MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass while being rushed by (L-R) Michael Lewis #32, Patrick Willis #52 and Parys Haralson #98 of the San Francisco 49ers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 27, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 27-24. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass while being rushed by (L-R) Michael Lewis #32, Patrick Willis #52 and Parys Haralson #98 of the San Francisco 49ers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 27, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 27-24.

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  1. SEATTLE - DECEMBER 06: Runningback Louis Rankin #40 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against Michael Lewis #32 of the San Francisco 49ers on December 6, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 20-17.
  2. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 29: David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is rushed by Michael Lewis #32 of the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on November 29, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  3. San Francisco 49ers' Michael Lewis (R) is hugged by a 49ers' staff member after intercepting a pass in the second half of their NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in San Francisco, California, November 12, 2009.

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  1. GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 6: Quarterbacks Brett Favre #4, Sage Rosenfels #2 and Tarvaris Jackson #7 of the Minnesota Vikings walk through the tunnel before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 6, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 29: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings is pressured by Darrell McClover #98 of the Chicago Bears on November 29, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  7. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 29: Mercedes Lewis #89 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is tackled by Patrick Willis #52 the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 29, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  8. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 29: Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers hits David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Candlestick Park on November 29, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  9. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 08: Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs is tackled by Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 8, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  10. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans is tackled by linebacker Patrick Willis #52 and Mark Roman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  11. SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 04: Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers sacks Kyle Boller #12 of the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park on October 4, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  12. SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 04: Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after he sacked Kyle Boller #12 of the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park on October 4, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  13. MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings is pulled down by Dashon Goldson #38 and Michael Lewis #32 of the San Francisco 49ers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 27, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 27-24.
  14. MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass while being rushed by (L-R) Michael Lewis #32, Patrick Willis #52 and Parys Haralson #98 of the San Francisco 49ers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 27, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 27-24.
  15. San Francisco 49ers Patrick Willis (L) and Michael Lewis (R) bring down Seattle Seahawks John Carlson in second half NFL football game action in San Francisco, California, September 20 , 2009.
  16. SEATTLE - DECEMBER 06: Runningback Louis Rankin #40 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against Michael Lewis #32 of the San Francisco 49ers on December 6, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 20-17.

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