Comments on: Peterson goes for 212 in Vikings win

By: pappavike

pappavike — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:46:34 +0000

The Packers can have the Division, I’ll take Petterson every day & Twice on sundays The Packers & thier fans know what thier flaws are!! I do love how at the start of the season that the Bears, Lions & packers were gonna finish 1, 2, & 3 with the Vikes at the Bottom!! Ha! Will the Vikes make the post season? Who knows? But I wouldn’t bet against’em!!

By: triviaman

triviaman — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:01:45 +0000

A few year ago there was some talk about who was the best back in the league (centered mostly around Tennessee), can we now do away with that nonsense?

And I’m reminded of some in the national media who questioned whether it was time for the Vikes to look for Peterson’s replacement, as he was on the back side of his career. Of course this was after his SECOND year, so I’m glad the team didn’t listen to this talk and stuck with Peterson.

By: zerole00

zerole00 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:59:56 +0000

I really hope the Vikings start doing better, AP definitely deserves a championship for all his work ethic. By the way, where are all the people hating over a runningback getting a 100 million contract now?

By: sbubandit

sbubandit — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:54:09 +0000

2 games to go and AP has the record in sight. Green Bay may want to switch to a 9-2 defense for Week 17

By: hockeyfan212

hockeyfan212 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:19:54 +0000

I’m sorry but comeback player of the year is Peyton Manning and there is no argument. AP missed one game due to his injury and everyone knew he would be back. Manning missed an entire season and had 4 neck surgeries, a lot of people didn’t think he’d play again, Manning didn’t even know if he would, and if he did no one knew if he’d even be any good but he’s been great. It’s not even close, what Manning has done is amazing considering what he went through.

As far as MVP if the Vikings make the playoffs then AP should definitely be in he running, bit if they don’t then he’s out. The MVP award can’t go to a player who didn’t even get into the playoffs. Brady, Manning and AP should be the 3 MVP candidates, maybe Rodgers as the dark horse.

Vote me down, but if you take out the bias you know what I’ve said is true.

By: cpo187

cpo187 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:20:42 +0000

Just this of how good AP would be on a team with a passing game so the Defense can’t stack 9 guys in the box against him.

On the 82 yard TD run, 1 guy had contact with him, one of AP’s lineman. That was only because AP put his hand on the guy. The defense didn’t even get close to him.

By: dtrb10

dtrb10 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:12:11 +0000

I mean he is a living legend! We are seeing greatness, How can someone come back this strong after that injury? Teams put everyone on the defense in the box and he still goes off! You could put 15 guys in the box and he would still break it! I mean if he stays healthy, dare I say he may be the greatest running back to ever play in the NFL?

By: thejuddstir

thejuddstir — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:40:14 +0000

While Manning and Brady are elite, they have WR’s, RB’s and TE’s and are as responsible for the QB’s stats as the QB and when you factor in how the rules in the NFL strongly favor the passing game, it is hands down MVP for Peterson. The dude plays on a team with no QB, no WR’s etc. to take the focus off of him. I watched a good share of the Rams/Vikings game today and the Rams played a good share of the game with 5 defensive linemen and 9 guys in the box….NINE guys to stop one guy and they couldn’t do it, unbelievable!

By: jessethegreat

jessethegreat — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 03:54:34 +0000

Im as big a diehard packers fan and even I can admit I’d be tickled purple if the Packers somehow acquired a running back with 1/10 the ability of Peterson. Dude is flat out best back in the league.

The most amazing thing is that he’s doing it in this era of juiced up passing. We almost expect passing records to fall, but Peterson is starting to shred the rushing records.

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 03:42:00 +0000

I hope the Giants get the four and the Vikes get the six and beat the Packers on their own field. Sick and tired of these Packer fans acting like that team doesn’t have more question marks than a Matthew Lesko suit.

By: vikesfansteve

vikesfansteve — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 03:31:45 +0000

Vikings are currently the sixth seed and control their own destiny. Can they beat Houston and the Packers? If Ponder doesn’t screw up and AP keeps up this incredible run then they can.

By: samanthasteeleruinedmyqb

samanthasteeleruinedmyqb — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:52:48 +0000

pack13queens0 says:Dec 16, 2012 9:30 PM

Vikings care more about getting him the record than they do about trying to make the postseason. Meanwhile, the Packers know the Division title is only 1 step, they’re going for another Lombardi & they will win it by the way.
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Adrian breaking Dickerson’s record is A LOT more likely than the Packers winning the Super Bowl. The rushing record could last forever, while this will be just another first-round playoff loss for the Packers.

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:51:01 +0000

Just because there is talk of the rushing record doesn’t mean that’s first and foremost in their minds. Peterson said himself that he’s more focused on the playoffs, and that the record is in the back of his mind. He’s running like he wants both badly. I can see why Vikings fans hate Packer fans with their unfounded hubris. In what NFL are they going to win a Super Bowl, when they cannot stop a good offense, and cannot run the ball? And you know good and well you hope the Giants either miss the playoffs altogether and don’t get the 6 seed if they fail to win the division, because you’ll be going home early in another beatdown.

By: cags777

cags777 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:42:24 +0000

Really, pack13? Vikings played like they wanted to make a playoff run. If you continue to talk as much trash like most Packers fans did last year, another epic upset is in the works come playoffs. Bank on it.

By: pack13queens0

pack13queens0 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:30:38 +0000

By: contra74

contra74 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:19:10 +0000

filthymcnasty1 says:
Dec 16, 2012 8:20 PM
The Vikings lost the division to the Packers today, but that’s ok because Adrian Peterson got to pad his individual statistics.
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Win next week and the packers rest players against the vikes. Vikes win out and they are in for the wild card. That’s right, keep winning Green Bay.

By: randygnyc

randygnyc — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:30:44 +0000

He should be the unanimous MVP if he breaks ED’s rushing record. PERIOD!!

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:25:04 +0000

It would be pretty entertaining to have AP break the record and make the playoffs in the Pack game.

By: stellarperformance

stellarperformance — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:23:32 +0000

thepvyharvin says:
Dec 16, 2012 5:18 PM
Breaking the record vs the Packers is going to make my face break from smiling!!!!
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I will feel the same way when the Packers keep him from breaking the record and prevent the Vikings from winning their annual “SuperBowl.”

By: filthymcnasty1

filthymcnasty1 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:20:56 +0000

The Vikings lost the division to the Packers today, but that’s ok because Adrian Peterson got to pad his individual statistics.

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:56:57 +0000

usetabe says: Dec 16, 2012 7:53 PM

No mention of Amendola’s classless spike that bounced into the old usher’s glasses, shattering them, and causing the poor guy a lot of pain?
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Because it wasn’t classless? He couldn’t have spiked the ball and have it bounce up to hit the guy directly in the right eye if he tried it 50 times. It was a freak accident.

By: usetabe

usetabe — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:53:23 +0000

No mention of Amendola’s classless spike that bounced into the old usher’s glasses, shattering them, and causing the poor guy a lot of pain?

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:07:51 +0000

Packers are not a good run defense. Plus they will be resting guys, taintedsaints2009.

By: edge661

edge661 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:58:40 +0000

Classy guy. I hope he breaks Dickerson record

By: taintedsaints2009

taintedsaints2009 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:55:16 +0000

It’s going to be close. I was doubtful he would get it before today. Now I think it’s very possible. 150 per game is not out of Adrian’s reach even when the defense knows they are going to run, but they face two good defenses fighting for home field positions so it will be close. Remember, the packers have clay Matthews back who is a good run stopper. I thik the big chunk comes against houston.

By: adirtyplayernamedsue

adirtyplayernamedsue — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:45:12 +0000

You know, the game someone is bragging about against the Packers. They only count wins and losses for the playoffs right? Personal stats dont get you in the playoffs now do they? Just saying.

By: pappavike

pappavike — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:40:35 +0000

I feel as a Vikes fan that I’ve watched greatness, Petterson will be in the record books with all the greats!! But I also feel that as a Viking fan that I have watched many, many great players in purple!! A list that Petterson will be at the top of.

By: warhammer420

warhammer420 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:34:21 +0000

Coming off that surgery and 1,812 yards with two games left… MVP?! He’s got my vote.

By: vikingsgohard

vikingsgohard — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:32:23 +0000

I just don’t see the “better record” part of MVP(most valuable player) election why would it the record is a team effort … It’s not “most valuable team” Adrian deserves that award ..not that I think he care cause he wants the record!!

By: rangers84

rangers84 — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:28:26 +0000

As a Rams fan, i saw it first hand.

Rams had him bottled up to begin with. 8yds on 8 carries

We then blitzed. He then went 82yds to the house, and that was it. Ate us up all day (see what i did there) after that

Undoubtedly the MVP. No one comes close.