Peterson chasing the record

[JBMasterAngler]

If Peterson breaks the record, he might be holding on to that for many many years. Johnson's record, while still very impressive, I believe will be short lived. He might even break it himself next year. I think with the pass happy offenses and unfair penalties to defenses, 2,000 yard receivers might become as common as 4,000 yard QB's.

[harvey lee]

UNless AP gets his hands on the ball more, no record for AP.

[countyline]

If Peterson breaks the record, he might be holding on to that for many many years. Johnson's record, while still very impressive, I believe will be short lived. He might even break it himself next year. I think with the pass happy offenses and unfair penalties to defenses, 2,000 yard receivers might become as common as 4,000 yard QB's.

Johnson will fall short next week. Bears slow him down again.

[LMITOUT]

Missed it by that much.

Was kinda hoping for OT so that he could get it.

[JackPineGuy]

ya i was hoping for O.T too but now ill just be forever bitter that they dident let A.P finish last week. Oh well at least we have a shot at ending greenbays season next week. But Green bay will most def have the advantage playing at home. Ponder played about as good as he ever will today. but ya never know i guess. I Think beefeater was the only guy who saw ponder leading the vikes ta the playoffs.

[PurpleFloyd]

Can't say he left anything on the field this year. To be that close sucks but I have never seen a back do the things he is doing.Amazing.

[itchmesir]

He's definitely a guy that can turn a typical RBs -4 run into a 20+ break.. It's phenomenal what he does and how many defenders are literally scared of tackling him.. There were a few plays that could have been made where defenders thought twice about trying to tackle AP

[schmitty3]

Think back to those first few weeks when he had those runs he "usually" bust loose and goes for the long td. If he was 100% healthy all yr that record would have been dismantled.

[itchmesir]

Think back to those first few weeks when he had those runs he "usually" bust loose and goes for the long td. If he was 100% healthy all yr that record would have been dismantled.

There's no denying that AP is going to break a couple records before he hangs it up

[LMITOUT]

I wasn't on board with awarding Peterson the MVP trophy unless the Vikings made the playoffs, as I feel that distinction should mean more than just a pile of stats on a losing team.

Now that the Vikings are in we can say MVP-eterson.

[Scott M]

Now that the Vikings are in we can say MVP-eterson.

We?!? Are you on the team? IALTO!

[fishersofmen]

LMIT I am concerned about your health! However I do believe you are right he deserves the award.

I'm sure Dickerson is smiling tonight but like a previous comment said had Adrian been 100% at the beginning of the year this record would have been destroyed. In the first 6 games of the year he had one 100 yard game! The fact is this was the best year ever by any running back if you look at yards per carry and the number of attempts to get the yards.

[Scott M]

Great season for Peterson, it was tough to see him get so close. Imagine if Peterson was playing in 1984 when average 40 yard dash times were, what 5.0? And average lineman and linebacker weight was what, 240? He's shredding guys today that are bigger and faster, he'd be like Tecmo Bowl Bo Jackson in 1984. Dickerson can thank his lucky stars tonight's game didn't go to overtime and that AD got 31 less carries in 2012 than Mr. Fourth Quarter got in '84.

4 fumbles with 2 lost all year, Peterson's come a long ways with that. 2012 Peterson put back on the 2009 would have been pretty sweet; slightly better runner without the fumbles. 14 fumbles for Dickerson in 1984.

[bgmny]

Congrats to A.P. and the Vikes. Would have been great to see him get the record, but he pushed the Vikes into the playoffs and that is what really matters!

[JBMasterAngler]

Now that Allen and Peterson have come up just shy of big single season records on back to back years, I can't help but think that Ponder is in line to come up just short of the passing record next year

[zepman]

Lol^^^^

Seriously, congrats to AP...what a year!!

Should win MVP in a landslide considering his QB play this year.....

[masoct3]

Although the record was not broken, the main objective was winning this game. Hats off to AP.

[JackPineGuy]

just imagine if the the vikes pull out a miracle and win 4 more consecutive games giving ponder a ring. Might be the worst quarterback ever ta get one. I say the vikes got a shot. I think if they can get passed the packers, i think they could beat atlanta and i know they can beat the 49ers. SUPERBOWL BAAAAAAAAAAAABY. Id love ta watch the vikes ta a stab at denver or the pats in febuary.

[Antero]

Should win MVP in a landslide considering his QB play this year.....

AP should be in the conversation for MVP, no doubt, HOWEVER on the biggest most important play in the last few yrs for the Vikings, 3 and 11 with just a couple of minutes left was he on the field?

One can say that 3rd down plays are always the most crucial plays in every game, how many 3rd down plays is AP on the field for? How is a player MVP if he is not good enough to play in all situations?

[otterman91105]

Congrats to AP for a great come back season. Hopefully they can give green bay a run for the money in the playoffs.

[schmitty3]

AP should be in the conversation for MVP, no doubt, HOWEVER on the biggest most important play in the last few yrs for the Vikings, 3 and 11 with just a couple of minutes left was he on the field?

One can say that 3rd down plays are always the most crucial plays in every game, how many 3rd down plays is AP on the field for? How is a player MVP if he is not good enough to play in all situations?

Well considering he's a running back and it was 3rd and 11, he's probably not going to get the ball. Why would the run the ball when they absolutely NEED 11 yards to win or probably lose the game. Screen pass maybe, but not in that situation. Then you have Toby a good blocking rb who was on the bench the whole drive. Why not put in a fresh rb to block?

[FISHINGURU]

When do you expect Peterson to rest? He's been on the field for 3rd downs more this year then any other year, 3rd and long we use Toby.

Who busted a nice run at the end of the game to get well into field goal range for the win?

Peterson and Manning for C0-MVP. They should also share the come back player of the year award.

[Antero]

Toby for MVP? Nah. AP was not in cause he cannot or will not block and for whatever reason the coaches think his is not a dependable receiver.

[rundrave]

How is a player MVP if he is not good enough to play in all situations?

Because if you remove him from the Vikings they finish dead last.

[fishersofmen]

Manning walked in to a playoff winning team this year, a team that was winning with Tebow. He has had an outstanding year but so have other QB's in a league that has become set up for QB's to thrive and have big numbers. Peterson took a bottom dwelling team and carried them on his back to the playoffs while having the best year a running back has maybe ever had. Will other QB's ever have a year like Manning has this year? Most certainly. Will a running back ever have a season like Adrian just did? Maybe not. Sure hope he doesn't get robbed of the award.