Adrian Peterson's first touchdown run since the 2013 season was a 2-yard dive behind a 2,649-pound wall of blockers.
It gave the Vikings a 10-0 lead and pretty much spelled out the simplicity and sheer strength of offensive coordinator Norv Turner's game plan against the Chargers and head coach Mike Zimmer's vision for the future of his regime.
"It was awesome," said left tackle Matt Kalil, referring to the three-tackle, two-tight end, one-fullback formation. "It's a mind-set that says, 'We're going to move your guys and you can't do anything about it.' "
Mission accomplished. The Chargers gave up 163 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 31 carries (5.3) while being overwhelmed 31-14 at TCF Bank Stadium on Sunday.
All three offensive touchdowns came with extra blockers in the box. Even Peterson's 43-yard touchdown run was a three-tight end power formation against an eight-man front on the first play of the second half.
"That's what we want to present," Peterson said. "Add the extra guy on the line and impose our will. The guys did a great job up front, and I was able to just use my instinct."
On the 43-yarder, tight ends Rhett Ellison and rookie MyCole Pruitt lined up at the point of attack on the right side. Tight end Kyle Rudolph motioned left and blocked the weakside end.
The play was designed to go off right guard, but Peterson was able to bounce it outside because of the two extra blockers on the edge. Ellison handled tackle Corey Liuget, while Pruitt actually blocked two linebackers, knocking outside backer Kyle Emanuel into inside linebacker Donald Butler, who fell down.