Vikings' McKinnie vs. Cowboys' Ware is key matchup

The last time Minnesota left tackle Bryant McKinnie faced an elite pass rusher, things didn't end well for Brett Favre and the Vikings.

Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers so thoroughly dominated McKinnie on Dec. 20 that he was benched for the second half of the loss.

McKinnie still ended up making his first Pro Bowl this season. And if the Vikings are to advance to the NFC championship game, they will need McKinnie to play like it against Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware.

Ware has 11 sacks this season and is one of the most feared pass rushers in the league. When the Cowboys come to the Metrodome on Sunday for their NFC divisional playoff game against the Vikings, he'll have his sights set on Favre and running back Adrian Peterson.

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(dallasnews.com)