Heat was a factor for both teams
IN A VERY CLOSE contest, the Minnesota Vikings put together a two-game winning streak with the help of some unfortunate injuries and a blistering, hot-as-hell dead heat. The valiant comeback also came under the leadership of Vikings QB Bryan Peterson.
After throwing three, early, first quarter interceptions, QB Bryan Peterson returned to his 2009 form, leading the team to an unlikely comeback against the high-powered Raiders offense. Rookie Vikings receiver C.J. Jaworski hauled in four touchdowns while the veteran Patrick Fryberger juked and zigzaged his way to the endzone three times. FS Dave Benson kept the long ball in check and Big Dan Benson and Tom "T-Bird" Charging Hawk tore it up in the trenches.
The Raiders weren't too shabby, either. The high-flying attack was co-authored by Jon and Steve Benson, going all "Air Coryell" on the opposition in honor of the iconic coach's recent passing. RBs Ricky Thomas (a rookie) and Jared Walterstorff paired up as dual tricksters, fooling and hoodwinking the Vikings defense all day long. 2009 MVP Aaron Potvien also returned to form, catching an early touchdown and narrowing missing another.
The game got bloody: injuries were abound
The heat pushed players into many a waterbreak while the rough Vikings secondary took its toll on the Raiders receivers, resulting in a few swollen ankles. A handful of players from managed to nab multiple interceptions.
In the end, the Vikings endured the conditions as well as the Raiders and came out with a W. Tune in next week for more doubleheader action, as the Vikings and Raiders continue their rivalry at Fryberger Arena and Central Field.
The Vikes hang on for the win
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