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Vikings' D shines in last-second loss to Steelers

 
Mike Tomlin has moved on, but Minnesota's defense hasn't lost its edge. The Vikings kept the pressure on Ben Roethlisberger, surrounded Willie Parker and held Pittsburgh's starting offense to three points Saturday before the Steelers rallied after halftime for a 12-10 victory. (link)

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