Access Vikings morning walkthrough: Another all-around win, Peterson proves he's still the man and more

Every weekday, we walk you through what's going on with the Vikings.

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

— Raiders quarterback Derek Carr put up the big numbers, but Teddy Bridgewater got the victory as the Vikings put forth another all-around effort to win their fifth straight game and take sole possession of first place.

— Running back Adrian Peterson rushed for a season-high 203 yards and a touchdown, in the process proving he is still the team's best player.

— With two interceptions and five pass break-ups, 37-year-old cornerback Terence Newman was the best defensive back on the field yesterday.

— Wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson ended his long touchdown drought with a critical kickoff return for a touchdown just before halftime.

— With Eric Kendricks sitting out again, veteran linebacker Chad Greenway manned the middle on a full-time basis for the first time in his career.

BEHIND ENEMY LINES

— The Raiders' push toward relevancy took a hit with yesterday's loss.

— Carr was pretty good yesterday, but not enough to beat Bridgewater.

— The Raiders are clearly better than they have been for years, but they aren't good enough yet, not after another loss to a good NFL team.

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