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Adrian Peterson Moves into Top 20 for Career Rush Yards

Adrian Peterson has moved into the top 20 on the NFL’s all-time rushing yards leaders.

Peterson entered the game needing 41 yards to eclipse O.J. Simpson (11,236) for 20th and 46 yards to pass Corey Dillon for 19th.

Peterson rushed 12 times for 48 yards in the first half against the Falcons, the same team that he faced in his NFL regular season debut in 2007.

John Riggins is next on the NFL’s leaders list. Riggins had 11,352 yards in 14 seasons.