Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson has been one of the most hyped players in the offseason thanks to his multi-faceted abilities as a receiver, rusher, and kick returner.

Today (Sun., September 7, 2014) Patterson made his presence felt often in the Vikings’ dominant 34-6 win over the St. Louis Rams. Patterson was most effective in the rushing department, rushing for this stellar 67-yard touchdown late in the third quarter (Grant Ramey on Instagram):

Patterson finished with an impressive stat line of three carries for 102 yards TD and three receptions for 26 yards. He’s added a new wrinkle to the Vikings attack, and ESPN Stats & Info confirmed that he was the first NFL player to rush for 100 yards today, and as a wide receiver, no less:

Vikings WR Cordarrelle Patterson is the 1st player to reach 100 rushing yards today

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 7, 2014

It looks like those who heaped praise upon Patterson have had their speculation confirmed. Stay tuned to TSM Plug for more from this developing talent as the season rolls on.