Vikings rally falls short, Raiders win 27-21

The Vikings had the early lead, but Oakland took control of the game in the second quarter after Adrian Peterson left with an ankle injury. Minnesota (2-8) had a shot to win it late in the fourth quarter, but failed to complete the comeback.
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The Vikings had the early lead, but Oakland took control of the game in the second quarter after Adrian Peterson left with an ankle injury. Minnesota (2-8) had a shot to win it late in the fourth quarter, but failed to complete the comeback.

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