NFL predictions: Can Adrian Peterson keep running strong?

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Adrian Peterson was a 31-year-old tailback last season who rushed 37 times for 72 yards, then suffered a knee injury and underwent surgery for a torn meniscus. That ended his season.'Authentic Demarcus Lawrence Jersey

NFL tailbacks who are injured at 31 rarely get a chance to play at 32.Authentic Terrance Williams Jersey

But Peterson did. He was cut by the Vikings in the off-season and signed with New Orleans and played four games for the SaintsAuthentic Corey Liuget Jersey, carrying 27 times for 81 yards and showing much discontent with his lack of workload.

NFL tailback who are injured at 31 and get a chance to play at 32 and don’t produce,<womens Terrance Williams Jersey rarely get another chance to show that they’re not washed up.

But Peterson did. He was traded to the Arizona Cardinals a month ago, and three games into his desert career, Peterson has had two monster games: 134 yards on 26 carries in a 38-33 victory over the Buccaneers and 159 yards on 37 carries in a 20-10 victory over the 49ers.Authentic Kyle Emanuel Jersey

Turns out, the former Sooner and one of the NFL’s all-time great running backs isn’t finished.Authentic Stephen Paea Jersey,

Peterson’s career rushing total stands at 12,355 yards,142 yards. And while he’s no longer a threat to break Emmitt Smith’s NFL record of 18, Peterson figures to keep moving up the list.,womens Drew Kaser Jersey，

Peterson stands 14th all-time in NFL rushing. Just 598 more yards moves him past Marcus Allen, Marshall Faulk, Edgerrin James, Jim Brown and Tony Dorsett.，womens Joe Barksdale Jersey，

Peterson has found new life in Arizona. With the Vikings, Peterson’s consistency and commitment to workouts and dogged determination made him at least a threat to challenge Smith’s incredible record. But in 2014,womens Matt Slauson Jersey， Peterson was suspended for child abuse and played in only one game. Then came the injury.

Give Peterson 2，,000 more yards,Authentic Joe Barksdale Jersey， and he would at least be in the discussion for an assault on Smith’s total. But that’s the point of aging tailbacks – they don’t hold up. They wear out.

Can Peterson be different in Arizona? Can he recapture the Minnesota magic that made him a legendary Viking, even at age 32 and beyond? So far,womens Demarcus Lawrence Jersey，the answer is yes.

Let’s get to the predictions:Authentic Matt Slauson Jersey，

Seahawks at Cardinals: Seattle 20-13.womens Stephen Paea Jersey The Seahawks have allowed 4.3 yards per carry, which ranks them 24th in the NFL in rush defense. So perhaps Peterson can find running room. But without quarterback Carson Palmer to keep Seattle’s defense honest, it’s not likely Peterson can have another big game.

Saints at Bills: New Orleans 27-20. womens Corey Liuget Jersey，Huge game for Buffalo, which currently sits at 5-3 and is in position for one of the AFC wild-card spots. But lose this one to the hot Saints, and Buffalo falls back into a big mosh pit of contenders.

Packers at Bears: Green Bay 20-17.womens Kyle Emanuel Jersey， The Packers aren’t out of the playoff hunt, Ravens, even with Aaron Rodgers sidelined and Brett Hundley looking ineffective at quarterback. Green Bay was 4-1 when Rodgers went out and now is 4-4. But four of the Packers’ next five games are against the Bears, Browns and Buccaneers. Green Bay isn’t dead yet.

Browns at Lions: Detroit 31-10. Speaking of manageable schedules, Chicago twice,Authentic Drew Kaser Jersey>, five of the Lions’ next six games are against Cleveland Baltimore and Tampa Bay.