Vikings rookie wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson came into Week 13 with a receiving touchdown and two kick returns for touchdowns to his resume. He now has his first career rushing touchdown.
In the second quarter of Sunday's 23-20 overtime win vs. Chicago, Patterson lined up at tailback and took a pitch from quarterback Christian Ponder 33 yards for a touchdown on just his fourth career carry. Patterson avoided at least four tackles, breaking two on his way to the end zone.
Patterson finished with two carries for 27 yards, while adding one catch for 4 yards. He was targeted four times.
The Vikings are back in action Week 14 at Baltimore.