Adrian Peterson Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Adrian Peterson
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Age: 39
Weight: 220 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
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by Jordan Heck

· Aug 11, 2015 · 8:16 PM EDT

MIN RB Adrian Peterson - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Adrian Peterson is back! After playing in only one game last season due to a suspension, Peterson returns and is expected to do big things. In all eight seasons he's played (excluding 2014), he's scored at least 10 touchdowns on the ground. He's also rushed for over 1,000 yards in all but two seasons (finished with 970 in 12 games in 2011). Some could also view taking a year off from the physical nature of an NFL season to be a good thing for Peterson in terms of his health. He should be rejuvenated and ready to spring into action.

Fantasy Downside
Peterson's legal troubles still loom somewhat. He has to make sure he doesn't get in trouble again, or else he's looking at another suspension. He's no spring chicken, either. Peterson is 30 years old, and running backs tend to go downhill once they reach this age. It remains to be seen if he's still the incredible back that rushed for over 2,000 yards not that long ago.

Bottom Line
Peterson is one of the best in the business when he plays. If he's healthy and not facing a suspension, he's someone you want in your lineup. He's never had a bad season, unless you count last year. He should be viewed as a first-round draft pick and one of the anchors of your squad.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 11, 2014 · 7:06 PM EDT

MIN RB Adrian Peterson - Week 2, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Adrian Peterson - Week 2 vs. New England

Update

Adrian Peterson is deactivated for Sunday's game and therefore won't play. Get him out of your lineups.

End Update

Despite not being the team's leading rusher in Week 1 (WR Cordarrelle Patterson had 102 yards on the groun), Adrian Peterson should still be viewed as an elite player. Peterson got plenty of touches (21 carries, 2 receptions) and finished with 93 total yards. Not a bad outing.

This week he draws an extremely favorable matchup in New England. The Patriots allowed Knowshon Moreno to run wild for 134 yards in Week 1. I think we're all in agreement that AP has more talent than Moreno.

The Pro Bowl rusher is a must-start this week in a great matchup. Start him with confidence.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 04, 2014 · 2:45 PM EDT

MIN RB Adrian Peterson - Week 1, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Adrian Peterson - Week 1 vs. St. Louis

Last season the Rams were a favorable matchup for running backs. They allowed the sixth-most points to backs, which is good news for a talented guy like Adrian Peterson.

Peterson is still one of the top running backs in the NFL even at age 29. He should find a lot of success under Norv Turner's offense. Start him with confidence in a favorable matchup against the Rams.

by Jordan Heck

· Aug 18, 2014 · 11:42 AM EDT

MIN RB Adrian Peterson - 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

With the departure of Toby Gerhart to Jacksonville, Adrian Peterson really has no competition. He’s also proven himself in the past. He’s rushed for double-digit touchdowns every season in his seven-year career.

The arrival of offensive coordinator Norv Turner also bodes well for the Pro Bowler. Turner’s system should get Peterson more involved in the passing game. The Vikings’ rusher is an exceptional pass-catcher, but his stats have never shown it. He’s never had more than 50 receptions in a season, which could change this year.

Fantasy Downside
Peterson isn’t a spring chicken anymore. He’s 29 years old, which is getting up there in running back years. He’s also the primary playmaker on the Vikings’ offense. The passing attack isn’t that threatening, which means defenses will key in on Peterson.

Bottom Line
The Vikings’ star is a top-five pick in all formats. He’s proven to be too valuable and productive in the past. He’s a low risk selection in the first round.