Adrian Peterson scores 3 touchdowns, runs for 93 yards against Lions

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson jumped right back where he left off at the end of the 2012 season, rushing for 93 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's regular-season debut.

Peterson added a third touchdown in his passing game. Peterson started his season off on the right note, with a 78-yard touchdown on his first carry.

"I told two guys earlier this week (I was going to score), and when they came to the sideline, they were like, 'I can't believe it happened,'" Peterson said. "It was cool. I wish we could have gotten a couple more of those."

In the second half, Peterson did not get many carries, but he contributed in the passing game, getting four catches for 18 yards and a touchdown. His third quarter touchdown catch was the Vikings' final score, as they went on to lose 34-24.

Peterson said he wants to get 2,500 rushing yards this season, but whether or not he reaches that benchmark, he will likely continue to serve as a Vikings star the rest of the season.