Fans LOL at the Saints during Adrian Peterson’s big Cardinals debut

Oct 15, 2017, 2:39 PM | Updated: Oct 16, 2017, 11:23 am

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) tries to run past Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Chris Conte, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

(AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

BY HABOOB BLOG

Arizona Sports

Adrian Peterson didn’t get many touches with the New Orleans Saints.

He also didn’t produce much when he did.

But the downturn of a very successful NFL career? Don’t call it that just yet.

Be it circumstance or otherwise, the future Hall of Fame running back proved he’s still got gas left in the tank from the first touch on in his debut for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in a 38-33 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Less than a week after being dealt from New Orleans to Arizona, Peterson led Arizona to a touchdown on the first drive of the Week 6 showdown with the Buccaneers and continued setting up the most dynamic offensive performance yet for the Cardinals this season.

Thanks for the trade, Saints.

From fantasy folks to Cardinals fans — but probably not Saints fans — Peterson gave many people reasons to be happy through just the first half Sunday.

That meant lots of “The Office” memes. And more!

The saints watching @AdrianPeterson go off on his first drive as a cardinal pic.twitter.com/ypAVrJgyGg

— Shmeli (@classicshmeli) October 15, 2017

Adrian Peterson 😱 pic.twitter.com/tNWhIDZc8K

— Dylan (@DylansFreshTake) October 15, 2017

Saints After Adrian Peterson Just Scored pic.twitter.com/HW8emCHIVF

— Shigo Gwuapo (@ShigDollaz) October 15, 2017

Maybe Adrian Peterson was right—he just needs some carries. 4 carries for 54 yds and a 27 yd TD on his first drive as a Cardinal.

— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) October 15, 2017

#TBvsAZ #BirdGang

Every Saints fan right now, watching Adrian Peterson run for the Cardinals pic.twitter.com/p7mGYaQMAR

— Shawn Rivard (@ShawnRivard777) October 15, 2017

Me waiting for the Adrian Peterson truthers. pic.twitter.com/AqYfukNjAL

— JHC (@JebusHChrist) October 15, 2017

Amazing what a healthy and cohesive Offensive Line allows you to do!!!! @AdrianPeterson def didn't hurt!! #BirdGang #turningpoint

— Jake Arians (@JakeBArians) October 15, 2017

Adrian Peterson right now pic.twitter.com/YgNzAxYEfc

— Trevor Steele (@steeleydan72) October 15, 2017

Me ordering my @AdrianPeterson #birdgang jersey rn pic.twitter.com/3iDXUa3bGk

— drunkenbirdgang2k17 (@drunkenbirdgang) October 15, 2017

Update:
Saints Adrian Peterson: 27 carries 81 yards, 0 TD

Cardinals Adrian Peterson: 9 carries, 87 yards, 1 TD

— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) October 15, 2017

Adrian Peterson right now… pic.twitter.com/fUznHW0JhM

— Cody Fincher (@CodyFincher_) October 15, 2017

Everyone who knew Adrian Peterson never lost a step and me who started him on my FF team🙋‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/wqMH2LWE44

— GK_ALLDAY (@kene_gim) October 15, 2017

Carson Palmer, Adrian Peterson and Larry Fitzgerald are a combined 103 years old. And they're beating up on the Buccaneers.

— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) October 15, 2017

I think I landed a Gem in pickin up Adrian Peterson pic.twitter.com/MOzBtfcNy0

— Blake (@Mavs_b) October 15, 2017

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) dives for yardage against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) intercepts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) as Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter, left, talks with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch in front of Arizona Cardinals strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) and defensive back Tramon Williams (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Chris Baker, center, attempts to make a tackle while Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) moves in during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) jumps into the end zone for a touchdown as he beats Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Buccaneers 38-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton runs onto the field after losing a bet with teammates earlier in the week prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, right, talks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter, left, prior to an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) gets tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Robert McClain (36) and cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) as Cardinals wide receiver Brittan Golden (10) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) eludes Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson, left, celebrates his touchdown run as wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Justin Evans, center, look on during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson, second from left, kneels after scoring a touchdown as Cardinals' wide receivers John Brown (12), Jaron Brown (13), and Larry Fitzgerald (11) arrive to celebrate as Peterson beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Justin Evans (21) and defensive back Robert McClain (36) to the end zone during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) runs the with ball as he moves past Arizona Cardinals strong safety Tyvon Branch (27) prior to an NFL football game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) tries to run past Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Chris Conte, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) runs for a touchdown as he gets past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11), wide receiver John Brown (12), and other teammates during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) runs with the ball as he tries to get past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes (24) and middle linebacker Kendell Beckwith (51) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Troy Niklas (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Cardinals running back Kerwynn Williams (33) and Cardinals offensive guard Earl Watford (71) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Troy Niklas (87) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) runs for a touchdown as he gets past Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Justin Evans (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with running back Adrian Peterson (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws a pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston (92) applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Troy Niklas (87) celebrates his touchdown catch with Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) walk away during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Troy Niklas (87) makes a touchdown catch as he beats Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders, including strong safety Justin Evans (21), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) gets upended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes (24) and strong safety Justin Evans (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) runs with the ball as he gets past Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) hurdles Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) gets taken down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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