Panthers Worried About Stopping Peterson, Not Vikings Quarterbacks

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers don't seem all that worried about who'll be playing quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday — their focus this week is on stopping Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson.

Peterson, who ran for 2,097 yards last season, is second in the NFL in rushing this year with 421 yards for the Vikings (1-3).

It should present a huge test for middle linebacker Luke Kuechly and the Panthers (1-3), who are seventh in the league against the run and have held three of their four opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing.

Carolina coach Ron Rivera joked that preparing for Peterson is "easy in one part because you know he's getting the ball — and hard on the other part because you know he's getting the ball."