AD VS. MEGATRON
Adrian Peterson,Calvin Johnson
Drafted
Peterson: 7th overall, 2007
Johnson: 2nd overall, 2007
Key 2012 stats
Peterson: 2,097 rushing yards
Johnson: 122 receptions 1,964 yards
Plays of 20-plus yards
Peterson: 27 rushing, one receiving
Johnson: 40 receiving
YAC stats
Peterson: 2.93 yards perrush after contact
Johnson: 4.4 yards after catch
Career NFL rank
Peterson: 33rd rushing (8,849 yards)
Johnson: 91st receiving (7,386 yards)
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