MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings have leaned on their ferocious, fiery defense all season long to hang around the playoff field in the NFC.When they needed them most, they were nowhere to be found.Andrew Luck threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns, shredding the leagues second-ranked defense in the Indianapolis Colts 34-6 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.The Vikings (7-7) believed they needed to win the final three games of the season to make the playoffs. But they gave up 411 yards, 101 yards rushing to Frank Gore and allowed the Colts to convert 54 percent of their third downs in a backbreaking loss.There was a lot at stake -- make the playoffs, make this push to get to our ultimate goal, Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn said. To lay an egg like this, Im at a loss for words. I dont know.The Vikings ranked second in the NFL in yards and points allowed and had made star quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Cam Newton, Eli Manning and Matthew Stafford look ordinary with their relentless, attacking scheme.But Luck completed 21 of 28 passes and the Colts led 27-0 at halftime. Twice they drove at least 88 yards for touchdowns, one that ended with a 50-yard strike from Luck to Phillip Dorsett to start the fourth quarter.Its a really, really good defense and we managed to come out on the positive end more often than not, Luck said. Weve done a decent job in backed-up situations all year so we were glad to get those drives again.The most glaring moment came in the second quarter when Robert Turbin broke four tackles -- two from standout defensive end Everson Griffen -- on a 6-yard touchdown run that was his second of the game. The boos came raining down, and Munnerlyn couldnt blame them.I felt like we came out lackadaisical like we were just going to get this win, Munnerlyn said. Like theyre going to read the names and look at the stats and theyre going to lay down for us. It didnt work like that.Here are some other important notes from the game:PETERSONS RETURNVikings running back Adrian Peterson returned after missing the previous 11 games while recovering from a torn meniscus in his right knee. His comeback came one week sooner than he expected after a good week of practice, but he only managed 22 yards on six carries.The former MVP rushed for just 50 yards in the first two games of the season before getting injured and was no more effective against the Colts.His fumble in Colts territory in the second quarter came after his only decent run of the day, a 13-yard burst. He played sparingly in the second half.Definitely not what I envisioned coming into this game, Peterson said. Its unfortunate that it ended the way it did.COLTS O-LINE ROLLSWith two regular starters along the offensive line out of the game, Indianapolis didnt allow a sack for the first time all season and rushed for 161 yards.Jonotthan Harrison started at left guard. Joe Haeg moved to right guard and LaRaven Clark entered the starting lineup at right tackle.Indianapolis had allowed 31 sacks in the first eight games. The line has given up just nine in the past six games.I think I told someone last night during our production meeting that `you will be pleasantly surprised with how these guys play, Luck said. They work their butts off. They do everything right and it was really, really good to see it all come together today.MORE FOR MATHISRobert Mathis continues to prove hes one of the leagues top pass rushers. In his 14th season, Mathis got his 122nd sack and 51st forced fumble.Mathis surpassed Clyde Simmons and tied Simeon Rice for the 18th on the leagues career sack list. Mathis blew past Minnesota left tackle T.J. Clemmings and stripped quarterback Sam Bradford on the opening drive of the third quarter.Us pass rushers, frontline guys, you have to affect the quarterback, Mathis said.LINE SHUFFLEVikings center Joe Berger missed the two previous games with a concussion, but returned to play on Sunday. With right guard Joe Berger out with a concussion, Berger moved over to fill his place and Nick Easton started his third straight game at center.VIKINGS MISTAKESThe Vikings had stopped the Colts near the goal line in the first quarter after Munnerlyn broke up a pass intended for T.Y. Hilton. Adam Vinatieri was lining up for his second field goal try of the day, a chip shot that would have made it 6-0.But Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph tried to jump over long snapper Matt Overton to block it. That is illegal in the NFL, and the penalty gave the Colts a fresh set of downs.Turbin plowed in two plays later for a 10-0 lead.The Vikings committed six penalties and three turnovers in the game.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFLhttp://www.texansrookiestore.com/Texans-Whitney-Mercilus-Jersey/ .ca. Hey Kerry, big fan of yours, just finished reading your book. I think that we all saw the Canucks/Flames line brawl just after puck drop. It was obvious that something was about to happen, even to the referees because the fourth lines were on to start. http://www.texansrookiestore.com/Texans-Shane-Lechler-Jersey/ . The Swede became the first golfer to win the PGA Tours FedEx Cup and European Tours Race to Dubai in the same season. 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He is 18-20 in his career with three saves and a 3.Soccer Saturday pundit Charlie Nicholas provides us with his predictions for the midweek Premier League games. West Brom take the trip to face Arsenal at the Emirates on Thursday night.Heres what Charlie is predicting in his Sky Bet tips... Arsenal v West Brom (Thursday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7pm) Yannick Bolasies equaliser all but ended Arsenals title hopes Ive actually got to the stage, and I have been for four and five weeks, where Im not comfortable watching my team. Im not at the edge of my seat. Its so predictable and its always Mesut Ozil that has to create.People criticise him because hes not quick and dynamic but thats not his job. Danny Welbecks movement is good but his touch and his finishing is poor and Alexis Sanchez still isnt doing enough.West Brom may be safe but Tony Pulis wont do Arsenal any favours. The Emirates isnt a difficult place to go any more, because you know you can sit in and youll get chances.Arsenal are in a really dangerous situation, with United potentially just a point behind by this stage. Ill start on the edge of my seat and end the game hiding behind it, with another seriously uncomfortable night, and I think it could be Mohamed Elneny - one of the few impressive players - to save Arsenal.Charlie predicts: 1-0 and Elneny to score first - 80/1 with Sky BetCharlies earlier predictions...Liverpool v EvertonWhat do Everton do here? Do they go full strength or just rest up and take the hit? I dont think Roberto Martinez can afford to give Liverpool a free swing at this. Liverpool could turn them over quite badly and the Everton fans have already started to turn on their manager and theyre fed up with his excuses. Putting all your eggs in the FA Cup basket is dangerous, especially as its not going to help their confidence against Manchester Uniteed if they go into the semi-final on the back of a hiding from their rivals.dddddddddddd For me, he has to go for the strongest team and, while I think Liverpool will win regardless with the way Jurgen Klopps men are playing, it could be three or four if Martinez plays a weakened team. If I offered him a draw right now, Id have no fingers left.Charlie predicted: 2-1 and Divock Origi to score first - Result: 4-0West Ham v WatfordI still think theres a bit of life in West Ham, even though the top four has gone for them, and they still have a lot more incentive to win here than their visitors.I know theyve been getting the bad luck with the referees calls but they always seem to get into a position where they can take advantage of others slip-ups and they stumble. Its as if theres a mental block and that has hurt them.Watford have more than done enough in the league and with an FA Cup semi-final coming up, theyve lost an edge. Odion Ighalos goals have dried up. It will be an emotional final few games at Upton Park and that will keep driving West Ham on.Charlie predicted: 2-0 and Manuel Lanzini to score first - Result: 3-1Manchester United v Crystal PalacePalace have done well after slipping towards danger, grabbing another big draw at the Emirates and, while everyone at the club is saying theyre not quite there, I dont see any of the bottom three catching them now.United were really poor at the weekend, which was strange because of the improvements theyve made and again, its Marcus Rashford that gets them out of it. 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