NFL Predictions Week 4: Adrian Peterson and the 3 Others Who Will Explode

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson hasn't been disappointing this year, but we are still waiting for that otherworldly performance from the All-Pro. 

Yes, he had 120 yards against the Buccaneers—AP has set the bar higher than that. 

Can Peterson finally "break out" against the Chiefs in Kansas City this week?

I think he can, and there are a few other players who will also explode in Week 4.

Adrian Peterson 

A mad Adrian Peterson means bad news for the Chiefs. 

He voiced his frustration over the small amount of carries he received in the Vikings' collapse against the Lions last week, so expect his number to be called often. What's more, you can expect him to run with even more ferocity than he usually does. 

A scary thought. 

Kansas City is allowing 123 yards on the ground per game. Fred Jackson, who is a similar type of running back as Peterson is, ran for 112 yards on 20 carries in the season opener. 

Are we in for a record-shattering performance?

Tim Hightower 

Although the stats don't really show it, Hightower has run extremely hard in the Redskins zone blocking scheme and has been equally important in the passing game. 

All his hard work finally pays off this week against the Rams. 

St. Louis is allowing an NFL-worst 174.3 yards on the ground per game and Washington will reward their top free-agent acquisition with plenty of carries. 

Mike Shanahan loves Rex Grossman, but they realize what they have in Hightower and he'll run wild against the Rams. 

DeSean Jackson 

Mike Vick's injuries have hindered Jackson's production so far this season, but it's time he busts out. 

Jeremy Maclin might not go against a 49ers secondary that has surrendered 262 yards per game through the air, which will lead to Jackson once again being the primary deep threat. 

I see the Eagles going long to Jackson early to create momentum and rebuild the confidence he and Vick had in 2010. 

San Francisco doesn't have a real lock-down corner and their safeties are a bit shaky.