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Key Matchup: Bears' Defense Against Vikings RB Adrian Peterson

Found November 23, 2012 on Sports Blog Net: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Adrian Peterson,  Percy Harvin
TEAMS: Chicago Bears,  Minnesota Vikings
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The Chicago Bears have had a tough time with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson since he came into the league in 2007. The last time the Vikings beat the Bears in Chicago was in Peterson's debut on October 14, 2007. He had 224 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries in the Vikings 34-31 win at Soldier Field that day. In eight career games against the Bears, Peterson has 823 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. The Bears' defense has kept him under 100 yards in his past four games against them. He has 90 yards and one touchdown in his past two games against them. But he has been a beast this season. He currently leads the NFL with 1,128 yards this season. His average of 112.8 yards per game puts him at the top of that category. He has played five games with a sore left ankle and has rushed for more than 123 yards in four of those games with five touchdown runs. The guy is just 11 months removed from tearing his ACL and MCL in his left knee and he's arguabl...
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