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Adrian Peterson and the Quest for 2,000 Yards
Published: June 29, 2009
He had it easy last season facing the 32nd ranked defense of the Detroit Lions and the 26th ranked Green Bay Packers twice. Both teams have upgraded their defense and it's unlikely either will finish in the same spot again.
The Bears on the other hand ranked fifth in rush defense last season and Peterson played them twice, rushing for 252 yards.
Overall in 2008, rushing defenses that Peterson faced ranked an average of 19th.
In 2009, Peterson will face rushing defenses that finished an average of 18th in 2008.
This season, he faces stiffer competition.
In back-to-back weeks, Peterson will have to rush against the Baltimore Ravens at home before heading on the road to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens finished 2008 ranked third in rushing defense while the Steelers ranked second.
Peterson didn't have the opportunity to face a traditional 3-4 defense la...
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