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Running Back Rank: #1
Overall: #1
Peterson followed his rookie season with a solid sophomore campaign. He led the league in rushing (1,760) and had 10 games that he rushed for 100 yards. Peterson also averaged an impressive 4.8 yards per carry. And most importantly, he played the entire season without missing a game. Some are concerned about Peterson getting hurt more often because of his upright running style. Peterson is an explosive back, though. He can run over tacklers but also has great speed to break a big play every time he touches the ball. He is the best home-run threat in the game today. And with the Vikings being a run-first team, expect Peterson to get plenty of work this coming season.
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His touchdowns were his only knock last season (10), but he can build on that. Peterson has the most upside of any fantasy player, making him our top choice this season ? for the second year in a row. He'll get around 2,000 total yards and 15 or so scores. Peterson is as consistent as it gets when it comes to the running back spot, which is another reason he is the safe No. 1 pick. |
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| The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries in Week 10. |
| Fantasy Impact: Peterson remains rock solid every week. |
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| Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings running backs coach Eric Bieniemy said RB Adrian Peterson has been working on becoming patient when running so he can allow holes to open up. 'Trust me. He's done an outstanding job of being more patient,' Bieniemy said. 'Is he there? Not yet. He still has a long way to go. But that's part of the process.' |
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| The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 69 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries in Week 7. He also caught four passes for 60 yards. |
| Fantasy Impact: Typical Peterson game. He got his yards and a score. |
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| Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and will be able to play. |
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| Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 22, but is likely to play in Week 7. |
| Fantasy Impact: We aren't too worried about this injury. Peterson should be fine for this week's game. |
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| Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21. |
| Fantasy Impact: Peterson should be just fine for this weekend. The Vikings and Peterson aren't very concerned about the injury. He played with it last week and looked just fine. |
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| Rick Alonzo, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) suffered a left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 6 game but was able to continue playing. Peterson indicated, however, the injury was not a big concern. 'I was in some pain,' Peterson said. 'It wasn't broke or anything. Right now it's feeling real good, actually.' |
| Fantasy Impact: We'll keep you updated on the injury, but it doesn't sound like anything that is going to keep him out of game action. |
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| Judd Zulgad, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson had 69 yards rushing in Week 5, which was his fourth consecutive game with fewer than 100 yards rushing. Peterson carried the ball 15 times in the game, which was the second time this year he's had 15 carries. He had fewer than 17 carries only once last season, which was in the regular-season finale. 'I feel good. I'll be ready for this stretch (against Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Green Bay) we're about to run down,' Peterson said. Peterson, who has just 100-yard outing this year, is second in the league with 481 yards rushing despite the decreased work load. He said he isn't worried about winning the rushing title or individual awards; he is more focused on getting to the Super Bowl and coming away with a ring. 'That's all that matters to me,' Peterson said. |
| Fantasy Impact: Don't be too concerned over these numbers. Peterson is still producing for fantasy teams. |
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| Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (leg) tweaked his leg in Week 4, according to head coach Brad Childress. Peterson suffered the injury after fumbling the football during the second quarter. |
| Fantasy Impact: He played the entire game, so the injury couldn't be too serious. We'll keep you posted. Keep an eye on the practice reports this week. |
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| The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for just 55 yards in Week 4. Peterson was held to just 12 yards on 11 attempts in the second half. He also lost a fumble during the game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not his best, but he still found the end zone so all was not lost. |
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