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Peterson remains in Washington
Washington running back ADRIAN PETERSON signed a two-year deal with the team on Wednesday, meaning the soon-to-be 34-year-old rusher will be back in action in 2019 and possibly beyond. DERRIUS GUICE… More should return this year after an ACL injury last preseason, but Peterson’s presence ensures that the team will not need to rush him back. Third-down back CHRIS THOMPSON will also have a role in the backfield. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Ask the Experts: Who is the Comeback Player of the Year?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Who is the Comeback Player of the Year? more »
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Adrian Peterson leads Washington
Washington running back ADRIAN PETERSON caught a short touchdown pass early and had a long touchdown run late in the game to lead the offense past the New York Giants on Sunday. Peterson also ran for a season-high 149 yards against the Giants.
Source: Washington Post
Adrian Peterson has strained shoulder
Veteran Washington running back ADRIAN PETERSON suffered a strained shoulder in Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Fortunately for his fantasy owners, Peterson is not expected to miss any games due to the injury.
Source: Washington Times
Peterson impressive in Washington win
Washington running back ADRIAN PETERSON had his 52nd career 100-yard game on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The 33-year-old Peterson also added two rushing touchdowns as he continues to be a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners.
Source: Team Website
Peterson to play three or four more years
Washington running back ADRIAN PETERSON says he would like to play for another three or four years and he feels he can do so at a high level. The 33-year-old Peterson… More surely has his doubters but after an impressive opening game against his former team, who’s to say he can’t keep it up. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Veteran newbies lead Washington
Veterans ALEX SMITH and ADRIAN PETERSON led Washington to a season opening victory on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Both players got off to strong starts as the Washington offense appears to be in good hands.
Source: ESPN.com
Peterson to start season opener
Veteran running back ADRIAN PETERSON will be Washington’s starter in the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Peterson actually started six games for the Cardinals last season, before joining a Washington team this summer that has been hit hard by injuries at the running back position.
Source: NBC Sports
Podcast: August 29 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 3 of the NFL preseason: who got hurt, which old running backs looked young-ish again, how the rookie quarterbacks stack up, and which real-life roster-filler running back Todd McShay says could be starting for some NFL team (hint: Todd McShay is wrong). Sponsored by the Draft Dominator app from Footballguys. more »
Factoid: 30-something running backs
It’s been a good preseason for older running backs. Adrian Peterson looks like he’s going to lead Washington rushing. Alfred Morris looks like he’ll have a role in San Francisco. Marshawn Lynch carried the ball only once in the preseason, but it went for a 60-yard touchdown (that was nullified by a penalty). Can any of these guys help fantasy teams? more »
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Around the NFL: Adrian Peterson
Washington signed Adrian Peterson to a veteran's minimum deal last week. He's 33 years old and averaged 3.4 yards per carry across two teams last season, so his best football is behind him. But after watching his debut with Washington last night, it looks like he can still play. more »
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Peterson shines in Washington debut
New Washington running back ADRIAN PETERSON made an impressive return to NFL action in Friday night’s preseason game against the Denver Broncos. Peterson looked like his old fantasy self while rushing for 56 yards on 11 carries in just under a half of action.
Source: NFL.com
Peterson to make Washington debut on Friday
New Washington running back ADRIAN PETERSON will make his debut with the team during Friday’s preseason game against the Denver Broncos. While head coach Jay Gruden wouldn’t say how much Peterson… More will play, he did say that his new running back would get “a few” touches. Fantasy owners will need to tune in Friday evening to see what exactly Gruden means by “a few” touches. Less
Source: Team Website
Washington signs Adrian Peterson
Washington officially signed free agent running back ADRIAN PETERSON to a contract on Monday to provide depth to an injury-plagued backfield. Peterson says he is excited about the opportunity and added… More that he has been keeping himself in shape over the offseason. Injuries could provide Peterson with an opportunity in Washington, but at age 33 he represents a fantasy risk. Less
Source: Team Website
Around the NFL: Washington signing Peterson
I am not a big fan of Adrian Peterson (who is joining Washington). He’s 33 years old, and that’s awfully long in the tooth for a running back. Everyone hits the end of the road. more »
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