Peterson becoming a vocal leader

Adrian Peterson isn't known for being a vocal leader on the sideline. He usually lets his play do the talking. Peterson did both in Minnesota's win over the Cardinals, he rushed for a season-high 122 yards with 3 touchdowns and pumped up his teammates telling them to play a full 60-minutes.
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Adrian Peterson isn't known for being a vocal leader on the sideline. He usually lets his play do the talking. Peterson did both in Minnesota's win over the Cardinals, he rushed for a season-high 122 yards with 3 touchdowns and pumped up his teammates telling them to play a full 60-minutes.

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