The Texans failed to score a touchdown for the first time since 2006. Our NFL Nation reporters sort it out. He finished with seven rushes for 48 yards -- 14 more yards rushing than the Texans had. It's a huge, huge disappointment. How high could Alabama RB Najee Harris rise in next year's draft? 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. It's a very minor situation.". Arian Foster had 10 rushes for 15 yards before leaving with about nine minutes left in the third quarter with an irregular heartbeat. Jeff Saturday calls the Cowboys' offensive line a travesty after the team's loss to the Cardinals. Here are the leaders for the 2020 season. Marvin Harrison did it in his 131st game. How high could Alabama RB Najee Harris rise in next year's draft? 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. Or write about sports? The Vikings extended their lead to 16-3 when Walsh made a 39-yard field goal on the first drive of the second half. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. Houston got to the Minnesota 1 with a 12-yard reception by Kevin Walter late in the third quarter. That drive was helped by a 29-yard run by Ponder. "That doesn't mean we still can't get it done. 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 … 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. Houston was on the Minnesota 28 early in the second quarter when Jasper Brinkley forced Foster's fumble, which was recovered by A.J. "Very disappointing because we had a chance to line up here and get something done today," coach Gary Kubiak said. The Texans were foiled by their inability to convert third downs, going 1 of 11. Marcus Spears breaks down the best defensive strategy for a chance at shutting down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. 1 goal is to make the playoffs.". 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Our NFL Nation reporters sort it out. 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. The loss kept the Texans (12-3) from clinching home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. Minnesota Vikings 23 at Houston Texans 6 on December 23rd, 2012 - Full team and player stats and box score Do you have a blog? The win raises the stakes for the Vikings, who host Green Bay next Sunday in the regular-season finale. "Our No. Adam Gase's 0-6 Jets are in line to take another quarterback in next year's draft. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. "We obviously have a big one next week, and if we don't win that one, this one doesn't mean anything," Ponder said. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are no longer the NFC East favorites. Kyle Rudolph 3 Yard Pass From Christian Ponder. Jeff Saturday calls the Cowboys' offensive line a travesty after the team's loss to the Cardinals. The Vikings took a 10-3 lead when Walsh kicked a 56-yard field goal. 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. 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. We've got to get over it really quick.". Peterson ran for 20 yards to get Minnesota's offense going. The Texans wore decals with the initials S.H.E.S. Which teams are seeing a true changing of the guard in backfield timeshares? I take full responsibility for that. Kubiak said he is OK, but he was taken out as a precaution. Quarterback Matt Schaub went 18 of 32 for 178 yards. The Vikings took a 7-3 lead when Kyle Rudolph grabbed a 3-yard touchdown reception. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, October 20, 6:41AM. "I'll be fine," he said. "We knew they were going to focus on the run, which is OK," Peterson said of the Texans. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Bradie James recovered, but the Texans had to punt again. A 41-yard field goal by Walsh left Minnesota up 13-3 at halftime. Are you a Stathead, too? "I think we battled defensively, but offensively we probably played as bad as we've played. HOUSTON -- The Minnesota Vikings don't need record-setting days from Adrian Peterson to stay in the playoff race. All rights reserved. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. "It felt good to see other guys get involved and us continue to move the ball down and score some points.". "We didn't play well," Kubiak said. Join our linker program. Data Provided By Peterson, who is from Palestine, Texas, had more than 100 family and friends at the game. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He has 1,898 this season and needs 208 yards to break the NFL single-season rushing record held by Eric Dickerson. ESPN Analytics created revolutionary new metrics to measure performance in both the run and pass game. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are no longer the NFC East favorites. Then came an incomplete pass followed by a run for no gain by Tate. Jefferson. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. as a tribute to the school shooting victims at Sandy Hook. Marcus Spears breaks down the best defensive strategy for a chance at shutting down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Do you have a sports website? the official stats partner of the NFL. Houston's Andre Johnson had seven receptions for 97 yards. ... 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. Game notes "I'll be OK. ESPN Analytics created revolutionary new metrics to measure performance in both the run and pass game. Which teams are seeing a true changing of the guard in backfield timeshares? Rudolph also had a 27-yard catch that drive. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Find out more. Ben Tate took over and didn't fare much better with four carries for 17 yards. That's the most important thing.". Here are the leaders for the 2020 season. J.J. Watt had a sack to leave him with 20½ this season. Adam Gase's 0-6 Jets are in line to take another quarterback in next year's draft. What about Crimson Tide QB Mac Jones? 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. Ponder, who got married on Monday, was 16 of 30 for 174 yards to help the Vikings pile up 345 yards. They would still claim home-field advantage with a win next week at Indianapolis. The kick gave Walsh, a rookie, the NFL record with nine field goals of 50 yards or longer this season. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. What about Crimson Tide QB Mac Jones. "I'll get some rest and be ready to get a W and break that record," Peterson said. "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. "But it was all set up by our run game.".
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