VIDEO: Adrian Peterson carries 49ers' defenders to 1st-down
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson returned to the field for the first time in a year and put his legendarily strong legs on display in the second quarter.
Peterson was able to carry several San Francisco 49ers defenders about five yards as he was able to get the first down and extend the Vikings drive.
Adrian Peterson carries the 49ers on his back. #nfl #MINvsSF pic.twitter.com/P1bhIGggqR
— Alex Peterson (@AlexPeterson777) September 15, 2015
The former All-Pro has six touches for 23 total yards early and does not appear to have lost a step.
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