 Yahoo! Sports |
Adrian Peterson made his run at history 'shoeless'
Yahoo! Sports Adrian Peterson (28) rushed for 2,097 yards with no logo on his shoes. (AP)Adrian Peterson, who valiantly chased Eric Dickerson's all-time rushing record right down to the final play of the regular season, ran all 2,097 yards in 2012 without a shoe … We Went There: Adrian Peterson's Near Record Vikings: Playoffs soften sting of Adrian Peterson missing rushing mark Breaking Down Adrian Peterson's Place in NFL History After Incredible Season |
 Bleacher Report |
Adrian Peterson: Why Minnesota Vikings Star Deserves the NFL MVP Award
Bleacher Report That statement is a bit premature, but no one deserves to take home the league's highest individual honor more than the Minnesota Vikings' runningback. There have been quarterbacks and even defensive studs that could be named the most valuable player … |
 ESPN |
Adrian Peterson: Vikings scour for 9 'hidden yards' to top Eric Dickerson
Pioneer Press Vikings running back Adrian Peterson leaves the field all smiles after his 26-yard run set up Blair Walsh's game-winning field goal in Minnesota's 37-34 win over the Green Bay Packers at the Metrodome on Sunday, December 30, 2012. (Pioneer Press: Chris … Adrian Peterson talks about falling just short of rushing record Peterson Discusses Falling Short Of Record Eric Dickerson doesn't want Adrian Peterson to break his record |
 Wall Street Journal (blog) |
Notes From NFL's Judgment Day
Wall Street Journal (blog) Minnesota's Adrian Peterson finished just nine yards short of the NFL's single-season rushing record, but turned in another dazzling, indomitable effort in a season full of them. He finished with two touchdowns and 199 yards on 34 carries, capped by … |
 Yahoo! Sports (blog) |
Week 17 MVPs: Adrian Peterson, Alfred Morris carry their teams into playoffs
Yahoo! Sports (blog) Adrian Peterson, running back, Minnesota Vikings: Needing a win to get into the playoffs, the Vikings needed a big performance from Peterson. Their best player would deliver, carrying the ball a season-high 34 times for 199 yards and a touchdown and … |
 Bleacher Report |
2012 NFL MVP: Adrian Peterson Is Only Option After Dragging Vikings to Playoffs
Bleacher Report … on December 31, 2012. 2,984 reads. 26 Icon_comment. Hi-res-158822072_crop_exact. Andy King/Getty Images. Peyton Manning's play this season was just as spectacular as Adrian Peterson's, but that doesn't mean they should be co-2012 NFL MVPs. |