Smith sets up Panthers' win as defense stifles Favre, Vikings
Associated PressSteve Smith caught the go-ahead touchdown pass and his long catch and run set up the clinching score and the Carolina Panthers used a ferocious defense to stifle Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Vikings in a 26-7 victory.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 20, 2009Harrison breaks team rushing record, Cribbs sets NFL kickoff return mark in win
Associated PressJerome Harrison scored his third touchdown with 44 seconds left and rushed for a team-record 286 yards, and Josh Cribbs returned two kickoffs for touchdowns to lift the Cleveland Browns to a 41-34 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 20, 2009Seven turnovers keep Cardinals from clinching West crown
Associated PressThe Cardinals threw away a chance to clinch a second straight NFC West crown, losing to the 49ers 24-9 on Monday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 14, 2009Peterson scores twice, doesn't fumble in Vikings' win
Associated PressAdrian Peterson ran as if he was angry about his recent struggles, and the Minnesota Vikings rode his resurgence to an important victory.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 13, 2009Favre throws two INTs, is sacked twice; Peterson held to 19 yards rushing
Associated PressWarner, back after missing a game with a concussion, threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns and Arizona's defense stifled Favre and the Minnesota Vikings in a stunningly one-sided 30-17 victory for the Cardinals.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 06, 2009Vikings run up 36 points, 537 yards in blitzing slumping Bears
Associated PressBrett Favre passed for a season-high 392 yards and three touchdowns, and the Vikings intercepted Jay Cutler twice in a 36-10 victory over the Bears on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 29, 2009Favre throws for 344 yards, 201 to Rice, in win over Lions
Associated PressBrett Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Sidney Rice, and the Vikings beat the Lions 27-10 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 15, 2009Johnson's 228 yards, 2 TDs backs Young return to QB gig as Titans win first
Associated PressVince Young threw for a touchdown in his first start since the 2008 season opener, Chris Johnson set a franchise record by rushing for 228 yards, and the Tennessee Titans won their first game of the season by routing the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-13 Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 01, 2009Steelers return fumble, interception for touchdowns to hand Vikings first loss
Associated PressLaMarr Woodley returned Brett Favre's fumble 77 yards for a touchdown and Keyaron Fox ran back an interception 82 yards for another score in the closing minutes, and the Steelers handed the Vikings their first loss 27-17.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 25, 2009Vikings survive as Ravens miss 44-yard field goal to end rally
Associated PressBrett Favre's 58-yard completion to Sidney Rice setup Ryan Longwell's fourth field goal, and Baltimore's Steve Hauschka missed a 44-yard field goal at the buzzer, allowing the Minnesota Vikings to remain undefeated with a 33-31 victory on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 18, 2009Favre, Vikings crush Rams for franchise's 400th victory
Associated PressBrett Favre threw for 232 yards and a touchdown a day after his 40th birthday, leading the undefeated Minnesota Vikings to a 38-10 rout over the hapless and helpless Rams on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 11, 2009Favre throws for 271 yards, three touchdowns in Vikings' win
Associated PressBrett Favre proved to the Green Bay Packers he has plenty of fire left inside, and in his right arm.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 05, 2009Forte torches Lions for 121, 1 TD as Cutler paces attack to power Bears' romp
ESPN.com news servicesJay Cutler threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, and the Chicago Bears pulled away in the second half to beat the Detroit Lions 48-24 on Sunday after they snapped their 19-game losing streak last week.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 04, 2009Favre finds Lewis in back of end zone as Vikings stun 49ers
Associated PressGreg Lewis leaped for a 32-yard touchdown in the back of the end zone to lift Minnesota to a 27-24 victory over the stunned San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, keeping the Vikings unbeaten.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2009Peterson rushes for 27-yard touchdown as Vikings shut down Lions
Associated PressBrett Favre set an NFL record with his 271st straight start in the regular season, then threw two touchdown passes to help the Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 27-13 on Sunday.
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