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Minnesota Vikings - Best of 2007

IRVING, TX - OCTOBER 21: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at Texas Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 09: E.J. Henderson #56 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a first quarter tackle against the Atlanta Falcons as the Vikings defeated the Falcons 24-3 at the Metrodome on September 9, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 16: Tavaris Jackson #7 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts as he leaves the game after a sack by the Detroit Lions during overtime at Ford Field on September 16, 2006 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions won 20-17. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 16: Tarvaris Jackson #7 of the Minnesota Vikings leaves the pocket against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on September 16, 2006 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions won 20-17 in overtime. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 16: Head Coach Brad Childress of the Minnesota Vikings watches from the sidelines in the game against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Ford Field on September 16, 2006 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 16: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs against the Detroit Lions during the game at Ford Field on September 16, 2006 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions won 20-17 in overtime. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 23: Ray Edwards #91 of the Minnesota Vikings spits water during player warm-ups prior to the start of the game against of the Kansas City Chiefs on September 23, 2007 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 23: Linebackers Ben Leber #51 and Heath Farwell #59 of the Minnesota Vikings huddle as they prepare to take the field prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 23, 2007 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 23: Linebackers Chad Greenway #52 and Heath Farwell #59 of the Minnesota Vikings lead players through the tunnel as they take the field for the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 23, 2007 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 14: Troy Williamson #82 of the Minnesota Vikings hauls in a touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears on October 14, 2007 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 14: Ryan Longwell #8 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates his 55 yard, game winning field goal against the Chicago Bears on October 14, 2007 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Vikings defeated the Bears 34-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 14: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a second half touchdown with teammates against the Chicago Bears on October 14, 2007 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Vikings defeated the Bears 34-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 14: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a second half touchdown against the Chicago Bears on the bench on October 14, 2007 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Vikings defeated the Bears 34-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 14: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings takes on Charles Tillman #33 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field October 14, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Vikings defeated the Bears 34-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

IRVING, TX - OCTOBER 21: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at Texas Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

IRVING, TX - OCTOBER 21: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at Texas Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

IRVING, TX - OCTOBER 21: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a touchdown with Visanthe Shiancoe #81 against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at Texas Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: Tarvaris Jackson #7 of the Minnesota Vikings smiles before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 28, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 28, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Eagles won 23-16. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 04: LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers and Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings greet one another at midfield after the game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 4, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tomlinson rushed for 40 yards in the game and Peterson rushed for 296 yards. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 35-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 04: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes against the San Diego Chargers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 4, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Peterson set two NFL records as he rushed for 296 yards setting the single game rushing record and marks the first time a player has rushed for two 200 yard games in the same season. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 35-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 04: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings collides with umpire Dan Ferrell as he rushes against the San Diego Chargers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 4, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Peterson set two NFL records as he rushed for 296 yards setting the single game rushing record and marks the first time a player has rushed for two 200 yard games in the same season. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 04: Sidney Rice #18 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates his third quarter touchdown with the fans against the San Diego Chargers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 4, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs for yardage against the Greeen Bay Packers on November 11, 2007 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Al Harris #31 of the Green Bay Packers tackles Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings forcing Peterson out of the game with an injury on November 11, 2007 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Vikings 34-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 11: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings stands on the sidelines after being injured during a game against the Green Bay Packers on November 11, 2007 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Vikings 34-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 18: Wide receiver Sidney Rice #18 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders in the third quarter at the Metrodome on November 18, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Raiders 29-22. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Nov 18, 2007; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders pose during the game against the Oakland Raiders at the Metrodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

Nov 18, 2007; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings mascot is frisked by security before game against the Oakland Raiders at the Metrodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 25: Chester Taylor #29 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates his touchdown with teammate Tony Richardson #49 against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on November 25, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 25: Darren Sharper #42 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates his touchdown with teammate Kevin Williams #93 against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium on November 25, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings safety Darren Sharper (42) crosses the goal line for a touchdown with New York Giants' Reuben Droughns, left, and Chris Snee in pursuit after Sharper intercepted a pass by Giants quarterback Eli Manning in the first quarter during NFL football action Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

MINNEAPOLIS - DECEMBER 02: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates in the end zone after scoring on a 16 yard touchdown run against the Detroit Lions on December 2, 2007 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - DECEMBER 2: A Minnesota Vikings fan cheers during the game with the Detroit Lions on December 2, 2007 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings won 42-10. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - DECEMBER 02: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 the Minnesota Vikings celebrates his 13 yard touchdown run in the second half against the Detroit Lions on December 2, 2007 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings won 42-10. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 2: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings hurdles over deffensive back Nate Clements #22 of the San Francisco 49ers during a game on December 9, 2007 at Monster Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 9: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings acknowledges the fans after a 27-7 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park December 9, 2007 in San Francisco, California. Peterson was limited to 3 yards on 14 carries in the game. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 9: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings fends off a defender as he ran for only three yards during a game against the San Francisco 49ers on December 9, 2007 at Monster Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 9: Head coach Brad Childress of the Minnesota Vikings yells out instructions during a 27-7 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park December 9, 2007 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - DECEMBER 17: Visanthe Shiancoe #81 of the Minnesota Vikings can't hang onto a pass against the Chicago Bears at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 17, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - DECEMBER 17: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings high-steps into the end zone for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome December 17, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 20-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - DECEMBER 17: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota VIkings leaps into the end zone as he scores a touchdown during action against the Chicago Bears at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome December 17, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 20-13. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: Banger, the Vikings mascot rides out on a motorcycle as he leads the team on the field during introductions prior to the game between the Chicago Bears against the Minnesota Vikings at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 17, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 20-13. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 17: A cheerleader for the Minnesota Vikings performs during action against the Chicago Bears at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 17, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 20-13. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - DECEMBER 23: Fans of the Minnesota Vikings cheer against the Washington Redskins at the Metrodome on December 23, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Redskins defeated the Vikings 32-21. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - DECEMBER 23: Cheerleaders for the Minnesota Vikings pose before the game against the Washington Redskins at the Metrodome on December 23, 2007 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Redskins defeated the Vikings 32-21. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

DENVER - DECEMBER 30: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball at an NFL game against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High December 30, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Tom Dahlin/Getty Images)