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October 27, 2015 at 1:39AM
This is a photo of Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. This image reflects the Minnesota Vikings active roster as of Monday, July 6, 2015. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NFLHS15
Peterson (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Adrian Peterson is one of the NFL's leading rushers, but lately he's been particularly prone to be feast-or-famine. In his past two games, 29 of Peterson's 45 carries have gained two yards or fewer.

WATCH THIS

If the Cubs had made the World Series I was going to go to Chicago to see Game 5 and Vikings/Bears. The Mets ruined those dreams, but I'm still going to watch the World Series on TV. Game 1 between the Mets and Royals is 7 p.m., Ch. 9.

RANDOM FANDOM

"So much for any hope that the Vikings' line play will improve this year. Spielman's neglect to upgrade this unit for 3 consecutive years dashed any playoff hopes."

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"I think Jim Bob Cooter is the first NFL offensive coordinator who is also an outcome from a Blue Collar Comedy Tour Name Generator."

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Spielman (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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