Running back Adrian Peterson has been named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week after rushing for a season-high 203 yards against the Raiders.
Peterson carried the ball 26 times in that 30-14 win over the Raiders. The last carry was an 80-yard touchdown that sealed the victory.
This was the first time Peterson has won this weekly award since 2003. The 30-year-old back has now won it 15 times, second in the award’s history to only LaDainian Tomlinson, who won it 18 times.
Peterson ranks first in the NFL with 961 yards. He also has five touchdowns.
Ben Goessling is in his sixth year covering the Vikings, having joined the Star Tribune in 2017 after four seasons at ESPN and one at the Pioneer Press. He is an Apple Valley High School and University of Minnesota graduate. Follow him at @GoesslingStrib.
Mark Craig has covered the NFL for 23 years, and the Vikings since 2003 for the Star Tribune. He is one of 48 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. Follow him at @markcraignfl.
Andrew Krammer joined the Star Tribune in July 2016 after three years covering the Vikings for 1500 ESPN. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Minnesota. Follow him at @Andrew_Krammer.
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