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Just Me wrote: No. Not with this line. There may be opportunities in later seasons, but not now...

Adrian Peterson "doesn't plan to pass the torch any time soon," and his production through eight games suggests he won't.

A return to the Vikings that started with a dud in San Francisco has since set up for one of the greatest single seasons by a 30-year-old running back in league history. With a NFL-leading 758 rushing yards in eight games, Peterson is on pace to become the first running back in his 30s to claim the rushing title since Curtis Martin in 2004. Obviously, health is a major caveat. Peterson has taken a beating behind an offensive line without its starting center or right tackle. Though he's only been on the injury report twice in eight weeks, playing through injuries to his hip, ankle and left hand.

At his current pace, Peterson would be just the fifth running back in NFL history to surpass 1,500 rushing yards in a season after turning 30, joining Tiki Barber (twice), Walter Payton (twice), Corey Dillon and Martin.

PurpleKoolaid wrote: Yeah, with a good blocking Oline (or what our Oline should have looked like without injuries) it could have been a real posibility. But not with Berger, Fusco and Clemmings. Im happy when AD get over 100 yard a game. Imagine what he might have if Load and Sully jadnt gotten hurt.

But them, we have been lucky to have a stout D that has played together for a lot of this season. And the main reason we are 6-2.

akvikingsfan wrote:978 yards so far this season. Needs 1022 yards over 7 games. Or an average of 146 yards a game. Still don't think it will happen. But today's game keeps the possibility alive.

akvikingsfan wrote:978 yards so far this season. Needs 1022 yards over 7 games. Or an average of 146 yards a game. Still don't think it will happen. But today's game keeps the possibility alive.

fiestavike wrote: Another big game or two and that number keeps coming down. Maybe put up 400 or 500 in two games against GB?

Peterson has four straight games with at least 100 yards and leads the NFL with 961 yards on the ground this season. Peterson also tied O.J. Simpson with his sixth 200-yard game.

mondry wrote:Man I love Peterson, he grinds it out for the whole damn game then breaks an 80 yarder to ice it, so clutch!

mondry wrote:Man I love Peterson, he grinds it out for the whole damn game then breaks an 80 yarder to ice it, so clutch!

mondry wrote:Man I love Peterson, he grinds it out for the whole damn game then breaks an 80 yarder to ice it, so clutch!

fiestavike wrote: unfortunately, I think "clutch" is one of the words I would not use to describe Adrian, as he often comes up short in the biggest moments, but he's a huge weapon.