Redskins' Adrian Peterson: Held out of practice Wednesday

Peterson (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, NFL.com reports.

This is more or less a veteran day off for Peterson, with the expectation that he'll make an appearance in practice before week's end. In Monday's loss to the Eagles, 90 of his 98 rushing yards came on one touchdown scamper, but Peterson's upcoming matchup with the Giants should provide a better opportunity for him to consistently find open running room. Over its last five contests, the Giants defense has given up 129.6 rushing yards per game and four scores on the ground to opposing running backs.