Posts Tagged ‘Adrian Peterson’
Posted: Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: First and 10, Aaron Rodgers, Adrian Peterson, Al Davis, Albert Breer, Ben Roethlisberger, Benjarvus Green-Ellis, Dave Dameshek, Derrick Mason, frank gore, Fred Jackson, Houston Texanns, Houston Texans, LeBron James, Matt Cassel, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
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Posted: Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 | NFL Playbook Staff Tags: Adrian Peterson, Calvin Johnson, LeBron James, Peyton Manning, Playbook, Tom Brady
Since NBA commissioner David Stern just announced the first two weeks of the basketball season are no more, we had an interesting corollary for all you roundball-lovers.
Posted: Monday, October 10th, 2011 | NFL Playbook Staff Tags: Playbook, Adrian Peterson, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, aubrayo franklin, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chris Hoke, Chris Johnson, Darrelle Revis, DeSean Jackson, George Wilson, Green Bay Packers, Jackie Battle, Jason Avant, Jeremy Maclin, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Wilson, LeGarrette Blount, Marshall Newhouse, Marshawn Lynch, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Patrick Peterson, Patrick Willis, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tom Brady, Wes Welker
Another exciting week of games on Sunday – which means another interesting day of Monday tape study.
Posted: Monday, October 10th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: First and 10, Adrian Peterson, Al Davis, Green Bay Packers, Mario Williams, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Rex Ryan, Tim Tebow
The Jets owe the Eagles a debt of gratitude. If it wasn’t for that nightmare of a “Dream Team” in Philly, the spotlight would be a little hotter on that other green team with high pre-season expectations. The Jets are sinking fast after the Patriots handed them a third straight loss on Sunday, and three veteran wide receivers are denying reports that they’ve gone to coach Rex Ryan to complain about offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.
Posted: Friday, September 16th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Data Points, Adrian Peterson, Barry Sanders, Chris Johnson, Jim Brown, Terrell Davis
After he gained gained 98 rush yards on 16 carries against San Diego last week, Vikings RB Adrian Peterson now has rushed for 1,650 yards in 15 career games in the month of September. Peterson averages 110.0 rush yards per game in the month, which is the second-highest average in September in NFL history (minimum 10 games), behind only Hall of Famer Jim Brown. And when you consider the other names on this list, September success is impressive indeed.
Posted: Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Countdown to Kickoff, Adrian Peterson, Arian Foster, Chris Johnson, Darren McFadden, Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Turner, Peyton Hillis
We’re eight days away from the start of the 2011 NFL season, and Week 1 of last season is when Arian Foster became a household name. The Texans opened with a win over the Colts behind Foster’s 231 yards rushing and three touchdowns.
Posted: Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Adrian Peterson, Ben Roethlisberger, Donovan McNabb, Greg Jennings, Hakeem Nicks, Jeremy Maclin, Joseph Addai, Knowshon Moreno, Michael Crabtree, Nate Kaeding, Reggie Bush, Rob Gronkowski, Steve Smith, Willis McGahee
NFL.com held it’s annual experts league on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Michael Fabiano breaks down his team and analyzes all of his draft picks.
Posted: Monday, August 15th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Chris Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Rainn Wilson, Tennessee Titans, The Champ
Even Dwight from The Office is over the Chris Johnson holdout. But do not let it ruin your fantasy draft preparation.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Adrian Peterson, Donovan McNabb, Percy Harvin, Sidney Rice, Visanthe Shiancoe
The addition of Donovan McNabb is good news for Adrian Peterson and the rest of the Vikings’ top offensive options.
Posted: Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Data Points, Adrian Peterson, Arian Foster, Chris Johnson, Michael Turner
With offenses throwing the ball more than ever, it’s becoming rare for running backs to have monster seasons like their counterparts posted in the past.
Posted: Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 | Craig Ellenport Tags: First and 10, Adrian Peterson, Bob Einstein, Chad Henne, Champ Bailey, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Darrelle Revis, J.B. Smoove, Jeff Garlin, Larry David, Nnamdi Asomugha, Rich Eisen, Tom Brady
We know you’re all waiting impatiently for the new season of HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” this summer, and so are we.
Posted: Sunday, July 3rd, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Top 100 of 2011, Adrian Peterson, Andre Johnson, Darrelle Revis, Deion Sanders, Drew Brees, Ed Reed, Julius Peppers, Lindsey Soto, Peyton Manning, Ray Lewis, Tom Brady, Troy Polamalu
NFL players crowned their No. 1 on NFL Network’s “The Top 100 Players of 2011″ on Sunday night, completing a 10-week voyage that generated as much controversy as it did consensus before coming down to yet another battle between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. This time, it was Brady’s hour.
Posted: Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Adrian Peterson, Data Points, Michael Turner, Steven Jackson
While there might not be a bunch of traditional “workhorse” running backs in the league these days, there are still some guys who are toting the rock 20 times per game.
Posted: Monday, June 13th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: First and 10, Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson, Devin Hester, Marshall Faulk, Ray Rice, Steven Jackson, Top 100 Players of 2011, Vince Wilfork
What’s a Monday morning without a chance to hear Dave Dameshek vent about Sunday night’s episode of “Top 100 Players of 2011,” which aired on NFL Network?
Posted: Sunday, June 12th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Top 100 of 2011, Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson, Jamaal Charles, LaDainian Tomlinson, Marshall Faulk, Steven Jackson, Warren Sapp, Willie McGinest
A group of 10 elite running backs have earned their place on NFL Network’s “The Top 100 Players of 2011″ series. Kansas City Chiefs blazer Jamaal Charles (No. 33) and St. Louis Rams mainstay Steven Jackson (No. 38) were revealed in Sunday night’s telecast. NFL Network analyst Marshall Faulk, one of the greatest running back to ever suit up for the Rams, thinks Jackson deserved to be higher. The rankings are based completely on votes from NFL players. “When you look at what he brings to the table, he’s a complete back,” Faulk said on Sunday night’s “Top 100: Players of 2011 Reactions” show. “He can take it the distance, he gets the tough yardage, and yes, he carries the […]