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November 20, 2011

Photos: Vikings vs. Raiders

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Carson Palmer threw for 164 yards and a touchdown and the Oakland Raiders capitalized on mistakes by Minnesota in a 27-21 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.

Eric Frampton, Denarius Moore

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore, right, breaks a tackle by Minnesota Vikings safety Eric Frampton during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) link to this photo

Vikings

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Left: Running back Adrian Peterson (28) is helped off the field after being injured during the first half. Right: Cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke celebrates after recovering a fumble. (AP Photos/Andy King and Jim Mone) link to this photo

Michael Bush, Chad Greenway

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) runs past Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, right, during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King) link to this photo

Carson Palmer

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer, top left, throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King) link to this photo

Matt Giordano, Michael Jenkins

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Oakland Raiders safety Matt Giordano (27) runs from Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Jenkins (84) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King) link to this photo

Christian Ponder, Kamerion Wimbley, Lamarr Houston

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) runs from Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston (99) and linebacker Kamerion Wimbley (96) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) link to this photo

Christian Ponder

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King) link to this photo

Percy Harvin

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — United States National Guard members cheer as Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin makes a 26-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King) link to this photo

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