Vikings elevate tailback Joe Banyard

Vikings elevate tailback Joe Banyard

With Adrian Peterson deactivated for Sunday’s home opener against the Patriots, the Vikings need help at tailback.  They’ve gotten it by elevating Joe Banyard from the practice squad. The team has announced that Banyard is up, and fullback Zach Line is out. Banyard joins a depth chart headlined by Matt Asiata and rookie Jerrick McKinnon.…