National Football League

Favre, Rice lead Vikings over Lions

Published Nov. 16, 2009 1:44 a.m. ET

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Even when Sidney Rice is tightly covered, Brett Favre isn't afraid to fire a pass downfield.

Favre's new favorite receiver just keeps fighting through the contact and coming up with the ball, perhaps finally making Minnesota fans forget Randy Moss.

Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Rice, and the Vikings overcame several self-inflicted setbacks to beat the Detroit Lions 27-10 on Sunday.

"Sidney never surprises me," said Adrian Peterson, who rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns. "I have a nickname for him, and it's 'Showtime.' He's got it tattooed on his arm. It fits him well."