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Vikings' Peterson nets 2 awards

Source: Agencies | February 4, 2013, Monday | Print Edition

MINNESOTA Vikings running back Adrian Peterson carried off two top awards, including Most Valuable Player honors, at the National Football League awards show in New Orleans on Saturday.

Peterson, who overcame a career-threatening injury to lead the Vikings into the playoffs, was also named Offensive Player of the Year after coming within nine yards of setting a single-season NFL rushing record.

While pleased to have won recognition for his performance, Peterson told reporters he was disappointed to have fallen short of his ultimate goal.

"I was definitely hoping to get to the Super Bowl. That was my goal," said the 27-year-old Peterson, whose 2011 season ended when he tore ligaments in his knee. "Come back, lead my team and help my team get to the Super Bowl."

The Houston Texans' JJ Watt was the Defensive Player of the Year.

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning denied Peterson a clean sweep of awards available to him by winning Comeback Player of the Year honors.

Former Indianapolis Colts leader Manning missed the entire 2011 season after undergoing a series of neck surgeries and returned to the field with the Broncos, leading them to the playoffs.

Quarterback Robert Griffin III, whose strong arm and running prowess led the Washington Redskins to a 10-6 record and their first NFC East title since 1999, was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Linebacker Luke Kuechly, who led the NFL in tackles (164) for the Carolina Panthers, grabbed the award for defensive rookies. Coach of the Year was Bruce Arians, who stepped in to lead the Colts after Chuck Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia and steered them into the playoffs with an 11-5 record after the team had gone 2-14 in 2011.
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