Adrian Peterson predicts touchdown on his first carry of season

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson predicted Thursday that he'll score a touchdown on his first carry of the season on Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson predicted Thursday that he'll score a touchdown on his first carry of the season on Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. 

"I might as well speak it,’’ he said, according to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "Touchdown. First run.’’

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Rare Photos of Adrian Peterson

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Less than a year after major surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his knee, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson had the second-most rushing yards in a single season in 2012. Here are some rare photos of the Vikings star.

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Adrian Peterson and Bob Stoops

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Calvin Johnson, Brady Quinn, Adrian Peterson, JaMarcus Russell and Gaines Adams

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Adrian Peterson and Reggie Bush

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Roger Goodell and Adrian Peterson

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Adrian Peterson and Fans

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Kristen Bell, Adrian Peterson, Zac Effron and Sophia Bush

Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson

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Brian Urlacher, 50 Cent, Carrie Underwood and Adrian Peterson

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Adrian Peterson and Guest

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Adrian Peterson and Calvin Johnson

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Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin

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Peterson opened the 2013 season with a touchdown run on his first carry against the Lions. While he did not publicly predict last year's opening touchdown, the running back said he told some teammates earlier in the week that he would score on the play. 

In 2013, Peterson opened the regular season without having taken a single preseason carry. The same will be true for this season after he sat out all four of the Vikings' exhibition contests.

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Minnesota travels to St. Louis for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff on Sunday.

- Molly Geary