The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... HC Brad Childress said that Peterson was held out of the Vikings’ first two offensive series today because he was late to a team meeting on Saturday. “It’s just how we do business,” Childress said after his team’s 30-12 victory.
Diehards Line:Said Peterson: I fully understand it and accept it. That’s one thing I know about our coach, there’s no prima donnas. … It wasn’t really anything big but I respect his decision.” Peterson finished the game with 80 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries.