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Once upon a timeA a dome team went 15-1, with the highest scoring offense in the league , the highest point differential in the league, a turnover-happy defense that pounced in the fourth quarter when their team had the lead, and were generally regarded as a lock to represent the conference in the Super Bowl.

The little girl appeared shy and a little nervous as her father approached Steve Hutchinson.

Before the start of the season, the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears made big headlines by acquiring star quarterbacks expected to help lead their respective teams to the playoffs.

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, chosen as the American League's Most Valuable Player, speaks to members of the media during a press conference at the Metrodome in Minneapolis on Monday November 23, 2009.

The 9-1 Minnesota Vikings play the 4-6 Chicago Bears for the first time this year Sunday afternoon at the Metrodome.

Here is Vikings center John Sullivan ... On whether the offensive line is where he wants it to be: "I don't think you're ever where you want it to be.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Power Rankings : Preseason: 9. This week: 3 2009 Schedule/Results Where they stand : The Vikings emerge from their bye with a commanding three-game division lead and a comforting stretch of three consecutive games at home.

The Minnesota Vikings brought a souvenir back from their midseason vacation: an even bigger lead in the NFC North.

The Danvers football team was in danger of letting a win slip away last night at Miller Field.

GREEN BAY: Mason Crosby, 37-yard field goal, 5:05 left. How they scored: C John Sullivan made a premature snap from shotgun formation and hit Brett Favre in the left thigh, with Johnny Jolly recovering the bouncing ball at the Vikings 21.

For the second straight game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Green Bay Packers didn't sack or pick off Brett Favre.

On the bus ride - the long, strange bus ride for Brett Favre - to Lambeau Field on Sunday, Ryan Longwell noticed a sign in store window a few blocks from the stadium.

On the bus ride - the long, strange bus ride for Brett Favre - to Lambeau Field on Sunday, Ryan Longwell noticed a sign in store window a few blocks from the stadium.

Vikings defensive end Jared Allen didn't hold back as he responded to strong comments from Baltimore Ravens rookie offensive tackle Michael Oher.

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.

The Vikings pass protection stepped up against the Packers, keeping their quarterback from being sacked for the first time in 23 games.

Adrian Peterson's numbers are dropping, but he's not complaining. The Vikings running back isn't finding much running room against defenses that keep stacking the box with eight and nine defenders.

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback pumped to his right. Nobody open. Then he looked left.

The Minnesota Vikings have swapped backup centers again, waiving Kory Lichtensteiger and signing Jon Cooper from the practice squad.

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