Minnesota Vikings
In this Oct. 21, 2018, photo, Minnesota Vikings' Marcus Sherels (35) attempts to get around New York Jets outside linebacker Brandon Copeland (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Vikings have brought back a pair of familiar players, signing cornerback/punt returner Sherels and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Minnesota Vikings at New York Jets 10/21/2018

Sep. 24, 2019 05:54 PM EDT

In this Aug. 24, 2019, photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Minneapolis. The Vikings have brought back a pair of familiar players, signing cornerback/punt returner Marcus Sherels and wide receiver Treadwell. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings bring back WR Laquon Treadwell, PR Marcus Sherels

Sep. 24, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) celebrates his touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Trubisky, Bears get offense on track, beat Redskins 31-15

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 23, 2019 11:28 PM EDT

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)
Cook, Vikings thriving with throwback running game

By Dave Campbell Sep. 23, 2019 07:36 PM EDT

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)
Raiders look to rebound after back-to-back lopsided losses

By Josh Dubow Sep. 23, 2019 06:30 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown by running back Darwin Thompson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2019 12:30 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown by running back Darwin Thompson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 10:05 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley stands on crutches in the bench area after getting injurd against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Patriots receiver Julian Edelman leaves with chest injury

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 09:19 PM EDT

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)
Raiders start long road stretch with 34-14 loss to Vikings

By Dave Campbell Sep. 22, 2019 07:14 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after completing a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs stop 3 2-point conversions, beat Ravens 33-28

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 05:43 PM EDT

Correction: Raiders-Vikings story

Sep. 22, 2019 04:21 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story Sept. 22 about the Raiders-Vikings game, The Associated Press erroneously referred to the Oakland quarterback. He is Derek Carr, not...

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 at Minnesota Vikings 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, left, celebrates with Jason Kelce after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Panthers' Newton inactive against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) celebrates a touchdown in an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
2 backups better than 1 for New Orleans Saints

By Chris Talbott Sep. 20, 2019 06:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, then-Minnesota Vikings punter Matt Wile punts during drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Eagan, Minn. The Atlanta Falcons have a new backup plan if punter Matt Bosher hasn’t recovered from a groin injury by Sunday’s game at Indianapolis. Matt Wile worked on punts and kickoffs on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 20919, one day after he was signed to the practice squad. Wile was Minnesota’s punter in 2018, and he spent time with the Falcons in 2016. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King, File)
Falcons P Bosher (groin) out for Sunday's game at Colts

Sep. 20, 2019 04:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett (95) sacks New York Jets' Trevor Siemian (19) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Garrett leads the league with five sacks in two games. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Ravens-Chiefs more than big defense vs big offense

By Barry Wilner Sep. 20, 2019 12:26 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins fumbles as he is hit during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cousins seeks rebound from rough game as Vikes face Raiders

By Dave Campbell Sep. 19, 2019 07:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) boots the winning field goal as punter Johnny Townsend (5) holds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Carlson could not make a field goal during his short stint in Minnesota and now he cannot miss ever since getting a second chance in Oakland. He returns to Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, for the first time since the Vikings cut their former fifth-round pick two games into his rookie season as one of the game's most accurate kickers. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Carlson thrives with Raiders after release by Vikings

By Josh Dubow Sep. 19, 2019 05:49 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) avoids a tackle attempt by Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) during Indianapolis' 19-17 win over the Titans on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Nissan Stadium. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP)
Colts' improving defense faces tall task against Falcons

By Michael Marot Sep. 19, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

Jets-Patriots Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 01:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (0-2) at NEW ENGLAND (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Patriots by 18 RECORD VS. SPREAD — New York...