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November 11, 2015 at 2:32AM
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is seen before the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt) ORG XMIT: otkco175
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TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

Apparently, not all 30-year-old running backs are created equal. In case you haven't noticed, Adrian Peterson is leading the NFL in both rushing yards and rushing attempts at the midpoint.

WATCH THIS

The best team in the NHL early on this season? It's the Canadiens, who are a blistering 13-2-1 heading into a showdown with Pittsburgh tonight. Check it out at 6:30 on NBCSN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"If [Jeff] Fisher was smart he would have said that his player was not trying to intentionally hurt Teddy [Bridgewater]and that he talked to his whole team and reaffirmed to them that we want do not want personal foul penalties."

knightbacker commenting on startribune.com.

Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com

TWEETED

"Injury costing Andrew Luck 2-6 weeks suffered on a scramble — something only Colin Kaepernick and Russell Wilson have done more since 2011."

— ESPN NFL reporter Ed Werder.

@Edwerderespn

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