...Chris Weinke. Vikings: RB Michael Bennett, NT Shawn Worthen, DE Lance Johnstone. KEY LOSSES -- Panthers: QB Steve Beuerlein, DB Eric Davis, DEs Reggie White, Chuck Smith and Eric Swann, K Joe Nedney. Vikings: OT Korey Stringer, RB...

...allowed 8 sacks. Gained 311 total yards, 53 rushing. Averaging 79.4 rushing per game, second worst in NFC. QB Steve Beuerlein was 24-for-42 for 295 with 2 INTs and 1 TD. WR Muhsin Muhammad had 5 catches for 99 yards and 1 TD. WR Donald...

...Sawyer said. The Vikings, who entered the game ranked 27th in the NFL in total defense, sacked Carolina quarterback Steve Beuerlein five times, intercepted two passes and recovered two fumbles. They also had a nifty goal-line stand late in the...

...Brandon Stokley (knee); T Sammy Williams (knee). PROBABLE: OLB Brad Jackson (chest). Denver Broncos: OUT: QB Steve Beuerlein (elbow); RB Terrell Davis (knee). PROBABLE: OLB Bill Romanowski (hip); CB Jimmy Spencer (Achilles). CINCINNATI...

...with the Rams (12-2), Colts (12-2) and Buccaneers (9-5) among the league's dominant teams. Warner, Steve Beuerlein of Carolina and Rich Gannon of Oakland made the Pro Bowl ahead of Brett Favre, Troy Aikman and Doug Flutie...

...Panthers: OUT: LB Hannibal Navies (knee). QUESTIONABLE: RB Chris Hetherington (shoulder). PROBABLE: QB Steve Beuerlein (knee); DT Sean Gilbert (ribs); S Mike Minter (ankle); G Anthony Redmon (elbow). NEW ORLEANS (1-0...

...blitz, something they might have to reconsider against Jeff George. Last week, the Packers allowed Carolina's Steve Beuerlein to rack up nearly 400 yards passing. Then they watched him run in from the 5 as time expired, handing Favre his...

...7-7) at Pittsburgh (5-9) The Panthers have won four of five and five of seven behind improbable Pro Bowler Steve Beuerlein to get back into playoff contention. But they don't play any of the other NFC contenders, so they need to win...

...that he's 2 inches shorter." 3. VETERAN JOURNEYMEN: Chris Chandler of Atlanta, Vinny Testaverde of the Jets, Steve Beuerlein of Carolina, Brad Johnson of Washington, Elvis Grbac of Kansas City, Jeff Blake of New Orleans, Jim Harbaugh of...

...injuries to Terrell Davis and Olandis Gary, carried 31 times for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Panthers 38, 49ers 22 Steve Beuerlein threw for 364 yards and three touchdowns, spoiling a day on which the 49ers honored Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott and...