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October 25, 2009

Pittsburgh makes Minnesota Vikings Unbeaten Season Disappears

Their was not any magic for Brett Favre and the Vikings this week as Pittsburgh Steelers makes the Viking unbeaten season disappears. The defensive unit negates the almost mythically magic comeback capability of Favre, which have been his calling card for this season with two key components in the game. The two components brought the Steelers their victory were the containment of Vikings' runningback Adrian Peterson and the defense returning 2 turnovers for touchdowns. The one shining highlight for the Vikings was Wide Receiver Percy Harvin. He showed why he might be the most explosive rookie this season as this is the second week he scores a touchdown returning the ball for the Special Teams. He scored on an 88 yard Kickoff return.

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Pittsburgh showed up in the 4th quarter and played a complete game with intensity and focus. 40 yard strike from QB Ben Roethlisberger to Wide Receiver Mike Wallace was the Steelers only offensive touchdown in the game. Defense played a major part in the victory for the Steelers. Linebacker LaMarr Woodley accounts for the first defensive score when he returned a fumble off a Brett Favre's sack for 77 yards in the 4th quarter. Later in the 4th quarter, Linebacker Keyaron Fox puts another touchdown on the scoreboard with an interception of pass by Favre attended for Peterson. Fox returns the interception 82 yards that ultimately was the last score of the game. Overall, it was a great defensive effort on the Pittsburgh Steelers' behalf.

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Two consecutive games the Vikings games were decided in the last quarter of play. A very good defensive squad that provides Favre little time to survey the field and find receivers along with stopping the best runningback in football Adrian Peterson will always have chance to beat the Vikings. Unlike the Denver Broncos, the Vikings had not proved that their record was a true reflection of the type of team they are. Too many last second comeback wins, it led me to think that it was just a matter of time before a loss comes. A loss came today at hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers. It really shows that Pittsburgh has the chops to possibly get back to the Super Bowl as they beat a very good Viking squad.

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