Comparing Adrian Peterson's first two years in the NFL with other top rushers

 

Published: June 28, 2009

Minnesota Vikings running back and former Oklahoma Sooner Adrian Peterson racked up 3,101 yards and 22 TDs in his first two NFL seasons. Here’s how the league’s top 10 all-time rushers fared in their first two years:

→1. Emmitt Smith : 18,355 career yards

Through 2 seasons: 2,500 yards, 23 TDs

→2. Walter Payton : 16,726 career yards

Through 2 seasons: 2,0...


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