The subsequent torn ACL and MCL not only put an abrupt end to Peterson’s 2011 but suddenly jeopardized his availability to start 2012 and caused grave concern over whether he would be able to effectively resume his Hall of Fame career. As he reported to training camp, Peterson was a living, breathing question mark as far as Fantasy owners were concerned. Putting all worries to rest, and all critics to sleep, Peterson emerged from surgery better than before, and dominated the league in 2012. Leading the NFL in total rushing yards (2,097), rushing yards per game (131.1), and finishing near the top in touchdowns (12), the 27-year-old terrorized opposing defenses and resumed his post as the premier Fantasy running back.