Vikings vs. Chargers: Adrian Peterson & post game articles

**singersp** · 11-05-2007, 06:43 AM

[size=13pt]Adrian Peterson leads Vikings past Chargers 35-17 on another record day[/size]

13 hours ago

canadianpress.google.com

MINNEAPOLIS - Minutes after Adrian Peterson lost a fourth-quarter fumble at the San Diego 20-yard line, the ball was back in his hands.....

**singersp** · 11-05-2007, 06:47 AM

[size=13pt]Vikings 35, Chargers 17 Slideshow[/size]

twincities.com

**singersp** · 11-05-2007, 06:54 AM

[size=13pt]Vikings winning formula: Give the ball to Peterson[/size]

Adrian (All Day) Peterson had a day for the ages, rushing for an NFL-record 296 yards to go with three TDs.

By Kevin Seifert, Star Tribune

Last update: November 04, 2007 ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ 11:33 PM

Whew! The magic elixir has finally arrived. It came not from Bora Bora or Morocco or any other exotic locale, just a small town near Dallas that produces men who singlehandedly can win football games.....

**singersp** · 11-05-2007, 06:55 AM

[size=13pt]Jim Souhan: The rookie started slowly, but oh, what a finish[/size]

When Adrian Peterson finally stopped running Sunday, everyone else started.

By Jim Souhan, Star Tribune

Last update: November 04, 2007 ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ 11:58 PM

When Adrian Peterson finally stopped running Sunday, everyone else started...

**singersp** · 11-05-2007, 06:58 AM

[size=13pt]Sid Hartman: It goes without saying, this kid is special[/size]

Vikings wide receivers coach George Stewart is in his 20th season as an NFL coach, and he says Adrian Peterson ranks up there among the best.

By Sid Hartman, Star Tribune

Last update: November 05, 2007 ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ 1:02 AM

**singersp** · 11-05-2007, 07:00 AM

[size=13pt]Perfect day for an explosion[/size]

As impressive as Adrian Peterson's record-setting day was, he had a perfect storm of circumstances going for him.

By Mark Craig, Star Tribune

Last update: November 05, 2007 ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ 12:20 AM

**singersp** · 11-05-2007, 07:01 AM

[size=13pt]Patrick Reusse: Superman? The Vikings have more than one[/size]

As great as running back Adrian Peterson was on Sunday against San Diego, he had a teammate on defense with which to share top billing: linebacker E.J. Henderson.

By Patrick Reusse, Star Tribune

Last update: November 04, 2007 ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ 10:42 PM

**singersp** · 11-05-2007, 07:07 AM

[size=13pt]Defensive schemes leave Chargers QB confused[/size]

Last update: November 05, 2007 ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ 1:04 AM

startribune.com

Lost in the excitement of Adrian Peterson's rushing record Sunday was the fact the Vikings' defense played very well despite being without cornerback Antoine Winfield....

**singersp** · 11-05-2007, 07:20 AM

[size=13pt]Tom Powers: Minnesota Vikings get last word: blitz[/size]

Pioneer Press

Article Last Updated: 11/04/2007 10:25:41 PM CST

Afterward, the Vikings defenders were loud and cocky - the way they should be following a game like that.

"Rivers was out there talking," safety Darren Sharper said with a big smile. "He completed that little third-down pass in the seam, and he started talking after that." ....

**singersp** · 11-05-2007, 07:24 AM

[size=13pt]Minnesota Vikings set up rookie Adrian Peterson for two long touchdown runs against San Diego Chargers[/size]

Dissecting the blocking: Peterson had plenty of help on his two long touchdown runs.

BY SEAN JENSEN
Pioneer Press
Article Last Updated: 11/04/2007 11:04:17 PM CST

The San Diego Chargers' seventh-ranked run defense bottled up Adrian Peterson, the NFL's leading rusher, in the first half.....

But Peterson, held to 43 yards in the first half, humbled the Chargers with a dominant second half en route to an NFL-record 296 rushing yards.