Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen lies on the turf after not being able to come up with a pass in the end zone as New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis, left, walks away during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, in Minneapolis. The Associated Press
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, left, throws under pressure from New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday. The Associated Press
New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan, right, tries to avoid Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright after intercepting a pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday. The Associated Press
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, left, is sacked for an 8-yard loss by New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday. The Associated Press
New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, left, defends against Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Charlie Johnson during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday. The Associated Press
Julian Edelman catches a 9-yard touchdown TD pass Sunday for the Patriots against the Vikings. Photos by The Associated Press
Patriots strong safety Devin McCourty, left, is congratulated by Chandler Jones after intercepting a pass and running it back 60 yards to the Vikings' 1-yard line in the first quarter Sunday.
Vikings strong safety Robert Blanton, top, is upended in the first quarter Sunday against the Patriots.
Patriots running back Shane Vereen runs as Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, left, and free safety Harrison Smith, right, give chase in Sunday's game.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs out to warm up before the start of Sunday's game in Minneapolis.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is seen on the field before Sunday's game.
New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) carries the ball for a 16-yard gain as Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith defends during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday. The Associated Press
