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Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:04pm EDT - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre celebrates his touch down during the first half of their NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 5, 2009.

Time: 3:15 p.m., Fox-32. Line: Packers by 3. Total: 47?. Records : Vikings 5-2/4-3; Packers 4-2/4-2. If Packers fans are missing Brett Favre for anything but sentimental reasons, they're missing a great season by one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL .

You don't need me advising you to start Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson, or to bench JaMarcus Russell and Brian Robiskie.

Brett Favre's adjustment to being a member of the Minnesota Vikings appears to be nearly complete.

Brett Favre's adjustment to being a member of the Minnesota Vikings appears to be nearly complete.

Rashard Mendenhall's second lost fumble in as many games won't threaten his status as the Steelers' primary ball-carrier. That is what coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday after the Steelers' overcame Mendenhall's fumble in a 27-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Heinz Field.

GREEN BAY, Wis. - "Physically, and from a talent level, this is the best team I've ever been on." That's what Brett Favre said a few weeks ago about his Minnesota Vikings.

Itemizing a few things ... Item: The Vikings lose their first game of the season on Sunday, 27-17 to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

There were plenty of big playing during the fourth quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings game.

The story of the early afternoon's most exciting NFL game can be told almost entirely through YouTube videos.

There was no last-minute magic from Brett Favre this time. Instead of adding another chapter to his book of dramatic storybook finishes as he did twice during the first six undefeated weeks of the season, the Minnesota Vikings ' iconic quarterback took it on the chin from the defending Super Bowl champions at Heinz Field .

Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was a painful game for the Minnesota Vikings, to be sure, but one they had no business losing.

But with all due respect to the NFL 's all-time passing leader, Minnesota's offense revolves around running back Adrian Peterson .

Picks from the Post-Gazette's pigskin prognosticator. Dulac's mark: Last week: 9-5 Season record: 58-32 Minnesota Vikings at Steelers , 1 p.m., Sunday The Skinny: Brett Favre has not played in Pittsburgh since he was 29, which seems like a long time ago.

At one point, it was really hard to hate Brett Favre. Unless you were a fan of his current opponent, there was something to love about Favre's game.

The Minnesota Vikings play intimidating defense. They have a ridiculously talented running back in Adrian Peterson and one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time in Brett Favre.

Two years after she was shot in the head and nearly killed by a gang member's stray bullet, Star Hall found herself hanging out with the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield did not practice today and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

Congratulations to Minnesota, they made a lot of big plays and obviously there is a reason they are the kind of team that they are.

Ben Roethlisberger and Brett Favre lead two of the top five passing offenses in the league.

Images courtesy of deelovely_67 , Wiki , SteelCityHobbies Mike Tomlin, former Viking defensive coordinator and present head coach of the defending champ Steelers, is 18-4 at home since getting plucked by Pittsburgh brass as a 34-year-old assistant.

The Minnesota Vikings' challenge against Ben Roethlisberger and those passing Pittsburgh Steelers looks even greater now.

Not sure the infirmary has enough beds for all the players checking in with injuries after a bruising Week Six in the NFL.

There will be one less undefeated team in the NFL tonight, but the showdown between the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints may not be the best game of the day.

Tonight's episode of Ravens GamePlan is so chock full of football, we feel it's necessary to warn you before you listen.

Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield did not practice on Wednesday because of a sprained right foot.

When you play wide receiver and the last name 'RICE' is stitched across the back of your jersey, it's hard to escape lofty expectations.

They've met with their coaches, watched tape, talked among themselves. The Pittsburgh Steelers still aren't certain how they're going to do it.

It's still too early to say whether Winfield will play next week at Pittsburgh. "People heal so differently, it's hard to know," Childress said.

After jumping to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and holding a 27-10 lead early in the fourth, the Vikings eked out a 33-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens when former training-camp kicker Steven Hauschka sent a 44-yard field-goal attempt wide left at the Metrodome.

"They're all heartbreakers," he said. "Every time you lose, it sucks. Going to work tomorrow sucks because you lost.

Share + Oct 15, 2009 7:04 pm US/Central OWINGS MILLS, Md. 1 of 1 Running back Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates his touchdown against the St.

As they prepare to play the defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field, the Vikings will spend the next 24 hours assessing the health of several key players.

Something happened to the Minnesota Vikings on the way to 6-0 . They jumped out to a 14-0 lead against the Baltimore Ravens at the Metrodome and even expanded it to 27-10 in the early fourth quarter and then ran for cover.

The pursuit of "Fame" is more Hollywood than Golden Valley, at least according to students at Minnesota's arts high school.

As miserable as the past seven days have been in the St. Louis sporting world, local fans can take solace in the fact that it could be a hell of a lot worse.

NFL star Adrian Peterson appeared on ESPN this morning to talk about his sneaker obsession.

Vikings survive to stay perfect Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre throws a touchdown pass to Vikings receiver Sidney Rice during the first quarter of their National Football League game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Metrodome in Minneapolis October 18, 2009.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield left Sunday's game with an injury to his right foot.

The Vikings are heading into their biggest three game stretch all season that includes the Ravens at home, the Steelers at Pittsburgh, and the Packers in Green Bay.

Football>> VitaminWater's Adrian Peterson shout out to iHigh.com! Video Clip Description Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson gives a candid interview about his high school experience as well as his "words of wisdom" to high school students.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre , left, and Adrian Peterson should prevail against the Ravens' defense, Ed McNamara writes.

The Ravens are set to take on the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome . BR.com offers a look at Baltimore's next opponent.

For his first two seasons in the NFL, the entire Minnesota Vikings offense rested on Adrian Peterson's broad, sculpted shoulders.

As the smoke clears from the Minnesota Vikings' torching of the St. Louis Rams last Sunday, there were still a few items smoldering out at Winter Park.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin missed practice Wednesday because of a shoulder injury.

So Brett Favre thinks the Vikings team he signed up with this season is the best team he has been on.

There's only one thing left for the Baltimore Ravens to do after Cedric Benson ended their streak of 39 straight games without allowing a 100-yard rusher.

Share + Oct 13, 2009 6:55 pm US/Central EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. 1 of 1 Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings looks to get past Will Witherspoon of the St.

Last update: October 12, 2009 - 9:31 AM Since most of the words have already been written, let's try to dig inside some of the key numbers from the weekend: *5-0: The Vikings' record.

Since Frazier arrived and overhauled the defense in '06, it's been nothing short of sheer success with two and half years of being rated number one against the run.

You might have forgiven the Minnesota Vikings for coming out flat against the St.

The difference between the unbeaten Ravens of two weeks ago and the team currently mired in a two-game losing streak isn't dramatically significant.

Brett Favre dropped back to pass in the third quarter of a tight game against his old team from Green Bay.

The Vikings running back will be featured in a video done by NFL Films. Last update: October 12, 2009 - 10:37 PM Adrian Peterson broke the NFL single-game rushing record as a rookie, led the league in rushing in his second season and has garnered comparisons to the all-time greats this year.

Visanthe Shiancoe catches a 13-yard pass from Favre for a touchdown in the third quarter as the Minnesota Vikings play the St.

The undefeated Minnesota Vikings refused to overlook the winless St. Louis Rams .

Adrian Peterson's numbers are dropping, but he's not complaining. Peterson isn't finding much running room against defenses that keep stacking the box with eight and nine defenders, but with Brett Favre exploiting those defenses through the air, the Minnesota Vikings are moving the ball one way or another.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert After Minnesota's 38-10 victory Sunday at St.

Adrian Peterson scores a TD in the 4th quarter to extend the Vikings lead to 31-3. Guidelines: Fan feedback should be within the guidelines for the NFL community .

Brett Favre threw for 232 yards and a touchdown a day after his 40th birthday, dodging St.

St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis grew up in Minnesota rooting for the Vikings, so he wasn't exactly a big fan of Brett Favre.

JASON : Hey, Helmet Hair, before we start breaking down Sunday's opponent , let's rewind a few days and recap the this-isn't-about-revenge revenge game from Monday night.

VIKING AT RAMS When: Noon. Line: Vikings by 10. Synopsis: Minnesota could have a letdown after Brett Favre's 3 TD passes helped beat his old Packers teammates, but it's hard to see the Vikes falling to a team whose offense has scored a grand total of 3 more points than the team has allowed on turnovers .

Louis Rams ' offense. Now, he gets to face a Minnesota Vikings defense that hasn't allowed a player to rush for 100 yards in 27 games.

As a kid, St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis wore a Viking helmet complete with horns and long yellow braids around his house in Plymouth, Minn.

Whenever the Bears come to Minnesota to play the Vikings, my priest likes to tell a story about Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

EDEN PRAIRIE - At this pace, Jared Allen will need more of those invisible lassos.

You don't need me advising you to start Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson, or to bench JaMarcus Russell and Michael Crabtree.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin is apologetic about a drunken driving charge.

Adrian Peterson has high praise for Brett Favre and the balance he brings to the Vikings offense.

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot going for them these days. They're 4-0, loaded with talent on both sides of the ball and are coming off of a huge Monday night win over their hated division rival, the Green Bay Packers.

Last update: October 5, 2009 - 9:44 AM A quick look around the rest of the NFC North while we tick toward what the Packers and Vikings tell us is just another game at the Metrodome ... . In Detroit, the Lions' ability to win about six games and be somewhat respectable hinges on the MRI test on rookie QB Matthew Stafford's right knee this morning.

Vikings coach Brad Childress has been loath to call Brett Favre the final piece to his team's puzzle since the quarterback arrived at Winter Park on Aug.

Site Editor Matt Loede shares his thoughts on the Monday night Vikings-Packers game in Minnesota: * 14 play drive for the Pack comes up with no points in the third quarter down 28-14. I realize that you have to score TD's to win in this league, but not getting points of any sort there was a killer for the Pack.

The Minnesota Vikings have the best running back in football in Adrian Peterson and arguably the game's best run defense.

While the adjustment was expected to be a big one adding Brett Favre to the Vikings mix, it seems to be nothing but a love fest for the team.

The big 4-0 is right around the corner for Brett Favre. You'd never know it. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback played his last game of his 30s Monday night against the Green Bay Packers and showed everyone that his surgically repaired right arm has new life.

Three keys to Monday night's Packers-Vikings game in Minneapolis: The Vikings have watched the videotape of Daryn Colledge filling in for Chad Clifton at left tackle and no doubt are trying to figure out ways to get right defensive end Jared Allen isolated on him as much as possible.

Just a week after pulling off one of the most memorable comebacks of his career, Brett Favre finally gets a shot at his old team.

GREEN BAY at MINNESOTA 7:30 p.m. CT, WTMJ Radio, Packers Radio Network & ESPN OPENING LINE -- Vikings by 3 RECORD VS.

Brett Favre was the hero last week, and probably would enjoy a repeat performance against his old team, the Packers.

These Midwestern states of Wisconsin and Minnesota have much in common, including an intense dislike of each other's football teams.

Can Brett Favre be enough of a difference maker to lead the Vikings to the Super Bowl? Should Adrian Peterson play more of a role in the passing game? Will Monday night's game against the Packers come down to the play of the Vikings defensive line? Join Bob Sansevere, reporter John Shipley and deputy sports editor V. John Pluym as they break it all ...

Even though the Packers haven't run the ball well in the first three weeks - they rank a middling 18th in the league in rushing yards per game - and they're facing perhaps the league's premier rushing defense, there's reason to believe they'll have some success on the ground on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.

Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings is hit by D'Qwell Jackson #52 of the Cleveland Brwons at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The familiarity factor could be a wash in Monday night's highly anticipated showdown between Green Bay and Minnesota.

40. Sam Rosen , Tim Ryan . * Radio: KCTC , KNBR . Ted Robinson , Gary Plummer . * Why watch? For the second time in three years, the 49ers go on the road with a chance to open the season 3-0. The last time, 2007, San Francisco fell to the Steelers.

Even for a team that has produced the Purple People Eaters, Fran Tarkenton, Randy Moss and now Adrian Peterson, Brett Favre might be the most famous player to wear a Minnesota Vikings uniform.

Brett Favre, you magnificent graybeard, you've done it again. You completed barely 50 percent of your passes.

Give Adrian Peterson an inch, and he'll take a yard. Lots of yards. As anyone who has seen the Minnesota Vikings' running back can attest, the third-year phenom often appears to make something out of nothing.

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is our weekly look at the best and worst matchups from around the NFL and how they might affect lineup decisions for your Fantasy Football team.

The Vikings have announced Thursday that they have formed a partnership with Mall of America to rename the team's field.

The 49ers and Vikings are both 2-0. The 49ers and Vikings both have the two most valuable running backs in the league.

On October 10th, Brett Favre will turn 40 years old. In the grand scheme, Favre is still a young man since 40 is the new 30 or some nonsense like that.

No taxpayer money for another stadium! Why dont these billionaire's buy their own stadium?Not like we taxpayer's get a cheaper ticket for building the damn thing! Close comment Add your own comment More from State Politics With an undefeated team, a mega-star quarterback and a big game coming up Monday, the Minnesota Vikings were back at the State ...

Until recently, Greg Lewis couldn't stand Brett Favre. Lewis was a Chicago Bears fan growing up in Matteson, Ill., so he had his reasons.

MINNEAPOLIS a ' Jon Gruden will be in the broadcast booth Monday night at the Metrodome to provide analysis of Brett Favre's performance against the Packers.