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Raiders hold off Vikings late

Raiders' Bush pushes back Vikings' Sanford during a carry in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Minneapolis

Oakland Raiders’ running back Michael Bush (29) pushes back Minnesota Vikings’ safety Jamarca Sanford (33) during a carry in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Minneapolis, November 20, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

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The Raiders held a 24-7 lead at halftime of their game at Minnesota. And despite trying their best to blow it, Oakland held on for a 27-21 win.

The Raiders scored the only point in the third quarter, via a 26-yard field goal by Sebastian Janikowski.

In the final 15 minutes, the Vikings picked up a 26-yard touchdown pass from Christian Ponder to receiver Percy Harvin. The touchdown came via an 11-play drive following a blocked 49-yard field goal attempt.

Following a fumble by Michael Bush (who had another 100-yard game in place of Darren McFadden) on the next drive, the Vikings drove 38 yards in two plays -- a pair of passes to tight ends Visanthe Shiancoe for 37 and a one-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Rudolph.

The Vikings got the ball back for another crack at the win, but the drive stalled at the Minnesota 46.

The Raiders moved to 6-4, and the Vikings have fallen to 2-8.