Published September 08, 2012, 12:00 AM

Adrian Peterson


(AP Photo)

In this July 28 file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson runs during NFL football training camp in Mankato, Minn. Peterson has been pressing to play in Week 1 almost since he went down with a torn left ACL late last season. Vikings coaches are watching carefully to see if he’s ready to play against Jacksonville on Sunday.

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