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Flying on and off the field

November 8, 2013 at 6:21AM

Washington’s Jordan Reed dived into the end zone for a second-quarter touchdown in front of Vikings defensive back Marcus Sherels. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

It was a full Thursday night at Mall of America Field, where the Vikings and the Washington Redskins made offense the focal point much of the time. On the field and off, it was a night to appreciate talents at multiple levels.

Fans saluted Cris Carter before the game and then got to watch a halftime ceremony honoring the Vikings wide receiver’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Everyone got into the spirit of Armed Forces Appreciation Night at the Vikings game. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Vikings tight end John Carlson celebrated his third-quarter touchdown. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)