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Dan Wiederer began covering the Vikings in 2011, enthusiastically delivering insight on the team across the Star Tribune's print and digital products. Prior to joining the Access Vikings team, he spent seven seasons covering ACC basketball at The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer. He also covered the Chicago Bears in 2003 and 2004. Follow him on Twitter @StribDW.
Mark Craig has covered football and the NFL the past 20 years, including the Browns from 1991-95 and the Vikings and the NFL since 2003. Since 2008, Craig has served as one of the 44 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. He can be followed on Twitter at @markcraignfl.
Peterson second in NFL in rushing
Posted by: Chris Miller under Vikings, Vikings defense, Vikings offense, Adrian Peterson Updated: November 16, 2009 - 2:24 PM
Adrian Peterson's 133-yard rushing effort on Sunday has moved him into second place in the NFL in rushing behind Tennessee's Chris Johnson.
Johnson has 1,091 yards this season after gaining 132 yards on 26 carries on Sunday against Buffalo. He is 174 yards ahead of Peterson, who has 917 yards on 181 carries.
Peterson led the NFL in rushing last season with 1,760 yards but might have a tough time catching Johnson if the Titans' second-year back remains this hot. Johnson has rushed for more than 100 yards in his past four games, including a 228-yard effort on Nov. 1 against Jacksonville.
Peterson is 2 yards up on St. Louis' Steven Jackson (917-915).
The Vikings, by the way, are now seventh in total offense with an average of 369.1 yards per game. They are 12th in passing (246.7 yards per game) and 10th in rushing (122.4).
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