Adrian Peterson Fantasy News 2011/2012

HacheMan · Oct 27, 2011

Adrian Peterson - RB - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Adrian Peterson (ankle) was limited in his return to practice on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach Leslie Frazier allowed that Peterson "moved around pretty good." Peterson downplayed the injury Thursday, telling reporters that he's "durable" and can "carry the load" at running back. There's not a better fantasy bet than Peterson for Week 8 against the Panthers.
Oct. 27 - 4:48 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Judd Zulgad on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 21, 2011

Adrian Peterson - RB - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>A league source tells Profootballtalk.com that Adrian Peterson will miss "at least" one game with his high left ankle sprain.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach Leslie Frazier said Monday that the Vikings were holding out hope Peterson would be able to practice on Friday, but that's overly optimistic. The fact that Monday's MRI revealed "some ligament damage" is perhaps the most concerning development, regardless of the "Grade 1" characterization. Peterson's recovery timetable is going to depend on swelling and related factors that are unpredictable. Fantasy owners need to pick up Toby Gerhart and brace for a one- to two-game absence for Peterson, at least.
Nov. 21 - 2:08 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Profootballtalk on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 23, 2011

Adrian Peterson - RB - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Adrian Peterson (ankle) will be in a walking boot until Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach Leslie Frazier sounds resigned to not having his best player this week. He said Peterson will have to practice Friday in order to play Sunday and that looks extremely unlikely right now. Profootballtalk.com has already reported that Peterson will miss "at least" one game. And with the Vikings at 2-8, they certainly won't rush their franchise player back. Toby Gerhart will almost certainly start in a brutal matchup against the Falcons Sunday.
Nov. 23 - 12:40 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 28, 2011

Adrian Peterson - RB - Vikings </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reported on Around the League Monday that he's "heard" Adrian Peterson (ankle) likely won't play in Week 13.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"I don't think it'll be this week, from what I've heard," said La Canfora. "High ankle sprain, that's a big deal for a running back. ... He may get out there and run around a little bit this week, but I have a hard time believing he'll be back in a starting capacity." La Canfora noted that the Vikings hoped Peterson would practice by Friday of last week, but it never materialized. Consider Peterson on the doubtful side of questionable for Week 13.
Nov. 28 - 5:23 p.m. ET</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Nov 30, 2011

Adrian Peterson - RB - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Adrian Peterson (ankle) did not participate in Vikings practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Both ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Jason La Canfora are on the record as saying Peterson is doubtful to return this week, and his chances will further dwindle if he misses another practice on Thursday. At this point, his best-case scenario is likely being a game-time decision against the Broncos.
Nov. 30 - 1:52 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dan Wiederer on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 3, 2011

Adrian Peterson - RB - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>According to coach Leslie Frazier, the workout Adrian Peterson (ankle) was able to get in before officially being ruled out for Week 13 was "far better than a week ago."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"(Peterson's) able to do things straight-line pretty good," Frazier. "But the cutting is still a little bit of an issue." Barring a setback, Peterson appears on track to return in Week 14 and only miss two games with his high-ankle sprain. The Vikings will be taking on an Ndamukong Suh-less Lions defense in Week 14.
Dec. 3 - 9:58 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 4, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>A league source tells Profootballtalk.com that Adrian Peterson's high ankle sprain could sideline him for Week 14, as well.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>PFT's Mike Florio suggests the Vikings might shut down Peterson altogether for the final five games because they're not serious playoff contenders. NFL teams don't normally operate like that, but it's certainly conceivable that the Vikings will take every precaution possible with their $96 million back. Fantasy owners should be prepared to be without A.P. beyond just Week 13.
Dec. 4 - 10:40 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 5, 2011

Adrian Peterson - RB - Vikings </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said at his Monday press conference that Adrian Peterson is "very close" to returning from his high-ankle sprain.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Frazier stopped short of guaranteeing Peterson will return to practice on Wednesday, however, and could just be projecting early-week optimism. Profootballtalk.com reported Sunday that Peterson might not only miss his third straight game in Week 14, but could soon be shut down for the season. We'll know more on Wednesday.
Dec. 5 - 1:47 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 7, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Adrian Peterson (ankle) was not participating in Vikings practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Peterson admitted Tuesday that his ankle is only at 70 percent. We're not expecting him to test it until Friday.
Dec. 7 - 12:45 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 12, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Monday that he expects Adrian Peterson (ankle) to play in Week 15 against the Saints.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Frazier said Peterson was "very close" to playing Sunday against the Lions. Peterson will end up missing three games with a high ankle sprain, and should be at or near 100 percent after the extended layoff. Toby Gerhart will resume clear-cut backup duties. Percy Harvin will continue to be featured in Minnesota's passing game with Michael Jenkins on injured reserve.
Dec. 12 - 1:38 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 14, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Adrian Peterson (ankle) was officially listed as "limited" in Wednesday's practice, but is on track to start against the Saints.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"To have him back gives everybody a jolt," said coach Leslie Frazier, confirming that the Vikes fully expect Peterson back from his three-game absence. Peterson will be a top-five fantasy running back against New Orleans' weak run defense.
Dec. 14 - 5:50 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>