Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings - Recap - August 09, 2013 - ESPN

Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings - Recap - August 09, 2013 - ESPN:

"MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota was in man-to-man coverage against DeAndre Hopkins, and Houston quarterback T.J. Yates liked what he saw. Hopkins sprinted along the sideline and leaped over the head of Vikings cornerback Bobby Felder to haul in the pass as he came down at the edge of the end zone for a 34-yard touchdown that helped the Texans to a 27-13 victory on Friday night. Yes, this was merely a preseason play.

It was one of many, however, the Texans have seen in practice already from their first-round draft pick and a glimpse of what they're counting on as a complement to the elite skills of fellow wide receiver Andre Johnson in an offense with the potential to be one of the NFL's best. "It's very early, but he has had probably as good a camp as it can get for any young player, and it carried over tonight," Texans coach Gary Kubiak said.

"It's good to see that as he gets more comfortable with what we're doing, the more plays he is going to make." Here are five things we learned from the exhibition opener for both teams:"

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AP Says 'NO to Gay Marriage'

Adrian Peterson: Gay marriage 'not something I believe in'


MINNEAPOLIS -- NFL MVP Adrian Peterson says he has family members who are gay whom he loves and respects. But on gay marriage, the Minnesota Vikings running back says "that's not something I believe in."

Peterson made his comments in a recent interview with Sirius/XM NFL radio. He was asked his thoughts on the Vikings cutting longtime punter Chris Kluwe, an outspoken advocate for gay rights and gay marriage.

Peterson says he considers Kluwe a good friend. He says: "I have relatives who are gay. I'm not biased towards them. I still treat them the same. I love 'em. But again, I'm not with that. That's not something I believe in. But to each his own."

Gay marriage will become legal in Minnesota on Aug. 1.

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BUCCANEERS VOICE: Doug Martin lifts Buccaneers to 36-17 win over the Vikings

BUCCANEERS VOICE: Doug Martin lifts Buccaneers to 36-17 win over the Vikings: "Doug Martin lifts Buccaneers to 36-17 win over the Vikings

By Brian McIntyre | Shutdown Corner – Fri, Oct 26, 2012 12:19 AM EDT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers jumped out to a 13-0 first-half lead and received 135 rushing yards from first-round pick Doug Martin to beat the Minnesota Vikings 36-17 on Thursday night.

Tampa Bay used a 28-yard field goal by Connor Barth and a 1-yard touchdown reception by fullback Erik Lorig to jump out to a 10-point lead in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Buccaneers defense forced a pair of turnovers, including a rare fumble by Adrian Peterson, to extend their lead.

Buccaneers defensive end Michael Bennett forced a fumble by Vikings receiver Jerome Simpson that was recovered by Mason Foster. Ten plays and 32 yards later, Barth connected from 40 yards out to extend the lead to 13-0. The Vikings would respond with a quick five-play, 80-yard drive that ended when Percy Harvin made a nice adjustment to haul in a pass from Christian Ponder for an 18-yard touchdown to put the Vikings on the scoreboard.
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