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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel looks to throw during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Rhett Ellison (85) is pulled down by New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo after catching a pass for 24-yards during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, right, prepares to throw a 25-yard pass for a touchdown to running back Matt Asiata, left, during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

New England Patriots strong safety Devin McCourty, left, is congratulated by Chandler Jones after intercepting a pass and running it back 60 yards to the Minnesota Vikings 1-yard line during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

New England Patriots strong safety Devin McCourty, right, slips past Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Phil Loadholt after intercepting a pass and running it back 60 yards to the Vikings 1-yard line during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, left, runs with the ball for a gain before being brought down by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, right, during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata, left, is stopped for a 2-yard loss by New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady yells on the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) carries the ball as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jasper Brinkley and linebacker Chad Greenway (52) defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, left, slips away from New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower before scrambling for a 13-yard gain during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks to throw during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Viking,s Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis, bottom, falls to the turf after intercepting a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings, top, during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel (16) throws under pressure from New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones (95) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, right, cannot catch a pass as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes defends during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan, right, tries to avoid Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright after intercepting a pass during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, left, is sacked for an 8-yard loss by New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, left, throws under pressure from New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels, right, is upended as New England Patriots' Rob Ninkovich, rear, watches, after Sherels returned a punt 11 yards during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings placekicker Blair Walsh (3) has a field goal-attempt blocked as New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington gets in on the play during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. Patriots' Chandler Jones blocked the kick and ran it back 57 yards for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) carries the ball for a 16-yard gain as Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith defends during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. The Patriots won 30-7. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright, right, cannot come up with a pass in the end zone as New England Patriots defensive back Malcolm Butler defends during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. The Patriots won 30-7. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings cannot get both feet in bounds on a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. The Patriots won 30-7. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick jogs off the field following an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. The Patriots won 30-7. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Asiata started against the New England Patriots in the absence of Adrian Peterson, who was deactivated after being indicted on a charge of reckless or negligent injury to a child. Until there's an official announcement on his status for the next few weeks, fantasy owners who have A.D. need to insure themselves at running back. That means adding Asiata, who scored over 14 fantasy points against New England.