Photos: Vikings beat the Rams

Matt Cassel, Greg Jennings
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, right, celebrates after throwing an 8-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Jennings, left, during the second quarter.
L.G. Patterson/AP

(AP) The Minnesota Vikings opened up the season with a 34-6 win over the Rams in St. Louis. Matt Cassell led the way for the Vikings going 17 for 25 with two touchdowns. Wide receiver Cordarelle Patterson ran for 102 yards on three carries with a 67-yard scoring run.

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