Adrian Peterson

The Vikings lost 22-17 at Kansas City Sunday to drop to 0-4 on the season. Minnesota trailed 9-7 at halftime but led 10-9 early in the 2nd half. Matt Cassel threw for 260 yards and 1 touchdown and Dwayne Bowe had 5 catches for 107 yards and a touchdown.

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Viking running back Adrian Peterson was back in at practice in a limited capacity Thursday with a calf injury. He's expected to play and could have a big day against Kansas City Sunday. Ryan Mathews ran for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Chiefs last week. Peterson is 6th in the NFL in rushing yards through 3 games this season.

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The Vikings rested running back Adrian Peterson at practice Wednesday because of a sore calf. The move is precautionary according to head coach Leslie Frazier and Frazier expects Peterson to be fine today. Middle linebacker E.J. Henderson also missed practice Wednesday with a knee injury. He's status is more uncertain for Sunday at Kansas City.

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The Vikings lost for a 2nd straight week after holding the lead for much of the game Sunday. Tampa Bay came from behind to beat the Vikings 24-20. Minnesota led 17-0 at halftime and 20-10 with 9:41 left in the 4th quarter. LeGarrett Blount ran in a 4-yard touchdown with :31 seconds left to put the Buccaneers up for good.

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The Minnesota Vikings and running back Adrian Peterson have agreed to terms on a 7-year contract extension worth $100 Million with $36 Million guaranteed. Peterson will get $40 over the first 3 years of the contract. Peterson is being paid as the highest paid running back in the league surpassing the $31 Million in guaranteed money for Chris Johnson.

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Viking running back Adrian Peterson is an incredible talent but with a lack of a passing game and especially a depth threat Peterson will see 8 man fronts this season. Peterson averaged 4.6 yards a carry last season with an off and on deep threat down field. The question marks on the offensive line have to be a concern too. Charlie Johnson at left tackle, John Sullivan at center and whoever wins the right guard spot are the weakest links. That's not even taking into account an older Steve Hutchinson.

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Viking running back Adrian Peterson is expected to be back at practice for the Vikings tomorrow after the birth of his son. Peterson told head coach Leslie Frazier everything went well. Peterson is in the final year of his current contract. The Vikings are expected to start negotiations with Peterson on a long term contract.

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Viking running back Adrian Peterson lost in the semifinals of the EA Sports Madden 12 Video Game cover bracket challenge. Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick received more votes than Peterson and will face off with Cleveland running back Peyton Hillis who surprisingly edged Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the other semifinal.

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Voting for the Madden '12 cover player is taking place over the next few weeks. Adrian Peterson has advanced to the second round. Let's stop his advancement right now.

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Beloved Viking Adrian Peterson mentioned slavery in relation to the NFL lockout. Comments like these are crossing the line.

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