Peterson gets redemption as he pushes Vikings past Packers
28-27
After Minnesota’s loss at Lambeau Field in the season opener,
Adrian Peterson declared this: He was sick of losing to Green Bay.
Ending the Vikings’ five-game losing streak to the Packers, Peterson rushed for
192 yards and reached across the end zone with 2:22 left to lift Minnesota to a
28-27 victory on Sunday.
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.
Peterson did his damage on 30 carries, including a 29-yard scamper through the
secondary to give Minnesota the lead and help the Vikings overcome three
interceptions by Gus Frerotte that the Packers turned into 17 points.
Coach Brad Childress unsuccessfully challenged the spot of a no gain on
third-and-1 midway through the fourth quarter. During the review, Peterson
stormed off the field and was yelling toward the coaches—assumedly to let him
take over. He fumbled on fourth down, and the recovery was short of the
marker...more
Scoring Summary
GB - MIN
1st Quarter
9:01
MIN
TD
Gus Frerotte passed to Sidney Rice to the right for 3
yard gain (Ryan Longwell made PAT)
0 - 7
4:01
GB
TD
Ryan Grant rushed to the left for 1 yard gain (Mason
Crosby made PAT)
7 - 7
2nd Quarter
12:56
MIN
FG
Ryan Longwell kicked a 54-yard field goal
7 - 10
12:22
MIN
SY
Safety
7 - 12
0:44
MIN
SY
Aaron Rodgers sacked for a safety
7 - 14
0:00
GB
FG
Mason Crosby kicked a 47-yard field goal
10 - 14
3rd Quarter
10:31
MIN
TD
Gus Frerotte passed to Chester Taylor to the left for 47
yard gain (Ryan Longwell made PAT)
10 - 21
5:21
GB
TD
Nick Collins intercepted Gus Frerotte for 59 yards
(Mason Crosby made PAT)
17 - 21
3:09
GB
TD
Chris Kluwe punt. Will Blackmon returned punt for 65
yards (Mason Crosby made PAT)
24 - 21
4th Quarter
5:56
GB
FG
Mason Crosby kicked a 40-yard field goal
27 - 21
2:22
MIN
TD
Adrian Peterson rushed to the right for 29 yard gain
(Ryan Longwell made PAT)
27 - 28
Team Statistics
GB
MIN
First Downs
10
18
Passing
5
8
Rushing
4
9
Penalty
1
1
Third Down Efficiency
0-11
6-15
Fourth Down Efficiency
0-0
0-1
TOTAL NET YARDS
184
361
Total Plays
48
71
Average Gain Per Play
3.8
5.1
NET YARDS RUSHING
74
220
Rushes
18
41
Average Per Rush
4.1
5.4
NET YARDS PASSING
110
141
Completions-Attempts
15-26
15-28
Yards Per Pass Play
3.7
4.7
Times Sacked
4
2
Yards Lost to Sacks
32
10
Had Intercepted
0
3
PUNTS
7
5
Average Punt
40.1
46.8
PENALTIES
10
7
Penalty Yards
80
55
FUMBLES
2
1
Fumbles Lost
0
0
TIME OF POSSESSION
23:55
36:05
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
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Preview:
The Aaron Rodgers era in
Green Bay got off to an
encouraging start with a win
over Minnesota in the season
opener, but the Packers have
struggled to find their rhythm
since. The Vikings have managed
to turn around a disappointing
start to the year thanks to the
play of 15-year veteran Gus
Frerotte. In an important NFC
North matchup, Rodgers and the
Packers try to bounce back from
a tough loss Sunday when they
visit Frerotte and the Vikings.
Rodgers made his first career
start against Minnesota...more
Pick: There is going to be a
lot of offense on the field, but Jared Allen has a sprained shoulder and Aaron Rodgers and his new found riches are going to be too much for the
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