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Peterson has huge debut with the Cardinals

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Running back Adrian Peterson #23 of the Arizona Cardinals steps up to the line of scrimmage during the first half of the NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Buccaneers 38-33. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

  • Newly acquired Arizona Cardinals RB Adrian Peterson had a debut to remember Sunday, rolling back the years and looking like the dominant back he can be with 134 yards on 26 attempts.
  • Peterson gained 57 yards after contact, broke four tackles and had two runs of 15 or more yards, more than doubling his production for his entire time in New Orleans and putting up his best game since Week 10 of the 2015 season.
  • Peterson remained a non-factor in a passing game, with 15 snaps on passing plays out of the 48 he played this week, but zero targets.
  • The Cardinals’ run-blocking was significantly better this week with Peterson in the backfield, and it remains to be seen if that can be sustained going forward.

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