Adrian Peterson, Vikings Want Back on 'Right Track'

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Adrian Peterson has put himself through his normal recovery regimen this week despite some abnormalities.

The first was a lighter workload than normal Sunday against Seattle when he rushed eight times for 18 yards and caught four passes for six yards; the second is the quick turnaround to prepare for Thursday’s game at Arizona. The Vikings (8-4) face the Cardinals (10-2) at 7:25 p.m. (CT) on NFL Network.

Much reverb was made when Peterson said after the game that he wanted more carries.

“That’s the mindset of a player that wants to be great,” Peterson said Tuesday. “You want to be able, when your number is called, to make plays. Of course I would be frustrated with…