NASHVILLE -- Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson surpassed 1,000 yards for the season on Saturday, becoming the oldest running back in 34 years to reach the milestone.
In the process, the 33-year-old Peterson also surpassed one of his idols -- Eric Dickerson -- to move into eighth on the all-time rushing list.
Peterson entered Saturday's game against the Tennessee Titans needing 77 yards to surpass 1,000 for the season. He ran for 60 yards in the first half and then gained the necessary yards on his first carry in the fourth quarter -- a 5-yard gain.