According to numerous reports, a young son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was severely beaten by a man the child’s mother had been seeing. The child is currently hospitalized and the suspect has been arrested.
https://twitter.com/Shaughn_A/status/388692278459387904
That has been an outpouring of support for Peterson and his family, along with what to do with the man who allegedly beat Peterson’s son:
You and your family are in our prayers @AdrianPeterson
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 11, 2013
Absolutely heartbroken to hear about the new of @AdrianPeterson son. Sending prayers and thoughts out to AP during this unthinkable time
— DOUG FLUTIE (@DougFlutie) October 11, 2013
Horrified to read about Adrian Peterson's son. How can someone hurt a child? So, so awful.
— Kalley (@kalleydiane) October 11, 2013
First order of biz for Sioux Fall police should be getting Adrian Peterson 10 minutes alone with asshole who critically injured his son
— CoachFletch〽️ (@fletch_09) October 11, 2013
Just read about Adrian Peterson's 2 y/o son being beaten by his mom's bf. Hope he's ok. There's a special place in hell for child abusers.??
— DocMissy✨ (@DrMissyMD) October 11, 2013
I hope @AdrianPeterson bashes that dudes face in for beating up on a defenseless 2 year old. Disgusting act. The man should also be in jail.
— Vasilios M (@VasiliosDM) October 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/Setahj/status/388694332691066881
I hope the entire Vikings defensive core gets their hands on that piece of shit, thoughts and prayers to Adrian Peterson and his young son
— Chris R ✊?✊?✊?✊? (@randomhero79) October 11, 2013
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Thoughts and prayers go out to @AdrianPeterson and his family. What kind of sad excuse for a human could beat a child…
— Amanda Rabon (@AmandaMRabon) October 11, 2013
However, on the minds of many was the effect the horrible beating of a child would have on … fantasy football teams.
If you want to lose faith in humanity, do a Twitter search for "Adrian Peterson Fantasy Football"
— Jared (@jaredisbored) October 11, 2013
There were many whose minds were first and foremost on fantasy football:
https://twitter.com/LOCO_CAL/status/388707683635048448
https://twitter.com/JoeyDips/status/388709196813725697
Every fantasy owner of Adrian Peterson will rally, tell A.P. to play, and they will worry about his "business" #hitmen #beatthatguy
— Lou Chiccehitto (@Coach_Lou12) October 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/stallion_mode/status/388707704526876672
Good luck to those fantasy owners playing against Adrian Peterson this week.
— Mac (@MACAULAYYYY) October 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/The_Xavier93/status/388707085342351361
Well that’s, um, very kind.
More fantasy league concern:
https://twitter.com/NathanielBasler/status/388706052885450752
This is exactly why I didn't draft Adrian Peterson in fantasy this year… I knew some fucked up shit was gonna go down.
— greg (@woeismeade) October 11, 2013
Someone attacked Adrian Peterson's 2 year old son. That guy must take fantasy football WAY too seriously. What a monster.
— Teddy Foster (@TeddyFoster50) October 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/HessDustin/status/388704313167867904
Fantasy Owners: I wouldn't expect Adrian Peterson to play Sunday vs Panthers due to the critical condition of his 2 year old son.
— Ryan Ayscue (@RyanAyscue) October 11, 2013
I hear Adrian Peterson's son is in critical condition and my first thought is about my fantasy team. #BadPerson… But he's still in right?
— The Golden God (@ConB1299) October 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/ErikAmundson/status/388699218614816769
Best wishes to Adrian Peterson and his family. Hope everything is ok. Plz don't let it affect you tho and plz run for Hella Fantasy Points.
— Admiral Blackbar (@hi_blackbar) October 11, 2013
Serious? RT @walterfootball: Horrible story from @tmz with Adrian Peterson's son. Hope he'll be OK. Fantasy advice for owners of #Vikings RB
— Dan Thompson (@DK_Thompson) October 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/JackVandercar/status/388696244450627584
The only winner in this Adrian Peterson thing is his fantasy owners. Dude's gonna run like a fucking bull Sunday.
— Colton Wills (@ColtWills) October 11, 2013
Not to seem insensitive bout the Adrian Peterson thing, but yal think that effects fantasy owners?
— Muthafucka Jones (@Mody_Mac) October 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/BLB_Chiefs/status/388691410276200449
Adrian Peterson is goin off this weekend. Start him in fantasy.
— Pedialyte Papí (@StayTooned_) October 11, 2013
Damn… Adrian Peterson is prolly so pissed right now. He's prolly gonna drop like 100 fantasy points this weekend.
— Drake’s Burner Account (@KingAyres_23) October 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/_Jenna_Kate37/status/388683178845937664
Is there a fantasy league that starts the season with a sensitivity training camp?
The people wondering if Adrian Peterson will play this weekend because of fantasy football are absolutely sick.
— Michael (@cunninghamMJ_) October 11, 2013
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets
Update:
Heartbreaking news: Adrian Peterson’s son has died following brutal beating