Adrian Peterson in record run against Chargers

November 4, 2007

Adrian Peterson ran for 296 yards Sunday against the Chargers.

Peterson's running set the NFL's single-game rushing record.

Peterson also becomes the first player in NFL history to run for over 200 yards in two games in his rookie season.

Peterson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie returned a missed field goal 103-yards for a touchdown, his third touchdown in successive weeks. There were three 100-yard touchdowns on Sunday, the first time that has happened since 1958.

The Vikings also set a club single-game record with 378 rushing yards.

The Chargers ranked seventh in the NFL in rushing defense, allowing 88.9 rushing yards-per-game, heading in to Sunday.

Jamal Lewis held the previous single-game rushing record, as he rushed for 295 against Cleveland on Sept. 14, 2003.

The Vikings defense ranked last in the NFL, allowing 288 passing yards-per-game. Minnesota's defense limited Philip Rivers to only 19-of-42 passing attempts for 197 yards and an interception. The Vikings also kept Chargers tight end Antonio Gates in check, holding the Pro Bowl tight end to only one reception for 10 yards.