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Minnesota Vikings move into playoff places with win

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Adrian Peterson rushes for over 200 yards as the Minnesota Vikings beat the St Louis Rams.

The Minnesota Vikings have improved their hopes of making the post-season playoffs with a 36-22 win over the St Louis Rams.

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson© AP Photos

Adrian Peterson continued his comeback from a serious knee injury with a season-best 212 rushing yards.

Quarterback Christian Ponder put the Vikings ahead with a rushing touchdown in the opening quarter.

A dominant second quarter saw Minnesota take a 30-7 lead at half-time.

Fourth quarter touchdowns from Danny Amendola and Lance Kendricks gave the Rams some late hope, but the Vikings held on the take the win.

With the Bears losing to the Green Bay Packers, the Vikings move in to the second wildcard spot in the NFC.

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