Vikings offense wants a better effort

The focus around Winter Park all week long has been about Donovan McNabb's 39-yard passing performance in San Diego. Adrian Peterson says it could have been a lot more if they caught some of the easy passes. This week, the offense is hoping for a better effort.
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The focus around Winter Park all week long has been about Donovan McNabb's 39-yard passing performance in San Diego. Adrian Peterson says it could have been a lot more if they caught some of the easy passes. This week, the offense is hoping for a better effort.

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