EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Vikings rookie running back Adrian Peterson was ruled out of Sunday's game against the New York Giants, leaving Chester Taylor to start in his place.
| Rush | Yds | TD | Rec | Yds | TD |
| 169 | 1081 | 8 | 15 | 220 | 1 |
Peterson tore the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee two weeks ago against Green Bay, but coach Brad Childress said he thought the NFL's leading rusher was progressing ahead of schedule this week in practice.
Taylor has proven to be more than capable in Peterson's stead, rushing for 164 yards and three touchdowns in last week's victory over the Raiders, and will again get the bulk of the carries Sunday.
Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield (hamstring) also was listed as inactive Sunday.
One week after setting the single-game NFL record with 296 yards rushing against San Diego, Peterson was injured when Packers cornerback Al Harris went low to bring him down in the third quarter of a 34-0 loss to Green Bay.
Team doctors were adamant the injury was relatively minor in nature and Peterson would return at some point this season.
Whenever he does return to the field, Peterson will wear a brace to protect his knee, something he is still getting used to.
"It feels like it's been stiffening me up," Peterson said. "It's really just getting used to the brace and everything."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Source: ESPN.com
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