It took just eight games for Adrian Peterson to shatter one of the NFL's most cherished records. The Vikings rookie running back set the NFL's single-game rushing record of 296 yards on Nov. 4, leading Minnesota to a 35-17 victory over the Chargers. (Left, Peterson is congratulated by Chargers star LaDainian Tomlinson). Peterson topped Jamal Lewis' 295-yard performance against Cleveland in 2003 for the best game a running back has ever had in the NFL. "I was out playing ball," Peterson said. "I wasn't thinking about the record at all."