The Vikings are just awful. . .

[Porsche-O-Phile]

0:04 before the half, trying to go up 10-7 at the half by kicking a 58-yard FG. FG attempt falls short and is caught by the Chargers in the end zone, about 6" from the back. Run 109+ yards back for a TD so now instead of being up 10-7 (or at worst, tied 7-7) they're now down 14-7.

How exactly does a team let that happen to them?

[livi]

Yup, as a Scandinavian I should file a law suit for incompetent use of the Viking name.

[Sonic dB]

How bout them Lions... dropping a 30 burger on the Broncos

[gprsh924]

The problem is that they don't run down the field to cover the kick in case it falls short. That, and the fact that they have a bunch of slow offensive lineman in there for blocking so the return man gets a full head of steam and only has to juke a 300 pound white guy.

On kick-offs and punt coverage, the kicking teams have in coverage teams that consist of guys whose basically only job is to hit and stop the returns.

I'm just mad that he broke Devin Hester's record by one yard.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

At least they look respectable in the second half. The coaching staff must've really lit into them (ya think?!?!)

[JCF]

They look awful good to me right now.
Good blocking , good running backs.

[Sonic dB]

35-17 and stupid CBS in LA is sticking with this game instead of switching to the Pats / Colts which is the much much bigger game...

grrr....

[85eurocarrera]

Originally Posted by JCF

They look awful good to me right now.
Good blocking , good running backs.

I think we can start using the adjective: "GREAT" running back to describe Adrian Peterson! 296yds

[Sonic dB]

Peterson finished with 296 wow.

[JCF]

Originally Posted by 85eurocarrera

I think we can start using the adjective: "GREAT" running back to describe Adrian Peterson! 296yds

When you're right, you're right.

[shbop]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

0:04 before the half, trying to go up 10-7 at the half by kicking a 58-yard FG. FG attempt falls short and is caught by the Chargers in the end zone, about 6" from the back. Run 109+ yards back for a TD so now instead of being up 10-7 (or at worst, tied 7-7) they're now down 14-7.

How exactly does a team let that happen to them?

Don't feel too bad. I'm a Chief's fan.

[n8marx]

I think we can start using the adjective: "GREAT" running back to describe Adrian Peterson! 296yds

Unfortunately, it would appear he's the whole team.

Seems like he's a good guy too. With any luck he'll remain that way, though I tend to doubt it.

[MRM]

I was there. Was about 20 yards from the catch of the failed field goal that got run back for the touchdown. It was the game of a lifetime. Two serious NFL records fell: longest play - 109 yards in the field goal return; and most rushing yards in a game - 296 yards by Adrian Peterson.

The Vikings can't evenkeep a good losing streak going. Now we're going the be stuck with Childress for another five years.

[frogger]

The Vikings were the first Europeans to discover North America. So, let's cut them some slack.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Peterson is good, but I agree, he's one guy. One injury and the Vikings go 3-13 (or the prorated equivalent). Unless they play the Chargers I guess.

[Mule]

Peterson is way the ***** better than good. In fact, he's probably the goodest rb in the league right now.

[Rich Lambert]

"How exactly does a team let that happen to them?"

It sounds like they've come down with a case of SS (Seahawks Syndrome). Pray to God they get over soon. It can last for decades.