Vikings win Fame game

Backup quarterback Mike Kafka threw a touchdown pass and running back Joe Banyard ran for another score to help the Minnesota Vikings beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 14-3 on Sunday night in the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio.

Most of the regulars watched from the sidelines in the annual exhibition opener, including Adrian Peterson and Ben Roethlisberger.

Minnesota quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed 5 of 6 passes for 44 yards in his one series of work. The reigning Rookie of the Year’s night ended when the Steelers stopped the Vikings on fourth down midway through the first quarter.

Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis waved a “Terrible Towel” during pregame introductions, with the decidedly pro-Pittsburgh crowd roaring its approval. The running back nicknamed “The Bus” stood with the rest of the Hall’s new class for the coin toss, the only moment of true star power on a night the bold-faced names still in uniform didn’t break a sweat if they even bothered to suit up at all.

Peterson’s return from a lengthy suspension will have to wait at least one more week, if not decidedly longer. The running back hasn’t played in an exhibition in nearly four years, a streak likely to continue.

$50 million for David

Lavonte David and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a five-year, $50.25 million contract extension that will make him one of the highest-paid linebackers in the NFL.

More than $25 million of the deal is guaranteed.

David agreed to terms Sunday and is expected to sign the contract today, when the Bucs have scheduled a news conference to announce the extension.

David, who is entering his fourth season in the league, was a second-round draft choice in 2012. He’s the only player in the league with 10 or more sacks and six-plus interceptions over the past three seasons.