Trailing 13-6, the Bucs took the second-half kickoff and drove 80 yards in 11 plays to tie the score on Askew’s first career TD. Garcia overcame holding penalties on consecutive plays with a 31-yard completion to Jerramy Stevens on second-and-25 from the Vikings 32.

Brooks made one of the biggest defensive plays of the game, breaking up a deep pass intended for Peterson on fourth-and-1 from the Vikings 49, on Minnesota’s next possession. The speedy running back might have turned it into a game-changing touchdown if Brooks hadn’t made the play.

“This is a great accomplishment by these guys, and we’re going to see more top (running backs) down the stretch,” Gruden said.

Frerotte completed 14 of 20 passes for 138 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. He was sacked five times.

The Bucs played most of the game without leading rusher Earnest Graham, slowed by knee and ankle injuries. Warrick Dunn gained 53 yards on 20 carries, and with Garcia scrambling for 21 yards on six attempts, Tampa Bay finished with 108 yards on the ground.

“These type of games definitely wear on you,” Garcia said. “I can’t play like this every single weekend, but there were opportunities for me to use my legs today.”

Notes: It was the first meeting since 2005 between the former NFC Central rivals. The Bucs have won eight of the last nine played in Tampa. ... Graham limped off after his only carry, a 3-yard gain.

NFL game stories Quick look at Week 9 games STEELERS 28, BRONCOS 10: Roethlisberger throws 3 TDs COWBOYS 20, EAGLES 16: Austin’s TD puts Dallas atop NFC East COLTS 20, TEXANS 17: Indy's 17th-straight regular season win  |    Video SAINTS 30, PANTHERS 20: N.O. now 8-0 for first time in its history CHARGERS 21, GIANTS 20: N.Y. loses 4th straight  |    Video BUCS 38, PACKERS 28: Rookie QB leads Tampa to first win  |    Video PATRIOTS 27, DOLPHINS 17: Brady-Moss connection thrives  |    Video CARDINALS 41, BEARS 21: Warner tosses 5 TDs  |    Video BENGALS 17, RAVENS 7: Cincy cements AFC North status  |    Video FALCONS 31, REDSKINS 17: Atlanta gets into scuffle, still wins TITANS 34, 49ERS 27: Young improves to 2-0 as a starter this year SEAHAWKS 32, LIONS 20: Seattle overcomes 17-0 hole JAGUARS 24, CHIEFS 21: Chargers cast-off Chambers can't save K.C. Byes: Bills, Browns, Raiders, Rams, Vikings, Jets

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