Adrian Peterson feels he's on track for Week 1

Jun 20, 2012

When asked if Week 1 was a reasonable goal, Vikings RB Adrian Peterson had this to say: "Yeah, I feel like it's realistic. That's my goal, to be back by the first game. As of right now, I feel like I'm heading in the right direction to meet that."

See the full video interview (with workout clips) here.

Fantasy Impact:

If he were to play in Week 1, he would only be about 9 months removed from ACL surgery. No RB has returned to form after tearing his ACL in that timeframe, so we're skeptical but less so than a few weeks ago. Those owners who decide to roll the dice on Peterson will need to be sure to draft Toby Gerhart as a handcuff. If he does play, don't expect the usual AP in Week 1 -- he's going to have to work his way back to form.

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.