jaguars.com Senior Editor followed the action live as the Jaguars took on the Vikings at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Here's what he wrote.

Pregame - 11:21AM

Hi and welcome to the press box at "The Jack." Today's opponent is a run-the-ball/stop-the-run powerhouse. The Vikings are more powerful in those two ways than the Titans. I'm anxious to see how the Jaguars measure up in the muscle game. Welcome aboard.

Pregame - 11:51AM

Jaguars inactives: William James, Omare Lowe, Chauncey Washington, Thomas Williams, Drew Miller, Milford Brown, Jimmy Kennedy and Troy Williamson.

Pregame - 11:52AM

The weather is perfect for football; sunny and cool. I'm going to be interested to see what kind of crowd this game draws.

Pregame - 12:26PM

I'm heading over to the radio booth for the "Jaguars This Week Extra" segment of the pregame radio show. I'll be back for the coin toss.

Pregame - 1:02PM

The Vikings have won the toss and have elected to defer their choice to the second half. The Jaguars will receive the opening kickoff.

15:00 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 0, JAX: 0

The Jaguars will start at their 28-yard line. Enjoy the game.

14:47 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 6, JAX: 0

Touchdown! The Jaguars fumble the snap, LB Napoleon Harris recovers it and returns it for the score.

14:47 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 7, JAX: 0

Brad Meester hit himself in the crotch with the ball. I'm not kidding.

14:40 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 7, JAX: 0

Fumble! The Vikings have it at the Jaguars 28-yard line. Brian Witherspoon fumbled it during the kickoff return. Give me a minute, folks, to splash some cold water on my face.

14:40 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 7, JAX: 0

The Jaguars are challenging the call of fumble.

14:40 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 7, JAX: 0

I think it was coming out before he hit the ground.

14:40 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 7, JAX: 0

Yep, it was out before Witherspoon hit the ground. He fumbles too much.

14:40 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 7, JAX: 0

Chester Taylor blows up the middle for 11 yards; there was a huge hole.

14:06 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 7, JAX: 0

Bernard Berrian runs an end-around to the three-yard line. He faked Justin Durrant out of his socks.

13:19 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 13, JAX: 0

Touchdown! Taylor trots into the end zone. That's awful.

13:19 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

Good. Bye.

13:19 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

Just kidding. Hey, we gotta long way to go in this one. Hang in there, folks. Look at it this way: Adrian Peterson hasn't even been in the game, yet.

13:19 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

Witherspoon was replaced by Maurice Jones-Drew. He takes it back to the 29.

12:30 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

Pass for Matt Jones is nearly intercepted. It's third and 10.

12:24 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

It's fourth and two and the Jags are going to punt. I'm kind of surprised. The ball is at midfield.

11:32 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

The punt goes into the end zone.

11:32 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

I'm as stunned as everyone else. I saw something like this happen once in 1989 and the scored ended up 51-0, so we have that going for us, which is nice.

11:32 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

I don't know why Peterson is not playing.

10:58 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

The Vikings have to punt. Brian Iwuh is down on the turf. I think he's out cold.

10:25 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

What else could happen? Jaxson de Ville's head catch fire? No, that's being ridiculous.

09:49 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

Gerald Sensabaugh hit the Vikings punter on a Hines Ward-type block and the punter is down. Witherspoon returned the punt 42 yards to the Vikings 27.

09:49 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

Jones-Drew has developed a bad habit of not running.

09:49 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 0

David Garrard to Jerry Porter for a first down at the 10.

07:57 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 6

Touchdown! Garrard to Reggie Williams for eight yards. The coverage was amazingly soft for the red zone.

07:57 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 7

The crowd is decent-sized and very supportive.

07:57 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 7

Onside kick attempt failed. Josh Scobee hit the ball before it went 10 yards. Quentin Groves is down and looks to be out.

07:57 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 7

Groves is up and walks off. The Jags have to re-kick.

07:57 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 7

Now Scobee kicks it out of bounds. Come on, what's going on?

07:57 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 7

Peterson's here! Gain around left end for 20 yards to the Jaguars 34.

07:27 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 14, JAX: 7

Sack by Rashean Mathis on a corner blitz. He hit Gus Frerotte from the blind side. I'm surprised Frerotte hung onto the ball.

06:00 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

Frerotte throws incomplete deep. He got hit and limps off the field. Ryan Longwell nails a 54-yard field goal. He was kicking downwind.

06:00 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

That's the longest NFL field goal ever kicked in "The Jack."

06:00 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

This is a big possession. The Jags have six more minutes into the wind. They need to kill that time. Punting and kicking into the wind today will be very problematic.

06:00 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

Jones-Drew got clotheslined at the 31. This is turning into a real physical game.

05:12 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

Pass to Matt Jones for a first down; a slant, of course.

03:03 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

Slant to Williams is incomplete. The Vikings sat on the slant that time.

03:03 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

Holding on Tony Pashos nullified third-down completion.

02:35 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

Jones-Drew gets the first down on a hard run after a short pass. The Vikings secondary quit on that tackle.

01:50 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

Khalif Barnes has done a nice job on Jared Allen so far.

00:29 left in 1st Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

Nifty pass to Jones-Drew on third and two. That was a Dirk Koetter special.

15:00 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

That's the end of the longest first quarter in history, maybe. The Jags have the ball at the Vikings 20, first down. The Vikings are strong up front but a little soft in the secondary. Garrard is getting it done so far. He's eight of 11 for 83 yards and a touchdown.

15:00 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

Jones-Drew is very effective in the pass game. I consider that to be his strength.

15:00 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

After an offside penalty, the Jaguars have a first and goal at the seven.

14:02 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

The Vikings are stopping the run. They're not stopping passes to Jones-Drew. Watch for it here on second and goal.

14:02 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

He wasn't in the game. It's third down. Here he comes.

12:37 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 7

Marcedes Lewis dropped a touchdown pass. Scobee is on for a chip shot.

12:29 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

It's good. That was a critical drive. They needed to flip the wind and they did. Scobee will likely boot this kickoff through the end zone.

11:48 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

The Vikings don't run the ball enough.

11:48 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Frerotte throws for a first down. The Jaguars are hitting hard.

09:12 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

It's punt time. By the way, please cancel the Peterson comparisons to Jim Brown. It's not even close. He's not nearly as big or as powerful.

09:07 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Witherspoon fumbled the punt and Drayton Florence saved the day by picking it up at the two-yard line and returning it to the Jaguars 25. Witherspoon has become a tremendous risk.

08:11 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Garrard to Dennis Northcutt for a first down. Northcutt is the one receiver who gets genuine separation.

06:50 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Offside on the Vikings. They're a sloppy team. I'm not impressed.

Matt Jones attempts to make a leaping, one-handed catch. The ball was behind him.

06:11 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Wow! What a catch by Jones-Drew. The little guy went up over everyone and got two hands on the ball. He's a great receiver. First down at the Vikings 32.

05:25 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

The Jags can't run. They've got 25 yards. Garrard has to lead the way.

04:43 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Holding on Khalif, I'm sure. Allen was by him. No, they're calling it on Dennis Norman. It's going to be third and long.

03:26 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Scobee time. It'll be a 46-yard try. He missed to the left.

02:40 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

That miss hurts because the Vikings now have a chance to take a two-possession lead into halftime.

02:40 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

The Vikings have two weaknesses: They can't pass and they can't defend against the pass.

02:36 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Intercepted by Sensabaugh. Frerotte should've never thrown that pass. He was scrambling left and just heaved it into the air. He's down after getting hit by Mike Peterson.

02:26 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

The Jags have it at their 42. Frerotte is up but I'm not sure if he can make it the rest of the way. Tarvaris Jackson is warming up.

02:26 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Too much catch and fall down. Come on, somebody make a run after the catch.

02:00 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

We're at the two-minute warning. The Jags are at midfield.

02:00 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Garrard to Jones over the middle for a first down at the Vikings 37.

01:40 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Garrard to Lewis for a first down at the 16.

01:40 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Sack! What was the rush? Why not run it a little?

01:02 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

It's third and 13. Make it or kick.

00:57 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Pashos moved and they didn't call it, and then Garrard threw incomplete for Porter, who tried to bait the officials into pass interference. Now Scobee has missed a chippie. Come on.

00:47 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Frerotte is still at quarterback. Peterson is showing me nothing.

00:38 left in 2nd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

That's the end of the half.

Halftime

Frerotte is three of seven for 19 yards, no touchdowns, one interception and a 10.7 passer rating.

Halftime

Garrard is 17 of 25 for 188 yards, one touchdown, no interceptions and a 103.4 passer rating.

Halftime

Ladies and gentlemen, the Meester bad snap play is going to be on every bloopers reel for the rest of time. He is never going to be able to get away from that play. I have never seen anything like it.

Halftime

The Jaguars are trying to give the game to the Vikings but the Vikings act as though they don't want it. So far, the Jaguars have given the Vikings the equivalent of 20 points.

15:00 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

The wind does not appear to be as strong.

15:00 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Frerotte is still in the game and he starts the second half with a completion for a first down.

14:16 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

The Vikings receivers don't get much separation, either. It's run or else and the Jaguars are loaded up against the run.

13:25 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

The head linesman in this game must have his eyes shut. Groves was offside by a full step and he didn't call it.

12:45 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Jones-Drew returns the punt to the Jaguars 18.

12:34 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Matt Jones fumbles the ball away after a catch. It was punched out. The Vikings have it at the Jaguars 38.

11:45 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

The Vikings have 90 total yards in this game. It's unthinkable that they are leading by seven points.

11:45 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

The Vikings just refuse to run the ball. Frerotte is hurt again. Please give him the long coat. I can't take any more of this.

11:10 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Frerotte was out one play and he's coming back in. This is like watching Joe Paterno try to walk.

10:34 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Peterson finally gets some traction and a first down at the Jags 16.

09:10 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Why do they throw? Now it's third and two. Why don't they pound, pound, pound?

08:26 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 17, JAX: 10

Derrick Harvey makes a nice stop on Peterson. It's kick time. It's good from 32.

07:43 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

The Vikings are a very confusing team. They have what is believed to be the best running back in the league, but on second and two in the deep red zone they throw the ball. That's what happens when your head coach is an offensive coordinator.

07:43 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

Nice return by Jones-Drew. He's having a great day.

07:16 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

Jones-Drew makes a strong run with a short pass. He's the man today. He has six catches for 91 yards.

06:32 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

The run, however, is going nowhere. Jones-Drew has four yards on three carries.

05:47 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

Garrard incomplete for Jones. Fourth down.

05:27 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

The Vikings are at their 31 after a sizable punt-return. I'd like to see more balls thrown in Northcutt's direction. He's running crisp routes today. I don't like Jones' route-running today. It's too loose.

05:27 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

Frerotte hits Visanthe Shiancoe for a big one to the Jaguars 29. The gain is 40 yards. Shiancoe got behind everyone in the middle of the field.

04:15 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

Adam Podlesh must've gotten hurt. They're checking his knees.

03:31 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

They're going to measure for a first down after a short pass completion. They're a little short at the 20. Fourth and one. They're going for it.

03:31 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

I wouldn't go for it. I'd kick.

03:31 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

The sneak gets it but if you were going to sneak why wasn't Jackson in the game?

01:37 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

Pass interference on Mathis at the two. I do not like that call. After seeing the replay, I really don't like that call.

01:32 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

Sacked! Are you kidding me? Frerotte on a roll out? That's a joke, right?

00:56 left in 3rd Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

It's third and goal from the 10. Why wouldn't they give the ball to Peterson? Brad Childress is having a horrible play-calling day.

15:00 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

That's the end of the third quarter. Following a delay of game, the Vikings have third and goal from the 15.

15:00 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

Offside on Groves.

14:39 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 20, JAX: 10

Fourth and goal at the four. Kick time. It's good from 22 yards.

13:16 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 23, JAX: 10

They got two guys on Jones-Drew now and he's done on the turf after a catch. He limps off.

12:43 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 23, JAX: 10

Holding on Pashos nullifies a big pass to Lewis. That's three for big Tony today. He's getting first-stepped by Ray Edwards.

12:12 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 23, JAX: 10

Punt time after an incompletion to Williams. The ball went right through his arms.

12:01 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 23, JAX: 10

Podlesh kicks a quacker out of bounds at the Vikings 40. This is getting bad.

11:04 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 23, JAX: 10

Frerotte converts on third down. The Vikings are running clock now.

09:54 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 23, JAX: 10

On third and 14 Peterson bursts up the middle for a first down. I have a feeling that's the dagger in the heart.

07:45 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 23, JAX: 10

The Jaguars appear to be wearing out. The ball is at the 16.

06:55 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 29, JAX: 10

Touchdown! Peterson went untouched off left tackle. I don't like the looks of that.

06:55 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 30, JAX: 10

This place has just gone empty. In a season of such high expectations, this is a sad sight to see.

06:55 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 30, JAX: 10

Sack and a hold; on Barnes.

06:21 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 30, JAX: 10

Jones-Drew is having a fantastic receiving day.

05:36 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 30, JAX: 10

This is one of those stats-padding drives; lots of passes, catches and yards.

04:29 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 30, JAX: 10

It's fourth and three. Time out, Jaguars.

04:05 left in 4th Qtr -- MIN: 30, JAX: 10

Right through Mike Walker's hands and intercepted. I'm outta here, folks.