Peterson has to try playing Sunday... right?
The Minnesota Vikings are crossing their collective fingers that their best player will be available Sunday against Carolina.
Tailback Adrian Peterson returned to practice Friday on a limited basis after sitting out Thursday because of a sore hamstring. Coach Brad Childress listed him as questionable on the injury report Friday and said he will make a final decision Sunday morning.
Peterson has said he plans to play, and Childress told reporters in Minnesota that "you always listen to the player." On the other hand, Childress said: "Sometimes you have to protect the player from himself."
Chester Taylor would start in Peterson's place Sunday and will probably see extended playing time regardless.
The "questionable" designation technically means a player has a 50 percent chance of playing. If we had to guess, we'd say Peterson will at least try to play Sunday. His presence could be the difference between 1-2 and 0-3 for the Vikings.
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