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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Sep. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT
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Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen breaks a tackle by Oakland Raiders free safety Curtis Riley, right, during a 35-yard touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen breaks a tackle by Oakland Raiders free safety Curtis Riley, right, during a 35-yard touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 01:20 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen catches a 35-yard touchdown pass ahead of Oakland Raiders free safety Curtis Riley, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen catches a 35-yard touchdown pass ahead of Oakland Raiders free safety Curtis Riley, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Sep. 22, 2019 01:28 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith (84) is upended between Oakland Raiders defenders Daryl Worley, left, and Curtis Riley (35) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith (84) is upended between Oakland Raiders defenders Daryl Worley, left, and Curtis Riley (35) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 01:40 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs from Oakland Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs from Oakland Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 01:54 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 02:02 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run ahead of Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run ahead of Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 02:02 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 02:17 PM EDT
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Oakland Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson (15) catches a 29-yard touchdown pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith, rear, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Oakland Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson (15) catches a 29-yard touchdown pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith, rear, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 02:17 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 02:22 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, right, sacks Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, right, sacks Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 02:48 PM EDT
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Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings running back Ameer Abdullah, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Sep. 22, 2019 02:40 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 02:58 PM EDT
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Oakland Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (33) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Oakland Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (33) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 02:50 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) celebrates with teammate Stefon Diggs (14) after scoring on a 10-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) celebrates with teammate Stefon Diggs (14) after scoring on a 10-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 03:07 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) scores on a 10-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) scores on a 10-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 04:39 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) returns an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) returns an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Sep. 22, 2019 03:19 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) tries to break a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) tries to break a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 03:15 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) is upended by Oakland Raiders free safety Karl Joseph (42) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) is upended by Oakland Raiders free safety Karl Joseph (42) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Sep. 22, 2019 03:18 PM EDT
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Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Sep. 22, 2019 03:30 PM EDT
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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) celebrates with teammates after catching an 11-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) celebrates with teammates after catching an 11-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 03:56 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes, left, breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes, left, breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 03:58 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, talks with Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-14. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, left, talks with Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-14. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 04:17 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, left, talks with Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-14. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, left, talks with Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-14. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 04:17 PM EDT
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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook autographs a jersey after an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-14. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook autographs a jersey after an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-14. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 04:17 PM EDT
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Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller fumbles after getting hit by Minnesota Vikings defenders Xavier Rhodes (29) and Eric Kendricks, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller fumbles after getting hit by Minnesota Vikings defenders Xavier Rhodes (29) and Eric Kendricks, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sep. 22, 2019 04:36 PM EDT
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FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict gets set for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Minneapolis. Burfict has been suspended for the rest of the season for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. NFL Vice President of football operations Jon Runyan announced the suspension Monday. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict gets set for a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Minneapolis. Burfict has been suspended for the rest of the season for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. NFL Vice President of football operations Jon Runyan announced the suspension Monday. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Sep. 30, 2019 01:46 PM EDT
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FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Minneapolis.  After a rough 2018 season when he went on hiatus for mental health treatment, Griffen has been playing as strong as ever in his 10th year in the league. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Minneapolis. After a rough 2018 season when he went on hiatus for mental health treatment, Griffen has been playing as strong as ever in his 10th year in the league. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Oct. 09, 2019 03:58 PM EDT
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FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Minneapolis. Minnesota's four-time Pro Bowl pick has 74 1/2 career sacks, including 26 1/2 the past three seasons, but he exercised his option to void the remaining three years on his contract. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Minneapolis. Minnesota's four-time Pro Bowl pick has 74 1/2 career sacks, including 26 1/2 the past three seasons, but he exercised his option to void the remaining three years on his contract. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

May. 26, 2020 10:33 AM EDT
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FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Minneapolis. Diggs is expected to address reporters Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, during the team's first full week of the Buffalo Bills' training camp, and for the first time since being acquired in a trade with the Vikings in March .(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Minneapolis. Diggs is expected to address reporters Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, during the team's first full week of the Buffalo Bills' training camp, and for the first time since being acquired in a trade with the Vikings in March .(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Aug. 05, 2020 11:03 AM EDT
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FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs from Oakland Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. The Vikings have released two-time Pro Bowl tight end Rudolph. This ends his 10-season run with the team. The move creates a little more than $5 million in salary cap space. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs from Oakland Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. The Vikings have released two-time Pro Bowl tight end Rudolph. This ends his 10-season run with the team. The move creates a little more than $5 million in salary cap space. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

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