So Long Randy, Again--It's Not Us, It's You
Randy Moss a diva and distraction? Who could have seen that one coming?
| Final - 10.31.2010 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 18 |
| New England Patriots | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
Stories
Vikings Wave Goodbye To Moss, Apparently The 2010 Season
The Vikings have inexplicably waived Randy Moss after only four weeks. Did they also wave goodbye to the 2010 season?
Week 8 Patriots vs Vikings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Notes from Sunday's game.
Vikings at Patriots, Second Half Thread
This is the thread for the discussion of the second half of today's match-up between the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots.
It's Halloween, And The Vikings Are Definitely Scary
The Vikings are full of scary stories this Halloween. The Daily Norseman chooses which costume Vikings players should wear for the big day.
Cutting The Charade: We Know Who's Starting On Sunday
The Minnesota Vikings should probably be making a switch at quarterback this Sunday. However, anyone that's paid any attention to this team already knows that they won't.
Stops and Starts: What Are the Chances Favre Will Sit This One Out?
It isn't likely that Favre will sit out of Sunday's game, but he probably should.
Week 8 Patriots vs Vikings: 3 Match-Ups to Watch
What to watch for on Sunday for the Patriots vs Vikings game.
New England Patriots Game Plan: Minnesota VIkings
What do the New England Patriots have to do to beat the Minnesota Vikings.
Fanpost
How would you treat the returning Randy Moss on Sunday?
Our own furiousd had an idea and I think it is a good one. Sir Randy of Moss came here in 2007, lit up the scoreboards, and helped us to the first 18-0 season ever. He was a good troop in 2008...
Brett Favre To Sit Out Of Vikings Practice On Wednesday
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress announced today that quarterback Brett Favre will not participate in today's practice.
GameThreads
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Vikings Fans GameThread on Daily Norseman
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 0 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 18 |
| New England | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 2 |
| 14:57 left: Minnesota Touchdown - 1-yard run by Adrian Peterson. (Ryan Longwell extra point is good). 12 plays, 76 yds, 6:09 min. |
| 14:57 left: 12 plays, 76 yds, 6:09 min. |
| 10:25 left: New England Touchdown - 3-yard run by Danny Woodhead. (Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good). 8 plays, 75 yds, 4:32 min. |
| 10:25 left: 8 plays, 75 yds, 4:32 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 9:33 left: Minnesota Field Goal - 24-yarder by Ryan Longwell. 11 plays, 68 yds, 5:27 min. |
| 7:59 left: New England Touchdown - 65-yard pass from Tom Brady to Brandon Tate. (Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good). 4 plays, 80 yds, 1:34 min. |
| 7:59 left: 4 plays, 80 yds, 1:34 min. |
| 2:25 left: New England Touchdown - 13-yard run by BenJarvus Green-Ellis. (Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good). 4 plays, 37 yds, 1:48 min. |
| 2:25 left: 4 plays, 37 yds, 1:48 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 7:26 left: Minnesota Touchdown - 1-yard pass from Tarvaris Jackson to Naufahu Tahi. (Tarvaris Jackson pass to Percy Harvin for the two-point conversion). 9 plays, 80 yds, 3:34 min. |
| 7:26 left: 9 plays, 80 yds, 3:34 min. |
| 1:56 left: New England Touchdown - 2-yard run by BenJarvus Green-Ellis. (Stephen Gostkowski extra point is good). 13 plays, 80 yds, 5:30 min. |
| 1:56 left: 13 plays, 80 yds, 5:30 min. |
| Team statistics | Minnesota | New England |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 410 6.1 67 | 362 6.7 54 |
| Time of Possession | 35:08 | 24:52 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 23 7 13 3 | 18 9 9 0 |
| Third Down Conversions | 4-11-36% | 6-11-55% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 1-2-50% | 0-0-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 285 26-38 7.3 1-37 1-10 | 240 16-27 8.9 0-0 0-0 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 125 28 4.5 | 122 27 4.5 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 38 1-7 2-31 | 62 1-4 4-58 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 1 0-0 1-37 | 0 0-0 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 5-35 | 6-47 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 4-47.3 (41.3) | 5-47.4 (42.0) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 47 36 11 | 73 52 21 |
Officials: Walt Anderson (Referee), Bill Schuster (Umpire), Phil McKinnely (Head Linesman), Byron Boston (Line Judge), James Coleman (Side Judge), Billy Smith (Back Judge), Bob Waggoner (Field Judge)
