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Adrian Peterson put up one of the best seasons by a running back in NFL history to run away with the MVP award.
Adrian Peterson's sensational season following major knee surgery has earned him The Associated Press 2012 NFL Most Valuable Player Award.
Adrian Peterson called it a blessing in disguise.
The Minnesota Vikings running back finished with 2,019 yards, a mere 9 yards short of breaking Eric Dickerson's rushing record. Peterson beat out Peyton Manning, who in his first season as Denver's quarterback contended for a fifth MVP trophy. Manning's four are a record.
Adrian Peterson has won The Associated Press 2012 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award just one year after major knee surgery.
As doctors expect Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III to rehabilitate his surgically repaired right knee ligaments and meniscus in time for the 2013 season, teammate Tim Hightower is proof that timetables are nothing more than frameworks established by precedents.
It's unanimous, on both sides of the ball.
Adrian Peterson's remarkable comeback season now has a magic number to punctuate it.
Adrian Peterson ran right past everyone this season. Past all those running backs before him who couldn't make it to 2,000 yards in a season. Past every doubter who dared to think he wouldn't make it back from a devastating knee injury.
Adrian Peterson nearly ran into the NFL record book, falling 9 yards short of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing mark.
Adrian Peterson came 9 yards from breaking Eric Dickerson's rushing record Sunday, finishing with 199 yards and powering the Minnesota Vikings into the playoffs, 37-34 over Green Bay.
It's all right there for Adrian Peterson now.
The Minnesota Vikings don't need record-setting days from Adrian Peterson to stay in the playoff race.
Most days, Adrian Peterson went through rehab drills looking as if he were never injured.
The record many thought would never be broken is right there in front of him, and Adrian Peterson can smell it.
"I hope he does have a chance to do it again," Dickerson said, adding with a laugh, "but do I want him to break it?
"I hope he does have a chance to do it again," Dickerson said, adding with a laugh, "but do I want him to break it?
