Andre Johnson’s record streaks were stopped rather quietly.
In the din of the Metrodome against a Minnesota defense eager to be back from
the bye week, Houston’s roll was halted, too.
Holding Johnson to 62 yards on four receptions and a late score, the Vikings
forced three turnovers and got three touchdown passes from Gus Frerotte in a
28-21 victory over the Texans on Sunday.
“If you talk about a complete game where we put everything together,” Frerotte
said, “that’s what we did today.”
Minnesota (4-4) was recharged against a team trying to win four straight games
for the first time in its six-year existence.
Madieu Williams intercepted Sage Rosenfels in the end zone in the third quarter,
and Antoine Winfield picked off Schaub at the Vikings 5 before he was sidelined
at halftime by an injury to his left knee. Ben Leber fell on a fumble by Matt
Schaub in the first half that preceded a 49-yard touchdown pass from Frerotte to
Bernard Berrian...more
Vidcap: The Vikings forced three turnovers and got three
touchdown passes from Gus Frerotte in a 28-21 victory over the Texans on Sunday.
Dick Enberg and Randy Cross recap all the action from Minnesota.
Adrian Peterson rushed up the middle for 1 yard gain
(Ryan Longwell made PAT)
0 - 7
8:38
HOU
TD
Jacques Reeves intercepted Gus Frerotte for 44 yards
(Kris Brown made PAT)
7 - 7
2nd Quarter
14:07
MIN
TD
Gus Frerotte passed to Sidney Rice to the left for 8
yard gain (Ryan Longwell made PAT)
7 - 14
6:09
MIN
TD
Gus Frerotte passed to Bernard Berrian to the left for
49 yard gain (Ryan Longwell made PAT)
7 - 21
3rd Quarter
9:28
HOU
TD
Sage Rosenfels passed to David Anderson to the right for
3 yard gain (Kris Brown made PAT)
14 - 21
4th Quarter
6:26
MIN
TD
Gus Frerotte passed to Visanthe Shiancoe down the middle
for 25 yard gain (Ryan Longwell made PAT)
14 - 28
2:58
HOU
TD
Sage Rosenfels passed to Andre Johnson to the left for
14 yard gain (Kris Brown made PAT)
21 - 28
Team Statistics
HOU
MIN
First Downs
20
15
Passing
17
5
Rushing
3
10
Penalty
0
0
Third Down Efficiency
7-14
6-13
Fourth Down Efficiency
1-2
1-1
TOTAL NET YARDS
389
345
Total Plays
66
56
Average Gain Per Play
5.9
6.2
NET YARDS RUSHING
62
177
Rushes
16
35
Average Per Rush
3.9
5.1
NET YARDS PASSING
327
168
Completions-Attempts
32-45
11-18
Yards Per Pass Play
6.5
8.0
Times Sacked
5
3
Yards Lost to Sacks
36
14
Had Intercepted
2
1
PUNTS
4
6
Average Punt
40.3
44.0
PENALTIES
5
3
Penalty Yards
35
20
FUMBLES
2
0
Fumbles Lost
1
0
TIME OF POSSESSION
32:22
27:38
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
and News
New Page 1
Preview:
The Minnesota Vikings
hoped to use their bye week to
try and stabilize their defense
after its worst performance of
the season. Instead, that unit
is embroiled in controversy as
it heads into a meeting with a
Houston Texans team that's
rolling after a disappointing
start. The Texans go for their
fourth straight win Sunday when
they visit the Vikings, who
could be without two Pro Bowl
defensive linemen because of
alleged violations of the NFL's
policy on anabolic steroids and
related substances...more
Pick:
The Texans haven't won on the road yet (0-3), and are traveling to face a team
with Adrian Peterson and coming off a bye which is a tall task. Houston and Matt
Schaub are hot enough to like with the points although they have won against
lesser competition. Vikings 26 - Texans 23
6.5
19.2