Groundbreaking Sports Moments of '07

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."