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Adrian Peterson moves up to 8th on all-time rushing list
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson surpassed 1,000 yards for the season Saturday, becoming the oldest running back to reach the milestone in 34 years.
In the process, the 33-year-old Peterson surpassed one of his idols -- Eric Dickerson -- to move into eighth on the all-time rushing list.
Peterson entered Saturday's game against the Tennessee Titans needing 77 yards to reach 1,000 for the season. He ran for 60 yards in the first half and gained the necessary yards on his first carry in the fourth quarter, a 5-yard gain.
He is 2 months older than Frank Gore was when he accomplished the feat two years ago, making Peterson the oldest player to rush for 1,000 yards in a season since former Redskins running back John Riggins did so in 1984.
In the process, the 33-year-old Peterson surpassed one of his idols -- Eric Dickerson -- to move into eighth on the all-time rushing list.
Peterson entered Saturday's game against the Tennessee Titans needing 77 yards to reach 1,000 for the season. He ran for 60 yards in the first half and gained the necessary yards on his first carry in the fourth quarter, a 5-yard gain.
He is 2 months older than Frank Gore was when he accomplished the feat two years ago, making Peterson the oldest player to rush for 1,000 yards in a season since former Redskins running back John Riggins did so in 1984.
Frank Gore, by the way, says he wants to return for his 15th NFL season next year.
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