Vikings RB sets new NFL single-game rushing record!
Prior to Sunday’s game, Minnesota rookie running back Adrian Peterson was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for the month of October. The young-legged runner must want to make it two in a row, as he responded to the honor today by breaking the all-time NFL single-game rushing record against the San Diego Chargers.
In Sunday’s 35-17 Vikings win over San Diego, Peterson rushed 30 times for 296 yards, one yard better than Baltimore’s Jamal Lewis back in 2003. It obviously also breaks Peterson’s own Vikings team record of 210 or so, set back about three weeks ago, the last time the Vikings won and, not coincidentally, also the last time coach Brad Childress actually allowed Peterson to touch the ball 20 or more times.
It’s a simple formula for winning, Chilly: Give Peterson the ball. A lot.
In addition to the 296 yards rushing, Peterson had three touchdowns as well as one reception for 19 yards.
And here’s the scary part: Peterson’s a rookie. He’s not yet the player he can become. The LaDanien Tomlinson era is over; the Adrian Peterson era has begun!
