Adrian Peterson made history once again in Minnesota, although this time it was from the visiting team’s side. Peterson moved into 6th on the all-time rushing yards list in Washington’s 19-9 loss to Minnesota.
With 76 yards, the Redskins running back passed both Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson on the same night. His career total now sits at 13,701 after passing both legendary Hall of Fame running backs.
Peterson is one of the most loved Vikings players of all time, and after his 10 years in Minnesota, he said he still feels so comfortable there that he caught himself whistling the Viking’s “Skol” chant a couple of times during Washington’s loss.
It was only Peterson’s 2nd game back in Minneapolis, and the fans let him know that he is still loved by giving him a standing ovation during the final 2-minute warning. “It was a special moment. I had to hold back tears, to be honest with you,” Peterson said after the game.
Next up for Peterson on the all-time list is New York Jets great Curtis Martin, who finished his incredible career with 14,101 yards. Peterson is only 401 yards away from passing him, and at his current pace has a good chance of catching up to Martin before the end of the season.
