Vikings, Peterson speed past Lions 24-10
Adrian Peterson sped around the corner for a career-long 80-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter, spurring the Minnesota Vikings to a 24-10 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Brett Favre took all kinds of hard hits in the pocket and threw two interceptions while Minnesota's passing attack frequently misfired, but Peterson picked up the slack with 160 yards on 23 carries. His game-breaking run around right end put Minnesota up 24-10.
Peterson also caught five passes for 30 yards.
The Vikings (1-2) beat the Lions (0-3) at the Metrodome for the 13th straight time. Detroit has lost 22 in a row on the road.
Minnesota's defense was strong throughout the game, holding Lions rookie Jahvid Best to 26 yards on seven carries before he left with a toe injury. Ben Leber and Antoine Winfield each intercepted a pass by Shaun Hill in the end zone in the closing minutes.
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