Adrian Peterson's return is a dud, but he'll keep going (Yahoo Sports)

Adrian Peterson was hoping his faster-than-expected return would help catapult the Minnesota Vikings into the playoffs. Instead, the Vikings fell flat in a 34-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, a curiously uninspired performance that all but eliminated them from postseason contention. Peterson, who had not played since September because of a torn meniscus in his right knee, had just 22 yards on six carries, including a crucial fumble in the first half on a rare trip into Colts territory.