TCF Bank Stadium.
The San Francisco 49ers looked impressive as running back Carlos Hyde rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries to give new head coach Jim Tomsula his second career win in the NFL.
The Tennessee Titans capitalized on two fumbles and held off a late rally by the Vikings (4-1) improving their preseason record to 2-2 on Thursday night.
Mike Wallace caught three balls for 50 yards as Teddy Bridgewater went 7/7 for 76 yards on the game and helped the Vikings take an early 3-0 first quarter lead. The Vikings got on the board first with a 28 yard Blair Walsh field goal that was set up by a 39 yard completion from Bridgewater to Wallace on a second and seven from mid field.