Adrian Peterson Having Knee Surgery, Will Be Out Awhile

Adrian Peterson will undergo knee surgery, and could be out for multiple months. ESPN’s Josina Anderson reports:

#Vikings RB Adrian Peterson told me he's planning to have surgery on Thurs to repair his meniscus. He's "doing it with faith and optimism."
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 21, 2016

Peterson has what is known as "bucket handle tear." I'm told that's a minm of 3-4 months out & up 6months usually. Again Peterson has faith.
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 21, 2016

Anderson notes that Peterson will be out, at the very least, “multiple games.” Even though the running back has been averaging just 1.6 yards per carry this season, it goes without saying that this is a rough blow to the 2-0 Vikings.