MINNEAPOLIS— Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will make his return to the gridiron against the Packers on Sunday, according to his head coach.
On Friday, Kevin O’Connell said he doesn’t believe Addison will have any limitations Sunday. The second-year receiver is out due to an ankle injury he suffered week 1 against the New York Giants.
According to the team’s injury report, Addison was a full participant in practice on Friday.
Rookie linebacker Dallas Turner, who left the game with a knee injury Minnesota’s Week 3 win over the Houston Texanswill also return to the field on Sunday.
Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. is the only player who will be out on Sunday, according to O’Connell. Pace Jr. injured his ankle in practice last week and did not play in Week 3. Veteran linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill, who played in Pace Jr.’s absence. has a bigger role, had an interception and three combined tackles against the Texans.
For the Packers, starting quarterback Jordan Love is questionable for Sunday, according to their team’s injury report. Love has been out the past two games due to a knee injury. Backup QB Malik Willis, who helped Green Bay win in those two games, will be back under center if Love can’t play.
The Vikings (3-0) and Packers (2-1) last met on New Year’s Eve, with Green Bay dominating Minnesota 33-10.
Kick-off is Sunday at 12 noon on the Lambeau field. You can watch the match on WCCO, with pre-match coverage from 10:30 am
