In a decisive victory on the road, the Thunder defeated the Vikings 46-6 on December 20, extending their winning streak to seven games and clinching the division title. Thunder head coach Carl Cottle's team maintained a perfect 6-0 record in division play, improving to 11-5 overall. The Vikings, now 6-10 on the season and eliminated from playoff contention, struggled throughout the game under coach David Hopper.

The Thunder opened the scoring early in the first quarter with a 40-yard touchdown pass from QB Micheal Deangelo to Frank Cass. The extra point by Michael Barrett was good, giving the Thunder a 7-0 lead. On the next Vikings possession, quarterback Lawrence Titsworth threw an interception to Thunder defender Francis Perry at the Viking 25-yard line, setting the tone defensively. Capitalizing on the turnover, James Jimenez ran 25 yards for a touchdown, which Barrett converted, putting Thunder ahead 14-0 by 11 minutes remaining in the first quarter.

The Thunder defense continued to pressure the Vikings’ offense, culminating in a safety for the Thunder when Titsworth was sacked by Albert Kelley for a 10-yard loss. Kelley was a standout defensive end with three sacks in the game. Following the safety, a punt return set up another Thunder touchdown as Jimenez sprinted 89 yards for a score, extending the lead to 23-0 after Barrett's extra point.

Thunder offense maintained its dominance with another touchdown early in the second quarter, when Deangelo connected for a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jerome Gregg. Barrett’s placement gave the Thunder a 30-0 lead. The Vikings managed only a 34-yard field goal by Timothy Sanders late in the second quarter before Thunder sealed the half with a kickoff return touchdown by Jimenez, who broke free for 106 yards. Barrett's extra point made it 37-3 at halftime.

Deangelo finished the game with 203 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Jimenez was the standout performer with 110 rushing yards, 35 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown. Frank Cass and Jerome Gregg also contributed receiving touchdowns. Defensively, Thunder DT Theodore Horowitz added a sack and forced fumble, complementing Kelley’s three sacks.

The Vikings ended the game with 184 passing yards by Titsworth and 49 rushing yards but could not find the end zone. Their defense was unable to disrupt the Thunder offense and recorded no sacks or turnovers besides the interception. The Vikings also failed to convert on all third-down attempts, going 0-for-0.

The Thunder’s balanced offensive attack and relentless defensive pressure proved overwhelming. With this win, Thunder have solidified their position as division leaders and look to carry momentum into the postseason.