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Adrian Peterson vows to return ‘better than before’

January 14, 2012
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The date was December 24, when, on this fateful day, the Vikings visited D.C. to do battle with the Redskins. In the third quarter of this particular Week 16 contest, Adrian Peterson burst through a hole, doing what he always does on a routine running play. But then, after a hit by ‘Skins safety DeJon [...]

Adrian Peterson says Saints tried to injure him

December 19, 2011
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For the second week in a row, an opposing player has publicly called out the Saints for their … ahem … physical style of play. Per the Associated Press, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson feels the Saints were purposely attempting to re-injure his left ankle, which caused him to miss the last three games, during [...]

Adrian Peterson ruled out against Falcons

November 26, 2011
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As expected, the Vikings won’t have their superstar running back in tow for their Week 12 tilt at the Georgia Dome. According to the Associated Press, the Vikes officially ruled out Adrian Peterson for Sunday’s matchup against the Falcons. After suffering a high-ankle sprain versus the Raiders in Week 11, Peterson was in a walking [...]

Adrian Peterson carted to locker room

November 20, 2011
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Right now, the faithful at Mall of America Field are anxiously holding their collective breath. During the first quarter of Sunday’s Raiders-Vikings game, running back Adrian Peterson had his left ankle bent awkwardly on a tackle, causing the All-Pro to gingerly limp off the field in obvious pain. Peterson, who started hot, rushing for 26 [...]

Adrian Peterson will play on Tuesday night; Favre doubtful

December 27, 2010

With the rescheduled matchup between the Vikings and Eagles set to kick off tomorrow night, some thought the added two days of rest might increase the chances that concussed quarterback Brett Favre will play. Unfortunately for the team’s chances in the game, it’s not looking good. However, we do know of one other banged-up player [...]

MJD, Ivory, Moreno pile up big numbers in Week 13

December 5, 2010

While the late games are currently ongoing, there was one common theme in the early matchups: running backs rule. It was a good day to play the position as at least three rushers put up some big totals in their respective contests. Jacksonville’s Maurice Jones-Drew tore through the Tennessee Titan’s defense en route to 186 [...]

Roethlisberger, Peterson, Gates expected to suit up in Week 13

December 3, 2010

With Week 13 of the season set to get underway in about 48 hours, I will take this time to update the statuses of three of the league’s premier players and their chances of playing in their respective games. Starting with Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who’s dealing with a fracture in his foot. Supposedly the [...]

MRI reveals right ankle sprain for Adrian Peterson

November 30, 2010

The results are now in on Adrian Peterson’s ankle injury and, for all you Vikings fans out there, the All-Pro running back should be just fine. According to ESPN 1500 Twin Cities, Peterson’s MRI showed that he suffered a sprained right ankle in Sunday’s win over the Washington Redskins. Although the injury seems relatively minor, [...]