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November 21, 2010

Photos: Vikings vs. Packers

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Photos from the drubbing the Minnesota Vikings took from the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Adrian Peterson, Tramon Williams

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) races for a first down as Green Bay Packers' cornerback Tramon Williams gives chase during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Minneapolis. (Jim Mone/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

Toby Gerhart, Frank Zombo

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Vikings running back Toby Gerhart (32) evades Green Bay Packers linebacker Frank Zombo on a pass-play during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Minneapolis. (Jim Mone/AP) link to this photo

Brandon Jackson

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Green Bay Packers running back Brandon Jackson (32) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson (56) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (Andy King/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

Brett Favre

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) throws in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (Andy King/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

Chris Kluwe, Ryan Longwell

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell, top, boots a field goal against the Green Bay Packers as Chris Klewe holds during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Minneapolis. (Jim Mone/AP) link to this photo

John Kuhn, Tyrell Johnson

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) is brought down by Minnesota Vikings safety Tyrell Johnson (25) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Minneapolis. (Hannah Foslien/AP) link to this photo

Steve Hutchinson, Tramon Williams

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Minnesota Vikings guard Steve Hutchinson, right, gives chase as Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams races with the ball after intercepting a Brett Favre pass the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 in Minneapolis. The interception set up a scoring drive. (Jim Mone/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

Aaron Rodgers

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) rolls out in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (Andy King/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

Greg Jennings, Asher Allen

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings (85) runs past Minnesota Vikings cornerback Asher Allen (21), left, for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (Andy King/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

Fire Childress

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Fans hold up a sign during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Minneapolis. Packers defeated the Vikings 31-3. (Hannah Foslien/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre

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Minneapolis, MN, USA — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) speaks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) speak after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Minneapolis. Packers defeated the Vikings 31-3. (Hannah Foslien/ASSOCIATED PRESS) link to this photo

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