Vikings 35, Cardinals 14: The Magic Number is ONE

by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 6:18 PM CST in Vikings Comment 41 comments

That's right, ladies and gentlemen. . .ONE Minnesota victory or ONE Chicago loss will officially wrap up an NFC North division title for the Vikings.

Somewhere in New York, Roger Goodell is kicking a puppy.

Also, a congratulations to Adrian Peterson, who set the Vikings' single season rushing yardage record this afternoon. The record was held by Robert Smith, who ran for 1,521 yards during the 2000 season. Peterson, after his 165 yard performance today, has 1,581.

Did I mention that Peterson has two games left to play yet?

Plenty more on this game later this evening. . .but I have to get up and get away from the computer for a while. Game thread roll call, complete with a new record for comments in a post, is coming after the jump.

Roll Call: Gonzo, Macdaddy4508, Skol Vikes, da2213viking, cheaptoy, Nefarien, Tony_O, loafrat, PurplePeopleEaters, solafide, vikingfiend, FSUViking, PJS, jswen, SDviking, VikingTodd, Frost, Robert Rence, Iceland-Viking, TEXVIKE, vikingfromkuwait, JHerrera76, adammoney, All Day, All Night, hickenizgriz, DBQViking, Neal in LA, speedlod, the Dragon, Curvespace, sle71r, RileysCannibalJct, Murlock, Luft Krigare, Phenom507, vikingfuture8816, BennyKanin, purplegrey, firebeard, VikingsFan92, StAlphonzo, NativeViking, mjmrad, Odin
Total Users: 44
Total Posts: 1221
Total Threads: 1

Name	# of Posts
Gonzo	137
Robert Rence	137
VikingTodd	110
Iceland-Viking	109
vikingfiend	101
cheaptoy	79
Tony_O	67
Phenom507	67
TEXVIKE	50
DBQViking	43
Skol Vikes	34
purplegrey	33
adammoney	24
JHerrera76	22
SDviking	19
jswen	18
All Day, All Night	18
Luft Krigare	16
speedlod	15
Murlock	13
NativeViking	12
firebeard	12
hickenizgriz	11
loafrat	9
da2213viking	9
RileysCannibalJct	8
BennyKanin	7
Nefarien	4
PurplePeopleEaters	4
VikingsFan92	4
vikingfromkuwait	4
vikingfuture8816	3
sle71r	3
Curvespace	3
StAlphonzo	2
FSUViking	2
Frost	2
Macdaddy4508	2
solafide	2
PJS	2
Odin	1
mjmrad	1
the Dragon	1
Neal in LA	1

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FFS

Always fourth :/

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 6:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Funny Rob almost beat Gonzo

by Iceland-Viking on Dec 14, 2008 6:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't know if anyone is going to be Gonzo.

by vikingfiend on Dec 14, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Anybody Hear How...

Pat Williams is doing? I didn’t catch an update on the thread.

by purplegrey on Dec 14, 2008 6:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm trying to get Vikings Fanline here

To see if they say anything

The Daily Norseman - The greatest Vikings' site on the Internet!

by Gonzo on Dec 14, 2008 6:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow what a party!

I had to catch the game on line again. In Iowa we got to watch the Jets and Bills on tv. WTF.

If you can get your hands on the ball you should be able to catch it no matter what!

by Jimemort on Dec 14, 2008 6:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

On-line Viking games?

We didn’t have it here, but on-line would work just fine; can you tell me where I’d have to go to catch that?

If anyone knows where past Vikings games might be archived on-line, please tell me; a lot of times I’m not able to be around during the time slot, but would love to watch the game afterwards!

by DCPurple on Dec 14, 2008 9:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The game was on FOX 28

I live in Eastern Iowa. The Jets/Bills was the noon game on CBS. The late game on Fox was VIkings/Cardinals. Fox just had their times mixed up.

by dicellular on Dec 15, 2008 5:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Once upon a time the Vikings were 1-3 and everyone was saying "Fire Childress"

Congrats on the win in the Nate Poole Bowl…..

Too soon?

Seattle, the world's worst sports city.

by SSreporters on Dec 14, 2008 6:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No

I’d still rather have a better coach. At least one that lets his QB audible, doesn’t speak to QBs they bench till 8 weeks later, doesn’t call predictable plays and doesn’t fine people for going to their grandmothers’ funerals.

But I will admit the play calling has been more interesting and harder to predict since Chicago. I think that 99 yarder to Berrian gave him a mental breakthrough. ‘You mean, if they expect a run, a pass is quite effective?! What a concept.’

by TMW on Dec 14, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Play calling

I will also admit that the play calling looked decent today . . . a few questionable calls for the sideline but overall it seemed be be a bit more complex than what we are used to. Example, the short little dump off to AP to score a TD. Very impressed with the progess.

Mr. Weatherstone

by Mr. Weatherstone on Dec 14, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Gonzo, you DID forget to mention

4 TD passes for Tarvaris.

He only threw 17 times.

3 of which were on 3rd down. The one that wasn’t was a 59 yarder.

Congrats to AD, but this was T-Jack and the defensive line’s day. How many time

by TMW on Dec 14, 2008 7:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

IN T-JACK WE TRUST!!!

4 Touchdowns!!! T-Jack!!! in the same phrase!!!! OMG! Could this possibly be happening?! lol

SKOL VIKES BABY!!!

*Mac45*

by Macdaddy4508 on Dec 15, 2008 12:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow!

Not only a victory, but an overall impressive, butt whoopin’ victory!! I love it! Our beloved purple played with incredible fire – and hats off to T-Jack! He played incredibly well!! And, of course, our incredible D line!! By far the best win for Chilly. Two games to go, let’s win out eh?! SKOL VIKINGS!!!

by Vikesgal on Dec 14, 2008 7:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I dunno. If Chicago loses the next game, or we win the next game, I think we should give some players the last game off. Allen is all banged up. Pat Williams is going to be injured. Plus it’ll let us see if Wyms and Evans will be good enough come next season when the Williams Wall is suspended the first four games.

by Frost on Dec 14, 2008 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Must win games

Heh, 4 must-win games to go, that’s all. If Childress can pull that out, I’ll personally go buy the humble-pie and eat it too.

by DCPurple on Dec 14, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dang

I would have made it to 100 today if I was spending the first half looking for a link and helping with wedding invitations.

10 years after that which I shall not mention, lets pay those freekin Falcons back!

by cheaptoy on Dec 14, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I Agree..

Since this has been the year to exorcise the demons, it’s time to bury the dirty bird as well…SKOL!!!!

by purplegrey on Dec 14, 2008 10:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Fight for the #2 Seed

Still a shot at the #2 seed. You never know…
With a win next week we also lock up the #3 seed at worst.

by PizzaDelivery on Dec 14, 2008 7:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Depending on how things play out the vikings could end up being the #2 seed ahead of either Carolina or the Giants

by SDviking on Dec 14, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And just think, the Vikes could have already beaten all 3 NFC division champs if they end up beating the Giants in the final game. 2 down and 1 to go.

It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.

by Luft Krigare on Dec 14, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

:D

Somewhere in New York Roger Goodell is kicking a puppy.

LOL!

GO VIKES!!!!

by JasonAve6413 on Dec 14, 2008 7:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I never thought I would say this but I was impressed with Childress’ gameplan and Tarvaris Jackson"s execution. Great win, very unexpected.

by Bodysuit Man on Dec 14, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i would have posted more to but my friend was sad about the titans loss and was on the computer sucking the life from it. great win tho. i was impressed with T-jack, i think we have to keep him in line up…plus this was our first game all season without an interception being thrown. and whats up with griffin has someone been eating there wheaties or what

purple is the color of royalty

by da2213viking on Dec 14, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Great fans

It was great to see all the purple in the stands today! How great was it to watch the Vike’s defensive players getting the crowd noise louder on 3rd down plays….ON THE ROAD! Good to see the momentum building as we near the playoffs!

by AZVikesfan on Dec 14, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We really are rolling!

In the past, a couple of those precision TJack passes would have been picked or batted away. It seems like things may be looking up for our Vikings.
It looked like Minnesota was the home team today with all the purple fans in the crowd.
Did anyone check out the Cardinals thread? 81 posts? Uggh.
Next weeks game will be against a well balanced team, but I think we can score on them. It will help that we have great fans that will fill the Metrodome the next two (and more) weeks!

by DBQViking on Dec 14, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I can't believe

that I had 67 posts in that threaad. LoL, Didn’t seem like that many.

by Phenom507 on Dec 14, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Phat Pat

so what happened to Pat Williams ..I can’t find out anything. Stuck here in PA having to watch Steelers and Ravens Which was a good game what I saw running between rooms from tv to computer . Thanks

by crazyviking10 on Dec 14, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You know when you got owned when...

A man named Tavaris Jackson throws 4 TDs that weren’t pick 6’s.

The MN Vikings run back a punt for a TD.

Cedric Griffin shuts down Fitzy

Jared Allen gets two sacks on a bum knee and a bad shoulder

AD gets a bout 6 yards per run

And last but not least:
The visiting defense revs up the crowd on the road versus the home team’s offense. Never seen that one.

SKOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!

by Jepp The Viking on Dec 14, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Oh and

Don’t buy the venom and virulence from the Bears fans guys…they are about to join the Lions and PACKERS!! (HAHAHA) in the land of Irrelevant. What a great game!

by Jepp The Viking on Dec 14, 2008 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Gonzo you're a lifesaver!

Thanks so much, again, for setting up and running Dailynorseman seamlessly. I believe this was the first game this year where I was unable to watch, comment along, or follow any Play-by-Play by my computer as I was completely out of pocket.

Luckily however, I was able to access this site via my blackberry and I have to say- you and everyone on this blog really kept me in the loop via the comments. ESPN mobile has nothing on the commentary of my Viking-Dailynorseman brethern. “Berrian TD- 49 Yd (Jackson)” quickly became:

“BERRIAN / Holy Crap!! Touchdown!!! Berrian!! / Paycheck is totally earned- can we pay more?! / Probably the best deep toss we’ve seen by Jackson this year / That throw and catch was amazing. I can’t believe Berrian was able to nab it. Wow. Good job Jackson and Berrian.”

Seriously Gonzo, and the rest of you guys- you really saved my purple ass today! :-D Over 1232 reasons why I love this site.

by DelawareBerserker on Dec 14, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I had to work today :(...

and the game wasn’t played locally so i couldn’t record it… I HATE MICHIGAN!!!

Other than that it’s been a great day :D

In AP I trust

by FarvaForTheVikings on Dec 14, 2008 10:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Australian TV Winning Streak

Today’s game against the Cards is the fourth I’ve got to watch on Australian television this year, and they have won all four! What a great winning streak.

And it looks good that we might get next weeks game against Atlanta.

’On ya Vikes!

by Skippy the Bush Kangaroo on Dec 15, 2008 3:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

It's pretty bad, when I can't get Vikes games here in Texas, but you can in Australia.

by AustinVike on Dec 15, 2008 1:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

TJack Makes It Rain in Arizona.

I have to agree with the Fanline musings from yesterday, that the benching of Tarvaris Jackson was one of the best things to happen to this team, for two reasons:

TJack watched a veteran play the game.
Frerotte changed the direction of the team.

I’m almost certain that Frerotte will not see another start this year, after what we saw today from Tarvaris Jackson.

It was as if he was a different QB.

He made two gorgeous BOMBS – one of which would’ve been defensed if it had been inches in any direction other than perfect (to Berrian).
He never freaked out.

I just finished listening to the game and have to say, the domination we saw on Sunday was the team we’ve all been waiting for. Defense played nearly perfect. Offense struck early, then ran the juice out of the opposing D. Minimal turnovers. Excellent clock management.

If I could hand out medals, it would probably go like this:

Vikings D – Jared Allen, Cedric Griffin (finally showed up), and Leslie Frazier (master play calling).
Adrian Peterson/Chester Taylor. Obviously.
Tarvaris Jackson. 4TD, ZERO INT.

by AustinVike on Dec 15, 2008 1:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No love for Greenway?

by Robert Rence on Dec 15, 2008 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Also...

I think it’s funny that Madieu Williams finally started a game, and we’ve won 6 of the last 7.

Before that: 3 of 7.

by AustinVike on Dec 15, 2008 1:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

With the performance of Jared Allen and Berrian, I think the Madieu Williams signing is grossly underrated

Jared Allen is to football what Jason Voorhees is to Lake Crystal.

by SDviking on Dec 15, 2008 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Props to SDviking

Best analogy EVER on the Jared Allen-Jason Vorhees comparison. I actually laughed hard enough for my co-wokers to look at me strangely. Thanks for mental image!

by Odin on Dec 15, 2008 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs