Why is AP sitting out of practice?

[Bananaman]

I saw it was non injury related on sportsline

[Outshined]

By CHIP SCOGGINS and JUDD ZULGAD, Star Tribune

 

Last update: December 4, 2008 - 10:34 PM

 

 

Adrian Peterson rattled off his body parts that endured tough hits in the Vikings' 34-14 victory over the Bears on Sunday.

 

"I took a shot on my right knee, my left knee, my ankle, my foot, my hip," the running back said Thursday. "I took so many shots, but I'm feeling pretty good."

 

Peterson took a handful of shots as he bounced off defenders on a 11-yard run in the first quarter. Asked how many guys hit him on that particular run, Peterson smiled and said: "I haven't finished counting yet."

 

He limped off the field twice Sunday and sat out Wednesday's practice in order to rest. Vikings coach Brad Childress said he limited Peterson in practice Thursday and listed him on the injury report as "not injury related."

 

Peterson said he was sore and "a little beat up" after the game, but that the rest this week has helped.

 

 

"I'm feeling pretty good," he said. "I had the day off, kind of rest my body a little bit. So I'm feeling rejuvenated and ready to go."

 

Peterson has the second-most carries (270) in the NFL, trailing Atlanta's Michael Turner (282). Peterson, the league's leading rusher with 1,311 yards, already has surpassed his carry total from last season (238) with four games remaining.

 

Childress said he intends to use Chester Taylor more down the stretch to help reduce the wear and tear on Peterson.

 

"We've got two guys to keep us fresh," Peterson said. "When I'm not in there pounding the ball, he's in there pounding the ball. It really wears down the defense."

Adrian Peterson was limited in practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday, but he says he feels refreshed.

Edited December 5, 2008 by Outshined

[MrTed46]

(Rotoworld) Adrian Peterson returned to a complete practice on Friday.

Analysis: The Vikings limited "All Day's" practice reps early in the week in an effort to keep him fresh. Peterson should run wild at Ford Field on Sunday.