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PLAYERS: Adrian Peterson,  Leslie Frazier
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings,  Chicago Bears
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Vikings running back Adrian Peterson strained his shoulder during the loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Nov. 25, coach Leslie Frazier said, but Peterson should be ready for the next game in Green Bay, Ben Goessling of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press reports. Peterson ran for 108 yards, surpassing 100 yards for a career-high fifth consecutive game, and was able to finish the game after injuring his shoulder. Source: The Redzone Posted via Mobile Device Attached Thumbnails  
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