Ridder will serve as the Vikings’ emergency third-string quarterback behind starter Carson Wentz and backup Max Brosmer, who is an undrafted rookie, when Minnesota takes on the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

NFL picks for every Week 2 game with predictions straight-up and against the spread. The Vikings look to ride their momentum, the Ravens, Chiefs and many more aim to bounce back, and much more.

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The NFL has five teams named after birds: The Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals. And on Sunday, as part of Week 2 of the 2025 NFL regular season, all five won. It's the first time this has happened since devoted X tracker @RylieKeeves began keeping track in 2020.

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter is coming to the defense of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson after his incident with a fan.

The Browns open up the road portion of the 2025 season at the Baltimore Ravens. Here's a look at the game, including key matchups and stats.

Enter a Browns offense that outgained the Bengals 327-141 in Week 1 and had the ball for nearly 36 minutes, but still lost 17-16. Joe Flacco — the eighth quarterback age 40 or older to start an opener — was 31 of 45 for 290 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.