Frazier: If he plays, Adrian Peterson will be “limited” in Week 1

Sep 03, 2012

Leslie Frazier still isn't saying whether star halfback Adrian Peterson will play in Sunday's opener, but the Minnesota Vikings' coach confirmed the obvious on Monday:

If Peterson plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars at all, he won't play much.

"We wouldn't want to approach it, for sure, if he makes it back with the mindset that he has gone through an entire offseason with his teammates," Frazier said of Peterson, who has been working his way back from left knee reconstruction on Dec. 30.

"We recognize if he's able to get in this first ball game, it'll be with limited exposure. We'll talk about it as the week goes on and see how he's doing and if it's even a valuable option to let him play."

Fantasy Impact:

There is a growing sense that Peterson may not even play in Week 1, and if he does he will serve as Toby Gerhart's backup.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

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

1 hour ago

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.