Former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is back in the NFC North, with his Detroit Lions favored by three points against the visiting Bears on Sunday. Peterson has 999 yards rushing in 12 career season-opening games. Here's where he ranks all-time on Week 1:
Adrian Peterson looks to climb all-time NFL Week 1 record books
By Star Tribune
September 12, 2020 at 9:37PM
Emmitt Smith1,247
Walter Payton1,067
Edgerrin James1,062
Jim Brown1,043
Adrian Peterson999
Peterson also has nine rushing touchdowns in season openers. Here is where that ranks:
Marcus Allen12
Chuck Muncie11
Priest Holmes10
Adrian Peterson9
MARK CRAIG
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