The Facts: The NFL probably will be able to investigate and adjudicate the Packers' tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings in about a week, according to an NFL source familiar with such cases. Sources confirmed FoxSports.com's report Wednesday that the Packers have accused Vikings OC Darrell Bevell and perhaps others in the organization of talking with Favre about playing for the Vikings, which would violate league rules because Favre is under contract with the Packers.

Diehards Line:Profootballtalk.com, citing admittedly unsubstantiated rumors, has suggested one of the "others" in the Vikings organization might well be HC Brad Childress. ... According to the Press Gazette, the NFL's investigation into charges apparently go back only to early June; probably could be handled in a week; and more likely would see league officials traveling to the teams' headquarters for interviews and investigation rather than conducting a hearing at league offices in New York City. ... If found guilty, the Vikings could be fined or forced to forfeit a draft pick or picks. Stay tuned.