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Dallas Cowboys Toughest Offensive Matchups in 2016

By Lauren Draper-Wood

Dec 13, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs past Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) for a first down in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs past Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) for a first down in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 15, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs with the ball during mini camp. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs with the ball during mini camp. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

RB – Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings, Week 13

It seems like just yesterday that every news outlet was filled with speculation on Adrian Peterson joining the Cowboys. The addition of Ezekiel Elliott stops that dead in its tracks. Now the Cowboys need to find a way to limit the running back in Week 13 of the coming season.

It’s not easy to prepare for a seven-time Pro Bowler like Peterson. Only twice in nine seasons has he failed to notch at least 1000 yards- one of those years he played just one game. He ranks 4th in NFL history for rushing yards per game, with an average of 97.3.

Now 31 years old, people continue to predict a decline in what Peterson can do. Yet as he’s shown throughout his career, he’s a one of a kind. I won’t believe it till I see it. Until then, be grateful the Cowboys aren’t facing up until Week 13. By then the defense ought to be suspension free and (touchwood) in fine health.

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