Peterson to remain the focus of opposing defenses

Dec 01, 2009

Vikings quarterback Brett Favre keeps torching teams through the air, and yet opposing defenses remain focused on stopping Adrian Peterson.

Sure, Peterson is getting stopped at times. The Chicago Bears held him to an average of 3.4 yards per carry, with a long of just 15 yards.

And what did the Bears get to show for it? A 36-10 beating on Sunday at the Metrodome.

Favre completed 32 of 48 attempts for 392 yards and three touchdowns. With the Bears clamping down on Peterson, it made sense to crank up the passing attack.

"Like I've said before, there's no defensive coordinator in the National Football League that's ever going to come in here and say, 'Well, what we're going to do with these guys is, they're passing it good, we're going to take away the pass and allow them to run the ball,' " Vikings coach Brad Childress said today.

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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.