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October 21, 2012

Photos: Vikings beat Cardinals

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Adrian Peterson ran for 153 yards and a first-quarter touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings survived an ugly second half to hang on and beat Arizona 21-14 Sunday to hand the Cardinals their third straight loss.

Arizona Cardinals v Minnesota Vikings

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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings avoids a tackle by Rashad Johnson #49 of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter of the game on October 21, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Cardinals 21-14. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) link to this photo

Arizona Cardinals v Minnesota Vikings

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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Rob Housler #84 of the Arizona Cardinals gets pulled down by Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings at the Huber H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 21, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) link to this photo

Arizona Cardinals v Minnesota Vikings

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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Christian Ponder #7 of the Minnesota Vikings avoids the sack from Calais Campbell #93 and Sam Acho #94 of the Arizona Cardinals at the Huber H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 21, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) link to this photo

Arizona Cardinals v Minnesota Vikings

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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Percy Harvin #12 of the Minnesota Vikings scores a touchdown against Daryl Washington #58 of the Arizona Cardinals at the Huber H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 21, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) link to this photo

Arizona Cardinals v Minnesota Vikings

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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings scores the second touchdown of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Huber H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 21, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) link to this photo

Arizona Cardinals v Minnesota Vikings

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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Jamell Fleming #23 of the Arizona Cardinals tackles Jerome Simpson #81 of the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter on October 21, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) link to this photo

Arizona Cardinals v Minnesota Vikings

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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Jamarca Sanford #33 and Antoine Winfield #26 of the Minnesota Vikings stand in the tunnel before the game against the Arizona Cardinals on October 21, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) link to this photo

Arizona Cardinals v Minnesota Vikings

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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Squeegy the bulldog dresses up in her best Minnesota Vikings outfit before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Huber H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 21, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) link to this photo

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