So much changes every week in a fantasy season. Two weeks ago, could you have imagined that not one, but two running backs with the name Adrian Peterson would be sure fantasy starters? The rookie Peterson had torn a ligament in his knee, while the veteran Peterson was stuck behind the oddly safe Cedric Benson. Two Adrian Petersons starring in Week 13, who knew that could have happened? Hey, that's almost as crazy as a pair of McCown quarterback brothers having big games the same day!
Well, that actually happened as well, and the McCowns indeed topped the Petersons on Sunday for fantasy points, but not fantasy impact. Adrian Peterson of the Vikings came back from his knee injury quickly with a big game, giving his owners thoughts of fantasy championships, while that other Adrian Peterson -- not related, of course -- looked pretty good for the Bears and appears someone to trust.
I was impressed with both of them. The one in Minnesota wore a special brace on his right knee, admitting that he had worn the bulky brace around the house the last few weeks to get used to it. Look, whatever gets the job done, I say. Peterson showed no rust, and resumed his Rookie of the Year chase with 116 yards on 15 carries. With the 49ers, Bears and sieve-like Broncos still on the schedule, Peterson will likely be carrying fantasy owners to titles.
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Eric Karabell
