Adrian Peterson Did The Work, But Brett Favre Deserves Some Credit

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Published: September 15, 2009

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... the hapless Cleveland Browns.

Most of it, anyway.

Yes, 180 yards rushing isn't easy to come by. And scoring three touchdowns, well, that's the definition of "carrying" an offensive load.

Peterson, while every bit as dazzling and athletic as advertised, wouldn't have had as much success on Sunday if it weren't for Minnesota's sound offensive line, quality play calling, and well-rounded supporting cast.

Having an elite defense doesn't hurt, either.

But the main factor that is being glazed over is actually how "little" Brett Favre impacted the game statistically.

While NFL analysts and writers commented on how Favre's presence made a world of a difference, all I see on B/R is how AP deserves 100 percent of the credit, how Favre "did nothing," and that he's still washed up.

But I don't see it that way.

I actually even think it's arguable that Favre will help AP in 2009 more than AP will help Favre.

True, Peterson is alread...

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