Adrian Peterson and Chris Johnson, head-to-head

Published: Mar 05, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Adam Rank

NFL.com Writer

Chris Johnson told NFL Network last week he wanted to rush for more yards than Adrian Peterson in 2013. And naturally, Peterson didn't take kindly to those remarks.

Why would or should I care about what CJ has to say? Before you tweet what he's saying, ask yourself that question! MVPeterson
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) March 4, 2013

And we've got a new rivalry!

A match at WrestleMania XXIX likely isn't in the cards for these two titans of the gridiron. So the only way to settle their differences is to take them to the grid!

And without further ado ...

You knew Peterson was going to win this one. Don't be surprised.

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