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Peterson frustrated by lack of second half carries

Adrian Peterson is getting frustrated over the lack of second half carries he's been given this year. Peterson's father, Nelson, said Adrian was upset that he wasn't used more frequently after the Vikings took a 20-0 lead over the Lions.
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Adrian Peterson is getting frustrated over the lack of second half carries he's been given this year. Peterson's father, Nelson, said Adrian was upset that he wasn't used more frequently after the Vikings took a 20-0 lead over the Lions.

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