AP

Adrian Peterson’s 2015 season started poorly with a 31-yard outing in a loss to the 49ers and got better in Week Two, although three fumbles mitigated the happiness that Peterson could feel about running for 134 yards in a win.

On Sunday, the progression continued with a performance that was difficult to critique. Peterson ran 20 times for 126 yards and his first two touchdowns since the 2013 season before sitting out the fourth quarter of a 31-14 Minnesota win. After the game, Peterson said he was feeling back to form physically and mentally after missing 15 games last season while on the Commissioner’s exempt list.

“My legs felt lighter, and just the preparation throughout the week helped with that. But I felt good,” Peterson said, via the Pioneer Press. “The body felt good. My mind was in a great place, and, yeah, I think I’m back.”

Peterson expressed some reservations about taking handoffs out of the shotgun after the opening game and 18 of his carries came with Teddy Bridgewater under center on Sunday. Coach Mike Zimmer didn’t delve into the playcalling, but didn’t really have to on a day when Peterson was great despite a mediocre performance from Bridgewater and the passing attack. The Vikings simply chose to ride their most effective option and it looked like the good old days for Peterson as a result.