Minnesota Vikings
Adrian Peterson - #28 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 217 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/21/1985 |
| Birthplace | Palestine, TX |
| College | Oklahoma |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 7th pick by Vikings |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 348 | 2097 | 12 |
Week 13 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Adrian Peterson, William Moore and Greg Zuerlein as its Players of the Week.
Insider: Peterson is best story in football
An NFL insider marvels at the remarkably fast return to excellence by Vikings RB Adrian Peterson after a devastating knee injury.
Risk-taking Peterson owners have earned fabulous rewards
Pat Fitzmaurice admires the risk-taking fantasy football owners who drafted Adrian Peterson early despite his major knee surgery.
Charge dropped against RB Peterson in Houston
A grand jury in Houston has dismissed a misdemeanor resisting arrest charge against Adrian Peterson after hearing from the back and other witnesses.
Week 10 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Adrian Peterson, Danieal Manning and Jacoby Jones as its Players of the Week.
Key matchup: Vikings RB Adrian Peterson vs. Lions front seven
Adrian Peterson ran well against the Lions in the teams' first meeting. Now, without Percy Harvin, can Peterson carry the load vs. Detroit?
Week Nine fantasy tips: RBs
The PFW staff's late-week fantasy RB tips say Trent Richardson and Willis McGahee are strong plays, but beware the Colts' time share.
Peterson, Tillman, Lee named NFC Players of the Week
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, Bears CB Charles Tillman and 49ers P Andy Lee were named the NFC’s Players of the Week for Week Seven.
Chudzinski, Wannstedt not making proper adjustments
Carolina's Rob Chudzinski and Buffalo's Dave Wannstedt are struggling to adjust; Adrian Peterson's incredible season; and more from Week Seven.
Old-school formula positions Vikings as surprise contender
In Scout's Eye, PFW personnel analyst Nolan Nawrocki explains the formula the Vikings have used to become a surprise contender.
Week Two fantasy tips: RBs
In PFW's late-week fantasy RB tips, BenJarvus Green-Ellis has a lot of upside, but don't expect too much from Adrian Peterson or Chris Johnson.
Week One live fantasy injury updates
Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart is inactive for Week One, but Adrian Peterson, Trent Richardson and Arian Foster are all active.
Peterson tells Vikes their no-preseason plan is OK
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Tuesday he's changed his mind about handing the ball to Adrian Peterson in a preseason game.
Vikings RB Peterson will not play in preseason
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson will not play in the preseason, head coach Leslie Frazier confirmed Tuesday.
Vikings RB Peterson has allergic reaction
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has returned to the team's training camp residence hall after an allergic reaction at lunch sent him to a local hospital.
PLAYER NEWS
Peterson had surgery for a sports hernia on Thursday. The Vikings made the announcement on their website and say they "expect a speedy recovery with no long-term concerns." Peterson had the procedure in Philadelphia.|||||||
Peterson, who also was named offensive player of the year after returning from a torn ACL to rush for 2,097 yards, was bothered by an abdominal injury for the last month of the season. He sat out the fourth quarter against Houston in December, which may have kept him from breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record.
Peterson's sensational season following major knee surgery has earned him The Associated Press 2012 NFL Most Valuable Player Award.|||||||
Earlier Saturday, Peterson won Offensive Player of the Year. The Minnesota Vikings running back finished with 2,019 yards, a mere 9 yards short of breaking Eric Dickerson's rushing record. Peterson beat out Peyton Manning, who in his first season as Denver's quarterback contended for a fifth MVP trophy. Manning's four are a record. Peterson received 30 1-2 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL. Manning got the other 19 1-2 votes.
Peterson was an unanimous choice for The Associated Press All-Pro team announced Saturday.|||||||
Peterson, who came within 9 yards of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record, is a three-time All-Pro.
Peterson isn't about to let up after his awe-inspiring season for the Minnesota Vikings. After rushing for 2,097 yards and nearly breaking the NFL record just one year after reconstructive surgery on his left knee, Peterson is planning on a similarly intense offseason regimen.|||||||
Peterson said Monday as the Vikings cleared out their lockers that he wants to get as many teammates as he can to join him for his workouts. The Vikings lost in Green Bay to the Packers in the NFC playoffs on Saturday to finish 10-7, a seven-win improvement from last year. Peterson said he'll take some time to rest his body, but not much. He said his rehabilitation program showed him the benefit of starting preseason training early.
Peterson was held to 99 yards in Saturday's playoff loss - an improvement after gaining 199 and 210 in the first two games against Green Bay.|||||||
It was only the second time in the last 11 games that he was held below 100 yards.
