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For a brief time near the end of regulation in an eventual loss, Vikings tight end Rhett Ellison was the teams unlikely hero.
With 27 seconds remaining, he scampered into the end zone on a play added to the teams playbook this week, giving the Vikings their first lead of the game via a rush from the backup tight end.
It was the third time in franchise history a tight end has recorded a rushing touchdown and was set to be the game-winner before the Vikings defense collapsed late in their 22-16 overtime loss.
They didnt see it coming, so it worked out, Ellison said.
The play was nearly a disaster. Just after Ellison crossed the end zone, the football popped free and appeared for a moment to be a fumble. But review showed that Ellison had crossed the goal line for a touchdown.
The only other rushing touchdowns from Vikings tight ends were from Stu Voigt in 1972 and Steve Jordan in 1984.
It was exciting, but a very tough team loss, Ellison said.
Source: http://www.twincities.com/2016/11/06/vikings-detroit-lions-rhett-ellison-notches-rare-te-rushing-touchdown/
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