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Published: November 20, 2008
Vikings give Adrian Peterson day off to rest beat-up body
EDEN PRAIRIE , Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings gave former Oklahoma standout Adrian Peterson 's body a break.
Peterson was held out of today's practice and did some running in the pool instead.
Coach Brad Childress said he decided the NFL 's leading rusher needed a day to rest after taking plenty of hard hits in last week's game against Tampa Bay .
Peterson has 1,100 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. His 225...
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