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Smith sets up Panthers' win as defense stifles Favre, Vikings

Associated Press

Steve 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, 2009

Harrison breaks team rushing record, Cribbs sets NFL kickoff return mark in win

Associated Press

Jerome 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, 2009

Seven turnovers keep Cardinals from clinching West crown

Associated Press

The 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, 2009

Peterson scores twice, doesn't fumble in Vikings' win

Associated Press

Adrian 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, 2009

Favre throws two INTs, is sacked twice; Peterson held to 19 yards rushing

Associated Press

Warner, 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, 2009

Vikings run up 36 points, 537 yards in blitzing slumping Bears

Associated Press

Brett 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, 2009

Favre throws for 344 yards, 201 to Rice, in win over Lions

Associated Press

Brett 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, 2009

Johnson's 228 yards, 2 TDs backs Young return to QB gig as Titans win first

Associated Press

Vince 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, 2009

Steelers return fumble, interception for touchdowns to hand Vikings first loss

Associated Press

LaMarr 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, 2009

Vikings survive as Ravens miss 44-yard field goal to end rally

Associated Press

Brett 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, 2009

Favre, Vikings crush Rams for franchise's 400th victory

Associated Press

Brett 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, 2009

Favre throws for 271 yards, three touchdowns in Vikings' win

Associated Press

Brett 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, 2009

Forte torches Lions for 121, 1 TD as Cutler paces attack to power Bears' romp

ESPN.com news services

Jay 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, 2009

Favre finds Lewis in back of end zone as Vikings stun 49ers

Associated Press

Greg 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, 2009

Peterson rushes for 27-yard touchdown as Vikings shut down Lions

Associated Press

Brett 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.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 20, 2009