Recap: Minnesota vs. Green Bay
Sports Network | November 09, 2008
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Adrian Peterson rushed for 192 yards, including a 29-yard go-ahead touchdown with 2:30 remaining in the fourth quarter as the Minnesota Vikings edged the Green Bay Packers, 28-27, at the Metrodome.
Peterson had 30 carries and also caught three passes for 33 yards, while Gus Frerotte completed 15-of-28 passes for 151 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for the Vikings (5-4), who have won two straight games and four of their last five. Minnesota and Chicago are now tied for first place atop the NFC North Division.
Chester Taylor had four catches for 84 yards and a score, and Sidney Rice caught a three-yard TD in the win.
Aaron Rodgers finished 15-of-26 passing for 142 yards, while Ryan Grant rushed for 75 yards and a score for Green Bay (4-5), which has lost two in a row. Nick Collins had a 59-yard interception return for a touchdown and Will Blackmon returned a 65-yard punt for a score in defeat. Mason Crosby added a pair of field goals for the Packers, but missed a 52-yard field goal in the final moments that would have won the game.
Donald Driver had five catches for 46 yards and set the Green Bay franchise- record with receptions in 104 consecutive games, surpassing Sterling Sharpe.
