October 26, 2012
Playing at home during a short week was supposed to be an advantage for the Minnesota Vikings. So much for that idea. Rookie Doug Martin racked up 214 total yards and two touchdowns, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blew out Minnesota 36-17 on Thursday night to hand the Vikings their first home loss this season.
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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is tackled by Harrison Smith #22, Jamarca Sanford #33, and Chad Greenway #52 of the Minnesota Vikings as Jasper Brinkley #54 looks on during the second quarter of the game on October 25, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Jared Allen #69 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a sack during the third quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 25, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Jared Allen #69 of the Minnesota Vikings holds back Donald Penn #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as referee Ron Winter #14 looks on during the third quarter of the game on October 25, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen, left, gets in a tussle with Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Donald Penn, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King) link to this photo
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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Buccaneers won 36-17. (AP Photo/Andy King) link to this photo
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Minneapolis, MN, United States — General view of the NFL game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 25, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 25, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Minneapolis, MN, United States — A fan looks on during the fourth quarter of the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 25, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buccaneers defeated the Vikings 36-17. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Nate Byham #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts the catch while Josh Robinson #21 of the Minnesota Vikings applies pressure at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 25, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There was a flag on the incomplete pass attempt. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) link to this photo
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Minneapolis, MN, United States — Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers calls out plays against the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 25, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) link to this photo
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