Adrian Peterson Over 1,000 Yards

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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson became the first player over 1,000 yards rushing this season in a wild 28-27 win over Green Bay this afternoon. It took 30 carries to get him to 192 for the day (his third best rushing output ever), but AD rests at 1,015 yards rushing through nine games. Which makes me think if he stays healthy, it’s possible that he can challenge Eric Dickerson’s all-time single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards. I realize it was up for discussion last season until AD injured a knee and missed two games. Then teams were putting 11 men in the box down the stretch. But he’s within striking distance and he’s hitting his stride after a “slow” start — 563 rushing yards and four touchdowns in his last four games.

Of course, more important than eying Eric Dickerson’s record, AD gained more total yards (225) than the entire Green Bay offense and scored the game winning touchdown with 2:22 to play. The win tied the Vikings with the Chicago Bears for first place in the NFC North and kept head coach Brad Childress off the hot seat after beginning the season 1-3.

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