Scott K Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 3 games left to come up with 506 yards, or about 170 yards per game to beat Dickersons all time record. Will he do it?I think he can, and he now has a target, if he can exceed. So I look for Peterson to either break the record, or re injure himself trying. I could see him breaking out for 200+ this week. Any how, good Luck AP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Buck Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Unless a Laurenitis from Wayzata can stop him. I think not but man I wouldn't bet against him either as in the 4th quarter when teams tire a bit he won't. Teams won't even cover our wideouts lol, just kidding but they won't want him to or let him run over them, isn't this just AP saying knee whatever, he promised to come back faster and stronger and he did, he is insane really, most teams barely hand it off anymore as their game plan, is the record going to depend on whether we're getting blown out early maybe ? We'll have to Ponder it out there won't we with a playoff chance. He can do it because he'll be giving 110% trying to bust the long runs that pile up yardage, the dude is awesome, my mom when we drafted him was like why are you so excited, I said we just drafted the best back maybe of all time, he was a man in Junior High, A beast in High school, a freak in college, and the hammer in the NFL with break away speed mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitty3 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 That is a tall task to ask for, but I wouldn't bet against the guy, he is unbelievable. Teams are going to start not even worrying about the pass at all, like the Bears in that second half. Not that putting 10 guys in the box will stop him, but it's a lot to ask out of one guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofishfisherman Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 He's been running against 8 or 9 in the box all season long. I don't see that changing.I think he'll get to 2,000 yards but breaking the record is going to be tough. Although I won't bet against him because he does have favorable match ups, especially against Green Bay. I think by the last week of the season Green Bays playoff spot will be locked up so that usually means GB rests their starters. Putting AP at home against a Packer defense with some backups could mean 250+ yards in that game alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinusbanksiana Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Especially if Green Bay has the division wrapped up by then, he will run the field with them having nothing to gain by winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Well, just a note, he has rushed for 165+ in his last 5 games, so if he keeps up what he has done in the past 5 games, he should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLucky13 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 As a packers fan this is tough to say but I feel bad for him being on a terrible team (except when they had Favre) his whole career. Imagine if he was on a top five or ten team his hole career. I hope he gets another 800 yards this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Lindgren Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 i think that AP will beat Dickerson's record because first off Ponder can't throw the ball consistently and second is that they don't have any reliable receivers in the lineup so they have to give the ball to Peterson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckSutherland Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I dont think he will beat it.I would rather seem them get to the Superbowl and instead of having guys like Peterson and Allen going for personal glory every year.I feel bad for him being on such a terrible team. He is the second comming of Barry Sanders.I dont see them winning a playoff game ever with him in uniform.I wish they would trade him to a team that has a chance cause the guy deserves to win a superbowl. Must have an unbelievable work ethic, and you dont get all the gangster carp with this guy. Class act in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepman Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Buck,The Vikes were in the NFC Championship game with AP only a couple of years ago....I think it'll be hard for him to reach the record in large part due to Ponders ineffectiveness. I see them playing catch-up alot over the next few weeks which will not help his cause.I would love to see him do it though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckSutherland Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I am talking the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Buck Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 He'll be on a fast surface in St.L and our dome and he'll want to show Arian Foster that, dude I'm # 1. Green Bay may not care that last game or need to. With Viking luck, in the 4th Q needing 80 yards to break the record, he'll after a touchback, bust loose time ticking down, break it to the 30 the 40 midfield the 40 he's gone folks and fumble untouched at the goal line only to have GB get the fumble and take a knee to run out the clock. And of course if he got in and that was for the win and for also squeaking into the post-season. The Green Bay packers can end the vikings season by taking a knee. That is Viking football, jk, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koonie Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 AP is the only reason I'm watching the Vikings right now. I swear I jump out of the chair every time they hand the ball off to him. He's just fun to watch. It's going to be tough for him to break the record but 2000 yards should be attainable(sp). I'm sure he'd trade 2000 yards for a ring any day. At the end of the day winning is all that matters in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Peterson has a much better chance at breaking the record, then the Vikings have at making the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Peterson has a much better chance at breaking the record, then the Vikings have at making the playoffs. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkfloyd4ever Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 If anyone can do it, he can. I thought he was going to get 300 yards last week just after what he did in the first quarter. I'm pulling for him to just break 2K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdswacker Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 120yds first half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchmesir Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 212 and counting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozebutton Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 He's averaging 164 rushing yards the last 8 games and only needs 294 yards to break Dickerson's record I believe. Truely awesome player and deserving of the MVP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverFish Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Snooze, you are correct only needs 294 yards. It will be fun to watch.He should have a big game against GB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I have to chuckle a little bit. About mid-season, a couple of the NFL Sunday shows were talking about the death of workhorse backs and prosperity of passing these days, and who the best rushers in the league were. No b.s., the two stories on the subject I saw didn't even mention Peterson. Now, going into Week 16, he has a legitimate shot at Dickerson's record. And coming off ACL surgery. What a shame it will be if the Vikings can't ride the guy to a Super Bowl win during his career. If he hadn't had the fumbling problem in '09 he'd probably have a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackPineGuy Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 he'll get it. 150 yard per.... idk if theyed even get in the playoffs at 10-6 cuz seatlle, dallas, and washington dont lose. so id rather see the record. but why compromise. i want both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackPineGuy Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 212 yards today and the guy actually got stuffed on about 75 percent of his carries. Its now or never A.D/A.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 All the Vikings need to do is win their last 2 games, and they are in. I know those 2 teams are the Texan's, and the Packers. But I think both teams wont be playing their starters the complete game, since they really wont have much reason too. On the surface it may be look impossible, but they can beat the Packers at home, we know they can, and the Texans, with out all of their starters, we have a shot as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klecker Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Minnesota needs more than just to win out to get in. Better hope NYG lose a game. Houston may rest starters, they still need on more win to get home field. GB will be playing for the second seed and a bye week. With the Niners playing the late game, they will be playing starters untill they are sure they have won and secured the bye week.GB will not rest starters this year. Now way they rest, and let MN in the playoffs if MN is eligible. MN would have to play them again in the first round of the playoffs. Playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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