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It's so unpredictable in the NFL that two teams, New Orleans and Indianapolis, would both be undefeated at 12-0, the first time in history that two teams were perfect in December.

Antoine Winfield, Vikings: Returned from injury with team-high nine tackles and a forced fumble.

As Brett Favre became more and more comfortable with his new team, the Vikings gradually changed from a physical, run-first team into one with more finesse.

The average fan might have thought the Vikings would have trouble beating the Bengals with standout middle linebacker E.J. Henderson sidelined because of a broken leg and starting safety Tyrell Johnson also out because of a concussion.

EDEN PRAIRIE - Injured Minnesota Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson is returning to Minnesota.

Breaking down Sunday's Cincinnati Bengals at Minnesota Vikings game ... 1. The blueprint for beating Minnesota -- did Arizona unveil it? Such has been the chatter all week long, the suggestion being that the Cardinals' win last Sunday night exposed some serious chinks in the Vikings' armor.

Tackle Drew Radovich #60 of the Minnesota Vikings is taken off the field by a cart after an injury against the Seattle Seahawks at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on August 8, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

's remarkable ability and accomplishments prompt steady expectations of highlight-reel touchdown runs and 150-yard games.

Last update: December 7, 2009 - 9:08 AM Sunday night was, without a doubt, the worst all-around performance and outcome we've seen from the Vikings this season.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin has missed practice again because of migraine headaches.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Last week, set the record for most miles per hour by a sober Viking .

Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes against the Seattle Seahawks at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 22, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Vikings coach Brad Childress said Tuesday that E.J. Henderson could return to the Twin Cities today following surgery to repair his fractured left femur.

Brett Favre drops back to pass, looks to his right, then to his left, and for a moment can't find a receiver.

Vikings middle linebacker E.J. Henderson suffered a fractured left femur Sunday night, an injury that's expected to sideline him the rest of the season.

Big Daddy Drew sees parallels between this year's Vikings and those of 11 years ago: Vikings at Cardinals: This is the best Vikings team since 1998, which is terrifying.

Pro Bowl voting has been open for over a month, but now every team has played most of its schedule, so it's finally reasonable to vote for each conference's representatives.

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.

Quarterback Troy Aikman of the Dallas Cowboys confers with Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre after a Jan 8, 1995 playoff game.

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Phil Loadholt, left, and Minnesota Vikings guard Artis Hicks leave the field after they defeated the Seattle Seahawks 35-9 in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov.