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NFL Scores Week 12: Vikings Vs. Falcons
On the kick off return, Harvin took the kick near the back of the end zone and looked to be heading for his second touchdown of the game. But Owens stuck with the play and made the tackle. The Vikings were then unable to get the ball in the end zone, although Harvin did appear to cross the goal line on one play but had been judged to have had his forward progress stopped.
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Read Article >VIDEO: Jared Allen Fills In As Long-Snapper, Makes Tackle
Just for good measure, Allen even made the tackle on the play. Granted, it was at the end of a 42-yard return, but still.
Read Article >Julio Jones Injury Update: Falcons WR Active Vs. Vikings
The Vikings give up almost 260 yards through the air per game, which is near the bottom of the NFL. If Jones has a game like he did against the Colts, the Vikings are in for a long afternoon.
Read Article >Visanthe Shiancoe Questionable With Hamstring Injury
Bothered by hamstring issues since the summer, the 31-year-old Shiancoe has 26 receptions for 316 yards and two touchdowns on the season.
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Read Article >NFL Odds And Lines Week 12: Vikings Vs. Falcons


Adrian Peterson’s absence is a major reason why the Minnesota Vikings are big underdogs against the Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Getty ImagesNeither of these teams have been particularly good against the spread (both are 4-5-1), with the Vikings going 2-3-1 on the road ATS and the Falcons going 2-2 at home ATS. It’s not much better when looking at the over/under which is right around 44.5 right now. Neither team has predictably hit the over with both doing it about half the time.
This is all just a long way of saying you might want to stay away from this game if you are planning on putting real money on it. Assuming you read this space just for fun, though, we may as well give you some advice.
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