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Found October 19, 2009 on Vikings Now:
PLAYERS: Brett Favre,  Adrian Peterson,  Cedric Benson,  Sidney Rice
TEAMS: Baltimore Ravens,  Minnesota Vikings,  Cincinnati Bengals,  New Orleans Saints

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The Vikings defense slipped four spots, to 18th in the NFL after the 33-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Giving up 385 passing yards certainly doesn't help. The team's pass defense also slipped from 18th in the NFL to 24th. Meanwhile, the Vikings offense is headed in the opposite direction, jumping from 19th to 14th in the NFL. The Vikings are second in the NFL in points per game, trailing the 5-0 New Orleans Saints. Brett Favre is the third-rated passer in the NFL, with a 109.5 rating. His 12 touchdowns are tied for third in the NFL. Also, Adrian Peterson is back at the top of the NFL in rushing yards, behind his 143-yard performance against the Ravens, who gave up 100 or more rushing yards for a second consecutive game, after not allowing one for 39 games. Peterson has a 28-yard advantage on Cedric Benson. Most surprisingly, Sidney Rice is now second in the NFC with 409 receiving yards, thanks to his breakout, 176 yards against the Ravens. He is ninth in the...
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