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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Minnesota Vikings are in another adjustment mode without their star running back heading into the third game of the season.At least theyre undefeated as they venture on the road Sunday afternoon to take on the Carolina Panthers.The Panthers (1-1) also are turning to a new starting running back, so the teams are even that regard.With Adrian Peterson requiring surgery for a torn meniscus suffered Sunday night, the Vikings will be without the leading rusher in franchise history.Obviously, its hard to replace a player like Adrian, quarterback Sam Bradford said. Its just kind of next man up. I havent been here long, but I think we have great running backs and the guys behind him are eager for the opportunity.Third-year running back Jerick McKinnon will have the next chance to make an impact at running back for the Vikings.The Panthers will have their own committee in the backfield, with coach Ron Rivera indicating Cameron Artis-Payne will be active as the lead back and Fozzy Whittaker also in the mix along with short-yardage back Mike Tolbert with Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) likely out a few weeks. Whittaker responded when Stewart was injured against the San Francisco 49ers by gaining a career-best 100 yards on the ground.Hes a stout inside runner, Rivera said of Artis-Payne, who was inactive against San Francisco. Hes more plant that leg and drive straight ahead, where Fozzy is a little bit more niftier, a little bit better lateral movement.Carolina quarterback Cam Newton threw for four touchdowns in the latest game, another example of the flexibility the Panthers have on offense.Seven teammates caught passes from Newton when a 46-27 win over the 49ers marked the most points ever in a Carolina home opener.Everybody is on board, Newton said. Were firing from all cylinders and its fun to be a part of and I know its fun to watch.Minnesota had been going through change since quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was injured during the preseason. Bradford, who was traded to the Vikings from the Philadelphia Eagles before the opener, continues to settle in.Minnesotas 2-0 start has made the transition easier to digest, at least for now.Just being here for two weeks, Im more comfortable here, Bradford said. Just having the time with those practices the last couple of weeks, Im just more comfortable.Bradford said he anticipates that Carolinas defense could have a different plan without having to deal with Peterson.We cant like that affect us, Bradford said. If you spend too much time dwelling on that, its going to affect your play. ... Well have to see how defenses play us from here on out. I can imagine well see some different looks now than when we had him in the game.The Vikings put offensive tackle Matt Kalil on injured reserve this week as well, so coupled with Petersons injury that was a double-whammy for the team.I feel like we have to come back to work and go play Carolina, Zimmer said, summing up his thoughts on the topic. ... At this point and time, I think its tough to find left tackles.Minnesotas injury report means Carolina center Matt Kalil wont be in the same game as his younger brother.Zimmer said hes turning his attention to the Panthers, whose offense can create trouble in various ways in part because of Newtons mobility.It makes it difficult, Zimmer said. You have to be very disciplined in what youre doing. ... They scored 46 last week, so they can do a lot of things.Panthers tight end Greg Olsen said the team is capable of moving on after injuries or mistakes.We dont really worry about a lot of that, we just keep playing, he said.In a 2014 victory over Carolina, the Vikings kept Newton under control. He completed 18 of 35 passes for 194 yards, holding a 65.7 quarterback rating. Bridgewater checked in that day at 120.7.The Panthers have won 14 consecutive home games at Bank of America Stadium, but their uneven performance -- in part because of four turnovers -- against San Francisco left questions for the reigning NFC champions.Too many things out there have to get straightened out and get taken care of, Rivera said.Zimmer said this is a chance for his team to again show it can adjust.Everyone is concerned about that we dont have this, we dont have that, Zimmer said. Its a team game. Thats why we have 53 guys here, so were trying to win as a team. George Rogers Jersey . JOHNS, N. Dalton Hilliard Jersey . LUCIE, Fla. http://www.customsaintsjersey.com/custom-krishawn-hogan-jersey-large-1972e.html . McPhee said that Ovechkins father Mikhail is in stable condition after having the surgery this week and is no longer in intensive care. "Weve told him to stay as long as necessary with your dad," he said. 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The Minnesota Lynx will try to regain sole possession of first place in the Western Conference when they play host to the Washington Mystics on Friday night at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.Minnesota (22-5) and the Los Angeles Sparks are tied atop the Western Conference standings after the Sparks beat the San Antonio Stars on Thursday.Washington (10-16) is fifth in the Eastern Conference, two games behind the fourth-place Indiana Fever and 8 1/2 games back of the first-place New York Liberty.Minnesota is coming off a 92-80 victory over the Seattle Storm after suffering an 84-80 loss to the Connecticut Sun in its first game after the Olympic break. Lindsay Whalen scored a season-high 24 points in the win over Seattle. The Lynx trailed 47-41 at the half.The Lynx has won seven of its last eight games and nine of 11 to keep pace with Los Angeles, which will play host to the Lynx on Sept. 6 in a game that could be a big factor in determining the Western Conference champion.Minnesota will play fourr of its last five games on the road after concluding its current three-game homestand against Connecticut on Sunday.dddddddddddd.Washington posted a 92-69 victory over Indiana in its first game after the Olympic break but then suffered an 85-74 loss to the San Antonio Stars. Tayler Hill scored 25 points in the loss, but the Mystics shot just 33.8 percent from the field and 64.9 percent from the free-throw line.Minnesota and Washington have already met twice this season. Minnesota beat Washington 83-76 on June 11, but the Mystics handed the Lynx a stunning 87-63 loss on June 26.Seimone Augustus scored 21 points for Minnesota in the first meeting. In the second game, Emma Meesseman scored 20 points for Washington, which shot 47.1 percent while holding the Lynx to 37.7-percent shooting. Minnesota star Maya Moore was held to five points on 2-of-9 shooting in that contest. ' ' '