Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive tackle Chris Hoke (76) taps Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) on the helmet after Favre had a pass intercepted by Steelers' linebacker Keyaron Fox and returned 82-yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. The Steelers won 27-17. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive tackle Chris Hoke (76) taps Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) on the helmet after Favre had a pass intercepted by Steelers' linebacker Keyaron Fox and returned 82-yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. The Steelers won 27-17.

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  1. Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (C) rushes past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend (26) as Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason is at left late in the fouth quarter of their NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland November 29, 2009. Rice's run set up the game tying field goal for the Ravens, who then went on to win the game in overtime.
  2. KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 22: Running back Mewelde Moore #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled by linebacker Jovan Belcher #59 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Steelers 27-24.
  3. PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 25: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 25, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Vikings 27-17.
  4. PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 15: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals gestures to the sidelines during a timeout against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 15, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  5. DENVER - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High on November 09, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
  6. CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 27: Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers attends the season opener between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on October 27, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio.
  7. DETROIT , MI - OCTOBER 11: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a second quarter touchdown by throwing the ball to fans while playing the Detroit Lions on October 11, 2009 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
  8. CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 20: Robbie Gould #9 and Brad Maynard #4 of the Chicago Bears celebrate Goulds' game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20, 2009 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Steelers 17-14.
  9. PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 10: A Steelers fan wears the jersey of safety Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers while she decorates the face of another fan before the NFL season opener against the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field on September 10, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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  1. Cleveland Browns' Alex Hall (51) beats Pittsburgh Steelers center Doug Legursky, top, to a fumble by Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. The Steelers won 27-14.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive tackle Chris Hoke (76) taps Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) on the helmet after Favre had a pass intercepted by Steelers' linebacker Keyaron Fox and returned 82-yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. The Steelers won 27-17.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes (10) celebrates after a 45-yard gain on a short pass from Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. The Steelers won 27-17.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison, top, hits San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) from behind forcing a fumble late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior, left, and the Steelers won 38-28.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers' James Harrison brings down San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, forcing a fumble late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior. The Steelers won 38-28.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers' James Harrison hits San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) from behind, forcing a fumble in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior. The Steelers won 38-28.
  7. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass in the second half against his former team the Green Bay Packers during a NFL football game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin in this November 1, 2009 file photo. Favre returned to the Green Bay for the first time wearing the Vikings' purple and walked away with a 38-26 win. For some in this tight-knit Midwestern town, where many are shareholders in the NFL's only community-owned team, Favre's signing with the despised Vikings in August for $25 million was a slap in the face bordering on high treason. For others, the 40-year-old Favre's return represented a chance to thank the future Hall of Famer, who led the Packers to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, winning it all in 1997.
  8. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre throws a pass against his former team the Green Bay Packers in a NFL football game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin in this November 1, 2009 file photo. Favre returned to the Green Bay for the first time wearing the Vikings' purple and walked away with a 38-26 win. For some in this tight-knit Midwestern town, where many are shareholders in the NFL's only community-owned team, Favre's signing with the despised Vikings in August for $25 million was a slap in the face bordering on high treason. For others, the 40-year-old Favre's return represented a chance to thank the future Hall of Famer, who led the Packers to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, winning it all in 1997.
  9. Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) scores on a one yard a touchdown run to put the Vikings in the lead against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter of a NFL football game at Lambeau Field Green Bay, Wisconsin November 1, 2009.
  10. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre sits on the bench and studies the playbook after a fumble by Vikings center John Sullivan gave the Green Bay Packers possession in the first quarter of the Vikings 38-26 over the Packers in a NFL football game at Lambeau Field Green Bay, Wisconsin November 1, 2009.
  11. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) walks between players from the Green Bay Packers after the Vikings scored their first touchdown in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. ** ST. PAUL OUT MINNEAPOLIS-AREA TV OUT MAGS OUT.
  12. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre raises his arms to the Lambeau Field crowd after the Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 38-26 in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis.
  13. MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 29: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on in the second half against the Chicago Bears on November 29, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 36-10.
  14. MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 29: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings tries to pass as Nick Roach #53 of the Chicago Bears defends on November 29, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 36-10.
  15. MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 29: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings tries to call a time out but instead gets charged a delay of game penalty in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears on November 29, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 36-10.
  16. MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 29: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings calls out the play in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears on November 29, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 36-10.

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