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Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen catches a pass between Green Bay Packers' Tramon Williams and Jaire Alexander during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Carlson misses 2 FGs in OT, Vikings and Packers tie

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Kirk Cousins outduels Rodgers in Vikings-Packers tie

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive back Harrison Smith (22) runs up field between Jacksonville Jaguars' James O'Shaughnessy, left, and Leonard Fournette, right, after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, in Minneapolis. The Vikings play at the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 16. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Vikings D preparing for all scenarios with Rodgers, Packers

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, in Minneapolis. Cousins has experienced his first game with the Vikings. This week, he'll really be part of the team with his first action at hallowed Lambeau Field against the rival Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Another initiation for Vikes QB Cousins: Lambeau Field trip

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy looks at Aaron Rodgers as he walks off the field after injuring his leg during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

McCarthy: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers to get week to get ready

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Comeback complete: Cook looks to elevate Vikings offense

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

File-This Dec. 31, 2017, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison (96) sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis. The Vikings have released Robison, their longest-tenured player who's tied for ninth in team history with 60 career sacks. Robison was the standout of the players cut by the Vikings before the deadline on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, to reach the 53-man limit for the regular season. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Retired Vikes CB Terence Newman: ‘It was my time, you know?’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Brandon Zylstra, left, catches a 24-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans cornerback Trey Caldwell, right, in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Vikings release DE Robison, add retiring CB Newman as coach

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 14, 2018 file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cayleb Jones leaves the field after practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn. Authorities say Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cayleb Jones has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic assault and theft. Dakota County Jail records show that Jones was arrested by Eagan police on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. He is also accused of interfering on a 911 call. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Vikings wide receiver Jones charged with domestic assault

Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings kicker Daniel Carlson (7) kicks a 39-yard field goal as Tennessee Titans defender Kenneth Durden (38) rushes in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Holding is Ryan Quigley (4). (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Daniel Carlson kicks 2 field goals, Vikings beat Titans 13-3

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have a new quarterback in Kirk Cousins and the same Super Bowl aspiration, after coming within one win of the big game last season. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Stacked Vikings still hard at chase for championship

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Minneapolis. The Vikings begin their defense of the NFC North title with a shiny new quarterback and a handful of enhancements to an already stout defense, but the rival Green Bay Packers aren't going away. And Aaron Rodgers is back, eager to make up for lost time following the broken collarbone that spoiled his 2017 season.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

NFL 2018: Vikings-Packers rivalry as fierce as ever

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings kicker Kai Forbath (2) kicks a 44-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Vikes cut kicker Kai Forbath; rookie Daniel Carlson gets job

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

New Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson answers a question about being traded to the Cardinals during an NFL football news conference at the team's training facility Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Adrian Peterson signs Redskins’ 1-year offer

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 14, 2018 file photo Minnesota Vikings tackle Rashod Hill leaves the field after practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn. Hill has advanced in his NFL career from undrafted practice squad player with Jacksonville to frontrunner to start at right tackle this season for Minnesota. As the Jaguars and Vikings prepare for two days of joint practices, Hill has a moment to reflect on his progress. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Jags-Vikes practices another mark of Rashod Hill’s progress

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Nick Easton (62) moves to block a Carolina Panthers player during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings say Easton's neck injury has put him on the injured reserve list, likely ending his season. Coach Mike Zimmer says Easton, who has not practiced since Aug. 3, 2018, has a bulging disc in his neck.(AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Vikings Nick Easton’s neck injury likely ends season

By SAM EKSTROM - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs carries the ball during NFL football practice in Eagan, Minn., Saturday, July 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) **FILE**

Vikings, Stefon Diggs reach deal on 5-year extension

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

FILE - This May 5, 2016 file photo shows Tony Sparano of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. Sparano has died at the age of 56. The Vikings say he died early Sunday, July 22, 2018 but did not give a cause of death. He had been the Vikings' offensive line coach since 2016. Sparano began his NFL coaching career in 1999 and had stints as a head coach with the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders. (AP Photo) **FILE**

Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano dies at 56

Associated Press

Rookie kicker Daniel Carlson works out during the Minnesota Vikings NFL football rookie minicamp Friday, May 4, 2018, in Eagan, Minn. Of all the players drafted last week by the Vikings, the one most likely to contribute immediately is Carlson. Taken in the fifth round out of Auburn, He will challenge incumbent Kai Forbath for a critical role on a team with championship aspiration. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Auburn star Carlson ready as Vikings turn to rookie kicker

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Former Minnesota Vikings player Keith Millard, left, embraces NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after announcing Pittsburgh's Brian O'Neill as the Vikings' selection during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 27, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Vikings draft Pittsburgh offensive tackle Brian O’Neill

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press