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Notebook: Allen’s ‘blitzkrieg’ happens again

Posted November 25, 2012 on min.scout.com
PLAYERS: Jared Allen,  Jerome Simpson
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings
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The Vikings had breakdowns in several statistical categories, living up to Jared Allen’s assessment of how games in Chicago usually go for the Vikings. Plus, receivers dropped numerous passes with Jerome Simpson leading the way, and the playoffs are still very much a possibility after Sunday afternoon’s results.
Original Story: http://min.scout.com/2/1243573.html
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