December 31st, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Vikings were encouraged by the results of running back Adrian Peterson’s surgery today to repair torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments, coach Leslie Frazier said in a statement. “We’ve received word that Adrian underwent successful knee surgery with Dr. James Andrews and is now resting comfortably,” Frazier said. “Adrian is in our thoughts, [...]
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Peterson Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery
Six days after Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee, the perennial Pro Bowler underwent successful surgery, the club announced on Friday. “We’ve received word that Adrian underwent successful knee surgery with Dr. James Andrews and is now resting comfortably,” the club announced in a statement. “Adrian [...]
Vikings Place RB Adrian Peterson on Injured Reserve
The Minnesota Vikings announced that running back Adrian Peterson has been placed on season-ending injured reserve. Peterson tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee in the third quarter of Saturday’s 33-26 win against the Washington Redskins. A four-time Pro Bowler, Peterson’s 2011 season will end with 970 yards and 12 touchdowns in 12 [...]
Adrian Peterson Tears ACL
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will undergo an MRI tonight on his injured left knee, but a preliminary report from Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports is that the four-time Pro Bowler has a torn ACL and possibly more damage to his left knee. On the opening play of the second half, Peterson was hit by Redskins [...]
Second String Backfield Allows Vikings To Upend Washington; 33-26
Despite injuries to Adrian Peterson and Christian Ponder, the Vikings found a way to beat the Washington Redskins, snapping a six-game losing streak Saturday with a 33-26 win. Toby Gerhart set up a touchdown with a 67-yard run, and Joe Webb threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Webb completed 4 of 5 passes [...]
Saints Targeted Adrian’s Ankle?
Hit ‘em in their weak spot – and the ankle was the spot where Saint defenders targeted Adrian Peterson last Sunday. One play in particular stood out, where Saints cornerback Jabari Greer twisted his ankle in a pile-up. “Guys are going to try to take their shots when we’re on the pile and try to twist it [...]
Peterson: “I Don’t Know How To Explain 10 Carries”
Running back Adrian Peterson admitted he wasn’t happy about getting only 10 carries in the Minnesota Vikings’ 42-20 loss Sunday to the New Orleans Saints at the Metrodome, according to Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN. Peterson had missed the previous three games because of a high left ankle sprain, and the fact that the Vikings fell behind [...]
Awful Vikings Bullied By Brees; 42-20
Drew Brees threw for 412 yards and five touchdowns to lead the streaking Saints to their sixth straight victory, 42-20 over the Vikings on Sunday. The All-Pro signal caller completed 32 of 40 passes to help the Saints (11-3) overcome a slow start to stay two games ahead of Atlanta in the NFC South race. Even [...]
Peterson plans to play Sunday vs. Saints
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said he will play against the Saints on Sunday. As for why he’d actually want to play for a 2-11 team on a left ankle that he says is “85 percent,” well, he has his reasons, according to Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He said he loves the game. He said he wants [...]
Saints at Vikings Wednesday Injury Report
New Orleans Did not participate: LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), RB Mark Ingram (toe), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) Limited participation: DE Turk McBride (ankle) Full participation: DT Sedrick Ellis (hamstring), TE Jimmy Graham (back), CB Tracy Porter (wrist), LB Scott Shanle (shoulder) Minnesota Out: CB Chris Cook (not injury related) Did not participate: WR Greg Camarillo [...]
