Minnesota Vikings
Toby Gerhart - #32 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 231 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/28/1987 |
| Birthplace | Norco, CA |
| College | Stanford |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 2nd round, 19th pick by Vikings |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 169 | 1 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Gerhart had a career-high 91 yards on 21 carries in Sunday's 35-32 loss to visiting Denver.|||||||
Gerhart had 44 yards on 17 carries during his previous start in Atlanta on Nov. 27.
Gerhart had 77 yards on 16 carries in his first career start, a 40-14 loss to Chicago on Monday night.|||||||
With Adrian Peterson's status unknown, the rookie from Stanford might start again in this week's game against Philadelphia. He might be needed if the Vikings start rookie Joe Webb at quarterback.
Gerhart was given his first significant action last week at Washington. He carried the ball 22 times for 76 yards and a touchdown, the first of his career.|||||||
Gerhart could get more time this week, with Peterson's status uncertain for Sunday's game against Buffalo.
With Adrian Peterson on the sidelines, Gerhart rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries during Sunday's 17-13 win over Washington.|||||||
If Peterson is forced to miss any action, Gerhart could be in line for another big game against Buffalo in Week 13. The Bills are allowing 167.4 yards per game on the ground.
