The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South
The Tennessee Titans needed the game of Derrick Henry’s career and another big comeback to win their first AFC South title since 2008JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Titans need win over Texans to win AFC South title
A win over the Houston Texans on Sunday will give the Tennessee Titans their first AFC South title since 2008DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP sources: Star Vikings RB Cook absent after father's death
Running back Dalvin Cook is not with the Minnesota Vikings this week due to the death of his fatherDECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings might be the final opponent of Adrian Peterson’s NFL career The former Minnesota Vikings running back could be nearing the end of his time in the NFL. It’s been four seasons since Adrian Peterson last...
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Lions’ Adrian Peterson faces Vikings on Sunday in what could be his final NFL game After 14 seasons and more than 14,000 yards rushing, could Sunday finally be the end of the line for Adrian Peterson? The Detroit Lions runn...
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Derrick Henry poised to repeat as NFL's rushing leader
Derrick Henry has been running into lots of NFL records and now he’s a game away from joining another exclusive groupDECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Season-low snap count Peterson logged four carries for 10 yards while playing a season-low six offensive snaps during Saturday's 47-7 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact In a game where the Lions trailed by 34 points at halftime, Peterson finished third in playing time behind each of D'Andre Swift and Kerryon Johnson, who is trusted in pass protection and has seen at least one target in all but three games this year. While it's possible the playing time could work more in Peterson's favor in Week 17 against the Vikings, it seems clear that interim head coach Darrell Bevell wants to be giving rookie D'Andre Swift all the experience he can handle.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Packers' run defense faces major test against Titans, Henry
An inability to stop the run cost Green Bay a Super Bowl berth in JanuaryDECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions firing more employees than winning games lately
The Detroit Lions have more fired employees than victories the past two monthsDECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings' offense can't make up for depleted defense
The Vikings have needed their offense to be nearly perfect with a retooled and inexperienced defense being exploited by opponents this seasonDECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes back seat to Swift Peterson collected 23 yards on six carries during Sunday's 46-25 loss to the Titans.
Impact D'Andre Swift garnered more than two-thirds of the Lions' RB rush attempts Sunday, as the future Hall of Famer was held to six or fewer carries for a second consecutive game. For those who were hoping to rely upon Peterson as a starting option during the fantasy postseason, his workload has diminished at the most inopportune time. Swift's absences between Weeks 11 and 13 allowed Peterson to collect 12.7 rush attempts per game. With the rookie back in the fold now, however, Peterson's opportunities have diminished.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The best clutch coach in the NFL? Look to Kansas City
There's actually a ranking service to determines who the best clutch coach in the NFL isDECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Detroit Lions' Adrian Peterson on watching Titans' Derrick Henry play Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson on Dec. 17, 2020, shows his respect for Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • FREEP.COM
Packers continue quest for No. 1 seed as they host Panthers
The Green Bay Packers’ path to the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs is straightforwardDECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puts in full practice Peterson (forearm) practiced in full Thursday.
Impact Peterson matched his least busy game of the season this past Sunday versus the Packers, turning his five touches into 30 yards from scrimmage. In the wake of the contest, he was a limited practice participant Wednesday, but his elevation to all reps one day later has cleared him for Week 15 at Tennessee, where Peterson will contend for RB reps with D'Andre Swift and Kerryon Johnson.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to start week Peterson (forearm) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Peterson hasn't been forced to miss game-action yet this season, so there's not yet substantial reason to be worried about his availability for Week 15. Of course, with both D'Andre Swift and Kerryon Johnson healthy, the Lions could opt to give Peterson some time off if he isn't at full strength.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to reserve role Peterson rushed four times for seven yards and caught one pass for 23 yards in Sunday's 31-24 loss to Green Bay.
Impact While D'Andre Swift commanded over half of the offensive snaps in his return from a possible concussion, Peterson saw a quarter of the snaps and logged less than half of the touches of his counterpart. Kerryon Johnson even usurped the veteran's usual role at the goal line, scoring on a two-yard plunge in the fourth quarter. Although Peterson should continue to see some playing time down the stretch, Swift's role should only grow as he distances himself from his injury, giving fantasy owners no reason to pick up either of the rookie's backups from the waiver wire.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North
The Pittsburgh Steelers already have a playoff berth clinched before kicking off against the Buffalo BillsDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jets RB Ty Johnson went from sending emails to scoring TDs
Ty Johnson ran for a career-high 104 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries in the New York Jets’ 31-28 loss to Las Vegas last SundayDECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE DAILY DRIVE: Why Detroit Lions' Adrian Peterson says he could play past 40 Badgers and Brett Favre -- all part of the charmed Wisconsin life of Lions' Darrell Bevell
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Why Detroit Lions' Adrian Peterson says he could play past 40 Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson, 35, feels great and says he could play past 40 years old. But his goal is to play four more NFL...
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • FREEP.COM
Rodgers-led Packers on brink of NFC North title, play Lions
Aaron Rodgers had his 37th birthday recently and is showing no signs of slowing downDECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trubisky understands storyline with Bears set to face Watson
Mitchell Trubisky insists it doesn’t bother him that the 2017 draft remains such a hot topic in ChicagoDECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Coutee, Akers
FANTASY PLAYS: Week 14 is playoff time for most leagues, and while other leagues are concluding their regular seasons this week, the focus is on finding needed waiver wire depth fo...DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
