Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Jefferson. The Vikings extended their lead to 16-3 when Walsh made a 39-yard field goal on the first drive of the second half. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are no longer the NFC East favorites. "I'll be OK. Houston's Andre Johnson had seven receptions for 97 yards.

We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Adam Gase's 0-6 Jets are in line to take another quarterback in next year's draft. All rights reserved. Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier said he took Peterson out late as a precaution because he has a sore abdomen. Christian Ponder threw a touchdown pass, Toby Gerhart added a score and Blair Walsh kicked three field goals as the Vikings won their third straight. "Our No.

Houston got within 10 points before Gerhart's 3-yard run extended the lead to 23-6 with about five minutes left in the fourth quarter.

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... Johnson has 100 catches this season, making him the fifth player in NFL history to have at least 100 catches in four or more seasons. "I think we battled defensively, but offensively we probably played as bad as we've played. Join our linker program. Adrian Peterson rushed for 86 yards, falling far short of the 2,000-yard mark, yet helping the Vikings keep their playoff hopes alive with a 23-6 upset of the Texans on Sunday.

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Marvin Harrison did it in his 131st game. Peterson ran for 20 yards to get Minnesota's offense going.

That drive was helped by a 29-yard run by Ponder. The Texans were foiled by their inability to convert third downs, going 1 of 11.

The loss kept the Texans (12-3) from clinching home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. Houston got to the Minnesota 1 with a 12-yard reception by Kevin Walter late in the third quarter.

1 goal is to make the playoffs.".

Game notes Jeff Saturday calls the Cowboys' offensive line a travesty after the team's loss to the Cardinals. Adrian Peterson rushed for 86 yards, falling far short of the 2,000-yard mark, yet helping the Vikings keep their playoff hopes alive with a 23-6 upset of the Texans on Sunday. "It felt good to see other guys get involved and us continue to move the ball down and score some points.".

Which teams are seeing a true changing of the guard in backfield timeshares? It's a very minor situation.". "Christian had a terrific day throughout, playing with a lot of poise, a lot of control -- he did all the things we needed," Frazier said. Houston had to punt on its first possession of the third quarter, but got the ball right back when Watt sacked Ponder and forced a fumble. The Texans failed to score a touchdown for the first time since 2006.


Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. "We knew they were going to focus on the run, which is OK," Peterson said of the Texans.

"I'll be fine," he said.

That series was helped when Ponder found Jarius Wright on a 15-yard reception, and the Vikings got 15 more yards when Whitney Mercilus was flagged for unnecessary roughness on Ponder. Then came an incomplete pass followed by a run for no gain by Tate. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos.

Quarterback Matt Schaub went 18 of 32 for 178 yards.

He has 1,898 this season and needs 208 yards to break the NFL single-season rushing record held by Eric Dickerson. Ponder, who got married on Monday, was 16 of 30 for 174 yards to help the Vikings pile up 345 yards. Are you a Stathead, too? Do you have a blog?

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ESPN Analytics created revolutionary new metrics to measure performance in both the run and pass game. ESPN Analytics created revolutionary new metrics to measure performance in both the run and pass game. Rudolph also had a 27-yard catch that drive. Schaub was sacked by Fred Evans for a loss of 14 yards to make the Texans settle for a 33-yard field to cut the lead to 16-6.

It's a huge, huge disappointment. Peterson had his lowest rushing total since getting 79 yards on Oct. 14 in a loss at Washington, breaking a streak of eight 100-yard games. Marcus Spears breaks down the best defensive strategy for a chance at shutting down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. That's the most important thing.". as a tribute to the school shooting victims at Sandy Hook. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. "We obviously have a big one next week, and if we don't win that one, this one doesn't mean anything," Ponder said.

Peterson rushed for 86 yards, falling far short of the 2,000-yard mark, yet helping the Vikings (9-6) keep their postseason chances alive with a 23-6 upset of the Texans on Sunday. "We didn't play well," Kubiak said.
"But it was all set up by our run game.".

Playing in his 137th game, Johnson got his 800th career reception on his first catch, making him the second-fastest player to reach the milestone. HOUSTON -- The Minnesota Vikings don't need record-setting days from Adrian Peterson to stay in the playoff race. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net.

Houston was on the Minnesota 28 early in the second quarter when Jasper Brinkley forced Foster's fumble, which was recovered by A.J.

Our NFL Nation reporters sort it out. Marcus Spears breaks down the best defensive strategy for a chance at shutting down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Jeff Saturday calls the Cowboys' offensive line a travesty after the team's loss to the Cardinals. Arian Foster had 10 rushes for 15 yards before leaving with about nine minutes left in the third quarter with an irregular heartbeat. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? J.J. Watt had a sack to leave him with 20½ this season. Peterson, who is from Palestine, Texas, had more than 100 family and friends at the game. Data Provided By Find out more. How high could Alabama RB Najee Harris rise in next year's draft? Minnesota Vikings 23 at Houston Texans 6 on December 23rd, 2012 - Full team and player stats and box score Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, October 20, 6:41AM. Bradie James recovered, but the Texans had to punt again. "Very disappointing because we had a chance to line up here and get something done today," coach Gary Kubiak said. What about Crimson Tide QB Mac Jones? What about Crimson Tide QB Mac Jones. Kubiak said he is OK, but he was taken out as a precaution.

The Vikings took a 7-3 lead when Kyle Rudolph grabbed a 3-yard touchdown reception. They would still claim home-field advantage with a win next week at Indianapolis. The Vikings took a 10-3 lead when Walsh kicked a 56-yard field goal.

We've got to get over it really quick.". Meanwhile, the Cowboys are no longer the NFC East favorites.

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