Allen: 'We're not anybody's pushover'

Vikings defensive end Jared Allen isn't going to let the undefeated Packers intimidate him. Allen, who leads the NFL with 12.5 sacks, says the Vikings aren't "anybody's pushover." Green Bay is a two touchdown favorite against the purple.
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Vikings defensive end Jared Allen isn't going to let the undefeated Packers intimidate him. Allen, who leads the NFL with 12.5 sacks, says the Vikings aren't "anybody's pushover." Green Bay is a two touchdown favorite against the purple.

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