ASHBURN, Va. -- Adrian Peterson wants to return next season, and the Washington Redskins might just want -- and need -- him back. First things first: Peterson has more work to do this season. Five games remain, and any chance for a playoff push begins, on offense at least, with his legs.
If those legs are fresh, Washington can reverse a trend with its run game and perhaps still win an NFC East title. It’s simple for the Redskins: When they run well early in games, they win. When they don’t, they lose.