December 29, 2012

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson rushes for a 17-yard gain during the second half of their NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Minneapolis, October 7, 2012. (Reuters/ERIC MILLER)

A look at the big three matchups and Sunday Brunch for the final week of the regular NFL season:

Adrian Peterson vs Eric Dickerson

You know the deal. Peterson needs 208 yards rushing against the Packers to break Dickerson’s 28-year-old NFL record for most rushing yards in a single season (2,105). 208?! That’s a mountainous order, even for AP. The Packers are 14th in the league in rush defence, allowing 112 yards per game. Then again …