Anthony Carter racked up 184 receiving yards — his second-highest total in a regular-season game — and caught two touchdowns from Texas-bred Tommy Kramer, helping the Vikings build two of their three 14-point leads before the Cowboys rallied to force overtime.
Scott Studwell, Issiac Holt and Wymon Henderson recorded interceptions, and Chris Doleman totaled 3.0 of Minnesota’s seven sacks.
Go, Nellie: Darrin Nelson closed out the game with a 24-yard touchdown run to cap his hallmark holiday showing with 161 scrimmage yards, which also included a 52-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
Anthony Carter (84 receiving) finished with more yards than Detroit netted as a team. So did Hassan Jones (68 receiving) and Allen Rice (66 scrimmage). Chuck Nelson outscored the Lions with his first extra point of the day and went on to kick three short field goals.
Carl Lee and Najee Mustafaa (born…
