Peterson's season? Ninth best by a running back

An objective look at the top 10 seasons by NFL running backs.

December 31, 2012 at 6:42PM

Adrian Peterson's near record-setting season was judged by an independent observer -- the very savvy Joe Posnanski -- as the ninth best season by a running back. When you look at the statistical evidence, you might agree. Or, you might not.

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Chris Miller supervises coverage of professional sports teams. He has been at the Minnesota Star Tribune since 1999 and is a former sports editor of the Duluth News-Tribune and the Mesabi Daily News.

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