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Do the Vikings Have the Worst Running Game in NFL History?

How much do the Minnesota Vikings miss injured superstar running back Adrian Peterson?

In the 50-year-old Super Bowl era, no NFL team has averaged fewer than 2.79 yards per rushing attempt over the course of a full season.

With their 2016 campaign 56 percent complete, the Vikings are averaging 2.67 yards per carry.

Lowest team yards-per-carry averages, Super Bowl era

Team YPA
2016 Vikings 2.67
1994 Patriots 2.79
1992 Colts 2.