Minnesota Vikings
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 sign former Vikings punter Wile as Bosher's backup

By Charles Odum Sep. 18, 2019 05:24 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) scores on a one-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon C. Williams Sep. 18, 2019 04:58 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown (17) and defensive end Deatrich Wise, celebrate during the end of the second half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 43-0. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Patriots are nearly unanimous No. 1 in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Sep. 17, 2019 06:20 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants bench Eli Manning, name Daniel Jones starting QB

By Tom Canavan Sep. 17, 2019 10:37 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Jaire Alexander reacts after a stop in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Aaron Jones does 'unbelievable job' in win over Vikings

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 16, 2019 07:26 PM 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, Vikes lament mistakes, opportunities lost vs. Pack

By Dave Campbell Sep. 16, 2019 06:48 PM EDT

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) looks back after scoring a touchdown, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL Today, Week 2

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 10:27 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Dalvin Cook runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Cook sets career rushing high in Vikings' loss to Packers

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 15, 2019 07:16 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Anthony Harris stops Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones after a first down run during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 21-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers ride Rodgers' hot start to 21-16 win over Vikings

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 15, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro (15) celebrates his game-winning field goal after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. The Bears won 16-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Pineiro's 53-yard FG at end lifts Bears past Broncos 16-14

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 05:09 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates a touchdown pass to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Falcons lead the Eagles 10-6 at the half

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 01:16 PM EDT

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during 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)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019 file photo, New York Jets' Trevor Siemian (19) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J. While starting quarterback Sam Darnold recovers from mononucleosis, it will be Siemian's show as the New York Jets take on Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns on Monday night, Sept. 16. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Enter Siemian: Jets backup QB ready to step in vs. Browns

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 15, 2019 11:57 AM EDT

A fan tailgates before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers 9/15/2019

Sep. 15, 2019 10:40 AM EDT

FILE - This Aug. 30, 2010, file photo shows Brian Sherman, left, using his laptop to record moves in his team's fantasy football draft, at a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Cincinnati. From 2007 to 2017, the number of people playing fantasy football more than tripled, from 13.8 million to 42.7 million, according to the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association. This past Sunday, ESPN’s fantasy app drew 8.3 million unique users _ its biggest day ever _ according to ESPN and Adobe Analytics (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
NFL At 100: Fantasy football all too real in sports culture

By Noah Trister Sep. 13, 2019 12:43 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a 2-yard touchdown pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mark Fields, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
After dismal opener, is Falcons coach feeling some heat?

By Paul Newberry Sep. 12, 2019 08:43 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
No soft launch needed for Barr, seasoned Vikings defense

By Dave Campbell Sep. 12, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Packers' revamped defense looks to slow Dalvin Cook

By Keith Jenkins Sep. 12, 2019 07:19 PM EDT

Vikings-Packers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 04:12 PM EDT
MINNESOTA (1-0) at GREEN BAY (1-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Packers by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Vikings 1-0;...

Eagles-Falcons Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 02:01 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (1-0) at ATLANTA (0-1) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC OPENING LINE — Eagles by 2 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Atlanta 0-1;...