Vikings Adrian Peterson sets Rushing Record

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newnfldraft.com - 11/5/2007

Vikings Adrian Peterson sets Rushing Record

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Adrian Peterson has had an amazing season so far this year. Adrian Peterson has rushed for 1,036 yards so far this season which is an amazing feat for a rookie in an entire year. Peterson has had two games this year as a rookie rushing for over 200 yards and is the only rookie to ever have two games rushing over for 200 yards. Peterson also set a new NFL record, most rushing yards in a game, ...

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