Though I didn't really say much in regards to their first bout. Tonight's game was less exciting and more frustrating. Even with the dramatic finish. As a Vikings fan, I have to question the intelligence of a coach who stops the clock with 40 seconds left in the first half when the OTHER team is rushing to kick a field goal. Unfortunately, that was the difference.

Not that the offense was really doing itself any favors tonight either. Tavaris Jackson doesn't look too bad, and the defense really tried its best to keep this game close (holding any team to three field goals over an entire game isn't bad). Those are some pluses I guess one can take into next season.