Monday, December 3, 2012

Vikings Lose, Become a Statistic

Over the last 10 years only two other teams managed what the Vikings did Sunday.
Minnesota got more than 200 rushing yards from Adrian Peterson yet still lost to Green Bay 23-14.
Teams since 2002 are now 57-3 when an individual rusher exceeds two bills. Peterson ran for 210 on 21 carries.
Christian Ponder struggled as his receivers played like the checkout lines on Black Friday -- never open.
The second year quarterback left at least six points on the field with two interceptions inside of the Packers 20.
Everson Griffen, a Vikes special teamer and defensive end, cost Minnesota another three spot, at a minimum. He was flagged for a late hit penalty deep in Green Bay territory just after Aaron Rodgers released a ball ultimately intercepted by Jared Allen.
Just as Detroit coughed up a 12 point fourth quarter lead to the upstart Indianapolis Colts only to lose on the final play of the game Sunday, Minnesota struggles to excel in key situations.
All that means aside from another remarkable performance by Peterson a year removed from major reconstructive knee surgery, is the Vikings remain steps and other playmakers away from being considered a playoff contender.

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