These days, what's not to love? The Vikings sport a 0.846 winning percentage and need one more win (or Packers loss) to clinch their second consecutive NFC North division title. Most credit the August arrival of future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre for the success. But Herrera felt good things were in store for the Vikings with or without the 40yearold Mississippian..But that was about it as far as offensive highlights for the Patriots. Of their 232 yards from scrimmage, 81 came on that initial drive. They had trouble extending opportunities, going 4for18 on third down (22 percent).

In the late 19th century, Maryland passed the country's first shield law after a reporter was jailed for refusing to name his sources about secret grand jury proceedings. Since then, nearly all states have protected reporters' sources, recognizing the vital role they play in public affairs. But at the federal level, the law is inconsistent and unevenly applied.New York: AllAmerican lineb