Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh’s defense turned two Brett Favre turnovers into touchdowns in the fourth quarter, as Keyaron Fox’s 82-yard interception return for a TD with a minute to go sealed Minnesota’s first loss of the season, a heart-breaking 27-17 decision at Heinz Field.
Vikings-Steelers Kick Off At 1 P.M., Favre To Throw Game-Winner At 4:03 P.M.
LaMarr Woodley had a 77-yard fumble return for a score in the final frame for the Steelers (5-2), who have won eight consecutive home tilts during the regular season. Pittsburgh won its four straight game despite gaining just 259 yards of offense on Sunday.
Ben Roethlisberger was held in check with 175 yards and a touchdown on 14- of-26 attempts, while Rashard Mendenhall rushed for 69 yards on 10 carries and lost a fumble inside the red zone.
Mike Wallace ended with three catches for 72 yards and a score, and Hines Ward, who entered the game with a league-high 599 receiving yards, managed just one catch for three yards against a secondary that was playing without Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield (foot).
Favre ended with 334 yards on 34-of-51 attempts but was unable to pull off the comeback win for the Vikings (6-1), who were attempting to start 7-0 for the first time since 2000.
Adrian Peterson found it tough sledding against Pittsburgh’s second-ranked rush defense. The league’s leading rusher coming into the week was held to 69 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. He also caught four passes for 60 yards.
Sidney Rice recorded 136 yards on 11 catches, while Percy Harvin caught three balls for 42 yards and had an 88-yard kickoff return for a TD in defeat.
- Via Sports Network.
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