Star running back Adrian Peterson was indicted by a grand jury in Montgomery County, Texas, being charged with reckless or negligent injury to a child. The Vikings deactivated Peterson for the game against the New England Patriots. The Vikings announced that Peterson would play against the New Orleans Saints, but subsequently reversed the decision amid fan backlash and sponsor withdraws. The Vikings then placed Peterson on the Commissioner's exempt list, requiring him to remain away from team activities while he settles his legal situation. Peterson would later agree to a plea deal in court and attempt to be reinstated. But then the NFL suspended him without pay for the rest of the season. Peterson's appeal of the suspension would later be denied. He would be considered for reinstatement on or later than April 15, 2015. Peterson would rejoin the team for the 2015 season, starting against the San Francisco 49ers. The Vikings would go 11–5 during the regular season and win the NFC North. The Vikings would face off against the Seattle Seahawks in the Wild Card playoff. With the Vikings trailing the Seahawks 10–9, the Vikings had a chance to win with a 27-yard field goal. However, Blair Walsh would miss wide left and would end the Vikings’ season.