GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NFL: OAKLAND (2-7) at MINNESOTA (3-6)

NFL: OAKLAND (2-7) at MINNESOTA (3-6)

<h3>Vikings face Raiders without RB Peterson</h3>





Oakland (2-7) at Minnesota (3-6) 1:00 pm EST


MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) -- For most of the season, the MinnesotaVikings have struggled with their passing game. Now, they willtry to win a game without their best offensive weapon.

The Vikings will be without rookie running back Adrian Petersonon Sunday, when they host the Oakland Raiders.


The NFL's leading rusher, Peterson suffered a torn right lateralcollateral ligament in last week's 34-0 loss to the Green BayPackers and will be sidelined indefinitely.


One week after rushing for an NFL-record 286 yards in a 35-17win over the San Diego Chargers, Peterson was limited to just 45yards on 11 carries against the Packers.


The seventh overall selection in this year's draft, Peterson has1,081 yards and eight touchdowns - also a league best - in ninegames this season for the Vikings.


The good news for Minnesota is that the injury will not requiresurgery, but the Vikings will have to find a way to generatesome offense without Peterson.


Minnesota is coming off its worst regular-season defeat since a51-7 loss to San Francisco in 1984. They were shut out for thefirst time in the regular season since 1991, ending the longestactive streak of consecutive scoring at 260 games.

Peterson's absence likely means more carries for Chester Taylor,who has only carried 61 times for 304 yards this season.Taylor's best game came in a 34-31 Week Six victory at Chicago,when he rushed 22 times for 83 yards.


Minnesota ranks 31st in passing, averaging just 152.6 yards pergame through the air. The Vikings generated little offense lastweek, when Brooks Bollinger started in place of TarvarisJackson, who was sidelined with a concussion.


Childress has not indicated who will start this weekend againstthe Raiders, who have problems of their own.


After beating Cleveland and Miami to reach 2-2, Oakland hasreverted to recent form by losing five straight games. Duringthe losing streak, the Raiders have scored only 56 points.

Their recent dismal effort came last week, when Rex Grossmanreplaced an injured Brian Griese and rallied the Chicago Bearsto a 17-6 victory over the Raiders.


Oakland was in position to end its losing streak, but Grossmanthrew a 59-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Bernard Berrian with3:11 to play. Cedric Benson tacked on an insurance touchdownwith a 3-yard run with 1:39 remaining.


Oakland finished with a season-low 193 yards as its offenseconsisted of two field goals by Sebastian Janikowski. During astretch that ended after Benson's clinching touchdown, Oaklandquarterback Josh McCown completed 1-for-13 passes.

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

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OAKLAND 0
MINNESOTA 0 14:56 LEFT, 1ST QTR

MIN BALL ON MIN 16 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL TD MIN
CHESTER TAYLOR 10 YD RUN
(RYAN LONGWELL KICK)

OAKLAND 0
MINNESOTA 7 14:11 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL
OAKLAND 0
MINNESOTA 7 14:04 LEFT, 1ST QTR

OAK BALL ON OAK 5 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

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OAKLAND 0
MINNESOTA 7 12:43 LEFT, 1ST QTR

MIN BALL ON OAK 41 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

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OAKLAND 0
MINNESOTA 7 9:51 LEFT, 1ST QTR

OAK BALL ON OAK 3 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL SAFETY MIN
PENALTY ON DAUNTE CULPEPPER IN END ZONE

OAKLAND 0
MINNESOTA 9 8:30 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL
OAKLAND 0
MINNESOTA 9 8:21 LEFT, 1ST QTR

MIN BALL ON MIN 47 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL
OAKLAND 0
MINNESOTA 9 7:33 LEFT, 1ST QTR

OAK BALL ON OAK 47 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL FG OAK
SEBASTIAN JANIKOWSKI 42 YD

OAKLAND 3
MINNESOTA 9 4:45 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

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OAKLAND 3
MINNESOTA 9 4:40 LEFT, 1ST QTR

MIN BALL ON MIN 27 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL END, 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
OAKLAND 3 3
MINNESOTA 9 9 END, 1ST QTR

SCORING SUMMARY

1ST QUARTER: MIN - TD, CHESTER TAYLOR 10 YD RUN (RYAN
LONGWELL KICK), 0:49. Drive: 2
plays, 84 yards in :49. Key plays:
Rice 79-yard pass to Shiancoe to
Oakland 5. MINNESOTA 7-0
MIN - SAFETY, PENALTY ON DAUNTE CULPEPPER IN END
ZONE 6:30. MINNESOTA 9-0
OAK - FG, SEBASTIAN JANIKOWSKI 42 YD, 10:15.
Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards in 2:46.
Key plays: Morrison recovery of
Wade fumble at Oakland 47;
Culpepper 46-yard pass to Curry to
Minnisota 6. MINNESOTA 9-3</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL FG MIN
RYAN LONGWELL 30 YD

OAKLAND 3
MINNESOTA 12 14:56 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL
OAKLAND 3
MINNESOTA 12 14:49 LEFT, 2ND QTR

OAK BALL ON OAK 33 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL TD OAK
JOHN MADSEN 10 YD PASS FROM DAUNTE CULPEPPER
(SEBASTIAN JANIKOWSKI KICK)

OAKLAND 10
MINNESOTA 12 12:57 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL
OAKLAND 10
MINNESOTA 12 12:52 LEFT, 2ND QTR

MIN BALL ON MIN 19 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL
OAKLAND 10
MINNESOTA 12 12:44 LEFT, 2ND QTR

OAK BALL ON MIN 14 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL FG OAK
SEBASTIAN JANIKOWSKI 30 YD

OAKLAND 13
MINNESOTA 12 11:18 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL
OAKLAND 13
MINNESOTA 12 11:13 LEFT, 2ND QTR

MIN BALL ON MIN 36 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: OAKLAND at MINNESOTA

<div class="pre">NFL TD MIN
CHESTER TAYLOR 38 YD RUN
(RYAN LONGWELL KICK)

OAKLAND 13
MINNESOTA 19 9:17 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>