Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Has Torn Meniscus

The Minnesota Vikings (2-0) defeated the Green Bay Packers (1-1) in the opening game at U.S Bank Stadium Sunday night, 17-14. The Vikings were unable to secure the win without suffering significant injuries, however. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson injured his right knee in the third quarter while being tackled.

Peterson was unable to put weight on his right leg and hobbled off the field with the help of two Vikings officials holding him up.

On Monday, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer told KFAN's Dan Barreiro that Peterson has a torn meniscus in his right knee.

The timetable for Peterson's return is unknown, but Zimmer is not ruling him out for Sunday's game at the Carolina Panthers.

In his Vikings debut, new quarterback Sam Bradford threw 22-31 for 286 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs stood out with nine catches for 182 yards and a touchdown.

The Vikings travel to Charlotte Sunday to take on the Carolina Panthers (1-1) at noon on FOX.

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