12 Results for adrian peterson

Third and one: Vikings

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...fresh and still available for spot duty whenever needed. The Vikings have been trying to work Adrian Peterson into more passing situations, and that along with Harvin's emergence has seemed to minimize Taylor...

Blog | November 23, 2009

FavreWatch: Impacting the defense

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Through nine games this season, no one should be surprised that Minnesota tailback Adrian Peterson's 917 rushing yards rank second in the NFL. But for the first time since Brad...

Blog | November 18, 2009

Dirty Laundry: Horsecollars and challenges

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...SportsNation. We all know that Detroit cornerback Phillip Buchanon made an exceptional play on Minnesota tailback Adrian Peterson at the Metrodome, catching him from behind on a breakaway and forcing a fumble. A secondary...

Blog | November 18, 2009

The Pro Bowl drama begins

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...is No. 1 overall. Vikings players who rank No. 1 in their position groups include tailback Adrian Peterson (529,319), fullback Naufahu Tahi (63,872), center John Sullivan (127,695), left tackle Bryant McKinnie...

Blog | November 17, 2009

Sifting through Detroit's roster

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...to elevate their talent level. On his first play, a 27-yard run by Minnesota tailback Adrian Peterson, Williams suffered a season-ending knee injury. He will be placed on injured reserve this week...

Blog | November 17, 2009

How I See It: NFC North Stock Watch

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

Falling Cutler 1. Jay Cutler, Chicago quarterback: You knew there was no way to omit Cutler from this list. Even though his last game was five d...

Blog | November 17, 2009

Third and one: Vikings

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

After Minnesota's 27-10 victory over Detroit, here are three (mostly) indisputable facts I feel relatively sure about: Vikings coach Brad Childr...

Blog | November 16, 2009

A friendly reminder that anything's possible

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...think about was the Phillip Buchanon play. Surely you've seen it by now. Minnesota tailback Adrian Peterson broke into the clear at the Lions' 47-yard line during the second quarter. Pretty much...

Blog | November 15, 2009

Rapid Reaction: Vikings 27, Lions 10

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...s accurate passing, the Vikings would have been mired in a much closer endgame. Vikings tailback Adrian Peterson rushed for 133 yards and two scores, but his fumble on a second-quarter breakaway symbolized...

Blog | November 15, 2009

Halftime: Vikings 10, Lions 3

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...Detroit: Minnesota's offense has made five trips to the red zone, if you count tailback Adrian Peterson's fumble at the 20-yard line during a breakaway run. They have 10 points to...

Blog | November 15, 2009

Favre-to-Rice sparks Vikings

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...show for two possessions deep in Lions territory. On the play after Rice's reception, tailback Adrian Peterson muscled his way out of Jason Hunter's arms and ran away from the rest of...

Blog | November 15, 2009

Black and Blue all over: Bears aftermath

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...writes Greg A. Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Aaron Kampman (concussion) remains sidelined. Minnesota tailback Adrian Peterson has improved his patience in waiting for holes to open up, writes Sean Jensen of the...

Blog | November 13, 2009