What we learned ...
That No. 4 has potential: Three days after he signed with the team, Brett Favre started under center for the Vikings. The home crowd roared for the 39-year-old quarterback, who played in two series and completed 1 of 4 passes for 4 yards, but former starter and current backup Tarvaris Jackson provided the big highlights. He made some spectacular throws and finished 12-of-15 passing for 202 yards and two touchdowns.
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Cassel and Bowe have chemistry: New Chiefs QB Matt Cassel played the entire first half, leading the team to a field goal and a touchdown. When Cassel was forced to scramble, he connected with WR Dwayne Bowe, who had three receptions, including one for a touchdown.
Ian Johnson on The Fringe:Vikings RB Ian Johnson, one of five players who NFL.com has been following for its On the Fringe series, didn't have an especially productive night on the ground, gaining just nine yards on six carries, but he did have two catches for 24 yards.
