Chewing tobacco nearly sidelined Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson was originally listed as questionable for Sunday’s Vikings/Lions game. But the reason he was on the list is unusual.

Peterson apparently swallowed his chewing tobacco when the Vikings' plane hit turbulence and dropped nearly 1,000 feet, ESPN reported.

The star running back ended up vomiting after the flight. Team officials were not sure why he had been sick so quickly, but he did start Sunday.

Kirk Cousins operated under center, and the Falcons used more play-action passes after establishing the rushing attack.

The unit will be on the hot seat in this game against Jets returners Isaiah Williams and Kene Nwangwu.

Falcons leading wide receiver Drake London will miss Sunday's game against the New York Jets with a sprained PCL.

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