Adrian Peterson

Week 11 vs. Houston Texans
Adrian Peterson lost work to D'Onta Foreman in Week 10 and looks like he's locked into a role that will be heavily touchdown-dependent. The Titans look like they will split the backfield work fairly evenly, therefore Peterson will need to find paydirt to be a usable fantasy starter. Peterson will have a great opportunity to do so this week against the Texans and their weak defense. Jeremy McNichols is looking questionable as he works through concussion protocol, and his absence would likely give Peterson a small boost in fantasy appeal this week. Keep an eye on Tennessee's injury reports, but consider Peterson if you have a flex spot to fill, especially if McNichols is inactive.

Week 9 at Los Angeles Rams
What year is it? Yes, Adrian Peterson is relevant in fantasy once again as the apparent fill-in for the injured Derrick Henry on early downs in Tennessee. The Titans love to run the ball and Peterson should immediately get an allotment of carries starting in Week 9 against the Rams, but several factors complicate his fantasy outlook. First off, Peterson is now 36 years old, well past the expiration date for most backs in the NFL. Second, he only signed with the team this week and therefore will need time to get up to speed on the scheme and the playbook. Finally, Jeremy McNichols is healthy and will surely occupy a passing-down role if not more following Henry's injury. Peterson should see some touches this week, but a tough matchup and uncertain role make him an extremely risky flex play in fantasy.

Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Adrian Peterson received a couple of goal-line carries last week at Tennessee but couldn’t punch it in. In the loss, he rushed six times for 23 yards, as D’Andre Swift accounting for the team’s two scores on the ground. With only two games remaining the rookie should continue to see the bulk of the action so don’t bother starting Peterson.