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Within minutes of the news that Adrian Peterson’s son was on life support after a savage beating, slimy Facebook pages and websites looking for a little publicity started using photos of Adrian’s other son, as if he was the child who died. Now Adrian’s asking it to end.

Adrian Peterson's two-year-old son has died from the injuries allegedly suffered at the hand of 27-year-old Joseph Patterson.

UPDATE (10:30 AM)- Peterson is back with the team and will address the media later this afternoon. Adrian Peterson did not practice Thursday and remains away from the team Friday morning while he deals with a family issue in South Dakota...

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's #28 Vikings jersey is the fourth-best selling jersey in the NFL. AP trails only Russell Wilson of Seattle, Denver's Peyton Manning and San Francisco QB Colin Kaepernick on the list. Out of the top ten, eight are quarterbacks and only one defensive player (Watt) made the list...

Viking running back Adrian Peterson eclipsed 2,000 yards rushing in 2012 after he sustained a major knee injury in week 16 of 2011.

Viking running back had sports hernia surgery today and revealed he sustained the injury in week 10 and played the rest of the season with the injury.

The Vikings lost 24-10 Saturday night in the NFC Wildcard playoffs to the Packers in Green Bay. Minnesota trailed 17-3 at halftime and fell behind 24-3 before scoring the final touchdown of the game.

Viking quarterback Christian Ponder was limited in practice Wednesday due to a sore elbow. He sustained the injury when he hit the helmet of a Packer player on his follow through. He stayed in the game and is expected to play Saturday at Green Bay.

The Vikings practiced without running back Adrian Peterson, safety Harrison Smith, cornerback Antoine Winfield, and linebacker/special teammer Tyron McKenzie.

The Vikings got a 29-yard field from Blair Walsh on the last play of the game to beat the Packers 37-34 Sunday. Minnesota led 20-10 at halftime but saw the Packers tie the game at 27 at 34 before won the game on the Walsh field goal.

Four Vikings were named to the NFC Pro Bowl team when the NFC and AFC Pro Bowl teams were announced. The four are running back Adrian Peterson, fullback Jerome Felton, kicker Blair Walsh and defensive end Jared Allen. Peterson is named to his 5th Pro Bowl team. Felton and Walsh are first time pro bowlers.

The Vikings defeated the Houston Texans Sunday afternoon 23-6 to improve to 9-6 and keep their playoff hopes alive. Minnesota fell behind 3-0 but led 13-3 at halftime.