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Vikings Burst Past Bears

Posted Dec 18, 07 4:23 AM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – The Vikings came back from 10 behind last night to lock up a 20-13 triumph over the Bears and tally their fifth consecutive victory. This improbable streak for Minnesota, nearly marred by quarterback Tavaris Jackson's four turnovers, places them in contention for the NFC wild-card slot. Adrian Peterson's resurgence in the second half made the difference, reports the Star Tribune.

Chicago linebacker Brian Urlacher plagued Jackson, grabbing an interception and a fumble recovery and twice sacking the Minnesota quarterback. Jackson still managed a career-best 249 yards, despite leaving briefly with leg cramps; it was Brooks Bollinger who handed off the game-winning touchdown run to Peterson, and who ran in the two-point conversion that followed.

Source Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brooks Bollinger, front, spikes the ball after getting past Chicago Bears defenders Brandon McGowan, back left, and Nathan Vasher, back right, to score on a two-point conversion...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bears' Charles Tillman (33) collars Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson during the fourth quarter in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in Minneapolis. Peterson finished with...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bears safety Brandon McGowan (36) intercepts a pass from Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tavaris Jackson in the third quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad, right, reaches out for the goal line as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield tackles him in second quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 17,...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bears cornerback Nathan Vasher (31) intercepts a pass from Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tavaris Jackson in the second quarter of an NFL football game as teammate Ricky Manning Jr., top right,...   (Associated Press)
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