Despite generating a season-high 192 yards from scrimmage in the Vikings' Week 2 victory, Adrian Peterson's famed fifth-gear was noticeably missing on a 49-yard catch-and-run through open prairie land.
After Peterson showed off his trademark power and explosive slashing in a highlight-filled performance the next week, the only question remaining was whether he would be able to pull away from defenders for game-breaking runs as he did back in his 2012 MVP season.
Peterson put in extra sprinting work on his off day between Weeks 2 and 3 and said “I think I’m back,” after breaking loose for a 43-yard TD run against San Diego.