Adrian Peterson

Peterson Tears ACL, MCL In Left Knee
Peterson Tears ACL, MCL In Left Knee
Peterson Tears ACL, MCL In Left Knee
Viking running back Adrian Peterson suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee in the 3rd quarter when he took a hit directly to his knee. Peterson knew immediately it was a severe injury but managed to leave the field with help from the training staff. He was then carted to the locker room.
Peterson Says Saints Tried To Hurt Him
Peterson Says Saints Tried To Hurt Him
Peterson Says Saints Tried To Hurt Him
Viking running back Adrian Peterson claimed the New Orleans Saints were intentionally trying to re-injure his left ankle in Sunday's game. Peterson had missed the previous 3 games with a high ankle sprain in his left ankle. Peterson said he expected the Saints defenders to go after his ankle.
Saints Rout Vikings 42-20
Saints Rout Vikings 42-20
Saints Rout Vikings 42-20
The Vikings lost 42-20 to New Orleans Sunday afternoon to fall to 2-12 on the season. The Saints piled up 573 yards of total offense compared to 207 yards for the Vikings. Drew Brees threw for 412 yards and 5 touchdowns for New Orleans. Christian Ponder was 14-31 passing for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception. Adrian Peterson ran 10 times for 60 yards after missing 3 games with a high ankle sprain in his left ankle.
Peterson Says He’ll Play Sunday
Peterson Says He’ll Play Sunday
Peterson Says He’ll Play Sunday
Viking running back Adrian Peterson says he'll play Sunday when the Vikings host New Orleans Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11am. Peterson has missed the last 3 games with a high ankle sprain in his left ankle. He joked Thursday that he's been getting pressured by fans on Twitter who want him back to help their fantasy football teams. Peterson was limited in practice Thursday.
Vike’s Peterson and Ponder Practice
Vike’s Peterson and Ponder Practice
Vike’s Peterson and Ponder Practice
Viking running back Adrian Peterson was a limited participate in practice Wednesday with a high ankle sprain to his left ankle but head coach Leslie Frazier expects Peterson to play Sunday against New Orleans. Peterson has missed the last 3 games with the high ankle sprain.
Ponder, Peterson Both Practice Friday
Ponder, Peterson Both Practice Friday
Ponder, Peterson Both Practice Friday
Viking quarterback Christian Ponder and running back Adrian Peterson both practice on a limited basis Friday and both are listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Detroit. Ponder didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday while Peterson was limited in practice on both Thursday and Friday after not practicing on Wednesday. If Ponder can't play then Joe Webb will get the start at quarterback. Webb has been taking the first team snaps. Toby Gerhart will get the majority of the carries if Peterson cannot play.
Ponder Misses Practice Again; Peterson Returns
Ponder Misses Practice Again; Peterson Returns
Ponder Misses Practice Again; Peterson Returns
Viking quarterback Christian Ponder missed practice for a 2nd straight day Thursday with a hip pointer injury while running back Adrian Peterson returned to practice with a high ankle sprain in his left ankle. Ponder still hopes to play and will need to practice in some capacity today. Peterson had missed the last 2 games games with a high ankle sprain and was limited in practice Thursday.
Vikings’ Ponder and Peterson Don’t Practice
Vikings’ Ponder and Peterson Don’t Practice
Vikings’ Ponder and Peterson Don’t Practice
Viking quarterback Christian Ponder and running back Adrian Peterson both missed practice Wednesday with injuries and are questionable to play this Sunday at Detroit. Ponder his a hip pointer but expects to play Sunday. He could be limited in practice the rest of the week. Peterson says he's "70 percent" after missing 2 games with a high ankle sprain in his left ankle. He hopes to play Sunday and may try and practice today.
Vikings’ Ponder Has Hip Pointer
Vikings’ Ponder Has Hip Pointer
Vikings’ Ponder Has Hip Pointer
Viking quarterback Christian Ponder sustained a hip pointer injury Sunday after taking numerous hits against Denver Sunday. Head coach Leslie Frazier announced the injury to Ponder at his Monday press conference and said he is concerned about Ponder but the trainers say Ponder should be fine to play Sunday at Detroit. Ponder is likely to be limited in practice this week.
Peterson Still Not Practicing With Vikings
Peterson Still Not Practicing With Vikings
Peterson Still Not Practicing With Vikings
Viking running back Adrian Peterson is still not practicing with a high ankle sprain to his left ankle and failed to practice for a 2nd straight day on Thursday. Peterson says the soreness in his ankle is "winding down" and he is just "taking it slow right now". Peterson still expects to play Sunday against Denver despite not being cleared to practice yet.

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