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Vikings' loss a mess beyond Peterson

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Adrian Peterson’s numbers in Monday night’s debacle shouldn’t worry the Minnesota Vikings.

But the issues in front of him should.

Minnesota's offensive line looks like a liability with center John Sullivan sidelined until at least midseason following back surgery and right tackle Phil Loadholt out for the year with a torn Achilles suffered in an exhibition game.

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The San Francisco 49ers dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball while grinding out a 20-3 triumph Monday in which Peterson rushed just 10 times for 31 yards and caught three passes for 21 more.