Zimmer tells radio show that Peterson has torn meniscus

The Vikings got another touchdown early in the third quarter when Bradford connected with Diggs for a 25-yard touchdown. “But unfortunately that’s the game we play”, Robison said. The quarterback was left with a swollen and discolored non-throwing hand that required X-rays after the game.

That being said, don’t count Peterson out. “He delivered the ball well”.

Of course, teams that are ahead tend to run the ball more, so no 20-rush game is the same as another, just like no sub-20-rush game is like another. He completed 22 of 31 passes for 286 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers to lead the Vikings to a 17-14 victory over the Packers. We’ve been not quite finding our rhythm yet, but we’ve got some guys working in that haven’t worked together a whole lot. They signed free agents Alex Boone and Andre Smith, who both moved right into starting positions, and returned starters Matt Kalil, Joe Berger, and Brandon Fusco.

The Packers’ medical staff quickly taped and spatted Matthews’ left ankle along the sideline, the same ankle that bothered him at times last season.

Despite all of their offensive troubles, the Packers still had a chance to win the game. It’s just part of professional football. Basically, the O-line’s debut was a mixture of bad pass protection in front of Shaun Hill and terrible run blocking in front of Peterson. Don’t get me wrong, it’s loud, and they still amplify the sound of the drum that beats on and off all game.

“We’ve got to work at it, got to face the brutal facts of where you are”.

Zimmer wasn’t ready to rule out Peterson the game Sunday against Carolina (1-1), but recovery times for even minor meniscus tears usually take at least a couple of weeks. Third-year running back Jerick McKinnon will step into the backfield in Peterson’s absence.

“US Bank Stadium isn’t the first stadium to have the entrance through a bar or club level, but it just seemed odd to watch an injured player have to make turns and maneuver his way to the locker room in that setting”.

“If Jonathan’s [injury] is prolonged”, Rivera said, “then we certainly will get an opportunity to see Cameron Artis-Payne out there which I’m pretty excited about because he is a heck of a young football player“.

Zimmer shared the news at his Monday press conference with reporters at 2 p.m. “Well, we’re not going to overreact”.

A torn meniscus often calls for several weeks of rehab.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hugs Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday night.

PETERSON’S STATUS: Peterson left the stadium on crutches with a brace on his right leg. Zimmer said he was told the injury had already “calmed down” afterward, but the MRI exam on Monday will be the true test.

Through the first two weeks of the season Rodgers has looked like just another guy, not a two-time MVP.