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No stopping Peterson as Vikings prevail

Adrian Peterson kept chugging until he'd rushed for 192 yards and a late, winning touchdown. Jared Allen made a big impact despite a serious injury, and the Vikings made it back to the top of the division.
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Multiple NFL stars deliver season-defining performances in Week 10

I don't normally do this, but it's a different week. I have two column leads today. The first concerns the stars -- Ray Lewis, Peyton Manning, Adrian Peterson, Wes Welker -- carrying their teams with the season on the line.
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Peterson merits more than a hug

The rookie finally played like one -- at the worst possible time. Since his first NFL start in September, Joe Flacco's poise and wisdom in the pocket belied his inexperience. Even though he wasn't spectacular, the kid was plenty good enough to get the Baltimore Ravens to the AFC championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Peterson starts off slow, finishes strong

The Texans' entered Sunday's game against Minnesota more concerned about running back Adrian Peterson than quarterback Gus Frerotte.
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Player Info

Name:
Adrian Peterson
Birthday:
03 / 21 / 1985
Birthplace:
Palestine, Texas
Height:
6 foot 1 inches
Weight:
215 pounds
Position:
Running Back
College:
University of Oklahoma