Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 9 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Houston Texans 28–21 at home at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Week 9 of the 2008 regular season on November 2, 2008. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Vikings to 4–4 and dropped the Texans to 3–5. The Texans finished 2008 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 2008 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 34–28 on October 10, 2004. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 23–6 on December 23, 2012.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Vikings lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 2004 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
