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Published December 14, 2009, 09:32 AM

Vikings clinch playoff spot with win over Bengals

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First-place Minnesota is still two games ahead of the Packers in the NFC North Division. The Vikings clinched a playoff spot with a 30-to-10 home win over Cincinnati.

MINNEAPOLIS - First-place Minnesota is still two games ahead of the Packers in the NFC North Division. The Vikings clinched a playoff spot with a 30-to-10 home win over Cincinnati.

Adrian Petersen ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns, and he caught three passes for another 40 yards.

Brett Favre threw for 192 yards and a score, as Minnesota has won 11 games for the first time since 2000.

Chad Ochocinco scored Cincy's only touchdown, as the Bengals dropped to 9-and-4 and fell short of securing a post-season berth.

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