MINNEAPOLIS– Vikings running back Adrian Peterson needed just three quarters of action Sunday night to keep his lead in the race for the 2015 NFL rushing title.
Minnesota’s 30-year-old veteran in the backfield ran for 104 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries before heading to the sidelines in the Vikings 49-17 victory over the New York Giants Sunday.
Peterson and the Vikings can win the NFC North with a victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 17.
“It feels good,” Peterson said. “You know, coming in tonight we knew how big this game was, not depending on anyone else to win so we can get in, doing it ourselves, taking care of business.