Vikings score early and often in win over Rams
It was over when ...
(Michael Conroy / Associated Press)
Brett Favre capped off Minnesota's first series of the second half -- a 90-yard drive -- with a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Visanthe Shiancoe. Ryan Longwell's extra point gave the Vikings a 24-3 lead.
Game ball
Vikings DE Jared Allen recovered two fumbles. Allen scooped up an unforced Kyle Boller fumble and took it 52 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. He also recovered a botched handoff between Boller and RB Steven Jackson inside the Vikings' 5-yard line.
Key Stat
The Rams buried themselves with three turnovers -- all fumbles -- in the first half, then added one more on a red zone interception from Boller in the second half.
Noteworthy
The Vikings are 5-0 for the first time since 2003, when they started 6-0. ... Favre turned 40 on Saturday and Sunday became the 12th QB in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) to start a game at the age of 40 or older. He is 5-0 for the first time in his career. ... The Rams have dropped 15 straight games, the longest losing streak in franchise history and the longest active streak in the NFL. St. Louis has lost six straight at home. ... The Rams have allowed 28-plus points in four of their last five games. ... St. Louis has not scored a rushing TD this season.
