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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Giants' D Stifles 'Skins in 23-17 Win

Brett Favre wins in Vikings debut, but passes for only 110 yards

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(Newser) – The Giants' $85 million upgrade on defense paid off today, as New York held the Washington Redskins to one touchdown in a 23-17 win, the New York Daily News reports. In other NFL action: 

  • Brett Favre won in his Vikings debut, but threw for only 110 yards as Minnesota beat the Cleveland Browns 34-20, ESPN reports.

  • Drew Brees went 26 of 34 for 358 yards and six touchdowns as the New Orleans Saints licked the Detroit Lions, 45-27.
  • Donovan McNabb broke a rib in the Philadelphia Eagles' 38-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. He is week-to-week.
  • Despite Kurt Warner's 288-yard day, the San Francisco 49ers held him to one touchdown in a 20-16 victory over Arizona.
  • Matt Hasselbeck threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns in a 28-0 Seattle Seahawks rout of the Rams.
  • The Jets' defense held Houston's vaunted offense in a 24-7 Texans loss. New York quarterback Mark Sanchez threw for 272 yards.
  • Denver beat the Cincinnati Bengals with a last-minute, 87-yard touchdown pass. Broncos win, 12-7.
  • The Colts stopped Jacksonville's offense twice in the fourth quarter to edge them out, 14-12.
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Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Stokley runs for an 87-yard touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Cincinnati.
Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Stokley runs for an 87-yard touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Cincinnati.   (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis is tackled by a gang of New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 23-17.
Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis is tackled by a gang of New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 23-17.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) throws as St. Louis Rams Ronald Bartell pressures in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) throws as St. Louis Rams Ronald Bartell pressures in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Seattle.   (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Cleveland.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Cleveland.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre passes to Sidney Rice in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Cleveland.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre passes to Sidney Rice in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Cleveland.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees looks for a receiver against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees looks for a receiver against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009.   (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
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youngblood
Sep 13, 09 4:36 PM CDT
Love Favre!! Have a great Year Brett!!! Terry Bradshaw you were great in your day for Pittsburgh but I saw your show today and what u said about Brett. so STFU Bradshaw!! Reply
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emptycalm
Sep 13, 09 8:46 PM CDT
He said himself he probably wont even finish the year. Should have retired for good.
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sangsterd
Sep 13, 09 5:45 PM CDT
i'm pretty sure it was adrian peterson that "led" them to victory, but whatever...i won't be picky Reply
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SPH
Sep 13, 09 6:50 PM CDT
Boy do I look forward to the two Viking-Packer games.....Go Packers..... Reply
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