Peterson honored

Running back Adrian Peterson, who has rushed for an NFC-leading 383 yards in his first four NFL games, was honored as the league's offensive rookie of the month for September.

With three 100-yard rushing games, Peterson already has tied the team rookie record set by Chuck Foreman in 1973, when he was named NFL offensive rookie of the year.

Peterson is only the fourth Vikings player, and first offensive player since wide receiver Randy Moss in 1998, to be selected for rookie of the month honors.